Whether you're shopping for a sub-$200 laptop, a lightweight laptop for work and play, a 2-in-1 laptop or a powerful gaming rig, the sheer number of choices can be overwhelming. To help you choose, we've picked the best laptops for 2019 in every major category, based on our extensive testing, research and comparisons.
Looking for something a bit more specific? We've got guides to the best gaming laptops, best college laptops and best business laptops as well as Chromebooks and 2-in-1s. And if you need something that can last a really long time, check out our roundup of the best laptops with the longest battery life. And creatives should check out our recommendations on laptops for photographers and video editors.
And be sure to check out our deals pages for the best prices on Laptops including Chromebooks and Gaming notebooks including Dell and Lenovo systems. Looking to add your own personal touch to your laptop, check out our Best Laptop Stickers page and if you're jonesing for a second display, check out our Best USB-C Monitors page.
Here are the best laptops to buy right now. Updated Sept. 23: We just reviewed the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo, which earned an Editor's Choice award for its clever mix of power and innovation. The HP Omen 17 also scored high marks earning 4 stars in its recent review. Looking for an OLED gaming laptop? Check out our Best OLED Laptops page. The countdown to Microsoft (Oct. 2) and Google's (Oct. 15) events have begun, stay tuned to our Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and Google Chromebook 2 for any breaking news before the events.
The new Dell XPS 13 is a gorgeous thin and light laptop with great performance.
The best laptop just got even better. Not only did Dell outfit the 2019 XPS 13 with a new Intel Whiskey Lake processor, but it also fixed one of the most annoying flaws of its predecessor. No longer does its webcam point up your nose, as Dell's engineers found a way to fit its webcam in a still-small top bezel. While the 4K model we tested offered lower battery life than some may need, we expect longer endurance on the model with a 1080p display.
The Acer Aspire 5 features strong Core i3 performance, a bright, 1080 display and long battery life -- all for a cheap price.
The Aspire 5 is an excellent budget laptop. It features great performance for the price, a display that's brighter than most cheap laptops, and it'll survive longer than your average workday. Despite its sub-$500 price, the laptop still delivers a premium aluminum chassis, a comfortable keyboard and an entry-level discrete graphics chip for more intensive tasks. Despite the laptop's budget price, the Aspire 5 outperformed the category average in display brightness, performance, file transfer and battery average -- all in a slim, lightweight chassis.
The entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro delivers the best combination of speed, battery life and display quality for the most reasonable price.
The new MacBook Pro 13-inch packs a much faster 8th Gen Intel Core CPU and both Touch ID and the Touch Bar. And while the keyboard still isn't great, Apple has introduced minor enhancements that will (hopefully) make it more reliable. Add in more than 10 hours of battery life and you have the best Apple laptop for most people -- at least those who want a future-proof system. For the price, you get a much faster processor, brighter display and considerably longer battery life for your money.
If you want a Chromebook that's also convertible, the Asus Chromebook C434 is a fantastic option.
With a larger display, longer battery life and stronger performance, the new Asus Chromebook Flip C434 is one of the best Chromebooks we've ever tested. The 2-in-1 has a sleek, aluminum chassis and a panel that is both vivid and bright. Thanks to its Intel Core m3-8100Y processor, it's a reliable multitasker when combined with ChromeOS. And with over 9 hours and 58 minutes of battery life, this laptop can transition from work to play with ease.
Huawei's 14-inch MateBook D packs a solid AMD processor and touch-screen display into a sleek aluminum body for an affordable $629. This MacBook doppelganger also boasts long battery life, a comfortable keyboard and a pair of decent speakers. Its AMD processor and GPU performed well on our tests and also offers a solid keyboard. Its premium build and performance belies its affordable price.
With faceted edges and chamfered corners, the 2019 HP Spectre x360's elegant design is fit for a king. But this ultraportable 2-in-1's brilliance isn't just skin deep. With a vivid display, a comfortable keyboard and fast performance, there is very little we don't like about the 13-inch Spectre x360. But perhaps the best thing about this XPS 13-killer is its outstanding battery life of more than 12 hours.
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