Laptop

2nd generation water cooler. The first generation model proved that the concept can work, but what does the second generation model bring to the table? It's a refinement for sure even though core temperatures can still be quite high.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

AMD Zen 4 and 175 W GeForce RTX 40 combo. Asus' latest gaming laptop is one of the fastest in the market and it doesn't even need any Intel parts. You'll still want to keep a close eye on those high core temperatures, though.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

A success. With the right settings, the Aorus 15X allows for gaming with low noise emissions - despite its powerful hardware. Additionally, the laptop features three video outputs, Thunderbolt 4 and great runtimes.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Business class. The Acer TravelMate scores with a strong Alder Lake CPU, moderate emissions, and good battery runtimes. A large 16-inch screen in a work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) and a three-year warranty round off the overall package.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

Scary enough to crash your PC. In-game enemies are not the only things frightening about Resident Evil 4 Remake. Some of the hardware requirements can also be quite intimidating. Read on to find out what kind of graphical power you need to run the game properly.

A rollercoaster of emotions. PC fans had to wait almost 10 years for this release of The Last of Us. The result is a true rollercoaster - from an emotional as well as a technical standpoint. We put the PC game through our benchmark tests.

4x M.2 SSDs and 4x fans! Dell is reviving its 18-inch Alienware laptop with almost every feature we can think of under the sun: 4x M.2 SSDs, 480 Hz refresh rate, 175 W GPU, liquid metal cooling, vapor chamber cooling, Advanced Optimus, and even optional CherryMX mechanical keys. At almost 9 pounds, however, the Alienware m18 R1 is one of the heaviest laptops in recent memory.
Intel Core i9-13980HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3.9 kg

AMD has the most powerful mobile CPU. AMD's new Zen4 CPUs have finally arrived and the new flagship Ryzen 9 7945HX competes with Intel's Raptor Lake HX models. The performance of the new Zen4 cores (Dragon Range) is very good and the Ryzen 9 is also more efficient than Intel's HX CPUs.

Mixed breed. The 15-inch Katana has only been slightly revamped and comes with a new graphics card from the RTX 40xx series. Unlike many competitors, MSI combines the new GPU with a Gen12 instead of a Gen13 CPU from Intel. The retail price of US$1,499.99 as a "budget" price tag is rather steep. Is the Katana still worth it?
Intel Core i7-12650H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

13th gen Core i7 outperforming Zen 3+ Ryzen. 16-inch gaming laptops are proliferating with the potential to replace the popular 15.6-inch form factor. The debut 16-inch model from Uniwill and Schenker shows promise and the 13th gen Core i7-13700HX makes it even better.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg