Laptop

Brighter screen and newer processor with faster NPU. (Image Source: SCHENKER)

SCHENKER refreshes its VIA 14 Pro ultrabook with AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS and brighter 3K display

This new M24 model features a 33% brighter 3K LTPS IPS panel, as well as a new paint finish that is less prone to fingerprints. The base model with an R7 8845HS, 32 GB LPDDR5X-6400 RAM, 500 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is now available fo...

Bogdan Solca, 15 May 2024 15:00

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has expandable memory with two SO-DIMM slots. (Source: Lenovo/Best Buy)

Deal | Limited-time Lenovo Legion Slim 5 price cut makes RTX 4060-powered laptop a mouth-watering value

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with a Ryzen 5 7640HS Zen 4 APU, an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 storage has dropped down to its 120-day low price for a limited time. With a total discount of ...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 May 2024 14:24

The Dell XPS 13 9345 with the Snapdragon X Elite could bring a massive battery life advantage over its predecessors. (Source: Dell)

Snapdragon X Plus in Dell XPS 13 9345 allegedly costs less than half of Intel Core i7-1360P Raptor Lake mobile CPU

When the Dell XPS 13 9345 eventually launches, the laptop can cost less than the 2024 XPS 13 9340. A big part of this possible price reduction could be the cheaper SoC at the heart of the machine. According to the leaked Dell docu...

Fawad Murtaza, 15 May 2024 11:15

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge will launch in two flavours (image via Naver)

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: 14-inch and 16-inch variants spotted on certification website

Samsung is prepping a 14-inch and 16-inch versions of the Galaxy Book4 Edge. Both are rumoured to offer 16 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 SoC.

Anil Ganti, 15 May 2024 09:48

The XPS 16 effectively replaces the XPS 15 and XPS 17. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Dell XPS 16: Leak reveals AMD, Intel and Qualcomm variants planned for 2027 releases

Based on a leaked roadmap, Dell has several significant refreshes of the XPS 16 planned throughout the 2020s. While the company expects to only offer Intel variants throughout 2024, 2025 and 2026, it may expand the XPS 16 to AMD a...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2024 18:34

The XPS 14 9440 failed to impress us in our recent review. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

XPS 14: Dell developing multiple refreshes before Intel Panther Lake-P and Qualcomm Oryon V2 overhaul in 2026

2024 marked the return of the XPS 14 after a decade's break. Based on a leaked roadmap document, Dell will only refresh the 14-inch laptop once before releasing a new design available with Intel Panther Lake and Qualcomm 'Oryon V2...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2024 18:29

The XPS 13 may not receive a redesign until early 2026. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Dell XPS 13 roadmap leaks with Intel and Qualcomm releases detailed until early 2027

Dell has only just released the Intel Meteor Lake-based XPS 13 9340. However, various leaks have already shown that the company is preparing a Qualcomm Snapdragon X variant as the XPS 13 9345. A new leak goes much further though, ...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2024 18:26

The Dimensity 9300+ is the latest flagship SoC from MediaTek. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek ARM PC processor reportedly under development in partnership with NVIDIA for potential 2025 launch

MediaTek might be planning to challenge the Snapdragon X Elite in the Windows PC realm as a new rumor claims that the company is collaborating with NVIDIA for an AI PC processor. Unfortunately, the SoC could be costly for OEMs to ...

Fawad Murtaza, 14 May 2024 15:12

HP OmniBook returns: Leaker reveals images of rumoured Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptop after 22 year series absence

HP has offered multiple laptop brands in recent years, including the EliteBook, Envy, Spectre and ZBook, to name but a few. Based on a new leak, HP could also be returning to the long-lost OmniBook series, which could be receiving...

Alex Alderson, 14 May 2024 13:11

The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED supports two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one Type-A, one HDMI 2.1, and a single 3.5 mm combo jack. (Source: ASUS)

Deal | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 2024 with Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake CPU drops by massive 24%

The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (Q425MA) laptop is currently on sale at Best Buy for a respectable $250 price cut. The machine packs the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Meteor Lake CPU, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and a 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. C...

Fawad Murtaza, 14 May 2024 11:14

The XPS 13 9345 will actively cool Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chipset. (Image source: Dell)

XPS 13 9345: New leak reveals battery life, specs and launch pricing for next Dell XPS 13 Plus laptop

It is no secret that OEMs are preparing to unveil a wave of Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptops soon. In the meantime, an internal document detailing the next XPS 13 Plus has surfaced online, which confirms nu...

