Shopping for back-to-school? These are the budget laptops I’d actually recommend

I dug through the specs, ratings, and price tags on six of Amazon’s most-bought budget laptops so you don’t have to. Here’s what’s actually worth buying.

Asus’ latest Zenbook puts a seriously bright OLED screen inside an impossibly slim body

Asus’ latest thin-and-light laptop pairs a premium OLED panel with a Ryzen AI processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

Asus’ powerful new gaming laptop with a 240Hz Mini LED display makes its global debut

The 2026 ROG Strix G18 is now available globally with up to RTX 5080 graphics and a 240Hz Mini LED display.

ASUS expands its ProArt lineup with a compact keyboard and a smart creator mouse

ASUS has expanded its ProArt ecosystem with the new ProArt Keyboard KD300 and ProArt Mouse MD301, bringing creator-focused features, compact design, and multi-device connectivity to professionals.

I spent a fortune on a Copilot+ PC, and I’ve barely ever touched Microsoft’s AI

My Copilot+ PC has dedicated AI hardware and its own Copilot key, yet Microsoft’s assistant has barely earned a place in my daily workflow.

Asus made a tiny AMD gaming beast, and the price is its scariest part

Asus has squeezed an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and RTX 5070 graphics into a three-liter gaming PC, although its compact dimensions carry a painful premium.

Asus ExpertBook Ultra review: A dreamy ultra-thin machine that surprised me with raw power

Asus ExpertBook Ultra wants to end your hunt for a thin and light powerhouse laptop that also wants to wow you with its performance. Despite a high asking price, it comes pretty close to achieving that goal.

ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8407AA review: Two screens finally earned their place in my bag

The ASUS Zenbook Duo turns two sharp OLED screens into a genuinely useful mobile workstation, though its steep price and modest graphics keep it aimed at specialists.

I used ASUS’ dual-screen laptop as a portable creative station, and my desk PC started collecting dust

The ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8407AA combines two OLED touchscreens, pen support, and a detachable keyboard to create a flexible mobile setup for designers and multitaskers.

I found 2 Prime Day gaming laptop deals that dodge the usual RGB regret

These MSI and ASUS Prime Day gaming laptop deals give you two sensible paths: stronger RTX 5060 performance or a bigger desk-first setup for less.