Best Windows Laptops 2025

Why We Chose It:

After testing dozens of ultrabooks, the ASUS Zenbook S 14 stands out as the complete package for demanding professionals. Intel's Core Ultra 7-258V delivers snappy performance while its OLED display transforms everyday computing into a visually stunning experience. This is the laptop that proves you don't have to choose between power and portability.

What Makes It Great:

The 2.8K OLED touchscreen is genuinely stunning—500 nits peak brightness with perfect contrast and full DCI-P3 coverage makes spreadsheets look good and photos look incredible. Weighing just 2.65 pounds with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage, it handles serious multitasking without weighing down your bag. WiFi 7 delivers blazing connectivity while dual Thunderbolt 4 ports handle any peripheral setup. All-day 18+ hour battery life means forgetting your charger isn't a disaster.

Who It's For:

Business professionals who spend hours staring at screens, creatives who need accurate colors without a bulky workstation, and road warriors who refuse to sacrifice capability for portability.

Limitations:

Integrated Intel Arc graphics won't satisfy gamers, starting price around $1,300 puts it in premium territory, and no discrete GPU option exists for GPU-intensive creative work.

Bottom Line:

The Zenbook S 14 represents what a modern Windows laptop should be—stunningly thin, powerful enough for real work, with a display that makes using it a genuine pleasure.

Why We Chose It:

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7X showcases what Windows can achieve on ARM architecture. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processor delivers the efficiency gains Microsoft has been promising, making this Copilot+ PC a compelling option for anyone who values untethered productivity over raw gaming power.

What Makes It Great:

The 14.5-inch 3K OLED display at 90Hz makes everything look smooth and vibrant—once you use a high-refresh OLED, regular screens feel dated. Snapdragon X Elite combines with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage to handle professional workflows while sipping power. Real-world battery life genuinely exceeds 20 hours for office work. At under 3 pounds with WiFi 7 support, it's built for the modern mobile professional.

Who It's For:

Frequent travelers who hate charger hunting, professionals whose work lives in web apps and Office, and forward-thinking users ready to embrace ARM's efficiency advantages.

Limitations:

x86 application emulation can slow down some legacy software, gaming options remain limited, and the occasional ARM compatibility quirk requires patience.

Bottom Line:

If maximum battery life matters more than gaming or running obscure x86 software, the Yoga Slim 7X delivers productivity freedom that traditional Intel laptops simply can't match.

Why We Chose It:

The ROG Zephyrus G14 solves the gaming laptop dilemma: how do you get serious gaming power without lugging around a massive machine? ASUS packed an RTX 5070 Ti and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 into a 14-inch chassis that wouldn't look out of place in a boardroom.

What Makes It Great:

The 3K 120Hz ROG Nebula OLED display is genuinely impressive—rich colors, deep blacks, and smooth motion that enhances both gaming and everyday use. The RTX 5070 Ti handles demanding titles at high settings while Ryzen's latest silicon multitasks effortlessly. With 32GB RAM and 2TB storage, you won't hit limits anytime soon. The thermal design keeps things quiet during work and manageable during long gaming sessions.

Who It's For:

Gamers who need one laptop for work and play, creative professionals who benefit from GPU acceleration, and anyone tired of choosing between gaming capability and professional portability.

Limitations:

Gaming-tier components mean gaming-tier pricing north of $2,000, battery life plummets under gaming loads, and the 14-inch screen may feel cramped for some games.

Bottom Line:

Finally, a gaming laptop you can take to client meetings without looking like you're about to speed-run Elden Ring. Serious performance, civilized design.

Why We Chose It:

ThinkPads have earned their business reputation over decades, and the X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 proves that legacy still matters. This convertible combines the reliability business professionals depend on with a gorgeous OLED display and modern Intel Core Ultra performance.

What Makes It Great:

The 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen with variable 30-120Hz refresh automatically optimizes for visual quality or battery life depending on your task. ThinkPad's legendary keyboard—still the benchmark for laptop typing—makes all-day writing sessions comfortable. With 32GB RAM, it handles enterprise applications smoothly. The 8MP IR camera delivers sharp video calls while Windows Hello provides instant secure login. Built to military durability standards, it survives the rigors of constant business travel.

