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CheckMag Notebookcheck reviews hundreds of laptops every year. Some review units earn extra points for features not found elsewhere, or delivering higher-than-average performance, or being easier on the user's eyes. It's the last category that gets some spotlight today.

Lenovo just launched its new gaming laptop Legion 7a 16 G11 and even though the overall package with the lighter chassis is convincing, the price is an issue. Why should you pay more than $2000 when you get the same gaming performance and a great OLED panel with the Legion 5 15 for $1350?

Razer has now released its latest 16-inch gaming laptop globally. Equipped with a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor, the new Razer Blade 16 can also be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU. All variants feature a 240 Hz OLED display, too.

Xbox mode is now live on Windows 11 via optional update KB5083631, bringing a controller-first full-screen gaming interface to desktops, laptops, and handhelds.

Bargain hunters on the lookout for a new laptop will likely already have Lenovo's offerings on their radar. The Lenovo Yoga 7a is now available with an exciting 24% discount, and offers a rich OLED display and acceptable mid-range performance with 24 GB RAM.

The latest flagship Lenovo runs almost 10 dB(A) quieter for a mere 10 percent graphics performance deficit which may be well worth the trade-off for most gamers.

The Core Ultra X7 358H set the bar high for Panther Lake especially in terms of performance-per-watt. The Core Ultra 9 386H, however, is a bit less impressive.

The next-generation Samsung Galaxy Book could not only leave Intel and AMD behind, but also Windows. According to the latest rumors, Samsung is planning three brand new laptops that will be delivered with One UI based on Android, from an affordable entry-level notebook to a flagship laptop.

The Legion 5i Gen 10 comes with an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor, 16 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. The star of the show is the 15-inch 165 Hz OLED, which can output up to 1,000 nits, but it would've been nice to see some Thunderbolt or USB4 ports at this price point.

The EU’s common charger directive has officially expanded to include laptops as of April 28 2026. Following the expiration of a 16-month transition period, all new laptops sold in the European Union with a power rating of 100W or less must now support USB-C charging. This regulation aims to reduce environmental impact by cutting 11,000 tonnes of e-waste annually and saving consumers millions of euros.

The Division Resurgence launched on PC in early access on April 28 via Ubisoft Connect, with cross-play, cross-progression, and a full PC launch set for August.

Lenovo has started selling a new 16-inch laptop globally featuring Intel Panther Lake processors and 100 W dedicated GPUs. Also equipped with a 92 Wh battery, the new Pro 9i and Yoga Pro 9i can be configured with 120 Hz Tandem OLED displays, too.

The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 features a Core Ultra 5 226V processor, 16 GB of memory, 512 GB of storage, as well as a bright and vibrant OLED touch panel. Other highlights include a large 70 Wh battery and two Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Microsoft's next Surface Laptop has reared its head before being released. Equipped with 32 GB of RAM and an Intel Panther Lake processor, the Surface Laptop 8 also features Arc B390 graphics and a familiar 13.8-inch display.

While users of the KDE version get Plasma 6.6, those rocking Fedora 44 Workstation can enjoy GNOME 50. All flavors of the Fedora 44 update also feature multiple under-the-hood changes, including an updated Anaconda installer and components, NTSYNC enabled by default for select packages, and so on.

CISA has ordered federal agencies to patch CVE-2026-32202, a zero-click Windows Shell flaw left open by an incomplete February fix now confirmed as exploited.

Framework has launched the RTX 5070 12 GB graphics module for the Framework Laptop 16 gaming laptop. However, the price of the RTX 5070 12 GB module is absurd, as it comes in at $1,199. Framework has seemingly blamed OpenAI for it.

NIKKE's 3.5 Anniversary finishes with a live T.T. STAR concert at Tower Bridge on April 30, plus three new SSR characters and 130 free pulls.

The Laptop 13 Pro has improved all aspects of the original Laptop 13.5 especially in terms of chassis rigidity and battery life. However, the system will cost a pretty penny.

LG's Gram Max 17 ships with an Intel Core Ultra 7 355, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 2.5K IPS touchscreen. A pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports and support for the latest wireless connectivity standards complete the package.

The ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 was the last of its kind. With the newest model, the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, Lenovo finally lets go of one of the most defining designs ever created under the ThinkPad name: The dedicated Magnesium structure frame, which was introduced with the ThinkPad T60 back in 2006.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU will soon be available with 12 GB instead of just 8 GB of graphics memory. However, due to the DRAM crisis, this version of the GPU is apparently so expensive that the faster GeForce RTX 5070 Ti could be the better choice.

Nvidia has finally announced a new version of the GeForce RTX 5070. Equipped with 3 GB GDDR7 memory modules, the new laptop GPU bridges the gap between the existing RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti. XMG warns that the RTX 5070 12 GB will cost almost as much as existing RTX 5070 Ti options.

Microsoft is force-upgrading unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 PCs to 25H2 ahead of October 13 end of support, but KB5083769 is still sending some machines into unrecoverable boot loops.

If you recently purchased a Lenovo laptop with a high refresh rate display, then it more than likely shipped at 60 Hz by default. Switching to higher refresh rates thankfully takes just a few seconds.

It is being said that Apple wants to expand its ‘Ultra’ portfolio and will offer the rumored OLED touchscreen MacBook with Ultra branding. Most recent reports have claimed that the device has been pushed to 2027.

Framework recently revealed the Framework Laptop 13 Pro with a new chassis, Intel Panther Lake processors, PCIe Gen 5 storage, and a 74 Wh battery. The company is marketing the Laptop 13 Pro as an Apple MacBook Pro alternative. It appears that the Framework Laptop 13 Pro is indeed attracting MacBook Pro users.

No big NPU, no problem: While the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 may not be a Copilot+ PC, with a strong dGPU, up to 192 GB RAM and three 4 TB SSDs, this device can be used to run AI locally.

Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred launches tonight at 4:00 PM PDT / 7:00 PM EDT with the Skovos region, Paladin and Warlock classes, Horadric Cube, War Plans, and a level cap increase to 70.

Framework is steadily growing with new products and availability in more regions. The company's latest notebook is the Framework Laptop 13 Pro. Framework's continued march forward has apparently attracted Dell's attention, as Dell is allegedly trying to sabotage Framework's influencer marketing on X.

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 update controls that let Insiders pause updates with no set limit and always choose to shut down without installing.

The new Yoga Slim 7 Ultra 14 is noticeably lighter than the XPS 14 by several hundred grams, but there are some clever cut corners that buyers will want to be aware of.

Overdrive mode gets you much closer to the advertised 175 W TGP, but the extreme increase in fan noise is arguably not worth the very minor benefits to gaming performance.

Nvidia offers two different GPU series: Nvidia GeForce RTX, the consumer brand that everyone knows, and Nvidia RTX Pro, the ISV certified GPUs for professional customers. The review of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, a mobile workstation, shows why the RTX Pro GPUs are worth it for some customers.

Lenovo's new gaming laptop Legion 7a 16 G11 is even lighter than before and uses a modern AMD processor, but it is slower compared to the Intel HX CPU of the previous generation. The RAM cannot be replaced anymore and the GeForce RTX 5060 is also a bit slower.

Asus' ROG Zephyrus G14 packs a powerful Ryzen 9 270 and Nvidia's solid RTX 5060 GPU. The laptop has been discounted by roughly 26% over at Best Buy, representing a savings of $500.

Samsung is yet to release the Galaxy Book 6 Edge, but a retailer has put up the listing for the device. The listing includes images, specs, and pricing for the Snapdragon-powered notebook.

When configured with the same CPU and OLED display, the Lenovo system retails for only $1630 compared to $1960 for the new Dell which comes with just 16 GB of RAM in comparison.

Two of the world’s best-known tech YouTubers have teamed up to shine a light on the increasingly opaque and sometimes seemingly deliberately misleading information that marketing departments at major tech companies like Apple and Samsung regularly bombard consumers with. Strictly speaking, it may actually be fair to call them lies in many cases.

The Arrow Lake CPU even approaches 105 C for short periods when Turbo Boost is most effective before throttling clock rates to keep temperatures in check.

Genshin Impact Version 7.0 launches August 12, 2026, with Snezhnaya confirmed, new Elemental Reactions, a train network, NPC behavior overhaul, and a full visual upgrade.

Moore’s Law is Dead has revealed Nvidia plans to show off its N1X laptop CPU at Computex this year. However, one might have to wait a while before they can buy a laptop powered by the chip.