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The FEVM FAEX1 has been launched in China as a new mini PC that's powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. This Strix Halo system features a 1-liter chassis, has an OcuLink port, and is available with up to 128 GB of RAM. The starting launch price is around $1,557.

After our comprehensive reviews, we can say that the current Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G6 is just not as good as the Dell Pro 13 Premium in the comparison of compact 13-inch business laptops. The biggest advantage of the Dell is the superior battery runtime.

Aoostar has confirmed that it will be launching its first AMD Strix Halo mini-PC globally. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU that integrates a Radeon 8060S iGPU, the Aoostar Nex 395 also features a relatively unassuming design in comparison to other AMD Strix Halo mini-PCs.

The ThinkPad X-series has a ling tradition as compact business companions. Lenovo wants to improve the mobility even further with the new ThinkPad X13 G6, but this affects the quality and both the keyboard as well as the display hinges are disappointing.

The Aoostar Nex395 was initially teased in early July 2025, and months after the first teaser, the company announced that the mini PC would see a design change. Now, the Strix Halo system with up to 128 GB RAM is finally official in China.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and Ryzen AI 7 450 have shown up on Geekbench. Both chips offer a marginal spec bump, but fail to outperform their Strix Point counterparts, likely due to unstable firmware.

The Firebat A8 mini PC has been refreshed, and it is now available with an AMD Strix Point APU, the Ryzen AI 9 365. This updated system also features an OCuLink port, offering eGPU compatibility. It currently starts at $911 on AliExpress.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has shown up on Geekbench. One listing suggests it boosts at 5.4 GHz, while another states it can go as high as 5.6 GHz.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D has shown up online in a shipping manifest. It has the same TDP as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Another upcoming AMD CPU, the Ryzen AI 5 430, has been spotted online. Like other Gorgon Point SKUs, it essentially offers a minor spec bump over its Strix Point counterpart.

AMD is reportedly going to release new Zen 5 CPUs in the first half of 2026. Moore's Law Is Dead claims that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 both use new CCDs with enhanced boost clock behavior.

AMD has quietly raised CPU prices at the distributor level, affecting both Ryzen 9000 and older models. Retail prices will climb as stores restock, adding to an already sharp rise in PC-building costs driven by memory spikes.

AMD has confirmed the existence of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D without an official announcement. The CPU is likely to resemble the 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D in everything except the boost clocks. So, the total cache size is also expected to be the same as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

Lenovo's large ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD is a good business laptop, but it shares the mainboard with the smaller ThinkPad T14 and therefore wastes internal space. In addition to the cooling solution, this also affects the maintenance options.

If you are looking at features, the ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD offers pretty much everything you could want. This includes business specific things like a SmartCard reader, but also the support for a 5G WWAN module, modern Wi-Fi 7 connections as well as Thunderbolt 4.

The new ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD left a good overall impression in our review. The situation is a bit mixed for the display, because the 1080p screen does not consume a lot of power, but it is only a 60 Hz screen and there is no option for a 120 Hz panel.

Two more AMD Ryzen AI 400 SKUs have shown up online. The Ryzen AI 9 465 and Ryzen AI 7 450 appear to be mid-cycle refreshes of their Strix Point predecessors.

Aoostar appears to be closing in on its first AMD Strix Halo mini-PC release. First previewed over the summer, the Aoostar Nex395 has returned with a fresh design while retaining the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and up to 128 GB of RAM that would make it one of the most powerful mini-PCs around.

AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI 400 laptop CPUs are slated to launch next year. One of them, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, has been spotted online with specs similar to those of its Strix Point counterpart.

One-Netbook has confirmed that the OneXPlayer Super X will be launching soon. With a global release also planned, the company has also revealed that its Asus ROG Flow Z13 alternative will boast optional liquid cooling to deliver up to 120 W to its AMD Strix Halo APU.

XMG expands its lineup of 17.3-inch laptops with the new Apex 17 M25, largely based on the same chassis as the Focus 17 launched earlier this year. Unlike the Intel-based Focus model, however, the Apex 17 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060.

AMD showed off numerous roadmaps at its Financial Analyst Day. It included its next-gen Zen 6 and Zen 7 architectures and confirmed the existence of Medusa Point and Gorgon Point for laptops.

