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The Core 16 M25 from the German manufacturer XMG is a 16-inch gamer, but it is not limited to gaming thanks to the simple design. With good performance figures, comprehensive maintenance options, and a good IPS screen, the Core 16 is an interesting all-rounder.

RTX 5070 laptops are pricey, but where do you get more for your money? We just reviewed the two 16-inch models XMG Core 16 (M25) and Asus TUF Gaming A16, which use the same graphics card, but have a slightly different approach.

HP sells its EliteBook 8 G1a 14 with both the AMD Ryzen 200 and the AMD Ryzen AI 300 CPUs. Which one should you choose? For many users, the older Zen 4 CPUs arguably make more sense, considering they are cheaper.

The thumb screws on the bottom of the unit are a good idea on paper, but their poor implementation makes them difficult to remove even with tools.

GMKtec has won the American Good Design 2025 Platinum Award for its Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered EVO-X2. To celebrate, the company has discounted the Strix Halo mini PC, making the base configuration drop below $1,400 with a special code.

The Minisforum MS-S1 Max launched as a new Stirx Halo mini PC that comes with two USB4 v2 ports. This powerful system with 128 GB of RAM is now available to pre-order on the global store at $2,299.

The Framework system consumes about 40 W less power than the competing GMK mini PC while offering essentially the same CPU and GPU performance.

Starting today, the new prices represent a sizable 25 percent off the original launch prices of all three Blade 14 configurations.

AMD has shown off four new enterprise-grade Ryzen Pro CPUs for desktops. Three of them belong to the Ryzen 9000 series with Zen 5 cores, while the fourth is a Ryzen 7000 series model with Zen 4 cores.

AMD has shown off two new CPUs on its website: Ryzen 5 9500F and Ryzen 7 9700F. Both CPUs come with an iGPU and lower clocks than their X-branded counterparts.

Minisforum has confirmed that the MS-S1 Max mini-PC will be launching later this week. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB of RAM, the Minisforum MS-S1 Max also features a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and a pair of USB V2 ports capable of delivering 80 Gbps each.

The GPD Win 5 is among the first gaming handhelds powered by the AMD Strix Halo processors, and the company has just announced the Chinese prices of the device. This new gaming handheld will start at CNY 8,699, around $1,221.

The Asus ProArt P16 finally gets high-end GPU options all the way up to the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop as well as a new 4K tandem OLED option with 120 Hz, which improves the brightness significantly. We already had the chance to take a look at the new version of the creator laptop.

Users who don't read the fine print between the EliteBook 8 G1a 16 touch and non-touch configurations may be surprised to find that the colors on one option will be noticeably worse than the other.

Most of the physical changes to the EliteBook G1a 16 are improvements over the previous generation model in terms of thickness and usability. Internally, however, the Zen 5 CPU performs about the same as the older Zen 4 option.

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.

The Aoostar TA95X3D MoDT series has officially launched in China. This Mobile on Desktop (MoDT) motherboard can be configured with up to the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, has PCIe 5.0 GPU support, and features dual Gen 5 SSD slots.

The Seaviv AIdeaStation R1 is one of the latest mini PCs to arrive with the extremely powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, featuring 16 cores and the discrete-class Radeon 8060S iGPU. Clearly, AMD's Strix Halo APUs are becoming the go-to choice for many high-end mini PCs.

The Minisforum MS-S1 Max has been showcased at IFA 2025. It's a new AMD Strix Halo mini PC that features the Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which packs the Radeon 8060S iGPU. The system also has two 80 Gbps USB4 v2 ports and dual 10G LAN.

GPD has clarified that its new Win 5 gaming handheld will be available in three variants at launch, including with the lower-powered AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 APU. Unfortunately, it may not be possible to order the GPD Win 5 with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128 GB RAM globally, at least initially.

Aokzoe has hinted at imminent global availability for its AMD Strix Halo-based mini-PC. Now considered the 'next generation of Aokzoe', the so-called Aokzoe AI Mini PC will rival the likes of the GMKtec EVO-X2 with up to 128 GB of RAM and 96 GB assignable to its powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU.

At IFA 2025, Acer has introduced the Swift Air 16 powered by AMD Krackan Point APUs with integrated Radeon graphics. The Swift Air 16 Copilot+ PC has a lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy construction and comes with a 2.8K AMOLED display option. Prices start from €999.

The Win 5 is expected to be the first AMD Strix Halo gaming handheld that will be available to purchase soon. GPD has already showcased the device's external battery design and has now demoed a battery extension cable.

The Blade 14 offers significantly faster graphics performance at nearly the same weight and size all for the same $2000 price point. You'll have to really value the slightly larger display of the Dell to choose it over the Razer.

