Nothing is more cutting-edge in 2025 than the best AI PCs from Qualcomm, Intel, AMD, and Apple. Picking a new laptop is already tough, let alone when you want the latest and greatest technology, so I’m here to help you navigate these stormy seas.
I’ll be your AI laptop deep-dive instructor as we find the best AI PC for you. As Laptop Mag‘s resident hardware enthusiast, I’ve lived and breathed AI PCs for over a year. I’ve spent hours going over AI PC performance and efficiency benchmarks, and I’ve reviewed over 30 AI PCs personally, while the Laptop team has reviewed over 100 laptops in this emergent category in our never-ending quest to find the best laptops.
We’ve seen all of this generation’s AI processors from Qualcomm, Intel, AMD, and Apple, so this list presents the best of the best when it comes to AI-powered laptops with options to suit any need. Even if AI isn’t part of your daily life today, it would be a mistake to ignore it as you buy a new laptop in 2025 as AI is more prevalent than ever.
If you want to jump straight to our top choices, our pick for the best AI PC overall is the Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406, which pairs a stunning OLED display with outstanding performance and efficiency thanks to the Intel Core Ultra Series 200V chipset inside. If battery life is your priority, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 is your pick, with over 21 hours on our test. And for Apple enthusiasts, the MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025) is the way to go for the best combination of value, performance, and longevity.
That’s just entering into the shallows of our top picks; here’s my promised deep dive into the best AI PCs in 2025.
The Quick List
Here’s a quick rundown of our top picks for the best AI PC laptops. You can also follow the links to the full review to learn more about any of the computers on this list.
Best overall
1. Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406)
The best overall AI PC
The Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406 is a standout among the wave of AI PCs in 2024. It not only delivers the solid performance and battery life that are hallmarks of the early AI PCs, but it sports a gorgeous OLED display.
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Best battery life
The best for battery life
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 has nearly endless battery life, lasting over 21 hours on our battery test. Plus, with the Snapdragon X Elite processor, this ThinkPad features strong performance and a thin design, in addition to its astounding battery life.
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Best Budget
The best budget
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is a powerful AI PC with an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor with powerful Intel Arc 130V graphics and a 40 TOPS Intel AI Boost NPU. And it’s our best budget-friendly option at just $699.
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Best business
The best for business
The MSI Summit 13 AI+ Evo brings Intel’s powerful AI chipset to the business world in a slick 2-in-1 convertible. The Summit offers all of the Copilot+ AI PC features, fantastic battery life, and smooth performance.
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Best AMD
5. Asus Zenbook S16 (UM5606)
Best for AMD fans
If you’d prefer an AMD-powered AI PC laptop, the Zenbook S16 features the latest Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, which delivers powerful performance and long battery life.
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Best for Apple enthusiasts
