I was thinking macbook but have heard mixed reviews for the durability of the newer models. If you have one and would recommend could you please lmk which model you have?

I would love to have one for the longer term (5yrs or so+) - and happy to pay more for the quality!

I'm not in a particular rush to buy a laptop at the moment, just waiting for the right moment to buy one. My current laptop is nearly 10 years old, Acer laptop at that.

There are several options that entice me, in no particular order;

1. HP Pavilion Plus 14 (Ryzen 7 7840U)

2. Asus Zenbook 14 (Ryzen 7 8840HS)

3. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon X)

4. MacBook Air 13 M2

5. Asus Vivobook S 14 (Core Ultra 9)

Here are my criteria;

1. USD 1,000 or less

2. no touchscreen (don't want to increase the cost unnecessarily)

3. office use, not a creator (multiple tabs of internet browser, Microsoft Office and video calls/meetings simultaneously)

4. 16GB RAM

5. Thin and light

6. Relatively powerful for performance headroom and long battery life

7. OLED, 120hz refresh panel (optional)

8. premium build (optional)

Anyone of you who have owned 1 or more of the above laptops? What are they like? Long term use? Brand's product longevity and durability? Anything you can tell me?

Macbook Air 13 M2 has been a touch and go for me as the first choice, as I'm massively put off by Apple's "RAM scam" and stubborn price tags. Aside from their RAM antics and absence of high refresh rate OLED panels, the entry M2 Air is still an enticing option for me. Is 8GB enough for the workflow I described above?

HP Pavilion Plus 14 ticks most of the boxes; no touchscreen, high refresh rate OLED panel, powerful enough, build is simple and okay, thin and light, fair I/O ports (although it would be great to have USB 4) and the most affordable of this bunch. Though, I have seen people saying HP aren't good with their products' longevity; dying battery after only a couple years of use and wouldn't hold change for more than 5 minutes and so on.

As for other manufacturers, I heard Asus are terrible with the quality control. Their laptops are affordable with those specs for a reason; they cheap out on components, and durability suffers. Is this true?

I'm not sure if these are isolated cases, or they happen en masse. So anyone who has had experiences with the aforementioned laptops or brands, please let me know if they are worth looking into, and your recommendations. Thanks!

I'm trying to find myself the best laptop with a budget of around 1500 but it's a bit too much. There seems to be so many different options and brands that it can be hard finding a laptop that I can keep using confidently for the next years to come.

I have thought about getting the new Samsung galaxybook 5 pro but people seem to have a lot of colorful opinions of it. Is it any good? Probably. But I want most value for my money. Some people recommend the Macbook M4 air witch seems to be a really good machine, although I am slighty conserned by the fact that I don't own any other apple products. I have a Samsung phone and am also thinking of upgrading my phone to a newer model. I won't be using the laptop for gaming but I will be using it for webdesign, school and work and for watching movies. I would like a good webcam too although an external webcam could do the job too but I fon't want to carry around extra stuff.

With these things in mind should I buy the Galaxybook 5 pro for the ecosystem? I also see many people talking about other laptops such as the Asus Zenbook 14 or the Dell XPS.

Could you good people of reddit recommend me the best laptops for 2025?

How would you rank the major laptop brands (Apple, Dell, HP, ASUS, Acer, Samsung, MSI, Lenovo, etc) from best to worst in terms of overall quality, reliability, and longevity of their products.

What's the best laptop currently on the market? One with all the bells and whistles, highest specs available, and fully 4k with high color accuracy. I'm curious what's out there. Are there only models available built to custom parameters that fit the bill, or are there off-the-shelf models available? Go nuts.

I have been saving up and can afford any computer I want but know nothing about computers, I need help figuring it out what to get. I need something that can handle large xlsx and coding files, that can be connected to a monitor for 10+ hours without overheating, that runs on a windows 11 software and that has an ok battery life with a nice keyboard for when I am not on my monitor. I am currently thinking about the Windows Surface 7 but wanted to ask the community as I don't know what I am doing. PLEASE HELP ME :).

I usually use my laptop for things that I believe are simple. I watch and download movies, browse the internet with many tabs open, use Word and Excel, and run screenwriting programs. And not much more.

