UPDATE: Oct. 6, 6:00 p.m. ET We're currently in the process of testing a slew of laptops. For this month's update, I added the Asus Zenbook A14 and the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition as new top picks.

Choosing the best laptop for you comes down to your primary use case(s), your design preferences, your operating system of choice, and your budget. But even with those parameters, it can be difficult to pinpoint the leading contenders.

I've been covering laptops for Mashable for over two years and created a meticulous testing procedure that our team uses to review them. After researching dozens of laptops and trying the most promising models with my colleagues, I've settled on some top picks.

Best laptops to buy 2025

As of Oct. 2025, I think the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) is the b

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