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Best ultrabook and portable lightweight laptop in 2025

Here at Ultrabookreview.com, we’ve reviewed hundreds of ultrabooks and portable lightweight laptops over the last 15 years, of all kinds and from all brands. In this guide, I’ll tell you which are our favorite portable notebooks right now, to...

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Best gaming ultrabook (thin-and-light gaming laptop) in 2025

Here at Ultrabookreview.com, we’ve been testing and reviewing thin-and-light gaming laptops for...

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15 Best budget good-value laptops under $1000 in 2025

Looking for a good-value laptop and portable ultrabook and don’t plan to...

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Best 15-inch and 14-inch lightweight portable laptops in 2025

While you’ll find many excellent compact ultrabooks out there, some of you...

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Best 2-in-1 ultrabook and compact laptop in 2025

Some of the thin-and-light notebooks available these days in stores are 2-in-1...

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  • Asus VivoBook Pro 16X review (N7600PC – Core i7, 3050, OLED)

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    The Asus Vivobook Pro lineup of mid-range laptops includes both portable 14-inch models and full-size variants with 16-inch 16:10 displays. Having discussed the Vivobook Pro 14X in a previous article, in this review we’re looking at the Asus Vivobook Pro 16X series. Asus offers...

  • Asus Zenbook 14X UX5401 review (UX5401EA – Core i7, OLED)

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    For the last two weeks, I got to spend more time with a final version of the Asus Zenbook 14X and gathered my thoughts and impressions on this ultrabook down below. I’ve already covered the AMD variant of the ZenBook 14x in a preview...

  • Dell Inspiron 15 5515 review (w/ AMD Ryzen 7)

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    While shopping for a new laptop for my wife, I came across a good deal for a Dell Inspiron 15 5515.  Since she broke her current laptop, I’m opting for something more on a budget in case it happens again. I actually was pretty...

  • Lenovo Legion Slim 7 review (15ACH6 with AMD – all-around ultraportable)

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    Derek got busy this year with most of the available Lenovo Legion laptops currently in stores, but I wanted to chime in with my own thoughts on the somewhat different Legion Slim 7 series. That’s why a few weeks ago I picked one on...

  • ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733QS review (Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3080 Laptop)

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    The ROG Scar 17 is one of the most popular full-size uncompromised performance/gaming laptops you can find in stores, and as of 2021, ASUS’s most powerful gaming notebook. We’ve reviewed and appreciated the 2020 Scar 17, but complained about the hot thermals and high...

  • Asus VivoBook Pro 15 K3500PC and K3500PA review (Intel + RTX 3050 or Iris Xe, OLED)

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    Having reviewed the AMD version of the Asus VivoBook Pro 15-inch series of mid-range all-purpose laptops just last week, it’s now time to turn our attention onto the Intel variant of the same computer, and see how the two fare against each other and...

  • Acer Swift X SFX16-51G – 16-inch portable laptop, vs Swift X SFX14-41G

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    Earlier in the year, Acer released the Swift X series of mid-range portable laptops with powerful specs, and the 14-inch model (which I reviewed in this article) ended up being very popular in its class, as one of the best-value all-purpose laptops that you...

  • Asus ZenBook 14 UM425QA review- full-power AMD Ryzen ultrabook

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    The ZenBook 14 UM425 series has been one of the most popular ZenBook series available in stores in the last year or so, as ultrabooks that marry premium design lines and features with the power and versatility of the AMD Ryzen U hardware platforms....

  • Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (13″ 120Hz screen, Thunderbolt 4) – vs Surface Pro 7

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    While still one of the best Windows tablets on the market, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 was for many years now in dire need of an overhaul, as we concluded in our review of the series. Thankfully, Microsoft have been working on an update...

  • Lenovo Legion 7 AMD-version review (Ryzen 9, RTX 3080), vs Intel i9 model

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    You might have already read my Lenovo Legion 7i article, which includes the top-specced Intel Core i9 CPU paired with the RTX 3080 graphics chip.  But what about the AMD Ryzen version of the Legion 7? Well, I got my hands on one and...

  • ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2021 review – 6 months later (RTX 3060 & 3050Ti)

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    With all the other notebooks launched this year, our review of the 2021 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 got delayed, so I decided to wait a few more months in order to test the finalized and mature versions of this laptop, with the proper software,...

  • Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ALC05 review (AMD Rzyen 7 5700U)– budget ultrabook, updated

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    Last year I bought a Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14 on a great deal, curious about what the AMD Ryzen U hardware could deliver in an affordable and portable package. I ended up returning that laptop after a little bit, because I couldn’t get used...

  • Acer Predator Helios 500 review (PH517-52 model – i9-11980HK, RTX 3080)

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    The Predator Helios 500 is the most powerful gaming laptop that Acer offer as of the second part of 2021, and a recent update of the previous Helios 500 generation we tested in 2019. This is a full-size 17-inch laptop built on the highest-end...

