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HP Pavilion x360 14m-dh0003dx review: A sturdy 2-in-1 with dependable quad-core performance
This sleek convertible laptop has what it takes in terms of day-to-day performance, although we wish it had a bigger battery.Reviews
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs. HP Spectre x360 13t: Which premium laptop is best?
We compare Dell’s XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 and HP’s 5th-gen Spectre x360 13t, two premium laptops from two rival companies, judging them closely on specs, features, performance and more.Reviews
HP Spectre x360 13t Review: A thin-and-light that hasn’t taken away all the good stuff
HP's Spectre x360 13t gives you thin and light without removing all the good stuff: an Intel Ice Lake CPU, long battery life, a full-travel keyboard, USB Type-A and an upgradable SSD.Reviews
Microsoft Surface Pro X review: This isn’t the long-lasting tablet we were hoping for
Microsoft's Surface Pro X reimagines the Surface Pro tablet line, but its battery life misses the boat, and bugs and other issues narrow its usefulness.Reviews
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch (Core i7) review: This is the one you should buy
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 3 with Intel's 10th-gen Core i7 processor, Ice Lake, combines exemplary performance with all-day battery life.Reviews
LG Gram 17 review: A big-screen laptop that’s incredibly lightweight
The LG Gram 17 has a huge screen but is shockingly light.Updated
Dynabook Tecra X50-F review: This lightweight 15-inch business notebook falls a bit short
Sharp's Dynabook unit has launched the Tecra X50-F 15-inch business laptop. It's roomy and light, but it falls short in some little ways and one big way—battery life.Reviews
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 6 14 (2019) review: A solid, bargain-priced 2-in-1 saddled with iffy battery life
Lenovo's IdeaPad 6 14 packs a quad-core CPU and a full-HD touchscreen into a 2-in-1 form factor. Its battery and display could be better, but for just $500, you’re still getting a lot.Reviews
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL review: Peppy quad-core performance, but a cheap display
This bargain-priced laptop puts up impressive performance numbers, but make sure to get one with an IPS display rather than the iffy TN variety.Reviews
HP Omen 17 (2019) review: Solid performance that’s shockingly affordable
HP's Omen 17 has a reputation as a solid performer with a budget price, and its 2019 model follows suit. It's a heavy gaming laptop and the battery is a bummer, but a full RTX 2070 at this price? Believe it.Reviews
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15-inch (Ryzen 7) review: The price tag climbs, but battery life drops
We've tested a second 15-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, this time with a top-of-the-line Ryzen 7 processor inside. You'll pay more for a moderate performance bump, but even more disappointing battery life.Reviews
Dell XPS 13 7390 review: Whoa, the XPS 13 is officially faster than an XPS 15 now
Dell's new XPS 13 7390 packs Intel’s Comet Lake Core i7-10710U, making this tiny ultraportable a truly impressive performer, even against XPS 15 workhorses.Reviews
Alienware m15 R2 review: Power in a stylish and portable package
Alienware's redesigned m15 R2 is a gorgeous laptop that puts out impressive performance—though you should probably opt for the OLED upgrade.Reviews
Google Pixelbook Go review: A perfectly good Chromebook that elevates the category
Google’s Pixelbook Go is a perfectly good Chromebook, and that’s exactly what the company set out to create, with a careful balance of quality features and economical compromises.Reviews
Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Black Edition 2-in-1 (7590) review: This 4K laptop’s graphics can’t keep up
The Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Black Edition 2-in-1 has a gorgeous display and a clever stylus slot, but the 4K screen causes performance issues.Reviews
Acer Predator Helios 700 review: You can’t call it a gimmick if it works
Packing a 9th gen Core i9 CPU, GeForce RTX 2080 and a sliding keyboard, Acer's Predator Helios 700 is large and in chargeReviews
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 Review: A convertible with very few compromises
Dell's XPS 13 2-in-1 7390, armed with Intel's latest Ice Lake CPU and some very nice trimmings, finally beats its celebrity sibling, the clamshell XPS 13. Read on for the good news in performance, features, and battery life.Updated
Surface Laptop 3 review: AMD Ryzen makes a good 15-inch Surface, but Intel’s version may be better
Microsoft's 15-inch Surface Laptop 3 boldly includes a custom AMD processor, and maintains Surface excellence while adding new features like USB-C. But is it really the best Surface Laptop 3 you can buy?Reviews
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs Mac Pro: Can a thin, light laptop take down Apple’s still-sold desktop?
