Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETIt’s hard to believe, but 2025 is almost over. During this time, we reflect back on the best laptop models and innovations that defined the year. From the continued rise of AI-powered systems to the dominance of lightweight machines, it has been a standout time for mobile computing. Here at ZDNET, we test dozens of laptops in real-world environments to determine which ones are worth your hard-earned money. But for this list, we’re not highlighting our favorites.Also: Our favorite Black Friday laptop deals live nowWe’ve compiled the top 10 most popular laptops of 2025, based on aggregated details from our retail partners, as determined by our readers. The following entries are listed in order of units sold through the links clicked from ZDNET articles. (Don’t worry, your privacy is protected. ZDNET only has access to aggregate data from our specific user base. There’s no way for us to identify individuals.)Here are the ZDNET readers’ favorite laptops for 2025, based on their actual purchases. (Some of these laptops are on sale right now for Black Friday.)
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