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The Asus ROG Flow X13 and ROG XG Mobile dock will cost from US$2,999.99. (Image source: Asus)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS in Asus ROG Flow X13 makes restrained appearance on Geekbench and underperforms against the Ryzen 9 4900HS and Intel Core i7-1165G7

The Zen 3 Cezanne part AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS has been spotted on Geekbench as part of the fascinating Asus ROG Flow X13 2-in-1 laptop. However, the results don’t seem as high as could be expected, when the Ryzen 9 5900HS should be flying past the Ryzen 9 4900HS and Tiger Lake Intel Core i7-1165G7.
Daniel R Deakin, 14 Jan 2021 18:02
The collaboration with the Taiwanese foundries could mark an important turning point in Intel's history. (Image Source: gadgetcrutches.com)

TSMC expected to produce Intel Core i3 chips on 5 nm nodes in 2H21, 3 nm high-end chips coming in 2H22

Alder Lake is probably the last CPU lineup to be produced exclusively by Intel's fabs. After that, Intel plans to gradually outsource CPU lineups to TSMC, with the low-end Core i3 models scheduled to be produced by the Taiwanese fabs in the second half of 2021. A year later, TSMC is also expected to begin mass-production for Intel's mid-range and high-end processors on the 3 nm nodes.
Bogdan Solca, 14 Jan 2021 16:41
HP is among the first laptop OEMs to introduce Ryzen Pro 5000 APU options. (Image Source: HP)

CES 2021 | HP unveils EliteBook 805 G8 business laptop lineup with AMD Ryzen Pro 5000 APUs

HP introduces some of the first business laptops powered by AMD's Ryzen Pro 5000 APUs. The new EliteBook 805 G8 series comes with lightweight chassis and three sizes to choose from, including 13.3-inch, 14-inch and 15.6-inch. These models can be equipped with up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB NVMe SSD storage, plus quite a few display options.
Bogdan Solca, 14 Jan 2021 16:09
Samsung's new Blade Bezel displays will feature under display camera tech. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung's first under display camera will debut on a laptop, not a smartphone

Samsung has teased its first display with an under display camera. Somewhat surprisingly, the technology will find its way into a Samsung laptop before it makes its way into a Samsung smartphone.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Jan 2021 12:06
Asus ZenBook 13 UM325 features an OLED display and Ryzen 5000U APUs. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus ZenBook 13 OLED and ZenBook 14 are among the thinnest laptops with AMD Ryzen 5000 Cezanne and Lucienne U-series APUs

Asus has released its new ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 and ZenBook 14 UM425 thin and light laptops. These ZenBooks differ primarily with respect to the display and available Ryzen 5000 APU options. While the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 offers a mix of both Cezanne and Lucienne APUs, the ZenBook 14 offers only Lucienne parts.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jan 2021 00:15
First GeForce RTX 3060 MSI laptop is already available for pre-order and it's only $999 USD with a 144 Hz display (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | First GeForce RTX 3060 MSI laptop is already available for pre-order and it's only $999 USD with a 144 Hz display

The huge catch is that you'll have to live with an older quad-core Core i5-10200H CPU and just 8 GB of base RAM. Shipments are expected to arrive by February 2nd.
Allen Ngo, 13 Jan 2021 23:34
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 features an unlocked Ryzen 9 5900HX with liquid metal. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 ditches Comet Lake-H for an unlocked Ryzen 9 5900HX with liquid metal and RTX 3080 Mobile

Asus has upgraded its ROG Strix Scar 17 with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and RTX 3080 Mobile. Like all ROG models in 2021, the Scar 17 will use liquid metal as the thermal interface material for the CPU. The Scar 17 also features a 360 Hz display, optical mechanical keyboard, ROG Keystone II, and more.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 23:19
The new XMG PRO 17 E21. (Source: Schenker)

XMG announces "re-designed" 15-17 inch NEO and PRO gaming laptops with Ryzen 5000 processors and RTX 3000 graphics

XMG has announced that the 2021 iterations of its PRO and NEO 15/17 laptops will have new, slim cases in addition to new specs. The NEO 15 and 17 also boasts fresh Ryzen 9 5900HX or 7 5800H AMD platforms, while the PROs stick with a Core i7 processor so as to be among the first on the market to combine RTX 3000 graphics with Thunderbolt 3.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 23:13
Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 now comes with Intel Tiger Lake and NVIDIA MX450. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 gets refreshed to better-performing Tiger Lake offerings and NVIDIA MX450 graphics

