Laptop

Droolworthy snake. The Razer Blade 16 Early 2023 is a new offering for gamers interested in a flagship 16:10 16-inch gaming laptop. Featuring a desktop-class Intel Raptor Lake-HX Core i9-13950HX, a 175 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, and the world's first dual-mode mini-LED display, the Blade 16 seeks to take on some of the most powerful juggernauts this year. We explore Razer's ambitions with the Blade 16 and see whether it is worth the additional US$700 over the Blade 16 RTX 4080.

The ROG. The new Asus M16 is available in three variants: With an RTX 4070, RTX 4080 or RTX 4090. We review the highest-end configuration. On top of that, its bright, 16:10, HDR, Mini-LED-backlit display is also new. We take a look to see if the $4,000 ROG M16 is just as impressive in real life as it is on paper.

Better with AMD or Intel? After we already tested the ThinkPad T14 G3 with the AMD processor, we now take a look at the version with an Intel Core i7-1260P and dedicated GeForce MX550. Which configuration offers a higher performance and longer battery life? And is the GeForce GPU worthwhile compared to the fast Radeon 680M iGPU?

The 80s gaming vibe. Are you growing tired of all the minimalistic notebook designs these days? MSI is trying something new with its latest GE78 by mixing retro aesthetics with the latest technology for a more eye-catching chassis.

Insanely bright 1200-nit touchscreen. Chromebooks are a dime a dozen these days, but higher-end models are still relatively uncommon. The US$999 Dragonfly Pro Chromebook stands out from the crowd with its 4x Thunderbolt ports and one of the brightest displays on any consumer laptop.

Sweetspot found: The ROG Strix G16 is the third Strix we've reviewed in a still-ripening 2023. Based on recent experience, the choice to downsize to a 16-inch model is a good one. We see that the 4080 fits perfectly between the RTX 4090 and RTX 4070. In the ROG Strix G16, the GeForce graphics card is finally able to show off its capabilities.

For the home office. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 laptop is primarily intended for desk-based office work and does its job well. Positive aspects of the laptop include a strong AMD Ryzen 5 Barcelo APU, moderate emissions, a colorful 17.3-inch FHD screen, and USB-C-power delivery.

Finally, an AMD laptop with Thunderbolt support! More luxurious than a Pavilion, thinner than an Envy, and more affordable than an EliteBook. The Dragonfly Pro skips out on wide configurable options and ports for a leaner and more focused user experience.

Debut for the AMD Zen4 Ryzen 9 7945HX. Asus refreshes its ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and uses the best components you can currently get. The new GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is supported by AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX, the fastest mobile CPU right now. The manufacturer also replaces the 4K screen with a new WQHD Mini-LED panel with 240 Hz, which is supported by a secondary 4K screen. Update: sRGB profile is included

An unforgettable experience. Nearly five years after the debut of their surprise hit The Forest, the developers at Canadian studio Endnight Games have released the sequel to the title. Sons of the Forest once again offers an interesting game design that combines open-world exploration and survival horror. Read our benchmark check to find out whether its hardware requirements are just as terrifying.

Real eye candy. Atomic Heart isn't just stylish in gameplay - it is also a top-tier game from a technical standpoint. The first-person shooter is definitely one of the best looking PC games released in the past few years. You can read about what that means in terms of hardware requirements in our benchmark check.

Creator? Gamer? CreAmer. Using a slightly modified design, new connections and new hardware grounded in an Intel Gen 13 and a Nvidia RTX 4070, the Aero 16 OLED seeks to win over gamers and creators alike. We put the laptop through its paces to find out what the case change and hardware upgrades bring to the table.

More expensive and worse? The base model of the new MacBook Pro 14 2023 is equipped with a slimmed-down version of the M2 Pro SoC and is also a step backwards in terms of SSD speeds, but retails at a higher price. But does this really impact the laptop's performance in everyday usage?

A field day for tinkerers and analysts. Nearly two years after Returnal made its debut on consoles, the third-person shooter has now also arrived on PC. The dark sci-fi game feels like a mix of Dead Space, Deathloop and Dark Souls. Its extensive graphics menu is particularly impressive.

Sparse visuals, deep gameplay. The RTS specialists at Relic Entertainment have released a new genre heavyweight with Company of Heroes 3. Read our benchmark check to find out how well the game runs on various laptop and desktop GPUs.

Re-polished. The current incarnation of the Blade 15 still continues to rely on potent Alder Lake and Ampere hardware but also offers an enticing upgrade: Razer has gone for a high-contrast OLED display (QHD) complete with a high refresh rate (240 Hz) and excellent color space coverage.

175 W GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. You don't need a gigantic laptop like the MSI GT77 if you want extreme performance. The Mech-17 GP2 is 600 g lighter while carrying similar 175 W GeForce 40 GPU options. Temperatures, however, are a different story.