Best Mainstream Notebook
- Samsung Series 7 Chronos (large screen 15.6″) (Editor’s Choice)
- HP Pavilion DV6 (powerful graphics) (Reader’s Choice)
- Lenvo Ideapad Y750
- Asus N45SF (Best Audio – Bang & Olufsen)
- Acer 4755G (Best Value)
Best Gaming Laptop
- MSI GT780R (Editor’s Choice)
- Dell Alienware M17x (Reader’s Choice)
- Asus G74Sx
- Toshiba Qosmio X770 (Best looks)
- Samsung Series 7 Gamer (most powerful graphics)
Best Business Laptop
- Lenovo Thinkapd E420 (Editor’s Choice) (Reader’s Choice)
- Dell Vostro V131
- Hp Probook 5330m (Best Audio – Beats)
- Toshiba Portege R830 (Lightest)
- Fujistsu E751 (Large Screen 15.6″)
Best Thin/Light Laptop
- Asus Zenbook – 1.3kg (Editor’s Choice) (Reader’s Choice)
- Acer Aspire S3 – 1.35kg
- Sony Vaio Z – 1.17kg
- Toshiba Portege Z830 – 1.12kg (lightest)
- Lenovo Ideapad U300s – 1.28kg