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Computing Reviews

Laptops, desktops, tablets and monitors — the machines the critics actually recommend, with the trade-offs spelled out honestly.

Laptops

Roundup Laptops

Apple MacBook Pro M4 Review: Should You Buy It?

Reviewers agree that the base M4 MacBook Pro finally feels like a proper Pro rather than an awkward middle model. PCMag reports excellent processor and productivity performance, while The Verge praises the standard 16GB of memory and third Thunderbolt port. CNET highlights the display, especially with nano-texture, and Engadget reports unusually long video-playback battery life. The trade-off is that upgrades get expensive, and buyers with heavier workloads still have faster M4 Pro and M4 Max options.

Roundup Laptops

Dell XPS 13 review roundup: the early verdict

Early coverage positions the $699 Dell XPS 13 as a compact Windows laptop with unusually premium construction for its price. PCMag praises its light all-metal body, roomy touchscreen and backlit keyboard, while TechRadar highlights its small footprint, configurable 16GB of RAM and everyday multitasking performance. The catch is important: PCMag had not run full benchmarks, so firm conclusions about speed, battery life and sustained performance must wait.

Roundup Laptops

Apple MacBook Air M4 Review: The Clear Verdict

Reviewers agree that the M4 MacBook Air is the default laptop recommendation for most Mac buyers. The M4 delivers meaningful performance gains, battery life remains excellent, and the base configuration now includes 16GB of memory. Apple also cut the starting price and added proper dual-monitor support with the laptop open. The trade-off is familiar: just two USB-C ports, a glossy 60Hz display, limited base storage and no nano-texture option.

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