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Ayaneo has finally started selling its AM03 mini-PC after months of teasers. The fourth Ayaneo mini-PC release to date, the Ayaneo AM03 looks the part but will come up short against the performance of many of its competitors considering its $399 launch price.

Lenovo unveiled the new Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition laptop at CES 2026 as a powerful multimedia notebook that can handle anything you can throw at it. At the heart of the Yoga Pro 9i (2026) are Intel's latest Panther Lake APUs. Dave2D reports that, thanks to the new Core Ultra 300 APUs and a new cooling solution, the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition produces very little fan noise.

Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake platform has now appeared in early gaming tests, offering a first glimpse at its integrated graphics performance. A hands-on video from a popular YouTuber shows a Core Ultra X9 388H running inside a Lenovo reference laptop, with several AAA PC games tested at 1200p. The results provide an early indication of what Panther Lake could deliver in future laptops.

MSI has already previewed the Raider Max 16 HX during CES 2026. Additionally, the company has teased the release of two cheaper options, including an AMD variant that will match its Max counterpart with an optional Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU.

Minisforum has confirmed that a new version of the MS-02 Ultra mini workstation is on the horizon. Showcased as part of CES 2026, the MS-02 Ultra will soon be even more powerful thanks to an unreleased Intel processor.

Lenovo's new Chromebook Plus i 15 is a 15.3-inch ChromeOS laptop powered by Intel’s Core i3-N355. It features a 2K IPS display, long battery life, multiple ports, and is expected to launch in Q2 2026.

Lenovo has unveiled the Yoga Mini i - a compact Windows 11 mini PC with up to Intel Core Ultra X7 processors. Housed in a 0.65L chassis, it supports multiple displays, extensive connectivity, and is expected to arrive in June 2026.

Last year, Lenovo introduced the ThinkPad X9 series, a business focused answer to Apple's MacBook Air series. At this year's CES, Lenovo is expanding the line and shifting the focus: The new Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15p Aura Edition puts performance first, positioning this 15.3-inch business laptop more against the Apple MacBook Pro instead.

With the newest version of its most premium ThinkPad laptop, Lenovo is prioritizing repairability. The X1 Carbon G14 has a new "space frame" construction with a modular keyboard and USB-C ports, as well as Intel's new "Panther Lake" Core Ultra X7 processors.

Convertible laptops with pen and touch have a long tradition in the ThinkPad series. On older models, the digitizer pen was always embedded within the laptop - but that was not the case on the X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 and Gen 10. With the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11, Lenovo has found a new place for the pen to stay. The new model also features Intel Core Ultra X9 CPUs and a more repairable design.

The Lenovo LOQ 15IPH11 is another affordable gaming laptop that has been unveiled at CES 2026. It can be configured with up to the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H from the Panther Lake lineup and Nvidia RTX 5060.

Lenovo has refreshed the IdeaPad Pro 5i, and as showcased at CES 2026, the new model can be equipped with up to the Core Ultra X9 388H CPU from the Intel Panther Lake lineup and Nvidia RTX 5060. Its starting price is $1,699.

The Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition has been refreshed at CES 2026, and the new laptop is powered by Intel Panther Lake. Lenovo is offering the option to equip it with up to Core Ultra 9 386H and Nvidia RTX 5070. The starting price is $1,899.99.

The latest iterations of the popular Legion 5 15 gaming laptop have been shown at CES 2026 with the Gen 11 Lenovo Legion 5a 15 and Legion 5i 15. Available with either the AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors or Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 series, the Gen 11 Lenovo Legion gaming laptops bring 1600p OLED displays and up to RTX 5060 graphics.

The Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition is a new sub-1 kg ultrabook packing Intel's 16-core Core Ultra X9 processor. Also wielding a 75 Wh battery and 9,600 MT/s RAM, the Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition takes on other lightweight laptops with a 1,100-nit and 120 Hz VRR OLED display too.

Lenovo announced at CES 2026 that the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist laptop with an auto rotating 14-inch OLED display will be officially available in the US in June 2026. The laptop is powered by the latest Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 series SoCs and a decently sized 75 Wh battery.

