Best laptops for 2024, tested and rated
The IndependentSign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Apple has long been the notable exception – MacBooks run on proprietary M-series chips – but look past Apple and you’ll find blisteringly fast Windows laptops alongside great budget options and versatile Chromebooks. The vibrant colours, sharpness and perfect contrast offered by an OLED screen make many Windows laptops the ideal choice for creatives, videographers, gamers, or anyone who wants to stream entertainment in the best possible quality. However much you want to spend, the breadth of options out there can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help, with our comprehensive reviews of the best laptops on the market. open image in gallery We put a range of laptops for all budgets through their paces To get the best idea of what they’re actually like to use on a daily basis, we swapped out our regular laptop for our testing unit and put it through several weeks of our regular work schedule.