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The last-gen M3 powered 15-inch MacBook Air can be had for cheap (image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | 15-inch M3 MacBook Air with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage drops to attractively low price online

You can buy a last-gen 15-inch MacBook Air with an Apple M3, 16 GB RAM and 512 for storage for just $999 on B&H Photo and Video. It is valid for the Starlight and Silver colour variants.

Anil Ganti, 22 Apr 2025 21:18

Manjaro keyboard shortcuts (Image Source: Antony Muchiri)

These Manjaro KDE keyboard shortcuts may help give your productivity a boost

CheckMag As a tech journalist and cybersecurity analyst running Manjaro KDE, these keyboard shortcuts have greatly transformed my workflow. From instant window switching to formatting-free pasting, these tricks save me hours every week—and they’ll supercharge your productivity too.

Antony Muchiri, 22 Apr 2025 06:21

Stripping away almost everything that makes this Surface a Microsoft product, leaves a surprisingly capable tablet (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

If you like the ROG Flow or iPad's form factor, the Surface Go is still a compelling purchase in 2025

CheckMag The market for ultra-portables that bridge the gap between a decent desktop and media consumption has dwindled to almost nothing. A space now dominated by iPads and Android tablets with terrible multitasking, file management and mobile browsers. But once you get rid of Windows, the Surface Go can still be a compelling option.

David Devey, 20 Apr 2025 22:07

Asus intros new CX14 and CX15 Chromebook laptops. Pictured: CX14. (Image source: Asus)

Asus unveils new CX14 and CX15 Chromebook laptops with Intel Twin Lake CPUs

The Asus CX14 and CX15 line of Chromebook laptops have been refreshed. These new lineups feature up to an Intel Core i3 N355 processor, 1080p IPS display, and 16 GB of RAM.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 20 Apr 2025 18:31

The Moto Book 60 comes in two fetching colour options. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola dips its toes into the world of laptops with Moto Book 60 release

Motorola has now launched the Moto Book 60, an Intel Raptor Lake refresh-based 14-inch laptop equipped with a bright OLED display. Also packing a 60 Wh battery, the Motorola Moto Book 60 contains a decent selection of ports and modern connectivity options, among other features.

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2025 17:17

The Schenker Key 18 Pro can be equipped with up to 256GB RAM and 32TB SSD storage (Image source: Schenker)

RTX 5090, 256GB RAM, 32TB SSD and 200Hz 4K display in an 18-inch laptop: Schenker Key 18 Pro unveiled

With an 18-inch 4K display with 200Hz and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with a TDP of 175W, the brand-new Schenker Key 18 Pro is one of the most powerful notebooks on the market. The laptop is also quite versatile thanks to Thunderbolt 5 and up to 256GB of memory.

Hannes Brecher, 16 Apr 2025 21:54

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 has a gigantic 240Hz mini-LED display (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) with RTX 5090, mini-LED screen and Thunderbolt 5 now available for preorder

The ROG Strix Scar 18 is one of the most powerful Asus gaming laptops and sports the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, a fast 240Hz mini-LED display and rather unusual features such as the AniME Vision display on the lid. Now, the notebook is finally available for preorder.

Hannes Brecher, 16 Apr 2025 20:29

The RTX 5060 GPU for laptops is now official (image source: Nvidia)

GeForce RTX 5060 laptop GPU unveiled with 8 GB GDDR7 VRAM and 100 Watts max power

Nvidia has shown off the RTX 5060 laptop GPU. It has slightly more CUDA cores compared to the RTX 4060, but its maximum wattage is limited to 100 Watts. It will launch in May alongside laptops from the likes of Alienware, Asus, Razer and others.

Anil Ganti, 16 Apr 2025 11:29

New information about the Snapdragon X Elite 2 has emerged online (image source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon X Elite 2: New rumour predicts up to a 22% performance uplift

Some new information about Qualcomm's next-gen laptop chips has emerged online. One of the models will be anywhere between 18-22% faster than its last-gen counterparts thanks to increased boost clocks.

