Laptop Reviews

The OMEN Transcend 14 packs RTX 5070 gaming and a bright OLED display into a compact, relatively light 14-inch body. It is a strong choice for gamers who want portability, though battery life is short under load and it runs warm.

The Yoga 9i Gen 10 is a refined 2-in-1 with a bright OLED touchscreen, rotating soundbar hinge, and good battery life. It is a strong choice for hybrid workers who want a convertible with a premium screen.

The TUF Gaming A15 is the best-value gaming laptop we have tested, pairing an RTX 4060 with upgradeable RAM and storage for under $1,400. The 1080p display and plastic build are the expected trade-offs at this price.

The Framework Laptop 13 is the most repairable and upgradeable laptop you can buy, with configurable ports and user-replaceable parts. It is a strong choice for programmers who value longevity over the thinnest design.

The Blade 14 offers strong RTX 4070 gaming in a premium, compact aluminium chassis. It is a strong choice if you want an understated gaming laptop, but it is expensive and runs warm under sustained load.

The gram Pro 16 is remarkably light for a 16-inch laptop and pairs that with an OLED display and long battery life. It is ideal for travellers who want a big screen, though the chassis flexes and it is pricey.

The Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a thin, light Windows laptop with one of the best AMOLED displays in its class and strong battery life. It is a great fit for media and travel, especially for Galaxy phone owners.

The Stealth 16 AI Studio is a thin RTX 4080 laptop with a gorgeous 240Hz OLED display, suited to gaming and creative work. It performs well, but it runs warm and battery life is short under load.

The XPS 16 9640 is a striking creator laptop with a superb 4K OLED display and strong performance. It is a strong choice for video and photo work, but it is expensive, port-limited, and battery life is only average.

The Zenbook 14 OLED pairs an excellent OLED display with strong battery life and a light build at a sensible price. It is a strong all-rounder for work and study. Lunar Lake performance is efficient rather than class-leading.

The 13-inch MacBook Air with M4 is the laptop most students should consider. It is light, silent, and lasts all day, with strong everyday performance. The base 256GB storage is the main thing to watch, so consider sizing up.

The Chromebook Plus 514 is an efficient, affordable Chromebook with very long battery life and a touchscreen. It is a strong pick for students who live in the browser and want all-day endurance under $500.

The Surface Laptop 7 is a polished Windows ultraportable with a tall 3:2 touchscreen and excellent battery life. It is a strong choice for students and office workers. As with other Snapdragon laptops, a few x86 apps still rely on emulation.

The Swift Go 14 packs an OLED display, a full port selection, and good battery life into a sub-$1,000 laptop. It is one of the best value picks for students who want a premium-feeling screen.

The Legion Pro 5 is a strong choice for buyers who want high-frame-rate gaming and heavy multitasking at a relatively sensible price. It performs well for gaming and creative export, but it is heavy and battery life is short.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is a strong choice for business users and programmers who want a light, durable laptop with an excellent keyboard and a bright OLED panel. The main drawback is price, so it makes the most sense for buyers who value portability and typing comfort over raw performance.

The MacBook Pro 14 with M4 Pro is the best choice for creators and programmers who want sustained performance, a superb Mini-LED display, and long battery life in one package. The main drawback is the high starting price in Canada.

The MacBook Air 15 with M4 is the laptop most students and remote workers should consider. It pairs excellent battery life with silent, fanless performance and a large screen. The main trade-offs are limited ports and a 60Hz display.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 performs well for gaming and creative work in a portable 14-inch body. It is a strong choice if you want a compact gaming laptop with a great OLED screen. The main drawbacks are battery life under load and price.

The Spectre x360 14 is a flexible 2-in-1 with a beautiful OLED touchscreen and a solid build. It is a strong choice for hybrid workers who want a convertible. The main drawbacks are price and battery life that trails the best ultraportables.

The XPS 13 9350 is a polished, ultraportable Windows laptop with very good battery life thanks to its Snapdragon X Elite chip. It is a strong choice for travel and office work, but the two-port design and occasional app compatibility quirks hold it back.

The Aspire 5 15 is the budget laptop most students should consider under $800. It covers everyday schoolwork, has upgradeable RAM and storage, and a full port selection. The display and build are average, which is expected at this price.

The Chromebook Plus CX34 is a strong choice for students and budget buyers who live in a browser. It has good battery life and a usable keyboard for under $550. ChromeOS limits offline and pro software, so it is not for everyone.