This is the first time a MacBook has topped our list, but the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) is worthy of this spot. The new Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) isn't just the best laptop Apple has ever made, it's the best laptop money can buy right now. No new design -Fanless design could impact performance With Black Friday rapidly approaching, we're likely to see some excellent Black Friday laptop deals throughout November, so keep an eye out, as prices are going to start dropping for many of the best laptops on this page. If that doesn't take your fancy then we have a rundown of the best cheap laptop deals to help you pick a device that won't hurt your wallet. We have some brilliant devices from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus and more, and in this list we've picked excellent laptops, Chromebooks and 2-in-1 devices that will suit all kinds of budgets.įor example, the Acer Swift 3 is our choice for the best budget laptop you can buy right now, offering a perfect balance of affordability and performance. These two laptops have cemented Apple as one of the best laptop brands in the world, but don't think this list is a complete MacBook love-in. We still think Apple's thin and light laptop remains the best laptop overall, combining a thin and light design with excellent performance, and good value for money as well. However, it doesn't knock its smaller sibling, the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) from the top spot.
