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Is Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 the best Windows multimedia laptop?

The Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 is Lenovo's high-end multimedia laptop and fights with the Asus ProArt P16 for the crown in Windows multimedia segment. Is the new OLED screen of the Yoga enough, or should it also have faster GPU options?

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Oct 2025 23:24

HP Omen 16 gaming laptop front view (Image source: HP)

Deal | This HP Omen 16 gaming laptop deal with RTX 5070 provides max value at a $910 discount

In the latest HP gaming laptop deal, the Omen 16 outperforms many similarly priced budget candidates. An AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU and RTX 5070 graphics card elevate the status of the 16-inch notebook. The cheaper fallback option to the ...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Oct 2025 21:25

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 G10 Aura Edition (image source: Notebookcheck)

The new Tandem-OLED panel in Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i is currently the best notebook display

Lenovo offers many devices with good OLED screens in 2025, but the brand-new 3.2K OLED is on another level with brightness levels of up to 1,600 nits, AdobeRGB as well as improved efficiency. Is this also a preview for the upcomin...

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Oct 2025 20:13

XMG Core 16 M25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's Core 16 M25 AMD is a good all-rounder for gaming and work

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...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Oct 2025 21:37

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 with Nvidia RTX Pro GPU (image source: Lenovo).

Most powerful commercial laptop models finally available: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G3, T1g Gen 8 and P14s Gen 6 Intel now orderable

Launched at IFA 2025, the most powerful ThinkPad models have finally made it to the market. Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel, among others, are now available in the US. They all come with ...

Benjamin Herzig, 10 Oct 2025 20:19

Who offers the better RTX 5070 gaming laptop for €2,200? - XMG Core 16 vs. Asus TUF Gaming A16

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.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Oct 2025 20:01

Asus TUF Gaming A16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus TUF Gaming A16 is unbalanced in terms of performance and features

A very fast RTX 5070 Laptop with Advanced Optimus and G-Sync, but also a Zen 4 processor and neither USB 4, nor Wi-Fi 7 - the new Asus TUF Gaming A16 makes some compromises despite the high price tag. Is it really worth €2,200?

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Sep 2025 16:34

Nvidia might've postponed the launch of its new RTX 50 Super series of graphics cards (Image source: Nvidia, edited)

Latest GeForce RTX 50 Super release date rumor pushes launch further back

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super GPUs were initially expected to land sometime in Q4 2025. However, subsequent leaks have continued to push the release window back. According to information revealed by Benchlife, the GeForce RTX 50...

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Sep 2025 14:09

Asus equips the new TUF Gaming A16 with an improved 165 Hz display and replaceable RAM

Asus equips its new mainstream gamer TUF Gaming A16 with replaceable RAM as well as a much better 165 Hz display and therefore fixes two big issues we had with the previous model. The performance of the RTX 5070 Laptop is often su...

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Sep 2025 19:10

The ProArt P16 is now available with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPUs. (Image source: Asus)

Asus refreshes ProArt P16 laptop with new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and 64 GB RAM model

Asus has updated the ProArt P16 again, less than a month after the laptop's prior refresh. With the GeForce RTX 5090 variant now available in some markets, Asus has added to it with a cheaper GeForce RTX 5080 option that retains u...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2025 18:25

4K and up to 1,600 nits. | Asus ProArt P16 Preview - Now with RTX 5090 Laptop and Lumina Pro OLED

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...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Sep 2025 10:05

The Lenovo ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 (image source: Lenovo)

A new premium laptop that the manufacturer does not want to talk about: Lenovo quietly releases powerful RTX ThinkPad

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 qu...

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Sep 2025 01:09

XMG NEO 16 E25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's NEO 16 & PRO 16 do not get G-Sync and Advanced Optimus support after all

The 2025 XMG NEO 16 is one of the fastest gaming notebooks, but both G-Sync and Advanced Optimus were still missing. Now, it is confirmed that the two features will not be available for the current model generation.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Sep 2025 14:24

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (GU403A) weighs around 1.57 kg or 3.47 lbs. (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Top-rated Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) with RTX 5060 and 3K OLED records big 22% price drop

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) is one of the best gaming/multimedia laptops on the market. Armed with an RTX 5060 laptop GPU and a Ryzen 9 270 APU, the 14-inch notebook is now on sale at Best Buy at a pretty good price.