Asus has refreshed the ZenBook Duo 14 with Intel 11th gen Tiger Lake and NVIDIA MX450 graphics. In our time with the unit, we found that the new ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 offers better sustained boost performance and an improved ScreenPad Plus experience.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 21:57
Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 now features an RTX 3070 Mobile. (Image Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED now features Comet Lake-H, RTX 3070 Mobile. and an improved ScreenPad Plus experience

Asus has refreshed its unique ZenBook Pro Duo design with updated internals. The new ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED comes with Comet Lake-H and RTX 3070 Mobile options. Asus has also improved the multi-tasking experience with the new ScreenPad Plus that now brings native support for Adobe apps.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 20:50
A Mini Multitasking Monster: Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 Laptop Review

85% A Mini Multitasking Monster: Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 Laptop Review

Doubling Down on Dual Displays. Asus is starting off CES 2021 with a bang by improving upon its dual-screen 14-inch subnotebook with brighter displays, new hinges, and faster performance. It mostly works if you can deal with some inherent limitations.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 13 Jan 2021 19:13
The Asus ExpertBook B9450CEA comes in at a light 2.2 lbs. All images via Asus

CES 2021 | Asus revamps ExpertBook B9 with Intel vPro, 11th Gen Tiger Lake, and Intel Evo, all in the lightest business laptop on the market

Asus has upgraded its ultralight ExpertBook B9 line of business laptops. The new ExpertBook B9450CEA features Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake Core i7 CPUs, Intel vPro, and are Intel Evo certified.
Sam Medley, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
The new RT-AX7868U Wi-Fi 6 home router. (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | The RT-AX68U is the first Asus Wi-Fi 6 router to feature the new Instant Guard security app

Asus has debuted its new Instant Guard facility in the new RT-AX68U Wi-Fi 6 home router. The device also sprouts 3x3 MIMO antennae for speeds of up to 2.7 gigabits per second (Gb/s). It also supports the OEM's AiMesh software, so as to integrate into and proliferate any such network it finds itself in.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
The Asus BR1100 has an optional active stylus designed for note taking. All images via Asus.

CES 2021 | The Asus BR1100 is a rugged 11.6-inch laptop designed for learning

The Asus BR1100 is a new ruggedized convertible designed for the education market. In addition to features typical of a ruggedized school notebook (e.g., a rubberized bumper), the BR1100 includes an active stylus that can detect up to 4096 levels of pressure. The laptop can charge the stylus for up to 45 minutes of use in just 15 seconds.
Sam Medley, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
Asus VivoBook S14 (S435) has been unveiled at CES 2021

CES 2021 | The Asus VivoBook S14 (S435) is Asus' newest Intel Tiger Lake-powered thin and light laptop

The Asus VivoBook S14 (S435) is a Tiger Lake refresh of the existing VivoBook S14 (S433). The 14-inch laptop is Intel Evo certified and supports up to a Core-i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. It will be available for purchase sometime in February 2021 for an unspecified price.
Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
The Asus TUF Gaming Dash F15 comes with exciting new hardware

CES 2021 | Asus launches the Asus TUF Gaming Dash F15 gaming laptop with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070

The Asus TUF Gaming Dash F15 is the newest addition to Asus' TUF line of gaming laptops. It comes with 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake processors, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, a 15.6-inch 240Hz screen, up to 32GB of user-upgradable RAM and 2TB of solid-state storage. It will hit stores in Q1 2021, with the price to be revealed at a later point.
Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
Asus ExpertBook B1500 (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus unleashes the ExpertBook B14/B15 (B1400/B1500)

Both powered by 11th gen Intel Core processors with Irix Xe graphics, the Asus ExpertBook B1400 and B1500 feature up to 48 GB of memory, optional NVIDIA dedicated graphics, dual storage combinations that can provide up to 1 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD of space, as well as multiple connectivity options, and much more.
Codrut Nistor, 13 Jan 2021 19:00
The UHD screen in the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s is (almost) the brightest LCD screen in a ThinkPad ever.