The Galaxy Book Ultra has returned for Samsung's Galaxy Book6 series. Launching later this month as the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, the Intel Panther Lake and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop will be joined by 14-inch and 16-inch versions of both the Galaxy Book6 Pro and cheaper Galaxy Book6, too.

Intel has revealed initial details about plans for new PC gaming handhelds based on its new Panther Lake architecture. Apparently 'an entire handheld gaming platform', Intel's plans already have buy-in from Acer, GPD, MSI and other major players.

Asus has updated its TUF Gaming T500 and TUF Gaming TM500 for 2026. Offered with AMD and Intel processors, the pair will be configurable with modern AMD and Nvidia desktop GPUs plus 64 GB of DDR5 RAM too.

Just after Intel unveiled the Panther Lake lineup at CES 2026, OneXPlayer announced the Super V, and it's confirmed to feature the Core Ultra X7 358H. This new SoC features the latest Arc B390 iGPU, which is claimed to be superior to the Radeon 890M.

Asus has officially unveiled the Zenbook Duo (2026). Joining many new laptops on Intel's Panther Lake platform, the new Zenbook Duo promises to surpass its predecessor on battery life, performance, design and with a new set of 144 Hz OLED displays.

GMKtec has confirmed launch information about various other details about its first Intel Panther Lake mini-PC. Set to debut with a choice of new processors, the GMKtec EVO-T2 will also offer up to 16 TB of storage and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, too.

Asus has refreshed the Vivobook S14 and the Vivobook S16 laptops with new AMD, Intel, and Snapdragon processor options. Both laptops come with a WUXGA OLED display, up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB of storage, military-grade durability, Dolby Atmos support, and metal cases with a CNC-engraved Asus logo.

The Asus NUC 16 Pro is now official, and it happens to be among the first mini PC batches that are powered by the Intel Panther Lake lineup. Per the brief introduction at CES 2026, it will feature a rich selection of ports and can be equipped with the Arc B390 iGPU.

Asus is not necessarily known for business laptops, but it is no doubt an interesting market segment for the Taiwanese manufacturer. Asus is releasing a new flagship model at CES 2026, which is called the Asus ExpertBook Ultra. This 14-inch business laptop comes with Intel Panther Lake and OLED screens, as well as up to 64 GB RAM - all in an ultralight package.

MSI has refreshed the Claw 8 AI+ again after launching the Polar Tempest Edition last year. This time, the company has confirmed that a new Glacier Blue Edition is coming soon with M.2 2280 storage. An ultra-limited Polar Void Edition has been pictured, too.

Alienware has unveiled the 18 Area-51 gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 200HX CPUs and RTX 50-series GPUs. Designed for up to 280 W of total power, it features upgraded Cryo-Chamber cooling, an 18-inch 300 Hz display, and desktop-class connectivity.

The Alienware Aurora 16X is a new 16-inch gaming laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra HX processors and RTX 50-series GPUs. It offers a 240 Hz OLED display, Cryo-Chamber cooling, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a lighter chassis for portable gaming setups.

Acer has updated the Swift 16 to Intel's Panther Lake architecture. Equipped with up to a Core Ultra X9 388H processor and Arc B390 iGPU, the new Swift 16 AI also finds itself with a 70 Wh battery and an optional 2.8K OLED display.

Dell has introduced a range of new products at CES 2026, and the Alienware 16 Area-51 is among them. This gaming laptop can be equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 200HX series processor and Nvidia RTX 5090.

Acer has refreshed its Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI notebooks with the Intel Panther Lake-H Core Ultra 9 386H processor at CES 2026. The new Aspire models now offer 120 Hz FHD+ displays with OLED and touch options that lay completely flat to enable better collaboration and sharing.

MSI is introducing a fully revamped Prestige 16 lineup at CES 2026 that includes the Prestige 16 AI+ and the Prestige 16 Flip AI+. Both laptops can be configured with up to the latest Intel Panther Lake-H Core Ultra X9 388H with integrated Arc B390 Xe3 graphics and 2.8K OLED panels. The Prestige 16 Flip AI+ also supports the new MSI Nano Pen that comes with a dedicated Copilot key.

