These are the laptops I recommend for pretty much anyone

这些是我向几乎所有人推荐的笔记本电脑

Buying a laptop is a big decision, and everyone’s needs are different. But you can’t go wrong with any of these. 购买笔记本电脑是一个重大的决定，每个人的需求各不相同。但选择以下任何一款，你都不会出错。

Need a new laptop? It’s a tough decision. If you’re like most people, a laptop is one of the most expensive tech purchases you’ll make, and it’s something you’ll use and live with nearly every day for years to come. So there’s a lot riding on this pricey expense. 需要一台新笔记本电脑吗？这是一个艰难的决定。如果你和大多数人一样，笔记本电脑将是你购买的最昂贵的科技产品之一，而且在未来的几年里，你几乎每天都要使用它并与之相伴。因此，这笔昂贵的开支承载着很多期望。

I’ve tested all kinds of laptops, from cheap Windows computers and Chromebooks to bread-and-butter MacBooks and over-the-top gaming machines. These are the ones I recommend the most and why I think they might be a good fit for you. 我测试过各种各样的笔记本电脑，从廉价的 Windows 电脑和 Chromebook，到主流的 MacBook 以及顶级的游戏机。这些是我最推荐的机型，以及我认为它们为何适合你的原因。

Though the MacBook Air is still the easy recommendation for most people, that doesn’t make it the go-to answer for everyone. What if you need more power for video or photo editing, or for crunching large datasets? What if you prefer to run Windows? What if you play lots of games and want to take them with you? Or what if you want something that’s super repairable, or something that’s unusual? We’ve got some recommendations, including a Chromebook or two, a laptop with two screens, the 16-inch MacBook Pro, and the Microsoft Surface Laptop with a Snapdragon X Elite chip. 虽然 MacBook Air 对大多数人来说依然是首选推荐，但这并不意味着它是所有人的标准答案。如果你需要更强的性能来进行视频或照片编辑，或者处理大型数据集怎么办？如果你更喜欢使用 Windows 系统怎么办？如果你经常玩游戏并希望随身携带怎么办？或者，如果你想要一台超强可维修性，又或者想要一些与众不同的设备呢？我们提供了一些建议，包括一两款 Chromebook、双屏笔记本电脑、16 英寸 MacBook Pro，以及搭载 Snapdragon X Elite 芯片的 Microsoft Surface Laptop。

How we test laptops

我们如何测试笔记本电脑

We run benchmarks to test performance, but we focus on actual real-world use to get an idea of what living with a laptop is like. A laptop should last you a bunch of years, and you don’t want to be punished every time you open the lid. 我们运行基准测试来评估性能，但我们更关注实际使用体验，以了解日常使用这款笔记本电脑的感觉。一台笔记本电脑应该能陪伴你多年，你肯定不希望每次打开盖子时都感到痛苦。

• Value: Good things usually cost good money, but some laptops feel more worthy of their asking price than others. 价值： 好东西通常价格不菲，但有些笔记本电脑比其他产品更物有所值。
• Performance: You want enough performance for the tasks you want to accomplish — from basic web browsing to heavy content creation or playing games. If you can afford more headroom, go for it. 性能： 你需要足够的性能来完成任务——从基本的网页浏览到繁重的创作或游戏。如果预算允许，性能冗余越多越好。
• Keyboard and trackpad: These are the main ways you interact with a laptop, so they should function well and feel good to use. 键盘和触控板： 这是你与笔记本电脑交互的主要方式，因此它们必须功能良好且手感舒适。
• Screen: You can always plug into an external monitor, but a quality laptop has a bright and sharp screen with nice contrast and colors. 屏幕： 虽然你可以外接显示器，但优质的笔记本电脑应该配备明亮、清晰、对比度和色彩表现出色的屏幕。
• Design and build: The more solid the build, the longer it should last after years of getting battered during a daily commute or on the road. And a good design only enhances day-to-day experience. 设计与做工： 做工越扎实，在经历多年的日常通勤或差旅磨损后，使用寿命就越长。良好的设计也能提升日常使用体验。
• Battery life: Plenty of folks keep their laptops plugged in all the time, but it’s freeing to be able to work much of the day away from the charger. 电池续航： 很多人习惯一直插着电源使用，但能够摆脱充电器工作一整天会让人感到自由。
• Port selection: The more ports, the better — within reason, of course. A thin-and-light laptop can get away with just a few, but they should be decently speedy. 接口选择： 接口越多越好——当然要在合理范围内。轻薄本可以少一些接口，但这些接口的速度必须足够快。

The best answer for most people: Apple MacBook Air 15 (2026, M5)

大多数人的最佳选择：Apple MacBook Air 15 (2026, M5)

Just get the latest MacBook Air. It’s been a little same-y for a few years, but it’s still the best for a reason. Every part of it is good to great. It’s incredibly thin. Its keyboard is solid. Its haptic trackpad is excellent. Its speakers are loud and full-sounding (especially on the 15-inch). It’s got a very nice-looking display. Even its webcam is best in class. All that, and it balances a great level of performance with a battery that easily lasts around 13 hours. 直接买最新的 MacBook Air 就行了。虽然这几年的设计有些雷同，但它依然是最好的，这是有原因的。它的每一个部分都表现优异。它极其轻薄，键盘手感扎实，触控板反馈极佳，扬声器声音响亮且饱满（尤其是 15 英寸版本）。它拥有一块非常漂亮的显示屏，甚至连网络摄像头也是同类产品中的佼佼者。不仅如此，它还在高性能与长达 13 小时的续航之间取得了完美的平衡。

Both the 13- and 15-inch models are great for just about everything outside of hardcore gaming, heavy-duty content creation, or 3D modeling. An Air will serve you well for years to come. Many of us at The Verge still use work-issued M1 MacBook Airs from 2020, and they’re holding up great after five-plus years of service. An M5 Air (or M4 if you can still find a deal) could last you the better part of a decade. 除了硬核游戏、繁重的创作或 3D 建模外，13 英寸和 15 英寸机型几乎能胜任所有工作。Air 将在未来多年为你提供良好的服务。我们 The Verge 的许多同事至今仍在使用 2020 年配发的 M1 MacBook Air，在服役五年多后，它们依然表现出色。一台 M5 Air（或者如果你能找到优惠的 M4）足以陪伴你近十年。