Check out the best laptops for those heading to college

A great laptop is the beating heart of the college environment. Students need something that can keep up with heavy multitasking, and they need something with a battery that can last through long lectures. Having a great display and speakers for watching TV and movies in the evening can't hurt either, and in some cases a discrete GPU might be required for work or for play. We've rounded up a bunch of the best college laptops for those hitting the books this year.

Best overall: Lenovo Yoga 9i 14



Lenovo's new seventh-gen Yoga 9i 14 refresh has solved a bunch of the issues that I noted in my previous Yoga 9i 14 review, making it our top pick when it comes to the best Windows laptops. First and foremost, the display has been bumped up to a taller 16:10 aspect ratio for more screen real estate.

There are multiple display options available, including 1920x1200 (FHD+) with 400 nits brightness, Dolby Vision, and 100% sRGB color. Stepping up to 3840x2400 (UHD+), you get an OLED screen wi...