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Asus is now selling a new 16-inch gaming laptop globally. Equipped with a more powerful processor than last year's model, the ROG Strix G16 2026 retains a 90 Wh battery while jumping to a 300 Hz display with access to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060, RTX 5070 and RTX 5080 GPUs.

A new 16-inch ThinkPad is now available to purchase internationally. Equipped with modern Intel Panther Lake processors, the ThinkPad L16 Gen 3 is also available with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 2 TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD, among other configuration options.

Lenovo has unveiled the Legion R9000P as what it says is the world's first gaming laptop to feature an inkjet-printed OLED display. Also with a 240Hz refresh rate, the new 16-inch laptop could cost less than competing models in the market.

HP has released a new 16-inch laptop globally. Featuring up to 64 GB of RAM and PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, the ZBook 8 G2a 16 also comes with numerous AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors up to and including the Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 470.

Microsoft is running a new promotion, thanks to which you can get the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones worth $458 for free when you buy a new Surface Pro or Surface Laptop. The promotion is live until July 31 and only applies to certain configurations.

A new 15-inch laptop has arrived globally. Running Linux, the System76 Adder Pro features a powerful Intel Panther Lake processor, up to 96 GB of RAM, a 165 Hz OLED display and a choice of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs.

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop with an RTX 5080 laptop GPU, 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2 TB SSD has seen a major $351 discount. The laptop pairs the RTX 5080 with the flagship Intel Core Ultra 9 275 HX CPU and a beefy cooling solution.

Microsoft now offers its compact Surface Laptop 13.8 with the updated Snapdragon X2 Elite processors. The entry-level model with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage costs at least $1599, while the much lighter Asus Zenbook A14 with the faster X2 Elite SoC starts at $1349.

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 is a sleek 13-inch gaming convertible, which doesn't sport a dedicated graphics card but the very fast AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 that's combined with massive 64GB DDR5 RAM and a 1600p IPS display.

The Snapdragon series for Windows ARM has come a long way in just a year with performance levels that now rival or often surpass top-end mobile Panther Lake-X or Zen 5 options.

The Mechrevo 15 Air has been launched in China, and it's a new lightweight gaming laptop powered by an Intel Panther Lake processor and the Nvidia RTX 5060. It features a 240Hz OLED display as well, and it retails for CNY 1,1999, about $1,772.

Qualcomm does what Qualcomm does best: The Yoga Slim 7 14Q8Y11 is easily the longest-lasting 14-inch Yoga model in recent memory all thanks to its Snapdragon CPU.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch ThinkPad with Intel Wildcat Lake processors. Available internationally, the cheaper ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 can also be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz display and a higher-capacity battery than standard.

HP has added to its EliteBook range with a new release. Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors, the EliteBook 6 G2q also comes with up to 32 GB of RAM and 5G cellular connectivity.

Lenovo has now released a new 14-inch ThinkPad internationally. Billed as cheaper alternatives to recent Intel Panther Lake models, the ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 with Intel Wildcat Lake processors is surprisingly close in price to those sold with AMD Zen 5 processors.

Acer has released a new gaming laptop globally. Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and an RTX 5090 GPU, the new Predator Helios 18 AI also boasts up to 96 GB of RAM from the factory and a 4K Mini LED display.

The Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 14 with the Intel Core Ultra 200V series and LCD display has been launched in China. It's a thin and light laptop with a 65Wh battery rated for up to 34 hours of runtime. The starting launch price is CNY 6,299, around $929.

iFixit has scrutinized Asus' perfect repairability rating for the ROG Flow Z13. While praising its accessible battery, display and SSD, the repair specialist gives the model a more modest rating owing to soldered components, among other things.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch ThinkPad globally. Available with up to 96 GB of LPCAMM2 RAM and PCIe Gen 5 storage, the ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 AMD can also be configured with a 120 Hz VRR OLED display, a 90 Wh battery and discrete GPUs in a package that starts at around 1.75 kg.

HP has released a new 16-inch laptop globally. Equipped with up to 64 GB of RAM, the EliteBook 8 G2i 16-inch also comes with an optional 120 Hz VRR display and a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors featuring a powerful Arc B390 iGPU.

For photographers and videographers, an SD card reader is an essential feature. For most business users, however, it is no longer a deciding factor when buying a laptop. Using the Schenker Connect 15 as an example, we take a look at the transfer speeds you can typically expect from integrated card readers today and whether they are still fast enough for users who actually depend on them.

