Windows laptops today are incredibly versatile and are as impressive as Apple’s MacBooks. Investing in a Windows laptop is about more than just finding a suitable MacBook alternative.
The versatility of Windows computers is a big plus, and with access to the latest and greatest processors from Intel, AMD and Qualcomm, you can tailor your computer to suit everything from peak productivity to powerful gaming performance.
Here's our roundup of the best Windows laptops, according to Laptop Mag's experts. They all support Microsoft's Windows 11.
1. Best overall Windows laptop: Asus Zenbook S 14.
2. Best budget Windows laptop: Acer Swift Go 14.
3. Best laptop for college students: Asus Zenbook 14 OLED.
4. Best Windows gaming laptop: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9.
5. Best 2-in-1 Windows laptop: HP Spectre x360 14.
6. Windows laptop with the longest battery life: Dell XPS 13 9345.
7. Best Windows laptop for work: Asus ExpertBook P5.
Asus Zenbook S 14.
The Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) is currently the best overall Windows laptop. The device features a new Intel Core Ultra 200V series processor, which has a compelling balance of performance, nearly 14 hours of battery life, a beautiful 14-inch OLED display, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. No matter what AI, productivity, or creative software a user runs, the Asus Zenbook S14 can handle it well.
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In addition, the product also has a super-light Ceraluminum chassis that is scratch-resistant, increasing overall durability. The product has a 3K OLED screen (2,880 x 1,800 pixels), providing vivid colors, capturing 82% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, with a brightness of 342 nits, working well in bright environments.
Unlike many other ultraportable laptops, the Zenbook S 14 still has a full range of connection ports: 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, 1 HDMI 2.1 port and a 3.5mm headphone/mic jack. These ports can meet the needs of most people and challenge ultraportable laptops that only use USB-C/Thunderbolt.