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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

The next-generation MSI Prestige 13 weighs less than one kilogram. (Image source: ETA Prime, YouTube)

MSI Prestige 13 packs Intel Panther Lake and OLED display into 1 kg laptop, MSI also showcases Prestige 14 and 16

The MSI Prestige series is also getting a brand-new design with the upgrade to Intel Panther Lake, which MSI is now showcasing. The next-generation MSI Prestige 13 is said to house a Panther Lake and an OLED display in a lightweight 1-kilogram metal chassis.

Hannes Brecher, 05 Dec 2025 20:51

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo offers the ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 with modern Intel CPUs, but only old AMD CPUs

Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is an affordable and compact office laptop, which is available with Intel as well as AMD processors. But while the manufacturer uses the latest Intel chips, AMD customers only get outdated Zen 4 models.

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Dec 2025 01:03

The Framework Laptop 13 can now be equipped with an ARM processor (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Framework Laptop 13 gets ARM processor with 12 cores via upgrade kit

The Framework Laptop 13 has a replaceable mainboard, which means that the processor can be easily upgraded after purchase. While Framework itself only offers Intel and AMD CPUs, a mainboard with a high-performance ARM processor from a third-party manufacturer has now launched.

Hannes Brecher, 04 Dec 2025 22:50

The RTX 4080-powered Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 laptop packs a stunning 4K OLED display. (Image source: Allen Ngo of Notebookcheck)

Deal | RTX 4080, 4K OLED: Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 with 64 GB DDR5 memory scores attractive discount

The Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 is a great laptop for content creators and professionals. Despite its relatively old hardware, the RTX 4080-, Core i7 13800H-equipped laptop packs quite a punch, and also boasts a beautiful 4K OLED display with 99.8% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut.

Sambit Saha, 04 Dec 2025 18:58

Another AMD Gorgon Point CPU has shown up online (image source: AMD, edited)

Ryzen AI 5 430 surfaces on CrossMark with minor performance increase

Another upcoming AMD CPU, the Ryzen AI 5 430, has been spotted online. Like other Gorgon Point SKUs, it essentially offers a minor spec bump over its Strix Point counterpart.

Anil Ganti, 04 Dec 2025 16:27

The keyboard of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

This laptop hides a dark secret: What Lenovo does not tell you about this compact ThinkPad workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 looks like most other newer ThinkPad laptops, but there is something hidden beneath the surface that makes this 14.5-inch workstation laptop different from the other business laptops in Lenovo's lineup.

Benjamin Herzig, 04 Dec 2025 11:53

Users on a budget can choose the Intel Core 5 210H for its faster raw performance while the competing Ryzen AI 5 330 gets integrated AI NPU features (Image source: Lenovo)

Intel Core 5 210H vs. AMD Ryzen AI 5 330: Budget performance battle

The Intel CPU can run up to 50 percent faster albeit with a 50 percent increase in power consumption and no integrated NPU.

Allen Ngo, 03 Dec 2025 21:54

Custom OCuLink expansion bay module (Image Source: Filip@community.frame.work)

User showcases custom OCuLink X8 module for the Framework Laptop 16 with 1-2% performance hit

OCuLink is very rarely seen even on high-end laptops, so it is quite impressive to see a member of the Framework modular laptop community making their own full bandwidth OCuLink solution for external eGPUs. With full PCIe 4.0 X8 speed enabled, the custom OCuLink module running an RTX 4070 desktop GPU is just 1-2% slower than the desktop implementation.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Dec 2025 16:35

Pro Max 16 Plus no more. Dell's next 16-inch workstation will return to the Precision name after a single generation, current model pictured. (Image source: Dell)

Dell Pro Max no more: Leak reveals Dell Pro Precision 7 16 laptop with Intel Panther Lake processors

A new leak has revealed that Dell will soon be rebranding its professional laptops again. Despite ditching its Latitude, Inspiron and Precision brands less than a year ago, it looks like Dell will soon replace the Pro Max 16 Plus with the Dell Pro Precision 7 16.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2025 15:20