Sometimes, for work-related reasons, I edit videos and photos. Right now, it’s not something I do frequently, but it might be in the future. So, it would be nice if my laptop could handle these tasks with ease.

I don’t play video games or do streaming.

With this in mind, what laptop would you recommend I buy in 2025? Considering that I hope my laptop will last me for several years and that I can make the most out of it.

One more thing: I love watching movies, so I’m not sure if this is relevant, but I suppose I’d prefer a screen that allows me to enjoy them. I mean good resolution and, maybe, a decent size. Right now, I have a laptop with a 16-inch screen.

One last thing: I work with a lot of files, and for example, my laptop's storage is currently almost full. Maybe this could be solved with an external hard drive or something similar. But I suppose I’d prefer a laptop that already comes with ample storage.

I guess it’s obvious to say that I’m looking for something good (something that meets the needs I described), aesthetically pleasing, and, if possible, affordable.

Alright, that’s all.
Do you have any recommendations?
I’m looking forward to your suggestions!

I've had two XPS, and they've both had power port problems. I am ready to start the new year with a laptop that works. Had Apples back in a different life. If you search for "Best Laptop" lists they are compromised by sponsors... Lenovo, Hp, Dell are usually on the lists. So I come to reddit and its expert-users: what is the best laptop not only for 2024 but for the future. I am skeptical of the "A.I. ready" stuff. Snapdragon? Also, what ports are important... different reviews have contradictory advice. I await your wisdom(s).

What brand makes the best laptop for longevity, durability, and reliability. Dell used to be my favorite brand until the 4K Inspiron (with a built in battery) that I purchased open-box off of a seller on Ebay (seemed like a small business computer retailer) in early 2018 just died this June. I'm thinking about an ASUS.

Alright y’all, what’s the best all-around laptop right now?

Not looking to game or edit videos or anything wild,  just something fast, reliable, doesn’t sound like a jet engine, and hopefully won’t be a paperweight in two years. Bonus points if the keyboard doesn’t feel like typing on cereal.

I've had too many laptops die just after the warranty ends, looking to buy something that’ll survive at least more than two years. Curious what brands people trust these days for durability and build quality. Would love to hear your experiences with support too.

I'm looking for a good windows based laptop for home purposes. I am not a gamer. I do some documentation, internet usage, genealogy, etc.

Does anyone have any recommendations what I can look for or brands to stay away from? Thanks.

I've been struggling to find the "perfect" MacBook-comparable Windows laptop for college. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

• <$2,000

• 14"-15.6"

• portable, light, slim

• battery efficient

• relatively powerful

• Light gaming is a plus, not a huge priority

• Used for mostly work/school, And streaming

Some that stood out were the Surface 7, the Lenovo Slim 9i, the Asus Zenbook, Dell Xps maybe but they each have some downsides

My company gives me a stipend for a new laptop. Any suggestions? I’m a therapist, nothing tech heavy. We have an online platform so everything is saved on there. Just looking for lightweight and easy. I’m usually an Apple person but open to other brands.

• Total budget (in local currency) and country of purchase. Please do not use USD unless purchasing in the US:

Up to $1500

• Are you open to refurbs/used?

No

• How would you prioritize form factor (Ultrabooks, 2-in-1, etc.), build quality, performance, and battery life?

Battery life is important, nice design.

• How important is weight and thinness to you?

Yes, I am using macbook pro 2020 M1 and it's fine

• Do you have a preferred screen size? If indifferent, put N/A.

13 or 15 inches (2k minimum resolution)

• Are you doing any CAD/video editing/photo editing/gaming? List which programs/games you desire to run.

No, mostly office and lots of browser tabs

• Any specific requirements such as good keyboard, reliable build quality, touch-screen, finger-print reader, optical drive or good input devices (keyboard/touchpad)?

Good keyboard are the pluses!

* I am considering between Lenovo thinkpad x1 carbon gen 10 and dell xps 13/15. Thanks all

Out of all the competing laptop companies attempting to pander to your home computing needs, which one has created the best? Not just shear force either btw, it could be as ancient lenovo as you want to bring up. But the 'quality' is ranked in several ways cpu performance, gpu or integrated performance, storage, durability, and ability to modify (matters least).

Let's say models of laptops with mid range specs for office environments, integrated graphics are fine.