The UHD panel of the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s is (almost) the brightest ThinkPad LCD screen of all time

In the past, bright displays and ThinkPads did not come hand in hand. Now, finally, another model cracks the 600-nit mark. The panel in the P15s, which is the brightest in the ThinkPad series, is also used in other workstation-grade ThinkPads.
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jan 2021 17:48
MSI Stealth 15M features the Core i7-11375H Tiger Lake-H35 processor. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2021 | MSI Stealth 15M powered by Core i7-11375H Special Edition and RTX 3060 Mobile is apparently the world's thinnest gaming laptop

MSI has unveiled an upgraded Stealth 15M gaming laptop at its MSIology event at CES 2021. MSI calls the Stealth 15M the world's thinnest gaming laptop. The Stealth 15M is powered by the Core i7-11375H and RTX 3060 Mobile and comes in Carbon Gray and Pure White variants.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 17:32
The MSI GP76 Leopard and GP66 Leopard are MSI's newest gaming laptops

CES 2021 | MSI launches the MSI GP76 Leopard and GP66 Leopard gaming laptops with Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 series graphics cards

The MSI GP76 Leopard and GP66 Leopard gaming laptops have been unveiled at CES 2021. Both notebooks come with a 144Hh screen, 10th-generation Intel CPUs, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 series graphics cards, up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of solid-state storage. Their prices and availability will be revealed at a later time.
Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Jan 2021 17:00
MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat is the company's 2021 flagship. (Image Source: MSI)

CES 2021 | GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat displaces the GT Titan series as MSI's flagship gaming laptop for 2021

At its MSIology event, MSI has taken wraps off the GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat. Embodying ancient Babylonian folklore, the new GE76 Raider will replace the GT Titan as MSI's 2021 flagship gaming laptop. The GE76 Raider is also available in a non-cuneiform design and sports the same internals including the Core i9-10980HK and the RTX 3080 Mobile/RTX 3070 Mobile options.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 17:00
The RedmiBook Pro 15 and RedmiBook Pro 15S will arrive next month. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 and RedmiBook Pro 15S pitched to launch next month with up to Core i7-11370H and Ryzen 7 5800H processors

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will be announcing a new RedmiBook Pro laptop with Intel's latest Tiger Lake-H35 processors. However, multiple Geekbench listings assert that AMD versions are on the way, with up to the Ryzen 7 5800H set to power the RedmiBook Pro 15S. Meanwhile, Xiaomi will offer up to the Core i7-11370H with the RedmiBook Pro 15.
Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2021 14:03
Gigabyte Gaming A5 and A7. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

CES 2021 | Gigabyte says "Yes" to AMD with Gaming A5 and A7 laptops powered by Ryzen 5000H and RTX 3070 Mobile, also offers G5 and G7 featuring Core i7-10870H for "slashies"

Gigabyte has introduced new mid-range gaming laptops powered by both Intel Comet Lake-H and AMD Ryzen 5000H Zen 3 options. These laptops are aimed at the multi-tasking crowd that also likes to game. The Intel-based Gaming G5 and G7 and the AMD-based Gaming A5 and A7 share many features with the Aorus gaming series including the Windforce cooling system.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 12:55
Gigabyte Aorus 15G. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

CES 2021 | Gigabyte Aorus 15P and Aorus 15G bring RTX 30 Mobile goodness combined with Azure AI performance optimizations

Gigabyte has refreshed its Aorus gaming laptop lineup to feature NVIDIA RTX 30 Mobile GPUs. The Aorus 15P and Aorus 15G offer largely identical specifications including the Core i7-10870H. The new Aorus laptops take advantage of Microsoft Azure AI to offer automatic performance optimizations depending on the use case.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Jan 2021 09:45
Intel 11th gen vPro Core i5-1145G7 now shipping on DynaBook Portege X30L-J, Portege X40-J, and Portege X30W-J (Source: Dynabook)

CES 2021 | Intel 11th gen vPro Core i5-1145G7 and Core i7-1185G7 now shipping on Dynabook Portege X30L-J, Portege X40-J, and Portege X30W-J

After skipping vPro on the 10 nm Ice Lake series, the Tiger Lake series brings it back on track for business users not satisfied with last year's 14 nm Comet Lake-U options.
Allen Ngo, 13 Jan 2021 09:43
Honor MagicBook 15

