Core Ultra 7 265U vs. Core Ultra 7 165U: Almost no performance differences between them
The Core Ultra 7 265U is a rebrand of the Core Ultra 7 165U with their identical GPUs, core count, and NPU TOPS. It's slightly more efficient, but not by much.
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Video: Just buy a desktop!? - a love letter to big gaming laptops!
That is often what we get to hear when reviewing high-end gaming or creator laptops. But mobility means so much more than using your laptop without an outlet in sight, and premium RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 laptops offer an incredible amount of flexibility wherever you want or need it.
So we put together a few different setups and use cases to show you guys what it truly means to live that #laptoplifestyle ;) (Advertising)
Video: If only your Macbook Pro had such a screen - Asus ProArt P16 RTX 5090
Asus updated their super sleek creator laptop, and the ProArt P16 can now be yours with up to an RTX 5090, vapour chamber cooling, and a new display.
And the new 4K 120Hz VRR-capable display, which apparently reaches up to 1600 Nits, might very well be one of the best laptop displays on the market right now.
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 is better than the EliteBook x360 830 G10 in almost every way
Aside from the big CPU update, HP has made a number of smaller changes all around the model for easier usability and improved charging ergonomics.
Modder builds Framework Laptop with mechanical keyboard, and it's an all-aluminium hunk straight out of the '90s
An enterprising modder has built himself a rather impressive DIY Framework Laptop with an integrated mechanical keyboard with the coveted HHKB layout. The mod makes the repairable thin-and-light laptop significantly thicker, but t...
4K and up to 1,600 nits. | Asus ProArt P16 Preview - Now with RTX 5090 Laptop and Lumina Pro OLED
The Asus ProArt P16 finally gets high-end GPU options all the way up to the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop as well as a new 4K tandem OLED option with 120 Hz, which improves the brightness significantly. We already had the chance to take...
HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 convertible review: Comfortable and super efficient
Core Ultra 7 265U performance debut. The EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 is one of the slimmest and most efficient 13-inch convertibles we've had the pleasure of testing. Its keyboard in particular feels surprisingly spacious despite the small form factor.
Intel Core Ultra 7 265U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Intel Core Ultra 7 265U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
A new premium laptop that the manufacturer does not want to talk about: Lenovo quietly releases powerful RTX ThinkPad
Why bring a premium laptop to the market without marketing? This is the curious case of the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8, a brand-new ThinkPad laptop that has appeared without any formal announcement by Lenovo. A look at the specs qu...
Nvidia releases fix for Nvidia Optimus gaming laptop performance issues
Nvidia has now confirmed that its latest Game Ready Driver package includes more than just the usual optimisations for new games. Apparently, Game Ready Driver 581.29 finally resolves the reason behind performance degradations occ...
Dynabook announces 13.3-inch G-series ultrabooks powered by Intel Meteor Lake-U CPUs weighing only 849 g
Even though these are some of Dynabook's lightest models to date, the new G-series ultrabooks offer MIL grade chassis sturdiness and an impressive port selection that includes 2x Thunderbolt 4 and a microSD card reader. The more e...
Gaming laptop with two displays, modular GPU and mechanical keyboard: Krayzor now crowdfunding
Featuring a huge second display, a full-size mechanical keyboard, and an upgradeable graphics chip, Krayzor is one of the most unusual laptops on the market. The notebook is now available for pre-order, albeit with somewhat outdat...
EliteBook 8 G1a 16: The touchscreen configuration is a no-go if you care about color accuracy
Users who don't read the fine print between the EliteBook 8 G1a 16 touch and non-touch configurations may be surprised to find that the colors on one option will be noticeably worse than the other.
Deal | Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 with 165 Hz OLED and RTX 5070 Laptop gets huge $530 discount
The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 is a commendable gaming notebook featuring the powerful AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 APU and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. The laptop also sports an objectively beautiful 165 Hz OLED display with 99.9% coverage of the DCI-...
Baseus debuts three-port PicoGo charger with 67 W fast charging support
The Baseus PicoGo three-port charger with a compact form factor has made its official debut. This new power adapter comes with one USB-A and two USB-C ports, supports 67 W fast charging, and is compatible with multiple mainstream ...
Deal | Gigabyte Aero X16 with RTX 5060 enjoys 31% price cut to become worthy compact 16-inch gaming laptop
The Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop with an RTX 5060 under the hood is on sale at Best Buy at a substantial 31% discount. The laptop is a portable 16-incher that has enough CPU and GPU power for smooth QHD gaming. At the current g...
HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 is a significant upgrade over the EliteBook 865 G10 except in one key aspect
Most of the physical changes to the EliteBook G1a 16 are improvements over the previous generation model in terms of thickness and usability. Internally, however, the Zen 5 CPU performs about the same as the older Zen 4 option.
Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti, OLED display discounted by $650
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop is a beastly machine powered by the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and the RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. Courtesy of an ongoing sale, this 240 Hz OLED gamer can now be purchased for a record-...