Who It's For:

Enterprise professionals who need a laptop that IT departments actually support, executives who appreciate subtle quality over flashy designs, and road warriors who need tablet versatility with laptop productivity.

Limitations:

Enterprise-grade pricing means consumer sticker shock at $2,000+, the understated aesthetic won't impress design-focused friends, and forget about gaming on integrated graphics.

Bottom Line:

When your career depends on your laptop working perfectly every single day, the ThinkPad X1 delivers the reliability that justifies its business-class pricing.

Why We Chose It:

The HP Spectre x360 16 refuses to compromise on screen size, delivering a generous 16-inch OLED in a convertible package. When you need serious screen real estate for creative work but still want tablet flexibility, this is the laptop that delivers.

What Makes It Great:

That 16-inch 2.8K OLED display transforms everything—spreadsheets feel spacious, photo editing becomes precise, and movies look spectacular. HP's distinctive gem-cut design achieves premium aesthetics without crossing into gamer territory. Intel's Core Ultra 7-155H pairs with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage to handle creative workflows smoothly. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports connect to anything while the 360-degree hinge offers flexibility for presentations, sketching, or movie watching.

Who It's For:

Creatives who need more screen real estate than 14-inch ultrabooks provide, professionals who present in tablet mode, and users who want a laptop that genuinely looks and feels premium.

Limitations:

At 4+ pounds, portability suffers compared to smaller ultrabooks, pricing around $1,800+ reflects the premium positioning, and the large screen makes tablet mode somewhat unwieldy.

Bottom Line:

When 14 inches isn't enough but you still want convertible flexibility, the Spectre x360 16 delivers a gorgeous big-screen experience in a remarkably refined package.

Why We Chose It:

Most 17-inch laptops feel like carrying a textbook. The LG Gram 17 weighs 3 pounds. That's not a typo—LG crammed a full 17-inch display into a chassis lighter than many 13-inch ultrabooks. If you need big-screen productivity without the chiropractor bills, this is your laptop.

What Makes It Great:

The 17-inch WQXGA touchscreen delivers massive workspace—multiple documents side by side, complex spreadsheets without squinting, or code with ample line visibility. Intel's Core Ultra 7 258V combines with 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD for capable performance. WiFi 7 future-proofs connectivity while Dolby Atmos speakers punch above their weight. As a Copilot+ PC, Microsoft's AI features come built-in. The keyboard and trackpad remain comfortable despite the featherweight construction.

Who It's For:

Finance professionals drowning in multi-column spreadsheets, developers who want to see more code, creative workers who crave screen space, and anyone who's ruined their back carrying traditional 17-inch laptops.

Limitations:

The magnesium-alloy chassis, while light, feels less substantial than heavier alternatives, integrated graphics mean no gaming ambitions, and the engineering miracle carries premium pricing.

Bottom Line:

The LG Gram 17 proves you don't have to sacrifice portability for productivity—a genuinely remarkable feat of laptop engineering.

Why We Chose It:

The 2025 Surface Laptop proves that budget-friendly doesn't mean compromise-heavy. Microsoft brought their signature design language and Copilot+ AI features down to a price point that makes sense for students, first-time buyers, and anyone who values refinement over spec-sheet supremacy.

What Makes It Great:

The 13-inch touchscreen delivers Surface-quality visuals—crisp text, accurate colors, and responsive touch. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus pairs with 16GB RAM to handle everyday productivity smoothly while sipping battery. Microsoft's build quality remains impressive with options like the Alcantara keyboard deck. Copilot+ integration means AI assistance is baked in from day one. Battery life easily spans a full work or school day.

Who It's For:

Students who need reliable quality without breaking the bank, professionals upgrading from aging hardware, and anyone who appreciates thoughtful design over flashy gaming specs.

Limitations:

The 256GB base storage requires cloud reliance or external drives, ARM compatibility quirks may frustrate power users with legacy software, and 13 inches feels small for serious multitasking.

Bottom Line:

The Surface Laptop (2025) delivers what most people actually need—reliable performance, refined design, and all-day battery—without the premium pricing of its bigger siblings.