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Laptops advice guides

From desktop replacement powerhouses to compact bargains to the latest Chromebooks, Which? reviews all sorts of laptops to help you track down the right one to suit your needs and budget

18 articles

Best laptops for 2022 and buying guide

We reveal our pick of the best laptops for all budgets, as uncovered by our tough, independent lab tests. You can use our expert buying advice to help you choose the best laptop for you.

15 June 2022

Best cheap laptops under £200, £300 and £500

Big laptop brands including Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo all produce cheap laptops. We reveal some of the best cheap laptops – and reveal how you can pick the perfect model.

24 May 2022

Best laptop deals in the sales

Laptop deals from the sales, chosen by Which? computing experts. Our pick includes budget models, MacBooks and Ultrabooks

1 July 2022

How to buy second-hand or refurbished laptops

Choosing a refurbished laptop or a second-hand laptop can get you heavy discounts on some great technology

1 July 2022

Best video calling apps

We've put video calling apps through security and quality tests to help you choose the best

29 June 2022

Windows 11 requirements: check if your computer is compatible

Use our free Windows 11 compatibility tool to see if your PC meets Windows 11 requirements.

22 June 2022

Computer repair top tips

Our computing experts offer easy tips to fix a broken laptop and solve common PC problems

21 June 2022

Best laptops for students

We round up the best laptops for students, based on our expert lab tests, to help you find the very best student laptop for school, college or university

10 June 2022

How to choose the best gaming laptop

The best gaming laptops are versatile enough to keep you entertained and handle all your day to day tasks. Find how to pick the best model from brands like MSI, Asus, Dell and HP

24 May 2022

Which laptop brand to buy in 2022

Unique Which? data can help you to choose a laptop brand that lasts. We've surveyed owners of Apple, Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft laptops to reveal the faults that develop, and how long you can expect your laptop to last.

24 May 2022

How to speed up a laptop or computer

Viruses, bloatware and your settings can all cause your computer to run slowly. Read on to find out how to make your computer faster.

24 May 2022

Top laptops by type

Chromebooks, Apple MacBooks and Windows are all fighting for your cash. Discover the pros and cons of each so you can choose the laptop that's right for you.

USB, HDMI and more: the ultimate guide to computer ports

Puzzled about the ports on your current computer or trying to understand what the USB-C ports on your next laptop are capable of? We explain the differences between USB, HDMI and ethernet.

20 May 2022

How to free up disk space

Hard drive full? Read our quick and easy solutions to help free up some disk space on your PC.

21 April 2022

Intel, AMD or Nvidia: CPU and graphics brands explained

When buying a computer, the three brand names you’ll see most often beyond the actual computer manufacturer are Intel, AMD and Nvidia.

21 April 2022

Intel processors explained: What is Core i3, i5, i7, i9 and Pentium?

The most confusing part of buying a computer is the bewildering array of CPUs (also known as processors) on offer. Which? explains what you should be looking out for and what sort of processor is best for which task.

21 April 2022

SSD vs HDD: which is better?

What does a solid-state drive do for a laptop that a hard-disk drive doesn't? We explain everything you need to know about picking a computer with an SSD

21 April 2022

How we test laptops

Get the lowdown on how our laptop tests are among the most rigorous you’ll find on the web.

21 April 2022