Whether you’re a student, a gamer, a businessperson, or a creative professional, a laptop is basically one of the most essential items in your daily life. Heck, even if your line of work has nothing to do with using a computer, a laptop still comes in incredibly handy at home. (Because, let’s face it, browsing the web or streaming your favorite content on a smartphone is pretty tedious, even on the latest models). With the powerful and portable technology becoming so commonplace, however, you can bet that there’s an abundance — dare we say, overabundance? — of laptop options on the market today. Read more…
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BEST OVERALL
Dell XPS 15 9500
A sleek laptop with enough performance and precision for your day-to-day needs.
- CPU: Intel Core i7 processor, 10th Gen
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 15.6-inch Full HD+ touch screen
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BEST FOR HEAVY GAMING
Alienware m15 R4 RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop
Epic graphics and incredible performance make even the most demanding video games run smooth as butter.
- CPU: Intel Core i7-10870H 10th Gen
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 15.6-inch Full HD
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BEST BUDGET OPTION
Dell Inspiron 15 3000
A solid, reliable choice for a big screen at a small price.
- CPU: Intel Celeron N4020 1.1GHz Dual-Core
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 600
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Display: 15.6-inch HD
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BEST FOR BUSINESS
Dell Latitude 7320 2-in-1
A 2-in-1 that delivers professional power in a highly portable form.
- CPU: 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7
- GPU: Intel Iris XE Graphics
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB SSD
- Display: 3.3-inch Full HD touch screen
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BEST FOR CREATIVE PROS
Dell XPS 17 9700
This big-screen laptop delivers power and performance in a truly pretty package.
- CPU: 10th Generation Intel Core i9-10885H
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 2060 Graphics
- RAM: 32GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Display: 17-inch UHD+ touch screen
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BEST FOR STUDENTS
Dell Chromebook 3100 Education 2-in-1 Laptop
Kids can tackle homework with ease on this durable, portable Chromebook.
- CPU: Intel Celeron N4000
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 600
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 32GB HDD
- Display: 11.6-inch HD touch screen
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BEST FOR BUDGET GAMERS
Dell G3 15 Gaming Laptop
Gamers on a budget will be impressed with this laptop's economically priced performance.
- CPU: Intel Core i7-8750H
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 1TB HDD + 128GB SSD
- Display: 15.6-inch Full HD
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BEST 2-IN-1
Dell XPS 13 9310
With 360 degrees of rotation and all-around solid features, it’s ideal for every use except heavy gaming.
- CPU: Intel Core i7-1185G7
- GPU: Intel Iris XE Graphics
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 512GB SSD
- Display: 13.4- inch Full HD touch screen
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BEST MOBILE WORKSTATION
Dell Precision 7550 Workstation
Powerful portability for professionals to take their business on the road.
- CPU: Intel Xeon W-10885M 8-Core
- GPU: NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000
- RAM: 128GB
- Storage: 2TB SSD
- Display: 5.6-inch Full HD