Thanks to some ingenious custom coolers and motherboard design, FEVM manages to squeeze a desktop-grade Ryzen 7 9800X3D along with an RTX 4080 LP or RTX 5000 LP Ada GPUs in MXM form-factor into a 2.5 liter chassis inspired by Apple's Mac Studio. Temperatures seem in line to what we would see on a regular desktop setup, but system noise is certainly higher given the smaller enclosure.

While many ultrabooks use soldered RAM and only offer a limited number of ports, the InfinityBook Pro 14 from Tuxedo is the complete opposite. It is easy to upgrade the memory, you can install two full-size SSDs and there are plenty of ports including Ethernet.

XMG is offering a broader range of processor options for the 2025 EVO 15 lineup. These include four AMD CPUs from the Krackan and Strix Point series and a single Intel Arrow Lake-H option with a few notable platform differences. Other key specifications include a 99.8 Wh battery, a 1600p display with 500 nits brightness, extensive connectivity, up to 16 TB of SSD storage, and up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM. Prices start at €999.

The Monochrome 2 is a custom-built small form-factor PC made by a fanless enthusiast. Packing the powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, courtesy of a Framework Desktop board, the passively cooled 4.5-liter chassis seemingly does a pretty decent job of taming the beastly chip at 100 watts.

The Framework 16 laptop has been refreshed with new CPUs from AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series. They can now be paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 on top of the existing Radeon RX 7700S option.

The OneXPlayer Super X was recently announced as a new convertible tablet with the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. This Strix Halo gaming handheld has now been fully detailed, and the company has showcased its gaming performance with demos.

The Acemagic F5A is available to pre-order ahead of the September 10 launch, and the company is currently offering an exclusive promotional discount. It cuts $130 off the already discounted pre-sale price of the new AMD Strix Point mini PC.

The Geekom A9 Max is now officially available in the global market, and the company is offering a promotional discount price. This new AMD Strix Point mini PC with 32 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage is currently available at $999.

Even though the MS-S1 Max model has been teased since May, Minisforum had not previously revealed any other spec except the obvious Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU. The latest teaser finally reveals the case design, maximum TDP specs and the surprising addition of two USB4 V2 connectors. Full specs are expected to be revealed in a few days.

Even with an October 16th release date, Microsoft and Asus haven’t finalized the ROG Xbox Ally price. Still, a new leak points to a pre-order date in September. The same source divulges the price of the unconfirmed Asus ROG Raikiri II Pro Xbox controller.

The Acemagic F5A has been recently detailed by the company. It's a new mini PC featuring the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and the system comes with one OCuLink and dual USB4 ports. It now has a September 2025 launch window, but the company has yet to reveal the starting price.

HP is upgrading its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L gaming desktop PCs with AMD Zen 5 processors up to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D together with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 graphics up to the RTX 5090. HP is also introducing an Omen 35L Stealth Edition sans any RGB lighting and optional Intel 14th gen CPUs targeted at eSports gamers.

Both models can be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI 9 365 or Ryzen AI 7 350 combined with an RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 dGPU. Highlights include fast 300 Hz 1600p displays with high colour gamut coverage, support for up to 128 GB of plug-in RAM, up to 16 TB of SSD storage and a 99.8 Wh battery, plus a USB4 connector and full-size SD Express card reader.

The Beelink GTR9 Pro has now made a global debut. This new Strix Halo mini PC comes with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, and it's currently available to pre-order at $1,985, a pre-sale discounted price from the listed $2,399 tag.

The OneXPlayer Super X has been officially teased. Sticking with a similar design to the other X-series devices, it's a convertible gaming handheld but with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, which brings the powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU.

We just reviewed the two gaming laptops Asus ROG Strix G18 and the XMG Focus 17 M25, which follow a completely different approach. While the XMG wants to offer the best price-performance ratio, Asus prioritizes features. But what is more important?

The Minix ER936-AI and ER937-AI are now available to purchase. These two AMD Strix Point mini PCs are also enjoying limited-time launch discounts, making the former drop to $789 during the promotional phase.

A new leak reveals when the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X will be available for purchase in the open market. It won't hit shelves until about two months after its rumoured Gamescom 2025 reveal.

A reliable X leaker has revealed some information about some new AMD Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs. One will have 8 CPU cores and 92 MB of L3 cache, while the other will come with 16 cores and 192 MB of L3 cache.

The "Star Core Super AI Computer" is a new mini PC offered by Xiaomi, and it features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395, a top-end option from the Strix Halo lineup. It's paired with 128 GB of RAM, and the crowdfunding price is around $1,941.