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Alienware x17 R2 Review

3.5

The latest muscle components boost Alienware's already formidable x17, but the second-gen rev of this costly gaming laptop doesn't stand out for its power or portability.

By Matthew Buzzi

The Best Laptop Deals for June 2022

Check out the best laptop deals from the top PC makers.

By Karl Klockars

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 Details Leak

An 11th-gen Core i5 processor and improved 720p webcam seem to be the key upgrades.

By Matthew Humphries

The Best Chromebooks for Gaming in 2022

With Android games by the thousands and, now, Steam OS, credible gaming on Chrome laptops and tablets is suddenly a reality. These are our top recommended tested Chromebooks for play.

By Brian Westover

Chrome OS Now Warns Users About USB-C Cable Shortcomings

We can USB-C clearly now our cable faults.

By Nathaniel Mott

The Fastest Laptops for 2022

Based on our in-depth benchmark testing, these are the speediest laptops on the market today. See them all—and learn how to look at the idea of speed before you buy.

By John Burek

The Best 2-in-1 Laptops for 2022

Can't decide between a laptop and a tablet? Get both with a 2-in-1. Our shopping advice and product recommendations will help you find the convertible or detachable that is right for you. (We've tested loads of them.)

By Tom Brant

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (2022) Review

4.0

Acer's refreshed Predator Triton 500 SE is a top performer among 16-inch gaming laptops, but there's no daylight between it and lower-priced competitors.

By Eric Grevstad

Finding the Right Laptop for the Right Person in Your Life

Choosing a laptop to gift has always been overwhelming – until now.

How to Play Games on Your Chromebook

Chromebooks are far less powerful than traditional gaming PCs, but there are ways to game on Chrome OS machines. Here are some of your options.

By Whitson Gordon

Corsair Enters Laptop Market With AMD-Powered Gaming Notebook

Corsair's Voyager a1600 is a premium laptop that will start at $2,699. It packs some high-end perks, including an LCD-powered shortcuts bar under the display.

By Michael Kan

The Best Gaming Laptops for 2022

Playing your favorite PC games with settings maxed out doesn't mean you need a big desktop rig. We've got a top-rated gaming laptop for every type of user, based on our in-depth reviews.

By Matthew Buzzi

The Best Laptops for 2022

Looking at specs is just the start: Whether you want a simple budget PC, a productivity workhorse, or a screamer of a gaming notebook, our deep-dive guide has the advice you need to find the best laptop for you.

By Tom Brant

The Best Dell Laptops for 2022

Looking for a budget laptop for the kids? Or need one powerful enough for design work or gaming? Dell offers a huge variety. We help you decode the different families, and present the top performers (and values) in our testing.

By John Burek  & Tom Brant

Origin EVO17-S (2022) Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

Origin's cost-no-object EVO17-S gaming laptop dazzles with stellar quality and screaming performance from its Core i9 and RTX 3080 Ti.

By Charles Jefferies

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro Gen 7 Review

4.0

An upgrade to 12th Generation Intel silicon makes Lenovo's 16-inch gaming laptop a formidable competitor.

By Eric Grevstad

Upgradable Framework Laptop Now Supports 12th-Gen Intel Core Processors

Alongside a new upgrade kit, the company is also introducing a second-generation Framework laptop with a stronger lid.

By Michael Kan

AMD Ryzen 6000 U Tested: The Ideal Chip for Ultraportables?

New laptops with AMD's Ryzen 7 6800U CPU have arrived. Let's see how this low-power processor stacks up against the current and previous silicon generations from both AMD and Intel.

By Matthew Buzzi

HP Adds 6 Laptops to Its Envy, Spectre Lines for Hybrid Workers

One of the laptops, the HP Spectre x360 13.5-inch, is the world’s first 13.5-inch laptop convertible with a 5MP infrared camera capable of offering high-quality video calls, HP says.

By Michael Kan

Acer Packs Glasses-Free 3D Display Into Premium Gaming Laptop

The Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition is slated to go on sale in early Q4 in North America.

By Michael Kan