15.6 inch or larger laptops - reviews, news and more
This section includes our guides and reviews on the available full-size laptops with 15.6-inch screens, or the larger 16-inch and 17-inch models. Most of the units covered in here are still fairly compact and portable, but more powerful than the standard ultrabooks. We also cover the available high-tier multimedia notebooks, the available full-size laptops with convertible screens and a large selection of gaming notebooks with powerful hardware, dedicated graphics, excellent screens, and specific designs and particularities.
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Last year I reviewed the Acer Predator 17 G9-791, which was Acer’s first attempt at a proper gaming laptop. I liked it, and buyers liked it as well, based on the high ratings and reviews posted on various online sources (an average of between...
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Now that Pascal GPUs have finally hit the market and Nvidia has announced that the mobile-specific models are no more, we’re finally starting to see some Pascal laptops hit the market. As usual, MSI, Asus and Gigabyte are quick to the punch. There are...
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Through the last years, the Asus ROG G7xx laptops have been some of the best 17-inch machines a gaming enthusiast could get for the money. The ROG G752 is the latest addition to the family, unveiled at the end of 2015, with the launch...
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When it comes to gaming laptops, Asus products are among the most appreciated and sought after out there, especially those in their Republic of Gamers (or ROG) family. Recently, Asus also announced a newer series of gaming products, named ROG Strix, which from what...
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Since I’ve had my eyes on the Razer Blade, I’ve spent quite a bit of time on the Razer forums and I’ve noticed that there is quite a crowd that loves this product. But for some people, the Razer Blade doesn’t fill in all...
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If you have a little over $1000 and want to buy a full-size all-round laptop, a machine that can handle everyday multitasking, multimedia content and gaming at ease, the Asus ROG GL552VW is one of the options to consider. Asus have a long history...
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Asus took their sweet time updating the N Series of multimedia laptops to Skylake hardware, but they finally did it and in this post we’re going to talk about the 17-inch model in the line, the Asus Vivobook Pro N752VX. This laptop builds on...
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This post is about the Asus Vivobook TP501 series, a mid-level laptop line with Skylake hardware and a 15.6-inch screen that can rotate all the way around onto the back. In other words, this is a 15-inch convertible computer, which can be used as...
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Original article: Ever since the XPS 13 with its “Infinity Edge” nearly bezelless display came out (and added the word bezelless to the lexicon), it has been topping most websites’ “best ultrabook” lists. Despite a rocky launch owing to quite a few BIOS, drivers,...
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This post gathers my impressions on the Dell Precision 5510, which is for sure one of the most interesting 15-inch workstation notebooks available right now in stores. Unlike other similar devices, this one is thin and light, while it still packs an excellent display,...
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Acer is a debutante in the competitive world of high-end gaming laptops with their recently launched Predator series. We already reviewed the 17-inch model a while ago and concluded it is a hit, this time we’ll turn our attention towards the smaller member of...
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Back in April Acer unveiled their plan to venture into the competitive segment of gaming machines, with a Predator line that would include laptops, desktops, monitors and even a tablet. Several months later the Predator notebooks are only weeks away from hitting the stores,...
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If you’re in the market for a multimedia laptop that can also tackle games, Acer’s Nitro Black Edition series should be on your list. We already reviewed the 15-inch model a while ago and this time we’re going to address the larger variant, the...
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Last year Acer debuted the V15 Nitro series of full-size multimedia laptops and they were well received around the globe. This year, with the launch of Intel’s Slylake hardware, they’ve updated the V15 Nitro line, but also introduced a new model, the V15 V5-591G....
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Last year, I got the pleasure of reviewing the MSI GS60 with both the 870M and 970M graphics cards. I was so impressed with the 970M version that I decided to keep it. I still own it and use it as my daily driver,...
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Asus have a new 15-inch laptop in the works for 2015: the Zenbook Pro UX501. It’s not yet available in stores at the time of this post, but it will be in the near future, alongside its close gaming oriented relative, the Zenbook G501....
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I’ve grown quite accustomed to using my GS60 as my daily driver over the past year, but I’ve always been interested in the Gigabyte P35X, as it is probably the closest competitor to the GS60. After my issues with Gigabyte’s Aorus brand, I was...
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There’s no doubt hybrid laptops are here to stay. Buyers appreciate the versatility of these devices that look and act like regular notebooks, but have 360-degrees convertible screens, so they can be “transformed” into tablets or stands if the user so desires. But is...
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If you’re after a 15-inch entertainment laptop that can deal well with multimedia content and some games, there’s a fair chance the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition series is already on your list. If not, it should be! The first generation was released...
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I’ve always preferred more portable laptops and not so much the bigger beefier ones out there. Alienware has had a warm place in my heart though, especially since I was a longtime owner of the m11x. Of course the m11x was still considered very...
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It’s not everyday I get my hands on a full-sized budget laptop for review, but I do know many of you are interested in getting the best bang for your buck, and the Acer Aspire R5-573G fits this description to a T. The base...
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I don’t buy budget laptops very often. I mainly try to stick with mid-range to high end models since I haven’t had very good experiences with cheap laptops in the past. There’s always been something that sways me away from them, be it the...
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Back to school sales have begun and there’s now a deeper batch of affordable Broadwell ultrabooks to choose from. I was excited to see the Toshiba Satellite S55t go on sale last week so I decided to pick one up. I figured this model...
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If you’re in the market for a thin and light multimedia laptop with a full-size 15.6 inch screen, the Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro models should be on your list. In this article we’re having a detailed look at the V 15 Nitro VN7-571G...
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Many of you are interested in the Gigabyte P35X v3 and in this post I’m going to gather the most important aspects you need to know about this laptop, based on buyers’ opinions and a few trust-worthy reviews published on the web. The P35X...
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You might think there’s not much Asus could have improved on their massive 17 inch gaming laptops, but you’d be wrong, and the Asus G751, the device we’re going to review in this post, stands as proof. This one succeeds a model launched only...
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Hi everyone, Mike here and this is my review of the Asus G551JM laptop. It’s a 15.6 inch laptop, member of Asus’s ROG line of gaming machines. However, Asus offers a couple of different G551 versions across the world. The one we have here...
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It’s been quiet here lately but I haven’t been slackening, as I tested a few new laptops for our other website, TLBHD.com. Among them, the three mentioned in this post’s title, the Asus N551JK multimedia laptop, an update of the popular N550 series, the...
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For the brief time I used the GS60(FHD) earlier this year, I was very impressed. It fell a little short of what I was looking for though, and comparing it directly to a Razer Blade, I decided it wasn’t what I was looking for....
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In this post we’re going to talk about the Asus G771 series. The name suggests that it is, first of all, a 17 inch laptop, and then, a gaming machine, member of Asus’s G line (also known as Republic of Gamers). In reality though,...
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 vs. Razer Blade 16, Asus ProArt P16 comparison
I’ve used and reviewed the 2025 Razer Blade 16, the 2025 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, and the 2025 Asus ProArt P16 over the last weeks, and I’ve gathered my...
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