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The GTi15 Ultra, which has 64 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, is now available worldwide. Pictured: the mini PC with eGPU dock. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink GTi15 Ultra goes global as new mini PC with 'full-performance' eGPU support

The Beelink GTi15 Ultra launched in China in July 2025, and now, the company has made the Intel Arrow Lake mini PC available to the global market. It supports Beelink's EX Pro eGPU dock, which promises "lossless" performance.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 19 Aug 2025 18:36

New Intel Arrow Lake Refresh leak claims up to 10% gaming performance improvement over vanilla Arrow Lake

Possible gaming performance of Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs has leaked, thanks to Moore's Law Is Dead. The leaker has revealed the major improvements that Intel is expected to implement in the Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs. One of thes...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Aug 2025 12:43

Good gaming laptop, but expensive: The Aorus Elite 16

One of the best RTX 5070 laptops is pretty pricey: Aorus Elite 16 review verdict

Paying over €2,000 for a gaming laptop with only 8GB of VRAM is a tough ask, but Gigabyte is trying it anyway. Therefore, we summarize our review findings and the pros and cons of the Aorus Elite 16.

Florian Glaser, 16 Aug 2025 04:27

16X Aurora ditches the older m16 R2 design for a toned-down version of the AW30 design inspired by the new Area-51 (Image source: Dell)

Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is a trimmed down Area-51 gaming laptop for the masses

If you don't mind losing all those fancy RGB features of the Area-51, then the 16X Aurora can be much more affordable alternative without needing to settle for lower build quality.

Allen Ngo, 14 Aug 2025 20:25

GMKtec EVO-T1 with Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Image source: Notebookcheck)

GMKtec EVO-T1 review: Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 for AI models, LLMs and gaming via OCuLink

The GMKtec EVO-T1 defines new standards for high-end mini PCs with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. With 64 GB RAM and up to 80 watts TDP, it offers outstanding performance, complemented by extensive connectivity options, including su...

Sebastian Bade, 14 Aug 2025 12:00

Asus ROG Strix G18 G814 (image source: Notebookcheck)

The Asus ROG Strix G18 2025 with the RTX 5070 Laptop GPU is too expensive at €2300

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 t...

Andreas Osthoff, 14 Aug 2025 09:27

The NUC 15 Performance resembles a scaled-back ROG NUC (2025). (Image source: Asus)

Asus releases NUC 15 Performance mini-PCs with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 GPUs

Asus has now released the NUC 15 Performance months after its initial debut. Available with either the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX or the Core Ultra 9 275HX and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 or GeForce RTX 5070, the Asus NUC 15 Perform...

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2025 23:59

The Core Ultra 7 255U integrates similar features as the Core Ultra 7 155U but with improved CPU performance and performance-per-watt (Image source: Intel)

Core Ultra 7 255U vs. Core Ultra 155U: Early benchmarks show good multi-thread performance improvements

Our first benchmarks with the Core Ultra 7 255U are in and the results are pretty decent in terms of raw performance, but other aspects like the integrated NPU and GPU remain stagnant.

Allen Ngo, 08 Aug 2025 21:23

The new IdeaPad 2-in-1 16 is bigger, heavier, and oftentimes slower than the less expensive HP OmniBook X Flip 16 (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad 2-in-1 16 with Intel Arrow Lake offers too little for the price

Current alternatives like the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 16 can be thinner and lighter with a better display while costing hundreds of dollars less.

Allen Ngo, 07 Aug 2025 21:21

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G7 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 & ThinkBook 14 - Business vs. prosumer in comparison

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...

Andreas Osthoff, 06 Aug 2025 20:08

The ROG NUC (2025) comes in a single finish intended to be used vertically. (Image source: Asus)

Asus releases ROG NUC (2025) gaming mini-PCs globally with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 GPUs

Asus has expanded the availability of its ROG NUC (2025) gaming mini-PC to more markets. Now available across the UK, the US and the Eurozone, the Asus ROG NUC (2025) comes with Intel's Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and a choice be...

Alex Alderson, 06 Aug 2025 16:20

Samsung does not offer the Desktop DM500THZ-AD9A globally. (Image source: Samsung)

Rumoured Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra benchmark sightings are possibly red herrings

Samsung is expected to return to its Galaxy Book series later this year with the release of the Galaxy Book6 Ultra. With that in mind, recent benchmark sightings were interpreted as early evidence of Samsung's next high-end laptop...

