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Asus ProArt P16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus vs. Lenovo: Who has the best tandem OLED display?

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?

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Nov 2025 16:17

The MPG Trident AS AI 2nd comes in a variety of configurations. (Image source: MSI)

MPG Trident AS AI 2nd: MSI releases new gaming desktop internationally with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070

MSI has finally released its Intel Arrow Lake and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series gaming tower. Offered with up to a GeForce RTX 5070 GPU and 32 GB of RAM, the MPG Trident AS AI 2nd should be powerful than popular gaming mini-PCs lik...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2025 18:40

CPU temperature when running demanding loads on the Dell 16 Premium can reach over 100 C which limits Turbo Boost sustainability (Image source: Dell)

Dell 16 Premium CPU runs 15 to 20 percent faster than on the XPS 16 9640, but there's a catch

The newer model exhibits more limited Turbo Boost sustainability meaning slightly slower performance over time when stressed.

Allen Ngo, 02 Nov 2025 16:32

The Dell 16 Premium sacrifices a good chunk of performance in order to be sleeker and more power efficient than other laptops with the same GPU options (Image source: Dell)

Dell 16 Premium 60 W GeForce RTX 5070 is both amazing and disappointing

The GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU in the Dell 16 Premium performs more like a GeForce RTX 5060 in many respects, Notebookcheck's extensive testing shows.

Allen Ngo, 01 Nov 2025 16:32

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 with Core Ultra 9 vs Core Ultra 7

More for less: how much performance do you really lose with the Ultra 7 instead of the Ultra 9 in Lenovo’s Legion Pro?

Lenovo’s new Legion Pro 5 16 proves that high-end gaming doesn’t always need a high-end processor. In Notebookcheck’s review, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX delivers performance that trails the more expensive Ultra 9 275HX by only a...

Christian Hintze, 30 Oct 2025 12:26

8 GB VRAM: still fine today, or already outdated? A look at the Legion Pro 5 16

Unlike the Ti version with 12 GB, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 (non-Ti) only comes with 8 GB of VRAM — a spec that’s sparked plenty of online debate about its future-proofing, and understandably, some concern. Our test unit, the Lenovo Legio...

Christian Hintze, 28 Oct 2025 14:18

The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 IAX10 on the desk

85 vs 86 percent: Why the RTX 5070 Legion Pro scores higher than the faster 5070 Ti model

No doubt, the Legion Pro with the RTX 5070 Ti is the more powerful gaming laptop. But if that’s the case, why does it score “only” 85 percent while the non-Ti version gets 86?

Christian Hintze, 27 Oct 2025 14:56

The latest ZBook X G1i 16 runs faster than before but unfortunately just as hot (Image source: HP)

High core temperatures prevent the HP ZBook X G1i 16 from performing even faster

The Core Ultra 7 CPU in the HP can reach over 100 C when running demanding loads which limits Turbo Boost sustainability.

Allen Ngo, 25 Oct 2025 22:50

The ZBook X G1i 16 name may be new and fancy, but it's merely just a ZBook Power 16 with upgraded processor options (Image source: HP)

HP ZBook X G1i 16 is a rebranded ZBook Power 16 with newer Arrow Lake and Nvidia Blackwell options

The newer Intel and Nvidia processors offer faster performance, but the design and chassis surrounding the processors remain the same for a familiar feel.

Allen Ngo, 24 Oct 2025 21:50

Core Ultra 9 285K with 200S Boost vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows Intel is still distant second in gaming

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 stil...

Fawad Murtaza, 24 Oct 2025 12:46

Intel's new Arrow Lake desktop CPU has shown up on Geekbench (image source: Intel)

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: Next-gen Arrow Lake desktop CPU makes Geekbench debut

One of Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake desktop processors has shown up on Geekbench. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has shown up on the platform with an identical core count as its predecessor.

Anil Ganti, 22 Oct 2025 17:48

The MS-02 Ultra will be officially revealed on October 22, 2025. Pictured: a promo picture of the SFF PC. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum MS-02 Ultra surfaces ahead of formal debut with three PCIe expansion slots

The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra will be fully showcased at Japan Autumn IT Week 2025. Ahead of the formal debut, the mini PC has surfaced on r/MiniPCs, and the core specs of the Intel Arrow Lake system have been revealed.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Oct 2025 11:42

Is Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 the best Windows multimedia laptop?

The Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 is Lenovo's high-end multimedia laptop and fights with the Asus ProArt P16 for the crown in Windows multimedia segment. Is the new OLED screen of the Yoga enough, or should it also have faster GPU options?

