Shopping for a new laptop in 2026 can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
In this video, Forbes Vetted executive editor Dave Johnson walks you through the best laptops of the year, based on hands-on testing from our expert team. Dave and his team put more than 20 laptops through real-world use, evaluating everything from performance and display quality to battery life and overall value.
Whether you need a powerful machine for work, a versatile 2-in-1, or a gaming laptop that can keep up, Dave breaks down the top picks and explains what actually matters when choosing your next device.
If your current laptop is slowing you down, this guide will help you find the right upgrade—without wasting your money.
00:00 – Intro
01:01 – Best Laptop Overall
02:27 – Best Premium Laptop
03:38 – Best 2-in-1 Laptop
04:38 – Best Gaming Laptop
06:11 – Best Business Laptop
07:14 – Final Thoughts
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 –
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 –
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very well made video , thank you !
Good content now!
Honestly some great and reasonable picks from Forbes, a place where you would NOT expect a review like this where gamers get even a thought. Good on them to even recognize that laptops are not only for work and business but for personal stuff too like gaming and relaxing with watching Youtube.
The only worthy laptop to buy is Framework 13 Pro
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Have you heard of Googlebook? That’s gonna make most of these obsolete.