85% Honor MagicBook 15 laptop in review: Inexpensive and powerful

Outgrowing the competition. With its AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, Honor offers the MagicBook 15 at an extremely low price while maintaining high performance. However, the laptop, which is very successful in many aspects, also has small quirks. We'll show you what those are in our review.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, Vega 6, 15.6", 1.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 13 Jan 2021 04:35
Acer Aspire 5 features AMD Ryzen 5000U and Radeon RX 640. (Image Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | All-AMD Acer Aspire 5 features AMD Ryzen 5000U and Radeon RX 640 GPU for €499

Acer is offering an all-AMD Aspire 5 powered by AMD Ryzen 5000U APUs. The Aspire 5 is aimed at students, hobbyists, and bloggers and features the Radeon RX 640 dGPU for light graphic workloads.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 23:05
Acer Aspire 7 will feature Ryzen 5000 APUs. (Image Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | Acer's AMD sojourn continues with the Aspire 7: Ryzen 5000U and NVIDIA GTX 1650 on offer

Acer has introduced the Aspire 7 featuring Ryzen 5000U APUs and NVIDIA GTX 1650 graphics. The Aspire 7 features an FHD display that uses Acer Color Intelligence to adapt the display gamma and saturation in real time to deliver an optimal viewing experience.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 22:39
The Best Ultrabooks

The Best Ultrabooks

Q1/2021 update. Early 2011 Intel started a new class of notebooks called Ultrabook that was definied primarily through a thin case, an energy-efficient Intel processor, long battery life, and a touchscreen display. Henceforth, Ultrabook became the moniker for all particularly portable laptops, and started somewhat of a race to design the thinnest case possible. Find our Ultrabook favorites as reviewed by us below, now with updated criteria.
Sebastian Jentsch, 12 Jan 2021 22:02
Acer Nitro 5 features the latest from AMD and NVIDIA. (Image Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | Acer Nitro 5 upgraded to feature AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA RTX 3080 Mobile, and a 360 Hz display option

Acer has introduced a refreshed Nitro 5 with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and NVIDIA RTX 3080 Mobile internals. The Nitro 5 is also being offered with three display options, one of which includes a 360 Hz FHD panel.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 21:52
Alienware m17 R4 continues to offer a 360 Hz display option. (Image Source: Dell)

CES 2021 | Alienware m17 R4 refreshed with Comet Lake and NVIDIA RTX 30 Ampere mobile, continues to offer a 360 Hz display option

Dell has refreshed the Alienware m17 with NVIDIA Ampere mobile graphics. The Alienware m17 R4 features a largely similar configuration as last year and offers a slew of customization options including a 360 Hz FHD panel. The laptop is also recognized as a CES 2021 Innovation Award Honoree in the Gaming category.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 20:00
Asus just pulled a Razer with its insane AMD Flow X13 2-in-1 Ultrabook and super-slim ROG XG Mobile external GPU (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus just pulled a Razer with its insane ROG Flow X13 2-in-1 Ultrabook and super-slim ROG XG Mobile external GPU

Asus is throwing all of its craziest ideas onto its latest 13-inch convertible laptop including liquid metal cooling, an AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS CPU, vapor chamber external graphics, proprietary PCIe x8 connector, and a 16:10 120 Hz Gorilla Glass touchscreen.
Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2021 19:40
Goodbye, Intel: Asus Zephyrus Duo 15 SE launching exclusively with AMD Zen 3 CPUs and GeForce RTX 3070 or 3080 options (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Goodbye, Intel: Asus Zephyrus Duo 15 SE launching exclusively with AMD Zen 3 CPUs and GeForce RTX 3070 and 3080 graphics options

Asus will be dropping last year's Core i9-10980HK in favor of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 9 5900HX on its latest dual-screen ROG gaming laptop. It's not coming cheap, of course, with a starting price of almost $3000 USD.
Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2021 19:40
Asus takes a page out of the Playstation 5, will incorporate liquid metal cooling on all of its upcoming ROG laptops starting this year (Source: Asus)

CES 2021 | Asus takes a page out of the PlayStation 5, will incorporate liquid metal cooling in all of its upcoming ROG laptops starting this year

Your next Asus ROG gaming laptop will sport Thermal Grizzly liquid metal to improve CPU temperatures and hopefully prolong its lifespan. Asus has been perfecting its automated application process over the past two years.
Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2021 19:40
The AMD Ryzen-powered Asus ROG Strix G15 and Strix G17 have been launched at CES 2021

