Best laptops of 2016

Best battery life
Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2015)
While the upcoming 12-inch MacBook has all the buzz, this 13-inch system gets a handful of updates to remain a top choice for combining power and portability.
Price: $1,049.00 - $1,299.00 Check prices
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Best hybrid
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
A host of small refinements cements the Surface Pro 4's position as the best-in-class Windows tablet -- so long as you're prepared to pay extra for the required keyboard cover accessory.
Price: $858.99 - $899.00 Check prices
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Best ultraportable laptop
Apple MacBook (2015)
If you can live with its limitations, the new 12-inch MacBook delivers a groundbreaking design that points the way to the next chapter in laptops.
Price: $1,219.00 - $1,299.00 Check prices
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Razer Blade Stealth
The Razer Blade Stealth is a rare mix of slick design, great performance and top-notch value in a laptop -- but the great-looking 4K screen on the top-end model takes a major hit on battery life.
Price: $1,449.00 Check prices
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Origin PC Eon17-SLX (2016)
The Origin PC Eon17-SLX is very expensive, and none too pretty, but also one of the only gaming laptops with the specialized components needed for VR hardware such as the Oculus Rift.