Five months later, the HP Spectre Folio is still one of my favorite laptops
HP's Spectre Folio is a leather-wrapped laptop with a really weird 2-in-1 design. It might seem like it's full of gimmicks, a one-off that HP put out there just to attract some attention. But after using it for several months, I've discovered that nothing could be farther from the truth.
Acer Swift 3 (2019) vs. Asus ZenBook 14 UX433
You don't have to settle for a too-small 13.3-inch laptop nor one that's too large at 15.6 inches. Instead, you can choose the Goldilocks option: A 14-inch laptop that's neither too big nor too tiny. The ZenBook 14 and Acer Swift 3 present two different options with strengths and weaknesses.
Who is Microsoft’s new Edge browser for? Probably not you or me
Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge browser is confusing. Is it for enterprise customers who will benefit from its hooks to Internet Explorer, Microsoft's cloud services, and platform agnosticism? Or is it for consumers who will like its privacy and security features? Probably the former, actually.
HP Spectre x360 13 (2019) review
HP’s updated Spectre x360 13 is dubbed the “gem-cut” for a reason. It looks like a gem cutter went to work on the chassis, and its many angles catch the light and look great. It’s also fast, well-built, and lasts a long time on a single charge. Check out our full HP Spectre x360 13-inch review.
Acer Swift 5 vs. Dell XPS 15
Acer's Swift 5 aims at a singular accomplishment: to be the lightest 15-inch laptop on the market. And it succeeds, coming in at a featherweight 2.2 pounds. But it's facing stiff competition in the all-around excellent XPS 15. Which is better worth your money in a head-to-head no-holds-barred matchup?
Acer Swift 5 (2019) review
The 2019 Swift 5 is the lightest 15-inch laptop around, but Acer had to cut some things to get there. The biggest loser is battery life, where too little capacity cuts longevity. Performance is good, durability is decent, but overall the focus on weight forces an important compromise.
Apple MacBook vs. Dell XPS 13
The laptop market is full of small laptop options, and thanks to a number of component improvements many of them squeeze in lots of performance and reasonably sized displays. The Apple MacBook is one small laptop that's facing far more competition lately, including the Dell XPS 13. Which is better?
Microsoft Surface Laptop 2 vs. Dell XPS 13
The premium 13-inch notebook market is chock full of excellent options, with nearly every manufacturer offering at least one solid contender. For Dell, that's the XPS 13, and it's been one our favorites for quite some time. Microsoft has updated its own to the Surface Laptop 2, but can it compete?
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 vs. HP Spectre x360 13
LG has entered the competitive 360-degree convertible 2-in-1 market with its Gram 14, a conservatively designed laptop that's light and sports a ton of battery capacity. That pits it against our favorite HP Spectre x360, a 2-in-1 that works just as well as a clamshell laptop. Which wins this battle?
Chromebook 13 vs. Google Pixelbook: Acer model takes on the king
Google's Pixelbook has held the mantle of most premium Chromebook for a while now, and it's also one of the best-built and most attractively designed. It has challengers, though, including the Acer Chromebook 13, the fastest Chrome OS clamshell notebook around. Can Acer's pricy speedster keep up?
The 5 best laptops of CES 2019
Laptop manufacturers are doubling down on tiny bezels and HDR at CES 2019, looking to fit the best displays possible into the smalles chassis. Here, we highlight the five best laptops we've seen, including the newest Dell XPS 13, the Huawei MateBook 13, the Asus ZenBook S13, and a couple of new Lenovos.
Lenovo’s Yoga S940, C730 up the wow factor with stunning OLED, HDR screens
Lenovo is leveraging the latest display technologies with its newest laptops, to go along with an innovative new AIO desktop, the Yoga A940, for creative professionals. The Yoga A940 offers HDR and a host of hands-free tech, while the Yoga C730 2-in-1 is built around an AMOLED 4K UHD display with HDR.
The Asus ZenBook S13 has the world’s thinnest laptop bezels
Asus is doubling down on its commitment to tiny bezels with its latest laptops, including the ZenBook S13 that is the "world's slimmest" and the "world's thinnest with discrete graphics." The VivoBook 14, 15, 17 are more mainstream options, while the StudioBook S is aimed at professional content creators.
Asus ZenBook 15 UX533 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme: Can challenger prevail?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme is aimed directly at ThinkPad enthusiasts who love the line's design and build quality and have hungered for more performance. The Asus ZenBook 15 leverages tiny bezels and lower-powered components for a longer-lasting and more svelte notebook. Which wins head-to-head?
Asus ZenBook 15 UX533 vs. MacBook Pro 15: Can Apple be toppled?
Apple's MacBook Pro 15 is a portable powerhouse and serves as the MacOS flagship. It's gorgeous, well-equipped, and costs an arm and a leg. It's pitted against a Windows notebook ecosystem with a host of excellent options. Asus's ZenBook 15 competitor packs its power into a tiny chassis. Which is better?
Asus ZenBook 15 UX533 vs. Dell XPS 15: A battle royale with one clear winner
Asus uses some tiny bezels to make a very small 15-inch class notebook. It's a well-configured machine with a fast U-series CPU, lots of RAM and storage, and solid performance and battery life. But the Dell XPS stands in its way, with a faster processor and better displays. Which wins head-to-head?
Asus ZenBook 14 UX433 vs. Dell XPS 13
Dell was the first to start shrinking display bezels in an effort to make ever-smaller notebooks, and its XPS 13 has been the iconic example of the trend. Asus decided it wanted in on that game, and its ZenBook 14 UX433 is part of a new line of tiny-bezeled clamshells. Can it take on the industry leader?
Acer Swift 7 vs. Apple MacBook Air
Acer's Swift 7 is singularly focused on being as thin as possible, and it succeeds -- rivaling the iPhone X at around 0.35 inches thick. But its keyboard has a weird layout and its touchpad doesn't click, making it hard to use. Does Apple's MacBook Air win out as being more pleasant to use?
HP Spectre Folio vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 kicked off the Windows 2-in-1 phase, and it creates a new kind of PC that's flexible and powerful. HP just introduced its Spectre Folio, an equally flexible 2-in-1 with a luxurious leather construction, that company's attempt to "reinvent the PC." Which of them is better?