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Fast, but loud! Acer's Nitro 5 series is known for its affordable gaming machines. The latest Alder Lake CPU and a fast GeForce RTX 3060 aim to put this particular model on solid footing. However, there is a lot of criticism in terms of noise. More details can be found in the following review.

Entry-level GeForce RTX 3050 gaming. After having just reviewed the TUF Dash F15 with GeForce RTX 3070 graphics, let's see how it compares to the less expensive GeForce RTX 3050 option. The cheaper GPU is slower, of course, but it disappoints in other key areas as well.

Mini-LED touchscreen with 1,100 nits. 1,100 nits of real HDR gaming for the first time thanks to mini-LED in a laptop: Asus' ROG Flow X16 is a 16-inch convertible that remains permanently cool despite its compact design and 140 watts of power, thus performing better than other upper-class notebooks while also remaining quieter.

Husky i7 outclasses the competition With up to 120 W of constant CPU power consumption, the i7-12700H is even challenging the more expensive i9 CPUs. And with 16 GB of RAM, 2 TB of NVME storage and an unleashed RTX 3060, gamers and content-creators have all manner of performance reserves at their disposal. Does the 16-inch QHD display, and over-the-top connectivity deliver that convincing overall package? That’s what we aim to clarify here.

Switched. The Asus TUF F15 is an upper mid-range QHD gaming laptop with a well-rounded configuration: The Core i7-12650H, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop version, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 of TB SSD. The matte QHD display covers the DCI-P3 color space almost completely. The Alder Lake CPU's E-cores can be deactivated.

Maximum configuration. With its 17-inch display, Nvidia graphics, and Intel's Core i7 CPU, Lenovo's V17 G2 is well suited for office and multimedia tasks, including simple gaming. Our review shows whether the additional premium for the top equipment is worthwhile for the otherwise affordable laptop.

Lots of talent - with ifs and buts. Schenker advertises the new XMG Pro 15 with a powerful RTX 3080 Ti as an all-round talent for gamers and workstation users. Powerful hardware meets a new Clevo case, which is intended to improve on the weaknesses of the predecessor. Whether this succeeds is revealed in our detailed review below.

Exhilarating. The Intel Core i9-12900H, which is already powerful on its own, is not only supported by Nvidia's premium graphics card. The extensive connectivity and a very distinct cooling system also indicate that the laptop is striving for the highest performance. However, Schenker probably has another reason for calling the laptop a gaming workstation, and this also became noticeable in our review.

Revamped Swift 3. The compact Acer Swift X 16 is suitable for mobile gaming in Full HD thanks to Nvidia's RTX 3050 and its 16-inch panel. Whether the 16:9 can perform in multimedia applications is revealed in our review. After all, Acer advertises complete sRGB color space coverage.

Weaknesses in the details. With the Inspiron 15 Plus, Dell offers a sleek and compact multimedia laptop that is suitable for all kinds of purposes. We took a detailed look at the 15-inch laptop.

Intel 12th gen Core i7 HX debut. The 110 W Core i7-12800HX CPU isn't pulling any punches. Power consumption is certainly high, but the gains are well worth it especially for the target audience of enthusiasts and performance hunters.

Powerhouse. With a Core i9-12900HX and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, the MSI laptop offers enough performance for 4K gaming, video editing, and rendering. In fact, it often reaches the best benchmark results we have seen from this GPU so far.

Water games. Users of powerful 15-inch gamers often have to live with high temperatures and noise levels. While laptop components are becoming increasingly efficient, it will probably be a while yet before gaming is possible on silent and cool high-performance laptops. Perhaps Schenker thought it was time for some practical interim solutions and so decided to experiment by creating a gaming laptop with an optional, liquid cooling system, the XMG Oasis. A successful piece of bridging technology? Find out in our review.

Dull or sharp? A Core i9-12900H and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti provide sufficient performance for 4k gaming, video processing, and rendering. The matte 4k display (IPS, 144 Hz) scores with a good color reproduction and high brightness. Our test shows what else the new Blade 17 in the high-end configuration can do.