Alex Alderson, 13 May 2024 22:05

Infinix GT BOOK and GT 20 Pro set to hit new market in mid-May 2024

Infinix India has announced that it will augment its "GT-verse" with a new laptop as well as another Android smartphone soon. Both devices will have gamer-oriented Cyber Mecha RGB, although only one is slated to rock Raptor Lake s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2024 18:27

Motorola Edge 50 Pro now banned in Germany (Source: Motorola)

Multiple Motorola and Lenovo devices banned in Germany

In the aftermath of a patent dispute, Motorola and Lenovo are no longer allowed to sell smartphones and laptops with WWAN modules. Although some targeted Lenovo laptops can still be acquired as long as existing stocks last, the br...

Codrut Nistor, 13 May 2024 16:55

Asus' TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (FA617NT) is currently available for under $750 (Image source: Alex Wätzel)

Deal | All-AMD Asus TUF Gaming A16 gaming laptop discounted by over 31% at Best Buy

The Asus Gaming A16 Advantage Edition comes equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS CPU, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a Radeon RX 7700S dedicated GPU. It also has decent connectivity options, including a USB 4 port, while its ...

Tudor Cibean, 13 May 2024 10:42

Lenovo already sells the IdeaPad Slim 5 Gen 9 in AMD and Intel variants. (Image source: WalkingCat)

New Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 leaks with Qualcomm Snapdragon Plus chipset and numerous ports

Early details for a new IdeaPad Slim 5 refresh have surfaced online. Arriving in the wake of recent AMD Hawk Point and Intel Meteor Lake releases, it seems that Lenovo is turning towards the Snapdragon X Plus, Qualcomm's 10-core c...

Alex Alderson, 12 May 2024 01:02

The Inspiron 14 7441 Plus looks thinner than the current Inspiron 14 7440. (Image source: Windows Report)

Inspiron 14 7441 Plus: Leak showcases redesigned 14-inch Dell Inspiron with rumoured Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 chipset

A typically reliable source has shared the first images of the Inspiron 14 7441 Plus. Despite arriving shortly after the Intel Meteor Lake-based Inspiron 14 7440 Plus, the Inspiron 14 7441 Plus will feature a tweaked design and re...

Alex Alderson, 11 May 2024 11:19

The XPS 13 9345 and the existing XPS 13 9340 look identical, former pictured. (Image source: Windows Report)

Dell XPS 13 9345 revealed before official launch as Qualcomm Snapdragon X alternative to recent Intel Meteor Lake release

Earlier this year, Dell introduced the XPS 13 9340, an Intel Meteor Lake-based machine that replaced the XPS 13 Plus. Now, a reliable source has revealed Dell's plans to release the XPS 13 9345, in what would be the first Qualcomm...

Alex Alderson, 11 May 2024 11:12

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) review: Gaming laptop with RTX 4070 and DCI-P3 panel

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) with a bright display, RTX 4070, and Thunderbolt 4

The Helio Neo 16 offers a bright and color-accurate 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 240 Hz, DCI-P3) in the 16:10 format, 32 GB of RAM, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports (Power Delivery). The powerful laptop is run by a Core i7-14700H...

Sascha Mölck, 11 May 2024 03:34

The 16-inch Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 is currently on sale for 31% off MSRP (Image: Allen Ngo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 and Ryzen 7 gets steep 31% price cut

The RTX 4070-equipped Legion Slim 5 Gen 9 also sports the AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and a decent 165Hz QHD screen with 350 nits and 100% sRGB. Considering the large $558 discount, the 16-inch Lenovo gaming laptop offers an attractive ban...

Enrico Frahn, 10 May 2024 21:42

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.44 downloading in the Nvidia app (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.44 launches with Homeworld 3 and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut support

Released earlier today, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 552.44 update package brings tweaks for Homeworld 3 and Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (both not launched yet), as well as one-click optimal settings for Content Warn...

Codrut Nistor, 09 May 2024 23:07

Huawei is now banned from accessing chips from Intel and Qualcomm (Image source: Notebookcheck)

US restricts Intel and Qualcomm from selling chips to Huawei

After around five years from the initial ban, the US has now revoked licenses that allowed Qualcomm and Intel to sell chips to Huawei. This could possibly mean that the 2024 MateBook X Pro is the last high-end Intel laptop from th...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 May 2024 19:43

ASUS equips both its new Vivobook S laptops with OLED displays. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS releases new Vivobook S 14 and Vivobook S 15 laptops in Europe with OLED and modern processors from €799

ASUS has released its latest round of 14-inch and 15.6-inch Vivobook laptops in Europe. Sold as the Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) and Vivobook S 15 OLED (M5506), the pair both come with OLED displays but differ in other areas.

Alex Alderson, 08 May 2024 18:42

The Galaxy Book4 Edge should be available with Qualcomm's second-most powerful Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) variant. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge rumoured to be coming this month with powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 chipset

According to a new report, Samsung is nearing delivering its first Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered laptop. Allegedly, the Galaxy Book4 Edge will debut later this month with the X1E-80-100, the second-most powerful version of the Sna...

