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Asus released five new laptops in the US on April 7. Now, the company has revealed higher pricing for all models, including the Zenbook 14. As a result, the larger Zenbook S16 is cheaper than its 14-inch counterpart. The Zenbook A14 and Zenbook A16 have received significant price increases, too.

Intel says its 14th‑gen Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs and the LGA 1700/700‑series motherboard platform will remain in production, ensuring continued availability for desktop builders even as the company transitions to Arrow Lake. The move also keeps DDR4 support alive amid volatile memory pricing, giving users a lower‑cost entry point and a clearer upgrade path to DDR5 later.

Asus is now selling a new Intel Panther Lake-based laptop in the US. Equipped with a 120 Hz OLED display, the new Zenbook S14 retains the compact and lightweight 14-inch form factor of its predecessor with a larger battery capacity too.

Intel has officially confirmed it is a part of Elon Musk’s chipmaking initiative called Terafab. It will help xAI, SpaceX and Tesla manufacture “1 TW” worth of chips at full capacity.

Intel or AMD: The age old question of the PC market. In case of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6, both are available. Which one is best for you depends on your priorities.

A reliable leaker has compared the clock speed and IPC uplift of Intel Nova Lake and AMD Zen 6 CPU architectures. If the leaker's report is correct, Intel might finally be able to take the performance crown from AMD in all workloads, including gaming.

The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H is now official, and essentially, it's a comparable processor to the X9 388H, but with a slightly lowered Max Turbo Frequency. It even retains the capable Arc B390 iGPU but strips enterprise features.

The GMKtec NucBox K17 was recently introduced in China, and now, the company has brought it to the global market. It's powered by an entry-level Intel Lunar Lake processor, and the starting price is $559.99.

Gigabyte takes the A16, drops in a refresh CPU and swaps the RTX 5070 for an RTX 5070 Ti—then calls the result the A16 Pro. Is that justified? How much “Pro” is really in this relatively affordable gaming laptop?

The Alldocube iWork GT Ultra is an attractively priced Windows convertible with solid hardware. For less than 800 euros (approximately US$920), it combines the latest Intel Core Ultra performance with a flexible 2-in-1 design and a high-resolution display. The device is therefore aimed at users who want to be productive on the move without spending a lot of money, but the concept does not come without compromises.

Xiaomi has just released the Book Pro 14, the company's first Panther Lake laptop, and per Digital Chat Station, a reliable leaker, it's already working on two RedmiBook laptops. These will also be powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors.

The GMKtec K17 mini PC is now available to pre-order in China. It’s powered by the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, a lower-end processor from the Lunar Lake lineup, which is paired with 16 GB of RAM. The starting price is CNY 3,799, around $551.

Samsung's new Galaxy Book6 Pro is a good 16-inch multimedia laptop with Intel's Panther Lake mobile processors, but the manufacturer charges $2100 for the SKU with the slow iGPU, which is way too expensive.

HP has finally started selling new 14-inch laptops with Intel Panther Lake and Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 processors. Available with up to 64 GB of RAM, the OmniBook Ultra 14 features a 1,000 nit OLED display too. Intel models cost significantly less than their Qualcomm counterparts at launch, though.

A PC modder, “kryptonfly,” used Claude AI-assisted BIOS rewriting to inject missing microcode and get Intel’s OEM-only Core 9-273PQE Bartlett Lake CPU to reach POST on an Asus Z790 motherboard, with the BIOS correctly identifying the processor. The system still fails to boot past POST with a black screen and errors, underscoring that full Bartlett Lake support remains unofficial and could be closed off by future Intel or Asus firmware updates.

Dell's latest 16-inch workstation laptop is now available to purchase globally. Equipped with an Intel Panther Lake processor and a 96 Wh battery, the Pro Precision 7 Series 16 also leverages a 4K Tandem OLED display with a 120 Hz VRR refresh rate.

Lenovo has finally started selling one of its new Intel Panther Lake laptops in North America. Equipped with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 70 Wh battery, the Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (14IPH11) also comes with an optional 2.8K OLED display that combines 1,100 nits peak brightness with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Dell has started selling a new 14-inch laptop globally with a Tandem OLED display. Also featuring a powerful Intel Core Ultra X7 processor and a 72 Wh battery, the Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 14 can be configured with up to 64 GB of LPDDR5x RAM too.

The refreshed Xiaomi Book Pro 14 was recently launched in China as a thin and light Panther Lake laptop. While the company has yet to share global launch details, all three configurations are available to import from TradingShenzhen.

Dell has now released a new 14-inch laptop aimed at business users. Sold with Intel Panther Lake processors, the Dell Pro 14 Premium (PA14260) can be purchased worldwide but without its flagship Tandem OLED display at launch.

The Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro combines many features typically found in more expensive, creator-focused machines. So, does the A16 Pro with RTX 5070 Ti work equally well as a mobile gaming laptop and an entry-level creator system?

Asus has updated one of its most popular laptops with Intel's Panther Lake platform. Also available with a more powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU this year, the ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405 also reaches up to 1,100 nits across its 2.8K OLED display too.

Asus has finally confirmed pricing for this year's ROG Zephyrus G16. While the 2025 edition currently starts at £2,099, this year's 16-inch gaming laptop runs to over 50% more. Even comparable variants are considerably more expensive than last year's, too.

Asus has finally released its new dual-screen gaming laptop. Equipped with a pair of 16-inch OLED displays, the ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 also comes with a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor plus up to 64 GB of RAM and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU.

