If You’re Buying A Laptop In 2026, Start With These 5

Shopping for a new laptop in 2026 can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. In this video, Forbes Vetted executive editor Dave Johnson walks you through the best laptops of the year, based on hands-on testing from our expert team. Dave and his team put more than 20 laptops through real-world use, evaluating everything from performance and display quality to battery life and overall value. Whether you need a powerful machine for work, a versatile 2-in-1, or a gaming laptop that can keep up, Dave breaks down the top picks and explains what actually matters when choosing your next device. If your current laptop is slowing you down, this guide will help you find the right upgrade—without wasting your money. 00:00 – Intro 01:01 – Best Laptop Overall 02:27 – Best Premium Laptop 03:38 – Best 2-in-1 Laptop 04:38 – Best Gaming Laptop 06:11 – Best Business Laptop 07:14 – Final Thoughts Featured Products: Apple MacBook Air - https://forbes.pub/AppleMacBookAir Dell Premium 16 Laptop - https://forbes.pub/DellPremium16Laptop Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-In-1 - https://forbes.pub/LenovoYoga7i2In1 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 - https://forbes.pub/AsusROGZephyrusG16 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 - https://forbes.pub/LenovoThinkPadX1CarbonGen13 #BestLaptops #Laptops2026 #ForbesVetted #DaveJohnson #TechReviews #LaptopGuide #BestTech #GamingLaptop #WorkFromHome #TechTips Read the full story on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-laptop/ Subscribe to FORBES: https://www.youtube.com/user/Forbes?sub_confirmation=1 This video and description contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. We only recommend products we truly believe in and have tested. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: https://account.forbes.com/membership/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=growth_non-sub_paid_subscribe_ytdescript Stay Connected Forbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.com Forbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbes Forbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbes Forbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbes More From Forbes: http://forbes.com Forbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.