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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG: RTX 5090 laptop unleashes maximum gaming performance in an 18-inch format

Featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX, a GeForce RTX 5090 laptop with a 175-watt TGP and an 18-inch 4K Mini-LED display, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG ranks among the most powerful gaming laptops currently available. Our review highlights where this flagship model excels and what compromises buyers will have to make.

Sebastian Bade, 01 Aug 2026 12:56

GeForce RTX GPUs are going up in price by quite a large margin.

New Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU prices look ridiculous as RTX 5070 to touch $1,000

It was recently reported that Nvidia was going to raise the prices of the GeForce RTX GPUs by up to 30%. This raise will be devastating for the value proposition of cards like the RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB and RTX 5070, as the latter is projected to touch $1,000.

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Jul 2026 12:45

An RTX 5080 Vanguard Launch Edition and MSI Modern 14S AI G3M

Deal | MSI launches global giveaway with RTX 5080 GPU and AI laptop

MSI has launched a global 40th anniversary giveaway. Eligible MSI Members can enter for a chance to win an RTX 5080 Vanguard Launch Edition GPU, a Modern 14S AI+ laptop, and limited-edition merchandise before August 31.

Shahadat Ali, 28 Jul 2026 14:49

Review verdict for the Razer Blade 18 - Extremely powerful, comparatively quiet and very expensive gamer

If you are looking for the ultimate high-end gaming laptop, the new 2026 Razer Blade 18 is definitely a good option. Powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and the familiar Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, it is equipped with the fastest mobile components you can get.

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jul 2026 01:17

The Razer Blade 18 2026 is much more expensive than before, but not faster

The current 2026 Razer Blade 18 is still one of the fastest 18-inch gaming laptops, but the overall performance did not change, despite the small CPU upgrade. This is a problem, because the price is much higher than before due to the current memory prices.

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Jul 2026 00:41

Review verdict for Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 - Powerful and efficient allrounder

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2026) combines a compact 14-inch chassis with Intel's Panther Lake CPU and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This combination offers better gaming performance with improved battery runtimes.

Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jul 2026 00:24

Review verdict for MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ - The fastest gaming handheld we tested

MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first device with Intel's dedicated handheld SoC, which easily beats the competition. The combination of the Arc G3 Extreme CPU and the Arc B390 iGPU reaches a completely new level of performance. Even AMD's current Ryzen Z2 Extreme does not stand a chance in a direct performance comparison.

Andreas Osthoff, 06 Jul 2026 21:00

The 2026 Asus ROG Zepyhrus G14 is a better allrounder with Intel's Panther Lake CPU

Asus updated its compact gaming/multimedia laptop ROG Zephyrus G14 for 2026 at some areas including the switch to a new Panther Lake mobile processor from Intel. Thanks to improved efficiency numbers, the battery runtimes are much better than before.

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Jun 2026 17:57

The Stormcraft Phantom gaming PC comes with 360 mm AIO water cooling.

Deal | RTX 5080 prebuilt gaming PC with 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD enjoys 10% or $300 discount

In today's market, buying a prebuilt gaming PC is often the better choice to get the best bang for your buck. Case in point, Newegg is now selling the Stormcraft Phantom gaming PC with an RTX 5080 GPU and 32 GB of RAM for under $3,000.

Fawad Murtaza, 23 Jun 2026 10:32

The 2026 ROG Zephyrus G14 is an improvement, but the 2025 model for $600 less is still a very good option

We just reviewed the updated 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and it is an improvement, but also $600 more expensive than the comparable 2025 unit. As long as you can accept the disadvantages like the darker OLED screen or shorter batter life, we recommend you get the old model as long as it is available.

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jun 2026 20:12

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 is still the most powerful 14-inch gaming laptop thanks to the RTX 5070 Ti

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the only compact gaming/multimedia laptop, which is available with the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This is a noticeable advantage over rivals like the Razer Blade 14, which are limited to the RTX 5070.

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Jun 2026 18:09

AMD did not launch any reference design of the RX 9070/9070 XT and only released an artist rendering depicted here.

AMD's price advantage over Nvidia could doom RX 9080 XT, Team Red's supposed RTX 50 Super killer

Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch the RTX 50 Super series GPUs as a refresh of the RTX 50 series boards. While AMD has officially revealed no new GPU plans, Moore's Law Is Dead leaked new RDNA 4 cards that could be in the works. The leaker now thinks that the plan might get changed.

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Jun 2026 13:43

AIBs like MSI could release new RTX 50 Super GPUs in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027 (MSI RTX 5070 Ti pictured here).

There is still hope: Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super performance and specifications leak points to good price/performance

Moore's Law Is Dead has leaked the specifications and performance of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super desktop GPU series. The lineup consists of the RTX 5080 Super, RTX 5070 Ti Super, the RTX 5070 Super, and the RTX 5060 Super. The new boards are expected to enjoy noticeable performance gains over their standard RTX 50 counterparts.

