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Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Asus ExpertBook B5: Good 16-inch display but there are quality issues

Asus' new ExpertBook B5 B5606 is a large business laptop with the latest Intel Arrow Lake processor and a high-resolution 144 Hz IPS display. However, there are quality issues such as the rickety display and weak hinges that prove disruptive in everyday use.

Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jul 2025 13:26

The L14 is a new dual-screen notebook (Image source: Topton)

L14: Cheaper Lenovo Yoga Book lookalike has two displays and MPP 2.0 support

The Topton L14 is a new laptop that looks similar to Lenovo's Yoga Book and features two screens. This provides lots of working space, although there are certain limitations. The 14-inch machine is now available via import.

Silvio Werner, 09 Jul 2025 22:49

Windows 11 banner shown on Microsoft News (Image source: Microsoft News with edits)

The Windows 11 25H2 update enables some users to remove pesky apps and bloatware from the OS

Some default Windows apps may be essential tools, while others exist to annoy. The Windows 11 25H2 update, currently in testing, empowers users to remove bloatware more easily. However, the tweaks depend on the Group Policy Editor, which is not available in all versions of the OS.

Adam Corsetti, 09 Jul 2025 17:55

The IdeaPad Slim 3 15 15IRH10R has switched to a 16:10 aspect ratio with a larger clickpad, but the proprietary AC charging port leaves a sour taste (Image source: Notebookcheck)

2025 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15 brings in some much-needed changes to the series

The inexpensive model can be configured with a metal outer lid and OLED touchscreen for a luxurious touch, but it still ships with one specific feature that we hope will go away sooner rather than later.

Allen Ngo, 09 Jul 2025 07:04

The HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

32 GB of memory is suddenly not enough: Why you should not choose less than 64 GB for AMD Strix Halo

Just a few years ago, 32 GB was a luxury, but no more. With memory-hungry AI applications, 32 GB is slowly but surely becoming the new acceptable minimum. And for AMD's Strix Halo platform, 32 GB may not even be the acceptable minimum anymore.

Benjamin Herzig, 08 Jul 2025 11:45

The choice between the LOQ 15 and Legion 5 15 depends on the budget and demands (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Which is the better RTX 5060 gaming laptop deal at Lenovo: LOQ 15 or Legion 5 15?

Gamers who are in the market for an RTX 5060 laptop can choose between devices tending towards €1,000 and those approaching the €2,000 mark. Using Lenovo's LOQ 15 and Legion 5 as examples, we'll help with that purchase decision.

Florian Glaser, 08 Jul 2025 01:11

GPD will only offer the MicroPC 2 with an Intel Processor N250, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD. (Image source: GPD - edited)

GPD confirms MicroPC 2 global release date with device already available for significantly less in China

GPD has confirmed that it is mere days away from releasing the MicroPC 2 globally. In the meantime, the company has started selling its new 7-inch laptop in China, where it can be picked up for over 15% less than its early bird Indiegogo pricing.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2025 21:03

The Chuwi GameBook has full-sized arrow keys and a dedicated number pad. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi GameBook gaming laptop released with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 300 Hz display and early launch discount

The Chuwi GameBook is a new 16-inch gaming laptop that combines a 77.77 Wh battery with an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX APU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU and 32 GB of DDR5 RAM. Also equipped with a 300 Hz display, full-sized arrow keys and a dedicated number pad, the GameBook is currently available with 12% taken off its MSRP by way of a launch discount.

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2025 16:04

Lenovo Legion 5 15 G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

It does not always have to be a Pro: Lenovo Legion 5 15 offers almost everything gamers want

Lenovo's new Legion 5 15 is an impressive showcase that you do not have to spend a fortune for a good gaming laptop. But what features are missing compared to more expensive models like the Legion Pro 5?

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jul 2025 13:33

Razer Deathadder V4 Pro image leaks reveal samey design with new wireless dongle and subtle ergonomic changes

Razer may be updating the Deathadder gaming mouse with the Deathadder V4, but the physical changes to the lightweight ergonomic mouse seem slim, leading to speculation of updated internals and perhaps 8 kHz wireless performance.