Alex Alderson, 08 May 2024 17:06

An LPDDR5X CAMM2 module. (Source: iFixit via YouTube)

ThinkPad P1 Gen 7: LPCAMM2-powered reparability of new Lenovo laptop praised in new teardown

Lenovo's ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 is now officially the first laptop to have been torn down by iFixit in search of its LPCAMM2 module. The emerging RAM type is hailed as a more powerful, efficient and sustainable form of memory thanks to...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 May 2024 15:44

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 has an FHD webcam with an E-shutter. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 with Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4070 can now be yours at a whopping 34% discount

The 2024 Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 gaming laptop is on sale for more than $800 off the list price. The laptop equips the latest Core i9-14900HX CPU with 24 cores, a 140 W RTX 4070 GPU, and 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. Based on the...

Fawad Murtaza, 08 May 2024 13:32

AMD plans to rename its laptop CPU lineup once again (image via AMD)

Asus inadvertently leaks new AMD CPU naming scheme

An early Vivobook S16 listing on Asus' website confirms AMD plans to change its CPUs naming schemes soon. The next-gen Zen 5-based CPU powering the laptop is called the Ryzen AI 9 HX 170.

Anil Ganti, 08 May 2024 04:52

Huawei's high-end MateBook X Pro 2024 is now available in more regions (image via Notebookcheck)

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024: High-end laptop announced for select global markets with Intel Meteor Lake processors

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 has finally debuted on the global stage. It is a high-end laptop with a 3.2K touch-enabled OLED screen, Intel Meteor Lake processors and Thunderbolt 4.0 ports.

Anil Ganti, 07 May 2024 18:00

The Huawei MateBook 14 has been upgraded with new hardware (image via Huawei)

Huawei MateBook 14 updated with 2.8K OLED panel and Intel Meteor Lake

The Huawei MateBook 14 has officially been announced with a 3:2 120 Hz touch-enabled OLED screen, Intel Meteor Lake processors, and a 70 Wh battery. Essentially, it is a lower cost alternative to the MateBook X Pro 2024.

Anil Ganti, 07 May 2024 18:00

The Galaxy Book4 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Snapdragon X Elite laptop name seemingly confirmed in new leak

Samsung is projected to add a new variant to its latest Galaxy Book4 series of laptops - albeit one with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Elite processor rather than silicon from Intel. To this end, it has a potentially nostalgic new s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 May 2024 17:03

ASUS appears to have over a dozen products prepared for Computex 2024. (Image source: ASUS - edited)

ASUS announces Computex 2024 details as ROG Ally 2024, ROG Zephyrus G16 refresh and first Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptop confirmed by pre-event leak

ASUS has revealed that it will be one of the many exhibitors at next month's Computex 2024 conference in Taipei. Although the company is remaining quiet about the products it will be introducing, a new leak has confirmed that ASUS...

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2024 15:57

Asus accidentally lists AMD Zen 5 laptops (Image source: Asus [edited])

Accidental listing confirms 14 new Asus laptops with AMD Strix Point Zen 5 APUs

AMD Zen 5 laptops are over the horizon, with the recent Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 leak confirming that the new APUs will come under the Ryzen 8050 name. Asus will also be among the first to launch laptops with the new Strix Point ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 May 2024 09:14

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 to get AMD Strix Point APUs (Image source: TechnicallyLogic on X [edited]

New Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 leaks with AMD Strix Point APUs

Manufacturers are preparing their systems with the new AMD Strix Point APUs, and it seems that the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 will be among the firsts. The laptop’s brochure just got leaked, which suggests that the next mobile proc...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 May 2024 07:49

The Asus Vivobook Pro 16X is currently discounted to $1,499 at Best Buy (Image source: Asus)

Deal | Asus Vivobook Pro 16X with 3.2K 120 Hz OLED, Core i9-13980HX, RTX 4070 drops to record-low price

The Asus Vivobook Pro 16X SKU currently on sale features a 120 Hz OLED display with a resolution of 3,200 × 2,000, Intel's top-tier Core i9-13980HX processor, an RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, along with ample connectivity and a nifty DialP...

Tudor Cibean, 06 May 2024 21:41

Infinix plans to launch a gaming laptop soon (image via Infinix)

Infinix GT BOOK: Detailed specifications of upcoming gaming laptop leak online

Budget smartphone maker Infinix plans to enter the gaming laptop market with the Infinix GT BOOK. It will launch with a mix of last and current-gen hardware and a 16:10 screen.

