8 Best Laptops (2026), WIRED-Tested and Approved

Our expert team of laptop testers stand behind these Windows laptops, MacBooks, Chromebooks, and Linux portables.

Intel’s Panther Lake Chips Aren’t Just Good—They Beat Apple’s M5

I’ve tested two new laptops powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scored a much-needed win with the Core Ultra Series 3.

3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): WIRED-Tested and Approved

Most gaming laptops under $1,000 aren’t great, but these three machines stand out above the rest.

Lenovo LOQ 15 Review: The Best Gaming Laptop Under $1,000

It’s rare to find a gaming laptop under $1,000 without any major compromises, but the Lenovo LOQ 15 surprises.

Best External Hard Drive (2026): SSD to Store Data, Video, and More

Need an ultrafast drive for video editing or a rugged option to back up your photos in the field? We’ve got a solution for every situation.

Best Mesh Wi-Fi Systems (2026): Netgear, Asus, Amazon, and More

Forget about patchy internet connections and dead spots in the house. These WIRED-tested multiroom mesh systems will get you online in no time.

Best Wi-Fi Routers of 2026 for Working, Gaming, and Streaming

Don’t suffer the buffer. These WIRED-tested home routers will deliver reliable internet across your home, whatever your needs or budget.

Lenovo’s Legion Pro Rollable Gaming Laptop Goes Ultrawide at the Press of a Key

Lenovo brought a Legion gaming laptop to CES this year with a rollable OLED display that expands horizontally by six inches.

Framework Laptop 16 (RTX 5070) Review: A Dream Come True

With upgradable graphics, the Framework Laptop 16 achieves what PC nerds have only ever dreamed of.