Minimal Linux distro MocaccinoOS 25.09 launches with the 6.12.45 kernel
A minimal and swift, yet gaming-ready distro, MocaccinoOS 25.09 comes with an upgraded kernel (6.12.45 LTS), Mesa 25.1.9, as well as version 570.181 of the Nvidia GPU driver package. Additionally, this version also comes with mult...
HP EliteBook 8 G1a 16 AI laptop review: Redesigned inside and out
Starting over with G1. The EliteBook 8 G1a 16 represents a fresh start over last year's EliteBook 865 G10. In addition to the revised naming convention, the new model is thinner than before with the latest AMD Zen 5 PRO options for business users.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | AMD Radeon 860M | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | AMD Radeon 860M | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Geekom debuts its first laptops with Intel Arrow Lake processors and lightweight designs
While Geekom is best known for its mini PCs, the company has just entered the laptop market with the debut of the GeekBook X16 Pro and X14 Pro. They come with lightweight designs and up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285H.
Windows-like Kamuriki Linux 4.00 now available
Debian-based Kamuriki Linux 4.00 is now available with a Windows classic-like interface and the Wine compatibility layer under the hood. The distro comes loaded with multiple useful tools for daily use and, despite only having a J...
OneXGPU Lite launches as new compact eGPU with OCuLink and 80 Gbps USB-C ports
OneXPlayer has launched a new eGPU, the OneXGPU Lite. It packs the Radeon RX 7600M XT and comes with an 80 Gbps USB-C and one OCuLink port. The launch price is CNY 3,899, around $547.
XMG's NEO 16 & PRO 16 do not get G-Sync and Advanced Optimus support after all
The 2025 XMG NEO 16 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks, but both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus were still missing. Now, it is confirmed that the two features will not be available for the current model generation.
Deal | Top-rated Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) with RTX 5060 and 3K OLED records big 22% price drop
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is one of the best gaming/multimedia laptops on the market. Armed with an RTX 5060 laptop GPU and a Ryzen 9 270 APU, the 14-inch notebook is now on sale at Best Buy at a pretty good price.
End of Windows 10 support: Acer Aspire Go 15 may be a cheap alternative for some
Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of users with a choice: Buy a new laptop or continue using the old one? Install a new operating system? Many laptops that still function perfectly for everyday use ...
Deal | RTX 5070 Ti-powered Predator Helios Neo 16S with 240 Hz OLED display is now cheaper than ever
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S is a well-equipped gaming laptop with a beautiful QHD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 240 Hz. While the relatively thin gaming laptop cannot keep up with the thicker and heavier competition, i...
Deal | Ryzen AI 7, 4K OLED, 64 GB RAM: Lenovo ThinkPad P16s gets massive 47% discount
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 with the 4K OLED display is currently available with a major 47% discount at Lenovo's official online store, making the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 350-powered notebook an excellent purchase for folks who do not require discrete GPUs. Update: The price of the laptop has dropped even lower.
Eurocom Blitz Ultra 2 comes standard with features that most other 14-inch laptops omit
Unlike most other 14-inch laptops, the Blitz Ultra 2 supports both removable DDR5 SODIMM modules and up to two M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs for a wider level of customization.
Video: Lenovo Legion Go 2 hands-on - It's expensive, but ...
The Lenovo Go is back with its second version, and is setting out to compete with the Asus ROG XBox Ally X and MSI's Claw 8. Considering the detachable controller and 144 Hz OLED with VRR capabilities, the massive 8.8" Windows-based handheld already has a lot going for it.
GaN chargers accross the board and modular, repairable USB-C: Hands on with the new Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and P16 Gen 3
We had the opportunity to get a hands on with the newest 2025 ThinkPad P series, including the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and P16 Gen 3. One of the key changes for the new workstations: The move to all USB-C charging and Gallium Nitride (GaN chargers).
Eurocom Blitz Ultra 2 14 laptop review: Strong serviceability at the cost of weight
Subnotebook with upgradeable RAM. The Blitz Ultra 2 14 is one of the very few 14-inch laptops with support for two M.2 2280 SSDs and two removable DDR5 SODIMM modules for a total of up to 128 GB of memory. In return, it's slightly heavier than other models in the size category.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
New Lenovo Legion Pro 7 gaming laptop debuts with up to Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and RTX 5080
The Legion Pro 7 16AFR10H has made its official debut at IFA 2025, and this new gaming laptop can be configured with up to the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and RTX 5080. Its starting price is $2,399 and will be available from November 202...
Lenovo's most powerful AI / CAD laptop adopts USB-C charging: ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 launches with Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 and 192 GB RAM
The Lenovo ThinkPad P series is back, with the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 at the forefront. Completely redesigned, the most powerful ThinkPad workstation gives buyers the full package, with features like 5G, a Tandem OLED screen, Arrow La...
The sweet spot in Lenovo's mobile workstation lineup gains Nvidia RTX Pro 2000: New ThinkPad P16v Gen 3
It is not the most powerful, but it is more affordable: The new Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 delivers the same performance as the much more expensive Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8, but does so at a much lower price point.