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Sep 2025 12:18

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo's most powerful AI / CAD laptop adopts USB-C charging: ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 launches with Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 and 192 GB RAM

The Lenovo ThinkPad P series is back, with the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 at the forefront. Completely redesigned, the most powerful ThinkPad workstation gives buyers the full package, with features like 5G, a Tandem OLED screen, Arrow La...

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Sep 2025 08:00

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 (image source: Lenovo)

The sweet spot in Lenovo's mobile workstation lineup gains Nvidia RTX Pro 2000: New ThinkPad P16v Gen 3

It is not the most powerful, but it is more affordable: The new Lenovo ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 delivers the same performance as the much more expensive Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8, but does so at a much lower price point.

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Sep 2025 08:00

The Acer Nitro V 16S is a slimmer variant of the original Nitro V 16. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer Nitro V 16 and Nitro V 16S show up after a two-year hiatus with Core 9 270H and RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

Acer is refreshing the Nitro V 16 at IFA 2025 after a two-year gap. The new Nitro V 16 is also available in a slimmer Nitro V 16S variant and features the Intel Core 9 270H and Nvidia RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. Both laptops offer 180 Hz...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Sep 2025 13:27

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI weighs 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs.) and feature a 90 Wh battery. (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Deal | Beastly MSI Vector 16 HX AI sees big $350 price cut: RTX 5080 gaming laptop with 240 Hz display is on sale at Best Buy

The MSI Vector 16 HX AI with a powerful RTX 5080 and the Core Ultra 9 275HX under the hood is on sale at an amazing price at Best Buy. In addition to the $350 price cut, the gaming laptop also brings two upcoming AAA games at no a...

Fawad Murtaza, 02 Sep 2025 16:55

Battlefield 6 Nvidia GeForce Now banner (Image source: EA, Nvidia with edits)

Nvidia confirms Battlefield 6 as GeForce Now game, with RTX 5080 upgrade promising lower latency

Justifying rumors, Nvidia has announced that Battlefield 6 will be available on GeForce Now. The game’s October 10th release date follows September RTX 50 series upgrades. Aiming to reduce latency, Ultimate tier subscribers can en...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Aug 2025 00:21

Asus ROG Strix G16 2025 G614 weighs 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs.). (Image source: Asus, Unsplash, edited)

Deal | Big Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) price cut: RTX 5070 Ti-powered gaming laptop is now $400 cheaper at Best Buy

The Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) gaming laptop, which was launched in January at CES 2025, is now retailing at a cool 20% discount at Best Buy. The notebook is powered by the latest RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU, Ryzen 9 8940HX CPU, and a 9...

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Aug 2025 20:34

Nvidia readies new Blackwell-based accelerators tailored for China under US export limits

Nvidia is reportedly designing new Blackwell-based accelerators for China, including the B30A and RTX 6000D, tuned to stay just below U.S. export thresholds.

Nathan Ali, 21 Aug 2025 07:04

Schenker Key 18 Pro (image source: Notebookcheck)

Schenker's mobile workstation Key 18 Pro offers high-end features and excellent maintenance options

Thunderbolt 5, two Ethernet ports, PCIe 5.0 and the fastest mobile components you can currently get - Schenker's mobile workstation Key 18 Pro offers all the features you could want and is also equipped with the most powerful comp...

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Aug 2025 10:39

GPU and other electronic components typically cost more in Europe due to the inclusion of Value-Added Tax (VAT) in retail pricing. (Image source: Nvidia, Unsplash, edited)

Nvidia officially reduces RTX 50 pricing by up to 10% in Europe, RTX 5090 now EUR 230 cheaper

Nvidia has officially decreased the prices of some RTX 50 series GPUs in Europe. The RTX 5090 has experienced the biggest price cut, as it now commands a EUR 2,099 price instead of the former EUR 2,329. However, Nvidia hasn't cut ...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Aug 2025 11:42

Nvidia Gamescom 2025 banner showing new DLSS 4 games (Image source: Nvidia, Gamescom with edits)

Nvidia announces DLSS 4 games including Borderlands 4, with Resident Evil Requiem boasting path tracing

Nvidia has revealed which titles will see improved performance or more convincing lighting. Borderlands 4 and Resident Evil Requiem will join a list of over 175 DLSS 4 games and apps. Other releases like Directive 8020 and Fate Tr...

