Finding the right laptop isn’t always straightforward - how do you pick a good one that genuinely matches what you need? To help you decide, we’ve selected six machines released in 2025.
Buying a laptop can quickly become a headache: which model should you go for, which brand has the offer that best fits your usage, and do you really need a dedicated graphics card?
In this guide, we’ve chosen six standout products from 2025. Some are built for gamers, others are designed for people on the move, and a few aim to cover both bases. This year delivered plenty to like: Asus, Razer, Apple, Acer, Lenovo… manufacturers pulled out all the stops to win us over.
Below are the editorial team’s six favourites, along with what they do well - and where they fall short. Let’s get into it.
The MacBook Air M4
For Apple fans
Let’s deal with Apple first: the company sits slightly apart from the wider PC world. This year, it impressed us with a MacBook Air M4 that’s right up there with the best. You get a stunning display, a powerful processor, and - above all - a design that prioritises lightness and thinness. It’s a dependable choice.
The MacBook Pro line also had its moment in the spotlight in 2025, notably with the release of a model featuring the M5 processor. If you’re firmly in the Apple camp and you want the absolute best, that’s the one to consider.
Our review of the Apple MacBook Air M4
The Razer Blade 16 2025
The best of the best
Razer gave its line-up a major shake-up at the start of the year, and the first to undergo the transformation was the Razer Blade 16. With an ultra-slim new chassis, a redesigned keyboard (finally), and a superb 240 Hz OLED screen, it also brings serious hardware - up to an RTX 5090 at the top end. Everything is turned up to maximum, resulting in the finest gaming laptop we’d seen to date.
There’s just one catch… the price. The least well-equipped configuration (with an RTX 5070 Ti) is listed at 3000 euros. Premium quality comes at a premium cost, and it’s best reserved for those ready to spend big.
Our review of the Razer Blade 16 2025
The Asus Zenbook A14
The ultimate in slim design
One of this year’s biggest surprises is the Asus A14. It goes all-in on true portability, with a thickness of 1.59 cm and, more importantly, a weight of 980 grams. In a backpack, you barely notice it’s there. The design is a real gem, and it also looks the part thanks to its ceraluminium chassis. The strengths list continues with a lovely OLED display.
Its main drawback? Performance. With a Snapdragon X processor, it won’t set the world alight. Still, for quick, on-the-go office work, it’s more than enough.
Our review of the Asus Zenbook A14
The Asus ProArt P16
A serious rival to the MacBook Pro
Staying with Asus, the ProArt P16 shows the Taiwanese brand going all out: a slim design, a top-tier display, and - crucially - the performance to match, with a GeForce RTX 5000 under the bonnet. It’s a laptop aimed first and foremost at creatives who need real power.
Our review of the Asus ProArt P16
The Acer Predator Tritton 14 AI
The small laptop that can do it all
Ultra-portable or gaming laptop… why choose? Acer’s Tritton 14 AI blends the best of both worlds. It has a thin, lightweight chassis and a great 14-inch OLED screen, while also packing a GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card for work… or for gaming.
Part gamer, part serious machine, it’s an ideal companion if you want one laptop that covers everything in a compact format. Its extra party trick? A stylus that lets you draw on the trackpad. A genuine success.
Our review of the Acer Predator Tritton 14 AI
The Lenovo LOQ 15
The best value for money
Who says you have to spend a fortune to play on PC? With the LOQ 15, Lenovo delivers a budget-friendly laptop that still has plenty of muscle. We appreciate its well-managed performance, a chassis with a full range of ports, and an accessible price of 1300 euros with an RTX 5060 - a card that’s more than capable of running the biggest games on the market.
Naturally, compromises come with the territory. The screen, for instance, feels dated, and the chassis uses plastic that comes across as a bit cheap. At this price point, though, those are easy enough to forgive.
Our review of the Lenovo LOQ 15 IRX10
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