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The Acer Swift Edge 16 based on the Ryzen 7 7840U APU with 8 Zen 4 cores and a Radeon 780M iGPU can now be yours for under $800. The notebook is hardware-packed with a 16-inch OLED display around the front and 16 GB/1 TB RAM/SSD under the hood.

The Acer Swift X 16 ships with a 3,200 × 2,000 OLED panel, a Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and an RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. A couple of USB4 ports are also included, and it all comes in at only $799.99.

Like DLSS 4, AMD's FSR 4 uses AI to maximize framerates with minimal quality loss. Games must also be updated to use the new upscaling features. What popular titles might see a generational leap in performance?

The Redmi Book Pro 14 2025 is Xiaomi's latest high-end 14-inch laptop. Available with Intel Arrow Lake processors, the new model also utilises an 80 Wh battery and a 120 Hz display, among other features.

Xiaomi has overhauled the Redmi Book 16 Pro, which it now sells as the Redmi Book Pro 16 2025. Not only does the 16-inch laptop now come with a choice of Intel Arrow Lake processors, but it also utilises a huge 99 Wh battery and a 165 Hz display running at 3.1K.

One of the main selling points for Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptops is their excellent battery life. While that may be true, early tests of Microsoft's new Surface Laptop releases with Intel Lunar Lake processors have been shown to match or surpass their Qualcomm rivals in some cases.

Initially announced only with Intel Arrow Lake mobile processors, the NEO 16 2025 laptops are now launching with additional AMD Ryzen 9000/X3D APU options. The E25 (Intel) and A25 (AMD) variants are available for pre-sale with RTX 5090 / 5080 / 5070 Ti GPU options, up to 96 GB RAM, up to dual 8 TB SSD storage and up to a 16-inch Mini LED 300 Hz 2560 x 1600 display.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 with a 13.8-inch IPS touch display is one of the premier Snapdragon-based Windows laptops. However, the machine can get quite expensive if equipped with 1 TB of storage. Thankfully, the notebook is now on sale at a big discount.

Lenovo's already stacked MWC 2025 lineup might get supplemented by two more intriguing products. The first one is a monitor arm that lets you seamlessly add extra displays, and the other concept envisions a laptop that charges itself with an integrated solar panel.

Valve's latest hero shooter, Deadlock, has just received a new major update with several updates to the core gameplay. The biggest change that most players will notice is the shift from a four-lane map system to the more traditional three-lane map meta. Valve also introduced a new mode to help players train their movement, and movement has become considerably faster, to boot.

The large 17-inch machine from Gigabyte also comes with the Intel Core i9-13980HX, 32GB of memory and a quick 240Hz QHD screen. Thanks to a 29% markdown, the RTX 4090 gaming laptop has now dropped to $2,410.

Honor has officially unveiled a new notebook. The MagicBook Pro 14 comes with a high-resolution display and is powered by one of two different Intel processors. The laptop further is offered in various configurations, although its eventual launch in North America and Europe is still up in the air.

Micron becomes first to ship DDR5 modules built using EUV lithography on its new 1-gamma node. The breakthrough delivers 15 percent faster speeds up to 9200MT/s while cutting power consumption by 20 percent and increasing density by 30 percent.

Opera asserts that its latest browser innovation will appeal to professionals, gamers and social media users alike. It eliminates the need to switch between multiple taskbar icons throughout the day by conferring access to a select number of apps within its own window. The integration is touted to make Opera One more convenient, flexible and versatile.

The Acer Swift 14 AI laptop featuring an Intel Lunar Lake APU and 32 GB of RAM is currently enjoying a respectable 23% discount at Walmart. The laptop rocks a thin design that is both sturdy and light. Moreover, thanks to the efficiency of Intel Lunar Lake, the notebook lasts a long time.

The first Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU sample has landed on PassMark and delivered a healthy, but unfortunately compromised, benchmark result. The RTX 5090 Laptop managed to become the best-performing mobile GPU on the site, but it is currently stuck at RTX 4060 Laptop levels in the GPU Compute test, likely because of software support issues.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is a solid gaming laptop, boasting a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU and an Nvidia RTX 4070. Currently, you can grab the laptop at a steep $520 discount at Best Buy.

Framework today announced the latest in its repairable, upgradeable laptop line-up. The Framework 12 is a 12-inch convertible laptop with a touch screen and 360-degree hinge. Despite the convertible nature, the Framework 12 will feature a rugged design, with TPU overmoulding for shock absorption.

Asus has opened pre-orders for the 16- and 18-inch variants of its 2025 ROG Strix Scar series, both of which have up to RTX 5090 graphics. The laptops feature advanced cooling for their Intel Core Ultra 9 silicon, which drives a mini LED versions of their 240Hz ROG Nebula display. The Strix Scar (2025) line starts at ~$2,700, but to say it doesn't stay there is an understatement.

Framework has upgraded its iconic Framework Laptop 13 with AMD's newest Ryzen AI 300 chips. It also comes with a new keyboard, Honeywell PTM7958 thermal material and supports up to 96 GB of RAM.

