Mark Coppock

Former Computing Writer

Mark Coppock is a Freelance Writer at Digital Trends covering primarily laptop and other computing technologies. He has significant experience in Windows, macOS, laptop hardware, and other technologies around mobile computing. He has been writing about technology since 2015, and has been a professional in the technology industry since 1995. Mark graduated from Indiana University in 1991 with a degree in Marketing, which along with an interesting in PCs parlayed into a 25-year career in sales, marketing, and sales engineering across a number of companies in Indianapolis, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. After stepping away from marketing, Mark entered into writing with a gig at the now-defunct Winbeta.org site. He has been writing for Digital Trends since 2016, and has reviewed almost 300 laptops. You can find many of his reviews in various Digital Trends best-of lists, such as the best laptops and best laptop 2-in-1s. Generally speaking, Mark has been a geek since MS-DOS gave way to Windows and the PalmPilot was a thing. He’s translated his love for technology into a long career aimed at helping people use technology to enhance their lives. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him in Southern California reading and watching science fiction, taking photos with his family, and obsessing over Indiana University basketball. Laptop Reviews Best Budget Laptops Best 2-in-1 Laptops Best Business Laptops Best Laptops Under $1,000

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) review: looking great, and playing just as well

The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 is a very large and in charge new member of Intel Arrow Lake-HX and Nvidia Blackwell. It looks and plays great.

Reviews         August 14

HP OMEN Max 16 review: a great laptop for gamers and creators

The HP OMEN Max 16 is a reasonably conservative and very fast gaming laptop that creators will also love.

Reviews         June 6

Asus ROG Strix G16 review: fast and more affordable, at a cost

The Asus ROG Strix G16 offers up a slightly more affordable take on the modern gaming laptop. But there's one big compromise you'll have to make to get there.

Reviews         May 22

Apple Pro Display XDR monitor review: the best Mac monitor will cost you

The Apple Pro Display XDR remains the absolute best monitor for Mac users, but its extremely high price makes it suitable only for the most professional.

Reviews         May 14

Dell Plus 16 2-in-1 review: an impressive freshman laptop debut

The Dell Plus 16 2-in-1 is among the first laptops with Dell's new branding, and it gives a great first impression. The mini-LED display is a huge part of that.

Reviews         May 8

Asus Zenbook A14 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: a very narrow win for Microsoft

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 has enjoyed its place at the top of the Windows laptop world. Now, the Asus Zenbook A14 enters the market as a competitor.

Computing         May 4

Asus Zenbook A14 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4): close, but no cigar

The Asus Zenbook A14 has great battery life in a very lightweight chassis. It's a great new Windows laptop. Is it enough to dethrone the Apple MacBook Air 13?

Computing         April 30

Acer Aspire 14 AI review: a good price can’t mask some real disappointments

The Acer Aspire 14 AI is affordable, but you'll compromise display quality and battery life to get it. You don't have to spend a lot to get a lot better.

Reviews         April 30

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (2025) review: Blackwell and Arrow Lake make an impressive debut

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is the first gaming laptop I've reviewed with Intel's Arrow Lake-HX and Nvidia's Blackwell. It's a solid representative of both.

Reviews         April 27

Asus Zenbook A14 review: really light and really long-lasting

The Asus Zenbook A14 is a 14-inch laptop that grows on you the more you use it. It's incredibly light yet incredibly long-lasting, and it's priced right.

Reviews         April 19

Acer Swift AI 16 vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop 7: it’s close, but the same laptop remains at the top

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 has been the best 15-inch Windows laptop since it first came out. The Acer Swift AI 16 challenges it with a larger OLED panel.

Computing         April 13

HP EliteBook Ultra G1i review: a business laptop for everyone, at a price

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is the company's premier refreshed business laptop, with a design and a screen that will delight every user, including businesses.

