{"id":202473,"date":"2025-09-05T14:03:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T14:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/202473\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T14:03:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T14:03:13","slug":"the-best-new-computers-to-replace-your-old-windows-10-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/202473\/","title":{"rendered":"The best new computers to replace your old Windows 10 PC"},"content":{"rendered":"

With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14<\/a>, anyone with an older PC is faced with a dilemma.\u00a0 Sure, you can kick the can down the road by signing up for the free 12-month Extended Security Updates. But even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements for a free Windows 11 upgrade, anything older than a year won’t be able\u00a0to take advantage of Microsoft’s Copilot+ AI PC features<\/a>, like Windows Recall or Studio Effects for video chats. So if you’ve already been feeling that your current aging PC is on the verge of dying \u2014 slow performance, whining fans, batteries that barely keep a charge \u2014 it’s probably time to consider replacing it with a new system.<\/p>\n

We’ve already done the legwork of researching and selecting new hardware in our best laptop<\/a> and best Windows notebook guides<\/a> (we’ve also covered more powerful gaming and schoolwork systems<\/a>), but here are some suggestions if you’re just looking to snap up something quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The best Windows 10 laptop replacementsSurface Laptop 13.8-inch<\/p>\n

In many ways, the Snapdragon-powered Surface Laptop<\/a> is emblematic of where Windows PCs are headed. It’s incredibly light, surprisingly powerful for something with a mobile chip and its battery lasted over 17-and-a-half hours in our testing. While you may run into some compatibility issues if you’re running ancient Windows programs, for most people the Surface Laptop is one of the best PC experiences they can have today. If you’re looking for something smaller and cheaper, there’s also a $700 13-inch model<\/a>, and the $1,200 15-inch version is worth it if you need a bigger screen. (Check out our full review of the Surface Laptop 13.8-inch<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

\"Image<\/a>\"Dell<\/p>\n

Dell 14 Premium laptop<\/p>\n

(Sam Rutherford for Engadget)Dell 14 Premium<\/p>\n

We loved last year’s XPS 14<\/a>, and now that it\u2019s been renamed as the Dell 14 Premium, it\u2019s still a fantastic machine. It looks and feels luxurious, and it has one of the best screens around. You may just need some time getting used to its invisible trackpad (which is blended into the palm rest), and its capacitive function key row. (Check out our full Editor\u2019s Choice review of the Dell 14 Premium<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

\"Image<\/a>ASUS ZenBook S 14<\/p>\n

The ZenBook S14 wowed us with its powerful hardware, excellent battery life (of over 16 hours) and solid construction. It’s a sign of how far ASUS has come from simply copying Apple. The S14 is also lighter than the MacBook Air, and it includes more useful ports (two USB-C, one USB-A, HDMI and a headphone jack). Its Ceraluminum case (a unique ceramic material) also feels surprisingly polished, and its OLED screen looks simply amazing. (Check out our full review of the ASUS ZenBook S 14<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

\"Image<\/a>Apple MacBook Air\u00a0<\/p>\n

Don’t yell at me \u2014 Apple’s new computers are so good that Windows users should seriously consider jumping ship to Macs<\/a>. While the software may take some getting used to, it’s worth the struggle for the speed and incredible battery life from Apple’s M-series chips. The MacBook Air remains one of the best computers around, with an incredibly thin and fan-less case and far more power than you’d think. And if you’re an iPhone user, you’ll also have access to features like phone mirroring<\/a> that are tough to replicate on Windows. (Check out our full review of the M4 MacBook Air<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

\"Image<\/a>\"DellThe best Windows 10 desktop replacementsDell Slim desktop<\/p>\n

If you’re just looking for a basic desktop replacement, it’s hard to go wrong with the Dell Slim<\/a>. While we haven’t reviewed this specific model, the specs on even the entry-level configuration have all of the power you need for basic computing, despite housing everything in a frame that’s notably smaller than older tower PCs. And if you need a bit more performance, consider the slightly more expensive Dell Pro, which can squeeze in up to 32GB of RAM and a handful of dedicated graphics cards.<\/p>\n

\"Image<\/a>Apple Mac Mini<\/p>\n

Apple’s Mac mini is one of the most powerful mini-desktops around, it’s adorably small and it starts at just $599 (look for the frequent sales that drop the price by as much as $100). Just as I argued above for the MacBook Air, it’s worth considering the jump to MacOS simply because Apple’s hardware is so impressive now. And don’t worry, you can connect any monitor to it, and you won’t have to replace your existing PC keyboard and mouse.<\/p>\n

\"Image<\/a>Geekom A6 Mini\u00a0<\/p>\n

While I haven’t tested the Geekom A6 Mini<\/a> yet, it’s widely considered one of the best Windows mini-desktops around $400 to $500. The A6 Mini features a very capable AMD Ryzen 7 6800H processor with a bit of gaming power, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You honestly don’t need much more for basic productivity work.<\/p>\n

\"Image<\/a>Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need to upgrade to a new computer if my current Windows 10 PC still works fine for me?<\/p>\n

Your computer will still continue to run after Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14<\/a>, but that\u2019s not a wise longterm strategy. The free Extended Security Updates will buy you another year, but that’s effectively a limited life support: After that, Windows 10 PCs won\u2019t receive security updates or any sort of improvements, so they\u2019ll be vulnerable to hacking and malware. And if you\u2019ve still got an old Windows 10 machine, there\u2019s a good chance that its components may wear out soon. If you choose to continue using a Windows 10 PC, be sure to back up your important data and try not to rely on it for critical tasks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Can a Mac run native Windows software?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Virtualization software like VMWare and Parallels can let you run Windows apps inside of macOS, but be aware that also involves buying a copy of Windows and dedicating a large chunk of disk space for it. These days, most major apps are available across both platforms, so be sure to check if there\u2019s a Mac version of your favorite Windows app.<\/p>\n

Can a Chromebook or iPad replace a Windows 10 PC?<\/p>\n

Chromebooks and iPads both have very specific purposes: Chromebooks are great budget-friendly machines for accessing the web and running online apps. iPads are a handy way to upgrade your mobile internet experiences, since their large screens are better for browsing the web, running apps and watching media. But neither are ideal replacements for a Windows 10 PC, which can access the full breadth of Windows software in addition to the web. If either one works for you, great; but we think the options listed above are better full-service PC replacements.<\/p>\n

I have a ton of PC games. What’s my best upgrade option?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to find a decent gaming desktop from a reliable computer maker these days, just make sure you\u2019re equipped with at least 32GB of RAM (new titles can be pretty memory intensive), and an NVIDIA RTX 40-series or AMD Radeon RX 9000-series GPU<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As for CPUs, I\u2019d recommend sticking with Intel\u2019s 13th-gen chips or AMD\u2019s Ryzen 8000-series processors at a minimum. Don\u2019t count out gaming laptops<\/a> either, as they\u2019ve come a long way over the last decade. It\u2019s not hard to find a gaming notebook that\u2019s powerful, portable and useful for multimedia and productivity work as well..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, anyone with an older PC is faced…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":202474,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[745,16281,46987,252,111866,158,67,132,68,795],"class_list":{"0":"post-202473","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-computing","8":"tag-computing","9":"tag-dell","10":"tag-macbook-air","11":"tag-microsoft","12":"tag-surface-laptop","13":"tag-technology","14":"tag-united-states","15":"tag-unitedstates","16":"tag-us","17":"tag-windows-10"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/202473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=202473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/202473\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/202474"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=202473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=202473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=202473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}