Plastic laptops aren’t bad, actually
December 23, 2025
I’ve reviewed a lot of laptops for PCWorld, and I’ve held laptops made of so many materials in my hands: Metal, plastic, carbon fiber, and even ceramic. People often think of plastic as a cheap, creaky material. But modern plastic laptops usually feel good in my hands. In many cases, a plastic laptop chassis is even better than a metal one!
When many people think “plastic laptop,” they…