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The MateBook D16 comes in three processor options, starting with the Core i5-12450H. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei sweetens MateBook D16 pre-orders in Europe with a free MateView GT 27 gaming monitor

Huawei has presented the MateBook D16 in Europe with Intel Alder Lake processors. Available with three 45 W parts from the Core i5-12450H to the Core i7-12700H, the MateBook D16 also has a 16-inch and 1200p display with a 60 Wh ba...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 11:30

The MateBook 16s does not come with a discrete GPU option. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook 16s: MacBook Pro 16 alternative arrives in Europe with Intel Core i9-12900H and a sizeable pre-order bonus

The MateBook 16s has arrived in Europe with an Intel Core i7-12700H or Core i9-12900H processor. Equipped with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the MateBook 16s also has a 16-inch display and starts at €1,699.

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2022 11:30

Intel Raptor Lake Core i9-13900 pictured alongside Alder Lake Core i9-12900K. (Image Source: Expreview)

Intel Raptor Lake Core i9-13900 ES shown to be 20% faster than Core i9-12900K in Cinebench multi-core but single-core and gaming take a hit

An early look at an Intel Raptor Lake Core i9-13900 Engineering Sample was published by Chinese publication Expreview. The Core i9-13900 was compared to an Alder Lake Core i9-12900K, which had all cores locked at 3.8 GHz to make f...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Jun 2022 17:04

XMG refreshes the PRO 15 / 17 gaming laptops with Intel Alder Lake processors and up to an Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti GPU

The new PRO 15 / 17 models feature a more robust design over the previous generation, and thus can accommodate powerful components like Intel's Alder Lake-H processors and up to an RTX 3080 Ti GPU. XMG's E22 PRO models come with q...

Bogdan Solca, 28 Jun 2022 12:00

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10: Lenovo should not use Alder Lake P28

Lenovo uses Alder Lake P28 in its new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10. These new processors with an increased core count seem impressive on paper, but they do not hold up to scrutiny in practice.

Benjamin Herzig, 27 Jun 2022 18:10

The Vivobook S 14X OLED and Vivobook S 16X OLED feature Intel Alder Lake H series processors. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS Vivobook S 14X OLED and Vivobook S 16X OLED launch in Europe

ASUS has brought two of its latest ultrabooks to Europe, both with OLED displays. The Vivobook S 14X OLED and Vivobook S 16X OLED come with Intel Alder Lake processors and high-resolution panels. Both models tip the scales at less...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2022 02:42

The Huawei MateBook 16s resembles the MacBook Pro 16, unlike the MateBook D 16 pictured below. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook 16s and MateBook D 16 confirmed for European arrival with 45 W Intel Alder Lake processors

Huawei has apparently confirmed that it will offer the MateBook 16s and MateBook D 16 in Europe. Both configured with the Intel Alder Lake platform, the pair have 16-inch displays and 45 W processors.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2022 13:31

VAIO has not confirmed whether the FE 14.1 will launch outside the US. (Image source: VAIO)

VAIO FE 14.1 presented with Intel Alder Lake-U series processors in the US

VAIO had introduced the FE 14.1, an affordable laptop powered by Intel Alder Lake-U series processors. Available in the US from US$699, the VAIO FE 14.1 is also available with 16 GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The VAIO FE 14.1 feat...

Alex Alderson, 23 Jun 2022 23:07

Our first Intel Arc A370M benchmarks are in and the results are comparable to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti at best and slower than the GeForce MX250 at worst

Asus just launched its first ever laptop with Arc A370M graphics. While it performs great against integrated Iris Xe and Radeon Vega, it's going to need to a bigger boost to overtake the existing Nvidia GeForce MX series and even ...

