# How we test laptops

> Credit: Stacey Zhu / Mashable You can't judge a laptop by its appearance or advertised specs alone. As such, Mashable utilizes a thorough hands-on testing process to review and recommend the best laptops to our readers.

- **Source:** [Mashable](https://mashable.com/about/how-we-test-laptops?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3451bbfe5465cf0f0bde18)
- **Published:** 2026-06-18
- **Category:** Laptops
- **Tags:** #windows
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3451bbfe5465cf0f0bde18

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