From Windows laptops to Chromebooks to MacBooks, our experts have tested and identified the top low-cost machines that make short work of everyday computing. The best part? Many ring up for less than ...

When it comes to shopping for the best cheap laptops, you can do a lot for less than $1,000. (Heck, even $500 cuts some mustard nowadays.) But you'll probably have to make some compromises along the ...

When you're in the market for a good cheap laptop, you're going to have to deal with some cut corners. Less expensive PCs might have to compromise on things like weight, or internal specs, or the ...

As of February 2026, I think the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) is the best MacBook for most people. It's a sleek-as-ever ...

If you're set on having a larger screen, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 is available now as well. And if you've got a tight budget, there are still options for you. Our top pick for the best budget gaming ...

As part of its Black Friday in July Sale, Dell has dropped the price of the Alienware Aurora 16 gaming laptop equipped with an GeForce RTX 5060 mobile GPU for just $1,099.99 with free delivery. That ...

We’re unlikely to see prices this good on laptops from Apple, Microsoft, and others until the newer models arrive next year. We’re unlikely to see prices this good on laptops from Apple, Microsoft, ...

The HP OmniBook 7 14-inch promises to be a strong mid-range effort — but can it live up to the price tag?

I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to build and ...

Want to game but don’t have the cash to purchase a premium gaming laptop? No worries, there are a number of great cheap options out there. Even budget gaming laptops nowadays can sport some pretty ...