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The slowest Tiger Lake Core i7 laptop can have up to 45 percent slower graphics performance than the fastest Tiger Lake Core i7 laptop each with the same Iris Xe GPU. If you're aiming for faster-than-average models, then our compiled list should be of some use.

An AMD roadmap detailing the company's upcoming laptop processors has leaked. The roadmap highlights Rembrandt H, Rembrandt U, Barcelo U and Dragon Crest. Apparently, AMD has axed Van Gogh APUs.

The new 14-inch Linux-based business laptop from Tuxedo weighs around 2.2 lbs and is fairly thin. CPU options include the i5-1135G7 and i7-1165G7 Tiger Lake-U CPUs with Iris Xe iGPUs, which can be coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. This model is among the first to offer a 3K display with LTPS LCD technology that is usually seen on smartphones.

The ROG Flow X13 has received an upgrade to NVIDIA's latest RTX 30 series GPUs. The laptop remains available with AMD Ryzen 9 5000 APUs, which ASUS has paired with either the GeForce RTX 3050 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti.

HP has upgraded the hardware on its Omen 16 and Omen 17 gaming laptops. One can configure the latter with an Intel Core i9-11900H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, while the former is restricted to an Intel Core 17-11800H/AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and a GeForce RTX 3070.

HP has announced a new sub-brand of gaming laptops to complement the Omen lineup. Victus by HP 16 will be available in both Intel and AMD options and offers display options up to QHD 165 Hz. Victus by HP 16 is designed to cater to those who want capable hardware without having to splurge too much on a high-end gaming laptop.

The next version of Chrome OS will move a great developer feature from the Beta to Stable channel: Linux integration will finally exit beta with Chrome OS 91. This move should broadly increase Linux usage and development on Chromebooks.

The MateBook 16 is Huawei's latest laptop, and one that comes with plenty of enticing features. The device will be available in two configurations, each with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

The latest resurgence of Covid-19 in Taiwan is forcing many Taiwanese tech firms to strengthen the anti-pandemic measures once again. TSMC, Acer, Asustek, AUO, Adata, Team Group, Apacer and PCB makers are now forced to adopt flexible work from home schedules, team segregations, and daily disinfections of all premises.

The Intel-based Neo M21 models might slightly lag behind those equipped with the Ryzen 7 5800H as far as CPU performance is concerned, but the addition of PCIe 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4 could be decisive for many users. Otherwise, the Neo 15 / 17 models powered by the i7-11800H seem to be mostly identical to the E21 AMD systems released earlier this year.

Xiaomi has announced its plans to launch a new Mi Notebook Pro 15 Ryzen Edition laptop in the near future. The Chinese OEM has confirmed a processor from AMD’s Ryzen 5000 series will be at the heart of the device. The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro 15 Ryzen Edition will go on presale in China on May 24 and be launched shortly afterwards.

Benchmarks for the Intel Core i7-11800H have been shared, and it seems the Tiger Lake H45 laptop processor is quite a contender. The i7-11800H’s nemesis is likely going to be the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, which has similar key specs to the Intel rival but a lower max boost clock rate. In a CPU-Z comparison, the chip from Team Blue has the slightest of edges.

The "high-fidelity" version of Amazon's music-streaming service has dropped in price by US$5 a month. This change means it now costs the same as the former price of the next tier down, Amazon Music Unlimited. In other words, customers with this service can now avail of lossless playback, or stick with their current service for a reduced rate.

The Trust GXT 258W Fyru mic has a USB interface, thus making it compatible with PCs, Macs and other devices. However, given its styling, not to mention its LEDs for RGB, it is clearly intended to pair with the PS5, especially its white SKU. Then again, with its 4 choices of recording mode and decent sampling rate, the OEM asserts it is also ideal for streaming or collaboration.

Xiaomi has already announced the upcoming Mi Notebook Pro X laptop and now the device’s design has also been teased. The Chinese company revealed that the Mi Book Pro X would come with a GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU for gaming power, and an apparent specs leak has unveiled the presence of an Intel Tiger Lake H35 processor.

If you're in the market for a lean 13.3-inch Ultrabook without needing to spend four digits, then this ThinkBook 13s sale is looking like a solid solution especially since it supports Thunderbolt 4 docks and devices.

With the V17-IIL, Lenovo delivers a work device for the desk. The 17.3-inch laptop scores with low noise and heat development and an IPS display.

Based on our WLAN tests, the cheaper IPS configuration can outlast the more expensive OLED configuration by almost 4 hours when browsing the web at identical brightness levels, identical web pages, and identical power profiles each.

AMD has been bringing an extreme amount of processing power to low-end laptops these days. Although the rest of the laptop is merely average, the Ryzen 5 5500U will give higher performance-per-dollar than most in this price range.

Lenovo has announced its new Go series of peripherals and accessories designed for the modern professional who needs the right kit for their remote-working set-up. The first two products from this new line are a multi-device mouse and a dual-USB type C power bank compatible with 65W ultrabooks.

Samsung has only just launched laptop-sized AMOLED displays in the Galaxy Book Pro line-up; now, the OEM has revealed another new party trick for these panels. They have attained an SGS certification that states they match up to this body's standards for use during gaming. They include certain levels of blur length and contrast ratio.

