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The HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 features Ethernet again (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

The return of an old standard: HP brings back the RJ45-Ethernet port to many business models

Wired internet may seem like an anachronism to many younger users in the year 2025, but it still remains the most reliable way to connect to the World Wide Web - or internal company networks. HP had removed the RJ45-Ethernet port ...

Benjamin Herzig, 15 Oct 2025 07:44

The InfinityBook Pro 15 Gen10 is a new notebook with an Intel processor. (Image source: Tuxedo)

InfinityBook Pro 15: New notebook comes with Intel Core APU, Thunderbolt, 240 Hz display and support for up to 128 GB of RAM

The InfinityBook Pro 15 Gen10 is a new and powerful notebook with a number of modern ports, including Thunderbolt, and can deliver content to multiple displays simultaneously. It supports up to 128 GB of RAM.

Silvio Werner, 14 Oct 2025 20:29

The Cuktech 15 Super Charging Station costs around $63 in China. Pictured: a promo picture of the desktop charger. (Image source: Cuktech)

Affordable Cuktech 15 Super Charging Station launches with 140 W fast charging support

Cuktech has launched a new desktop charger in China, the Cuktech 15 Super Charging Station. It launched with an affordable price tag, around $63, and comes with 140 W fast charging support, dual wireless chargers, and a built-in c...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 14 Oct 2025 17:09

Big changes for Omen gamers this year – HP Omen 16 review

At CES 2025, HP introduced its new Omen Max gaming lineup. Going forward, this series will be the only one to feature high-end GPUs and premium features that used to be standard for all Omen laptops. The regular Omen series, on th...

Christian Hintze, 14 Oct 2025 12:30

The HP Omen 16 LoL edition gaming laptop (pictured) can be configured with either a 16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) 240Hz panel, or a 2K (1920×1200) 165Hz version. (Image source: HP)

HP Omen 16 League of Legends Limited Edition gaming laptop launches with RTX 5070, 165Hz/240Hz display options

HP’s Omen 16 League of Legends Edition debuts with up to an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor, an RTX 5070 GPU, Runeterra-inspired design, two display options, and upgraded cooling. It's priced at $1,699.99.

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Oct 2025 05:00

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 gaming laptop is a chunky customer at 3.5 kg (7.72 lbs.). (Image source: Acer, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | $1,000 off: Acer Predator Helios 18 AI with RTX 5090 and mini-LED display is now on sale

The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2025) is an extremely powerful gaming laptop with a superb 4K display. Armed with an RTX 5090 and a Core Ultra 9 275HX, the gaming laptop brings desktop-class power in a portable form. The laptop is...

Fawad Murtaza, 13 Oct 2025 20:14

A worker using an Apple Macbook Pro (Image source: Daniel Thomas/Unsplash)

Macs versus Windows: How companies decide who gets an Apple and why it still matters

Despite Apple’s growing presence in offices, Windows still dominates. New IDC data shows Macs make up just 5% of global enterprise PCs as companies weigh function, cost, and workflow before approving an Apple.

David Odejide, 13 Oct 2025 20:04

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung's OLED panel in the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 falls behind the competition

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a slim 14-inch laptop for everyday tasks, but the OLED panel slowly loses touch to the competition. The rivals are starting to offer much more in terms of brightness.

Andreas Osthoff, 13 Oct 2025 00:10

XMG Core 16 M25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's Core 16 M25 AMD is a good all-rounder for gaming and work

The Core 16 M25 from the German manufacturer XMG is a 16-inch gamer, but it is not limited to gaming thanks to the simple design. With good performance figures, comprehensive maintenance options, and a good IPS screen, the Core 16...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Oct 2025 21:37

The right side of the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Modernizing the port selection the right way: Why HP hit the nail on the head with the new EliteBook 8

USB-A or USB-C? Many laptops nowadays forgo the old USB-A port completely, opting for only USB-C ports. HP recently redesigned its HP EliteBook business laptops, and the American manufacturer found a way to modernize the port sele...

