The Best Laptops for College Students in 2020

By PCMag
Apple MacBook Air (2020)
"Best for Basic Productivity for macOS Fans"
Acer Swift 5 (14-Inch)
"Best for Extreme Weight Savings on a Budget"
MSI Bravo 15
"Best for Gamers on a Budget"
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
"Best for Pen-Centric Note Takers, Presenters"
Lenovo Chromebook Duet
"Best for Dollar-Strapped Students on the Go"
HP Envy x360 13 (2020)
"Best for Schlepping Around Campus, Screen Sharing"
Apple MacBook Pro 13-Inch (2020)
"Best for Studies in Creative and Graphical Fields"
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14
"Best for Mainstream Use, Occasional Multimedia Editing"
Dell Inspiron 14 7000 (7490)
"Best for Good Value in a Slick, Premium Laptop"
Asus VivoBook S15 (S533)
"Best for Seekers of a Large Screen, Colorful Design"