The new Dell laptop is a full-on chassis update from last year's G3 15 series with features derived from the Alienware m15. Its thicker gen-to-gen design should hopefully provide superior cooling potential than last year's model.

The HP 255 G7 offers a Ryzen 3 APU, 8 GB of RAM, a DVD drive, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system. The built-in display disappoints in every respect.

Framework has announced that it is now taking pre-orders in batches for its modular 13.5-inch laptops based on Intel Tiger Lake-U. The Framework laptop is available in both barebones DIY Edition and pre-configured options. The pre-configured variants start from US$999 and can be pre-ordered now for US$100. They will be available in the US first followed by Canada, Europe, and Asia.

AV1 is a fast-emerging codec that is touted as lightweight enough in terms of resource demand to, for example, enable YouTube playback on mobile devices at 4K/60fps with ease. The latest version of the popular editing app Da Vinci Resolve (17.2) adds support for the codec in Windows, as well as a plethora of other new features and upgrades.

Asus has refreshed its ROG Zephyrus S17 with new Intel Tiger Lake-H and NVIDIA Ampere RTX 30 Laptop GPU offerings. Unlike the previous generation, the 2021 ROG Zephyrus S17 uses a rising keyboard mechanism for enhanced cooling. Also, the new Zephyrus S17 offers QHD 165 Hz and UHD 120 Hz panel options with no FHD 300 Hz in sight.

The Nanote P8 is a tiny 7-inch mini-laptop coming to Japan. While the machine uses older hardware, it's relatively cheap (compared to other mini laptops) at only US$300.

UserBenchmark’s current bench charts make for interesting reading, even considering the site’s checkered and much-criticized past. Rocket Lake parts dominate the top of the table, while AMD’s Ryzen 9 5900X languishes in 13th position. The multi-core Zen 3 monster Ryzen 9 5950X suffers the ignominy of being outbenched by both the Intel Core i9-9900KS and the i9-11950H.

Asus has announced the ROG Zephyrus M16 with Core i9-11900H and RTX 3070 Laptop GPU internals. The ROG Zephyrus M16 now features a 16:10 WQHD 165 Hz display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Asus continues to use liquid metal as the thermal interface and offers a complete fan-stop mode in idle or light workloads.

After recently introducing the Alienware m15 R4 and Ryzen Edition R5, Dell is offering yet another Alienware m15 laptop — the Alienware m15 R6. The Alienware m15 R6 offers several Tiger Lake-H and RTX 30 Ampere GPU options along with displays up to 360 Hz and an optional CherryMX ultra low-profile mechanical keyboard.

The new Asus TUF Gaming F15 and F17 gaming laptops are finally here. One can configure them with up to an Intel Core i9-11900H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD. Asus will tell us more about their prices and availability later.

Highlights for the 2021 Dell XPS 17 9710 models include the new Tiger Lake-H mobile CPUs up to an i9-11980HK, up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, up to 4 TB PCIe 4 x4 NVMe SSD storage, Nvidia RTX 3050 / 3060 mobile GPUs, 4x Thunderbolt connectors, and 4K HDR touchscreens with 16:10 aspect ratio.

The upcoming Alienware X17 compact gaming laptops will feature a couple of industry's first solutions, including the Element 31 thermal interface material made of a Gallium Silicone matrix for improved heat transfer and a quad fan cooling system. The press release also mentions 11th gen Intel CPUs and RTX 3000 GPUs, while the teaser images reveal a Thunderbolt 4 connector on the back, plus a 16:9 display.

MSI has refreshed its professional Creator 17 notebook with some exciting new hardware, such as a mini-LED screen with 1,000 nits peak brightness, an Intel Core i9-11900HK processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card, and more.

Lenovo has upgraded the Legion 7i gaming laptop to offer Intel Tiger Lake-H CPU and NVIDIA RTX 30 Ampere Laptop GPU options. This year's Legion 7i is being pegged as the world's first 16-inch QHD gaming laptop with a 165 Hz 16:10 NVIDIA G-SYNC display. The Legion 7i also comes with a Corsair RGB keyboard and the Legion AI Engine to dynamically shift power between the CPU and the GPU.

MSI has launched a new gaming laptop powered by Intel's latest Tiger Lake-H chips. Key MSI Pulse GL66 specs include an Intel Core i7-11800H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, 15.6-inch screen with 144Hz refresh rate, and more. It will be available for purchase on May 16, starting at US$949.

Lenovo has upgraded its Legion 5i offerings to Intel Tiger Lake-H CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 3050/3050 Ti Laptop GPUs alongside the RTX 3060 and RTX 3070 Laptop GPU options. Like the Legion 7i, the Legion 5i Pro also offers a 16-inch 165 Hz WQXGA panel and comes with Legion AI Engine to dynamically shift power between the CPU and GPU depending on the load.

Lenovo has launched two new variants of its Legion 5i gaming laptops. One comes with a 17.3-inch 144Hz FHD screen, while the other packs a 15.6-inch 165Hz QHD panel. Other Lenovo Legion 5i specs include an Intel Core i7-11800H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, and more.