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Aoostar appears to be closing in on its first AMD Strix Halo mini-PC release. First previewed over the summer, the Aoostar Nex395 has returned with a fresh design while retaining the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and up to 128 GB of RAM that would make it one of the most powerful mini-PCs around.

AMD's next-gen Ryzen AI 400 laptop CPUs are slated to launch next year. One of them, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, has been spotted online with specs similar to those of its Strix Point counterpart.

One-Netbook has confirmed that the OneXPlayer Super X will be launching soon. With a global release also planned, the company has also revealed that its Asus ROG Flow Z13 alternative will boast optional liquid cooling to deliver up to 120 W to its AMD Strix Halo APU.

XMG expands its lineup of 17.3-inch laptops with the new Apex 17 M25, largely based on the same chassis as the Focus 17 launched earlier this year. Unlike the Intel-based Focus model, however, the Apex 17 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060.

AMD showed off numerous roadmaps at its Financial Analyst Day. It included its next-gen Zen 6 and Zen 7 architectures and confirmed the existence of Medusa Point and Gorgon Point for laptops.

GPD is preparing to refresh the Win 5. Announced shortly after the release of the comparable OneXFly Apex, the GPD Win 5 will soon match its OneXPlayer counterpart with up to 128 GB of RAM. Also, this higher memory capacity will be complemented by a fresh 'Panda' colour option.

The Sixunited AXP77 is a new AMD Strix Halo-powered 2-in-1. Also equipped with a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 75 Wh battery, the Sixunited AXP77 could well be one of the first devices featuring AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and Ryzen AI Max+ 392 APUs, too.

Until now, AMD has only offered its impressive Radeon 8060S iGPU with its AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395. A partner has confirmed that a cheaper 12-core option could soon be available though, without compromising on GPU performance like the Ryzen AI Max 390 does.

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?

An unreleased AMD Strix Halo chip has shown up on the PassMark database. It is called the Ryzen AI Max+ 388 and it comes with an 8-core CPU.

The Abee AI Station delivers up to 176 W of power to its AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395 APU and Radeon 8060S iGPU thanks to its advanced liquid cooling solution. Also equipped with 128 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, the Abee AI Station is said to remain at around 35 dB(A) even under full load.

Amazon and Best Buy boast a 14-inch OLED laptop deal that’s drawing attention. The compact Razer Blade 14 relies on a Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and DLSS 4-compatible RTX 5070 GPU. While the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 may have the performance edge, the Blade 14’s build quality is class-leading.

Morefine has expanded the availability of its GMKtec EVO-X2 rival. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 APU, Radeon 8060S iGPU and 128 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the compact mini-PC has jumped in price since its debut, too.

The first mini PCs produced by Sapphire integrate up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU with dedicated 50 TOPS NPU and support up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM along with dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs. Port selection features among others 2x USB4 connectors and the case comes with a magnetic top cover for easy upgrades.

The year-over-year benefits between the 2024 and 2025 Omen 17 models are relatively minor when it comes to processor performance despite the jump from Zen 4 to Zen 5.

Core temperatures plateau at around 70 C while fan noise top out at 50 dB(A) when gaming to be on the cooler and quieter side for the category.

Asus listened to our criticism and finally offers a faster version of the ProArt P16. Thanks to high-end mobile GPUs and a very bright OLED panel, this is probably the best overall package on the market.

Serial leaker Moore's Law Is Dead has revealed some interesting information concerning the release date of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 dual-3D V-Cache CPU. Per the leaker, the CPU isn't expected to hit store shelves until Q1 2026.

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.

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is the first device with Microsoft's new Xbox full-screen mode. Using Windows on the handheld is now easier, but there is no performance advantage and SteamOS still has a clear advantage.

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 naming scheme seems a bit of a stretch, but the upgrade to 192 MB L3 cache could help AMD maintain superiority over Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake Refresh models. On the other hand, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D only comes with faster boost clocks, allowing AMD to maintain things competitive at this price tier.

Sarah Bond has tried to clear up misconceptions about ROG Xbox Ally pricing. A new interview addresses why Asus made many of the decisions with MSRPs and specs. Some buyers would have preferred a new Xbox console that was more competitively priced.

Asus's gaming handheld is polarizing in its unusual design, but the new grips are extremely comfortable. Anyone who has used the new ROG Xbox Ally X once will certainly not want to go back to a traditional handheld design.

While the AMD-based S510AD model comes with a 15.6-inch display, the Intel-based B360 Plus laptop features a smaller 13.3-inch panel that is brighter. Getac offers varied processor options, especially for the Intel model. Default ports include Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, but there are lots of optional ports including serial, 2.5 GbE NIC, HF RFID reader, smart card reader and even VGA. Wi-Fi 7 + BT5.4 is offered by default.

Asus has updated its ROG NUC 2025 mini-PC again after a spate of refreshes throughout the spring and summer. Moving away from Intel this time, Asus had opted for an AMD APU that outperforms its Intel counterparts.

Switch 2 specs seem inferior to the ROG Xbox Ally X, anchored by its Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme chip. Even so, real-world performance might make gamers regret purchasing the Windows 11 handheld. Benefiting from DLSS, many Switch 2 games also look crisper than on the pricier alternative.

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.