Fawad Murtaza, 11 Jun 2026 10:44

When Apple's MacBook Pro is suddenly the bargain alternative, laptops like the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 15 have a problem

Apple is known for premium prices, but the current price increases of Windows laptops actually make the MacBook Pro a significantly cheaper option. This is an issue for multimedia laptops like the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 15 Aura Edition.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Jun 2026 15:51

Lenovo charges more than $2600 for the Yoga Pro 7i 15, is this the new reality?

Lenovo's new Yoga Pro 7i 15 Aura Edition is a very good multimedia laptop, but the price of more than $2600 for the model with the GeForce RTX 5060 is steep. Is this the new reality or is the new Yoga simply too expensive?

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Jun 2026 00:56

The Nvidia GB10 is the closest equivalent to the upcoming Nvidia N1-series processors

Nvidia's N1X and N1 processors leak in full ahead of launch

A fresh leak has provided the clearest look yet at Nvidia's upcoming Arm processors for laptops, revealing four N1-series variants with Blackwell graphics, up to 20 CPU cores, and support for 128 GB of LPDDR5X memory.

Andrew Sozinov, 31 May 2026 11:24

Lenovo's Yoga Pro 7i 15 G11 is one of the first multimedia laptops with the new RTX 5070 12 GB

Nvidia recently launched a new version of the GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM. Lenovo's Yoga Pro 7i 15 G11 is one of the first multimedia notebooks, which is available with the new GPU.

Andreas Osthoff, 22 May 2026 15:08

Review verdict on Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 - Unique, but so expensive

Dual-screen laptops are still rare and Asus now offers the powerful ROG Zephyrus Duo with an Intel Panther Lake CPU and Nvidia's most powerful mobile GPU, the GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB VRAM. The price, however, is very high.

Andreas Osthoff, 16 May 2026 01:04

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 2026 vs. 2023 - Sacrificing performance for improved multitasking

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 offers perfect multitasking with two identical OLED touchscreens and good software solutions. The performance of the Panther Lake CPU and the GeForce RTX 5090 is very good, but compared to the predecessor from 2023, the results are slightly disappointing.

Andreas Osthoff, 10 May 2026 00:14

Lenovo's Legion Pro 7i 16 G10 is still one of the fastest and best gaming laptops, even one year after launch

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i G10 with the RTX 5080 was one of the fastest and best gaming laptops we reviewed last year. This is still the case and the SKU powered by the GeForce RTX 5090 can easily keep up even with larger 18-inch rivals.

Andreas Osthoff, 05 May 2026 00:07

Lenovo's Legion 7a 16 is too expensive at $2049 when the Legion 5 15 offers the same gaming performance for $1350

Lenovo just launched its new gaming laptop Legion 7a 16 G11 and even though the overall package with the lighter chassis is convincing, the price is an issue. Why should you pay more than $2000 when you get the same gaming performance and a great OLED panel with the Legion 5 15 for $1350?

Andreas Osthoff, 03 May 2026 16:46

ThinkPad P16 G3 not powerful enough: Lenovo, where is the ThinkPad P18?

When Lenovo replaced the ThinkPad P15 and ThinkPad P17 with the ThinkPad P16, the promise was: Same performance as the old 17-inch workstation, similar size to the 15-inch. But the new Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 breaks this promise. So, Lenovo: Where is the 18-inch successor to the P17?

Benjamin Herzig, 29 Apr 2026 22:55

Framework Laptop 16 can now be equipped with up to an RTX 5070 12 GB.

Framework blames OpenAI for eye-watering RTX 5070 12 GB graphics module price

Framework has launched the RTX 5070 12 GB graphics module for the Framework Laptop 16 gaming laptop. However, the price of the RTX 5070 12 GB module is absurd, as it comes in at $1,199. Framework has seemingly blamed OpenAI for it.

Fawad Murtaza, 29 Apr 2026 14:31

The two extra SSD slots beneath the keyboard of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3.

These feature make the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 a local AI powerhouse

No big NPU, no problem: While the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 may not be a Copilot+ PC, with a strong dGPU, up to 192 GB RAM and three 4 TB SSDs, this device can be used to run AI locally.

Benjamin Herzig, 27 Apr 2026 13:04

RTX Pro vs. GeForce RTX: This Lenovo laptop shows why the Pro GPU is worth it

Nvidia offers two different GPU series: Nvidia GeForce RTX, the consumer brand that everyone knows, and Nvidia RTX Pro, the ISV certified GPUs for professional customers. The review of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, a mobile workstation, shows why the RTX Pro GPUs are worth it for some customers.

