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Nvidia has invested $5 billion in Intel and is co-developing chips with Team Blue. (Image source: Intel, Nvidia, Pixabay, edited)

Intel x Nvidia Serpent Lake leaks as Strix Halo rival with capable CPU and big GeForce RTX Rubin iGPU

Intel and Nvidia are officially developing x86 chips for future Windows laptops. Intel Serpent Lake architecture could be a result of this partnership. RedGamingTech claims that Intel could use an Nvidia RTX iGPU for the Serpent Lake APUs.

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Dec 2025 10:53

The ProArt PX13 2026 GoPro Edition should look a fair bit different from Asus' current model. (Image source: Asus)

With GoPro action camera design cues: Asus teases new ProArt PX13 laptop before CES 2026

Asus has lifted the lid on its next ProArt laptop release. Adopting GoPro branding and apparent functionality too, the new ProArt PX13 will depart from the all-black look of Asus' current 13-inch creator laptop.

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2025 22:55

Nova Lake, Intel's next major desktop CPU architecture, will be releasing in late 2026. (Image source: Intel, Pixabay, edited)

Detailed Intel Razer Lake, Titan Lake, and Hammer Lake leak alleges big IPC gains, Unified Core design, and more

RedGamingTech has dropped a detailed leak covering several of Intel's future desktop and mobile CPU architectures. Following Nova Lake CPUs, Intel is expected to bring Razer Lake desktop CPUs and Titan Lake mobile processor. Intel is also allegedly developing Hammer Lake with a "Unified Core" design.

Fawad Murtaza, 22 Dec 2025 12:32

Nvidia GeForce Now banner is shown (Image source: Nvidia Blog with edits)

GeForce Now hourly caps make cloud gaming a less enticing alternative to high DDR5 RAM prices

Nvidia GeForce Now is about to impose 100-hour monthly limits on all gamers. For the most active users, purchasing additional time will make subscription fees skyrocket. A new comparison shows whether they are better served by building a gaming PC, even with DDR5 RAM prices at record highs.

Adam Corsetti, 22 Dec 2025 01:26

Asus ProArt P16 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Showdown of the fastest multimedia laptops - Apple MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max vs. Asus ProArt P16 RTX 5090

The new Asus ProArt P16 is easily the most powerful multimedia laptop with Windows. We compare the high-end RTX 5090 SKU with Apple's fastest laptop, the MacBook Pro 16 powered by the M4 Max.

Andreas Osthoff, 21 Dec 2025 20:40

The Arrow Lake-U CPU in the the OmniBook 5 16 really drags down the system when compared to the Dell 16 Plus (Image source: HP)

HP OmniBook 5 16 vs. Dell 16 Plus: Lunar Lake-V makes all the difference

For just $50 more, the Dell 16 Plus offers significantly faster graphics and NPU performance than the HP without requiring additional power.

Allen Ngo, 21 Dec 2025 07:20

The Dynabook XD5 is available in Japan only for now. (Image source: Dynabook)

Dynabook XD5: First Dynabook laptop powered by a Snapdragon X Plus processor lands

Dynabook has launched a new Copilot+ laptop that ditches Intel for a Qualcomm processor. The new XD5 is a 14-inch notebook with a Snapdragon X Plus processor and Dynabook's famous user-replaceable battery.

Habeeb Onawole, 20 Dec 2025 19:48

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G6 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's ThinkBook 16p G6 is a great multimedia laptop

Office tasks, content creation, CAD, image editing or gaming - the ThinkBook 16p G6 is a jack of all trades and not only interesting for business customers. If you are looking for a large multimedia laptop, the new ThinkBook 16p G6 should definitely be on your short list.

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Dec 2025 12:14

HP OmniBook 5 16 is a basic, no-frills laptop for grade schoolers and light muiltimedia (Image source: Notebookcheck)

HP OmniBook 5 16 offers nothing special, but that's probably for the best

The OmniBook 5 16 keeps it simple with few fancy features and extras while maintaining respectable basics and build quality for more attractive starting prices.

