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You don’t have to run a business to benefit from a business laptop. They’re easier to repair and upgrade than other laptops, and they’re built with sturdy materials that hold up well to travel and frequent use. We’ve tested dozens of business laptops over the years, and the HP EliteBook 840 G9 is the best…
Framework is a little-known company that makes very good laptops that you can easily open and repair yourself. How easily, exactly? To find out, I dug around in the guts of a Framework Laptop 13 to swap in a new processor, louder speakers, updated hinges, and a much-improved display using just a screwdriver. The process…
Cheaper laptops are being built with more powerful processors and GPUs all the time, and games are getting more demanding. This year, affordable gaming laptops launched with the newest generation of graphics cards and processors from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, and we don’t recommend buying a laptop with the previous generation of Nvidia 30-series GPUs,…
Our pick This portable charger has an AC outlet, two fast-charging USB-C ports, and a USB-A port, and it can charge even the most power-hungry laptops while they’re in use. But you need to provide your own wall charger. The Mophie Powerstation Pro AC has the best AC output (174 watts) and as much capacity…
Our pick The Rain Design iLevel 2 is made of anodized aluminum, so it’s exceptionally sturdy and stylish. It’s also the easiest to adjust of all the laptop stands we’ve tested. The exceptional build quality and easy adjustability of the Rain Design iLevel 2 are worth paying for if you need a laptop stand. In…
If you want something bigger, sturdier, and more sophisticated-looking than our picks, and you don’t mind paying a hefty premium for it: Consider the Cooper Desk Pro XL. It has a removable laptop rest at the bottom of the work surface, as well as legs that let you adjust the height and angle for improved…
Our pick This compact charger can power almost any USB-C laptop at top speed, and it works great for lower-powered devices, too. Despite its affordable price, it even includes a cable. Whether you need to replace your original charger or you just want to have an extra at home or the office, you should get…
Our pick The Spectre x360 offers excellent battery life, a tall touchscreen, and a reliable keyboard and trackpad. It’s also thin and light enough to slip in a bag and take anywhere. Recommended configuration Processor: Intel Core i5-1335U or Core i7-1355U Screen: 13.5-inch 1920×1280 touch Memory: 16 GB Weight: 3.01 pounds Storage: 512 GB SSD…
Shopping for a Chromebook that isn’t atrocious can be a challenge, but Google is aiming to fix that with its new Chromebook Plus label. Laptops with this label will have to meet specific standards, which will make it much easier for you to tell which models are actually good. As Wirecutter’s resident laptop expert, I’ve…
Videographers and photographers on the move need a laptop that can keep up with quick deadlines and handle any task from color grading to 4K video editing. For professionals who need a laptop that doesn’t compromise on processing power, color accuracy, or battery life, the Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023) is our undisputed recommendation. But…