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Best Laptops 2024: Our Top 8 Picks

Published May 1, 2024 · Updated May 15, 2024 · 1 min read

By Jason Kam · Lead Service Reviewer

After testing 24 laptops over six weeks, we found the best options for every budget and use case.

After testing 24 laptops over six weeks, the MacBook Air M3 stood out as the best choice for most people.

⭐ Top Pick

MacBook Air M3

Performance
9.5
Battery Life
9.0
Value
8.5

Pros

  • ✓Best-in-class performance
  • ✓18hr battery life
  • ✓Silent fanless design

Cons

  • ✗Pricey vs Windows rivals
  • ✗Limited to 24GB RAM
  • ✗No HDMI port

Our Top Picks

1
MacBook Air M3

Best Overall

9.2★
2
Dell XPS 15

Best Windows Laptop

8.8★
3
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Best for Business

8.5★

How We Tested

We used each laptop as a primary machine for at least three days, running a standardized battery test and a suite of performance benchmarks.

Full Comparison

ModelScorePriceBatteryOS
MacBook Air M39.2$1,09918hrmacOS
Dell XPS 158.8$1,29911hrWindows
ThinkPad X1 Carbon8.5$1,44915hrWindows
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Jason Kam

Lead Service Reviewer

Jason Kam is the Lead Service Reviewer at Best Thing Review. He brings a technical, systematic rigour to an industry that has long relied on word-of-mouth and guesswork. Rather than evaluating services from behind a desk, Jason personally engages with every provider he reviews, booking them directly, observing their work first-hand, and holding each one to a consistent, measurable standard.