Carol G. Rhodes

Consumer Reports Best Laptops 2025. We regularly test the most promising laptops, from sleek ultrabooks to cheap chromebooks to massive gaming laptops and beyond. Shopping for a laptop can be challenging.

The 8 best laptops of 2025. Our current best dell laptop for most people is the inspiron 16 plus (7630), for its robust processing power and a sharp 120hz display relative to its price.