Benjamin Herzig, 26 Apr 2026 22:42

Lenovo's new Legion 7a 16 gaming laptop is even lighter than before, but sacrifices performance

Lenovo's new gaming laptop Legion 7a 16 G11 is even lighter than before and uses a modern AMD processor, but it is slower compared to the Intel HX CPU of the previous generation. The RAM cannot be replaced anymore and the GeForce RTX 5060 is also a bit slower.

Andreas Osthoff, 26 Apr 2026 22:03

Nvidia GeForce Now India Review: The cloud gaming service you've been waiting for

RTX, No ₹eceipt. Nvidia's GeForce Now is officially live in India, offering up to RTX 5080 GPUs in the Ultimate tier. In this review, we take a deep dive into the hardware that makes GeForce Now tick and evaluate the service across three popular AAA titles to see if this is worth ditching that enthusiast gaming PC build you've been holding back so far.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Apr 2026 12:55

Nvidia RTX 5090 runs on macOS with new custom driver from Tiny Corp

Tiny Corp has released a custom driver enabling Nvidia Blackwell GPUs, including the RTX 5090, to run on macOS for the first time since 2019. Performance is still limited by software despite the hardware breakthrough.

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Apr 2026 16:04

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro GA6DH laptop front view with display open and keyboard visible

RTX 5070 out, RTX 5070 Ti in – and suddenly the Gigabyte A16 becomes the A16 Pro

Gigabyte takes the A16, drops in a refresh CPU and swaps the RTX 5070 for an RTX 5070 Ti—then calls the result the A16 Pro. Is that justified? How much “Pro” is really in this relatively affordable gaming laptop?

Christian Hintze, 04 Apr 2026 07:00

Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro next to the Stream Deck+

Thin, efficient, long-lasting, and affordable – the Gigabyte A16 Pro surprises in review

The Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro combines many features typically found in more expensive, creator-focused machines. So, does the A16 Pro with RTX 5070 Ti work equally well as a mobile gaming laptop and an entry-level creator system?

Christian Hintze, 01 Apr 2026 12:32

This “pro” laptop has a problem: Gigabyte A16 Pro in a reality check

The Gigabyte A16 Pro promises a lot: a slim chassis, RTX 5070 Ti, a bright display, and solid battery life—all at a relatively low price. But in everyday use, unexpected weaknesses show up in connectivity, drivers, and efficiency. Can it still deliver as an affordable creator laptop?

Christian Hintze, 27 Mar 2026 12:08

More powerful than Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9: HP launches ZBook X G2i

The new HP ZBook X G2i is here. This workstation laptop has a 16-inch screen and the Nvidia RTX Pro 3000 Blackwell and 128 GB of RAM.

Benjamin Herzig, 24 Mar 2026 14:42

Monstrous Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop becomes more powerful with new Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh

Dell has made the 2026 Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop even better, as the machine can now be had with the new Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh CPUs. Configurable with up to a Core Ultra 9 290 HX and an RTX 5090, the 18-inch Alienware 18 Area-51 is meant for high-refresh rate QHD/4K gaming.

Fawad Murtaza, 17 Mar 2026 09:26

Going Panther Lake very quickly: Lenovo updates ThinkPad P1 line with the P1 Gen 9 after just six months

An unexpected update: Lenovo is already replacing the ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 with the next gen model, the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 9. This new version is only a small update, focused mainly on internal changes.

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Mar 2026 22:30

AMD CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, LPCAMM2: Redesigned Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 with AMD Ryzen 9 HX 400 announced

Apart from the expensive ThinkPad P1, Lenovo also updates the less expensive ThinkPad P16s line. The new ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 has a unified design for both the AMD and Intel models, as well as dedicated Nvidia GPUs for the AMD variants for the first time.

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Mar 2026 22:30

Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra is beaten by Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 in terms of price

Samsung's new Galaxy Book6 Ultra is a very good multimedia laptop, but it is very expensive at €3,800. Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 is also a very good multimedia laptop, which is available for €2,700 with an even brighter Tandem OLED panel as well as 64 GB RAM.

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Mar 2026 17:13

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 with 9 GB of VRAM reportedly feature the same GPU as the RTX 5060 with fewer cores.

A new affordable Nvidia gaming GPU is coming and it has potential to be pretty good

Nvidia is reportedly preparing a new GeForce RTX 5050 with more VRAM. While the GPU is expected to retain the key specs of the already available RTX 5050, the upcoming GeForce card can be an excellent buy for gamers looking for an affordable gaming GPU.

Fawad Murtaza, 10 Mar 2026 12:33

Samsung finally uses a better OLED panel with more than 1000 nits for the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, but the competition is still superior

Samsung's OLED screens have not been very competitive in 2025, especially in terms of brightness. The new Galaxy Book6 Ultra finally gets an improved ILED panel, but competitors with tandem OLED screens or Mini-LED panels still have an advantage.

