We tested 34 laptops so you don't have to. Ranked by real-world performance and value.
The best all-around budget laptop. Fast enough for everything, battery lasts all day, and the build quality punches well above its price.
A 2-in-1 that genuinely works as both a laptop and a tablet. The touchscreen is sharp, the hinge is solid, and Lenovo's keyboard remains best-in-class at this price.
AMD's Ryzen 5 chip makes this the fastest sub-$350 laptop you can buy right now. Weaker screen than Acer, but for everyday tasks it's unbeatable at this price.
If you need a large screen for media or work, the VivoBook 16 is the pick. The display is excellent for the price and the speakers surprised us.
Not for everyone — ChromeOS limits what you can install — but if you mainly browse, email, and use Google Docs, nothing beats a Chromebook for simplicity and speed.
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