We've seen the lion's share of the latest GeForce- and Radeon-equipped gaming laptops—and our experts have tested all of the top options in PC Labs. Here's how to get the best machine on a budget.

Acer showed off two new Snapdragon-powered laptops at Computex 2026: the Swift Spin 14 AI and the Aspire Go 15. The Swift Spin 14 AI is definitely the flashier one, but the cheaper Aspire Go 15 feels like the bigger story and I want to tell you why.

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and San Francisco and now lives in New Hampshire.

The Acer Nitro 5 is the best cheap gaming laptop I've tested so far. It can handle Cyberpunk 2077, one of the most graphics-intensive games on the market, like a champ. It even beats the MSI Cyborg 15, which shares similar specs.

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An assortment of laptops and computers on display in a Walmart store - Eric Glenn/Shutterstock Walmart has long been known as a place where you can find good deals, and the same continues to be true for the various electronics it offers. While the store ...