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Oct 2025 00:50

The MSI Prestige 16 AI+ is now available in a special Mercedes-AMG Limited Edition (Image source: MSI)

Ultrabook with Lunar Lake and 4K OLED: MSI Prestige 16 AI+ Mercedes-AMG Limited Edition now available

The collaboration between MSI and Mercedes-AMG Motorsport has resulted in a new limited edition of the MSI Prestige 16 AI+, which packs a 4K OLED panel into an eye-catching chassis with a Mercedes-AMG-inspired design.

Hannes Brecher, 11 Oct 2025 17:46

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Nvidia RTX Pro GPU (image source: Lenovo).

Most powerful commercial laptop models finally available: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G3, T1g Gen 8 and P14s Gen 6 Intel now orderable

Launched at IFA 2025, the most powerful ThinkPad models have finally made it to the market. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel, among others, are now available in the US. They all come with ...

Benjamin Herzig, 10 Oct 2025 20:19

The LG Gram Pro is among the lightest 16-inch laptops on the market as it weighs just 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs.). (Image source: LG, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Huge 50% price cut: LG Gram Pro with 16-inch OLED display and Core Ultra 7 255H is now on sale

The LG Gram Pro 16Z90TP with a 16-core Intel Arrow Lake Core Ultra 7 255H CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 16-inch 120 Hz OLED display is now retailing at a giant 52% discount at BuyDig. The laptop is a super-slim and lightweigh multimed...

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Oct 2025 18:21

Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" desktop screenshot showing GNOME 49 changes (Image source: Canonical)

Ubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka" arrives with GNOME 49 and Linux 6.17 in tow

As previously announced, Ubuntu 25.10 became available earlier today as the final step before the next LTS release, which is scheduled for 2026. In addition to the 6.17 kernel and GNOME 49, this release also comes with the Ptyxis ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2025 16:57

Intel's new generation of iGPUs are now official (image source: Intel)

Intel unveils Panther Lake iGPU with lofty performance gains over Lunar Lake

Intel has revealed more details about the iGPU on its Panther Lake iGPUs. It will be available in 4 EU and 12 EU flavours, with an optional 6 EU variant existing.

Anil Ganti, 09 Oct 2025 15:00

The Intel Panther Lake APUs feature separate Compute, SoC, and GPU tiles. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Panther Lake CPUs bring up to 16 new cores, 30% better efficiency, and next-gen Xe3 iGPU

Intel has officially unveiled the Panther Lake CPUs, designed for efficiency-focused laptop designs. The Panther Lake series consists of three main SKUs, with the top-end model featuring 16 cores, while the entry-level SKU is limi...

Fawad Murtaza, 09 Oct 2025 15:00

Acer combines Intel Lunar Lake with a GeForce RTX 5070 (Image source: Acer)

Acer Predator Triton 14 AI with haptic trackpad, Lunar Lake and light chassis launches in more markets

The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI is an extremely compact gaming notebook, as it’s just 0.67 inches thick and weighs around 3.5 lbs. Despite its size, it sports decent specs including a 120Hz OLED display, Intel Lunar Lake CPU and Ge...

Hannes Brecher, 08 Oct 2025 21:14

Who offers the better RTX 5070 gaming laptop for €2,200? - XMG Core 16 vs. Asus TUF Gaming A16

RTX 5070 laptops are pricey, but where do you get more for your money? We just reviewed the two 16-inch models XMG Core 16 (M25) and Asus TUF Gaming A16, which use the same graphics card, but have a slightly different approach.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Oct 2025 20:01

The Lenovo Legion 5 15 Gen 10 gaming laptop comes in under 2 kg at 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs.). (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Excellent Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5060 is now $300 cheaper

The Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10 gaming laptop with a stellar OLED display, an RTX 5060 laptop GPU, and a Ryzen 7 260 CPU is now less than $1,000 at Walmart. The 15-inch gaming laptop is among the most well-rounded machines on the marke...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Oct 2025 22:42

The tower variant of the new Unifi UPS (Image source: Ubiquiti Networks)

Ubiquiti announces Unifi UPS battery backups for servers and networks

Ubiquiti has announced two new uninterruptible power supplies under the Unifi UPS brand. One unit is designed as a desktop tower, while the other is made for racks. Prices for these devices, which can be integrated into Unifi, sta...