Laptops are expected to cost significantly more next year (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Laptop prices could soar by at least 20% in 2026, not just due to higher DRAM costs

Dozens of new laptops are expected to debut at CES in January – and they are likely going to be much more expensive than their predecessors. Rising component costs, particularly surging DRAM prices, are reportedly set to drive list prices up by at least 20%

Hannes Brecher, 03 Dec 2025 14:04

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel that features the Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell Generation (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Tested for the first time: The weakest Nvidia RTX GPU still packs a punch

Weak, weaker, Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell Generation? This GPU may be the runt of the litter, but it still provides a valuable boost over the integrated GPU solutions from AMD and Intel. We tested it for the first time in the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6.

Benjamin Herzig, 02 Dec 2025 15:38

The Asus Zenbook 14 UX3405CA OLED laptop weighs close to 1.3 kg or 2.9 lbs. (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Cyber Monday deal: Asus Zenbook 14 OLED price drops 30% at Best Buy

Best Buy has discounted the latest Asus Zenbook 14 UX3405CA laptop with an OLED display and a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 285H CPU as part of Cyber Monday 2025 deals. The laptop is highly rated due to its long battery life, portability, performance, and display quality.

Fawad Murtaza, 01 Dec 2025 12:18

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD offers plenty of room for improvements

Lenovo's large ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD is a good business laptop, but it shares the mainboard with the smaller ThinkPad T14 and therefore wastes internal space. In addition to the cooling solution, this also affects the maintenance options.

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Nov 2025 22:28

A stock image of the Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed (image source: Amazon)

Deal | Cyber Monday gaming headset steal: Razer's BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is now 54% off on Amazon

The Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is regarded as one of the best budget wireless gaming headsets in the business, and thanks to a Cyber Monday discount that extends its Black Friday pricing, you can grab it at its lowest price to date.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Nov 2025 11:51

Acer's Swift 16 AI (model SF16-51T-76TG) is available in the Ice Black colorway at Best Buy (Image source: Marc Herter / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Acer Swift 16 AI with 2.8K 120 Hz OLED touchscreen and Core Ultra 256V drops under $750

The Acer Swift 16 AI ships with a brilliant OLED touch panel, a Lunar Lake processor, 16 GB of memory, and a 1 TB SSD. It also delivers when it comes to connectivity, offering two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a full-speed HDMI 2.1.

Tudor Cibean, 30 Nov 2025 00:57

Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5i 16 (model 16IRH10R) ships in the Luna Grey colorway (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16 with Intel Core 5 210H and 1 TB SSD drops below $400 for Black Friday

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i features a 16-inch IPS panel with a 1,200p resolution, an Intel Core 5 210H processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. The latter two are expandable, potentially extending the life of this budget laptop if an upgrade is needed down the line (and if RAM prices return to reasonable levels).

Tudor Cibean, 28 Nov 2025 19:22

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 Gen 10 with the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX CPU is now $600 off on account of Lenovo's annual Black Friday sale. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Ryzen 9-powered Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 gets $600 discount in Black Friday sale

The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 is a very decent 16-inch gaming laptop that is currently witnessing a massive Black Friday discount on Lenovo's official website. Powered by the capable AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and RTX 5070 graphics, the Legion Pro 5 is an excellent OLED gamer that is now quite affordable as well.

Sambit Saha, 28 Nov 2025 17:30

Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 shows that Lunar Lake is not automatically the better choice for compact laptops

Lenovo offers its compact office laptop ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 both with Intel Arrow Lake as well as Lunar Lake processors. You might think that the Lunar Lake chip is a better fit for the compact device, but our review shows that this is only partly correct.

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Nov 2025 15:25

Hogwarts Legacy on the Asus TUF Gaming A18

Restarts and freezes disrupt everyday use – Budget creator-gamer Asus TUF Gaming A18 with teething issues

In our previous articles on the A18, we mainly highlighted the slim, quiet, and efficient 18-inch gaming laptop, which could also appeal to creators. But the reality also includes some annoying teething issues we observed during testing.

