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The best laptops of 2025: I've tested dozens of laptops and these are the best ones
We've gone hands-on with the best laptops of 2025, from Apple, Asus, Acer, and more - so you can find the best fit.
Starting at $849, it brings many of the ThinkPad's unique features but keeps the hardware on the modest end, making it a solid workhorse for most workflows and a reliable laptop for teams that don't need high-powered, specialized devices. It boasts good ergonomics and a sturdy hinge that prevents unnecessary movement, a premium haptic trackpad, and a DialPad that cycles through swatches, brush tools, or slider settings in industry-standard creative apps. Some good examples are the Asus Zenbook A14, the Apple MacBook Air M4, and the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition-- all devices we've tested and love for their ultraportable forms relative to power and battery life.
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