The 2024 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro is our current pick for the best overall laptop for video editing, a standard-setter with top-notch performance, long battery life, and a color-rich screen.

Alternative option: The Asus TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition ($1,099.99), which was our previous Best Budget Laptop for Video Editing pick, is still a good option to consider. For about a grand ...