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Windows 11 can barely run any task on Nintendo Switch (Image source: @Patrosi73 on X)

Nintendo Switch gets forced to run Windows 11, but it barely works

Nintendo Switch comes with very dated hardware. Even at launch, the Nvidia Tegra X1 that powers the gaming handheld was two years old. But as it matured, people have started to find new ways to push the hardware to the extreme. On...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 15 May 2024 19:14
Dell XPS 13 9340 laptop review - The compact subnotebook with long runtimes and quite a few flaws

87% Dell XPS 13 9340 laptop review - The compact subnotebook with long runtimes and quite a few flaws

Up to 64 GB RAM. Dell has created the new XPS 13 out of its old XPS 13 Plus and—the same as with its larger siblings—this means it has an unconventional keyboard and an annoying touchbar. The new Core Ultra processor from Intel delivers decent everyday performance, however, its IPS display is a lot dimmer than advertized.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 13.40" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 15 May 2024 19:13
VMware Fusion Pro 13 can now be downloaded free of charge. (Image: Broadcom)

$199 app becomes free: VMware Fusion Pro 13 emulates Windows 11 for free on Apple MacBook and the like

VMware Fusion Pro 13 can run Windows 11 on a Mac, even on modern Macs based on the Apple M1, M2 or M3. While private users previously had to pay $199 for the software, the license is now free.
Hannes Brecher, 15 May 2024 03:55
The Inspiron 14 7441 Plus looks thinner than the current Inspiron 14 7440. (Image source: Windows Report)

Inspiron 14 7441 Plus: Leak showcases redesigned 14-inch Dell Inspiron with rumoured Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 chipset

A typically reliable source has shared the first images of the Inspiron 14 7441 Plus. Despite arriving shortly after the Intel Meteor Lake-based Inspiron 14 7440 Plus, the Inspiron 14 7441 Plus will feature a tweaked design and re...
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2024 11:19
The XPS 13 9345 and the existing XPS 13 9340 look identical, former pictured. (Image source: Windows Report)

Dell XPS 13 9345 revealed before official launch as Qualcomm Snapdragon X alternative to recent Intel Meteor Lake release

Earlier this year, Dell introduced the XPS 13 9340, an Intel Meteor Lake-based machine that replaced the XPS 13 Plus. Now, a reliable source has revealed Dell's plans to release the XPS 13 9345, in what would be the first Qualcomm...
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2024 11:12
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) review: Gaming laptop with RTX 4070 and DCI-P3 panel

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) with a bright display, RTX 4070, and Thunderbolt 4

The Helio Neo 16 offers a bright and color-accurate 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 240 Hz, DCI-P3) in the 16:10 format, 32 GB of RAM, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports (Power Delivery). The powerful laptop is run by a Core i7-14700H...
Sascha Mölck, 11 May 2024 03:34
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.44 downloading in the Nvidia app (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.44 launches with Homeworld 3 and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut support

Released earlier today, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.44 update package brings tweaks for Homeworld 3 and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (both not launched yet), as well as one-click optimal settings for Content Warn...
Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2024 23:07
Epic Games claims that its latest giveaway is worth over $100. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games weekly game giveaways deliver over $120 in discounts

Epic Games is refreshing its weekly store giveaway. In the last week, the storefront has been offering Cat Quest II and Orcs Must Die! 3 for free. This time, it has decided to reduce Circus Electrique from $19.99 to $0.00, which j...
Alex Alderson, 09 May 2024 12:22
Asus may have shown off the ROG Ally 2024 ahead of the rumoured official Computex launch. (Image source: Asus Global - edited)

Black Asus ROG Ally X refresh teased in official post as potential teaser for Computex launch

It was recently confirmed that the Asus ROG Ally 2024 will come later this year as a refresh of the popular handheld Windows gaming PC. Now, it seems as though Asus has sneakily teased the ROG Ally 2024 — in black, no less — in a ...
Julian van der Merwe, 09 May 2024 01:50
Hades II has surpassed its predecessor in just 48 short hours. (Image source: Supergiant Games - edited)

Hades II hits home run with 100,000 concurrent players on Steam in first 24 hours

Hades II has finally launched, with fans eagerly clamouring to get back to the dungeon-crawling indie roguelike inspired by Greek mythology. Within the first 24 hours after Hades II launched, it passed 100,000 concurrent players o...
Julian van der Merwe, 08 May 2024 20:11
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) review: Gaming laptop with RTX 4070 and DCI-P3 panel

87% Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) review: Gaming laptop with RTX 4070 and DCI-P3 panel

Power hungry. The Helio Neo 16 offers a bright and color-accurate 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 240 Hz, DCI-P3) in the 16:10 format, 32 GB of RAM, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports (Power Delivery). The powerful laptop is run by a Core i7-14700HX together with a GeForce RTX 4070.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 May 2024 19:56
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16 G9 review - The multimedia laptop with a 120 Hz display and Core Ultra 7

88% Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 16 G9 review - The multimedia laptop with a 120 Hz display and Core Ultra 7

Intel or AMD after all? The IdeaPad Pro 5 16 is a large multimedia laptop fitted with one of the latest Meteor Lake processors, a 120-Hz display and modern connectivity options. However, Lenovo also offers an AMD model and we want to find out which one is the better choice.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 May 2024 22:26
XMG Fusion 15 (Early 24) review: The compact RTX-4070 laptop for gamers and creators

XMG Fusion 15 (Early 24) with top ranking among the RTX 4070 laptops

The lightweight, compact XMG Fusion 15 doesn't come with a conventional screen size: Instead of a 16-inch or 15.6-inch screen, it uses a 15.3-inch panel (2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 240 Hz) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. A Core i9 processor...
Sascha Mölck, 05 May 2024 15:23
The Asus ROG Ally is a very impressive device, but its hardware is far from perfect. There are a number of things Asus can and should fix when it launches the Asus ROG Ally 2 later this year. (Image source: Notebookcheck / Andreas Osthoff)

Asus ROG Ally 2 confirmed - 4 issues the next-gen handheld PC needs to address

The Asus ROG Ally 2 (or 2024) will apparently make an appearance at Computex 2024. While details on the new handheld device are still unclear, it could really use an update to the display, controls, and ports, as well as a proper ...
Julian van der Merwe, 04 May 2024 15:51
XMG Fusion 15 (Early 24) review: A compact RTX 4070 laptop for gamers and creators

89% XMG Fusion 15 (Early 24) review: A compact RTX 4070 laptop for gamers and creators

Powerhouse. The lightweight, compact XMG Fusion 15 doesn't feature a conventional screen size: Instead of a 16-inch or 15.6-inch display, it is fitted with a 15.3-inch panel (2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 240 Hz) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. A Core i9 processor, RTX 4070, Thunderbolt 4 and very good runtimes round out its total package.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 15.30" | 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 May 2024 15:02
Windows users may find themselves unable to connect to VPNs after the latest update (Image Source: ExpressVPN)

Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks VPN connectivity

Microsoft has officially acknowledged that the Windows security update for April could prevent the use of VPNs, affecting all versions of Windows 11, Windows 10 and Windows Server. While a fix is on the way, the only solution unti...
Vishal Bhardwaj, 03 May 2024 10:00
Arc Browser in action (Source: Arc from The Browser Company)

Chromium-based Arc Browser now available for Windows

Introduced at the end of July 2023 for macOS, Arc is a web browser that became available for iOS this year, in early February, and now hits Windows. Only compatible with Windows 11, this piece of code is designed to be highly cust...
Codrut Nistor, 03 May 2024 00:29
Epic Games has decided to give away another two games this week. (Image source: Epic Games)

New Epic Games weekly game giveaway lands with near $45 face value

It is now possible to download to new games for free from the Epic Games Store. A week after discounting the INDUSTRIA and LISA: Definitive Edition, Epic Games has applied the same treatment to Cat Quest II and Orcs Must Die! 3, w...
Alex Alderson, 02 May 2024 17:31
Windows 10 reaches a 70.03% market share (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 10 holds 70.03% market share, while Windows 11 continues to decline

Statcounter has published its latest report on Windows version market share. While it may sound surprising, even after around nine years of release, Windows 10 currently holds 70.03% of the market share. Windows 11, on the other h...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 May 2024 20:14
Schenker Work 14 Base review - The affordable office laptop with lots of ports and a bright IPS display

82% Schenker Work 14 Base review - The affordable office laptop with lots of ports and a bright IPS display

Good upgrade options for your office. Schenker's Work 14 Base is a simple office laptop which features a bright IPS display, good maintenance options and lots of ports. At the same time, its Intel Core i5-1235U offers enough performance for simple tasks.
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 01 May 2024 15:19
The Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED are fantastic machines, but the Linux-based SteamOS might be confusing to new users. (Image source: Valve)