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Oct 2025 23:24

Lightweight mid-range gaming-oriented laptop with RTX 5050 option. (Image Source: XMG)

Fusion 15 (L25) is the first XMG gaming laptop to offer the RTX 5050 GPU option

As the most portable model in the current Fusion lineup, the L25 15-inch iteration is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H processor and is the only XMG model to offer an RTX 5050 dGPU option. It supports up to 128 GM DDR5 RAM...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Oct 2025 15:00

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Nvidia RTX Pro GPU (image source: Lenovo).

Most powerful commercial laptop models finally available: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G3, T1g Gen 8 and P14s Gen 6 Intel now orderable

Launched at IFA 2025, the most powerful ThinkPad models have finally made it to the market. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel, among others, are now available in the US. They all come with ...

Benjamin Herzig, 10 Oct 2025 20:19

The Arrow Lake-HX CPU and 115 W GPU are a killer combination for maximizing gaming performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 outperforms most other ultrathin laptops with similar RTX 5060 graphics

The Legion 7 16IAX10 is one of the lightest 16-inch gaming laptops in the market and yet its 115 W GPU allows it to outperform most others in the category.

Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2025 22:17

Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 comes it at just under 2 kg while offering Arrow Lake-HX processor options (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches Legion laptop lighter than even the Razer Blade 16 or MSI Stealth 16 AI

One of the lightest 16-inch gaming laptops with RTX 50 graphics isn't just from big gaming manufacturers like Asus, MSI, or Razer. Instead, it's from Lenovo of all makers.

Allen Ngo, 04 Oct 2025 21:37

A 4.75 L case with superior cooling system. (Image Source: Kickstarter)

Wee Beastie SFF PC with MXM RTX 4070 GPU introduced as a more affordable alternative to AMD Strix Halo mini PCs

The MXM version of the desktop-grade RTX 4070 GPU is faster than the Radeon 8060S in gaming scenarios, but it cannot access more than 12 GB RAM for LLM AI training. On the plus side, port selection is solid and the cooling system ...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Sep 2025 19:50

The ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 comes with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs. (Image source: Lenovo)

ThinkPad T16g Gen 3: Lenovo introduces new 16-inch ThinkPad with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and 128 GB RAM

The ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 is a high-end 16-inch laptop powered by Intel's Core Ultra 200HX processors. Unlike the similar-looking ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, the ThinkPad T16g Gen 3 can be configured with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 or GeForce ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2025 14:11

The Liva Z11 Plus can be equipped with up to the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H. Pictured: a promo picture of the mini PC. (Image source: ECS)

ECS Liva Z11 Plus mini PC debuts with up to Intel Arrow Lake processor

The ECS Liva Z11 Plus was officially introduced at Computex 2025, and now, the company has shared more details about the mini PC. As ECS reveals, the system can be equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 7 255H and 96 GB of RAM.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 27 Sep 2025 12:26

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 AMD (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

AMD or Intel, which is better for this affordable office laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 comparison

AMD or Intel: Lenovo sells its affordable Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 with in two different flavors. We tested both, and we definitely have a favorite.

Benjamin Herzig, 19 Sep 2025 17:56

The XMG Fusion 16 offers midrange performance in a lightweight chassis. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG expands Fusion lineup with lightweight 16-inch gaming laptop powered by Intel Arrow Lake CPU and RTX 5000 GPUs

Highlights that recommend this model include a lightweight aluminium chassis that weighs 2.1 kg, 16-inch 1800p OLED display option, CSO-DIMM DDR5-6400 RAM support for up to 128 GB capacity, PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD storage, Thunderbolt c...

Bogdan Solca, 18 Sep 2025 15:00

Don't sleep on the Legion 9 18 if you're on the lookout for one of the better 18-inch gaming laptops available (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Underrated Lenovo Legion 9 18 has more upgrade options than laptops from Razer, MSI, and others

Surprisingly, Lenovo's lesser-known 18-inch Legion laptop offers more SODIMM and M.2 SSD expansion slots than most competing laptops from popular gaming brands.

Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2025 01:55

You'll want to become familiar with the pre-installed LegionSpace software on your Legion 9 18 to get all your settings correct (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo Legion 9 18 performance drops by over 20 percent if set to Balanced mode

Be sure to set the system to Performance mode to get the most out of Lenovo's best and biggest gaming laptop yet.

Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2025 01:47

The EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 is one of the first convertibles to ship with the Arrow Lake-U Core Ultra 7 265U (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Core Ultra 7 265U vs. Core Ultra 7 165U: Almost no performance differences between them

The Core Ultra 7 265U is a rebrand of the Core Ultra 7 165U with their identical GPUs, core count, and NPU TOPS. It's slightly more efficient, but not by much.

Allen Ngo, 14 Sep 2025 05:37

The newer 2025 model is not just thinner and faster, but it changes several physical features of the design for improved ergonomics (Image source: HP)

HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 is better than the EliteBook x360 830 G10 in almost every way

Aside from the big CPU update, HP has made a number of smaller changes all around the model for easier usability and improved charging ergonomics.

