Buying guide

The best Windows laptops of 2026

Copilot+ AI, OLED, ThinkPad: our picks for the year.

Our pick

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13

The pro business reference, now Copilot+.

90/100

The XPS 14 moves to Core Ultra 3.

The pro business reference, now Copilot+.

HP's premium convertible, with local AI.

The modular laptop updated to Core Ultra 3.

Product	Score
Dell Dell XPS 14 (2026, Core Ultra 3)	88/100	See offer
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13	90/100	See offer
HP HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 (2026)	87/100	See offer
Framework Framework Laptop 13 (Core Ultra 3)	86/100	See offer

• Set your max budget first, then narrow down on the 2-3 criteria that truly matter to you.
• Check the Techly Score: it summarizes performance, features and reviews.
• Compare offers across several retailers — differences often reach 10-15%.
• Check the warranty and support: a good after-sales service can tip the scales.