The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 and ROG Zephyrus M16 are similar gaming laptops in many ways, but the M16 has a few features that set it apart. It wins this shootout.
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2023 takes what was best about its predecessor and adds a mini-LED display. The Alienware X14 R2 gets a gorgeous redesign. Who wins?
LG managed to create a 15-inch laptop, the Gram Ultraslim, that's even thinner and lighter than the diminutive Apple MacBook Air M2. But is that enough?
Razer has dominated the 15-inch laptop space with the Blade 15, which has been fast and highly configurable. But the Blade 16 looks to take over the top spot.
The HP Envy x360 13 and Asus ZenBook S 13 Flip are well-built, fast, and long-lasting. But the Envy is $500 less expensive, making it the better bargain.
The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and Asus ZenBook S 13 Flip are evenly matched in performance, longevity, and display quality. But the ZenBook is lighter and thinner.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i and Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 are two new detachable tablets taking on Microsoft's Surface Pro line. They're not identical, however.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 makes for a better laptop if it's your primary machine. But as an adjunct to another machine, the IdeaPad Duet 5i is appealing.
The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 boasts an innovative pull-forward 2-in-1 design, with good enough productivity and inking performance, plus decent battery life.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 and Dell XPS 15 are two excellent large-screen creative laptops. The ThinkPad is faster, but the XPS 15 is more cohesive.
The Acer Swift Edge is an incredibly thin and light laptop that still manages to pack in a beautiful OLED display. It outclasses the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5.
Dell's 13-inch XPS lineup has expanded, with three solid choices in the XPS 13 2-in-1, the XPS 13 9315, and the XPS 13 Plus. Which one is right for you?
The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i is an affordable detachable tablet with entry-level components. It performs well enough and is a value as long as its price is right.
The LG UltraPC 17 slots into a very comfortable spot among large-screen laptops, with performance and a display that's good enough for less demanding creators.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is the standard for Windows 11 detachable tablet 2-in-1s. The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a new competitor that hopes to take the throne.
The Acer Swift Edge SFA16-41 is a miraculously thin and light 16-inch laptop with a spectacular OLED display. But fitting everything in forces some compromises.
The Dell XPS 13 Plus and Apple MacBook Pro 14 are two of the best laptops you can buy today. They're different machines but meet demanding productive needs.
The HP Spectre x360 13.5 and Apple MacBook Air M1 are both excellent laptops, and the MacBook is cheaper. But the Spectre is the more flexible machine.
The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 9315 doesn't offer anything to recommend it over the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 except for its price, and that's not quite low enough.