  • Asus Zenbook 14X OLED – early review, UM5401 model with AMD Ryzen

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    Asus have recently launched an entire generation of new Vivobook and Zenbook portable laptops, and I’ll update you on them in the next few weeks as I get to spend time with them and put them through our tests. This article touches on what...

  • Dell XPS 13 9310 (& 2-in-1) reviews, Tiger Lake models – what to expect

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    If you’ve been here for a while you should know that the Dell XPS 13 has been my ultrabook of choice for many years now, and I’m still using one as my main portable laptop, although not as often as I used to now...

  • Lenovo ThinkBook 13x review (Intel Core – Evo, 16:10 touchscreen)

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    It’s been a while since I reviewed an actual ultrabook, so I was excited to get some loaner units from Lenovo and try them out.  In this review, I’ll be covering the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x – one of Lenovo’s current ultraportable solutions for business...

  • Acer Swift X 14 SFX14-41G review (performance ultrabook, AMD Ryzen + RTX)

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    I’ve been using the Acer Swift X 14 for the last two weeks and I’m sharing my thoughts on it in this article. This laptop has been available for a few months now, and many reviewers/publications have crowned it the best-value 14-inch laptop of...

  • Asus ZenBook 14 UX425 review (UX425EA – i5 & i7 Tiger Lake models)

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    Earlier this year we’ve reviewed the redesigned 2020 ZenBook 14 UX425JA series, a brand-new product at the time and a step-up from the previous Asus ZenBook 14 generations. Several months later in late-2020, Asus now offer the ZenBook 14 UX425EA models in their line-up,...

  • Asus TUF Gaming FX505 review (FX505GE – i7, GTX 1050 Ti)

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    Asus offers some of the most affordable gaming laptops on the market as part of their TUF Gaming series, and in this review article, we’re talking about the TUF Gaming FX505 update. The FX505 line is available in a few different configurations, both with...

  • LG Gram 16 review (Gram 16 16Z90P – Core i7, 16:10 display)

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    The LG Gram 16 is one of the few large-screen ultrabooks currently available in stores, a computer that offers the lightweight construction, portability, specs, and capabilities of an Evo certified ultrabook, but paired with a larger display. This was made possible with the introduction...

  • Lenovo Legion 7 vs Asus ROG Strix SCAR 17, Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 comparison

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    The Lenovo Legion 7, Asus ROG Zephyrus S17, and the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 that we’ll discuss here are some of the more powerful performance/gaming notebooks available in stores as of the middle of 2021, and also products that we’ve already covered in-depth...

  • Lenovo Legion 7i review (Gen 6 16ITH6 model – Core i9, RTX 3080)

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    Having enjoyed using the Legion 5 Pro a couple of months ago, but ultimately deciding on returning it, I was especially interested in getting the Lenovo Legion 7.  I figured it would improve on something I already liked, being that is Lenovo’s premium model. ...

  • Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 vs ROG Zephyrus S17 comparison

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    In this article, we’re going to compare two of the more recent Asus ROG Zephyrus laptops, the Zephyrus M16 and the Zephyrus S17, which we’ve already reviewed in-depth here on the site. They’re both based on 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake hardware and Nvidia...

  • Razer Blade 14 review (Ryzen 9, RTX 3070), the most powerful ultracompact laptop

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    Next on my review list is the Razer Blade 14 – something I’ve been anticipating for at least a couple of months now. Ever since I heard that rumor there was going to be a Razer Blade with Ryzen, I was immediately intrigued.  And...

  • Aya Neo review – AMD Ryzen handheld gaming device

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    I certainly consider myself an early adopter when it comes to tech.  I’m frequently running beta programs and crowdfunding new ideas.  That’s why when I saw the world’s first Ryzen handheld, the Aya Neo, I didn’t hesitate to put in a bid and get...

  • Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU603 (Core i9-11900H, QHD 16:10 screen)

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    Intel took their time with the Tiger Lake Core H45 11th gen hardware update, but that’s finally available now and most OEMs are launching new products built on this platform these days. The 2021 Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is among these new launches, and...

  • Asus ExpertBook B5 B5302 and Flip B7 B7402 impressions – what to expect

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    Asus are aggressively pushing their newer series of business-oriented laptops called ExpertBook. ExpertBooks have been available for a few years now, but mostly as premium options with the B9 9450 and B9 9400 models that we’ve covered here on the site in the past....

  • Acer Aspire Vero review – the sustainable laptop

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    Acer have recently shed more light on their Aspire Vero project that was initially unveiled a few months ago, which is their take on creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly mid-tier laptop for the average buyer. What this means is that on one hand,...

  • Razer Blade 14 (Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3080), vs. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14

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    There’s been plenty of rumors out there about a Ryzen based Razer Blade portable laptop, thanks to a reliable source that has been privy to many previous leaks.  So it came as little surprise to me to see that the rumors were actually true:...

  • Lenovo Legion 5 Pro vs Alienware m15 comparison

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    As promised in the reviews, I wanted to give you a side-by-side comparison of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro and the Dell Alienware m15 that I’ve been dealing with lately. BTW, you’ll find the detailed reviews via these links above. I figured these laptops might...

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