Best Laptops

Last Update: April 28, 2024

Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED

90%

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CONS:

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)

88%

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra

90%

Apple MacBook Air M1

86%

PROS:

  • Big boost to battery life
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  • Fanless design runs cool and quiet
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  • Fanless design runs cool and quiet
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CONS:

  • No mobile broadband options, 5G or otherwise
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  • No mobile broadband options, 5G or otherwise
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  • App compatibility is an issue for early adopters
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Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus

85%

Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

85%

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED

87%

PROS:

CONS:
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