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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.

The first Max Q gaming laptop from Alienware is too thick and too late

Alienware’s m15 is behind the competition

Stefan Etienne
Walmart’s new gaming PCs struggle with the basics

Should you buy a Walmart gaming PC?

Stefan Etienne
Razer Blade 15 dual storage review: too much compromise

If it’s thicker, less powerful, and cheaper, is it still the same machine?

Stefan Etienne
Apple MacBook Air (2018) review: the present of computing
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Completely whelming

Dieter Bohn
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme review: the right mix of work and fun

Can you have fun using a business laptop?

Stefan Etienne
Lenovo Yoga Book C930 review: two screens and lots of compromises

Easy to love, hard to live with

Dieter Bohn
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 review: if it ain’t broke

Microsoft opts for internal upgrades over external changes for its second laptop

Dan Seifert
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 review: a familiar bet

Surface Pro is still the 2-in-1 to beat

Tom Warren
HP Chromebook x2 review: semi-pro

The first detachable Chrome OS device

Dieter Bohn
Cheap gaming laptops now have high-end performance

Acer’s Helios 300 competes with the best for $1,000 less

Stefan Etienne
Are 17-inch laptops worth the compromise?

There are some advantages to a 17-inch laptop

Stefan Etienne
Microsoft Surface Go review: a little goes a long way
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It’s a good, tiny Surface — don’t overthink it

Dieter Bohn
Apple MacBook Pro review: the heat is on
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They have a lot to live up to

Dieter Bohn
Asus Strix Scar II laptop review: lights, camo, action

Camouflage

Stefan Etienne
The best gaming laptops you can buy right now

Gaming laptops are much better now

Stefan Etienne
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 review: jack of all trades

The way it should be done

Stefan Etienne
Razer Blade 15 review: hot under pressure
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Speed, lights, and (nearly) everything nice

Stefan Etienne
This MSI laptop is great for gaming and work

It ticks all the boxes… almost

Stefan Etienne
HP Spectre x360 15: performance, portability, and compromise

HP’s latest premium 2-in-1 has lots of power, but is far from perfect

Stefan Etienne
Acer Nitro 5: gaming on a budget

A reliable budget gaming laptop, but it’s no esports champ

Stefan Etienne
New gaming laptops haven’t solved the battery life problem

Asus, Digital Storm, and Gigabyte hexacore laptops get tested

Stefan Etienne
Huawei’s new MateBook X Pro is the best laptop right now
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You won’t find another laptop with more bang for your buck

Dan Seifert
Dell XPS 13 (2018) review: compact compromises
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Dell finally redesigns its flagship laptop and makes some unfortunate changes along the way

Dan Seifert
Microsoft Surface Pro LTE review: the true mobile computer is here

The cellular-connected laptop for consumers has arrived

Dan Seifert
Asus ZenBook Flip 14 review: portable power

The ZenBook Flip 14 is a 2-in-1 with a twist

Stefan Etienne
Samsung Notebook 9 Pen review: too light for its own good

Samsung’s new premium 2-in-1 feels more like a cheap Chromebook

Dan Seifert
Origin EVO15-S review: thin and light gaming powerhouse

Better gaming on the go

Stefan Etienne
Microsoft Surface Book 2 review: beauty and brawn, but with limits

A powerful portable desktop PC

Tom Warren
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Stefan Etienne
Google Pixelbook review: emperor of Chrome
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Can a supercomputer for web apps challenge the iPad Pro?

Dieter Bohn
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro review: plastic and pens

The S Pen doesn’t make this laptop great, but it doesn’t get in the way, either

Stefan Etienne