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Jul 2025 09:24

Dell's latest Alienware laptop costs almost 5K, but 4K or HDR is nowhere to be found (Image source: Dell)

Alienware 18 Area-51 is missing one key feature against the MSI Titan 18 HX

Imagine spending almost $5000 on one of the fastest and most feature-packed gaming laptops in the world only to find that it has no 4K or HDR display options.

Allen Ngo, 04 Jul 2025 19:33

New MacBook Pro models are expected to launch later this year with Apple's new M5 series chips. A freshly unboxed current-gen MacBook pictured. (image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple roadmap leak confirms hardware upgrades for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Pro

Apple Insider has revealed what Apple has in store for us in 2025 and 2026. The company's 2025 lineup will primarily feature incremental changes, with an M5 chip at the helm, while some major upgrades are reserved for the M6 lineup.

Anil Ganti, 03 Jul 2025 20:58

The Alienware 18 comes out ahead of the competition more often than not when it comes to gaming performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Alienware 18 Area-51 outperforms nearly all other gaming laptops and we have the benchmarks to prove it

Not all GeForce RTX 5090 laptops are created equal. If you want the fastest version of the GPU, then the Alienware 18 Area-51 should be on the top of your list.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jul 2025 14:41

Lenovo Legion 5 15AHP G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ships the Legion 5 15 with one of the best OLED panels available

Lenovo really stepped up its OLED game and now offers multiple series with excellent OLED screens. This is also the case for the new mainstream gaming laptop Legion 5 15, where the 165 Hz OLED offers superb image quality while gaming, especially in HDR with brightness values of more than 1,000 nits.

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Jul 2025 11:00

The Cuktech 15 Air costs around $37.54 in China. Pictured: the power bank. (Image source: Cuktech)

Cuktech launches new affordable power bank with large SiC battery and 100 W fast charging

The Cuktech 15 Air is now official in China. It's a 15,000 mAh power bank with a compact form factor, and it achieves the small size by using a SiC battery. The launch price of this 100 W portable charger is CNY 269, around $37.54.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 09:20

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 vs Legion Pro 7i 16: We reviewed both

We've tested the 16-inch variant sof both the Legion Pro 5 and the Legion Pro 7. The Pro 7 is considerably more expensive, so what are the differences? We'll clarify and also take a look at our benchmark results.

Christian Hintze, 03 Jul 2025 00:39

E Ink has developed a laptop trackpad with an integrated E Ink touchscreen. (Image source: E Ink)

E Ink touchpad for laptops changes design at the touch of a button

E Ink has developed an innovative laptop trackpad with an integrated E Ink touchscreen. E Ink's extremely low power consumption allows design of the trackpad to be customized without reducing battery life. The display can also show widgets and AI applications.

Hannes Brecher, 02 Jul 2025 21:10

Honor has opted for Intel's Arrow Lake platform rather than the company's more efficient Lunar Lake architecture with this new laptop, pictured. (Image source: Honor)

MagicBook Art 14: Honor releases new 14-inch laptop with three major upgrades from last year's model

Honor has refreshed the MagicBook Art 14 for 2025. Appropriately called the MagicBook Art 14 2025, the new 14-inch laptop replaces last year's x86-based model with upgrades in three major areas.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 19:54

The MicroPC 2 is one of the smallest devices in GPD's product line. (Image source: GPD)

MicroPC 2: GPD reveals pricing for new ultraportable PC as popular third-party also opens pre-orders

The GPD MicroPC 2 is a smaller, less powerful and significantly cheaper alternative to GPD's existing Pocket 4. Launching for under $500 on Indiegogo, the GPD MicroPC 2 is already available to pre-order via a third-party retailer which offers more convenient warranty options than GPD.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2025 14:25

A new AMD Ryzen AI 300 series chip has shown up on Geekbench (image source: AMD)

Ryzen AI 5 330: New Krackan Point CPU makes Geekbench debut with intriguing CPU core layout

A new AMD Krackan Point chip called the Ryzen AI 5 330 has been spotted on Geekbench. Like other Ryzen AI 300 parts, it has a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores, albeit in a slightly different configuration.