Christian Hintze, 28 Nov 2025 13:19

The Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 Gen 9 gaming laptop on sale features a backlit keyboard. (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Superb Lenovo LOQ 15 Black Friday deal brings FHD gaming performance at lowest price ever

Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop with an RTX 4050 laptop GPU and a Ryzen 5 7235HS CPU is now enjoying a big 39% discount as part of Best Buy's Black Friday gaming laptop deals. The machine comes in under $550 to become a fantastic budget gaming laptop value.

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Nov 2025 10:14

The Huawei MateBook Pro now comes in four colors including Dan Pink (pictured). (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Matebook Pro launches in Dawn Pink

After announcing the MateBook Fold in a new color, the MateBook Pro has also gotten a similar treatment. The new Dawn Pink joins the already announced Sunny Blue, White, and Inkstone Black.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Nov 2025 09:51

HMD reported to be adding a Chromebook to its portfolio

HMD may soon announce its first computer, according to a new leak. Called the HMD (Chrome)Book CS-1 Flip, the laptop will have a 2-in-1 convertible form factor and be powered by an Intel processor.

Habeeb Onawole, 28 Nov 2025 07:39

The 100W three-port GaN charger costs around $32 in China. Pictured: the two color options of the power adapter. (Image source: Lenovo)

Affordable three-port Lenovo ThinkPlus charger launches with 100W fast charging support

Lenovo has introduced a new version of the ThinkPlus GaN charger, featuring a three-port design. It somewhat retains the compact form factor of the one-port adapter and the 100W fast charging support. The launch price is CNY 229, around $32.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Nov 2025 17:38

The HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 (model 14-fk0033dx) is equipped with a 5-megapixel webcam with IR and a privacy shutter (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP OmniBook X Flip 14 convertible with Ryzen AI 7 350 and 24 GB RAM discounted below $620

HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 comes with a 14-inch IPS touch panel, an AMD Krackan Point processor, 24 GB of soldered RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Complementing the package are Wi-Fi 6E support and a USB4 port with DisplayPort 2.1 Alt mode.

Tudor Cibean, 27 Nov 2025 15:59

16-inch Lenovo Legion Pro 7i OLED gaming laptop on desk (Image source: Allen Ngo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i OLED gaming laptop with Core Ultra 9 and RTX 5090 sees huge $1600+ discount

Black Friday has brought one of the more enticing laptop deals on the 16-inch Legion Pro 7i Gen 10. Normally, the combination of this Arrow Lake processor and RTX 5090 sells for well more than $3000. The current discount brings this beefy but potent OLED gaming laptop to $2855.

Adam Corsetti, 27 Nov 2025 14:11

Lightweight but still powerful enough with great battery runtime. (Image Source: Notebookcheck review)

Deal | LG Gram 17-inch laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and WQXGA touchscreen drops under $1,000

This lightweight 17-incher also packs on-die 32 GB LPDDR5-8533 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, a bright enough 17-inch 2,560 x 1,600 panel with excellent colors, as well as two Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Bogdan Solca, 27 Nov 2025 12:32

The Asus TUF Gaming A18 in front of a book shelf

A budget laptop for creatives? The Asus TUF Gaming A18 gives it a shot

Despite the TUF label—Asus’ usual branding for the budget tier of its gaming laptops—the TUF Gaming A18 comes with several traits that seem aimed at creative users as well. Does it actually work?

Christian Hintze, 27 Nov 2025 12:17

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop weighs 2.3 kg or 5.07 lbs. (Image source: Acer, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Black Friday deal: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S with RTX 5070 Ti, OLED display receives $450 discount

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S gaming laptop has now received a big discount at Best Buy as part of the retailer's Black Friday 2025 deals. The RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop now comes in under $1,500. This is a great price for a gaming notebook that is powerful and has an excellent OLED display.

