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The best Windows laptops for 2024

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The Dell XPS 13 has one of the best screens you can find on a 13-inch ultraportable.

Acer Aspire 5pire 5 is the top budget choice in our best Windows laptop guide.

It has a stellar display, a solid keyboard and a solid trackpad.

It also comes with an advanced operating system with advanced security features.

The ROG Zephyrus G14 has a sleek retro-future aesthetic, a comfortable keyboard and a smooth 144Hz, 14-inch screen.

MSI’s Stealth 14 Studio packs a lot of processing power in a very portable package.

The Surface Pro is incredibly fast and efficient, thanks to Qualcomm 's new Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chips.

The new OLED screen option makes colors pop off the screen and also ensures inky dark black levels.

Windows laptops run on Microsoft ’s Windows OS, whereas Chromebooks use Google 's Chrome OS.

Windows laptops can be equipped with powerful processors and discrete graphics, making them suitable for demanding tasks like gaming or video editing.

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