The Acer Aspire 3 offers a 15.6-inch 1080p touchscreen, a mid-range AMD Ryzen 5 7520U quad-core processor, 16GB of RAM (which is as low as I would go for Windows 11 these days), and a roomy 1TB SSD.

For almost as much Snapdragon oomph at a lower price point, opt for the HP Omnibook X 14, the best mid-range Windows laptop.

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With a spongy keyboard, awkward function row, and paltry ports, this laptop is incredibly frustrating to use — a sad sendoff ...

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Compromises are to be expected from a laptop as relatively inexpensive as this — but there's also plenty to be happy about, including its screen ...

Our favorite budget gaming laptop is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16. Of the laptops with RTX 4050 graphics that we've tested ...

You won't mistake its keyboard for a ThinkPad's, but Lenovo's 15.3-inch Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop has a gorgeous touch ...

Nor, really, is the gimmicky touchpad on Acer's new Swift 16 AI ($1,199.99 as tested), which lights up when using AI apps.

Acer’s Swift 16 AI laptop delivers a metal design, a handsome OLED screen, and long battery life. It's a solid pick for seekers of a mainstream big-screen laptop.

VERDICT RATING Pros Good all-round performanceExcellent battery lifeSleek design and durability Wi-Fi 7 onboardLots of ports ...

The Acer Swift 14 AI focuses more on performance than battery life, contrary to many newer 14-inch laptops. But, it manages to do well with both.