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The best laptop you can buy in 2025

Our top picks for best laptops include Chromebooks, MacBooks, Windows machines and gaming laptops — all tested and reviewed by the Engadget team.

Picking your next laptop can be a daunting task. The Engadget team has tested and reviewed dozens of laptops and these are our favorites.

Devindra Hardawar

04.10.2025

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