Asus has refreshed the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 with Intel Panther Lake CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards. It also comes with two 16-inch 3K 120 Hz OLED panels.

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 has been shown off at CES 2026. It features a mix of Intel’s Panther Lake CPU and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is now available in Intel and AMD variants. However, the choice of GPUs is vastly different across both models, with Intel gaining a clear advantage over AMD.

CES 2026 sees the debut of the more potent MSI Raider 16 Max HX gaming laptop. The 16-inch notebook downsizes its exterior while seeking to unlock the potential of a Core Ultra 200HX CPU. With visuals provided by an available RTX 5090, a QHD+ OLED screen arrives as another upgrade.

The refreshed HyperX Omen Max 16 gaming laptop has made its formal debut at CES 2026. It can be equipped with up to Nvidia RTX 5090, OLED display, and top-end next-gen processors from AMD and Intel.

The Dell Premium is dead, long live the Dell XPS: After killing off the brand last year, Dell brings it back to life. The new Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 are not just the first Panther Lake based XPS laptops, they also bring back the physical function keys that Dell had formerly replaced by touch buttons.

HP bills its new OmniStudio AIO desktop PCs as "next-gen AI experiences." It has equipped the new desktop PCs with both AMD and Intel's latest mid-range processors as well as a 100 Hz QHD display option on the 27-inch model.

The HyperX Omen 15 is a new 15-inch gaming laptop with a modern 16:10 aspect ratio display. Available as up to a 2.8K OLED panel, the 16:10 display is complemented by a choice of next-gen AMD and Intel processors and a trio of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs.

The HP Omen 16 has returned with a flurry of AMD and Intel processor options. Also sporting up to a 165 Hz OLED display, 64 GB of RAM and an 83 Wh battery, the 16-inch gaming laptop utilises a redesigned Omen Tempest Cooling system too to limit thermal throttling.

HP has shown off the new EliteBook X G2i and EliteBook X Flip G2i at CES 2026. They use Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs and come in vPro and non-vPro variants.

Acer has refreshed the budget-friendly Swift Go series of multimedia laptops at CES 2026 with the launch of the 14-inch Acer Swift Go 14 AI and the 16-inch Swift Go 16 AI. Both laptops pack Intel Panther Lake CPUs, up to 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB of storage, and an OLED display.

A new Dell XPS 13 is coming. Billed as much cheaper than Dell's current Snapdragon X and Lunar Lake options, the next XPS 13 is also said to be the thinnest and lightest yet, while moving away from Dell's divisive capacitive touch function row too.

CES 2026 has brought with it a ton of new Windows laptops. Acer is also one of the OEMs launching a range of multimedia and gaming laptops. Among the machines are the Acer Swift Edge 16 AI and Swift Edge 14 AI. Powered by the Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 CPUs, the Swift Edge notebooks aim to offer fast performance in a sleek package.

MSI has shown off the Prestige AI+ 13 at CES 2026. It comes with a 13-inch 2.8K OLED screen, up to 64 GB LPDDR5x RAM and 2 TB storage.

MSI has unveiled a new Stealth 16 AI+ Copilot+ PC at CES 2026 powered by the latest Intel Pather Lake-H Core Ultra 9 386H, up to a 125 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, and up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM. The Stealth 16 AI+ now comes with a new Cooler Boost Intra Flow designed for the thin chassis while also featuring a QHD+ 240 Hz OLED panel, Wi-Fi 7, and up to a 90 Whr battery.

The Prestige 14 AI+ and Prestige 14 Flip AI+ are MSI’s newest Panther Lake-powered laptops. Both can be configured with up to a Core Ultra X9 388H processor, 2 TB storage, and 64 GB of LPDDR5x memory.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI gaming laptop with Intel Panther Lake CPUs and GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs is now official. The notebook boasts a speedy 165 Hz OLED display, up to 64 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage.