The best laptops—and how to choose the right one for you

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02.22.25

This week: For better or worse, pretty much everyone needs a laptop. Luckily, we’ve got a handy guide for How to Choose the Right Laptop that explains confusing acronyms, how much storage space you’ll need, and more. We think the best MacBook right now is the Apple MacBook Air (13- and 15-inch, 2024), with a great display, battery life that remains ahead of the competition, and macOS performance which is great for everyday tasks like web browsing and document editing. The 13-inch is on sale right now for $989 ($110 off).

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