From Windows laptops to Chromebooks to MacBooks, our experts have tested and identified the top low-cost machines that make short work of everyday computing. The best part? Many ring up for less than $600.

That's what makes the new Apple MacBook Neo so special. For a starting price of just $599, it offers superb build quality, a sharp, pretty display, and better everyday performance than most premium PCs.

I want to preface this review by letting you know that I'm not typically a big fan of laptops. I use them here and there, but I get most of my work done on my desktop with a 3440x1440p ultrawide monitor.

When it comes to shopping for the best budget laptops, you can do a lot for less than $1,000. (Heck, even $500 cuts some mustard nowadays.) But you'll probably have to make some compromises along the way to stay below that price point. That doesn't mean ...

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From classic Windows laptops to upcoming Googlebooks, change is in the air for budget buyers. New chips from Intel and Qualcomm promise thinner, faster, longer-lasting machines that feel anything but cheap.

It's not for everyone

Move over, MacBook Neo. Intel has quietly launched a "Project Firefly" initiative to develop cheaper mainstream laptops that don't feel cheap, using its new Wildcat Lake chip as a centerpiece.

We've seen the lion's share of the latest GeForce- and Radeon-equipped gaming laptops—and our experts have tested all of the top options in PC Labs. Here's how to get the best machine on a budget.

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