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PCWorld names it the best overall gaming laptop under $1,000, and its long battery life and 16-inch 180 Hz screen make it one laptop for gaming, school and travel.

4.1/5 · Walmart#1 in our Top 5

Its RTX 4060 runs at up to 140 W with a MUX switch, the most graphics power on this list.

#2 in our Top 5

PCWorld calls it "effectively a portable RTX 5060 graphics card," but its own screen works best swapped for an external monitor.

#3 in our Top 5

A full RTX 4060, an 8-core Ryzen 7 8845HS and 1 TB of storage for people with big game libraries.

4.6/5 · Micro Center#4 in our Top 5

A light, stylish first gaming laptop for esports and indie games, held back by a 45 W graphics cap.

#5 in our Top 5

The most powerful pick here, with PS2 and GameCube at native resolution on a 120 Hz AMOLED screen.

#1 in our Top 5

The cheaper Retroid route to PS2 and GameCube, with the same size 1080p AMOLED screen.

#2 in our Top 5

A GBA SP-style clamshell with 7 to 8 hours of play and mini-HDMI out to your TV.

4.8/5 · Anbernic store#3 in our Top 5

The sharpest screen of the small three, in a light body with a metal back.

#4 in our Top 5

A tiny, polished handheld for everything up to PS1, best run on OnionOS.

#5 in our Top 5

A 16-inch OLED that weighs close to some 14-inch laptops, with enough ports that you won't need dongles.

#1 in our Top 5

The one laptop for years for students, remote workers and travelers: long battery life, 16GB standard and a silent fanless design.

#2 in our Top 5

The cheapest real MacBook here, made for writing, browsing and streaming, and PCWorld says nothing feels cheap.

4.8/5 · Best Buy#3 in our Top 5

A premium Windows build at about 3 lb, with a 70 Wh battery that buyers say easily lasts a full workday.

4.0/5 · Dell.com#4 in our Top 5

Real 1080p gaming on a budget, with battery life that PCWorld calls good for a budget gaming laptop.

4.1/5 · Walmart#5 in our Top 5

PCGamesN ranks it the best VR headset overall, and Engadget says it is a better way into VR than the Steam Frame.

4.6/5 · Target#1 in our Top 5

It has the same chip and games as the Quest 3, runs fully on its own, and VR.org calls it the smarter purchase for first-time buyers and families.

4.7/5 · Best Buy#2 in our Top 5

The lightest headset here, and reviewers call it the most comfortable PC VR headset they've worn.

#3 in our Top 5

It has the highest resolution on this list, and owners upgrading from an HP Reverb G2 say the picture is clearly sharper and brighter.

#4 in our Top 5

Testers say wireless PC streaming works so smoothly you forget there's no cable, but reviews are split overall.

#5 in our Top 5

The best all-rounder for novel readers: a sharp 7-inch screen, waterproofing, a warm light and up to 12 weeks of rated battery.

4.4/5 · Target#1 in our Top 5

Color E Ink and physical page-turn buttons, with library borrowing built in and IPX8 waterproofing.

4.6/5 · Trustpilot#2 in our Top 5

The cheapest waterproof reader here, with an adjustable warm light and library borrowing built in.

4.6/5 · Trustpilot#3 in our Top 5

It runs Android apps, so Kindle, Kobo, Libby, Nook and Hoopla all work on one device.

#4 in our Top 5

The lightest and cheapest way into the Kindle store, with a 300 ppi screen.

#5 in our Top 5

ROG Astral wins, if your case fits

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ROG Astral wins, if your case fits

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