Arrow Lake

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?

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 like the Asus ROG NUC 2025.

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

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.

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 small margin—while consuming significantly less power and costing less.

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 Legion Pro 5 16IAX10 with an RTX 5070, offers some useful insight into how much VRAM might actually be “enough.”

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?

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

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

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 still no match for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D.

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.

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.

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?

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 with CSO-DIMM compatibility, plus up to 16 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage and integrates a bright 15.3-inch IPS display with 1600p resolution and 300 Hz refresh rate.

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 powerful Nvidia RTX GPUs and Intel Arrow Lake H and HX CPUs.

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.

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.

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 seems superior due to the larger case, plus the price starts at $699, with a 128 GB RAM option that does not break the bank.

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 RTX 5090 GPUs too.

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.

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.

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 connector, DP 2.1 video out, SD-Express card reader and Wi-Fi 7 option.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 quickly reveals the secrets of this elusive new model.

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.

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.

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.

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 Lake HX and the Nvidia RTX Pro 5000.

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.

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.

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 RTX 5070 Ti GPU, gamers will enjoy 300Hz visuals on a 1600p screen.

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.

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 with 1920 x 1200 resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate. Port selection is missing Thunderbolt 4 and a card reader.

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.

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.

The XPS name may be dead and buried, but the model is alive and well this year with no major external changes for a familiar look and feel.