John Loeffler

1 week ago | global.techradar.com | John Loeffler |Isabelle Dumonteil

John (He/Him) is the Components Editor here at TechRadar and he is also a programmer, gamer, activist, and Brooklyn College alum currently living in Brooklyn, NY. Named by the CTA as a CES 2020 Media Trailblazer for his science and technology reporting, John specializes in all areas of computer science, including industry news, hardware reviews, PC gaming, as well as general science writing and the social impact of the tech industry. You can find him online on Bluesky @johnloeffler.bsky.social

1 week ago | techradar.com | John Loeffler

Now that the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch is on sale, there’s naturally going to be people looking at the Surface Laptop 13-inch versus the MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) when weighing their next laptop purchase.

1 week ago | inkl.com | John Loeffler

Without a doubt, these are two of the best laptops going—especially for students who are looking for the best student laptop for the coming school year—and those who like to get work done on the go, whether that’s at a cafe, on a train, a plane, or sitting in a doctor’s office waiting for an appointment. These two laptops are all about portability without compromising too much in other areas like design, battery life, or performance, so they really are two of the best 13-inch laptops you can buy.

2 weeks ago | techradar.com | John Loeffler

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch is a gorgeous laptop that is great for everyday and productivity tasks with some of the best battery life of any laptop of its size, but its weaker Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip falls far short of a similarly priced MacBook Air 13-inch, making it much harder to recommend unless you absolutely don't want a Mac. Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best.

3 weeks ago | techradar.com | John Loeffler

The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 is a great convertible laptop option for those on a budget (like students) who want more performance and functionality than you'd find in a Chromebook, but its display is lackluster, which might be a dealbreaker for some. Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test.