We've gone hands-on with the best laptops of 2025, from Apple, Asus, Acer, and more - so you can find the best fit.

These top-rated low-cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks make short work of everyday computing (and sometimes more). The best part? Many of them ring up for less than $500.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has a chassis that feels good to hold, but the display and the internals disappoint. At $769, it just feels too expensive for this experience.

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 has just been announced with a ton of new Chrome OS AI features that could make it a fantastic laptop for students.