Adam Corsetti, 18 Aug 2025 21:30

Multi-core champion: MSI Crosshair A17 HX

Bye-bye CPU limitation: The MSI Crosshair A17 HX rocks thanks to AMD's Ryzen 9 8940HX

Although its Zen 4 architecture means the Ryzen 9 8940HX isn’t the latest processor on the market, its performance, especially in multi-core benchmarks, is more than impressive. This turns the CPU into a unique selling point for t...

Florian Glaser, 16 Aug 2025 04:39

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

HP's Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L, the latter pictured, desktops have received some juicy upgrades. (Image Source: HP)

HP upgrades Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L gaming desktops with AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Nvidia RTX 5090 options, Omen 35L Stealth Edition available for RGB haters

HP is upgrading its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L gaming desktop PCs with AMD Zen 5 processors up to the Ryzen 9 9950X3D together with Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 graphics up to the RTX 5090. HP is also introducing an Omen 35L Stealth Editi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Aug 2025 20:24

One of the two new laptops (Image Source: XMG)

XMG refreshes Core 15 / 16 premium compact gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen AI processors and RTX 5000 GPUs

Both models can be configured with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI 9 365 or Ryzen AI 7 350 combined with an RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 dGPU. Highlights include fast 300 Hz 1600p displays with high colour gamut coverage, support for u...

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2025 15:00

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

What is more important for a gaming laptop - performance or features?

We just reviewed the two gaming laptops Asus ROG Strix G18 and the XMG Focus 17 M25, which follow a completely different approach. While the XMG wants to offer the best price-performance ratio, Asus prioritizes features. But what ...

Andreas Osthoff, 13 Aug 2025 00:06

The Sapphire Pulse RX 9060 non-XT model featured here is a rather small card. (Image source: Technosaurus on YouTube, edited)

New affordable RX 9060 slays RTX 5050 in gaming while reportedly matching RTX 5060

The newly launched Radeon RX 9060 GPU has been pitted against the RTX 5060, RTX 5050, and the RX 9060 XT in a series of gaming and 3DMark tests. The latest affordable Radeon GPU manages to soundly beat the RTX 5050, offering equal...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Aug 2025 11:27

XMG Focus 17 M25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG's Focus 17 M25 with the RTX 5070 Ti is currently the best value gaming laptop

The highest possible gaming performance for the lowest price - this is the motto of the new XMG Focus 17 M25 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. Priced at 1849 Euros, it is cheaper than the comparable MSI Vector 16 HX,...

Andreas Osthoff, 11 Aug 2025 10:42

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 impressive and well-priced Radeon RX 9060 XT defeated the RTX 5060 Ti with over 143% more votes. (Image source: AMD, edited)

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT crushes Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti in budget gaming GPU price-performance poll

A recent front-page poll by a reputed tech-enthusiast website has revealed that the majority of gamers looking for a mid-range GPU are likely to opt for AMD over Nvidia. Specifically, the Radeon RX 9060 XT won decisively thanks to...

Sambit Saha, 29 Jul 2025 14:10

Nvidia showcased RTX 50 series desktops and laptops, alluding to potential of the Indian market. (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

Nvidia highlights collaboration with major Indian OEMs and PC builders, showcases AI and gaming with the RTX 5050 and other Blackwell GPUs at "Future of AI" event

Nvidia held a "Future of AI" event earlier this month in India showcasing the gaming and AI prowess of RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs. The company demoed several laptop and desktop offerings featuring the new RTX 5050 and other previously ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Jul 2025 05:29

The Lenovo LOQ 15 (Gen 10, Intel) is also available with an RTX 5060. (Image source: Florian Glaser for Notebookcheck, edited)

Deal | RTX 50-powered Lenovo LOQ 15 Gen 10 gaming laptop with 144 Hz display scores big 33% price cut

The Lenovo LOQ 15 15IRX10 gaming laptop is now on sale at a sizeable discount of close to $400. The laptop is the latest iteration of Lenovo's premier budget gaming laptop series and packs a good combination of an RTX 5050 GPU and...

Fawad Murtaza, 20 Jul 2025 17:55

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