Allen Ngo, 19 Dec 2025 22:37

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 4 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

No OLED on Strix Point ThinkPads: Lenovo artificially limits its AMD models to WUXGA IPS

There are three Lenovo ThinkPad laptops with AMD's high-end Strix Point CPU series. None of them have the option for a high quality OLED screen, despite these screens being an option for less expensive Krackan Point models. Is Lenovo making its AMD models again worse on purpose?

Benjamin Herzig, 19 Dec 2025 22:01

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is not a light machine, as it tips the scale at 5.07 lbs. (2.3 kg). (Image source: Acer, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Black Friday price returns: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI with RTX 5070 Ti and OLED display drops below $1,500

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop is back on sale at its Black Friday price. Retailing at a $450 discount compared to the list price, the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI packs some powerful internals, including the RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB of VRAM.

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Dec 2025 12:14

Unofficial render of rumored Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop. (Image source: Windows Latest)

Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop: New information about rolling mechanism, specs, and more

Lenovo is expected to showcase a gaming laptop with a rollable OLED display at CES 2026. It is targeting professional esports gamers with a large display mounted to a laptop, blending desktop like screen real-estate with portability.

Vineet Washington, 19 Dec 2025 07:42

Samsung Taiwan Vision Lab (Image source: Samsung Newsroom with edits)

As DDR5 RAM prices surged, Samsung employees allegedly took bribes from desperate customers

Companies willing to cross ethical lines can still purchase memory at reasonable prices. A new report exposes Samsung workers who may have accepted kickbacks from anxious distributors. As the memory shortage escalates, AI data centers are depleting most of the DRAM supply.

Adam Corsetti, 18 Dec 2025 22:44

The Framework laptop costs significantly more after two price increases. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Framework Laptop receives another price increase after just one week

Not only is RAM becoming increasingly expensive, but hard drives and SSDs now also cost significantly more than they did just a few weeks ago. Framework is now one of the first laptop manufacturers to react to this trend, raising the price of the Framework Laptop for the second time in just one week.

Hannes Brecher, 18 Dec 2025 22:10

The OmniBook X Flip 16 will soon be available with Intel Panther Lake processors, current model pictured. (Image source: HP)

New HP OmniBook X Flip 16 rears its head with Intel Panther Lake at retailer for $999

A major US retailer has revealed HP's plans for the OmniBook X Flip 16 ahead of schedule. Currently available with Intel Lunar Lake, the 16-inch convertible is on the verge of being upgraded to newer Panther Lake processors while retaining a sub-$1,000 starting price.

Alex Alderson, 17 Dec 2025 18:59

The Vivobook S15 is set to gain AMD Gorgon Point APU options soon. (Image source: Asus)

New Asus Vivobook S15 laptop reveals itself with AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 and 32 GB RAM

Early details about a new Asus Vivobook S15 generation have emerged thanks to an errant benchmark listing. Launching next month, the next 15-inch Vivobook will feature a high-end AMD Gorgon Point APU and 32 GB of RAM.

Alex Alderson, 17 Dec 2025 16:24

Laptops based on Intel Panther Lake CPUs are expected to be showcased at CES 2026. (Image source: Alex Waetzel)

Core Ultra 7 365 performance leaks: Intel Panther Lake CPU is reportedly 10% slower vs Core Ultra 7 258V

The Core Ultra 7 365, an 8-core Intel Panther Lake CPU, has leaked on Geekbench, giving us our first look at the potential performance of the chip. Sadly, based on the Geekbench 6.3 single and multi-core results, the Core Ultra 7 365's performance is nothing to write home about.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Dec 2025 15:08

The MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG is quite heavy at 3.632 kg (8.01 lbs.). (Image source: Alex Waetzel for NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | 43% off: Factory-refurbished MSI Titan 18 HX with RTX 4090, 64 GB RAM, and Mini-LED display is on sale with warranty

2024's MSI Titan 18 HX A14VIG is an RTX 4090-powered gaming laptop that aims to serve as a proper desktop replacement. Woot is now selling the 18-inch gaming laptop at a phenomenal 43% discount compared to its full list price. The catch? The MSI Titan 18 HX is in factory-refurbished condition with an OEM warranty.

