The Best Laptops for College Students
By Wirecutter
Dell XPS 13 (9310)
"Upgrade pick: The best ultrabook"
Apple MacBook Air (2020, M1)
"Our pick: A well-balanced MacBook"
Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 (13″)
"Our pick: The best Chromebook"
HP Laptop 14t-dq200
"Also great: The best Windows laptop under $500"
Apple iPad (8th generation, 32 GB)
"Our pick: The best tablet for almost anyone"
Lenovo Yoga 7i (14")
"Our pick: An excellent laptop for the price"
Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2020)
"Upgrade pick: A well-balanced MacBook"
Acer Aspire 5 A515-55-378V
"Budget pick: The best Windows laptop under $500"
Apple iPad (7th generation, 32 GB)
"Budget pick: The best tablet"
Lenovo Yoga C740 (14″)
"Our pick: An excellent laptop for the price"