Alex Alderson, 04 Aug 2025 14:26

Lenovo finally offers a better 120 Hz display for the affordable ThinkPad E14

Affordable office laptops are usually equipped with pretty bad screens because the cost is a major factor and office laptops are often connected to larger external screens anyway. Lenovo now finally offers a high-resolution IPS sc...

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Aug 2025 23:59

Intel's Core 5 120 rebrand arrives with eye-watering early pricing. An Intel facility in Oregon pictured. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core 5 120: Recycled six-core chip priced above newer Intel options

Intel has quietly rebranded its six-core i5-12400 silicon as the new Core 5 120 and 120F—yet both chips carry provisional price tags well above faster, newer CPUs in Intel’s lineup.

Nathan Ali, 03 Aug 2025 19:13

14-inch office laptop with great maintenance options: ThinkPad E14 G7 offers 2 SSD and 2 RAM slots

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 ...

Andreas Osthoff, 02 Aug 2025 19:06

Artistic render of Intel's Core Ultra CPUs. (Image source: Intel)

Intel silently adds three new power-efficient Arrow Lake CPUs to the portfolio

Intel has expanded its Core Ultra 5 235 lineup with a Core Ultra 5 235A, a 235TA, and a mobile 235UA. These have almost exactly the same specifications as the Core Ultra 5 235, the Core Ultra 5 235T, and the Core Ultra 5 235U.

Vineet Washington, 31 Jul 2025 18:07

The 2025 Lenovo ThinkPad workstation lineup (source: Lenovo/ITMedia)

Powerful Nvidia RTX Pro laptops incoming: Lenovo Japan teases ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 with RTX 5070 and 2025 ThinkPad P series

Better late than never: Lenovo is finally going to release their 2025 workstation lineup. Their Japanese branch teased the upcoming lineup, which includes the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with the Nvidia RTX Pro 5000, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1...

Benjamin Herzig, 30 Jul 2025 22:35

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 IAL, with the backcover removed (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

This Lenovo ThinkBook laptop is an upgradeability dream - and it is affordable

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 does not cost a lot, starting under $1,000 - and for that low price, it has awesome an upgrade potential, as all the components apart from the CPU can be upgraded. And while the processor is not upgra...

Benjamin Herzig, 30 Jul 2025 19:39

The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405CA weighs just 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs.). (Image source: Asus/Best Buy, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Big Asus Zenbook 14 OLED laptop price cut brings Core Ultra 9 285H-powered machine 30% below list price

The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405CA) launched earlier this year is now on sale for under $1,000. The laptop is powered by the top-end Core Ultra 9 285H Arrow Lake mobile CPU, 16 GB of memory, and a 1 TB SSD.

Fawad Murtaza, 28 Jul 2025 11:51

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G3 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Is the Core Ultra 7 255H worth it in the ThinkPad E16 G3? We tested it

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.

Andreas Osthoff, 23 Jul 2025 19:19

Kubuntu Focus NX Gen 3 appears to be a rebranded Asus NUC 15 Pro Slim. (Image Source: Kubuntu)

Kubuntu Focus NX Gen 3 mini PC lineup launched with Intel Arrow Lake-H processors and pre-installed Linux distro

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.

Bogdan Solca, 23 Jul 2025 14:58

The Minisforum M1 Pro also features a small integrated speaker. (Image source: Minisforum)

Minisforum releases new M1 Pro mini-PC with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and 128 GB of RAM

Minisforum has updated its mini-PC line-up with the M1 Pro. Available from today for under $400, the Minisforum M1 Pro can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor, 128 GB of RAM and 4 TB of PCIe 4.0 storage.

Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2025 00:01

AMD and Intel are reportedly releasing successors to their current-gen Zen 5 (pictured right) and Arrow Lake (pictured left) CPUs in 2026. (Image source: Unsplash, Intel, Notebookcheck, edited)

AMD is absolutely hammering Intel in CPU sales as even old AM4 chips outsold latest Arrow Lake CPUs last week

AMD CPUs massively outsold Intel chips last week on German retailer Mindfactory. The gap is so wide that the now old AM4 Ryzen CPUs like the Ryzen 7 5700X3D sold more units than all Intel CPU generations combined.

Fawad Murtaza, 21 Jul 2025 10:22

Lenovo's new ThinkPad E16 G3 is currently the best budget office laptop

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.

