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The Gram Book 15 may be the least expensive Gram model in the series, but the display leaves a lot to be desired even at the $800 price point.

Panther Lake-H has proven itself to be quite impressive thus far, but the lesser Panther Lake-U series loses a lot of what makes the architecture unique from predecessors.

We reviewed the updated Asus Zenbook S16 and it is an excellent everyday laptop with a brighter OLED screen. You also get a new AMD Ryzen AI 400 processor, which shows that Zen 5 is not outdated yet.

The Arc B390 may be powerful, but it can't quite outperform the 2024 XPS 14 GeForce RTX 4050 in many applications outside of synthetic 3DMark benchmarks.

The servicing procedure, while still relatively simple, has completely changed on this year's XPS redesign.

It's arguable that Dell should have never implemented touch-sensitive Function keys in the first place as Lenovo had already tried many years ago before promptly switching back.

The year-over-year raw CPU performance benefits are minimal on the surface, but they widen in favor of Intel's new Panther Lake series once throttling is accounted for.

The LG Gram Pro 17-inch weighs just 3.26 lbs and is only 0.6 inches thin, despite packing an RTX 5050 GPU. Paired with an Intel Core Ultra 7, 32 GB of RAM, and a 2 TB SSD, it's now $500 off at LG and includes a free 27-inch QHD 300 Hz monitor as part of the deal.

The ExpertBook Ultra is just barely over 1 kilogram and it can already run games almost as well as most budget gaming laptops over twice the size. Unfortunately, make sure you're next to a power outlet.

CheckMag Lenovo used to have a design feature called the roll cage in ThinkPads, a Magnesium frame that strengthened the chassis stability and protected the internals. This feature is back in a new iteration called "Space Frame" on the new ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 G11 and X1 Carbon G14. We were able to take a look at both at CES 2026.

With the newest version of its most premium ThinkPad laptop, Lenovo is prioritizing repairability. The X1 Carbon G14 has a new "space frame" construction with a modular keyboard and USB-C ports, as well as Intel's new "Panther Lake" Core Ultra X7 processors.

Convertible laptops with pen and touch have a long tradition in the ThinkPad series. On older models, the digitizer pen was always embedded within the laptop - but that was not the case on the X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 and Gen 10. With the new Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11, Lenovo has found a new place for the pen to stay. The new model also features Intel Core Ultra X9 CPUs and a more repairable design.

A compact gaming laptop with OLED and RTX 5070 - what sounds good at first turns out to be a worse overall package compared to the rivals from Asus and Razer, which are also more affordable.

After our comprehensive reviews, we can say that the current Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G6 is just not as good as the Dell Pro 13 Premium in the comparison of compact 13-inch business laptops. The biggest advantage of the Dell is the superior battery runtime.

The ThinkPad X-series has a ling tradition as compact business companions. Lenovo wants to improve the mobility even further with the new ThinkPad X13 G6, but this affects the quality and both the keyboard as well as the display hinges are disappointing.

High-tech accessible: Intel has announced five new stores around the world where end customers can experience the latest premium laptops from Dell, HP, Lenovo and Co. up close - all with the latest Intel processors, of course. One particular focus is on AI applications. One of the stores is located in Munich, Notebookcheck was present at the inauguration.

The OLED display features 1920 x 1200 resolution and HDR True Black 600 certification, but it is limited to 60 Hz refresh rate. Other highlights for this variant include 32 GB on-package LPDDR5X RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, dual Thunderbolt 4 connectors, microSD card reader and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro series was never cheap, but charging €1699 for the small Core Ultra 5 with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage is pretty confident. This is even €250 more expensive compared to the Apple MacBook Air M4.

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a slim 14-inch laptop for everyday tasks, but the OLED panel slowly loses touch to the competition. The rivals are starting to offer much more in terms of brightness.

TerraMaster touts the F4-425 as ideal for those who want a practically plug-and-play new NAS with Intel x86 architecture. It is rated to support up to 36% more storage than its immediate predecessor, and features a custom TRAID array that might deploy it up to 30% more efficiently than RAID5. The F4-425 is also rated to be fully compatible with apps such as Jellyfin, Plex and Google Drive, and to support two-way "millisecond-level" syncing with personal devices via TerraSync.

The iPhone 17, 17 Pro and Pro Max have just launched alongside a series-first upgrade rated to allow them to charge by 50% in as little as 20 minutes. A review of this technology suggests that it is enabled by a specific version of USB-C charging, that is, moreover, available only from Apple in just one of its own-brand power bricks at the time of writing.

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.

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.

TCL has announced a new technical partnership set to benefit its next-gen augmented-reality (AR) glasses at IFA 2025. The world's first RayNeo wearables with Audio by Bang & Olufsen are projected to launch worldwide by the fourth quarter of the year, but might be seen earlier than that in certain regions.

Sharge asserts that the next addition to its Disk series is much more than a portable SSD this time. It still fits in a pocket and fits an up to 4TB drive, yet also boasts the extra ports that might be left out of your latest laptop, tablet or handheld console. The Disk Pro also packs inbuilt cooling in its new transparent casing.

Acer has unveiled the Swift 16 AI at IFA 2025. Powered by Intel's upcoming Panther Lake mobile APUs, the laptop features a 16-inch 3K OLED display, a thinner build than its predecessor, and an impressively large haptic touchpad.

Acer introduces a new entry into their TravelMate laptop series for business at IFA Berlin: The Acer TravelMate X4 14 combines a lightweight metal chassis with Intel's Lunar Lake platform and an OLED WUXGA screen.

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.

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.

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.

Lighting a fire using a USB-C cable is usually highly inadvisable - although Aohi claims that it is one of its latest accessories' key features. The other is the integration of a miniature titanium-alloy cutting tool. The Prometheus cable itself is rated for high-speed 240 watt (W) charging and has a keychain-like, "EDC-Optimized" design.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop with a Lunar Lake APU, 32 GB of RAM, and a 3K 120 Hz display is enjoying a massive $350 discount at Best Buy. The Laptop lasts a long time on a single charge, is superbly built, and boasts quiet operation.

The Asus Zenbook S 16, powered by a Ryzen AI 9 365 Strix Point APU and a 120 Hz OLED display, is retailing at a cool 33% discount. The discounted price has made the Zenbook S 16 an excellent value, since it packs a beautiful display, sleek chassis, and good performance.

Huawei's next generation of flagship tablets is now thought to have an edge still denied by Apple to its own top-end iPad Pros: a truly cross-platform, PC-like UI. The MatePad Pro 2026 series could have a version of HarmonyOS that lets it use the same apps as the OEM's MateBook laptops.

LG has unveiled two new pro models in its latest LG Gram Pro lineup, the 16Z90TR and the 17Z90TR. With an Intel Core Ultra 7 255H CPU, AI features, a 144 Hz WQXGA display, an Nvidia RTX 5050 GPU, and up to 27 hours of battery life, the new lineup comes with a 16-inch and 17-inch design. Both devices are now available for sale via LG’s official website.

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.