The HP Omen Max 16 delivers so much good with its intense RTX 5090 GPU and gorgeous OLED display, but battery life and audio disappoint for a $4,000+ laptop.

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i AI features a stellar display, an ultra-portable design, and a great keyboard, but battery life holds it back from greatness.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is a solid laptop for anyone on a tight budget, especially students or retirees. With a sturdy build, vivid display, and easy set-up, it’s a quality Chromebook.

The Asus Vivobook 16 (2025) is a solid Windows 11 laptop that does what it needs to at a relatively affordable price, but you’ll need to compromise on a few things.

The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 champions Nvidia’s latest RTX 5080 GPU in its slick chassis with a gorgeous display and bouncy keyboard, but one critical flaw stunts its growth into full bloom.

It's a fantastic laptop, but you can save some money if you get a different model

The Asus Vivobook 16 Flip presents a solid balance between performance and power efficiency in a versatile 2-in-1 form factor.

The HP Victus 16 boasts impressive gaming performance for the price along with above-average battery life, but one glaring flaw holds it back from perfection.

A gorgeous display, sturdy aluminum chassis, and excellent speakers can’t save this Lenovo business laptop from a poor price-to-performance ratio and mediocre battery life.

The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (N6506, 2025) offers the excellent overall performance and gorgeous display we expect out of a professional creative machine, but falls short on battery and graphics.