Anil Ganti, 06 May 2024 16:21

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) weighs 1.50 kg (3.31 lbs). (Source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) price reaches new all-time low for Ryzen 9 8945HS and RTX 4060 SKU

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) with a Ryzen 9 8945HS CPU and an RTX 4060 laptop GPU is currently down to its lowest price ever. As evident from a 4.6-star user rating and a 93% review score from us, the Zephyrus G14 is one of th...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 May 2024 13:48

The RTX 5090 laptop GPU reportedly features 16 GB of VRAM like the RTX 4090 mobile. (Source: NVIDIA)

RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 laptop VRAM capacity and bus width leak with significant gains over predecessors

High-end RTX 50 laptop GPUs like the RTX 5080 and the RTX 5070/RTX 5070 Ti are finally getting a VRAM increase according to the latest leak from Moore’s Law Is Dead. With the memory and bus-width bump in place, the RTX 5080 will m...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 May 2024 11:23

2023 AMD HP OMEN discounted to $1099.99 (Image source: HP [edited])

Deal | HP Omen 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 and Nvidia RTX 4060 sees a heavy $500 discount

The 2023 HP Omen 16 with AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage has received a massive $500 discount. With this deal in place, you can score it for just $1,099.99, which is a great price fo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 May 2024 19:43

XMG Fusion 15 (Early 24) review: The compact RTX-4070 laptop for gamers and creators

XMG Fusion 15 (Early 24) with top ranking among the RTX 4070 laptops

The lightweight, compact XMG Fusion 15 doesn't come with a conventional screen size: Instead of a 16-inch or 15.6-inch screen, it uses a 15.3-inch panel (2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 240 Hz) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. A Core i9 processor...

Sascha Mölck, 05 May 2024 15:23

Newest Lenovo LOQ with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS drops to $883.19 (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Maxed out 2024 Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop with latest AMD Ryzen 7 sees nearly $400 discount

The latest Lenovo LOQ 15 is on sale, with the maxed-out configuration seeing a hefty 31% discount. With this deal, the gaming laptop with the new Ryzen 7 8845HS, Nvidia RTX 4060, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of PCIe 4.0 storage is cur...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 May 2024 18:45

The Acer Predator Triton 16 has two SO-DIMM slots for RAM expansion. (Source: Acer)

Deal | Acer Predator Triton 16 price reaches historic low making it an excellent time to snag RTX 4070-powered gaming laptop

The Acer Predator Triton 16 has dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon after a generous 22% discount. The laptop comes with a 16-inch QHD+ display powered by an RTX 4070 laptop GPU alongside a Core i7-13700H CPU. Additionally,...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 May 2024 18:38

AMD Strix Halo seemingly carries a chiplet-based design. (Source: AMD, Lucas K on Unsplash, edited)

Four AMD Strix Halo SKUs with up to RTX 4070 performance were apparently pitched to OEMs in 2023

AMD Strix Halo APUs could be available in a range of configurations. From a Strix Halo SKU that rivals the RTX 4070 laptop down to a low-end product with RTX 3050 levels of performance, AMD apparently presented OEMs with four opti...

Fawad Murtaza, 03 May 2024 14:23

Lenovo has introduced its largest discount yet for the Legion 9i Gen 9 with RTX 4090 and Core i9 (Image: Lenovo)

Deal | Mighty Lenovo Legion 9i with 3.2K Mini-LED display, RTX 4090 and Core i9 discounted by $1,200

Lenovo's latest flagship gaming laptop sports top-notch components across the board. Gamers who have set aside $3,000 for a new RTX 4090-equipped notebook might want to take the tempting Legion 9i into consideration.

Enrico Frahn, 02 May 2024 22:33

While AMD is still struggling in GPU on Steam's hardware survey, it has gained some ground in CPU (Image source: Steam [edited])

April Steam survey shows Nvidia still dominates over AMD

The April Steam survey is here, and it shows that AMD is still struggling to gain ground over Nvidia in GPU. Among the top 20, there’s only one from AMD, which is likely an iGPU, and it holds the 16th position. As for the most pop...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 May 2024 18:23

The Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-41) has two SO-DIMM slots for RAM expansion. (Source: Notebookcheck, Codioful on Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Acer Nitro 16 gaming laptop with Ryzen 7 7840HS and RTX 4060 drops to lowest price ever after sizeable 23% discount

The 2023 Acer Nitro 16 with a Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU and RTX 4060 GPU has recorded a steep 23% price drop on Amazon. Aside from powerful mid-range internals, the laptop includes a 16-inch 1920x1200 resolution display, a 4-zone RGB key...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 May 2024 11:39

New information about Nvidia's RTX 50 series laptop variants has emerged online (image via Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop variant could launch with a GB203 GPU and GDDR7 memory

YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead has learned that Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 series laptop chips may be delayed by a month or two. However, both the GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 will launch with the same flagship GPU. The company is als...

Anil Ganti, 02 May 2024 08:24