CES 2021 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 and G17 launched with AMD Zen 3 CPUs, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070, 300Hz screen, and more

Asus has launched two new AMD-powered gaming laptops in the Asus ROG Strix G15 and Strix G17. Both notebooks can be configured with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of solid-state storage. The ROG Strix G15 will be available in Q1 2021 from €999 (US$1,215) and the G17 from €1,599 (US$1,945).
Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jan 2021 19:40
The new ROG Zephyrus G14 should offer a substantial upgrade on last year's model. (Image source: ASUS)

CES 2021 | The new ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 combines AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs, a 144 Hz display and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Max-P GPU in the same compact chassis

ASUS has announced a significant upgrade to the ROG Zephyrus G14, one of 2020's most popular gaming laptops. The new model features AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs, up to a 144 Hz and 1440p display, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Max-P GPU. The ROG Zephyrus G14 still weighs just 1.6 kg, though.
Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2021 19:40
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 has been unveiled at CES 2021

CES 2021 | Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 announced with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, 165Hz QHD screen, and more

Asus' top-of-the-line ROG Strix Scar 15 gaming laptop has been unveiled at CES 2021. Some of its specifications include an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX/Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080/3070/3060 graphics card, 165Hz QHD/300Hz FHD, up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of solid-state storage. It will be available for purchase sometime in mid-Q1 2021 for €1,499 (US$1,825).
Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jan 2021 19:40
As if the Razer Blade 15 wasn't thin enough, the new 2021 model will be even thinner with new GeForce 3080 GPUs, Advanced Optimus, and 360 Hz FHD displays (Image source: Razer)

CES 2021 | As if the Razer Blade 15 wasn't thin enough, the new 2021 model will be even thinner with new GeForce 3080 GPUs, Advanced Optimus, and 360 Hz FHD displays

The 2021 Blade 15 and Blade Pro series will carry on the same chassis designs as previous generations. Instead, the biggest gen-to-gen changes will be the new high refresh rate display options and mobile Ampere GPUs.
Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2021 18:45
The Helios 300 refresh: looks might be deceiving. (Source: Acer)

CES 2021 | Acer refreshes the Predator Helios 300 with RTX 3080 graphics and a 240Hz display

The latest iteration of the 15.6-inch Acer Predator Helios 300 could easily be mistaken for the last. However, the OEM asserts that it is rated for even smoother gameplay thanks to its new GPU and display option. Can these new specs help it blow the cobwebs of 2020 away?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jan 2021 18:45
Acer has launched the Predator Triton 300 SE gaming laptop

CES 2021 | Acer Predator Triton 300 SE launched with a 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake CPU, RTX 3060 Max-Q, 144Hz screen, and more

Acer's newest Predator Triton 300 SE gaming laptop comes with a 14-inch FHD screen clocked at 144Hz, 11th Generation Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q graphics card, a dedicated 'Turbo' button, and 10 hours of battery life. The notebook will be available for sale in March 2021 starting at €1,399 (US$1,700).
Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jan 2021 18:45
Gigabyte has refreshed the Gigabyte Aorus 17G with new hardware

CES 2021 | The Gigabyte Aorus 17G gets a Tiger Lake refresh along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080

Gigabyte has updated its flagship Gigabyte Aorus 17G gaming laptop with next-generation hardware such as 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake CPUs and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card. Everything else is mostly the same, including the fully-mechanical keyboard with Omron switches. The company will tell us more about its price and availability on January 26.
Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Jan 2021 18:45
Alienware m15 R4 is now available with NVIDIA Ampere GPUs. (Image Source: Dell)

CES 2021 | Alienware m15 R4 announced with OLED display option, Comet Lake-H, and NVIDIA Ampere offerings

Dell has refreshed the Alienware m15 to feature Intel Comet Lake-H and NVIDIA Ampere mobile offerings. The Alienware m15 R4 continues to offer vapor chamber cooling, up to 4 TB of PCIe storage, and also comes with an OLED panel that is HDR500 compliant.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 18:45
Lenovo Legion 5 15 in Phantom Blue. Those who love full size arrow keys will appreciate the unconventional layout. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo announces a refresh for the subdued Legion 5 15 and Legion 5 17

