The Best Laptops of 2021

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

PCMag.com is your ultimate destination for tech reviews and news.

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCMag
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PCMag
Gawk at our photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcmagofficial
Get our latest tips and tricks on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pcmag