Best MacBooks in 2026: Tested by CNET
Apple's MacBook lineup includes three tiers: Neo, Air and Pro. See our favorites and find the best MacBook for your laptop budget and needs.
Computing
What you need for work and play, and how to get the most out of it.
Best Portable Monitor for 2026
Want a little (or a lot) more screen real estate when you're on the go? A portable USB-C monitor is the answer, and the best one I've tested is cheap, too.
Grab This Fresh Batch of Early Prime Day Apple Deals Before Prices Bounce Back
Don't wait for the Prime Day rush, save up to $160 on MacBooks, AirPods and more now.
Amazon Rolls Out a Cornucopia of New Kindle E-Readers
I go hands-on with the new 6-inch Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft, all of which have been modestly upgraded and come in new color options.
MacBook Neo’s Next Competitor Is HP’s $700 OmniBook 5
The OmniBook 5 14 AI PC has a larger OLED display than the Neo, and HP promises it will have better battery life, too.
OUR TOP PICKS
From laptops to drones, we compiled the best computing gear on the market.
