The laptop’s a solid all-around machine for Microsoft users seeking something great for both productivity and everyday play.

The Asus Vivobook 16 has been a popular “sweet spot” laptop this year thanks to that 16GB of speedy DDR5 memory (the least I’d put in a Windows 11 laptop for good performance), a quad-core AMD Ryzen 330 AI processor with the latest Zen 5 architecture,

The 15.6-inch screen size matches up to typical laptop displays, offering a well-balanced dual-screen setup without one display overshadowing the other. Text remains readable without scaling adjustments, and windows snap to each screen proportionally. This size strikes the right balance between usable screen real estate and portability.

With a vibrant OLED display and all-day battery, Acer's Swift 16 AI strikes a balance between premium features and affordability, on sale for $749.

Does your laptop even have a DVD drive anymore? Mine sure doesn’t. Neither did the one I owned before. So, what can you do when you actually have to use a DVD or CD? Well, you can grab an Amicool external DVD drive for just $19 this Black Friday.

Triple 100W USB-C ports and built-in cables deliver serious laptop charging on the go.

Looking for a laptop that can get you through the day that doesn't cost a month's rent? The HP EliteBook 840 G7 delivers everything you need - speed, portability, and power - all for under $250. Right now, you can score this impressive device for only $238.99 (reg. $539.99) - over half off the usual price.