Lenovo has announced a refresh to its Legion 5 15 and Legion 5 17 laptops to bring the latest AMD Ryzen Mobile CPU and Nvidia GeForce GPU options to consumers. Both offer good higher framerate displays with the 15.3-inch reportedly having a sub-3ms response time.
Craig Ward, 12 Jan 2021 18:00
The new ThinkBook 14p and 16p models come with 16:10 screens and improved conferencing features. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo announces ThinkBook 14p / 16p Gen2 business laptops with latest AMD APUs and next gen Nvidia RTX GPUs

Even though the spec sheets do not mention the exact processors, the ACH denomination added to the products names suggests that Lenovo is equipping these models with AMD's Ryzen 5000H processors. The 14p model does not get discrete graphics, but offers an OLED panel option, while the 16p version offers Nvidia RTX 3000 dGPU options and a Pantone calibrated IPS panel.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Jan 2021 18:00
The screen-to-body ratio of the e-Ink screen has been increased from 48% to 68% and now has a 16:10 aspect ratio. (Image Source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo refreshes the ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i dual-touchscreen laptops with larger e-Ink and IPS displays plus Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

The new ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i hybrids are essentially compliant with the Intel EVO specs, as they are powered by Tiger Lake CPUs, come with 2x Thunderbolt 4 connectors and total weight is kept at 1.3 Kg / 3 lbs. Lenovo also offers larger e-Ink and main IPS touchscreens with 16:10 aspect ratio and 2560 x 1600 resolution.
Bogdan Solca, 12 Jan 2021 18:00
AMD Ryzen 5000 series will now include 45 W+ options for elite laptops. (Image Source: AMD)

CES 2021 | AMD announces Ryzen 5000 mobile lineup, new HX series led by the Ryzen 9 5980HX available in overclockable 45 W+ TDP

AMD has taken the wraps off the much anticipated Ryzen 5000 mobile lineup based on Zen 3 Cezanne. The Ryzen 5000 series now includes a couple of HX SKUs that can be configured with TDPs above 45 W. AMD has also updated the H and HS offerings along with enabling SMT in odd-numbered U-series chips, which are essentially Zen 2 Renoir refreshes under the codename Lucienne.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Jan 2021 18:00
Lenovo will sell the Legion Slim 7 in Shadow Black and Storm Grey. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo unveils the Legion Slim 7 with AMD Ryzen 5000 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs

Lenovo has announced its latest slim gaming laptop, the Legion Slim 7. The machine features up to AMD Ryzen 7 5000 series APUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs in a chassis that tapers to 15.9 mm. The Legion Slim 7 has a 15.6-inch display, available in either a 1080p and 165 Hz variant or a 4K one that tops out at 60 Hz and 500 nits. The Legion Slim 7 starts at 1.9 kg and will come in two colours.
Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2021 18:00
The Lenovo Legion 7 will be available in most markets from March 2021. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | The new Lenovo Legion 7 debuts with a flagship display, up to AMD Ryzen 9 APUs and NVIDIA's latest GeForce RTX 30 GPUs

Lenovo's flagship gaming laptop of 2021 is here, and it packs a 16-inch QHD display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The Legion 7 16ACH-06 also includes the latest AMD Ryzen 9 5000 series APUs, NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 30 GPUs and more I/O than you could shake a stick at.
Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2021 18:00
The Legion 5 Pro will start at €1,399 in Europe. (Image source: Lenovo)

CES 2021 | Lenovo updates the Legion 5 Pro to a 16:10 display, AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 GPUs

The new Legion 5 Pro features a new display, CPUs and GPUs. The gaming laptop now offers a 16:10 and 16-inch IPS display with a native QHD resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate and 3 ms response times. Additionally, AMD Ryzen 5000 APUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs now power the Legion 5 Pro, which will be available from March for €1,399 and up.
Alex Alderson, 12 Jan 2021 18:00
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 9i Laptop Review: Luxurious Looks, Terrible Touchpad

84% Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 9i Laptop Review: Luxurious Looks, Terrible Touchpad

Now with genuine leather. Lenovo's expansive lineup of 14-inch laptops just got even bigger with the introduction of the IdeaPad Slim 9i. This leather-clad Intel Evo laptop looks great and classy at first glance, but the shallow keyboard and clickpad bring the whole thing down.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2021 17:17
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