4 tools Steam Deck and Linux gamers need to install

Gaming on Linux can be a little complicated, but the open-source community has put into the software surrounding the Linux gaming experience. Here is a pick of four of the best tools and software packages to make the most of your ...
Julian van der Merwe, 01 May 2024 04:38
The thin Alienware X16 R1 is now available for 20% off its MSRP at Amazon. (Image: own)

Save up to $600 off Dell or Alienware gaming laptops at Amazon

Gamers hunting for a good deal on Dell's G15 or Alienware gaming laptops are in luck. Amazon is slashing up to $600 off select machines, including the Alienware X16 gaming laptop with a Core i9 CPU, 32 GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX...
Sam Medley, 29 Apr 2024 17:38
Geekom XT12 Pro review: Stylish NUC mini-PC alternative with Intel Core i9-12900H, 32 GB DDR4 RAM and 1 TB SSD

84% Geekom XT12 Pro review: Stylish NUC mini-PC alternative with Intel Core i9-12900H, 32 GB DDR4 RAM and 1 TB SSD

Alder Lake-H is still fast! Geekom presented the XT12 Pro a few days ago as a powerful and efficient NUC mini-PC. However, based on an Intel Core i9-12900H, you have to make do with a slightly older processor. Using numerous measurements and benchmarks, we have analyzed whether Geekom can keep its promise of efficiency here and how well the XT12 Pro performs against the competition.
Intel Core i9-12900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 545 g
Sebastian Bade, 29 Apr 2024 13:03
You can now download app executables from Microsoft Store web (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Store now allows downloading apps directly from the website

Microsoft Store has received a new update that allows users to download app executables directly from the website. Before this, you could only get the apps from the dedicated app on Windows. With this change, the company aims to m...
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Apr 2024 12:33
Warframe's Jade Shadows update is due sometime in June 2024 and will introduce sweeping changes to some long-standing gameplay mechanics. (Image source: Digital Extremes)

Warframe status rework changes vital game mechanics to force build diversity

Epic space shooter Warframe is set to receive yet another round of meta-breaking changes, with sweeping quality-of-life changes announced for the Jade Shadows update coming in June this year. The hope is that these changes will ma...
Julian van der Merwe, 27 Apr 2024 03:00
RedmiBook Pro 16 2024

Xiaomi's RedmiBook Pro 16 is a real price-performance champion and one of the best multimedia laptops without dGPU

With the RedmiBook Pro 16, Xiaomi shows its established competitors how to bring a modern multimedia laptop with current components to the market that doesn't even cost 1,000 Euros (~$1,067) while offering a Core Ultra 7 155H, 32 ...
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Apr 2024 19:01
Epic Games' new giveaway is worth $39.98. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games latest giveaway arrives worth nearly $40

Epic Games has delivered two new games for its weekly store giveaway. For the next week, it is possible to download INDUSTRIA and LISA: Definitive Edition for free, which typically retail for $19.99 each.
Alex Alderson, 25 Apr 2024 17:20
The Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) has two M.2 slots for storage expansion. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and OLED display drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The 2024 Acer Swift Go 14 laptop with Intel’s latest Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, 1 TB of storage, and a 90 Hz OLED panel is now going for an awesome 20% off on Amazon. The resulting price is the lowest rate for...
Fawad Murtaza, 25 Apr 2024 14:39
Windows 11 will now show Store recommendations — read: ads — in the Start menu, prompting many users to consider the switch to Linux more seriously. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 Start menu ads - now coming to a PC near you

After spending some time in the preview build, Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to all users of Microsoft's operating system. The “recommendations” can be disabled, but the “switch to Linux” comments are coming in har...
Julian van der Merwe, 25 Apr 2024 07:54
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 G9

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 G9 still comes with a great mini LED panel at 1200 nits, but also new problems

Lenovo recently launched the new G9 version of the Yoga Pro 9i 16. Several aspects have been improved and the bright mini LED panel is still excellent, but there are also new problems. The color profiles for AdobeRGB and sRGB are ...
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Apr 2024 04:22
ProtonDB needs a clearer, more accurate rating system than its medals. (Image source: ProtonDB screenshot)

