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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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
I’ve been using several variants of the Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 for more than a month now, and after publishing our review of the higher-specced variant with the i9 processor and RTX 3080 graphics, we’re going to discuss the more affordable and overall better...
I’m still shopping for a new laptop and next on my list is the Legion 5 Pro. I’ve been anticipating this one for a while as it has been released for a few months in other parts of the world and just finally came...
It took some time to get here, but I have finally got my hands on the all-AMD Asus ROG Strix G15 Advantage, which is one of the best-value gaming and performance laptops available in stores today. This goes for around $1600 to $1700 in...
The Acer Predator Helios 300 series scored high in our reviews and in the worldwide best-selling charts for the last years, and for good reason, as this has been and still is one of the better-balanced performance/gaming/all-purpose laptop series on the market. We’ve reviewed...
Well, it wasn’t too long after I reviewed the Alienware M15 R4 that they announced and released the Alienware m15 R5 model. And crazily enough, there’s already an R6 model as well! I don’t have that one yet – this article is about the...
Asus keeps pushing their dual-screen laptops, and alongside the Zephyrus Duo 15 released earlier this year, it’s now time for the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be available in stores finally. This has been announced at the beginning of 2021 at CES, but hasn’t...
Earlier this year MSI announced the GE76 Raider, their updated 17-inch full-performance laptop, and the larger kin of the GE66 Raider we’ve reviewed last year, this time available with a 17-inch display, a full-keyboard, and more powerful hardware. This is one of the few...
Like retro gaming? If you’re an enthusiast, chances are you already have a device that you use to play retro games. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t also consider this new device from a company called Anbernic: maker of the RG351V. If you’re like...
Earlier this year Asus launched a controversial product, the TUF Dash F15 series, which is a slim and compact 15-inch laptop built on Intel H35 and Nvidia RTX 3000 hardware. This series tries to make its way somewhere in between the regular Asus TUF...
Acer announced their updated 2021 Predator Triton 500 a few months ago, and I got to spend the last few weeks with a pre-release sample and I can share some thoughts about it with you here. At this point, this is not one of...
I’ve already covered the 2021 Asus ZenBook 13 UM325 in a previous review, the smallest member of the ZenBook family that’s available with an OLED screen, Ryzen 5000 U hardware from AMD, and a very competitive price tag for what it is. However, this...
I bought the 2021-update of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 locally about two weeks ago, used it throughout this time, and gathered my thoughts on it in this review article. This is the 2021 version of the Flex 5 14-inch, code name 14ALC05,...
HP’s ZBook series of laptops have been on my radar for many years. Frustrated with the shortcomings of Dell’s XPS 15, I have long been on the lookout for other laptops that combine similar horsepower with a comparably professional look and compact chassis. I...
While shopping for a new laptop, I decided to give the Alienware m15 a try. It’s been a few years since I owned one and boy have they changed. I’ve gone from both extremes too, having owned an M11x in 2009 and then an...
This here is the 2021 update of the Nitro 5, in pretty much the beefiest configuration ever available on a Nitro so far (code name AN515-45): a Ryzen 7 5800 processor and an Nvidia RTX 3080 Laptop dGPU. Most of this article applies to...
After spending time with many Ryzen 5000 H laptops in the last weeks, it’s about time for a change of pace. We’re still keeping with AMD laptops, though, this time around with their Ryzen 5000 U Lucienne and Cezanne platforms. The ZenBook 13 UM325...
After spending time with the full-size Scar 17 in the last weeks, I was eager to give the smaller 2021 ROG Scar 15 G533 a try as well, and see how Asus managed to implement the same kind of powerful hardware (a Ryzen 9...
If a dual-screen productivity-focused laptop is what you’re after, Asus have you covered with their updated 2021 ZenBook Duo lineup, which includes a full-performance 15-inch model, as well as a more affordable and more compact 14-incher. This article is all about the latter, the...
Chuwi is a smaller Chinese laptop maker that offers a couple of different budget laptops and ultrabooks, mostly in the $250 to $400 price segments. We’ve partnered with them to announce their new products when available, but I wanted to properly review their laptops...