The Dell 16 Plus multimedia laptop launched back in 2025 with an Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 256V SoC and a 16-inch IPS display. Despite being more than a year old, the Dell 16 Plus is still a pretty capable multimedia machine by 2026 standards. You can now buy the laptop for under $900.

The Machenike 14 Ultra has been officially showcased in China, and it's a lightweight Intel Panther Lake laptop with the capable Arc B390 iGPU. It's also confirmed to feature a 14-inch QHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 combines a lighter 14-inch chassis with good business performance. Our review unit is equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 processor, 64 GB RAM as well as a matte IPS touchscreen.

The Asus a14 Air 2026 is now available to purchase in China. It's a lightweight laptop that weighs 990g, and it measures 14.9mm thick. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945H powers the system, and it has a 120Hz OLED display. It starts at CNY 6,799, about $1,003.

Acer's 16-inch Nitro V gaming laptop is getting an affordable variant in the US. Listed on Amazon for $1,199.99, the new configuration pairs Intel's Core 5 210H CPU with a 95W RTX 5050 and comes with a 165Hz display.

The fast RTX 5080 version of the Legion Pro 7i also sports an Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB of memory and a 2TB SSD. Gamers can also look forward to an excellent 240Hz OLED display with 1600p resolution and perfect black levels.

Lenovo has updated one of its recent 16-inch gaming laptops. Arriving only a few months after its initial release, the new Legion 7a can now be configured with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, which was missing at launch. Lenovo has opted for Nvidia's newer variant, which brings 12 GB VRAM to the table too.

Microsoft once again only offers ARM versions of its Surface devices for private customers, while business customers have access to much more powerful hardware, 5G modules and additional display options.

The Xiaoxin Air 15 is one of the recently released Intel Wildcat Lake laptops from Lenovo. It has launched in China as a new MacBook Neo rival with a 54.7Wh battery rated for 23.8 hours of video playback.

Lenovo has quietly updated one of our favourite gaming laptops. Previously sold with up to the Core Ultra 9 275HX, the Legion Pro 7i or Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H can now be configured with the more powerful Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus to complement its 240 Hz OLED display, GeForce RTX 5080 GPU and 64 GB of RAM.

The Lecoo Air 14 powered by Intel Wildcat Lake is now available in China. Lenovo introduced it in May 2026, and this affordable MacBook Neo rival has 12GB of RAM, weighs 990g, and is 12.95mm thick. Its initial price is CNY 4,088, around $603.

The new Lenovo Xiaoxin Air 13, powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake platform, is now available in China. It's a compact system with a 13.3-inch IPS display that features a 120Hz refresh rate. This thin and light laptop costs CNY 5,888, about $869.

Global PC shipments fell nearly 5% in Q2 2026, ending nine consecutive quarters of growth. Apple bucked the trend with higher shipments and market share, while IDC warned that further declines and industry consolidation are likely.

Lenovo has updated one of its popular 16-inch gaming laptops with a new version. Already available to purchase in the US, the Legion 7 16IAX10 or Legion 7i Gen 10 now tops out at the Core Ultra 290HX Plus and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 12GB, which Lenovo complements with a 240 Hz and 1,100-nit OLED display.

Acer has released its latest 14-inch laptop internationally. Weighing at under 1.2 kg, the new Swift Go 14 contains a 71 Wh battery, an OLED display and up to a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor.

The first ThinkPads with Intel's more affordable Wildcat Lake series are here. For that purpose, Lenovo updates the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 4 with the new Intel Core 3 series CPUs.

The Lecoo Fighter 7000X 2026 has been launched in China. It's a slim and lightweight laptop from the sub-brand of Lenovo, and it has an affordable launch price. The top-end config features Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX and Nvidia RTX 5060.

The Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 convertible laptop has been discounted by more than $500 at Best Buy. The Yoga 7a on sale is the latest model that Lenove debuted at CES 2026 with the AMD Ryzen AI 400 series APUs, a 1200p OLED display, and more.

Update: Lenovo statement | Up until now, SSDs for laptops have been mostly made by well known names from the US, Korea or Japan, like Samsung, Kioxia or Western Digital. In the midst of the RAM and SSD crisis, a new player has appeared: Notebokcheck has tested a YMTC SSD, which powers a Lenovo ThinkBook 14 laptop.

Lenovo has finally released one of its latest 14-inch ThinkPads globally. A lightweight converitble, the ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 Gen 2 packs up to 64 GB of RAM, a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor and a 500-nit display.