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The MSI Vector 16 HX AI gaming laptop, powered by the RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU and the Core Ultra 7 255HX, is now on sale at a big $250 discount. Moreover, the laptop comes with two upcoming AAA games worth a total of $140.

Budget gamers or students who "settle" for the cheaper 16 Aurora will find that it's thinner and with longer battery life to be a more fitting travel companion than the faster 16X Aurora.

MSI's Katana 15 HX features a 1,440p IPS display panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate, an Intel Core i7-14650HX, 16 GB of upgradable RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Connectivity isn't bad either, as it's equipped with a USB-C port with DisplayPort output and 100 W Power Delivery, although a couple of Thunderbolt ports would've been welcome.

Honor has globally launched the MagicBook Art 14 a few weeks after its Chinese launch. It comes with an Intel Arrow Lake-H processor, a 3:2 OLED screen and a thin chassis that weighs a little over a kilogram.

XMG is offering a broader range of processor options for the 2025 EVO 15 lineup. These include four AMD CPUs from the Krackan and Strix Point series and a single Intel Arrow Lake-H option with a few notable platform differences. Other key specifications include a 99.8 Wh battery, a 1600p display with 500 nits brightness, extensive connectivity, up to 16 TB of SSD storage, and up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM. Prices start at €999.

The latest GhostBSD community spin, labeled 25.02-R14.3p2, comes with the latest FreeBSD improvements, such as improved hardware support and security, kernel enhancements, as well as up-to-date wireless networking support. This release also intros Gershwin, an OS X-inspired desktop environment.

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 360 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, 16 GB of on-package RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a vibrant AMOLED touch panel. Completing the package are a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

The Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop with the RTX 5070 laptop GPU, an 8-core Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 32 GB of expandable RAM, and 1 TB of upgradable storage has been discounted by over $400. The new sales price is a new record-low, making the sleek 16-incher an interesting option for budget-conscious gamers.

The latest Zephyrus G14 got a lot of praise in our in-depth review, which is why gamers or multimedia users might want to take a closer look at Best Buy's ongoing sales discount for the RTX 5070 Ti-powered configuration.

The Framework 16 laptop has been refreshed with new CPUs from AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series. They can now be paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 on top of the existing Radeon RX 7700S option.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V-powered Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 laptop is currently witnessing a major $400 discount on Best Buy, bringing its price down to an all-time low. With 16 GB of memory, 512 GB of storage, and a beautiful 14-inch OLED display, the Yoga 7i sure does offer a lot of bang for the buck.

The Nextorage NX-P4MG is a new portable SSD by the company, and it has MagSafe compatibility. With the USB4 support, it's said to offer up to 3,600 MB/s of sequential writing and 4,000 MB/s of sequential reading speeds.

The EcoFlow Rapid Pro power bank series is now official, and among the new portable chargers is the Pro X. It has a 27,650 mAh capacity, support for 300 W fast charging, and compatibility with accessories. The launch price is $299.99.

The Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) gaming laptop, which was launched in January at CES 2025, is now retailing at a cool 20% discount at Best Buy. The notebook is powered by the latest RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU, Ryzen 9 8940HX CPU, and a 90 Wh battery.

Available since yesterday, CachyOS 250824 is the sixth release of the year and arrives alongside the packages.cachyos.org package versions dashboard. The list of changes includes stability improvements and automated Btrfs boot environments, as well as an option to install the Niri window manager.

Lenovo equips its new business convertible with Intel's Arrow Lake processor, but combines them with onboard memory and a weak cooling unit. A Lunar Lake chip or an AMD Strix Point processor would have been a better choice.

Old technology in new laptops: Many cheaper mobile PCs contain x86 processors from AMD and Intel that are no longer state of the art. Qualcomm is filling this gap with the Snapdragon X, as the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q8X10 shows.

The new convertible ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 convinces with good business features including 5G connectivity, but you only get 60 Hz displays with the Full-HD resolution. Considering the high price, this is hard to justify.

