We test dozens of laptops every year here at ZDNET, and our testing process employs a dual approach. On one hand, we run a series of benchmarking programs to gather important system data and metrics.

The review process starts the moment we receive a laptop and start unpacking it from its cardboard cocoon. Though we don’t always mention packaging, we do take note of how well companies protect their ...

RTX 50 gaming laptops, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 stood out above the rest. Here's why it was my favorite gaming laptop of 2025.

Just like any other gaming PC, gaming laptops are extremely complicated devices. When reviewing a gaming laptop, we need to look at it from every angle to make sure it is actually worth the often ...