The best Windows laptops in 2024: our top

The best Windows laptopsThe best Windows laptops are light enough to carry all day, powerful enough to tackle your daily workload with ease and power-efficient enough that you don't need to worry about unplugging to get work done on the go.

Sure we also have a full list of the best laptops overall, which includes MacBooks and Chromebooks, but this is the list for Windows diehards who want a new laptop running Windows 11. If you're ride-or-die for Microsoft's OS, this is the list for you.

And you can trust these recommendations because here at Tom's Guide we review dozens of laptops from the top manufacturers every year, and only recommend the best. We know because we evaluate every system in our testing lab and in the real world, running benchmark tests, display tests and battery life tests as well as using it in day-to-day work and play.

Based on our testing, these are the best Windows laptops you can buy, and you can read our full review of each machine to help you make a buying decision.

Not sure a Windows laptop is the best fit for you? Make sure to check out our best Chromebooks page and best MacBooks list for some more recommendations! in 2024: our top picks