Anil Ganti, 16 Apr 2025 09:52

The RTX 4060-equipped MSI Thin 15 B13VF-2829US has received a huge 30% discount (Image source: MSI)

Deal | Budget-friendly RTX 4060 gaming laptop drops to $699 thanks to big 30% discount

The MSI Thin might not be on top of the list for many enthusiasts, but price-conscious gamers can snag a good deal at Walmart, which has discounted the 15-inch gaming laptop to just $699.

Enrico Frahn, 16 Apr 2025 04:12

The Flash Pro Ultra. (Image source: Chargeasap)

Chargeasap Flash Pro Ultra powers crowdfunding campaign to nearly $400,000

The Flash Pro Ultra is Chargeasap's first OLED-screen power bank to be rated for up to 275 watts (W) of output, mostly via super-fast USB ports. Its Kickstarter campaign has now come to an end, but not before accruing six figures' worth of funding. It is still available to back at early bird prices on another platform for a limited time.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2025 21:48

Maono PD300X debuts with "professional podcasting" mic specs for affordable price

Maono claims that its new PD300X is the most versatile microphone for streamers, content creators and podcasters with its dual USB/XLR interface. It is backed to deliver other premium specs such as a "high-definition" 192kHz/24bit sampling rate at a relatively budget price. There is also an innovative multi-function Smart Knob and Custom Mute Button system for "intuitive" control of the mic.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Apr 2025 21:17

Asus Zenbook Duo 14 (UX8406) weighs just 1.764 kg (3.89 lbs). (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews)

Deal | New dual-screen Asus Zenbook Duo just got its first big price drop

Launched in February 2025, the Asus Zenbook Duo 14 for 2025 has seen a major $250 discount on Amazon. The laptop is powered by the latest Core Ultra 9 285H CPU alongside the Intel Arc 140T iGPU. However, the main draw of the notebook is its dual-screen design that combined two 14-inch OLED displays.

Fawad Murtaza, 15 Apr 2025 14:09

The Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) is lightweight for a 16-inch machine at only 1.5 kg (3.37 lbs). (Image source: Acer, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lightweight Acer Swift 16 AI records big 37.5% price cut to become stellar OLED laptop value

The Acer Swift 16 AI SF16-51T OLED laptop is back on sale at Best Buy. The notebook now costs $450 less than list price, becoming a worthy everyday option thanks to its excellent screen, long battery life, and more.

Fawad Murtaza, 14 Apr 2025 13:35

For the first time with 12 core AMD CPU: ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 with Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370 leaks on Malaysian Lenovo site

Lenovo's 2025 ThinkPads with AMD CPUs are limited to the eight core versions of Zen5 - at least until now. A product listing on Lenovo's Malaysian website suggests that we may soon see the first AMD ThinkPad with twelve CPU cores in the form of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD, as it is said to feature the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370.

Benjamin Herzig, 14 Apr 2025 12:59

Future Trump tariffs on laptops and smartphones (Image source: Lenovo, Apple)

Separate US tariffs expected on smartphones and computers after exemptions raise hopes for relief

Trump tariff relief on in-demand smartphones and laptops may only last a month. The U.S. Commerce Secretary revealed that separate semiconductor tariffs on these products are coming. After conflicting daily tariff news, manufacturers and consumers again face uncertainty.

Adam Corsetti, 13 Apr 2025 19:58

The 20K Aohi Starship Pro can self-recharge at 180 W (Image source: Aohi - edited)

20,000 mAh Aohi Starship Pro power bank debuts with 310 W fast charging support

There's a new power bank in Aohi's portfolio, the 20,000 mAh Starship Pro. Besides featuring a large battery capacity, it has support for up to 310 W fast charging. The portable charger itself can recharge at 180 W.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 12 Apr 2025 12:06

Apricorn introduces Aegis Thunderbolt 4 docking station with 11 ports, 8K external monitor support, and dual Kensington security slots. (Image source: Apricorn)

Apricorn announces Aegis Thunderbolt 4 docking station with dual Kensington security slots

The Apricorn Aegis Thunderbolt 4 docking station offers laptop users a simple way to connect to multiple external monitors and devices while powering their laptops. The dock can be secured to the table with dual security cables.