Apple's revamped Mac Pro is on its way, but for now, its 'trash can' still rules the MacOS roost. This $3000 PC stumbles hard versus modern Windows laptops though.Reviews
Acer Swift 3 (2019) review: This midrange notebook PC hides Nvidia graphics power
Acer's Swift 3 (2019) notebook PC offers excellent performance and satisfactory battery life for an inexpensive clamshell, though the audio and fingerprint reader are noticeably lacking.Reviews
Review: Dell’s XPS 15 7590 reaches for 8 cores of CPU power
Dell’s XPS 15 7590 tests the limits of its thin-and-light chassis with an 8-core “overclockable” Core i9-9980HK and a discrete GeForce GTX 1650.Reviews
Acer Aspire 5 (A515-43-R19L) review: A budget AMD Ryzen 3 workhorse with middling battery life
There’s a lot to like about this inexpensive Ryzen 3-powered Acer Aspire 5, but its middling battery life is tough to overlook.Reviews
Acer Nitro 5 (2019) review: A great budget-conscious laptop, at least for the moment
Acer's Nitro 5 may age quickly with its entry-level hardware, but it's a great option for budget-minded buyers who enjoy light gaming and wouldn't mind upgrading in a few years.Reviews
Review: Lenovo ThinkBook 13s pairs solid business features with consumer-friendly touches
Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s notebook PC offers substantial value, building off of Lenovo's expertise in business PCs. Consumers will appreciate the excellent audio and solid battery life.Reviews
MSI’s GE65 Raider Review: A little thick, but a lot fast
The GE65 Raider 9SF packs an 8-core 9th gen Core i9 and GeForce RTX 2070 graphics into a relatively compact bodyReviews
Acer Nitro 5 (17-inch, AN517-51-56YW) review: Here’s your cheap Fortnite laptop
The Acer Nitro 5 (AN517-51-56YW) gets the price right for shooters like Fortnite.Reviews
Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-30BQ review: A dual-core laptop that’s slim, light, and priced to move
It won’t win any speed records, but the slim Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-30BQ makes for a compelling bargain-priced laptop all the same.Reviews
Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-51DJ review: Slim and inexpensive, but middling quad-core performance
If you’re looking for an inexpensive quad-core laptop that’s less than three-quarters of an inch thick, the Acer Aspire 5 A515-54-51DJ might fit the bill.Reviews
HP Spectre x360 15t touch: Convertible, coppery, OLED goodness
With a 4K UHD AMOLED display and Thunderbolt/USB Gen 2 on board, the HP Spectre x360 15t Touch gives you lush graphics and top performance in a stylish package.Reviews
BenQ ScreenBar Lite review: A portable light for your laptop
The BenQ ScreenBar Lite is a great option for a portable desk lamp, but the cable and price may make you pause.Reviews
Acer Nitro 7 review: A good budget gaming laptop that made some hard choices
Acer's Nitro 7 focuses on its display and storage instead of its internal components, an odd choice for a gaming laptop. Acer's own Predator Helios 300 may be a better budget option.Reviews
Acer Predator Helios 300: We review the bestselling gaming laptop on Amazon
Acer's Predator Helios 300 is currently the bestselling gaming laptop on Amazon. With an 8th-gen Core i7, GeForce GTX 1060, and 144Hz screen, it's easy to see why. We delve into those and other details.Reviews
Acer Aspire E15 E5-576-392H review: A bargain-priced laptop with plenty of productivity power
The budget version of 2018’s Acer Aspire E15 delivers great value for the price as well as a significant performance boost over its predecessor.Reviews
Acer Swift 7 (July 2019) review: The ultimate thin-and-light laptop’s flaw is still performance
Acer's Swift 7 (July 2019) is a fantastically thin and light PC that performs well enough for everyday use. But if you demand more, look elsewhere.Reviews
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 review: A nearly perfect combination of power and battery life
Dell's new Latitude 7400 2-in-1 PC combines the all-day battery life of a Snapdragon PC plus the performance of an Intel chip, all within a compact 14-inch form factor. The downside? The price.Reviews
LG Gram 2-in-1 review: A convertible laptop with plenty to like
The LG Gram 2-in-1 is a 14-inch convertible with impressively few of the typical compromises, such as thick display bezels or middling performance.Reviews
Dell G7 15 7590 review: 9th-gen Core and RTX power in a low-key chassis
The Dell G7 15 is a perfectly serviceable mid-tier machine with an understated business-casual design, but its expensive price tag is out of step with the hardware inside.Reviews
HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 review: A giant, powerful convertible that most people don’t need
HP loaded up its Chromebook x360 14 G1 with some high-end parts, but the result is too unwieldy to work well as a convertible, and it's expensive, too.Reviews
Alienware m15 review: The power of OLED compels you
Alienware's m15 is in a weird place, with underwhelming RTX 2070 Max-Q performance and a major redesign coming soon. But the OLED display will win you over.Reviews
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin Review: This thin gaming laptop features 9th-gen Core and GTX 1660 Ti
Can MSI's beloved GS65 Stealth Thin 9SD still stand out in a crowd of "me too" thin gaming laptops?Reviews
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review: A sharp business laptop with caveats
The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review is thin, light, and plenty powerful. But its design has a few surprising trade-offs.Reviews
Acer Predator Triton 500 Review: This thin and light laptop even has GeForce RTX
Acer's Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop is surprisingly thin and light, but it still packs a Core i7 CPU and GeForce RTX GPU.Reviews
SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card review: It’s big, fast and pricey
The SanDisk 1TB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card is one of the world's highest-capacity memory cards, and it's also pretty darn fast. Read on for benchmarks and more information.Reviews
Samsung Notebook 9 Pro (2019) review: Good value and sleek looks, but performance suffers
Samsung's Notebook 9 Pro is lightweight, with solid battery life. Performance is a mixed bag, however, as it is for many convertibles.Reviews
Lenovo Legion Y740 review: A laptop built for the future has a few issues in the here and now
The Lenovo Legion Y740 is built for the future, with Nvidia's bleeding-edge RTX 2070 Max-Q and a 144Hz G-Sync display. But in the here and now, it struggles with lackluster performance in current games and abysmal battery life.Reviews
HP Spectre x360 13 2019 review: This laptop gets stupidly good battery life
Our favorite convertible laptop gets a beautiful new look, Intel's Whiskey Lake CPU and downright amazing battery lifeReviews
Intel Optane Memory H10 SSD Review: How it could speed up your next laptop
Intel’s Optane Memory H10 SSD is a storage hybrid that shines under heavy workloads, but you can't buy it except in a pre-built laptop.Reviews
Lenovo Legion Y7000 review: A smart, sophisticated gaming laptop you can actually afford
Lenovo's Legion Y7000 is a smart, sophisticated gaming laptop that will perform admirably for at least a few years—and at a competitive price point.Reviews
Alienware Area-51m R1 review: Fast, big and upgradable
Alienware's redesigned powerhouse laptop promises the Holy Grail of gaming laptop features. It's big, fast, beautiful, and even upgradable.Reviews