Panther Lake

Moving from 4K to 3K is actually a plus while Panther Lake feels like a downgrade compared to Lunar Lake in some ways.

In our review, the current Surface Laptop 15 proves to be a solid multimedia device. However, it still reveals significant weaknesses that Microsoft urgently needs to address in the successor to avoid falling behind strong competitors in a fiercely contested market.

Microsoft once again offers its Surface Laptop 15 for business customers with Intel processors - including the powerful Core Ultra X chips, which outperform their ARM rivals in graphics performance as well as battery life.

MSI has quietly updated its latest ROG Zephyrus G16 rival. Still featuring Intel's Panther Lake architecture and a 240 Hz OLED display, the latest MSI Stealth 16 can now be configured with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5070 12GB laptop GPU, too.

Dell has introduced the Pro Rugged 14, a 14-inch laptop powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with optional Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell graphics. It also offers up to 64 GB of serviceable LPCAMM2 memory, a 1,100-nit outdoor-viewable display and support for dual hot-swappable batteries.

The Machenike 14 Ultra has officially launched in China, and it’s powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, a powerful Panther Lake CPU with the Arc B390 iGPU. This new MacBook Pro M5 rival has a 120Hz refresh rate, and the launch price is about $1,267.

Acemagic has refreshed its RX16 laptop with an Intel Panther Lake CPU. It runs a Core Ultra X7 358H and comes with a 1 TB SSD, 24 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and Wi-Fi 7.

Framework has announced good news for people looking to buy a Framework Laptop 13 Pro, as the company has managed to source LPCAMM2 RAM and Core Ultra X9 CPUs at lower prices. However, the Framework Laptop 13 and the Framework Laptop 16 have gotten more expensive.

Panasonic has announced two new Toughbooks, which receive an upgrade to Intel's Panther Lake platform. The new rugged tablet-laptop hybrids Panasonic Toughbook G3 and Panasonic Toughbook FZ-34 will even be available with powerful Core Ultra X7 CPUs and ARC graphics.

The AirJet solid-state cooling solution makes the UP Xtreme PTL Edge Air much quieter and lighter compared to the conventional heatsink + fan models. However the implementation is not without slight disadvantages since the system draws 5% more power on average and the operating temperatures are reduced.

The Wiko Hi MateBook 14 Core Edition 2026 has been launched in China, and this new MacBook Air rival features a 14.2-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a lightweight chassis, and an Intel Panther Lake CPU. It has a launch price of $1,221.

SemiAnalysis has taken Intel’s Panther Lake apart, showing how the company’s 18A process combines RibbonFET gate-all-around transistors with PowerVia backside power delivery. The analysis finds that 18A delivers logic density similar to TSMC’s N3E, but does not yet give Intel a clear manufacturing lead over TSMC’s newer nodes.

Three SSDs in a compact mini-PC? The Minisforum M2 Pro offers three M.2 slots and combines its extensive storage capabilities with fast hardware, USB4, and 10-Gbit LAN. Our review shows what else this mini-PC has to offer.

A new Colorful laptop has been showcased at the recent Chinese Intel Connection event, and it's powered by a capable Intel Panther Lake CPU. The system is said to weigh 960g, and the 14-inch OLED display gives it a compact form factor.

Update: Lenovo's new 15-inch laptop is even cheaper when purchased from Best Buy. Lenovo has started selling a new 15-inch laptop internationally. Boasting a 1,100-nit OLED display, the Googlebook 15 also ships with a 70 Wh battery and an Intel Panther Lake processor. Lenovo's first Googlebook is also markedly cheaper than expected.

At the recent Intel Ecosystem Conference event in China, Beelink has introduced a new Me Pro NAS lineup that's powered by the Intel Panther Lake platform. The launch is set for October 2026, and it seems there will be three models available.

Acer has released a new 16-inch gaming laptop featuring Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs. Also packing a 180 Hz display, the new Nitro V 16S combines Intel's Panther Lake architecture with a 76 Wh battery for up to 20 hours of battery life in official tests.

Acer has released a new lightweight laptop in the US. Featuring Intel Panther Lake processors and a 14-inch display, the new TravelMate P4 weighs just 1.19 kg, or 1.33 kg when configured with a 120 Hz display.

Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo debut their Googlebook lineup that is up for preorders today. These Googlebooks feature desktop-optimized Android, on-device Gemini AI, and high-end hardware that includes a Glowbar, 2.8K touchscreens, haptic touchpad, 16 GB RAM, and more. Retail availability begins October 4 in the US and October 5 in select international markets.

Google has opened pre-orders for its new Googlebook laptops, powered by Intel Panther Lake and Snapdragon X Elite chips. Starting at $899, these Googlebooks from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo run an Android stack with desktop optimizations supporting native Android apps, Gemini AI features, Linux development tools, and up to 10 years of updates.