Lenovo has finally released its 0.65-litre mini-PC in some capacity. Available in China and listed as 'coming soon' in other countries, the Yoga Mini i combines the Intel Panther Lake platform with up to 32 GB of RAM and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.

Minisforum has expanded its affordable mini-PC line with a new option measuring just 130 x 126 x 50 mm. Featuring USB4 connectivity and user-upgradeable RAM, the Minisforum M1 Lite can be ordered for just over $300 and is available globally.

Asus' Zenbook 14 OLED (model UX3405CA) comes equipped with a bright 1,200p OLED touch display, Intel's Core Ultra 7 255H, 16 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. The thin-and-light notebook also has a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as support for the latest Wi-Fi standard.

Lenovo has released a new 14-inch convertible featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Available with user-upgradeable RAM and a 60 Wh battery, the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 14IPH11 also contains dual M.2 slots despite its 14-inch form factor.

According to the latest CPU sales data out of Germany, overall CPU sales in week 13 of 2026 were the lowest ever. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D was the top-selling CPU on Mindfactory, with Intel far behind.

Lenovo has released a new Intel Panther Lake-based convertible laptop. Available in the US and a few other markets, the IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 (15IPH11) can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM and a 165 Hz OLED display that peaks at 1,100 nits in HDR mode.

The Acer Swift 16 AI (model SF16-51T-76TG) comes equipped with a high-end 120 Hz OLED panel, Intel's power-efficient Core Ultra 7 256V, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Along with support for Wi-Fi 7, it also has a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports.

The GMKtec Evo-T2 is now available to purchase. This new Panther Lake mini PC will be available in limited quantities at first, and the initial batch will feature the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H. The pre-order price starts at $1,839 with the introductory discount in place.

Lenovo has updated its 16-inch multimedia laptop range with new AMD Gorgon Point and Intel Panther Lake options. Equipped with optional 120 Hz and 2.8K OLED displays, the 16IPH11 and 16AGP11 are Lenovo's latest entries in its long-standing IdeaPad Slim 5 series.

Lenovo has released a new 16-inch laptop in North America with 32 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM and a 120 Hz OLED display. The 16IPH11 also combines a 16-core Panther Lake processor with an Nvidia dGPU that has a 105 W TGP. Currently, the IdeaPad Pro 5i is only available as a 16-inch laptop in North America.

The B3 G1 series can be equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 vPro 265H, 96 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 6 TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. Both sizes feature 1200p and 1600p IPS screens and the 16-inch model has a 1200p touchscreen option.

LG has now released its latest 17-inch laptop across China and Japan. Scheduled to receive a global launch later this year, the Gram Pro 17 combines a 2.5K display with up to 32 GB of RAM, Panther Lake processors and a 77 Wh battery inside a housing that weighs less than 1.4 kg.

LG has finally expanded its 14-inch laptop offering with models featuring Intel's Panther Lake platform. Supposedly lasting up to 3 hours longer than their AMD Gorgon Point counterparts, LG's new Gram 14 laptops still weigh just over 1 kg and can be configured with up to 32 GB of RAM.

LG has started selling new 16-inch laptops with AMD Gorgon Point and Intel Panther Lake processors. Featuring a new Aerominum composite body, the Gram Pro 16 has reached China and Japan with optional 120 Hz OLED displays and a 77 Wh battery across all SKUs before an eventual global release.

The Gigabyte A16 Pro promises a lot: a slim chassis, RTX 5070 Ti, a bright display, and solid battery life—all at a relatively low price. But in everyday use, unexpected weaknesses show up in connectivity, drivers, and efficiency. Can it still deliver as an affordable creator laptop?

(Update: Original reporting inaccurate; headline and teaser heavily edited) Dell originally announced the new affordable Dell Pro 3 laptops with Intel's last year chips, Lunar Lake. Dell has since updated the spec sheet, and the new Dell Pro 3 laptops will not ship with Core Ultra 200V after all.

Asus has revealed the extent of its global launch plans for one of its next 18-inch gaming laptops. Launching in eight SKUs, the ROG Strix G18 2026 departs from last year's model in a few areas while retaining an ultra-bright Mini LED display and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU.

Asus has revealed more details about its new 16-inch gaming laptop. Set for a global launch, the laptop will be available in six variants with Intel's Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor. The ROG Strix G16 2026 will be configurable with up to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 laptop GPU, too.

Intel has confirmed it will not release the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus, abandoning the planned 24-core flagship as part of its Arrow Lake Refresh lineup. Instead, the company is focusing on the more broadly positioned Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, which it considers sufficient in terms of performance and value.

Intel published slides comparing the Arc Pro B70 GPU with Nvidia's RTX 4000 Pro. The Intel card appears to have up to 2.2x larger context windows thanks to its 33% larger VRAM capacity, which leads to 2x tokens per dollar performance increase and up to 6.2x faster responses in multi-agent or multi-user workloads.

Compact, modular, and powerful: the Khadas Mind Pro is positioned as a versatile mini PC with the latest hardware. Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra X7, 64 GB RAM, and optional extensions up to a gaming PC, the system covers a wide range of applications.

Dell has unveiled a tiny new mini-PC aimed at businesses. Available with up to 64 GB of RAM and a 16-core Intel Panther Lake processor, the Dell Pro 5 Micro can also be powered by one of its USB Type-C ports, unlike many of its contemporaries.

With the release of Panther Lake to the commercial segment with vPro that includes popular business brands like the Lenovo ThinkPad and HP EliteBook, Panther Lake is now fully on the market.