NowAI-ready laptop
Best for: Running on-device AI features and small local models
What to look for
- A dedicated NPU (check its TOPS rating)
- 16 GB of memory or more
- Battery life tested with AI features on
AI hardware
Gear for running AI
Laptops, GPUs and wearables chosen for how well they run AI features, not just their spec sheets.
Buying guides
Hardware guide
What makes an “AI PC”? NPUs, TOPS and memory, explained
The three specs that decide how well a laptop runs AI, and the marketing numbers to take with a grain of salt.
Hardware guide
Best laptops for running AI locally
MacBook Pro, Copilot+ PCs or an RTX laptop? Which kind of laptop fits how you actually use AI.
Creator guide
Gear for AI video creators: cameras, mics and lights for avatar videos
What you need to record a convincing AI avatar or talking-head video, and where it's worth spending.
Hardware guide
GPUs for running AI at home: how much video memory you need
RTX 4070 to RTX 5090, explained by the one spec that decides which AI models you can run: video memory.
Hardware guide
Mac mini vs Mac Studio for AI work
Which desktop Mac to buy for running AI models at home, explained by the spec that matters most: unified memory.
Shop by category
What to look for in each kind of AI hardware, with a full buying guide for each. Specific product picks are added after hands-on testing.
Desktop GPU for local AI
Best for: Running open models and image generation at home
What to look for
- Video memory (VRAM) first, speed second
- Power supply that can handle it
- Quiet cooling for long runs
Mac for running AI at home
Best for: Running larger AI models quietly, with lots of unified memory
What to look for
- Unified memory first (it can't be upgraded later)
- 64 GB or more for 30B-class models
- Check that your AI tools support Apple silicon