When it comes to powerful portables, it’s hard to beat the best Windows laptops out there. Combining the versatility of the Windows OS with the modern svelte chassis that Apple has started, these Windows-powered laptops are now giving their rival MacBooks a good run for their money. 

The best Macs may still have the most streamlined and attractive operating system. However, when it comes to portability, design and power, the best Windows laptops have them beat in value. In fact, you can have a Windows laptop more powerful than its Mac counterpart at a cheaper price.

Since there’s a rather bewildering array of incredible options out there, from versatile 2-in-1 laptops and laptops with touchscreen displays to gaming laptops, choosing the right one for you can be overwhelming. Let us help you narrow down your choices with our picks of the best laptops that run on Windows 10. We’ve reviewed and tested each of these picks ourselves, so whichever one you pick comes with our seal of approval. 

1. Dell XPS 15 (2020)

CPU: 10th Gen Intel Core i5 – i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti | RAM: 8GB – 64GB | Screen: 15.6" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge Non-Touch Anti-Glare 500-Nit – 15.6" UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge Touch Anti-Reflective 500-Nit Display | Storage: 256GB – 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe | OS: Windows 10 Home