### Best Laptops of 2024: Top Picks and Reviews

The M3 MacBook Air stands out as a top choice for performance and portability in 2024.

### Top Laptops of 2024: Best Picks for Every User
* 💻 The M3 MacBook Air stands out for its **portability**, **excellent performance**, and **impressive battery life**, available in both **13 and 15-inch sizes** starting at **$1,000**.
* 🍏 With the introduction of Apple's M series chips, the MacBook Air now offers a **powerful option** without needing to upgrade to the pricier MacBook Pro.
* 🖥 The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is a strong Windows competitor, also starting at **$1,000**, featuring a sleek design and processing performance that rivals the **M3 Air** while boasting **superior battery life**.
* 🎮 For gamers and content creators, the Republic of Gamers Zephyr G14 offers a **stunning 14-inch OLED display** and a solid array of ports, starting at **around $1,600**.
* 💼 On the budget-friendly side, the Lenovo Duet 11 is a Chrome OS tablet priced at **$350**, ideal for entertainment and productivity with the inclusion of a **nice keyboard cover**.
* 🌐 While the Duet 11 may not be the most powerful option, it serves well as a **secondary device for everyday online tasks**.
* 🔍 This overview only scratches the surface of the best laptops tested this year; for a **comprehensive list**, visit CNET.com.
* 🗣 ️ Share your favorite laptop in the comments and let us know which models you’re **excited about for 2025**!

Best Laptops of 2024

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Best Laptops of 2024: Apple MacBook Air M3

Overview of best laptops of 2024, starting with the M3 MacBook Air.

Excellent performance and battery life due to the M series chip; available in 13 and 15-inch sizes.

Slim, fanless design; starts at $1000 (M3) or $88.99 (M2) with 16GB of RAM.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: A Windows alternative to the MacBook Air, starting at $1000.

Surface Laptop 7 offers solid feel, competitive processing performance, and better battery life than the Air.

ROG Zephyrus G14: For gaming or content creation, with a 14-inch OLED screen and good ports; starts around $1600.

Lenovo Duet 11: A Chrome OS tablet for entertainment and productivity, starting at $350 with keyboard.

Suitable as a secondary device or for basic online tasks; not very powerful.