The Best Laptops of 2021

PCMag.com analyst Matthew Buzzi takes you through the best laptops that have come through PC Labs so far this year! Skip to our picks below; for the very latest guide (updated in real time), check out our Best Laptops buyers guide on the site.

00:00 Introduction

Best Chromebook:
(00:43) Acer Chromebook Spin 713
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/acer-chromebook-spin-713

Best Value for Mac Users:
(01:53) Apple MacBook Air (M1, Late 2020)
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/apple-macbook-air-m1-late-2020

Best Budget Windows Laptop:
(02:51) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-ideapad-flex-5-14

Best 2-In-1 Convertible Laptop:
(03:56) HP Spectre x360 14
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/hp-spectre-x360-14

Best Ultralight Laptop:
(04:58) Dell XPS 13 (9310)
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dell-xps-13-9310

Best Budget or Mainstream Gaming Laptop:
(06:00) Acer Predator Triton 300 SE
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/acer-predator-triton-300-se

Best High-End Gaming Laptop:
(07:10) Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (2021)
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/razer-blade-15-advanced-edition-2021

Best Business Laptop:
(08:21) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 (2021)
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-9-2021

Best General-Purpose Laptop:
(09:31) Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 (15-Inch)
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop-4-15-inch

Best Future Looking Laptop:
(10:38) Asus ZenBook Duo 14 (2021)
https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-duo-14-2021

For more information on our roundup:
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-laptops

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