Lunar Lake

It is 2026 already, but Lenovo clearly believes there is still life left in the Intel Lunar Lake platform that originally came out in 2024. Lenovo is releasing two new 16-inch models with Lunar Lake that previously were not available with the efficient Intel CPUs: The ThinkPad E16 Gen 3 and ThinkPad T16 Gen 4.

The Dell 14 Plus thin-and-light Windows laptop has dropped to less than $800 on Amazon. The laptop is powered by an 8-core Core Ultra 7 258V APU, 32 GB of on-board memory, and 1 TB of storage. There is also a decent-sized 64 Wh battery, which affords the laptop long battery life.

GMKtec recently introduced the K13 in China, and the compact mini PC is now available globally. It features the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, an upper mid-range CPU from the Lunar Lake lineup with the capable Arc 140V. The starting price is $669.99.

The Acer Aspire 14 AI laptop is now on sale on Amazon at a pretty affordable price after a massive 44% discount. Packing an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Lunar Lake APU and a 65 Wh battery under the hood, the laptop manages to be both relatively fast and long-lasting.

Lenovo is now selling 14-inch and 16-inch versions of its latest Yoga 7i 2-in-1 series. Built around Intel Panther Lake processors, the new Yoga 7i 2-in-1 also features OLED displays, 70 Wh batteries and up to 32 GB of RAM.

Acer's Predator Triton AI 14 wants to compete with the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and the Razer Blade 14. Our review of the Triton revealed some drawbacks, so can the overall package actually compete with the established rivals?

MSI has refreshed the Claw 8 AI+ again after launching the Polar Tempest Edition last year. This time, the company has confirmed that a new Glacier Blue Edition is coming soon with M.2 2280 storage. An ultra-limited Polar Void Edition has been pictured, too.

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.

For just $50 more, the Dell 16 Plus offers significantly faster graphics and NPU performance than the HP without requiring additional power.

The Acer Swift 16 AI ships with a brilliant OLED touch panel, a Lunar Lake processor, 16 GB of memory, and a 1 TB SSD. It also delivers when it comes to connectivity, offering two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a full-speed HDMI 2.1.

This lightweight 17-incher also packs on-die 32 GB LPDDR5-8533 RAM, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, a bright enough 17-inch 2,560 x 1,600 panel with excellent colors, as well as two Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is a staple in the business world. It is a device with many strengths. Unfortunately, its screen is not really among them. The latest ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 certainly has a workable display, but there are still key areas that can be improved.

The ThinkPad T14 series is among the most well known and liked business laptop series. It is not a premium series, but it delivers a well-rounded combination of quality and features. With the lastest Intel Lunar Lake CPU, it is more efficient than ever, setting a new battery life record for the T14 series.

How does the rather flexible chassis of the Gram 17 fare in everyday use? Here's our long-term conclusion after two years, a fall down the stairs and an inexpensive display repair.

The Lenovo Yoga 7 features a 1,200p touch-capable display, an Intel Core Ultra 226V processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Rounding things off are a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Dell's 16 Plus 2-in-1 features a latest-gen Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16 GB of speedy RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a 1,200p touch-capable display. Support for Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 round out the package.

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.

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.

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.

Speakers on mini PCs don't need to have the best bass levels or balance, but they should at least be loud enough to fill conference rooms or busy retail environments. The new integrated speaker in the MSI Cubi 2MG is far too soft in this respect.

The MSI Cubi NUC 2MG may be reliable and straightforward with good customer support, but its limited upgradeability is disappointing for a $900 mini PC.

The OmniBook X Flip 16 features a 1,200p IPS touch display, Intel's Core Ultra 7 256V, 16 GB of on-package memory, as well as a 1 TB SSD. Support for Wi-Fi 6E and a Thunderbolt 4 port round out the package.

The H3C MegaBook is a rather unusual device despite appearances suggesting otherwise. Although the MegaBook looks like a Microsoft Surface Pro at first glance, it supports Android and Windows dual-booting with a 120 Hz OLED display and a fanless Intel Lunar Lake configuration.

The OneXPlayer X1 Air contains a few theoretical advantages over the OneXPlayer X1 Pro like more efficient processors and a built-in kickstand. Unfortunately, One-Netbook has replaced OCuLink eGPU connectivity with the lesser seen Mini SSD solution.

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 durability of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon series is more accessible at its $1,569 sale price. A reduced weight and crisp 14-inch OLED display are highlights of this Lenovo laptop. Enterprising users on the go will also encounter extended battery life and versatile connectivity.

Asus' Zenbook S 14 features an Intel Lunar Lake processor, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 2.8K high-refresh-rate OLED touchscreen. Rounding out the package are a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as support for the latest wireless standards.

Samsung's Galaxy Book5 360 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, 16 GB of on-package RAM, a 512 GB SSD, and a vibrant AMOLED touch panel. Completing the package are a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.

The Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 convertible laptop has been discounted by a massive 36% margin at Best Buy. The resulting price has pushed the Dell 16 Plus well below $1,000, making it a solid value. The laptop packs a Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 256V APU, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 254V has smiled for the cameras, at least on benchmark sites, as leaks on PassMark, Furmark, and Vulkan point to yet another entry-level Lunar Lake chip soon.

The launch of the OneXPlayer X1 Air is almost upon us. Despite only debuting a month ago, the company behind the device has confirmed that the OneXPlayer X1 Air will be orderable later this month with four advantages over the existing OneXPlayer X1 and OneXPlayer X1 Pro.

SSD transfer rates can start out as high as 7000 MB/s before falling down to just 2300 MB/s when stressed. Users who constantly transfer large files between systems may want to keep this in mind about the Dynabook Portege.

The Portege Z40L-N is about 20 percent lighter than the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14, but it can also run up to 25 percent slower despite carrying the same Core Ultra 7 258V CPU.

Dell has equipped the 14 Plus convertible, which succeeds the Inspiron series, with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, and a 16:10 IPS touch display. A Wi-Fi 7 wireless card and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity complete the package.

Lenovo first introduced the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 at CES 2025, and the company has finally made the rollable laptop available to purchase. The config with Intel Core Ultra 7 258V CPU is currently retailing for $3,299 on the official store.

Display clouding or backlight bleeding is most common on lower-end laptop models. On higher-end models like the EliteBook, however, they should be less noticeable instead of the other way around.

HP offers not one or two, but at least three (EliteBook X G1i 14, EliteBook Ultra G1i 14, and EliteBook X G1a 14) high-end 14-inch EliteBook laptops with very similar visual designs and names between them. Their specifications are otherwise quite different to target separate market segments.

HP's latest 14-inch business subnotebook is lowkey one of the longest-lasting laptops in the EliteBook family due largely to the Lunar Lake CPU and undemanding 60 Hz IPS touchscreen.