Allen Ngo, 23 Jun 2022 10:38

The upcoming "Serpent Canyon" mini PC features a generous port selection. (Image Source: Baidu)

Intel NUC 12 “Serpent Canyon” gaming mini PC coming soon with i7-12700H CPU and Arc A770M dGPU

The all-Intel system offer will soon expand with the addition of a NUC 12 "Serpent Canyon" gaming mini PC that is powered by mobile-grade components like the i7-12700H processor and the Arc A770M dGPU with 16 GB of VRAM. The syste...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Jun 2022 14:32

Dell XPS 17 9720 RTX 3060 vs. RTX 3050: 25 percent faster performance at no additional power cost

The RTX 3060 may be faster than the RTX 3050, but it is operating under the same 65 W TGP meaning it doesn't need to run any warmer or require more power from the outlet to do so.

Allen Ngo, 22 Jun 2022 01:05

Premium Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 with 12th gen Intel CPUs now shipping starting at $2100 USD (Source: Dell)

Premium Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 with 12th gen Intel CPUs and 500-nit touchscreen now shipping starting at $2100 USD

The 13.3-inch model integrates two Thunderbolt 4 ports, 5G WWAN connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, and a 16:10 2560 x 1600 display all in a chassis weighing less than 3 pounds. Intel Core U-series CPUs come standard with no Core P options.

Allen Ngo, 21 Jun 2022 19:46

The Dell XPS 17 9720 with 4K AdobeRGB Panel is perfect for Adobe Photoshop

More and more manufacturers follow Apple's example and switch to the DCI-P3 reference for their notebook panels. The large multimedia laptop Dell XPS 17 is one of the last devices with such an AdobeRGB panel, and it is also a very...

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Jun 2022 12:52

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 in review: Lightweight 2-in-1 laptop with stylus support

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360: 2-in-1-laptop with OLED display

The 1,040-gram Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 scores points with an Alder Lake CPU, Thunderbolt 4, and very good battery life. Positive: The laptop can run completely silently when needed. The OLED touchscreen can be used both with the fing...

Sascha Mölck, 19 Jun 2022 09:13

No Dell XPS 16 2-in-1 means the Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 is the next best thing for now

It's been over four years since we last saw the XPS 15 2-in-1. While a proper successor has yet to made official, we can at least look towards the recently launched Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 as an alternative option.

Allen Ngo, 18 Jun 2022 06:03

The quality 31.5-inch display adds a significant chunk to the final price. (Image Source: Colorful)

Colorful reveals G-ONE PLUS all-in-one gaming PC complete specs and pricing

The G-ONE PLUS AIO gaming PC integrates laptop-grade Alder Lake-H processors and RTX 3060 140 W GPUs, but it also features a 31.5-inch IPS display with 165 Hz G-SYNC and HDR400 specs, so the prices are in line with the more expens...

Bogdan Solca, 17 Jun 2022 19:13

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14IAP G7 subnotebook performs well under testing for the most part. (Image: Campuspoint)

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro with its 12-core Alder Charge CPU performs well under testing in many respects, but cuts back in the wrong place.

Lenovo offers an interesting and solid subnotebook overall with the Yoga Slim 7i Pro in the 14IAP G7 configuration, which only revealed a few weaknesses in our test.

Marcus Schwarten, 17 Jun 2022 17:32

2022 Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 2-in-1 with 2400p OLED and 12th gen Core i7-1260P now shipping for $1330 USD (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | 2022 Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 2-in-1 with 2400p OLED and 12th gen Core i7-1260P now shipping for $1330 USD

The fully-loaded configuration comes with 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 512 GB of PCIe4 x4 storage, and the newest Intel 12th gen Core P-series CPU to be satisfy even most multimedia power users.

Allen Ngo, 16 Jun 2022 05:09

Our first Core i7-1255U benchmarks show it holds up well even against the more power-hungry Core i7-1260P

Our first Core i7-1255U benchmarks are in. Now let's see how they compare to the Core i7-1260P

The Core i7-1260P is about 20 percent faster than the Core i7-1255U, but it also consumes about 20 percent more power in the process. More significant gains can be observed in terms of graphics performance as the integrated Iris X...

