I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest
I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest

When the MacBook Neo arrived last month, I knew Windows laptop makers were in trouble. For $599, the Neo offers fantastic build quality and solid performance in a sleek and ultra-portable package. Windows laptops in this price range tend to be ugly, cheap-feeling, and a little slow. Despite years of rumors, the MacBook Neo still […]

Asus’ lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative
Asus’ lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative

I already put Asus’ new Zenbook A16 through the wringer when I brought a pre-production unit with me to CES. I loved it for its ample power in an impressively light 16-inch chassis. It’s speedy enough for part-time content creation, it’s got lengthy battery life, and its large OLED screen is crisp and vivid. Now, […]

The new MacBook Pro is still fast as hell
The new MacBook Pro is still fast as hell

Apple’s flagship 16-inch MacBook Pro has reigned supreme in the world of creator-focused laptops since its M-series processor overhaul in 2021. Since then, we’ve mostly seen the same design with year-over-year chip bumps and small refinements. “If it ain’t broke,” right? If you want to know everything about this machine, you can read our review […]

MacBook Air M5 review: a small update for the ‘just right’ Mac
MacBook Air M5 review: a small update for the ‘just right’ Mac

Not much has changed in the new MacBook Air for 2026: It now has the M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7, and faster storage starting at 512GB instead of 256GB. It’s just as outstanding a computer as last year’s model, even if it’s a shame it’s $100 more expensive. The bigger change has happened to the Air. […]

I reviewed the MacBook Neo, ask me anything
I reviewed the MacBook Neo, ask me anything

It’s MacBook Neo review day, so let’s talk Apple’s new $599 laptop. I’m going to host another AMA for Verge subscribers today at 11AM PT / 2PM ET. Like last time, it’ll all take place in the comments section of this post. What do you want to know about the MacBook Neo? I’ve got the […]

MacBook Neo review: the Mac for the masses
MacBook Neo review: the Mac for the masses

The MacBook Neo is basically the M1 MacBook Air all over again. That laptop changed the game in 2020, and became the default option for just about anyone who wanted a great all-around thin-and-light laptop and could spend $1,000. The M1 Air was good enough that you could still buy a new one until last […]

Apple’s new M5 Max feels like a huge upgrade if you bought your laptop three years ago
Apple’s new M5 Max feels like a huge upgrade if you bought your laptop three years ago

We’ve been busy testing many new MacBooks, ranging from the new $1,099 M5 MacBook Air, going all the way up the $6,149 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip. While these computers are identical in design to last year’s models, they have some things in common: neither delivers a significant lead over their M4 […]

This limited edition Death Stranding-inspired tablet is the coolest computer I’ve ever touched
This limited edition Death Stranding-inspired tablet is the coolest computer I’ve ever touched

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 was already a unique beast. It’s a chunky gaming tablet with impressive AMD Strix Halo integrated graphics. I was really into it when I reviewed it around this time last year. But just look at it now, clad in the stylings of Hideo Kojima’s game studio and his longtime collaborator, […]

HP ZBook Ultra G1a review: a business-class workstation that’s got game
HP ZBook Ultra G1a review: a business-class workstation that’s got game

Business laptops are typically dull computers foisted on employees en masse. But higher-end enterprise workstation notebooks sometimes get an interesting enough blend of power and features to appeal to enthusiasts. HP’s ZBook Ultra G1a is a nice example. It’s easy to see it as another gray boring-book for spendy business types, until you notice a […]

Asus Zenbook Duo (2026) review: twice as nice — for a price
Asus Zenbook Duo (2026) review: twice as nice — for a price

The most helpful thing you can add to any laptop for productivity is a second screen. That’s why I love laptops like the Asus Zenbook Duo. Its twin 14-inch OLED displays are attached by a redesigned hinge that now holds them closer together and on a single plane, for a more seamless look than previous […]