Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 AMD version is faster than Intel, but there's a catch
The AMD Zen 5 configurations offer superior processor performance while the Intel Lunar Lake options excel in battery life and graphics performance.
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Dynabook Portege Z40L-N laptop review: Lighter than you might expect
The <1 kg underdog. The Portege Z40L-N is several hundred grams lighter than many well-known 14-inch subnotebooks while still offering the latest Intel Lunar Lake processors and relatively easy serviceability.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V, 14", 961 g
This Lenovo ThinkBook laptop is an upgradeability dream - and it is affordable
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 does not cost a lot, starting under $1,000 - and for that low price, it has awesome an upgrade potential, as all the components apart from the CPU can be upgraded. And while the processor is not upgradeable, Intel Arrow Lake H is far from slow.
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 review - The affordable office laptop stands out from the competition with its 120 Hz display
Impressive maintenance options. Lenovo has updated its affordable 14-inch office laptop, equipping it with Intel's Arrow Lake processors and a new high-resolution IPS display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Its battery life has also been improved, and the compact ThinkPad offers great maintenance options.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, Arc 140T, 14", 1.4 kg
Microsoft launches Surface Laptop 7 Smurface Edition and there are only 100 units
Microsoft has partnered with Peyo Company to launch a Smurfs Edition of the 13-inch Surface Laptop. The limited edition PC is available to buy now, but there's also a chance to be one of three people who wins a free unit.
ThinkBook Plus Gen 6: Rollable Lenovo laptop becomes available to purchase
Lenovo first introduced the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 at CES 2025, and the company has finally made the rollable laptop available to purchase. The config with Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU is currently retailing for $3,299 on the official store.
Deal | This latest Lenovo Yoga 7 14 OLED laptop is fast, long-lasting, and 40% off
The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 Gen 10 2-in-1 convertible laptop with the latest Ryzen AI 300 APUs is now on sale at a huge 40% discount. The laptop is powered by the newest Zen 5 Ryzen AI 300 APUs, 16 GB of RAM, and an expandable Gen 4 SSD.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra: Flagship laptop tipped to make a comeback after brief hiatus
A new report says Samsung plans to bring back the Galaxy Book6 Ultra this generation. While its specs aren't known, it will likely pair an Intel Arrow Lake CPU with an Nvidia Blackwell GPU.
Deal | Asus Zenbook A14 with 600 nit OLED display, Snapdragon X Plus discounted to under $600
Asus' Zenbook A14 features a 1,200p OLED panel, a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus SoC, 16 GB of soldered RAM, and a 512 GB user-upgradable SSD. The laptop is impressively light at just 2.4 lb, but it still delivered impressive battery life in our tests thanks to the 70 Wh cell.
Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 convertible review: AMD offers key advantage over Intel
AMD Zen 5 and Intel Lunar Lake options. The Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 replaces the older Inspiron 14 2-in-1 series with both a fresh new name and the latest processors from AMD and Intel. You might want to choose carefully between the Intel and AMD configurations, however.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, Radeon 860M, 14", 1.6 kg
Nvidia N1X Windows-on-Arm chip shows up on FurMark
Nvidia's N1X has shown up on another benchmarking platform after its Geekbench debut. It doesn't perform at full potential, as expected from pre-production samples.
Ayaneo Flip 11 teased as 'new take' on mini gaming laptops and possible GPD Win Max 2 rival
Ayaneo has begun teasing arguably its most ambitious gaming device yet. Described as a 'new take' on the mini gaming laptop, the Ayaneo Flip 11 could well line up as a GPD Win Max 2 or OneXPlayer X1 Pro alternative with a blend of gaming and productivity within an 11-inch form factor.
Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 7 gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti, Core Ultra 9 275HX, and 32 GB RAM scores exciting $500 price cut
The RTX 5070 Ti Laptop-equipped Lenovo Legion Pro 7 is a shockingly powerful gaming notebook that promises great performance and a beautiful high-refresh rate OLED display. Thanks to an ongoing in-store sale at MicroCenter, the Legion Pro 7 gaming laptop can now be bought for its lowest price yet.
Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 15 Gen 10: Premium Linux laptop with Ryzen AI 9, 240 Hz display and 99 Wh battery
Powered by a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 15 Gen 10 is a brand-new Linux notebook promising top-notch performance. Even the base configuration comes with premium features like a 240 Hz QHD display and an exceptionally large 99 Wh battery.
Deal | Apple MacBook Pro 14 M4 drops to lowest price ever on Amazon
The Apple Macbook Pro 14 with M4 chip has just received a 19% discount—the biggest yet on Amazon—bringing the price of the base configuration to a very appealing $1299. The two other RAM and storage configurations are also getting similar discounts, so if you've been eyeing this sleek workhorse, now is a very good time to pull the trigger.
Deal | Apple's 13-inch M4 MacBook Air dropped to lowest price ever on Amazon
Apple's popular MacBook Air, powered by the company's M4 chip, is now on sale at its lowest price ever. The M4 MacBook Air brought an oft-requested upgrade to the MacBook Air line, bumping the base RAM to 16 GB.
Ranking: Best 17-inch work laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck
Q4 2025 update. Looking for a travel-friendly replacement for your old desktop? Office laptops with a large 17-inch display can be a great fit for your desk while offering ample performance for everyday tasks like word processing and web browsing. Below, you'll find the best 17-inch office notebooks tested and rated by Notebookcheck.
Cuktech 10 Mini launches as new compact charger with 120 W fast charging support
The Cuktech 10 Mini has launched in China as a new compact charger supporting up to 120 W fast charging. It features a three-port design with two USB-C ports, and it's said to be 38% smaller than regular chargers with the same power output rating.
Deal | Big Asus Zenbook 14 OLED laptop price cut brings Core Ultra 9 285H-powered machine 30% below list price
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405CA) launched earlier this year is now on sale for under $1,000. The laptop is powered by the top-end Core Ultra 9 285H Arrow Lake mobile CPU, 16 GB of memory, and a 1 TB SSD.
HP EliteBook X G1i 14 may suffer from noticeable display clouding
Display clouding or backlight bleeding is most common on lower-end laptop models. On higher-end models like the EliteBook, however, they should be less noticeable instead of the other way around.
Video: Forget the RTX 5090? - Asus ROG Scar 16 vs. Strix G16 Review
With the ROG Scar 16, Asus has scaled down the already excellent 18" version into a much more portable form, all while maintaining the same "clean" design, fantastic Mini-LED display, great port selection, and impressive performance. However, there is also the Strix G16, which features a standard IPS panel but generally shares the same qualities. In its RTX 5080 configuration, it once again raises the value question compared to RTX 5090 laptops.
This affordable Lenovo laptop is more upgradeable than most ThinkPads: ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 IAL review
Small-business powerhouse. The ThinkBook brand is always in the shadows of the much more well-known and popular ThinkPad. While the ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 IAL is not going to kill the demand for ThinkPads, it does some things better than its black cousins - like upgradeability.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, Arc 140T, 14", 1.5 kg
Some of HP's best 14-inch EliteBook laptops this year are also some of the most confusing to name
HP offers not one or two, but at least three (EliteBook X G1i 14, EliteBook Ultra G1i 14, and EliteBook X G1a 14) high-end 14-inch EliteBook laptops with very similar visual designs and names between them. Their specifications are otherwise quite different to target separate market segments.
Nvidia N1X GPU specs revealed by Geekbench listing
The Nvidia N1X's GPU has been tested on Geekbench's OpenCL benchmark. Its score is lacklustre due to it running at a slow clock speed.
HP EliteBook X G1i 14 battery life is one of the longest of any Elite series model
HP's latest 14-inch business subnotebook is lowkey one of the longest-lasting laptops in the EliteBook family due largely to the Lunar Lake CPU and undemanding 60 Hz IPS touchscreen.
Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop with RTX 5090 gets huge $600 discount
The RTX 5090, Core Ultra 9 275HX-powered Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop offers an excellent gaming experience, courtesy of its powerful internals and beautiful 16-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 240 Hz. Currently available with a substantial discount, this beast of a gaming laptop is a great buy for high-end gamers.
Video: Large and heavy meets fast and quiet! - Alienware 16 Area-51 review
During a time when gaming laptops have become much more subtle in their styling and gotten a lot more portable, Alienware is staying true to their roots.
Their latest gaming laptop, the Alienware 16 Area 51, may be one of the biggest 16" notebooks, but also features a new design, powerful internals, impressive gaming performance and excellent fan noise behaviour!
XMG introduces PRO 16 Value Edition gaming laptop with Intel Raptor Lake-R CPU and three RTX 5000 GPU options
The XMG PRO 16 Value Edition expands the PRO 16 line-up with additional entry-level configurations featuring the older Intel Raptor Lake-R Core i9-14900HX CPU and GPU options like Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti / 5070 /5060. Other notable features include a bright 1600p IPS display with 300 Hz refresh rate, Mini DisplayPort 2.1 connector, SD Express card reader and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
Deal | Sweet value gaming laptop: Lenovo LOQ 15 with RTX 4060 now enjoys 33% price cut
The Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 9 gaming laptop with an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Core i5-13450HX Intel Raptor Lake CPU, and a 15.6-inch FHD display is retailing at a big 33% discount at B&H Photo. Thanks to the price cut, the Lenovo LOQ 15 has now become one of the best budget gaming laptops values currently on the market.
HP EliteBook X G1i 14 AI laptop review: Basic features wrapped in an executive package
Recipe for very long battery life. The EliteBook X G1i 14 doesn't offer any standout specifications or features, but what's here is done right and of very high quality for business users who just want the best lightwell clamshell without distracting extras.
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V, Arc 140V, 14", 1.2 kg
Is the Core Ultra 7 255H worth it in the ThinkPad E16 G3? We tested it
Lenovo's affordable office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 performed very well in our review. You can also get the more powerful Core Ultra 7 255H including the faster Arc Graphics 140T, but is it worth the additional charge? We tested it.
Asus ExpertBook B5 B5404CMA Laptop Review: A compelling business laptop with all-day battery life that overlooks one important aspect
Corporate contender. The Asus ExpertBook B5 is packed with essential hardware, software, and security features that businesses tend to prioritize. With an Intel Core Ultra 7 155U under the hood, the ExpertBook B5 can sail through most productivity tasks without much trouble. The mediocre IPS display, however, is a notable drawback in an otherwise solid offering.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake), 14", 1.3 kg
Microsoft launches Surface Laptop 5G with eSIM and Nano SIM support, starting at $1799
First revealed in late January, Microsoft has announced the Surface Laptop 5G for business. The laptop will be available in August and will have a physical SIM card tray in addition to eSIM support.
Deal | Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 gaming laptop with RTX 5080 GPU up for grabs via Nvidia's latest giveaway
Nvidia is giving away a high-end ROG Strix Scar 16 gaming laptop from Asus. It features an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 laptop GPU and a 16-inch 240 Hz mini-LED screen.
2025 Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 16 is a huge improvement over last year's model but with one exception
It's thinner, lighter, faster, and longer-lasting than the 2024 model to be a significant upgrade. Core temperature, however, is much warmer this time around.
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16IAH G10 Aura Edition Review: Great multimedia laptop impresses with 1,100-nits OLED
RTX 5060 matches the multimedia laptop. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition is a high-quality multimedia laptop that impresses even in the base version with good performance and one of the best OLED screens on the market. Comfortable input devices and a great sound system round up the experience.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, 16", 1.9 kg
Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G14: OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti has never been cheaper
The sleek 14-inch gaming laptop from Asus might not be the cheapest RTX 5070 Ti-equipped gaming machine, but it's one of the most portable options with a beautiful 3K OLED screen and other good-looking specs.
