Our Top Windows 11 Laptops Of 2026: All The Models That Impressed Us Most In Our Tough Tests
We test a lot of laptops every year at TechRadar, and I've rounded up every Windows 11 laptop we've reviewed this year so far, and which truly impressed us.
Each of the laptops below, many of them prime candidates for our best Windows laptop guide, has been through our vigorous testing, and earned four or more stars out of five. You can tap the View Details button on the product card to see a summary of the main pros and cons of that model, along with a link to read the full, in-depth review.
There are options for a range of priorities and budgets. For example, we declared the moderately priced HP OmniBook 7 Aero "ideal for those who work on the go", thanks to robust performance paired with a svelte build that's kitted out with plenty of ports. For those with heavier demands and deeper pockets, the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra is well worth a look — our tester called it "a gorgeously designed thin and light laptop with a stunning screen and some of the most powerful components you can buy right now", and pegged it as a potential MacBook-killer.
So, read on for my roundup of our favorite Windows 11 laptops we've tested so far in 2026. If you're in the market to upgrade your machine — perhaps during the not-too-distant Black Friday sales? — this is a great place to start. Note: you'll only be able to see product cards for the laptops available in your region.
Windows winners
Pros
- Impressively light and thin
- Bright and sharp display
- Satisfying keyboard and touchpad
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Poor graphical performance
- Some fan noise
- Worse value than some key rivals
Pros
- Strong and premium build
- Sharp and bright display
- Satisfying keyboard
Cons
- Integrated graphics only
- Disappointing portability and agility
- Some better-value rivals
Pros
- Solid and sleek design
- Great all-round performance
- Great display
Cons
- Expensive in some regions
- Impractical port locations
- Keyboard feels a little harsh
Pros
- Outstanding hardware and performance
- Exceptional clean design all round
- Phenomenal battery life for an Intel chip
- Beautiful, almost bezel-less 3K OLED screen
Cons
- Three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports and that's it
- Pricey, pricey, pricey
Pros
- Fabulously thin and light
- Impressive performance
- Satisfying keyboard
Cons
- Display slightly lacking in brightness
- Noisy under load
- Not exactly cheap
Pros
- Surprisingly strong performance
- Good port selection for such a small computer
- Good webcam with physical privacy shutter
Cons
- USB-C port placement could be better
- Keyboard has pretty short travel
- Battery life is a little disappointing
Pros
- Ultra-thin design
- Strong, premium build
- Good touchscreen and stylus
- Great all-round performance
- Useful touchpad functionality
Cons
- Frustrating touchpad misfires
- Hot and loud under even moderate loads
- No dedicated GPU
- Display too dim and reflective
Pros
- Exquisite design
- Glorious large display
- Respectable graphical performance
Cons
- Not the lightest
- Lacks ports
- Heavy keys
Pros
- Brilliant build quality
- Ultra thin
- Long battery life
Cons
- Heats up under stress
- Key strokes are a little heavy
- Fewer ports than some rivals
Pros
- Premium design
- Fantastic performance
- Long battery life
Cons
- Very expensive
- Only available in 16-inch size
- Can get hot under load
Pros
- Excellent redesign
- Very good performance
- OLED version looks fantastic
Cons
- Only three USB-C ports
- Windows 11 feels bloated
- Still no AI killer app
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