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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, plus you can use our expert buying advice to help you choose the best laptop.

29 December 2021

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 – and how to pick the perfect model.

29 December 2021

Best laptop deals in the sales

Best laptop deals chosen by Which? computing experts from the sales. Our pick of the best laptop deals includes budget laptops, Ultrabooks and MacBooks.

17 January 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.

Best laptops for students

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

10 January 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

29 December 2021

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.

29 December 2021

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.

17 December 2021

Best video calling apps

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

3 December 2021

How to buy a second-hand or refurbished laptop

Do you want to cut the cost of your next laptop? Opting for a second-hand or reconditioned laptop could get you heavy discounts on some great technology

19 November 2021

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

8 November 2021

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.

8 November 2021

Intel processors explained: What is Core i3, i5, i7 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.

26 October 2021

Windows 11 requirements: check if your computer is compatible

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

18 October 2021

How we test laptops

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

15 October 2021

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.

24 September 2021

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.

12 July 2021

Computer repair top tips

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

30 June 2021