Apple MacBook Pro and MacBook Air: Touchpad becomes a scale thanks to free app
Thanks to a new software tool, the Apple MacBook Pro's haptic trackpad can also function as a scale, allowing it to determine the weight of objects weighing up to 3.5 kilograms. However, the current version of the software still has a few limitations.
Deal | Outstanding Apple MacBook Pro 14 with M3 Max and 36 GB of RAM gets massive $700 discount
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 with the M3 Max SoC is now on sale at Best Buy at a cool 22% off. The discount makes the MacBook Pro 14 (2023) a pretty solid deal since the machine offers fast performance, an excellent display, and outstanding battery life.
Video: Lenovo Legion 5 - already the best RTX 5060 laptop?
After the excellent Legion Pro 7i covering the high-end, the Legion Pro 5 being one of the fastest RTX 5070 Ti laptops we have tested so far, the Lenovo Legion 5 might already be the "best" mainstream gaming laptop for 2025.
These are the slowest and fastest laptops with GeForce RTX 5070 graphics currently available
The performance deltas between RTX 5070 laptops are thankfully quite small even when comparing the small Razer Blade 14 to the larger Asus ProArt P16.
Deal | RTX 50-powered Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10 gaming laptop with 144 Hz display scores big 33% price cut
The Lenovo LOQ 15 15IRX10 gaming laptop is now on sale at a sizeable discount of close to $400. The laptop is the latest iteration of Lenovo's premier budget gaming laptop series and packs a good combination of an RTX 5050 GPU and a Core i5-13450HX CPU.
Lenovo's new ThinkPad E16 G3 is currently the best budget office laptop
Lenovo further improved its budget office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 and the result is a really good office laptop that does not break the bank. The new 120 Hz screen in particular is an excellent choice for productive tasks.
Do you really need 440 Hz? Why the new dual-mode display of the Razer Blade 18 is a downgrade for many users
Razer equips the new Blade 18 with a so called dual-mode display, where you can change the frequency from 240 Hz in 4K to 440 Hz in Full-HD. But does that really make sense, or should this have been an optional screen?
Core 5 210H offers very little over the Core 5 120U despite it being an H-series processor
The Raptor Lake-H processor just barely outperforms the older Raptor Lake-U option and it even comes in slower in regard to integrated graphics performance.
EliteBook X G1i 14 or EliteBook Ultra G1i 14? HP laptop names are getting a little confusing
Some models are becoming increasingly difficult to visually tell apart even for us testers. To laymen, the names "EliteBook X", "EliteBook Ultra", "Envy x360", or "OmniBook x360" may be more confusing than helpful when distinguishing between lower-end and higher-end configurations.
Sixunited shows off XN77-160M-CS laptop with AMD Strix Halo chips and OLED panel
A new AMD Strix Halo-powered laptop has shown up online. It comes from Sixunited, a Chinese company that supplies devices to other OEMs.
The last 17-inch Blackwell Mohican: MSI Vector 17 HX AI gaming laptop review
What do you mean, 17 inches? After the MSI Vector 16, we also test the new Vector 17 with RTX 5080, one of the last 17-inch laptops with a Blackwell GPU, as 16- and 18-inch models mean that the 17s are now almost extinct. We test the Vector 17's raison d'être.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, 17", 3 kg
Deal | The slim Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 GPU is at its lowest sale price yet
With gaming laptops, performance sometimes comes at the expense of portability. The slender Intel Core Ultra 9-powered Alienware x16 R2 breaks that mold with stable, high-refresh rate gaming. At a $1,800 sale price, the 16-inch Alienware laptop features a discrete RTX 4080 graphics card.
Keychron's new wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard promises ultra-smooth POM switches and a compact layout
The Keychron K9 Max is a new wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard with a 60% layout, double-shot PBT keycaps, and a high degree of customisation. It is also the first Keychron low-profile keyboard to use the Keychron Milk POM switches, which have a similar design to the switches found in the Lofree Flow series.
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