Best Laptops of 2024: MacBook Air M3, XPS 14, Zephyrus G14 & More
We tested 18 laptops across categories. Here are the top picks for students, creators, gamers, and professionals.
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Our Top Picks
MacBook Air 13" M3 (16GB/512GB)
Students, travelers, office workers — 90% of users
Pro: 18h battery, fanless silence, M3 speed, 2.7 lb, 2 ext displays (lid closed)
Con: 60 Hz screen, 2 ports left side only, 8GB base insufficient
Dell XPS 14 (Core Ultra 7 / RTX 4050 / 3.2K OLED)
Video editors, 3D artists, Windows creative pros
Pro: Gorgeous 3.2K 120Hz OLED, RTX 4050 creator GPU, premium build
Con: 6-7h battery, zero-lattice keyboard learning curve, port poverty
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024, RTX 4070)
Gamers who travel, students needing GPU compute
Pro: RTX 4070 in 1.5kg, 3K OLED G-SYNC, full ports, AniMe Vision
Con: Soldered RAM (32GB max), single SSD, loud fans in Turbo
MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro (18GB/512GB)
Developers, video pros, power users staying in macOS
Pro: 120Hz Mini-LED, M3 Pro/Max power, 14h battery, best speakers
Con: $1,999+, heavier (3.5lb), notch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 (Core Ultra)
Business travelers, keyboard enthusiasts, IT fleets
Pro: Legendary keyboard, 2.5lb, MIL-STD, great port selection, vPro
Con: 16:10 IPS only (no OLED base), soldered RAM, pricey