Laptops and hybrids

News, reviews and guides on laptops and 2-in-1 computers.

Dell XPS 15 review: the perfect Windows laptop?

Dell XPS 15 review: the perfect Windows laptop?

Dell's 15in flagship takes the fight to Apple with a superb and relatively affordable high-performance laptop.

Aug 20 2017, 8:36PM

HP Elitebook X360 review: a classy, business-grade hybrid

HP Elitebook X360 review: a classy, business-grade hybrid

Looking for a powerful convertible laptop with enterprise-grade security? HP's latest 2-in-1 should be on your shortlist.

Aug 11 2017, 2:47PM

Toshiba Portégé X20 review: a hybrid that means business

Toshiba Portégé X20 review: a hybrid that means business

The market in business-grade convertible laptops is hotting up, as Toshiba enters the fray with a powerful new 2-in-1.

Aug 11 2017, 1:39PM

XPS 13 2-in-1 review: Dell's convertible flagship

XPS 13 2-in-1 review: Dell's convertible flagship

Dell's popular laptop is now available as a hybrid, but as our review reveals, there are compromises.

Aug 8 2017, 7:01PM

MacBook Pro 13in review: even slimmer and more powerful

MacBook Pro 13in review: even slimmer and more powerful

Apple gives the 2017 version of its performance laptop a speed boost, but there is a trade-off.

Aug 8 2017, 7:58AM

iPad Pro vs Surface Pro: 2017 showdown

iPad Pro vs Surface Pro: 2017 showdown

Both devices aim to be laptop killers, but which one is worthy of the title?

Jul 6 2017, 1:26PM

15in MacBook Pro vs Dell XPS 15

15in MacBook Pro vs Dell XPS 15

Looking for a high-performance laptop? Our new comparison of the latest Apple and Dell flagships reveals which is best.

Jul 4 2017, 9:00AM

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) review: now with all-day battery life

Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) review: now with all-day battery life

It may not be a huge upgrade over the Surface Pro 4, but our benchmark tests revealed one very pleasant surprise.

Jun 16 2017, 2:14PM

Microsoft Surface Laptop review: ultra-portable or ultra-pointless?

Microsoft Surface Laptop review: ultra-portable or ultra-pointless?

What's the deal with Windows 10 S? And how good is Microsoft's first traditional laptop? Our review will answer your questions.

Jun 16 2017, 12:49PM

First looks at Apple's new iMacs

First looks at Apple's new iMacs

We check out Apple's new desktop computers and give the lowdown on the latest MacBooks and next MacOS update.

Jun 6 2017, 3:36PM

New Surface Pro gets boost to speed and battery life

New Surface Pro gets boost to speed and battery life

Microsoft has added the latest Intel processors, longer battery life and improved accessories to its new hybrid laptop.

May 24 2017, 12:03PM

Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop and Windows 10S

Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop and Windows 10S

The stunning new Surface Laptop and locked-down version of Windows 10 may be suitable for business, as well as education.

May 3 2017, 6:54AM

Swift 7 review: Acer's new ultra-slim ultrabook

Swift 7 review: Acer's new ultra-slim ultrabook

The Acer Swift 7 is an incredibly thin laptop that you'll want to buy at first sight – just make sure you can live with its compromises.

Apr 7 2017, 10:21AM

Ten ways to speed up your laptop

Ten ways to speed up your laptop

Does your ageing laptop need a boost? We reveal the tweaks and upgrades that will give your Windows portable a new lease of life.

Mar 16 2017, 6:10AM

Yoga 720 hands-on: Lenovo's ultra-thin 2-in-1 laptop with 4K screen

Yoga 720 hands-on: Lenovo's ultra-thin 2-in-1 laptop with 4K screen

Lenovo's latest 13in and 15in hybrid laptops offer options for 4K displays, 1TB SSDs and dedicated graphics, but at what price?

Mar 2 2017, 10:36PM

Dell XPS 13 review: The best laptop gets even better

Dell XPS 13 review: The best laptop gets even better

Competition among Windows laptops is increasing, so we put the new 2017 version of Dell's iconic XPS 13 to the test to see how it fares.

Feb 1 2017, 9:00AM

Hands-on with Dell’s ultra-slim 13in hybrid laptop

Hands-on with Dell’s ultra-slim 13in hybrid laptop

The XPS 13 was one of our favourite laptops of last year, but can the new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 match that success?

Jan 9 2017, 2:51PM

ZenBook 3 review: a MacBook alternative for Windows users

ZenBook 3 review: a MacBook alternative for Windows users

Looking for a Windows 10 laptop to rival Apple's latest ultraportable? The Asus ZenBook 3 may be just what you're after.

Dec 12 2016, 4:17PM

Apple MacBook Pro 2016: the verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 2016: the verdict

Apple's new flagship notebook is lighter, sleeker and offers several improvements, but is it worth the extra price? We put the 13in MacBook Pro 2016 to the test.

Nov 10 2016, 10:39AM

Should you upgrade or replace hardware?

Should you upgrade or replace hardware?

A new survey of IT managers has found that opinion is evenly divided, so we look at the pros and cons of each option.

Nov 9 2016, 11:23AM

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