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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.

The Thunderbolt 5 connection that is equivalent to PCIe 4.0 X4 is advertised to lag only 5% behind a desktop variant running on a PCIe 4.0 X16 slot. Granted, TB5 is not that mainstream as of yet, so the port is USB4 backwards compatible, as well. In addition to the eGPU side, Aorus RTX 5060 Ti AI Box may also act as a docking station with 3x USB-A 10 Gbps ports and Ethernet card.

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.

Even though these are some of Dynabook's lightest models to date, the new G-series ultrabooks offer MIL grade chassis sturdiness and an impressive port selection that includes 2x Thunderbolt 4 and a microSD card reader. The more expensive variants are powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, while the affordable ones feature the Core Ultra 5 125U processor. All models come with 16 GB LPDDR5X-6400 RAM.

Users can equip the Karbon 524 mini PCs with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 165H processor, an Nvidia RTX A4000 Ada Generation SFF desktop-grade GPU, 96 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 8 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Port selection includes 2x Thunderbolt and quad 2.5 GbE NICs plus optional Wi-Fi 7.

The new Nimbini v4 Pro Edition mini PCs feature a fanless case with radiator fins that can be upgraded with even more fins for increased cooler efficiency. This model is based on the NUC 15 Pro motherboards that integrate ports like dual Thunderbolt 4 and dual HDMI 2.0b and can be configured with up to a Core Ultra 7 265H processor complemented by up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 and 4 TB storage.

Honor managed to improve the keyboard of the new MagicBook Art 14 2025 even further, despite the slim chassis construction. The result is a more comfortable typing experience than on modern ThinkPads, which used to the gold standard for laptop keyboards years ago.

Volta's next gadget will allow a user to charge iPhones that still have Lightning ports and devices that still have microUSB ports using a single USB-C cable. It is touted to go beyond the average magnetic adapter with support for the latest Thunderbolt 5 standard, with its up-to-240W power delivery and 120Gb/s data transfers. Volta has unveiled an up-to-60% discount ahead of its launch.

A reliable leaker has provided a first look at Lenovo's ThinkPad dock equipped with Thunderbolt 5 ports. Dubbed the ThinkPad Smart Dock 7500, the dock appears to feature numerous ports, including dual Thunderbolt 5 connections that can provide up to 120 Gbps transfer speeds.

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.

Lenovo equips its new business convertible with Intel's Arrow Lake processor, but combines them with onboard memory and a weak cooling unit. A Lunar Lake chip or an AMD Strix Point processor would have been a better choice.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 eliminates the biggest weakness of its predecessor and is finally super slim. However, this comes with a few compromises, as our review shows. We have summarised these for you in a compact format.

The new convertible ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 convinces with good business features including 5G connectivity, but you only get 60 Hz displays with the Full-HD resolution. Considering the high price, this is hard to justify.

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.

Thunderbolt 5, two Ethernet ports, PCIe 5.0 and the fastest mobile components you can currently get - Schenker's mobile workstation Key 18 Pro offers all the features you could want and is also equipped with the most powerful components. You can even get up to 256 GB RAM.

The 32 GB DDR5-4800 RAM + 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD configuration offers the best value. Besides the mini router setup with 6x NICs, it also comes with a robust port selection including Thunderbolt 4 and DP + HDMI video outputs.

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 Asus ROG Strix G18 is a large 18-inch gaming notebook that offers a powerful AMD processor and a good IPS screen. Priced at 2300 Euros, however, you only get the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, which does not really suit the processor or the price tag.

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?

It looks like Lenovo offers two very similar and affordable laptops ThinkPad E14 series as well as the ThinkBook 14. So where are the differences between the real business laptop and the prosumer device? We compare the two current 14-inch models.

It seems like manufacturers of office laptops are finally prioritizing maintainability once again. The new Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 can accommodate two SSDs and two RAM modules, which means that the memory can be easily upgraded to 128GB if needed.

With the Z2 Mini G1a, HP presents a compact workstation that relies on AMD's new Strix Halo APU for the first time. The combination of powerful CPU performance, integrated RDNA 3.5 graphics, and space-saving design is aimed at creative professionals, developers, and power users. In our test, we examined how the mini PC performs in everyday use—from performance and cooling to system efficiency.

Lenovo's affordable office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 performed very well in our review. You can also get the more powerful Core Ultra 7 255H including the faster Arc Graphics 140T, but is it worth the additional charge? We tested it.

Powered by up to a Core Ultra 7 255H, the new Focus NX Gen 3 models can be equipped with up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and 6 TB storage. They also come pre-installed with the latest Kubuntu distro plus a suite of customized tools.

Lenovo further improved its budget office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 and the result is a really good office laptop that does not break the bank. The new 120 Hz screen in particular is an excellent choice for productive tasks.

Razer equips the new Blade 18 with a so called dual-mode display, where you can change the frequency from 240 Hz in 4K to 440 Hz in Full-HD. But does that really make sense, or should this have been an optional screen?

The new Razer Blade 18 offers very fast components and is currently one of the fastest laptops you can get. It is even 1 kg lighter and even a bit quieter than the big rival Alienware 18. However, the Razer is also more expensive.

This year's Focus 17 gaming laptop from XMG is marketed as one of the more affordable gaming laptops powered by the Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti. In order to keep prices below €2,000, XMG kept the previous gen Raptor Lake/-R processors and the port selection is missing TB4 connectors. However, the 17.3-inch screen features a quality IPS panel with 1440p resolution and 240 Hz.

Khadas is shaking up the mini PC segment with the Mind 2s. It’s an extremely compact, modular and powerful device for office apps. It can also be a laptop replacement or hooked up to an eGPU for gaming, so this little powerhouse tries to do it all. However, Khadas still needs to deliver when it comes to accessories.

Asus' new ExpertBook B5 B5606 is a large business laptop with the latest Intel Arrow Lake processor and a high-resolution 144 Hz IPS display. However, there are quality issues such as the rickety display and weak hinges that prove disruptive in everyday use.

The Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 features 3x Zen 5 cores and 5x Zen 5c cores for a total of 16 threads plus the powerful Radeon 880M iGPU. Topton is offering it in a basic mini PC configuration that costs only ~$360, which is more than $200 less than the AI 9 HX 370 model featuring 4 more cores and a slightly faster iGPU.

This model only comes with 16 GB LPDDR5-8533 RAM, does not include a stylus and the 1920 x 1200 OLED touchscreen is limited to 60 Hz refresh rate. However, there are some premium features that still recommend it, like the efficient Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor with integrated Arc Graphics 140V GPU, a speedy 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, microSD card reader and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Processor options include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, AI 9 365 and AI 7 350, which can be complemented with up to 128 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and up to 16 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD storage. Another upgrade is the brighter 2,880 x 1,800 LTPS IPS screen that can hit 500 nits.

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 arrives with a high-refresh-rate 2.8K OLED panel, an Intel Lunar Lake processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB M.2 SSD. Port selection is a bit limited, although buyers do get a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports, in addition to Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support.

A normal work day spans eight hours - the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Intel Lunar Lake lasts 21 hours. With the great efficiency of the Intel platform, Lunar Lake turns out to be the best choice for business laptops.

OWC has launched the ThunderBlade X12, a high-speed external Thunderbolt 5 RAID drive designed for creators working with 8K films and 3D/VR projects, featuring up to 96 TB storage.