Samsung has now officially presented 9100 PRO series SSDs in 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB capacities. All sporting PCIe 5.0 speeds, the fastest 8 TB variant will not be available until at some point this year.

The 2025 version of the ROG Strix G18 laptop has descended on North America with RTX 5080 graphics, an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX platform and a 500-nit 240Hz 2.5K display. It is backed for productivity as well as gaming, yet has a decent amount of RGB that includes underlighting. The G18 (2025) features advanced reparability as well as cooling, thanks to a design that is amenable to a tear-down with simple tool-free entry.

The MSI Vector GP68HX with an RTX 4080 laptop GPU and a Core i9-13950HX has become an enticing option for cash-strapped gamers in search of a performant QHD gaming laptop. The laptop, which is "Factory Reconditioned" with a 6-month warranty, is now on sale for less than $1,400. Update: The product appears to be sold out as of Feb 26, 3:00 GMT.

The Iqunix MQ80 is a hotly anticipated wireless, low-profile mechanical keyboard with a soft gasket-mount design and impressive battery life claims. The compact 80% keyboard has officially launched on Kickstarter with massive discounts for early backers.

Asus has now released new ROG Zephyrus G14 and ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptops after unveiling the pair last month at CES 2025. Launching globally, the pair combine Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs with a choice of AMD or Intel processors.

Razer has now opened pre-orders for its new Blade 16 laptop. Starting at $2,799 with a Ryzen AI 9 365, 32 GB of RAM and an RTX 5070 Ti, the Razer Blade 16 2025 can be configured up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 64 GB of RAM and an RTX 5090 with a 90 Wh battery and 240 Hz OLED display also in play.

Razer has finally shown off its 18-inch desktop replacement. The Razer Blade 18 is now official with a Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090, a 4K 120 Hz/1080p 440 Hz dual-mode display and a Thunderbolt 5.0 port.

Lenovo has introduced a new mid-range ultrabook called the ThinkBook 14 Gen 8. It packs an Intel Core 5 210H, Thunderbolt 4 and a 14-inch display into a lightweight chassis. Unfortunately, the base model is also equipped with a relatively small battery.

Xiaomi has revealed early details about the next Redmi Book Pro. Not only has the company confirmed that the launch of a 16-inch model will coincide with the release of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, but it has also revealed a few specifications of its latest MacBook Pro 16 rival to boot.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 is currently on sale at a massive 32% discount. The laptop is a FHD/QHD gaming beast with an RTX 4070 laptop GPU, an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32 GB of fast LPDDR5X memory, and 1 TB of storage.

The heavily discounted Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED features a Full HD OLED panel, Intel's top-tier Core Ultra 9 185H, 24 GB of memory, a 2 TB SSD, and an RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. It also ships with impressive connectivity for a modern notebook, including Thunderbolt 4 and a Gigabit Ethernet port.

Xiaomi is now slated to launch a Pro version of its RedmiBook (2025) during a major product launch scheduled for early March. The laptop is thought to launch as the OEM's first ever AI PC thanks to its up-to-date Intel platform. The PC is also tipped to ship with a long-lasting battery.

AMD has announced that it will join Framework at the upcoming February 25 Framework 2nd Gen hardware launch event. This, along with Framework's previous cryptic teaser, suggests that perhaps AMD and Framework may release an upgradeable and repairable AMD Strix Halo motherboard and accompanying hardware.

Iqunix has officially teased its MQ80 as an iteration on its low-profile keyboard design formula. The MQ80 shares many of the same features and design elements as the Magi65, which has become the gold standard for low-profile mechanical keyboards, but amps things up with even longer battery life and a compact 80% layout.

Lenovo has come dead last in a new analysis that ranks prominent PC OEMs by the reparability of their laptops. Dell, Acer and Microsoft ended up in the middle of the field. Apple attained more mediocre scores for devices such as the MacBook Pro 16, while Asus has emerged as No.1 in the new chart.

Customers had to wait a few months, but it looks like the wait is over. Lenovo's PSREF database now lists the additional hardware options people have been waiting for, including 5G, IPS screens and less expensive Intel Core Ultra CPUs. And not just those, as Lenovo surprisingly also adds a new OLED screen.

The Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop featuring a 15.6-inch FHD display with a 165 Hz refresh rate, an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Core i7-13620H CPU, and 32 GB of memory is now retailing for 20% less than the list price for the next few days. Based on the hardware alone, the Nitro V 15 should provide plenty of performance for 1080p gaming.

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 benchmarks have been posted on Weibo. It was tested alongside a China-only Asus laptop, and it has a TDP of 28 Watts.

The Dell G16 7630 is one of the more popular enthusiast-grade gaming laptops as it offers a pretty attractive bang for the buck thanks to a decent IPS panel, RTX 4070 and Core i9-13900HX.

Lenovo continues to outfit its affordable E series ThinkPads with bad screens. This really should not be the case in 2025, and it also shows that Lenovo does not really understand the target audience for this series.

The MSI Thin A15 gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch 144 Hz display, an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060. After a sizeable 22% discount and a $200 rebate, the mid-range gaming laptop becomes a stellar option for a portable, affordable catch-all gaming and productivity setup.