Allen Ngo, 15 Jun 2022 22:36

The iGame G-One Plus gaming AIO from Colorful appears to feature a 27-inch screen. (Image Source: Videocardz)

Colorful teases all-in-one gaming PC with Intel i7-12700H processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 dGPU

Only the mobile-grade CPU and dGPU have been revealed thus far, and the pictures provided with the teaser also point to a 27-inch screen. The port selection also features a USB-C connector that could be Thunderbolt4-compatible.

Bogdan Solca, 15 Jun 2022 18:17

The VAIO SX12 VJS125 starts at a heady JPY 159,800 (~US$1,185) in Japan. (Image source: VAIO)

VAIO SX12 VJS125 series presented with up to an Intel Core i7-1280P and 5G connectivity

VAIO has introduced the SX12 VJS125 series, an update on the 12.5-inch ultrabook that it last refreshed in late 2021. The new VAIO SX12 is available with a choice of Intel Alder Lake processors, including the Core i7-1280P and 32 ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2022 15:52

The VAIO SX14 VJS145 comes in four colours and with many configurable components. (Image source: VAIO)

VAIO SX14 VJS145 series introduced with a choice of Intel Alder Lake processors and up to a 4K display

VAIO has refreshed the SX14, a 14-inch ultrabook that retains the company's outdated design. The VAIO SX14 VJS145 features a choice of Intel Alder Lake processors and 1080p or 4K display options, plus up to 2 TB of storage and 32 ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2022 15:39

The Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo offers multitasking on two 120 Hz displays

With the new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo, Asus once again offers a 14-inch multimedia laptop that provides an additional screen for increased productivity. However, the image quality of the additional display isn't very impressive. An Alde...

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jun 2022 10:25

A Gram and its +view monitor. (Source: LG)

Deal | Get a free portable monitor with the purchase of a new LG Gram laptop

LG launched a new generation of its ultra-light Gram-series laptops in 2022. Now, their US-market variants are bundled with one of the OEM's portable monitors for a limited time. The +view accessory has dual USB type-C ports, an I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2022 21:05

The highly-efficient passive cooling system on the Nimbus mini PCs can handle the latest Alder Lake-T processors. (Image Source: Cirrus7)

Cirrus7 readies Nimbus v5 silent mini PCs with Intel Alder Lake-T processors

Cirrus7 allows users to customize the new Nimbus v5 for a wide range of budgets with a handful of motherboard options, 8 to 64 GB of RAM, up to 20 TB storage and processors ranging between a Celeron G6900 and a Core i9-12900T.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Jun 2022 15:15

The GPD Win Max 2 will be launched later this year with Intel and AMD processors (image via GPD)

GPD Win Max 2 handheld gaming laptop shown off with interesting design changes

GPD has posted multiple images and a video showcasing its upcoming laptop-handheld gaming console hybrid. The GPD Win Max 2 features a larger screen, an Intel Core i7-1260p/AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor and metallic covers for the D...

Anil Ganti, 14 Jun 2022 06:59

The Raptor Lake engineering sample delivering 50 percent higher ALU/FPU performance despite its low clockspeed (Image source: Gadget Tendency)

Raptor Lake Core i9-13900 performance preview outed by SiSoftware: engineering sample thrashes Alder Lake and Zen 3 despite 3.7 GHz clockspeed

SiSoftware recently published a performance review of the upcoming Intel Raptor Lake Core i9-13900, based on aggregated results in its database. The Raptor Lake i9-13900 engineering sample handed in 50 percent better performance i...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Jun 2022 18:53

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE: Without the ability to upgrade it, a gaming laptop is only half as good

A powerful performance, a great display with 240 Hz, and relatively slim - what more could a gamer's heart wish for? But to offer all that, Acer makes one large compromise with the Predator Triton 500 SE, sacrificing the ability t...

