Compare laptops before you buy.

Line up review scores, value, release age, laptop specs, and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 16

The review score is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $645.

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Budget Laptops

Best valueAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS / 16GB LPDDR5X / 16-inch 2K 120Hz OLED

The review score is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score85

Value score100

Price$679

Release age2y 5m old

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Best for

ultraportable travelOLED displayeveryday productivityvalue buyers

Consensus

85/100

Release age

2y 5m old

Value score

100/100

Budget Laptops

Best valueIntel Core Ultra 5 226V (Lunar Lake) / 16GB LPDDR5X / FHD+ OLED

The review score is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score87

Value score95

Price$799

Release age2y 2m old

User score—

Best for

ultraportable travelOLED displayeveryday productivityvalue buyers

Consensus

87/100

Release age

2y 2m old

Value score

95/100