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#laptops

Everything we have written about laptops: reviews, explainers, how-tos and deals.

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Four unbranded laptops on a warm oak table: a silver ultraportable, a graphite clamshell, a white 2-in-1 in tent mode and a black gaming laptop with an amber-lit keyboard

Best Laptop Deals Right Now (September 2026): MacBooks, Copilot+ PCs, Chromebooks and Gaming Laptops

Laptop prices are up in 2026, but there are still real bargains. Our pick of the best deals on MacBooks, Copilot+ PCs, Chromebooks and gaming laptops right now.

$1,449was $1,599Amazon

Maya ChenSep 21, 202610 min

A thin beige 16-inch laptop open on a warm stone surface, its OLED screen glowing with an amber and violet gradient

8.3

Reviews

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: A 16-Inch Powerhouse That Weighs Like a 13-Inch

The Zenbook A16 packs Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, 48GB of RAM, and a 3K OLED into a sub-3-pound 16-inch body, though battery results and the touchpad split reviewers.

Daniel OkaforAug 18, 20269 min

An indigo blue 13-inch aluminum laptop open on a warm stone surface with closed silver, blush pink, and citrus yellow models stacked behind it

8.8

Reviews

MacBook Neo Review: Still the Back-to-School Laptop to Beat at $699

Apple's A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo costs $100 more than at launch, but its build, bright display, and 13-hour battery results still make it the student laptop to beat.

Maya ChenAug 7, 20268 min

An open silver laptop on an oak desk, plugged in by USB-C, showing an abstract battery health screen with an amber ring about four-fifths full

Tips

How to Check Laptop Battery Health and Set a Charge Limit on Any Laptop

Check your laptop battery's real wear with built-in tools, then set a charge limit on Windows, Mac, or Chromebook to slow aging, with brand-by-brand steps and replacement advice.

Priya RamanAug 7, 202610 min

A thin blue-gray aluminum 14-inch laptop open on a dark slate surface, its OLED screen showing an indigo and teal gradient

8.7

Reviews

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Review: Snapdragon X2 Elite in HP's Best Chassis Yet

HP's thinnest flagship pairs a gorgeous 3K OLED and Snapdragon X2 Elite with long battery life and a superb keyboard, but aggressive pricing keeps it from being an easy pick.

Lucas FerreiraAug 4, 20269 min