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Dec 2025 12:39

The OmniBook 7 Aero 13 is an upper midrange subnotebook selling for less than $800 on sale (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13 is barely 4 months old and already almost 40 percent off

HP is running a huge sale on its lightest 13-inch laptop yet just in time for the Holiday shopping season.

Allen Ngo, 16 Dec 2025 06:53

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gen 10 is a capable RTX 5080 gaming laptop with 64GB DDR5 RAM (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | 64GB RAM, RTX 5080 and Core Ultra 9: Lenovo Legion Pro 7 gets massive discount

Noteworthy gaming laptop deals might be getting harder to find as RAM prices skyrocket, which is why Microcenter's latest discount on the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with the RTX 5080 is arguably worth considering for high-end gamers who are ready to upgrade.

Enrico Frahn, 15 Dec 2025 23:42

Thunderobot will fully announce the Zero Air gaming laptop on January 6 during CES 2026. (Image source: Thunderobot)

16-inches and 1.6 kg: Thunderobot launches Zero Air gaming laptop with Intel Panther Lake and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 GPUs

Thunderobot has lifted the lid on a new 16-inch gaming laptop that weighs in at around 1.6 kg. Equipped with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs, the Thunderoboto Zero Air is one of the first gaming laptops to launch with Intel's Panther Lake processors, too.

Alex Alderson, 15 Dec 2025 16:34

It may offer long battery life and decent performance, but display options are very basic at only IPS and 60 Hz (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The 1 kg HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13 is impressive, but there are some compromises

The ultralight subnotebook has surprisingly long battery life and respectable performance considering the weight and small size, but cut features elsewhere are notable.

Allen Ngo, 15 Dec 2025 04:31

Mid-range Dell laptop with 8GB DDR5 memory upgrade (Image source: Dell with edits)

Dell and Lenovo may limit mid-range laptops to 8GB DDR5 RAM in response to rising memory prices

With DDR5 RAM prices skyrocketing, some mid-range laptops could soon ship with budget-level specs. TrendForce expects companies like Dell and Lenovo to stock more notebooks with 8GB of memory. These reasonably priced options may no longer handle intense office and gaming tasks.

Adam Corsetti, 15 Dec 2025 03:18

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition touchscreen navigated by, well, touch... (Image source: Darryl Linington - Notebookcheck)

🎙️ OpinionCan the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition touchscreen replace a traditional mouse?

I put my Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition's touchscreen to the ultimate test: using it exclusively for a week. Can it really replace your traditional mouse? Find out the pros, cons, and surprising results.

Darryl Linington, 13 Dec 2025 08:54

Tandem OLED flexes its muscles on the latest ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 to show its advantages over regular OLED (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with tandem OLED is insanely bright at almost 1500 nits

With HDR enabled, the latest ThinkPad workstation can reach brightness levels up to three or four times brighter than most other laptops in the market.

Allen Ngo, 13 Dec 2025 06:50

The Lenovo Legion Y9000P Diablo IV gaming laptop has been launched in China with up to RTX 5080 Laptop GPU. (Image source: Lenovo via Weibo)

Lenovo Legion Y9000P Diablo IV gaming laptop arrives in China with up to GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU and Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU

The Lenovo Legion Y9000P gaming laptop has been updated with a Diablo IV-inspired variant, which is currently available only in China. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and up to an RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, the OLED gamer is easily among the fastest available in the market.

Sambit Saha, 13 Dec 2025 02:20

Framework will increase prices for DDR5 module for DIY laptops by 50% to keep up with rising DRAM prices. (Image source: Framework, edited)

Framework hikes DDR5 memory prices for DIY products, makes changes to return policy to fight scalpers

Framework has made a couple of announcements pertaining to the pricing and return policy associated with their DDR5 memory modules. DRAM modules have experienced unprecedented demand in recent quarters, resulting in massive price hikes trickling down to consumers.