The 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is once again a slim high-end gaming laptop. The switch to Intel's Panther Lake processor improves efficiency and battery runtimes, while the improved cooling performance increases the gaming performance despite identical GPUs.

Lenovo has released one of its more unusual laptops in more countries. Featuring a rotating 14-inch OLED display, the ThinkBook Plus G7 Auto Twist is now available in Canada and the US with 32 GB of RAM and a 75 Wh battery boasting over 21 hours of battery life in official tests.

Lenovo and HP both have excellent 14-inch business laptops with Intel Panther Lake. Both the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 and HP EliteBook X G2i 14 are great choices for a work device.

Aaeon has introduced the MIX-PTLWV1, which happens to be a mini ITX motherboard with an Intel Core Ultra 5 325 CPU paired with up to a whopping 128 GB of DDR5-6400 RAM. Being aimed primarily at industrial and enterprise workloads, the motherboard features a rich selection of I/O options.

The Lenovo Yoga Mini with Intel Core Ultra 5 325 is currently available with a $320 discount at Best Buy. Featuring a compact 0.65L chassis, it comes with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage, plus a generous selection of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and 2.5G Ethernet.

Lenovo has finally released one of its latest mini-PCs globally. Now sold across North America after releases elsewhere earlier this year, the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 combines Intel's Panther Lake architecture into a sub-1-litre body with a 16-core processor, Arc B390 graphics and 32 GB of RAM.

Acer has finally released one of its new 14-inch convertible laptops internationally. Built around Intel's Panther Lake architecture, the Swift Spin 14 (SFSP14-I51T) contains a 120 Hz display, up to 32 GB of RAM, a 16-core processor and is said to last over 24 hours in official tests.

When Intel announced its Intel Panther Lake CPU generation, also known as Core Ultra 300, they promised the same efficiency as Intel Lunar Lake with a significantly higher performance. A promise that Intel is able to keep, as the HP EliteBook X G2i laptop review demonstrates.

Google has confirmed that pre-orders for its first Googlebook laptops will open on September 21. Leaks from Acer, Asus and Lenovo have already revealed several premium models, with all three manufacturers notably using Intel's Core Ultra 5 325 Panther Lake processor in at least one configuration.

With the new Element 16, Schenker introduces a versatile 16-inch multimedia laptop powered by Intel Panther Lake processors. The manufacturer places a strong emphasis on excellent maintenance and repair options.

The 2026 ROG Zephyrus G16 is equipped with a more powerful version of the RTX 5080 and Asus even allows a maximum TGP of 160 Watts in manual mode. However, this setting is too demanding for the cooling solution and the actual gaming performance actually drops a bit.

The HP OmniDesk Mini with Intel Panther Lake processors was introduced at Computex 2026, and it's now available for purchase. Its base configuration comes with the Core Ultra 5 325, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, and is retailing for $1,089.99.

The Geekom IT13 2026 Edition remains true to its familiar NUC design but receives a significant hardware update. With the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H from the Panther Lake generation, the integrated graphics unit in particular is expected to offer significantly more performance. At the same time, there is a more affordable version with the Core i5-13500H.

HP has released a new 14-inch laptop. Featuring Intel Panther Lake processors, the new OmniBook 3 14 also contains up to 32 GB of RAM, optional Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and a 400-nit display. The 14-inch laptop boasts upgradeable memory, too.

ETA Prime has tested the Minisforum M2 Pro Mini PC. The Mini PC is powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Panther Lake CPU. The Core Ultra X7 358H is a pretty powerful chip with 16 CPU cores and an Intel Arc B390 iGPU capable of driving AAA games.

Acer has finally released one of its new 14-inch laptops internationally. Equipped with a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors, the new TravelMate P4 Spin also contains a 71 Wh battery, up to 32 GB of RAM and a 71 Wh battery in a convertible form factor that weighs around 1.4 kg.

Lenovo has launched a new mini-PC. Set to be released soon in China, the Legion Challenger combines up to a 16-core processor from Intel's Panther Lake family with 64 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and numerous ports, including dual 2.5 GbE Ethernet.

Acer has quietly updated one of its lightweight laptops with more powerful processor options. Previously sold with up to the Core Ultra 9 386H, the new Swift Go 14 now finds itself with Core Ultra 5 338H, Core X7 358H and Core Ultra X9 388H processors, which provide the 14-inch laptop with Intel's impressive Arc B370 and Arc B390 graphics.

Acer has quietly updated the options with which one of its lightweight 16-inch laptops is available. Previously restricted to the Core Ultra 9 386H, the latest Swift Go 16 can now be purchased with Arc B390 graphics via the Core Ultra X7 358H and Core Ultra X9 388H in some markets across East Asia and Southeast Asia.