David Chien, 12 Apr 2025 05:19

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603) has a manageable weight of around 4.41 lbs (2 kg). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 with RTX 4070 drops below $1,000 as "Open-Box" units experience deep discounts

Best Buy is now offering the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603) gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU in a variety of "Open-Box" conditions. Costing as low as $921.99, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 on sale is a solid value proposition.

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Apr 2025 13:34

The Ryzen AI Max+ 395 brings the processor performance of an 18-inch gaming laptop to smaller and lighter 14-inch screen sizes (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 brings Core i9-14900HX performance to much smaller laptops

The leaner AMD CPU is neck-to-neck against Intel in terms of multi-thread performance while offering both a faster integrated GPU and a Co-Pilot ready NPU for 13-inch and 14-inch screen sizes.

Allen Ngo, 11 Apr 2025 01:29

Unfortunately, it's not super obvious where to even find the RAM/VRAM setting for the Ryzen AI Max (Image source: Notebookcheck)

How to toggle the unique flexible RAM features of the AMD Ryzen AI Max series

CheckMag Users can reserve a massive 96 GB of RAM for the integrated Radeon 8060S GPU, but the setting is hidden under multiple submenus in the BIOS.

Allen Ngo, 10 Apr 2025 21:31

XMG has officially launched the Pro 16 gaming laptop, powered by the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti. (Image source: XMG)

XMG Pro 16 launches as 'affordable' RTX 5070 Ti laptop with 140 W GPU power and overclocking support

The XMG Pro 16 is now available for pre-order, and it will start shipping in mid-May. It features up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, a 1600p 300 Hz display with 500 nits peak brightness, and as much as 128 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM for under €2,000.

Julian van der Merwe, 10 Apr 2025 15:00

The Framework Laptop 12 has a touchscreen and stylus support. (Image source: Framework)

Framework Laptop 12 starts at $549 and is available to pre-order now

After speculation that the Framework Laptop 12 may not be available in the US, pre-orders for the 12-inch laptop will open in the US starting on April 10 for $549. Like other regions, shipping won't begin until June.

Habeeb Onawole, 10 Apr 2025 09:54

Many OEMs are suspending laptop shipments to the US due to uncertainty around tariffs (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo, HP, Dell, and others suspend US shipments for two weeks due to US tariffs

Commercial Times reports many companies have suspended shipments to the US following President Trump's tariff announcement. Some of the affected parts will include laptops, smartphones and networking gear.

Anil Ganti, 09 Apr 2025 17:17

Razer Blade 16 laptop out of stock (Image source: screenshot, Razer US store)

Razer Blade laptops unavailable on US site following Trump tariff announcement

Razer is the latest manufacturer to suspend laptop sales for US customers. Razer Blade models are unavailable but remain in stock in Canada and other regions. The company has yet to explain its response to the latest Trump tariffs.

Adam Corsetti, 08 Apr 2025 23:25

Razer Adjustable Laptop Stand colorways (Image source: Razer PR)

The new Razer Adjustable Laptop Stand aims to improve airflow and find the ideal viewing angle

Simple accessories can often transform a desktop more than pricey new gear. The Razer Adjustable Laptop Stand is flexible enough to accommodate any setup. Its sturdy but foldable construction allows it to work with up to 18-inch laptops.

Adam Corsetti, 08 Apr 2025 20:34

ESR previews first-ever magnetic mouse with in-built charging cable

ESR claims to have made the world's best on-the-go mouse thanks to its wireless nature, not to mention its ability to stick with its companion laptop at all times. The MagMouse also has its own in-built cable for more convenient re-charging, and is rated to have buttons that make up to 90% less noise than its competitors.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Apr 2025 19:55

It seems that Asus plans to soon refresh the ROG Strix 16 with AMD Dragon Range Refresh APUs. (Image source: Asus)

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 'Dragon Range Refresh' APU launching soon with Nvidia RTX 50 GPUs in new Asus ROG Strix G16

Asus has lifted the lid on the whereabouts of AMD's Dragon Range Refresh APUs. Based on new findings, the Asus ROG Strix G16 2025 will soon be available with not only the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti but also the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX.

