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The Core Ultra X7 benefits from the larger and denser cooling solution of the XPS 14 for notably faster speeds and cooler core temperatures.

Featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, a GeForce RTX 5090 laptop with a 175-watt TGP and an 18-inch 4K Mini-LED display, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG ranks among the most powerful gaming laptops currently available. Our review highlights where this flagship model excels and what compromises buyers will have to make.

It's been clear since Google I/O that the former Pixelbook makers are working on a much broader attack on Windows laptops and Apple's MacBooks and will soon be replacing Chromebooks with something entirely new. The first laptops and even a 2-in-1 tablet from Lenovo have now leaked in the form of pictures, that show, how some of the first Googlebooks will look like when they launch this fall.

The Acer Swift Go 16 AI comes equipped with a 1200p OLED screen, Intel's Core Ultra 5 322 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. It also features a 5-megapixel HDR webcam with IR as well as a privacy shutter and even comes with a protective sleeve included in the box.

An unannounced HP workstation has surfaced on Geekbench, pairing AMD's newest flagship mobile silicon with a chassis size HP hasn't offered in this series before.

Gigabyte for gigabyte, LPCAMM2 is almost twice as expensive than SODIMM at this early stage with just minor benefits for the end user.

Lenovo's business flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon is now available in its 14th generation. We compare the current model with the X1 Carbon from 2019 (G7) and check the progress, which is sometimes smaller than you might expect, especially regarding the chassis.

This 2025 model also features a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS screen, 32 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, USB4 and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, all packed in a light chassis that weighs ~1.9 kg.

HP has finally released one of its more budget-oriented consumer laptops with Intel Panther Lake processors. Available in the US, the new OmniBook 5 14 starts at $1,289 but can be configured with up to a 16-core processor, 32 GB of RAM and a 2.8K OLED display combining a 120 Hz refresh with 1,100 nits peak brightness in HDR mode.

Asus offers a new base model for the ProArt PX13 convertible. For $1899, you get a slower Strix Halo CPU, but still the powerful Radeon 8060S. The compact device also offers a 2.8K OLED screen, 32 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD.

The OmniBook X 16 has a vibrant 1200p OLED touch panel, Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite chipset, 24 GB of memory, and a 512 GB SSD. In addition to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 support, it sports a Full HD webcam with IR and a privacy shutter.

The extra-bright display improves outdoor visibility without needing to degrade image quality or viewing angles. Maximum brightness is notably brighter than most laptop PCs and even MacBooks.

Acer's new Swift Spin 14 AI has landed in the US. Equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-78-100) processor and 16GB RAM, the 2-in-1 convertible pairs a 120Hz touchscreen with up to 23 hours of battery life and a bundled stylus for $1,499.99.

Lenovo has started selling a new 16-inch laptop internationally. Equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM and a battery rated for over 24 hours of battery life, the IdeaPad Slim 3 16IWC11 also features Intel Wildcat Lake processors and an optional OLED display.

A leak reveals the first convertible with an Nvidia RTX Spark ARM chip. The Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 features a sleek blue chassis, a stylus, a touchscreen on a 360-degree hinge, an infrared camera for facial recognition, and a wide range of ports.

The OmniBook X Flip comes equipped with a 1200p OLED display, AMD's Ryzen AI 5 430, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage. A pair of USB4 ports and support for the latest wireless standards round out the package.

ASUS has released the TUF Gaming F16 (2026) through its US online store. The 16-inch gaming laptop comes with Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX processor, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, and a 2.5K 165 Hz OLED display.

The Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA6H gaming laptop was released last year with the 13th-gen Intel Core processors, up to an RTX 5070 laptop GPU, and 64 GB of RAM. The RTX 5060 SKU of the laptop is now on sale on Best Buy at an arguably superb price of less than $1,200.

The Alienware 18 Area-51 is a huge 18-inch gaming notebook with powerful components such as an RTX 5080, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and 32GB DDR5 RAM as well as a 2TB SSD. Amazon has now dropped the price of this laptop to its lowest since March.

Lenovo has released another 14-inch laptop. Available to purchase internationally, the IdeaPad Slim 3 14IWC11 serves as a smaller alternative to the 15-inch model we reviewed only a few days ago. The IdeaPad Slim 3 14IWC11 is said to last over 20 hours on its 60 Wh battery thanks to its Intel Wildcat Lake processors, too.

HP has released a new 14-ich convertible laptop powered by Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available internationally, the OmniBook 5 Flip 2-in-1 also comes with up to 32 GB of RAM, a 68 Wh battery and an optional 16-core processor.

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 uses a new chassis as well as efficient Panther Lake processors. An efficient IPS touchscreen enables impressive battery runtimes while excellent input devices and optional 5G connectivity ensure a great mobile working experience.

The chassis changes alone make the Laptop 13 Pro so much better than the older Laptop 13.5. Not only does it look more professional, but it feels stronger and of much higher quality.

Lenovo has started selling its new 14-inch and 16-inch ThinkBook laptops with Intel Panther Lake processors in the US. Configurable with up to a Core Ultra 7 355 processor and 32GB of RAM, prices start at $1,229 with an optional touchscreen display.

