Laptops · updated October 2026
Best laptops 2026
Our ranking of every laptop we sell. We compared the 4 laptops we sell from HP, priced £711.99 to £1,081.99.
The ranking below weighs the specifications that matter most for laptops against the price; 3 of them are in stock now.
#1Best overall
HP ProBook 445 G11 14", AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD for £711.99. At 1.39 kg it's easy to carry every day.
#2
HP ProBook 465 G11 16", AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD for £737.99.
#3
HP EliteBook 640 G11 14", Intel Core Ultra 5 125U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD for £1,028.99. At 1.39 kg it's easy to carry every day.
#4
HP ProBook 440 G11 14", Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD for £1,081.99. At 1.39 kg it's easy to carry every day.
How to choose
- RAM: 4 of the 4 laptops here have 16 GB or more, the comfortable amount for multitasking and gaming in 2026.
- Storage: 512 GB suits most people; pick 1 TB if you keep games or video on the laptop.
- Screen: 14 inches is the portable size; 15.6 to 16 inches gives more room for work and films.
Questions
What is the best laptop to buy in 2026?
Our top pick is the HP ProBook 445 G11 14", AMD Ryzen 5 7535U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD at £711.99. 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD for £711.99. At 1.39 kg it's easy to carry every day.
Is 16 GB of RAM enough?
RAM is the working memory for open apps and browser tabs. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most people: smooth multitasking, gaming and photo editing.