GPD is preparing to refresh the Win 5. Announced shortly after the release of the comparable OneXFly Apex, the GPD Win 5 will soon match its OneXPlayer counterpart with up to 128 GB of RAM. Also, this higher memory capacity will be complemented by a fresh 'Panda' colour option.

The Sixunited AXP77 is a new AMD Strix Halo-powered 2-in-1. Also equipped with a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 75 Wh battery, the Sixunited AXP77 could well be one of the first devices featuring AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APUs, too.

Until now, AMD has only offered its impressive Radeon 8060S iGPU with its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. A partner has confirmed that a cheaper 12-core option could soon be available though, without compromising on GPU performance like the Ryzen AI Max 390 does.

Tandem OLED panels are now available for laptops and push the brightness to Mini-LED levels. Both Asus as well as Lenovo offer corresponding models, but where do you get the best image quality?

An unreleased AMD Strix Halo chip has shown up on the PassMark database. It is called the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and it comes with an 8-core CPU.

The Abee AI Station delivers up to 176 W of power to its AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395 APU and Radeon 8060S iGPU thanks to its advanced liquid cooling solution. Also equipped with 128 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, the Abee AI Station is said to remain at around 35 dB(A) even under full load.

Amazon and Best Buy boast a 14-inch OLED laptop deal that’s drawing attention. The compact Razer Blade 14 relies on a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and DLSS 4-compatible RTX 5070 GPU. While the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 may have the performance edge, the Blade 14’s build quality is class-leading.

Morefine has expanded the availability of its GMKtec EVO-X2 rival. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 APU, Radeon 8060S iGPU and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the compact mini-PC has jumped in price since its debut, too.

The first mini PCs produced by Sapphire integrate up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU with dedicated 50 TOPS NPU and support up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM along with dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs. Port selection features among others 2x USB4 connectors and the case comes with a magnetic top cover for easy upgrades.

The year-over-year benefits between the 2024 and 2025 Omen 17 models are relatively minor when it comes to processor performance despite the jump from Zen 4 to Zen 5.

Core temperatures plateau at around 70 C while fan noise top out at 50 dB(A) when gaming to be on the cooler and quieter side for the category.

Asus listened to our criticism and finally offers a faster version of the ProArt P16. Thanks to high-end mobile GPUs and a very bright OLED panel, this is probably the best overall package on the market.

Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed some interesting information concerning the release date of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 dual-3D V-Cache CPU. Per the leaker, the CPU isn't expected to hit store shelves until Q1 2026.

Hardware Unboxed has tested and compared the performance of the Arrow Lake Core Ultra 9 285K and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Even after the performance enhancing updates and with the 200S Boost overclocking, the Core Ultra 9 285K is still no match for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is the first device with Microsoft's new Xbox full-screen mode. Using Windows on the handheld is now easier, but there is no performance advantage and SteamOS still has a clear advantage.

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 naming scheme seems a bit of a stretch, but the upgrade to 192 MB L3 cache could help AMD maintain superiority over Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh models. On the other hand, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D only comes with faster boost clocks, allowing AMD to maintain things competitive at this price tier.

Sarah Bond has tried to clear up misconceptions about ROG Xbox Ally pricing. A new interview addresses why Asus made many of the decisions with MSRPs and specs. Some buyers would have preferred a new Xbox console that was more competitively priced.

Asus's gaming handheld is polarizing in its unusual design, but the new grips are extremely comfortable. Anyone who has used the new ROG Xbox Ally X once will certainly not want to go back to a traditional handheld design.

While the AMD-based S510AD model comes with a 15.6-inch display, the Intel-based B360 Plus laptop features a smaller 13.3-inch panel that is brighter. Getac offers varied processor options, especially for the Intel model. Default ports include Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, but there are lots of optional ports including serial, 2.5 GbE NIC, HF RFID reader, smart card reader and even VGA. Wi-Fi 7 + BT5.4 is offered by default.

Asus has updated its ROG NUC 2025 mini-PC again after a spate of refreshes throughout the spring and summer. Moving away from Intel this time, Asus had opted for an AMD APU that outperforms its Intel counterparts.

Switch 2 specs seem inferior to the ROG Xbox Ally X, anchored by its Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip. Even so, real-world performance might make gamers regret purchasing the Windows 11 handheld. Benefiting from DLSS, many Switch 2 games also look crisper than on the pricier alternative.