Allen Ngo, 13 Sep 2025 07:43

The Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 (image source: Lenovo)

A new premium laptop that the manufacturer does not want to talk about: Lenovo quietly releases powerful RTX ThinkPad

Why bring a premium laptop to the market without marketing? This is the curious case of the Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8, a brand-new ThinkPad laptop that has appeared without any formal announcement by Lenovo. A look at the specs qu...

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Sep 2025 01:09

Pricing and availability details of the GeekBook series are still under wraps. Pictured: the X14 Pro. (Image source: Marc Herter / Notebookcheck)

Geekom debuts its first laptops with Intel Arrow Lake processors and lightweight designs

While Geekom is best known for its mini PCs, the company has just entered the laptop market with the debut of the GeekBook X16 Pro and X14 Pro. They come with lightweight designs and up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285H.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Sep 2025 15:49

XMG NEO 16 E25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's NEO 16 & PRO 16 do not get G-Sync and Advanced Optimus support after all

The 2025 XMG NEO 16 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks, but both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus were still missing. Now, it is confirmed that the two features will not be available for the current model generation.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Sep 2025 14:24

The Blitz Ultra 2 14 is more upgradeable and repairable than popular models from Dell or HP albeit at the cost of size and weight (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Eurocom Blitz Ultra 2 comes standard with features that most other 14-inch laptops omit

Unlike most other 14-inch laptops, the Blitz Ultra 2 supports both removable DDR5 SODIMM modules and up to two M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs for a wider level of customization.

Allen Ngo, 06 Sep 2025 10:15

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo's most powerful AI / CAD laptop adopts USB-C charging: ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 launches with Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 and 192 GB RAM

The Lenovo ThinkPad P series is back, with the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 at the forefront. Completely redesigned, the most powerful ThinkPad workstation gives buyers the full package, with features like 5G, a Tandem OLED screen, Arrow La...

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Sep 2025 08:00

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (image source: Lenovo)

The sweet spot in Lenovo's mobile workstation lineup gains Nvidia RTX Pro 2000: New ThinkPad P16v Gen 3

It is not the most powerful, but it is more affordable: The new Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 delivers the same performance as the much more expensive Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8, but does so at a much lower price point.

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Sep 2025 08:00

The ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition has been shown off in Glacial White (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition gets refreshed with Glacial White colourway

Lenovo has shown off a new colourway of the ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition at IFA 2025. At launch, it was only available in Silver, and now, it gets a Glacial White variant.

Anil Ganti, 05 Sep 2025 08:00

Maingear Super 16 gaming laptop front view at angle (Image source: Maingear PR)

Maingear launches the Super 16 gaming laptop with Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti, and 300Hz display

Buyers have plenty of 16-inch gaming laptops to consider, with the Maingear Super 16 as the latest candidate. The Super 16 avoids sacrificing multi-core performance with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor. Featuring the Nvidia ...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Sep 2025 14:00

The Acer Predator Helios 18P AI has been shown off (image source: Acer)

Acer Predator Helio 18P AI announced with ECC RAM support, Arrow Lake vPro CPU and an exorbitant price tag

Acer has announced a new high-end mobile workstation at IFA 2025. The Predator Helio 18P AI is essentially a refreshed Predator Helios 18 AI with enterprise laptop features.

Anil Ganti, 03 Sep 2025 11:00

Slim but with a rather disappointing port selection. (Image Source: HP)

Deal | HP Omen 16 Slim gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and Nvidia RTX 5050 discounted down to $849

Surprisingly enough, this configuration costs almost 50% more from HP's official store, so the Walmart discount is quite hefty. Other specs include 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. and a 16-inch IPS display wit...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Sep 2025 14:38

Honor MagicBook Art 14 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Honor advertises a peak brightness of up to 1600 nits for the MagicBook Art 14 2025, but we only measure 740 nits

The OLED panel of the new MagicBook Art 14 once again offers excellent image quality. Honor also claims an peak brightness increase from 700 to 1600 nits, but we did not manage to reach this value.

Andreas Osthoff, 02 Sep 2025 14:07

The gaming potential of the Crosshair 18 HX could have been significantly improved if MSI had allowed for RTX 5070 Ti options (Image source: Notebookcheck)

MSI Crosshair 18 HX omits this one feature that could have made it even more enticing

Its Arrow Lake-HX CPU may be extremely fast, but the RTX 5070 is arguably the underperformer especially since no higher-end GPU configurations are possible.

Allen Ngo, 01 Sep 2025 19:02

Arrow Lake

83% MSI Stealth 18 HX AI laptop review: Most portable 18-inch gamer yet

Asus vs. Lenovo: Who has the best tandem OLED display?