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jun 2022 02:33

One-netbook hopes to begin shipping the T1 in August. (Image source: One-netbook)

One-netbook T1 begins crowdfunding campaign with 28 W Intel Alder Lake processors

One-netbook has started offering the T1 on Indiegogo, where it starts at US$599. The One-netbook T1 features up to the Core i7-1260P, making it a powerful competitor to Microsoft's Surface Pro 8.

Alex Alderson, 10 Jun 2022 14:13

The XPS 13 2-in-1 has a 13-inch display and processors also found in an XPS 13 9315. (Image source: Dell)

Dell XPS 13 2-in-1: Microsoft Surface Pro competitor introduced with optional 5G support and Intel Alder Lake processors

Dell has introduced the XPS 13 2-in-1, also known as the XPS 9315 2n1. Launching this summer with a detachable keyboard case, the XPS 13 2-in-1 has a 3:2 display, optional 5G support and a choice between two Intel Alder Lake-U ser...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2022 16:59

The AORUS Model S now comes with Intel Alder Lake processors, but AMD Ryzen 5000X SKUs have a powerful GPU option. (Image source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte AORUS Model S: New version of small form factor gaming PC launches with an Intel Core i7-12700K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Gigabyte has introduced a new version of the AORUS Model S, a compact gaming PC that was previously available with Intel Tiger Lake and AMD Ryzen 5000 processors. Now upgraded to Intel Alder Lake silicon, the AORUS Model S measure...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2022 15:35

Razer adds two new Blade 17 SKUs with 12th gen Core i9, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and QHD or UHD display options

The 2022 Blade 17 lineup just got two new family members for gamers who want something more powerful than the lowest-end GeForce RTX 3060 options but aren't willing to shell out for the highest-end GeForce RTX 3080 Ti options.

Allen Ngo, 09 Jun 2022 06:13

2022 Razer Blade 17 owners are getting 10 W more graphics performance via free BIOS update

In a rare move, the latest Razer firmware update will boost GPU TGP and thus graphics performance for existing Blade 17 owners. It's essentially more performance out of thin air albeit likely at the cost of slightly warmer core te...

Allen Ngo, 09 Jun 2022 00:25

The MSI Raider GE67 HXis orderable with a 240 Hz OLED display at least four months before the equivalent Razer Blade 15. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Raider GE67 HX: US$1,000 cheaper alternative to the Razer Blade 15 is already orderable with a 240 Hz OLED display

The MSI Raider GE67 HX has landed, over four months before the competing Razer Blade 15 hits the shelves. The Raider GE67 HX starts at US$2,499 with a Core i7-12800HX, an RTX 3070 Ti and a 240 Hz OLED display that outputs at 1440p...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2022 23:40

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58: Affordable QHD gaming notebook

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58: QHD gaming notebook with room for three drives

A Core i7 12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU run all current computer games smoothly on a responsive 15.6-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers space for up to three storage devices and comes with a Thunderbolt ...

Sascha Mölck, 05 Jun 2022 09:05

Clevo X270 laptop is the first all-Intel gaming notebook. (Source: Clevo)

'First Intel CPU + GPU Gaming laptop': Clevo X270 notebook with Intel Arc A770M GPU breaks cover

Clevo has taken the wraps off its newest barebones gaming laptop. Called the X270, the notebook packs an Intel Alder Lake H CPU and an Intel Arc GPU. Since Clevo designs laptops for OEMs like MSI, we can expect to see the machine ...

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Jun 2022 22:50

Intel Arc A370M module attached to the laptop motherboard (Image Source: Forbes)

Forbes publishes performance metrics for an MSI reference laptop with Intel Arc A370M dGPU

Intel's Arc A370M dGPU appears to be overall better than similar entry-level solutions from Nvidia and AMD when it comes to content creation. On the other hand, games are not exactly its strong suit, as it trails behind Nvidia's R...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jun 2022 17:36