Top Windows laptops in early 2025

Investing in a Windows laptop is about more than just finding a suitable MacBook alternative. Variety is the beauty of Windows computers, and with access to the latest and greatest processors from Intel, AMD and Qualcomm, you can tailor your computer to suit everything from peak productivity to powerful gaming performance.

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Here's a roundup of the best Windows laptops, according to Laptop Mag's experts. They all run Microsoft's Windows 11.

1. Best Overall Windows Laptop: Asus Zenbook S 14

2. Best budget Windows laptop: Acer Swift Go 14

3. Best laptop for students: Asus Zenbook 14 OLED

4. Best Windows Gaming Laptop: Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9

5. Best 2-in-1 Windows Laptop: HP Spectre x360 14

6. Windows laptop with the best battery life: Dell XPS 13 9345

7. Best Windows Laptop for Work: Asus ExpertBook P5

Asus Zenbook S 14

The Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) ​​is currently the best overall Windows laptop. It features a new Intel Core Ultra 200V series processor that strikes a compelling balance of performance, nearly 14 hours of battery life, a gorgeous 14-inch OLED display, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. No matter what AI, productivity, or creative software a user runs, the Asus Zenbook S14 can handle it well.

Asus Zenbook S 14.

In addition, the product also has a super-light Ceraluminum frame that is scratch-resistant, increasing overall durability. The product has a 3K OLED screen (2,880 x 1,800 pixels), providing vivid colors, capturing 82% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, with a brightness of 342 nits, working well in strong light environments.

Unlike many other ultraportable laptops, the Zenbook S 14 still has a full range of ports: 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, 1 HDMI 2.1 port, and 3.5mm headphone/mic jack. These ports can meet the needs of most people and challenge ultraportable laptops that only use USB-C/Thunderbolt.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 10 February 2025