Andreas Sebayang, 07 Oct 2025 22:21

The HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Why you should sometimes choose older AMD CPUs: Besides Copilot+, Krackan Point offers little

HP sells its EliteBook 8 G1a 14 with both the AMD Ryzen 200 and the AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPUs. Which one should you choose? For many users, the older Zen 4 CPUs arguably make more sense, considering they are cheaper.

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Oct 2025 15:13

Intel ZenBook 14 OLED features Wi-Fi 7 — but the AMD version delivers faster transfer speeds

On paper, the Intel version of the ZenBook 14 OLED clearly seems to have the edge when it comes to connectivity. It comes with two Thunderbolt 4 ports and supports Wi-Fi 7, while the AMD model is limited to Wi-Fi 6E. In practice, ...

Christian Hintze, 06 Oct 2025 17:05

Lenovo LOQ 15 2025 weighs 2.446 kg (5.39 lbs.). (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | RTX 5060-powered Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop enjoys sweet 38% price drop

The latest Lenovo LOQ 15 gaming laptop can now be yours for less than $1,000. The affordable gaming laptop is built for FHD gaming with an RTX 5060 mobile GPU and a Ryzen 7 250 CPU under the hood. There is also a 144 Hz FHD IPS di...

Fawad Murtaza, 06 Oct 2025 13:10

The Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box is now available at $2999.99. Pictured: the Thunderbolt 5 eGPU. (Image source: Sebastian Bade / Notebookcheck)

Gigabyte expands availability of Aorus RTX 5090 Thunderbolt 5 eGPU

The Gigabyte Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box eGPU is now available in the US. This new Thunderbolt 5 external GPU solution is available at $2,999, and it features liquid cooling, a built-in PSU, and additional ports.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Oct 2025 12:59

Intel Panther Lake will feature 12 different CPUs (image source: Intel)

Intel Panther Lake lineup leaks with twelve CPUs in tow

A new leak has revealed Intel's Panther Lake lineup will consist of twelve CPUs. They're classified into three different groups, each with slightly different specs.

Anil Ganti, 06 Oct 2025 05:38

The ProArt P16 has received multiple refreshes since its original launch over a year ago. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

ProArt P16: Asus updates Apple MacBook Pro 16 rival in new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 variants with up to 64 GB RAM

pAsus has started selling the ProArt P16 in Europe with a trio of high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. Now configurable with GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 laptop GPUs, the 16-inch creator laptop can also be opt...

Alex Alderson, 06 Oct 2025 01:15

The Arrow Lake-HX CPU and 115 W GPU are a killer combination for maximizing gaming performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 outperforms most other ultrathin laptops with similar RTX 5060 graphics

The Legion 7 16IAX10 is one of the lightest 16-inch gaming laptops in the market and yet its 115 W GPU allows it to outperform most others in the category.

Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2025 22:17

Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 comes it at just under 2 kg while offering Arrow Lake-HX processor options (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches Legion laptop lighter than even the Razer Blade 16 or MSI Stealth 16 AI

One of the lightest 16-inch gaming laptops with RTX 50 graphics isn't just from big gaming manufacturers like Asus, MSI, or Razer. Instead, it's from Lenovo of all makers.

Allen Ngo, 04 Oct 2025 21:37

AMD is seeking to surpass current DDR5 limits with minimal design changes. (created with DALL-E)

AMD patent details HB-DIMM RAM implementation that doubles current DDR5 bandwidth for consumer PCs

Team Red's HB-DIMM standard is designed to effectively double the current DDR5 bandwidth by reaching 12.8 Gbps transfer speeds, but without radically changing the design in order to ensure compatibility with current consumer and s...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Oct 2025 13:56

The current MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini have been available since spring 2022. (Image source: Logitech - edited)

New Logitech MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini wireless keyboards spotted before release

The MX Master 4 was only joined by the MX Master 3S Bluetooth Edition earlier this week. However, it seems that Logitech could be preparing to introduce updated MX Mechanical and MX Mechanical Mini wireless keyboards soon too.

