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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.

Gigabyte Aero 16 review: a workstation that can game (kind of)

A costly creator-focused machine

Monica Chin
Microsoft Surface Laptop SE review: just get a Chromebook

A cute look can’t hide the slow processor

Monica Chin
Asus’ ROG Flow Z13 is a Surface Pro that’s got game
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Good execution, but its specs aren’t enough for serious gamers

Cameron Faulkner
Aya Neo Next review: a Steam Deck alternative with Windows

The price of compatibility

Sam Byford
Dell XPS 15 review: too hot to handle

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

Monica Chin
Razer Blade 17 (2022) review: faster and cooler than ever

Cutting through games like a hot Blade

Cameron Faulkner
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review: the price is no longer right

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

Monica Chin
Alienware X14 review: fast and thin, but far from perfect

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

Cameron Faulkner
HP Chromebook x360 14c review: a stepping stone to something great

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

Monica Chin
MSI GS76 Stealth review: big-screen gaming for a better price

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

Monica Chin
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Monica Chin
MSI GE76 Raider review: Alder Lake is good, with caveats
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A triumph for Intel, but a shrug from us

Monica Chin
MSI Creator Z16 review: thin isn’t everything

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

Monica Chin
Asus Zenbook 14X OLED review: a cool but impractical laptop

You can get a better OLED notebook for less money

Monica Chin
Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED review: snappy performance and a smooth screen

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

Monica Chin
Huawei MateBook 16 review: a nose(cam) short of great

It has a great screen but some weird quirks

Monica Chin
Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 review: the 15-inch Chromebook to beat

A pricey but delightful surprise

Monica Chin
Alienware X17 review: pretty pixels for a pretty penny

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

Cameron Faulkner
Acer Aspire Vero review: for a better footprint, find a better laptop

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

Monica Chin
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 review: overpriced and underpowered

A polished PC with inconsistent performance

Monica Chin
Razer Blade 15 Advanced review: the new hotness

A technical achievement that struggles to hide its seams

Cameron Faulkner
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio review: back to the drawing board

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

Dan Seifert
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 review: the best of both worlds
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This is the best Surface Pro we’ve seen in years

Monica Chin
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2021) review: cut by the Blade

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

Monica Chin
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 review: ninth time’s the charm

Lenovo has nailed the ThinkPad formula

Monica Chin
HP Elite Dragonfly Max review: pretty fly for a steep buy

This laptop is flying business class.

Monica Chin
Dell Latitude 9420 review: pricey performance

A dream for workers and IT departments alike

Monica Chin
HP ZBook Studio G8 review: works hard, plays harder

Well-designed, but far too expensive for most people

Cameron Faulkner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga review: a promising start

A laptop that knows its business

Monica Chin
ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 review: flexible flagship

An improved ThinkPad X1 Yoga with an updated screen

Monica Chin
HP Elite Folio review: style over substance

Good looks, but average performance

Monica Chin
Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook review: midrange done right

The Flex 5 is built for its price range

Monica Chin
Lenovo ThinkBook 13S review: business on a budget

A solid, affordable business notebook

Monica Chin
Framework Laptop review: pick your ports

The value of this laptop hinges on future support

Monica Chin
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XD review: powerful, pricey, and flawed

Plenty of power, with plenty of tradeoffs

Monica Chin