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.
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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.
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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.
Best Laptops of 2026: Top Picks Tested by CNET
Apple’s MacBook Neo and Dell’s XPS 13 are excellent choices for students, but HP’s OmniBook Ultra 14 is my favorite overall laptop.
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