The Steam Deck and Linux gaming have a problem: ProtonDB sucks - let me explain

ProtonDB is the Linux gaming community's attempt at trying to fix Steam's lack of compatibility documentation surrounding Windows games on Linux. It is a fantastic tool for Linux gamers, but unfortunately, it only adds to the chao...
Julian van der Merwe, 25 Apr 2024 03:41
The ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 has a 91.7% screen-to-body ratio. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 debuts with world's first LPCAMM2 memory alongside Intel Core Ultra CPUs

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 has landed with a new design, Intel Core Ultra series CPUs, and up to an RTX 3000 Ada Generation GPU. Interestingly, the machine comes with Micron's LPCAMM2 memory, making it the world's first consumer...
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Apr 2024 19:19
The ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 features two SO-DIMM slots of RAM expansion. (Source: Lenovo)

ThinkPad P16v Gen 2 unveiled with Intel Core Ultra CPUs, up to an RTX 3000 Ada Generation GPU, and new display option

Lenovo has refreshed the ThinkPad P16v with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, up to an 8 GB RTX 3000 Ada Generation workstation GPU, and a new 400-nit display option. However, aside from these notable internal updates, the r...
Fawad Murtaza, 23 Apr 2024 18:03
Microsoft only offers the Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10 with Intel Meteor Lake processors for now. (Image source: Microsoft)

Evidence mounts of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 and Microsoft Surface Pro 10 with Qualcomm Snapdragon X launching with at least 16 GB RAM

Lenovo, Microsoft and others are rumoured to be some of the first OEMs to release Snapdragon X laptops to rival recent MacBook Air and MacBook Pro generations. Now, more evidence has emerged that Windows 11 will require at least 1...
Alex Alderson, 23 Apr 2024 16:21
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 G9 laptop review: MiniLED with 1200 nits and Core Ultra 9

89% Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 G9 laptop review: MiniLED with 1200 nits and Core Ultra 9

Now with Advanced Optimus, but the power supply is too weak. Lenovo has improved its multimedia Yoga Pro 9i 16 flagship of the G9 generation in several areas. The 3.2K mini LED panel with 1200 nits is optionally matte and accompanied by Advanced Optimus. We put the most powerful configuration, which has the Core Ultra 9 185H and GeForce RTX 4070 laptop, to the test.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Apr 2024 07:42
Microsoft is a cyber security threat (Source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Microsoft considered a national security risk by former White House cyber policy director

With a share of over 85% in the productivity software segment and more than 90% in the operating system market share currently in use with the federal agencies, Microsoft reigns supreme in the US. However, this makes it quite slug...
Codrut Nistor, 22 Apr 2024 23:27
Repairable Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G5 & slim ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 launch in the US

Repairable Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G5 & slim ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 launch in the US

Lenovo's redesigned ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 has become available in the US webshop. As usual, the launch prices are high and only the Core Ultra version of the upgradable ThinkPad Laptop has launched. The thinner ThinkPad T14s G5 is al...
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Apr 2024 19:26
The Lenovo Legion Go has an upgradable storage drive. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Go with Z1 Extreme and QHD+ display drops to lowest price ever on Amazon

The Lenovo Legion Go with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is now enjoying a cool $70 off the $699.99 retail price. While difficult to recommend against the competition at full retail, Lenovo’...
Fawad Murtaza, 22 Apr 2024 14:53
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16 2024 review - Perhaps the best Meteor Lake laptop with a long battery life

90% Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16 2024 review - Perhaps the best Meteor Lake laptop with a long battery life

Price performance champion. A metal case, Core Ultra 7, 32 GB of RAM, a 3K IPS display, and a good keyboard - the RedmiBook Pro 16 offers all that for less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,066). In addition, a large 99-Wh battery ensures an extremely long battery life and Thunderbolt 4 is also included.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Apr 2024 01:35
You can use Steam Remote Play on pretty much anything with a screen these days (Source: Steam)

5 of the best devices to use with your game streaming server including the Raspberry Pi 5

CheckMag If you have a gaming PC, it’s never been easier to stream games to any device in your house. Steam streaming is probably one of the most accessible solutions to stream games from your gaming PC, Valve even released their own hardw...
David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:20
Parsec, Steam and Sunshine, all have clients that will let you stream your gaming PC to pretty much anything (Source: Gamepur)

AMD Link and Nvidia GameStream have bitten the dust: Here are the 3 best solutions for streaming your gaming PC to any device