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Nov 2025 12:05

The Cuktech 25 Super Bank SE can self charge at 100W. Pictured: a promo picture of the portable charger. (Image source: Cuktech)

Cuktech launches new affordable 120W power bank with built-in cable and display

The Cuktech 25 Super Power Bank SE is now available in China. It was initially introduced in November 2025, and the portable charger features 120W fast charging support, a built-in display, and an integrated cable.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Nov 2025 12:00

The ZBook Fury G1i 18 offers a number of different features than the Dell equivalent despite their similar processor options (Image source: HP)

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 or Dell Pro Max 18 Plus? More differences than one might expect

The HP offers per-key RGB lighting, dedicated mouse buttons, and more storage options than the Dell. On the other hand, performance-hunters and AI modelers may prefer the Dell for its CAMM2 benefits.

Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2025 06:16

AMD ThinkPad T16 offers comprehensive set of features including Thunderbolt 4

If you are looking at features, the ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD offers pretty much everything you could want. This includes business specific things like a SmartCard reader, but also the support for a 5G WWAN module, modern Wi-Fi 7 connections as well as Thunderbolt 4.

Andreas Osthoff, 26 Nov 2025 20:34

The MateBook Fold in its new Ruihong finish. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei refreshes MateBook Fold foldable laptop with luxurious new finish

Huawei has updated its MateBook Fold foldable laptop six months after its initial release. A visual refresh, the new MateBook Fold retails for a heady CNY 26,999 (~$3,815) by virtue of only coming with 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2025 15:20

Asus goes all-in on aggressive power saving in the TUF Gaming A18: Is the unusual performance mode good or bad?

Most gaming laptops offer three or four automatic performance presets—usually something like “Silent,” “Balanced,” “Performance,” and “Turbo” or “Cooler Boost.” Asus simply removed the Balanced mode… or did they just rename it? The A18’s “Performance” mode behaves very differently from what we’re used to seeing in competing laptops.

Christian Hintze, 26 Nov 2025 12:30

In-game footage of a ship engaging space asteroids in Eve Online (image source: SteamDB)

CEO of this 22-year-old space MMO says PC is still the center of innovation in gaming

The CEO of the development studio behind Eve Online weighs in on the importance of the PC in gaming, adding that mobile is also a niche that is innovating due to the 'sheer volume' of its audience.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 26 Nov 2025 08:07

The ZBook Fury G1i 18 runs cooler albeit with slower clock rates and louder fans (Image source: Notebookcheck)

HP ZBook Fury G1i 18 runs cooler than the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, but there's a catch

Its 150 W Nvidia Blackwell GPU runs 5 to 15 percent slower than the same GPU in the Dell running at 175 W. The HP system plays it more conservatively when it comes to core temperatures.

Allen Ngo, 26 Nov 2025 03:56

The Asus TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop has been discounted at Best Buy (image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Asus TUF Gaming A16 with AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, RTX 5070 and 32 GB RAM gets massive price cut

Asus' TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop has received a substantial price cut on Best Buy. It comes with an eight-core Zen 4 CPU, a GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card and a 165 Hz FHD+ screen.

Anil Ganti, 25 Nov 2025 14:37

Two new Acer laptops with Intel Panther Lake CPUs have shown up online. Not the ones pictured here, though. (image source: Acer, edited)

Intel Core Ultra 9 386H and Core Ultra 5 332 Panther Lake CPUs make Geekbench debut alongside upcoming Acer laptops

Two new Intel Panther Lake CPUs, the Core Ultra 9 386H and Core Ultra 5 332, have shown up on Geekbench. Both feature a mix of P, E and LPE cores and power different laptops from Acer.

Anil Ganti, 25 Nov 2025 08:40

The 14-inch MacBook Pro with an Apple M4 Max has been discounted on Amazon (image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 14-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M4 Max gets sizable discount on Amazon

One of Apple's most powerful laptops, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 Max, has been discounted on Amazon. It comes with a mini-LED screen, 36 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.

Anil Ganti, 24 Nov 2025 21:04

Lenovo hints at PC price hikes in 2026 as AI-driven memory shortages worsen despite a 50% inventory stockpile

Lenovo has built an extensive component inventory, helping keep PC and laptop prices stable in 2025. The company, however, has warned that prices might need to rise in 2026 as skyrocketing AI demand drives DRAM and NAND prices higher.

David Odejide, 24 Nov 2025 20:35