If you're looking to buy a laptop, then you might have noticed that there's a dizzying range of choice and a large number of manufacturers. We've picked out six of the best laptops for 2021 – we're confident these brilliant laptops won't let you down. Not sure how to choose a laptop? No problem, we also cover the main specs and features you'll need to look out for.

When buying a laptop, your first question should always be, ‘what do I need it for?' The second should be, ‘what's my budget?'

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Get the right laptop for your requirements and price point and it will last you a good few years. You won't be constantly eyeing up other new models online wondering if you should have picked them instead.

While you don't want to overspend on a model that is stuffed full of cool-sounding features (that you may never use), it's also important not to go too cheap. That's why we've picked out laptops below that are fast and will last. They may not be the cheapest, but over the years they will prove great value.

Which are the Best Laptops to Buy?

These are the top choice laptops to go for, from under $800 to nearly $2,000:

Apple MacBook Pro with Touchbar – an outstanding Apple laptop with a great screen
Dell XPS 13– super slim and portable
Microsoft Surface Laptop – offers premium feel and performance
Lenovo Yoga 920 – a laptop/tablet hybrid with plenty of power
Google PixelBook – the best Chromebook on the market
Acer Spin 5 – a stunning screen that folds back on itself
Acer Swift 3 – a premium-feel laptop that starts from a low price
Lenovo Ideapad 330 – modest specs, but great value at around $300

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Model	Apple MacBook Pro W/ Touchbar	Dell XPS 13	Microsoft Surface Laptop	Lenovo Yoga 920	Google Pixelbook	Acer Spin 5	Acer Swift 3	Lenovo Ideapad 330
Screen size	13 – 15-inch	13-inch	13-inch	13.9-inch	12.3-inch	13 – 15-inch	14 – 15-inch	15.6″
Operating system	MacOS	Windows 10	Windows 10	Windows 10	Windows 10	Windows 10	Windows 10	Windows 10
Processor	Intel i5 – i9	Intel Core i5 – i7	Intel Core i5 – i7	Intel Core i5 – i7	Intel Core i5 – i7	Intel Core i5 – i7	Intel Core i3 – i7	Intel Core i3
RAM	8GB – 16GB	8GB – 16GB	4GB -16GB	8GB – 16GB	8GB – 16GB	8GB	4GB – 8GB	4GB
Storage	128GB – 512GB	256GB – 1TB	128GB – 1TB	256GB – 1TB	128GB – 512GB	256GB – 1TB	256GB – 1TB	1TB
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Apple MacBook Pro with Touchbar

Price: From $1,799
Size: 13 or 15-inch
Processor: 8th gen Intel Core i5 – 9th gen Intel Core i9
Storage: 128GB – 512GB SSD
RAM: 8GB – 16GB
Graphics: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640/655
Screen resolution: 2560 x 1600

The must-have accessory for coffee shop regulars everywhere, Apple MacBooks have a long-established reputation for being expensive, yet high quality. If you know someone with a MacBook, chances are they're evangelical about it and wouldn’t consider going back to a (whisper it) Windows model.

There’s a reason for this, too. Spend some time with the MacBook Pro, and this will soon become apparent. Not only is the Pro designed beautifully, but it runs like a dream too, powered by an 8th generation Intel i5 (good) or i7 (great) processor, and up to 16GB of RAM for silky smooth multi-tasking.

The Retina screen is pixel-perfect and crisp. It’ll look stunning whether you’re checking out your holiday snaps or filling in your tax returns.

The Touchbar, introduced in 2016, is divisive, and the jury is still out. Some love the extra element of control the slim screen above the keyboard adds, while others see it as a gimmick. More useful, arguably, is the fingerprint sensor. Coupled with Apple Pay, this means you don’t have to keep adding your password with each purchase, but can simply use a fingerprint instead.

Yes, it’s expensive. The range starts at $1,799 and goes up to $2,700 if you want the most powerful model. However, it’s good value – your MacBook Pro will likely last you many a year, and turn heads practically every day.

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Pros:

Plenty of power
Appealing design
Excellent battery life

Dell XPS 13

Price: From $999
Size: 13-inch
Processor: 8th gen Intel Core i5 – Intel Core i7
Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSD
RAM: 8GB – 16GB
Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics
Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080

Dell’s laptop range can be somewhat spotty among the cheaper models, but there’s little doubt that the XPS 13 series is a real contender for those who want a balance of raw power and slim portability.

The XPS range feels like a premium laptop. For Dell, design has been a consideration since day one, and not just an afterthought – these laptops are genuine MacBook competitors.

The Dell XPS 13 is compact, with the company claiming it’s the smallest 13-inch laptop available. An impressive feat, and one that’s helped by the XPS’s impressively small bezel around the screen. We’re not quite at a frameless screen just yet, but this is a good compromise, accentuating the clear and vibrant screen quality.

The battery life has some serious staying power too. While we know not to take manufacturer's statements as gospel, the 19 hours that the company claims shouldn’t prove too far off the mark, depending on what you’re doing. Coupled with the diminutive size (it weighs just 2.67 pounds), this makes the XPS 13 an excellent travel companion.

Pros:

Impressively slim
Powerful processor
Long-lasting battery

Microsoft Surface Laptop

Price: From $799
Size: 13-inch
Processor: 7th gen Intel Core i5 – Intel Core i7
Storage: 128GB – 1TB SSD
RAM: 4GB – 16GB
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 (i5) / Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 (i7)
Screen resolution: 2256 x 1504

The Microsoft Surface Laptop is another model that wears its premium price tag on its sleeve – or rather its, Italian Alcantara fabric keyboard.

Yes, as soon as you open this up you can see where your money went. But, this isn't just a smart dressed slouch – there’s lot of power under the hood too that will make short work of your daily tasks.

An addition to Microsoft’s Surface tablet range, The Surface Laptop, as the name suggests, is designed for the people who liked the Surface Pro tablet, but wanted a ‘proper’ laptop. Microsoft has delivered in style here.

The specs are powerful, with the laptop boasting a 7th generation Intel i5 or i7 processor, up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. It’s a genuine competitor to the MacBook, and while it may not be as impressive in a few key areas (the PixelSense screen on the Surface can’t quite match the resolution of Apple’s stunning Retina screen), it’s a viable alternative for those looking for a stylish and powerful machine running the Windows operating system.<

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