The Best Laptops of 2026: A Disruptive Mac, a Windows Comeback, and an Nvidia Wildcard
The first half of 2026 has been defined by a memory shortage that pushed laptop prices sharply higher – and by a $599 Apple laptop that somehow defied all of it.
Dell's new XPS 13 starts at $599 and is gunning directly for the MacBook Neo
This is Dell's thinnest and lightest XPS 13, but the entry-level config ships with 8GB of RAM and no headphone jack
Dell's new XPS 14 dominates MacBook Air with 43 hours of battery life in web browsing test
The MacBook Air exhibits better battery life in gaming, however
Dell's new XPS laptops pair Panther Lake CPUs with OLED displays and up to 64GB RAM
Dell is undoing its naming experiment and bringing XPS back
Dell could bring back XPS laptops powered by Intel Panther Lake at CES 2026
Will Inspiron, Latitude, Precision, and OptiPlex also make a comeback?
Dell 14 Premium replaces the XPS laptop line, here are its first reviews
The Dell 14 Premium is a worthy successor to the XPS, retaining its exceptional build quality while delivering ample performance. Reviewers praise the stunning display and solid battery life, powered by Intel's Arrow Lake chips.
Dell kills XPS, Inspiron, Precision, and Latitude brands, reworks PC offerings
Dell PCs are now split into Dell, Dell Pro, and Dell Pro Max tiers
The Best Laptops: Power, Productivity, Portability, and Budget Choices
It's been an eventful year for laptops, and our fully refreshed guide features all-new models, whether you're looking for power, portability, or a budget-friendly choice.
Dell's first Snapdragon X Elite XPS laptop breaks cover at $1,300
Inspiron and Intel Core Ultra versions also available, with Latitude coming later
Snapdragon X Elite laptops from Dell are launching soon, leaked docs claim nearly double the battery life
The Arm-based chips could be costing Dell half as much as Intel's
Dell XPS 14 reviews are in: performance and portability at a price
The new Dell XPS 14 presents the strongest competition to Apple's MacBook Pro 14 so far, featuring a powerful CPU and GPU, as well as a fantastic OLED screen. However, it comes at a considerable cost.
Dell brings the sleek (and controversial) XPS 13 design to 14 and 16-inch models
Dell abandons the XPS 15 and introduces Intel Core Ultra with NPUs
The Best Laptops - Early 2024
As we wrap up the year and welcome 2024, it's not a bad time to buy a new laptop to start the New Year fresh. The market is brimming with options, and there are plenty of deals to be had.
The Best Laptops - Early 2023
The sheer number of laptop models available today is mind boggling. To help you pick the best machine for you, we've narrowed down some of the best choices on the market right now.
Some Dell XPS 13 Plus laptops have an adhesive problem, the screen might fall off
Dell ensures they will repair affected models
Dell's striking XPS 13 Plus is now available, starting at $1,299
The best-looking ultrabook on the market?
Dell's new XPS desktop is a performance powerhouse with Intel's Alder Lake CPU and DDR5
Alder Lake-equipped Alienware Aurora gaming desktops also available starting today
The Best Laptops 2021
If you're buying a new laptop, there are a slew of options: desktop-rivaling powerhouses, 2-in-1s, MacBooks, gaming, value-conscious machines, and more. This guide takes you through our favorite choices in the market today.
Dell XPS 13 gets upgrade to Intel 11th-gen CPUs, Xe graphics, and Thunderbolt 4
The company is launching its first devices with Intel's Evo certification
The Best Laptops 2020: Our top recommendations
Timing for buying a new laptop right now is as good as it possibly gets. Intel's 10th-gen chips have found their way into most machines and even AMD's Ryzen 4000 CPU is making a solid appearance, we only wish it was more widely available. From $700 to $7,000 and covering multiple use cases, here are our favorite laptops on the market.
Dell's redesigned XPS Desktop gets a new compact chassis, 10th-gen Intel inside
Alongside several new UltraSharp monitors and a frosty white XPS 15 laptop
Dell launches new XPS 17 and a redesigned XPS 15 with powerful internals, taller displays
Dell's response to the 16-inch MacBook Pro