Intel’s battlemage

SCORE PRICE £2,333 (£2,800 inc VAT) from uk.store.asus.com There’s always a risk when investing almost three grand in a laptop. Let’s say you bought last year’s top-end ProArt P16 (see issue 361, p51)

SCORE PRICE As reviewed, £2,916 (£3,499 inc VAT) from dell.com The return of Alienware’s Area-51 brand brings a futuristic look and what it calls “liquid teal”, a dark blue/green that shifts colour de

SCORE PRICE From £833 (£999 inc VAT) from dell.com Dell pitches the 14 Plus as a lightweight AI laptop for small businesses and creatives, and in most respects it’s right on the mark. With a choice of

SCORE PRICE £583 (£699 inc VAT) from currys.co.uk When it launched last year, the Acer Swift 14 AI had the makings of a compelling Copilot+ PC but for one thing: its price. Manufacturers could get awa

SCORE PRICE As reviewed, £1,249 (£1,499 inc VAT) from hp.com HP revamped its laptop branding last year, with its OmniBook range now stretching across home and business, budget and premium. We reviewed

We all like value for money, and when it comes to laptops that often means exploring the budget and mid-range options: these markets are both huge and incredibly competitive. However, build quality, s