Anil Ganti, 02 Jul 2025 08:36

Control centers: Helping users control their laptop or manfuacturers control their customers?

🎙️ OpinionLenovo and other laptop makers abuse their control centers by placing ads, as seen on the Legion Pro 5

The control center of laptops is a central hub for users. These are developed by manufacturers themselves and increasingly abused in order to place ads or even collect user data. Lenovo is just one example.

Christian Hintze, 02 Jul 2025 01:31

The new Stellaris 16 is now available with AMD APUs. (Image source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo: New laptop now available with Ryzen 9955HX3D, RTX 5090 and up to 96 GB RAM

Tuxedo is expanding its range with another powerful laptop, which comes with an APU from AMD instead of Intel. Various graphics cards up to the RTX 5090 can be installed.

Silvio Werner, 01 Jul 2025 21:39

Razer Blade 14 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Is 8 GB VRAM enough for the Blade 14? For 1080p gaming, yes

The big topic with Nvidia's new mainstream mobile GPUs is the amount of VRAM and many users complain about 8 GB. This is also the case for the Razer Blade 14, but is it really that big of a deal? And then there is also the topic of the price.

Andreas Osthoff, 01 Jul 2025 15:36

The Enercore CJ11 67 W charger currently costs $39.99. Pictured: the charging brick. (Image source: Baseus)

Baseus launches new fast charger with retractable cable and introductory discount

The Baseus Enercore CJ11 fast charger has made a global debut. This charging head features 67 W fast charging support and a built-in retractable cable. Its global launch price is $69.99, but thanks to the introductory discount, it can be scored at $39.99.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jul 2025 13:01

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD in the sunlight (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Weird segmentation: Lenovo keeps 2.8K OLED screen from Ryzen AI 9 ThinkPad laptop for no apparent reason

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD is available with both AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX CPUs and 2.8K OLED screens - but not at the same time. For some strange reason, Lenovo only offers the higher resolution screens on lower-end Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 CPUs of the Krackan Point series.

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jul 2025 12:42

The 12 inch MacBook Air might serve as a more compact variant of the 13-inch variant shown here (image source: Notebookcheck)

Upcoming MacBook Air variant tipped to arrive with an unusual Apple chip

Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that Apple is working on a third variant of the MacBook Air. It is tipped to launch sometime next year and will come with an 'approximately' 13-inch screen.

Anil Ganti, 30 Jun 2025 16:49

This year's MagicBook Art 14 should retain its predecessor's innovative webcam solution. (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicBook Art 14 2025 leaks before July release with questionable early performance

Honor's next high-end 14-inch laptop has surfaced on Geekbench before its official release in a few days' time. In the process, the Geekbench listings have offered an insight into how Honor hopes to distinguish this year's MagicBook Art 14 from its predecessor.

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2025 16:12

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 2-in-1 ships in the Luna Grey colorway (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 convertible with OLED display and Lunar Lake processor drops to record-low price

Lenovo's Yoga 7i 14 2-in-1 ships with a vibrant 2K OLED screen, a choice between two Lunar Lake processors with 16 GB of on-package RAM, and up to a 1 TB SSD. Connectivity is also decent, with a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 being included.

Tudor Cibean, 30 Jun 2025 13:06

Razer's Blade 14 does not rival the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for the performance crown, but is also much more affordable

Razer's Blade 14 2024 was one of the fastest 14-inch gamers and the new 2025 model is an improvement, but the performance crown is left unchallenged for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, which can be equipped with the RTX 5080 Laptop.