Ahead of its August 5 unveiling, Huawei is teasing the MateBook Pro S with two bold claims: a significant weight advantage over Apple's MacBook Air M5 and a big jump in video playback time thanks to new battery chemistry.

The Colorful Rimbook L1 Plus has been released, and it's a new AMD laptop that comes with a relatively dated APU, the Ryzen 7 7735HS. It has a lightweight chassis and features a 16-inch 120Hz display. The launch price is CNY 5,999, around $886.

With its foldable 18-inch display, the Huawei MateBook Fold Ultimate Design is one of the most unusual laptops on the market. In a few days, the device will be succeeded by a new model featuring design updates, a brand-new Kirin X90 Plus ARM chip, and a stylus.

Huawei has publicly unveiled its Kirin XE90 and X90 Plus PC processors, positioning them as high-efficiency and high-performance processors, respectively, despite ongoing sanctions. The chips will debut in the MateBook Pro S and MateBook Fold Ultimate Design, with Huawei claiming notable performance gains while withholding detailed specifications.

The Huawei MateBook Pro S has been officially showcased, and it's set to launch alongside other new products on August 05, 2026. Ahead of the full unveiling, the brand has confirmed that this thin laptop will weigh around 1.5x less than the MacBook Neo.

Lenovo has finally released one of its latest 14-inch laptops globally. A convertible laptop, the ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 G6 IPL combines Intel Panther Lake processors with upgradeable SODIMM RAM and a battery that is said to last over 20 hours in official tests.

Lenovo has finally released its latest 15-inch gaming laptop globally. Now available in the US with up to 48 GB of VRAM, the Legion 7 15ASH11 also contains an 84 Wh battery, a 165 Hz OLED display and a choice of powerful AMD Strix Halo processors with Radeon 8060S iGPUs.

Acer has quietly released a new laptop internationally. Built around Intel's Panther Lake platform, the Aspire 18 contains up to a 16-core processor, 32 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz display and a 71 Wh battery boasting around 17 hours of battery life in official tests.

Honor has introduced a new configuration for the MagicBook X16 2026, and it’s powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 6600U. It’s backed by a 60Wh battery, and there’s a 16-inch IPS screen. The launch price is CNY 3,399, about $502.

MSI has launched a global 40th anniversary giveaway. Eligible MSI Members can enter for a chance to win an RTX 5080 Vanguard Launch Edition GPU, a Modern 14S AI+ laptop, and limited-edition merchandise before August 31.

Lenovo is releasing a new 16-inch gaming laptop in China. The Lecoo Fighter 7000P pairs AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 8940HX Dragon Range Refresh CPU with an RTX 5060 GPU and 16 GB DDR5 RAM, a combination that should offer enough horsepower to handle modern games for just under $1,500.

The Ugreen Nexode Pro lineup is about to see another addition, and this time, it will be a 160W fast charger with a retractable cable. This new power adapter is set to launch on July 30, 2026, but ahead of the unveiling, its promo materials have leaked.

Initial reviews of the Framework Laptop 13 Pro are now online. Many outlets report that the Framework Laptop 13 Pro manages to improve upon the battery life of the non-Pro Framework Laptop 13 which, in some configurations, is rather weak by modern standards.

Lenovo has released a new 15-inch laptop. Launching globally, the Lenovo V15 Gen 7 features up to 32 GB of RAM, upgradeable storage and a choice of Intel Wildcat Lake processors. Lenovo has confirmed configurations and SKUs for dozens of countries, too.

A new leak has provided extensive details about the Surface Laptop Ultra. Due to launch later this year, the MacBook Pro rival is due to arrive with an Nvidia RTX Spark chipset, up to 128 GB of RAM, and a 2,000-nit Mini LED display.

Making laptops affordable in the year 2026 is very difficult. Even more difficult is to make an affordable gaming laptop, as higher performance devices are more impacted by the RAM crisis. The Lenovo Legion 5 15AGP11 we tested tries to lower the costs in several ways.

The Lenovo Legion 5a Gen 11 gaming laptop has seen a big 40.5% discount at Walmart and can now be found for less than $1,300. The laptop marries the RTX 5060 power and an awesome OLED display with an affordable price tag.

(Update: Zhan X is likely EliteBook X in China) The HP ZBook X 16 G2ig has been launched in China. It's available with Intel Panther Lake processors, with all SKUs featuring Nvidia RTX professional graphics. This sleek laptop also has 128GB RAM support and starts at CNY 12,999, which converts to about $1,920.

ThinkPad and Legion are probably two of the most well-known Lenovo laptop brands. However, despite some similarities, both laptops are clearly made by different people, as the Legion lacks some ThinkPad features - like captive screws.

Huawei’s next MateBook Pro could weigh just 798 g, according to a Weibo leak that also lists multiple display editions, memory and storage configurations, and five color options.

Lenovo has given one of its latest 14-inch ThinkPads a wider international release. Now sold globally, the ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 Snapdragon features up to a 500-nit display with 32 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, all within a lightweight housing weighing 1.19 kg.

Lenovo offers its high-end business laptop ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 with IPS as well as OLED panels. This does not only change the image quality, but also battery runtimes, the thickness of the chassis as well as the weight. This is a bit of an issue, because the differences are not small.