Find the best laptop in 2026

Powered by a 10-core Intel Core i7-1355U processor with 16GB RAM and a crisp 16-inch 1200p IPS display covering 100% sRGB, this ThinkPad delivers reliable business performance with a full port array including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and Ethernet. It also impresses with a durable chassis, a backlit keyboard with numeric keypad, and enterprise-grade security features like a dTPM 2.0 chip and webcam privacy shutter. This laptop suits office workers and students prioritizing data entry, document review, and video conferencing, not graphics-heavy tasks.

Designed to maximize graphics and processor power limits, the Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GPU are cooled by a Cryo-Chamber that elevates the chassis to increase airflow. The 16-inch 240Hz display reaches 500 nits and 100% DCI-P3 coverage, while a Gorilla Glass window reveals customizable AlienFX lighting. This laptop best suits competitive gamers and video editors who need high frame rates and color accuracy in a 3.4kg desktop replacement.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235U vPro processor with built-in AI Boost NPU (12 TOPS) brings local AI acceleration to a 16-inch business laptop, paired with 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD. Its port selection is thorough, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E, suiting desk-bound and mobile workflows alike. This Dell Pro 16 is best for IT-managed office environments where vPro remote management and wired connectivity outweigh the dim 300-nit screen and 55Wh battery.