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2025 19:44

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 gaming laptop is not easy to transport as it weighs a chunky 2.29 kg (5.09 lbs). (Image source: Lenovo, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 with RTX 4070 is 20% off for short time, making "eBay Refurbished" gamer super value

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 16 gaming laptop can now be yours for less than $1,000. The "eBay Refurbished" notebook should be a capable FHD/QHD gamer thanks to the Ryzen 7 7435HS and a 140 W RTX 4070 laptop GPU at the helm.

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Apr 2025 19:37

GPD has returned to the Pocket 3, despite releasing the Pocket 4 last year. (Image source: GPD)

GPD refreshes Pocket 3 for second time with newer Intel processor

GPD has updated one of its ultra-portable laptops with a new processor option. From today, the GPD Pocket 3 now comes with an Intel Core i3-1125G4 instead of the weaker Pentium Gold 7505. However, the upgrade coincides with the removal of the more capable Core i7-1195G7 variant.

Alex Alderson, 08 Apr 2025 15:38

The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's Yoga 7 14 Convertible is not only much cheaper than the Yoga 9, but also better in some respects

Lenovo offers a wide product lineup and it is not easy always easy to find the right device. It is even more complicated when you have two very similar products like the two 14-convertibles we just tested, where the less expensive Yoga 7 is actually better than the Yoga 9 in some respects.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Apr 2025 13:17

A promotional image for the Framework 13 modular laptop, showcased against a green background. (Image Source: Framework)

Framework pauses laptop sales amid new US tariffs

Modular laptop manufacturer Framework has announced that it is pausing sales in the US in the wake of new tariffs. The laptop maker said the increased rates would force them to sell their lowest-end SKU at a loss.

Rohith Bhaskar, 08 Apr 2025 11:29

The 2025 Razer Blade 16 will be available later this year in an RTX 5060-powered configuration.

Lenovo RTX 5050 laptop joins LG Gram Pro 16 and Razer Blade in early entry-level Nvidia leaks

Despite Nvidia's radio silence about the existence of entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 and 5060 GPUs, LG, Lenovo, and Razer have already — seemingly by accident — confirmed next-gen RTX 5050 and 5060 upgrades for their entry-level gaming laptops.

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Apr 2025 03:30

The mobile 120 W RTX 5090 can run up to 30 percent slower than the 175 W version in our first tests (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 RTX 5090 comes in slower than many older RTX 4090 laptops

Uh oh — we all knew that the mobile GeForce RTX 5090 can operate under a wide TGP range, but 120 W may be too low for comfort as the performance benefits over the mobile RTX 4090 begin to disappear.

Allen Ngo, 07 Apr 2025 19:50

The Asus TUF A16 weighs 2.188 kg (4.82 lbs). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Asus TUF Gaming A16 is powerful and long-lasting all-AMD gaming laptop which is now $400 less than list price

The Asus TUF Gaming A16 laptop with a Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, a Radeon 7700S GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 16-inch display is currently retailing for under $800 at Best Buy. Thanks to plenty of gaming performance, extensive upgradability options, a good port selection, and long endurance, the Asus TUF A16 can pull double duty as both a capable gamer and an everyday machine.

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Apr 2025 19:16

We might get to see some Motorla-branded laptops soon (image source: @StuffListings on X)

New Motorola teaser points to imminent release of new laptops

A recent trailer from Motorola suggests it plans to enter the laptop market soon. While the company has prior experience in the segment, that version of Motorola doesn't exist anymore.

Anil Ganti, 07 Apr 2025 15:37

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 puts up a strong argument as the best travel-friendly hybrid work laptop. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Which business laptop is the best for your hybrid work environment?

When it comes to laptops equipped for a hybrid work environment, few brands meet the performance, reliability, security, remote management, battery life, and performance requirements quite as well as Dell, HP, Microsoft, and Lenovo.

Ad‎vertising, 07 Apr 2025 07:21

The 24 GB of VRAM on the mobile RTX 5090 may help it outperform the desktop RTX 5070, pictured at higher resolutions and graphical settings (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Latest GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are just barely faster than a desktop RTX 5070, but there is one key differentiator

The mobile GeForce RTX 5090 has 2x the VRAM and 1.33x wider memory bus to make up the significantly slower clock rates when compared to the desktop RTX 5070.

Allen Ngo, 06 Apr 2025 21:17