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Brighter, more efficient and more expensive. The 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 finally gets a brighter OLED panel with 240 Hz and it also features a new Panther Lake processor from Intel. The result is one of the best slim gaming laptops on the market, even though the price is higher than ever. Update: GPU benchmarks with 160W TGP

Core Ultra 7 251HX performance debut. The 2026 Legion 5 15 offers a slightly larger screen size than the previous generation without being heavier or bigger. However, the super reflective OLED screen when gaming is definitely something to keep in mind.

Essential for budget gamers? As one of Lenovo's least expensive gaming laptops, the LOQ Essential 15 trims away most auxiliary features including RGB lighting, OLED, G-Sync, Advanced Optimus, and more while preserving GeForce RTX graphics. Is there such a thing as cutting too many corners?

New HyperX beginnings. Despite reusing the same chassis design and ports as the 2025 Omen 16, the 2026 model introduces a stronger CPU, faster and higher resolution display, and a cleaner keyboard layout that even occasional gamers can appreciate. Moreover, the Valorant Edition skin is surprisingly attractive on an otherwise midrange model.

High performance at the cost of high noise levels. The Aorus Master 16 is equipped with the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, one of the most powerful laptop processors on the market. Paired with a GeForce RTX 5080, it promises plenty of performance, but other aspects suffer as a result. Read on to find out whether the overall package succeeds or Gigabyte has backed the wrong horse.

Big-screen experience. With the TUF Gaming A18, Asus offers a relatively affordable XXL laptop whose expansive display is ideal not only for films but also for gaming. We tested a configuration featuring the Ryzen 7 260 and GeForce RTX 5060 and compared it with the latest 18-inch rivals.

Red Legion. Lenovo's Legion brand premium to mid-range gaming laptops. The Lenovo Legion 5 15AGP11 is mid-range, making some compromises, but still including high-quality components, like an OLED screen. With the combination of AMD Ryzen CPUs and Nvidia GeForce, this laptop is a strong performer in our review.

Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus & RTX 5090. The Razer Blade 18 is one of the fastest gaming laptops and the 2026 model now features Intel's latest Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus in combination with the familiar GeForce RTX 5090 and the dual-mode 4K IPS screen with 240 or 440 Hz. However, the price is now much higher than before.

A standout. Most laptops fade into the familiar grey and black crowd, but the vivid Surge Green version of the Lenovo LOQ 15AHP11 refuses to blend in. Our review finds out whether this 15-inch gaming laptop has the inner muscle to match its eye-catching exterior.

Uncommon Ryzen 9 8940HX processor. The Crosshair A16 HX is laser-focused on optimizing CPU and GPU performance alongside a high quality IPS display while trimming away luxuries like RGB lights, long battery life, good speakers, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. Gamers on tighter budgets may find the Crosshair worthwhile.

More efficient and with a brighter screen. Asus switched to Intel CPUs for the new ROG Zephyrus G14 and powered by the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, it is still one of the most powerful 14-inch laptops you can buy. You also get an updated 120 Hz OLED screen, which now reaches brightness levels of more than 1,000 nits.

A question of memory. The PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC provides the Blackwell generation with a compact and efficient mid-range graphics card for demanding Full-HD gaming. Modern features such as DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation should open up additional performance reserves, but the limited memory configuration raises questions about future-proofing. We put the PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC through benchmarks, current games, and practical applications and show where its strengths lie - and where it reaches its limits.

No performance compromises. The new Raider 16 Max HX packs an insane level of power even when compared to most larger 18-inch gaming laptops, but be prepared for a somewhat thick and heavy system.

Lenovo is one of the few manufacturers with 15-inch devices and the new Yoga Pro 7i 15 Aura Edition is an impressive multimedia laptop starting at $2679 with Intel Panther Lake CPU, GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, 32 GB RAM and a gorgeous 165 Hz OLED touchscreen.

Intel Panther Lake over AMD Zen 5. The previously AMD-exclusive Razer Blade 16 can now be configured with Intel CPUs and the differences are quite noticeable — often for the better. However, be prepared to pay even more for all the upgrades.