Best everyday laptops

Start here: the MacBook Air 13-inch (M5). For everyday work — browsing, email, video calls, documents — it's the safest all-rounder: silent, long-lasting, and the 2026 chip keeps it quick for years. If you'd rather spend less, the MacBook Neo is the same idea for lighter use.

Who the others suit:

• HP 15 (Core i5, 8GB): Windows users who want a familiar, roomy 15.6" screen for office work.
• Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714: mostly web and streaming, with a convertible touchscreen.
• ASUS Chromebook CX15: a cheap second machine for the kitchen table or a student.
• Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra / ThinkPad X1 Carbon: only if you edit video or want a premium workhorse — overkill for everyday tasks.

Skip the 4GB-RAM budget HPs if you keep many tabs open.