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2025 19:02

Intel plans to add a new line of CPUs with Panther Lake (image source: Intel)

Panther Lake lineup tipped to include new Core Ultra X models

Intel's upcoming Panther Lake laptop CPUs are rumoured to add a new class of SKUs on top of the existing Core Ultra variants. They will be called Core Ultra X, followed by the usual model number.

Anil Ganti, 02 Oct 2025 17:39

The Galaxy Book4 Ultra is now almost two years old. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra to surpass Galaxy Book4 Ultra with major upgrade while falling short of MacBook Pro 16

The entire Galaxy Book6 range is set to feature larger batteries than their direct predecessors according a new report. While the Galaxy Book6 Ultra is said to contain a 6.5% improvement over the Galaxy Book4 Ultra, its new batter...

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2025 16:37

The Logitech MX Master 4 with an unreleased translucent finish. (Image source: Reddit)

Logitech MX Master 4: Transparent finish teased during global launch event

Logitech finally released the MX Master 4 this week in a choice of four black, grey or white finishes. However, a video has emerged on Reddit showing the new Logitech MX Master mouse in several unreleased colour options, including...

Alex Alderson, 02 Oct 2025 15:42

openSUSE Leap 16.0 now available with a new installer and much more (Source: openSUSE News)

openSUSE Leap 16.0 launches with a new installer, simplified migration options, and more

The openSUSE Project team is back with openSUSE Leap 16.0, a major update that sports a fresh software stack, a new installer, and simplified migration options. Additionally, it introduces "an unmatched maintenance- and security-s...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2025 12:51

The A15 Air comes equipped with a numpad (Image source: Ninkear)

Ninkear A15 Air: Notebook with numpad and fingerprint sensor is now available with a different APU

All things considered, the Ninkear A15 Air is a fairly affordable notebook that appears to be quite portable as well. For the laptop, the company has chosen an AMD Ryzen APU over an Intel processor.

Silvio Werner, 02 Oct 2025 12:22

AMD could use Intel Foundry, a worker of the latter pictured, for some of its chips (image source: Intel)

Intel Foundry could manufacture future AMD chips

A new report from Semafor says AMD might use Intel's foundries for some of its chip needs. However, AMD will very likely manufacture a bulk of its silicon on TSMC and use Intel as a secondary provider.

Anil Ganti, 02 Oct 2025 08:13

The insides of the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 (image source: Lenovo Support YouTube channel).

Giving people what they asked for: YouTube video shows off user replaceable USB-C port on Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8

USB-C ports breaking has been a huge issue for many laptop users in the past years. After all, USB-C handles charging, so a broken USB-C can render a laptop unusable. With the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 8, Lenovo has introduced a solutio...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Oct 2025 16:13

Half the size of a regular SODIMM. (Image Source: Crucial)

Crucial readies LPCAMM2 DDR5-8533 laptop RAM modules with up to 64 GB capacity

The latest LPCAMM2 modules with DDR5-8533 speeds are perfect for AI-enabled laptops that need versatility, performance and power efficiency. Size is just half of the regular SODIMMs, performance is increased by 1.5X and the module...

Bogdan Solca, 01 Oct 2025 15:07

Intel-ZenBook 14 vs. AMD-ZenBook 14 (Image source: Asus with edits)

Is the ZenBook 14 better with Intel or AMD this year?

We recently had the chance to test two nearly identical versions of the Asus ZenBook 14 side by side—one powered by AMD’s new Ryzen AI 7 350 and the other by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 255H. On paper, they’re priced closely, but each pl...

Christian Hintze, 01 Oct 2025 13:16