MPG Trident AS AI 2nd: MSI releases new gaming desktop internationally with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070

Dell 16 Premium CPU runs 15 to 20 percent faster than on the XPS 16 9640, but there's a catch

Dell 16 Premium 60 W GeForce RTX 5070 is both amazing and disappointing

88% Dell 16 Premium laptop review: Faster and more efficient than the XPS 16

More for less: how much performance do you really lose with the Ultra 7 instead of the Ultra 9 in Lenovo’s Legion Pro?

8 GB VRAM: still fine today, or already outdated? A look at the Legion Pro 5 16

85 vs 86 percent: Why the RTX 5070 Legion Pro scores higher than the faster 5070 Ti model

High core temperatures prevent the HP ZBook X G1i 16 from performing even faster

HP ZBook X G1i 16 is a rebranded ZBook Power 16 with newer Arrow Lake and Nvidia Blackwell options

86% Affordable, quieter, cooler, more efficient – Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 with RTX 5070 (non-Ti) review

Core Ultra 9 285K with 200S Boost vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D shows Intel is still distant second in gaming

87% Lenovo Legion 9 18 with RTX 5090 Review: The most powerful gaming laptop on the market

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus: Next-gen Arrow Lake desktop CPU makes Geekbench debut

85% Compact 14-inch workstation with professional RTX – HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 review

Minisforum MS-02 Ultra surfaces ahead of formal debut with three PCIe expansion slots

Is Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 the best Windows multimedia laptop?

Fusion 15 (L25) is the first XMG gaming laptop to offer the RTX 5050 GPU option

88% Dell Pro Max 16 Plus review: One-of-a-kind mobile workstation

82% The Firefly successor that bets on Intel ARC: HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 laptop review

Most powerful commercial laptop models finally available: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G3, T1g Gen 8 and P14s Gen 6 Intel now orderable

Lenovo Legion 7i 16 Gen 10 outperforms most other ultrathin laptops with similar RTX 5060 graphics

Lenovo launches Legion laptop lighter than even the Razer Blade 16 or MSI Stealth 16 AI

87% Lenovo Legion 7 16IAX10 review: Formidable Razer Blade 16 competitor

Wee Beastie SFF PC with MXM RTX 4070 GPU introduced as a more affordable alternative to AMD Strix Halo mini PCs

ThinkPad T16g Gen 3: Lenovo introduces new 16-inch ThinkPad with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and 128 GB RAM

88% Intel subnotebook regains ground — Asus ZenBook 14 OLED UX3405CA review

ECS Liva Z11 Plus mini PC debuts with up to Intel Arrow Lake processor

AMD or Intel, which is better for this affordable office laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 comparison

XMG expands Fusion lineup with lightweight 16-inch gaming laptop powered by Intel Arrow Lake CPU and RTX 5000 GPUs

Underrated Lenovo Legion 9 18 has more upgrade options than laptops from Razer, MSI, and others

Lenovo Legion 9 18 performance drops by over 20 percent if set to Balanced mode

Core Ultra 7 265U vs. Core Ultra 7 165U: Almost no performance differences between them

HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 is better than the EliteBook x360 830 G10 in almost every way

88% HP EliteBook 8 Flip G1i 13 convertible review: Comfortable and super efficient

A new premium laptop that the manufacturer does not want to talk about: Lenovo quietly releases powerful RTX ThinkPad

Geekom debuts its first laptops with Intel Arrow Lake processors and lightweight designs

XMG's NEO 16 & PRO 16 do not get G-Sync and Advanced Optimus support after all

Eurocom Blitz Ultra 2 comes standard with features that most other 14-inch laptops omit

GaN chargers accross the board and modular, repairable USB-C: Hands on with the new Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and P16 Gen 3

76% Eurocom Blitz Ultra 2 14 laptop review: Strong serviceability at the cost of weight

Lenovo's most powerful AI / CAD laptop adopts USB-C charging: ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 launches with Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 and 192 GB RAM

The sweet spot in Lenovo's mobile workstation lineup gains Nvidia RTX Pro 2000: New ThinkPad P16v Gen 3

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition gets refreshed with Glacial White colourway

Maingear launches the Super 16 gaming laptop with Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti, and 300Hz display

Acer Predator Helio 18P AI announced with ECC RAM support, Arrow Lake vPro CPU and an exorbitant price tag

Deal | HP Omen 16 Slim gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 5 225H and Nvidia RTX 5050 discounted down to $849

Honor advertises a peak brightness of up to 1600 nits for the MagicBook Art 14 2025, but we only measure 740 nits

MSI Crosshair 18 HX omits this one feature that could have made it even more enticing

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