Laptop Reviews
Laptops are evolving at a dramatic pace, and this is the place to track their progress, or lack thereof. The best laptop is out there, and our laptop reviews dig deep into what’s new from the world’s biggest manufacturers to help you find it. From each new iteration of the Apple MacBook and Microsoft Surface to what’s coming up from likes of Dell, HP, Lenovo, and more, The Verge has you covered.

A costly creator-focused machine

A cute look can’t hide the slow processor

Good execution, but its specs aren’t enough for serious gamers


Dell is pushing the limits of the XPS 15’s slim chassis

Cutting through games like a hot Blade

The cheaper model might be great, but this one isn’t

This size reduction comes with a mix of good and slightly disappointing results

This Chromebook didn’t blow me away, but I think the next one could be great

A big gaming laptop with a price tag that’s only kind of extravagant



A triumph for Intel, but a shrug from us

The Creator Z16 is slim, powerful, and starved for battery

You can get a better OLED notebook for less money

Asus puts a workstation’s power in a small, pretty package

It has a great screen but some weird quirks

A pricey but delightful surprise

It delivers the 4K future I’ve been waiting for, but it came at a weird time

Despite Acer’s branding, this isn’t the most environmentally friendly laptop you can buy

A polished PC with inconsistent performance

A technical achievement that struggles to hide its seams

Microsoft rethinks what a creator-focused laptop should be and is mostly successful



This is the best Surface Pro we’ve seen in years

The Zephyrus G14 is still great, but it’s no longer on top

Lenovo has nailed the ThinkPad formula

This laptop is flying business class.

A dream for workers and IT departments alike

Well-designed, but far too expensive for most people

A laptop that knows its business



An improved ThinkPad X1 Yoga with an updated screen


The Flex 5 is built for its price range


The value of this laptop hinges on future support

Plenty of power, with plenty of tradeoffs