Andreas Osthoff, 09 Mar 2026 01:22

Samsung copies the Apple MacBook Pro 16 and the result is a very good multimedia laptop

Samsung took a lot of inspiration from the Apple MacBook Pro 16 for the new Galaxy Book6 Ultra and both look pretty equal when you remove the logos. The design also includes the keyboard, because Samsung ditched the numpad from the old Galaxy Book4 Ultra.

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Mar 2026 18:18

Blackwell RTX 5000

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG: RTX 5090 laptop unleashes maximum gaming performance in an 18-inch format

New Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU prices look ridiculous as RTX 5070 to touch $1,000

Deal | MSI launches global giveaway with RTX 5080 GPU and AI laptop

87% Gaming Monster with 4K Mini-LED, RTX 5090, and 128 GB RAM – Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG Review

Review verdict for the Razer Blade 18 - Extremely powerful, comparatively quiet and very expensive gamer

The Razer Blade 18 2026 is much more expensive than before, but not faster

82% Overkill or inspired? Asus TUF Gaming A18 review

88% Still one of the fastest and quietest gaming laptops - Razer Blade 18 2026 Review

Review verdict for Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 - Powerful and efficient allrounder

Review verdict for MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ - The fastest gaming handheld we tested

The 2026 Asus ROG Zepyhrus G14 is a better allrounder with Intel's Panther Lake CPU

Deal | RTX 5080 prebuilt gaming PC with 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD enjoys 10% or $300 discount

The 2026 ROG Zephyrus G14 is an improvement, but the 2025 model for $600 less is still a very good option

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 is still the most powerful 14-inch gaming laptop thanks to the RTX 5070 Ti

90% One of the best compact gaming laptops gets a brighter OLED - Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 Review

AMD's price advantage over Nvidia could doom RX 9080 XT, Team Red's supposed RTX 50 Super killer

PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC review: A recommendation for Full HD, not always for WQHD

There is still hope: Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 Super performance and specifications leak points to good price/performance

When Apple's MacBook Pro is suddenly the bargain alternative, laptops like the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 15 have a problem

Lenovo charges more than $2600 for the Yoga Pro 7i 15, is this the new reality?

90% Excellent 15-inch multimedia laptop with 1,100 nits OLED - Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Review

Nvidia's N1X and N1 processors leak in full ahead of launch

Lenovo's Yoga Pro 7i 15 G11 is one of the first multimedia laptops with the new RTX 5070 12 GB

Review verdict on Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 - Unique, but so expensive

89% Perfect multitasking with RTX 5090 - Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 Review

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 2026 vs. 2023 - Sacrificing performance for improved multitasking

Lenovo's Legion Pro 7i 16 G10 is still one of the fastest and best gaming laptops, even one year after launch

Lenovo's Legion 7a 16 is too expensive at $2049 when the Legion 5 15 offers the same gaming performance for $1350

ThinkPad P16 G3 not powerful enough: Lenovo, where is the ThinkPad P18?

Framework blames OpenAI for eye-watering RTX 5070 12 GB graphics module price

These feature make the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 a local AI powerhouse

RTX Pro vs. GeForce RTX: This Lenovo laptop shows why the Pro GPU is worth it

Lenovo's new Legion 7a 16 gaming laptop is even lighter than before, but sacrifices performance

86% Lenovo Legion 7a 16 G11 Review - Lightweight OLED gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 400

89% This laptop is a local AI monster: Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 review

Nvidia GeForce Now India Review: The cloud gaming service you've been waiting for

Nvidia RTX 5090 runs on macOS with new custom driver from Tiny Corp

RTX 5070 out, RTX 5070 Ti in – and suddenly the Gigabyte A16 becomes the A16 Pro

Thin, efficient, long-lasting, and affordable – the Gigabyte A16 Pro surprises in review

This “pro” laptop has a problem: Gigabyte A16 Pro in a reality check

81% Gigabyte Gaming A16 Pro review: RTX 5070 Ti meets a slim chassis and some unusual priorities

More powerful than Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 9: HP launches ZBook X G2i

Monstrous Alienware 18 Area-51 gaming laptop becomes more powerful with new Intel Arrow Lake-HX Refresh

Going Panther Lake very quickly: Lenovo updates ThinkPad P1 line with the P1 Gen 9 after just six months

AMD CPUs, Nvidia GPUs, LPCAMM2: Redesigned Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 with AMD Ryzen 9 HX 400 announced

Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra is beaten by Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 in terms of price

A new affordable Nvidia gaming GPU is coming and it has potential to be pretty good

Samsung finally uses a better OLED panel with more than 1000 nits for the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, but the competition is still superior

Samsung copies the Apple MacBook Pro 16 and the result is a very good multimedia laptop

91% Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra Review - Impressive multimedia laptop with gorgeous OLED & RTX 5070

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