Framework has been having a lot of fun with cryptic clues in its most recent device launches, and the latest hint seems to suggest that the Framework 16 might just be getting an 18-inch display and chassis upgrade.

Good things come to those who can wait even just a few short months. Razer has just slashed hundreds of dollars off its entire 2025 Blade 18 lineup just in time for back-to-school season.

The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 convertible laptop has been discounted by a massive 36% margin at Best Buy. The resulting price has pushed the Dell 16 Plus well below $1,000, making it a solid value. The laptop packs a Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 256V APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage.

Thunderbolt 5, two Ethernet ports, PCIe 5.0 and the fastest mobile components you can currently get - Schenker's mobile workstation Key 18 Pro offers all the features you could want and is also equipped with the most powerful components. You can even get up to 256 GB RAM.

Over half a decade after the original GPD MicroPC, the brand has recently announced the MicroPC 2. Powered by the Intel N250 CPU, the handheld laptop can now be pre-ordered with a more powerful CPU as well, which happens to be an octa-core part from the Intel Alder Lake-N family.

The ThinkBook Plus Gen6 Rollable is now widely available for almost $3500 USD. After spending a few weeks with one, here is what you can expect when using it for your daily workloads.

Although its Zen 4 architecture means the Ryzen 9 8940HX isn’t the latest processor on the market, its performance, especially in multi-core benchmarks, is more than impressive. This turns the CPU into a unique selling point for the MSI Crosshair A17 HX.

Paying over €2,000 for a gaming laptop with only 8GB of VRAM is a tough ask, but Gigabyte is trying it anyway. Therefore, we summarize our review findings and the pros and cons of the Aorus Elite 16.

The Asus Vivobook S 15 (M5506WA) OLED laptop is now on sale at Newegg at a substantial $250 discount. The laptop is powered by a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and a 2.8K OLED display.

Unlike most dual-screen concepts, the ThinkBook Plus Gen6 rollable actually looks and feels like a regular laptop to be easier to use with no learning curve or cumbersome accessories needed.

For the vast majority of scenarios, owners will want to game on the quieter Performance mode instead of the louder Overdrive mode as gaming performance will be nearly the same, anyway.

If you don't mind losing all those fancy RGB features of the Area-51, then the 16X Aurora can be much more affordable alternative without needing to settle for lower build quality.

The Gigabyte Aero X16 is a well-equipped gaming laptop boasting Zen 5 goodness and a speedy 165 Hz 16-inch QHD display. Available for an all-time low price for a limited time, the RTX 5070-powered gaming laptop offers decent value for most gamers with modest expectations.

The revamped BlackWidow V4 Low-profile keyboards ship with three mechanical switches, including Razer’s orange tactile offering. In both traditional and TKL layouts, the new desktop or travel companions stress durability. The BlackWidow V4 Low-profile HyperSpeed wireless keyboards are already for sale.

Lenovo has released a new Telescopic and retractable USB Type-C cable. Sold in three colours as the ThinkPlus 240 W Telescopic Dual-Head Type-C Data Cable, the cable officially supports charging even Legion gaming laptops for less than $10 in China.

The Asus ROG Strix G18 is a large 18-inch gaming notebook that offers a powerful AMD processor and a good IPS screen. Priced at 2300 Euros, however, you only get the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, which does not really suit the processor or the price tag.

The M1 MacBook Air is coming up on 5 years in age now, but it can still serve as a capable machine for most consumers. Walmart has dropped its price for new-in-box M1 MacBook Airs once again to only $599, though better deals for refurbished machines can usually be found online.

The Asus Vivobook 16 Flip is a great entertainment laptop, courtesy of its beautiful 16-inch 120 Hz OLED display. Intel's Core Ultra 7 "Lunar Lake" CPU allows respectable performance and battery life as well, making the heavily discounted laptop almost perfect for casual users and bargain hunters.