Lenovo wants to save you a trip to Photoshop with FlickLift, its new AI image editor that can remove backgrounds and upscale images in a pinch
FlickLift is Lenovo’s new AI-powered editor designed for quick, no-fuss tweaks. It will come preloaded on the newly announced Legion, IdeaPad, and Yoga devices.
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 launches with 3.2K OLED display, Thunderbolt 5 and up to 64 GB RAM
Lenovo has refreshed the ThinkPad P1 with a Gen 8 model. Available later this month, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 combines Intel Arrow Lake H processors and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity with up to 64 GB of RAM, 8 TB of storage, a 90...
Lenovo unveils ThinkPad P14s i Gen 6 and ThinkPad P16s i Gen 4 with Intel Arrow Lake CPUs and optional OLED display
Lenovo has updated its ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 and ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 with Intel variants. Now called the ThinkPad P14s i Gen 6 and ThinkPad P16s i Gen 4, the two Intel Arrow Lake-H based machines also feature up to 96 GB RAM, an Nvi...
Lenovo's Smart Motion Concept is a motorized laptop stand with AI
In addition to commercially-available products, Lenovo also showcased some concept products. The Lenovo Smart Motion Concept is one of them and it is a motorized laptop stand with cameras, microphones, and sensors that lets it aut...
Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition gets refreshed with Glacial White colourway
Lenovo has shown off a new colourway of the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition at IFA 2025. At launch, it was only available in Silver, and now, it gets a Glacial White variant.
Lenovo officially shows off ThinkBook rotatable PC concept at IFA 2025, dubbed Project Pivo
Lenovo's new proof‑of‑concept ThinkBook - Project Pivo - makes an appearance at IFA 2025 with a rotatable display and adaptive UI that flips between landscape and portrait without window wrangling.
Steam down on Hollow Knight: Silksong release date as buyers struggle to purchase games
The indie game Hollow Knight: Silksong has caused multiple errors on Valve’s marketplace. Steam went down immediately at its release time, blocking purchases and downloads. Many fans believe that Silksong pre-orders and pre-instal...
Maingear launches the Super 16 gaming laptop with Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti, and 300Hz display
Buyers have plenty of 16-inch gaming laptops to consider, with the Maingear Super 16 as the latest candidate. The Super 16 avoids sacrificing multi-core performance with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor. Featuring the Nvidia ...
Arch-based Xray_OS distro for gamers gets updated
The latest release of Xray_OS Linux, just like its predecessors, brings together an Arch base and a set of unique tools developed from scratch, such as the Tolitica Assistant, to deliver a fast and stable gaming-focused experience...
Acer Swift Air 16: Hands-on with the lightest 16-inch laptop on the planet
How does it feel to hold a laptop that weighs just 2.2 lbs (1 kg) but has a massive 16-inch display? We're taking a closer look at what is probably the lightest 16-inch notebook in the world and also tried typing on it. We wouldn't describe the experience with the ultralight device as completely convincing, but it feels quite impressive nonetheless.
Logitech Signature Slim Solar Plus: Pricing revealed for new solar-powered wireless keyboard with 10 years battery life
Details about a new solar-powered wireless keyboard produced by Logitech have leaked online. Called the Logitech Signature Slim Solar Plus, the keyboard resembles the MX Keys S but with a reported 10 years of battery life.
Acer Nitro V 16 and Nitro V 16S show up after a two-year hiatus with Core 9 270H and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Acer is refreshing the Nitro V 16 at IFA 2025 after a two-year gap. The new Nitro V 16 is also available in a slimmer Nitro V 16S variant and features the Intel Core 9 270H and Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Both laptops offer 180 Hz...
First Intel Panther Lake laptop: Acer Swift 16 AI debuts with world's largest haptic touchpad
Acer has unveiled the Swift 16 AI at IFA 2025. Powered by Intel's upcoming Panther Lake mobile APUs, the laptop features a 16-inch 3K OLED display, a thinner build than its predecessor, and an impressively large haptic touchpad.
Acer Swift Air 16 launched with AMD Krackan Point APUs up to Ryzen AI 7 350 with Radeon 860M graphics and optional 2.8K OLED display
At IFA 2025, Acer has introduced the Swift Air 16 powered by AMD Krackan Point APUs with integrated Radeon graphics. The Swift Air 16 Copilot+ PC has a lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy construction and comes with a 2.8K AMOLED...
Video: One of the best gaming laptops or just average? - HP Omen Max 16 review
HP is back, and the all-new Omen Max 16 not only looks incredibly clean (for a gaming laptop) but also backs it up with solid results in our performance testing.
We have been able to test both the RTX 5080 IPS display variant and the high-end SKU, betting on a 5090 and a 240 Hz OLED.
This new, lightweight laptop for business bets 120 Hz refresh rate and Intel Lunar Lake
Acer introduces a new entry into their TravelMate laptop series for business at IFA Berlin: The Acer TravelMate X4 14 combines a lightweight metal chassis with Intel's Lunar Lake platform and an OLED WUXGA screen.
