For more guidance, also see my recommendations in specific categories, such as the Best MacBooks, Best Gaming Laptops, Best Chromebooks, Best Budget Laptops, Best Windows Laptops, and Best 2-in-1 Laptops. My guide on How to Choose a Laptop may also help if you’re undecided. Updated October 2026: I’ve updated my recommendations after testing all the new Nvidia RTX Spark laptops, as well as the new Googlebooks.