Sambit Saha, 12 Dec 2025 17:46

The first glimpse at Asus' next Zenbook Duo. (Image source: Asus)

Asus teases new Zenbook Duo with two batteries and other major upgrades

Asus has confirmed that it will be bringing a new Zenbook Duo laptop to CES 2026 next month in Las Vegas. In the meantime, the company has teased several upgrades over the current model, including an improved hinge, a redesigned keyboard accessory and a switch to dual batteries.

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2025 15:23

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16 G8 switches to USB-C and a lower power envelope without sacrificing performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 drops AC adapter port, switches to smaller USB-C charging only

The latest model ships with a 140 W USB-C AC adapter instead of the 170 W adapter that shipped with last year's model. Fortunately, performance has not been negatively affected.

Allen Ngo, 12 Dec 2025 06:50

The Asus TUF F16 gaming laptop weighs 4.8 lbs.(2.2 kg). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | RTX 5070-powered Asus TUF F16 (2025) gaming laptop is more than $400 off

The Asus TUF Gaming F16 (2025) gaming laptop is enjoying a sizeable 26% discount at Walmart. Equipped with an RTX 5070 laptop GPU alongside an Core i7-14650HX CPU, the Asus TUF F16 FX608JPR is built for high-refresh-rate FHD and smooth QHD gaming.

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Dec 2025 12:37

The Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10 comes in at around 2.4 kg or 5.4 lbs. (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Affordable RTX 5060 gaming laptop: Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10 is now 34% cheaper than list price

Best Buy has discounted the Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10 gaming laptop by more than $450 compared to the list price. As a result, the latest iteration of the popular Lenovo LOQ 15 series has dropped to its record-low price. The Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10 on sale features an RTX 5060 laptop GPU and a Core i7-13650HX CPU.

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Dec 2025 11:49

Dynabook Tecra A65-M notebook. (Image source: Dynabook Americas)

Dynabook debuts 16-inch Tecra A65-M and 14-inch Tecra A45-M business laptops powered by AMD Ryzen Pro 200 series CPUs

Dynabook has announced the Tecra A45-M and A65-M laptops, combining AMD Ryzen PRO and Ryzen PRO 200 series CPUs with enterprise-grade security and MIL-STD-810H durability. The Tecra notebooks target professionals who need reliable business laptops that can run Windows Copilot AI thanks to powerful NPUs.

David Chien, 10 Dec 2025 05:19

8, 12 or 16 GB VRAM? | Is 8 GB VRAM enough for modern games? We tested it

When you look at modern graphics cards, there is always the question about VRAM. Is 8 GB of mainstream GPUs like the GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 really sufficient, or are you going to have problems? We tested it with a couple of modern games.

Andreas Osthoff, 09 Dec 2025 23:40

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G6 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's ThinkPad X13 G6 is just not as good as the Dell Pro 13 Premium

After our comprehensive reviews, we can say that the current Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G6 is just not as good as the Dell Pro 13 Premium in the comparison of compact 13-inch business laptops. The biggest advantage of the Dell is the superior battery runtime.

Andreas Osthoff, 09 Dec 2025 14:31

Lenovo is said to be developing another rollable laptop, this time under its gaming division. (Image source: Windows Latest - edited)

New leak confirms Lenovo Legion Pro Rollable gaming laptop with rollable OLED display

An early leak has identified Lenovo's next attempt at building an unusual gaming laptop. Rumoured to feature an Intel Panther Lake processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPU, the Legion Pro Rollable can also provide a 21:9 ultra-wide gaming experience at the touch of a button.

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2025 16:54

Lenovo's ThinkPad X13 G6 is compact, but keyboard and display hinges are weak points

The ThinkPad X-series has a ling tradition as compact business companions. Lenovo wants to improve the mobility even further with the new ThinkPad X13 G6, but this affects the quality and both the keyboard as well as the display hinges are disappointing.

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Dec 2025 11:18

Two AMD Gorgon Point CPUs have shown up on Geekbench (image source: AMD, edited)

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and Ryzen AI 7 450 make tepid Geekbench debut

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and Ryzen AI 7 450 have shown up on Geekbench. Both chips offer a marginal spec bump, but fail to outperform their Strix Point counterparts, likely due to unstable firmware.

Anil Ganti, 06 Dec 2025 09:29