Reviews         April 12

BenQ RD280UA monitor review: the best monitor for coders, only

The BenQ RD280UA is a great monitor for coders, with a few features that make text legible and avoid fatigue. But it's not the best monitory for anyone else.

Reviews         April 10

Acer Swift AI 16 vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4): large-screen laptop shootout

The Acer Swift AI 16 aims to fit a large display into a thin and light laptop, and it's up against the Apple MacBook Air 15. Which is better for you?

Computing         April 6

Acer Swift AI 16 review: a large and lovely OLED display is the difference

The Acer Swift AI 16 is just okay in a few important categories, including performance, battery life, and price. But a 16-inch OLED display makes a difference.

Reviews         April 5

Attention to detail is Apple’s not-so-hidden hardware superpower

Apple's hardware is fast, efficient, and very expensive. More than anything, maybe, it's an almost obsessive attention to detail that makes it feel so worth it.

Features         April 2

Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 review: an iconic laptop continues to evolve

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 is a brand-new addition to the ThinkPad family, with a very un-ThinkPad-like design that nevertheless appeals, not only to businesses.

Reviews         March 29

MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs. Surface Laptop 7: Apple’s perfect little laptop wins out

The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 are excellent 13-inch (or 14-inch) laptops. Which is better for you?

Computing         March 25

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 11: two diminutive laptops fight for the top

The Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) and the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 are the best machines in their categories. But which one is the right one for you?

Computing         March 23

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (2025) review: a solid midrange 15-inch performer

The ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 provides good performance for moderate creativity workflows and midrange gaming. And its spectacular OLED display sweetens the pot.

Reviews         March 21

MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs. Surface Laptop 7: the MacBook is just better

The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) and Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 are two of the best thin-and-light 15-inch laptops around. But which one is better for you?

Computing         March 18

Apple Studio Display review: the perfect match for any Mac

The Apple Studio Display is a few years old, but it remains the best monitor for most Mac users independent of price. It's expensive, however, and that matters.

Reviews         March 18

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) review: a near-perfect large-display laptop

The Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 adds a bunch of power and even better efficiency to make for the best thin-and-light 15-inch laptop you can buy today.

Reviews         March 11

Apple Mac Studio (2025) review: pure — if confusing — performance magic

The 2025 Apple Mac Studio ups the performance and the price, with M4 Max and M3 Ultra options that make for a complex decision-making process.

Reviews         March 11

The new Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a solid step sideways

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 received a 2025 update that was a huge step forward in productivity performance and a sideways step in gaming speeds.

Computing         March 7

New Mac Studio release date, price and everything you need to know

The new Apple Mac Studio keeps what was awesome and just makes it a lot faster, with an M3 Ultra and massive memory to speed through demanding processes.

News         March 5

HP EliteBook X G1a review: a businessperson’s business laptop

The HP EliteBook X G1a is a fine example of a commercial laptop, with features that will please both large enterprises and small businesses.

Reviews         March 1

Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 9i is the beauty, HP’s OmniBook Ultra is the beast

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 and HP OmniBook Ultra 14 are two different approaches to the 14-inch laptop. Both are great, but which is best?

Computing         February 27

Lenovo’s gem of a laptop can’t quite outshine the MacBook Air

If you’re looking for a , you have a ton of great choices. If you include the  with its 13.6-inch display (and you should), then the field is incredibly strong. But Apple isn’t the only company making great laptops that balance portability with a slightly larger screen size. The  is a brand-new entry that features […]

Computing         February 26

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 review: A gorgeous laptop with few important flaws

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Gen 10 is a gem of a laptop, with a gorgeous design and an equally lovely display. Battery life suffers, however.

Reviews         February 23

HP Pavilion Laptop 16 Review

The HP Pavilion Laptop 16 is a laptop that seems designed and built for a near-budget price. But, make sure you buy it on sale.

Reviews         February 18

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 review: A very business-like laptop

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 is a business-oriented ThinkPad that keeps the lineup fresh and modern. Only poor battery life holds it back.

Reviews         February 13