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jun 2025 09:56

The HP OmniBook 7 17 arrives in the Glacier Silver colorway (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP OmniBook 7 17 with Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and 32 GB RAM discounted below $780

HP's OmniBook 7 17 recently went on sale, making it one of the most affordable options for those looking to purchase a Lunar Lake-equipped laptop. It starts at just $659.99 for the configuration with a Core Ultra 5 226V processor and 16 GB of memory, although spending an extra $120 for the faster Core Ultra 7 258V paired with twice the RAM would arguably make it a better deal.

Tudor Cibean, 28 Jun 2025 23:32

A Reddit user's gaming laptop mounted upside down in a wooden shelf, connected to an external keyboard, mouse, and microphone. (Image source: Reddit/u/YusufK80)

Reddit user mounts laptop upside down for Counter-Strike, sparks debate on heat and hinge damage

A viral Reddit post has tech enthusiasts divided over one of the strangest laptop setups in recent memory. It’s bizarre, a little cursed, and unmistakably part of today’s DIY tech culture.

Anmol Dubey, 28 Jun 2025 11:51

8GB VRAM (or less) can cause more issues more often, as our review of the MSI Katana 17 HX with an RTX 5070 showed (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The RTX 5070-powered MSI Katana 17 HX proves that 8GB VRAM are problematic

As our review of the MSI Katana 17 HX illustrates, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle no longer crashes too quickly due to insufficient video memory, but performance is still severely compromised.

Florian Glaser, 27 Jun 2025 02:07

MSI's Prestige A16 AI+ is available in the Urban Silver colorway (Image source: Christian Hintze / Notebookcheck)

Deal | MSI Prestige A16 AI+ with 4K OLED and 32 GB RAM discounted by $400

The MSI Prestige A16 AI+ arrives with a large and vivid OLED panel, AMD's Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, 32 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD. Also included are two USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a webcam with IR support.

Tudor Cibean, 26 Jun 2025 15:10

The Dell 14 Premium is now official (image source: Dell)

Dell 14 Premium: XPS 14 successor announced with Arrow Lake-H CPU and older Nvidia GPU

The Dell 14 Premium has finally been announced. Like its predecessor, the XPS 14, it can be configured with a 3.2K OLED panel and a lightweight chassis.

Anil Ganti, 26 Jun 2025 15:00

The Dell 16 Premium has been announced with new hardware from Intel and Nvidia (image source: Dell)

Dell 16 Premium: High-end laptop announced with upgraded screen and expensive price tag

The Dell 16 Premium has been launched with Intel's newest Arrow Lake-HX processors and Nvidia's RTX 50 series GPUs. For now, only the RTX 5060 variant is available for purchase.

Anil Ganti, 26 Jun 2025 15:00

Ryzen 9 CPU makes this Lenovo ThinkPad stand out: Compact mobile workstation offers the most CPU performance of any 14-inch ThinkPad laptop

Lenovo has many, many laptops with AMD Ryzen AI CPUs. But there is only a single 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad with the twelve core variant of Strix Point: The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD offers the most CPU performance out of any 14-inch ThinkPad.

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Jun 2025 17:38

The Pad 3 gets a software upgrade already. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus introduces PC Remote Control feature to OxygenOS smartphones

OnePlus has dropped its latest software feature, which might be one for fans of mobile devices that can integrate better with their Windows laptops or desktops. It also allows the user to access files on their PCs right from their hand-held screen. The brand's premium new Pad 3 tablet is now eligible for the upgrade, as is a number of OnePlus' current and former flagship smartphones.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2025 16:15

Honor will apparently refresh the ultra-thin MagicBook Art 14 (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicBook Art 14 (2025) teaser shows 1,600-nit display and magnetic webcam

The MagicBook Art 14 is about to receive a few upgrades. The new version of Honor’s ultrabook is just 0.39 inches thick, weighs 2.2 lbs and offers an innovative design with a magnetically attached webcam. Despite its sleek chassis, Honor also offers a solid selection of ports.

Hannes Brecher, 25 Jun 2025 00:40