CheckMag AMD Link ended support in January and Nvidia GameStream is being actively removed from Shield devices in favour of Geforce Now. Fortunately, a number of other open and closed source solutions offer flexible and arguably better ex...
David Devey, 20 Apr 2024 19:11
Epic Games is offering two things for free between April 18 and April 25. (Image source: Epic Games)

Epic Games is giving away a popular 90s-themed indie game and more for free this week

The Epic Games Store weekly game giveaway has been refreshed after providing Ghostrunner for free. Now, the storefront has discounted The Big Con, a popular 90s-themed indie title, as well as providing an otherwise expensive pack ...
Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2024 17:38
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 review – Expensive everyday laptop with OLED touch screen

87% Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 review – Expensive everyday laptop with OLED touch screen

Meteor Lake pared down. The Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 is Samsung's slim and light notebook for everyday use. It features a recent Meteor Lake processor as well as a high-resolution 120-Hz OLED touch screen. Both performance and battery life are no more than average.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 18 Apr 2024 16:25
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 downloading in the Nvidia app (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 now available sporting support for Manor Lords and No Rest for the Wicked

Available since yesterday, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.22 comes with optimizations for the most wishlisted game on Steam, namely Manor Lords, as well as zero-day optimizations targeting No Rest for the Wicked. These t...
Codrut Nistor, 17 Apr 2024 19:16
Lenovo is cutting the 3.5 mm jack for the Snapdragon Edition of the Yoga Slim 7. (Image source: @_h0x0d_)

Leak reveals Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Snapdragon Edition before full Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite release without 3.5 mm jack

Qualcomm has only showcased Snapdragon X Elite reference devices to date. However, a reliable leaker has now provided an early look at the Yoga Slim 7 Snapdragon Edition, which shares its design with the x86 version of the same la...
Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2024 18:29
No ThinkPad P16 G3 this year? Lenovo updates existing ThinkPad P16 G2 workstation with 14th Gen CPUs

No ThinkPad P16 G3 this year? Lenovo updates existing ThinkPad P16 G2 workstation with 14th Gen CPUs

The current generation of ThinkPad workstations is still powered by 13th Gen processors. Now, it appears as like Lenovo is simply updating the existing Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 with 14th Gen chips - which also means that there wi...
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Apr 2024 08:29
News of the Snapdragon X Elite could be heard and seen at a Qualcomm event in London.

News of the Snapdragon X Elite: Full steam ahead to laptop dominance over Intel, AMD and Apple M3 (video)

Only a few weeks to go until the first laptops with Qualcomm's computing platform Snapdragon X Elite will be available. Time to check the current stand of things and compare Qualcomm's first real Windows-on-ARM opportunity against Intel, AMD and Apple in a benchmark test with the current high-end chips of 2024. Qualcomm also makes new promises in terms of efficiency, battery life and app availability.
Alexander Fagot, 17 Apr 2024 08:20
Asus ExpertBook B3 review: The powerful office laptop with 11-hour runtimes

84% Asus ExpertBook B3 review: The powerful office laptop with 11-hour runtimes

RTX business. The ExpertBook B3 boasts moderate emissions, long runtimes, two RAM slots, lots of computing power and Thunderbolt 4. Thanks to its GeForce RTX 2050, the 14-inch laptop is well-equipped for GPU-demanding tasks and gaming. Positive: Asus delivers this device with a three-year warranty.
Intel Core i7-1355U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Apr 2024 17:59
YouTube ads blocking (Source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Google renews its assault on YouTube ad blockers

The fight against blocking ads on the Google-owned online video sharing and social media platform YouTube continues as third-party apps that go against its terms of service are now in the tech giant's crosshairs. There are no name...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Apr 2024 15:42
Lenovo Legion 7 16 G9 laptop review - A gaming machine with a 3.2K display, HX CPU and an overclocked RTX 4070 laptop

91% Lenovo Legion 7 16 G9 laptop review - A gaming machine with a 3.2K display, HX CPU and an overclocked RTX 4070 laptop

Does it always have to be a pro? With the Legion 7 16 G9, Lenovo is offering a comparatively slim and eye-catching gaming laptop which is also interesting for other target groups such as multimedia users or content creators. Intel's Core i9-14900HX and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070 laptop ensure sufficient performance for the 3.2K IPS display and its P3 coverage.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Apr 2024 13:04
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