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Jul 2025 11:25

The 2025 Blade 18 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Do you really need 440 Hz? Why the new dual-mode display of the Razer Blade 18 is a downgrade for many users

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?

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Jul 2025 09:34

Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop seen on desktop (Image source: Allen Ngo)

Deal | The slim Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4080 GPU is at its lowest sale price yet

With gaming laptops, performance sometimes comes at the expense of portability. The slender Intel Core Ultra 9-powered Alienware x16 R2 breaks that mold with stable, high-refresh rate gaming. At a $1,800 sale price, the 16-inch Al...

Adam Corsetti, 19 Jul 2025 02:51

Arrow Lake Refresh will be more disappointing than expected

Despite recent reports, the Arrow Lake Refresh lineup will not get a new NPU. This means the upgrade will be limited to clock speed bumps compared to the current generation and that’s it.

Vineet Washington, 18 Jul 2025 20:13

The EVO-T1 currently starts at $999.99. Pictured: an OCuLink setup with the mini PC. (Image source: GMK - edited)

EVO-T1: Performance-focused GMKtec mini PC launches globally with discounts

GMKtec has made the EVO-T1 available for the global market. This Intel Arrow Lake mini PC comes with the high-end Core Ultra 9 285H, which is paired with 64 GB of RAM. There are promo discounts in place, making the system start at...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jul 2025 13:05

The GMKtec EVO-T1 has a rather intricate design for a modern mini-PC. (Image source: GMKtec)

GMKtec EVO-T1 confirmed for global release with up to $100 in launch discounts offered

GMKtec has just released the EVO-T1 in China with one of Intel's most powerful Arrow Lake-H processors. Now, the company has revealed initial plans to offer the OCuLink equipped mini-PC globally, including the prospect of receivin...

Alex Alderson, 16 Jul 2025 20:19

The LG Gram Pro 16Z90TR and the 17Z90TR models feature an Intel Core Ultra 7 series 2 255H chipset (Image source: LG)

LG introduces two new pro models in its ultra-light Gram lineup with Intel Core Ultra 7 CPUs

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...

Abhinav Fating, 16 Jul 2025 17:07

Razer Blade 18 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Razer's new Blade 18 is 1 kg lighter than the Alienware 18, but just as fast and even a bit quieter

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.

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Jul 2025 12:16

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX laptop CPU pulls ahead of the Core i5 14500HX CPU by quite a lot in Passmark. (Image source: Passmark, Intel, edited)

Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX laptop CPU somehow defeats desktop counterpart in CPU benchmark

With the Arrow Lake generation, it appears that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 desktop CPU bewilderingly fails to keep up with its laptop counterpart, the Core Ultra 5 245HX. Both CPUs feature the same 14-core setup, although the 245H...

Sambit Saha, 15 Jul 2025 18:07

Beelink's latest mini-PC jumps to an Intel Arrow Lake-H processor with external graphics card options. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink releases new GTi15 Ultra mini-PC with Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and up to 64 GB RAM

The GTi15 Ultra is Beelink's latest mini-PC to combine Intel processors with its innovative EX graphics card expansion dock. Now offered with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and 64 GB of RAM, the Beelink GTi15 Ultra also offers f...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jul 2025 16:34

Asus ExpertBook B5 B5605. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Asus ExpertBook B5: Good 16-inch display but there are quality issues

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...

Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jul 2025 13:26

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs: Upcoming desktop Intel chips to bring faster clock speeds and new NPU

Intel is expected to follow the Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" desktop CPUs with a minor update before pulling out all the stops with Nova Lake CPUs next year. Termed "Arrow Lake Refresh", this minor update reportedly brings a much ...

Fawad Murtaza, 07 Jul 2025 14:47

Turemetal's UP3 case is compact but packs outstanding heat dissipation potential (Image Source: ChipHell)

Intel's Core Ultra 7 265K desktop CPU runs at under 80° C in a Turemetal UP3 fanless mini-ITX case

The Intel Arrow Lake mid-range processors are power efficient enough to run at sub-80° C temperatures in a quality fanless mini- ITX case from Turemetal. More demanding loads could lead to 80° C temps, but day-to-day use cases do ...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jul 2025 17:03

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16 vs Legion Pro 7i 16: We reviewed both

We've tested the 16-inch variant sof both the Legion Pro 5 and the Legion Pro 7. The Pro 7 is considerably more expensive, so what are the differences? We'll clarify and also take a look at our benchmark results.

Christian Hintze, 03 Jul 2025 00:39