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Are these the fanless Windows MacBook Air killers we’ve been waiting for? Live from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit 2026 on Maui, we got an exclusive first hands-on look at Microsoft's newly announced Surface Pro 12" (2nd Edition) and Surface Laptop 13" (2nd Edition)!

Reporting live from Qualcomm’s annual Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii, we got you an exclusive first look at Qualcomm’s next-generation 2nm mobile flagship silicon for 2026/2027: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the all-new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

Looking for an affordable, premium everyday laptop that competes directly with something like the MacBook Neo and Dell XPS 13? We had the chance to test the Asus Zenbook 14, and while it comes with some compromises, the overall package is quite attractive...

Google is making a major new push into laptops with GoogleBook OS—a next-generation, Android-based desktop operating system designed as a snappy, lightweight alternative to Windows and macOS. We had the chance to try all the launch devices during a brief hands-on session ...

Slimmer, lighter, and delivering up to 17.5-hour battery life! For 2026 Lenovo pairs the T14s with AMD's Ryzen 7 Pro with up to 64GB of RAM to narrow the gap to the X1 Carbon. Check out our video review to see if this versatile 14-inch laptop is the ultimate everyday companion for your productivity needs.

During IFA we got the chance to go hands-on with the Prestige N16 Flip AI+—MSI's latest laptop featuring NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform with up to 128GB of RAM for gaming, content creation, and local AI workflows. Check out the video to see how this 2-in-1 powerhouse stacks up alongside the beastly Raider 16 MAX and the stylish Crosshair A16 MLG Edition. (Ad)

At IFA 2026, we got the chance to get some hands-on time with Acer's 799g Swift Blade 14, a handheld that turns into a mini Gaming Laptop, and the Vero 16, a modular, easily repairable notebook!

We get hands-on with Alienware’s stunning $699 32-inch 4K QD-OLED, their ultra-fast 540Hz esports display, and the lightweight Dell 14S powered by Intel Wildcat Lake at IFA 2026. Let's see if Alienware can continue their OLED winning streak and how competitive the Dell 14S will be!

At IFA 2026 in Berlin, we got some hands-on time with Lenovo’s newest laptop lineup, featuring the RTX Spark-powered Yoga Pro 9n, the all-new Yoga 9n 2-in-1, the fanless Project AeroBlade, and some colorful new business laptop additions in the ThinkBook family.

We just got a first look at DLSS 5 in action, with NBA 2k27 being the first game, betting on Nvidia's new neural rendering tech. And once again, you will have to choose between simply impressive realism and higher FPS. Is this still the future for more realisitic video games?

ASUS's new flagship creator laptops introduce NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform alongside stunning 1,600-nit Tandem OLED displays. We take a first look, during IFA 2026, at the redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch chassis, talk about port selection, expected battery life, and everything else you can expect from the new Windows on Arm laptop platform.

Featuring a stunning ~1,500-nit Tandem OLED display and NVIDIA's new 12GB RTX 5070, Lenovo's flagship creator laptop, the Yoga Pro 9, pairs a sleek chassis with strong performance numbers—but the overall situation might be a problem...

NVIDIA showcased upcoming RTX Spark laptops running titles like Borderlands 4, Doom Eternal, and 007 First Light on Windows on ARM. We got first-hand access to experience real-world emulated performance, native ARM builds, and anti-cheat compatibility across upcoming hardware from MSI, Dell, HP, ASUS, and Lenovo.

NVIDIA has officially rolled out the latest update to its DLSS suite: DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction (Model F), netting you a clearer image for "free"! You still need quite a powerful laptop to run path-traced games ... or do you?

Take a close-up look at the new hand-painted keycap Razer just launched in our quick video preview!

Razer’s redesigned Blade 16 makes the jump to Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra 9 386H while squeezing up to 160W out of NVIDIA’s flagship RTX 5090 mobile GPU. In our video review, Alex tests how the ultra-compact 16-inch rig handles 1440p gaming, 4K DaVinci Resolve editing, and daily use with its upgraded 1,000-nit 240Hz OLED screen and Thunderbolt 5 support.

The Asus Zenbook S14 could have been one of the best everyday laptops in 2026, taking on the likes of the MacBook Air, XPS 14, or similarly thin, premium, and well-designed laptops. But unfortunately, it was held back slightly by its SOC ... if you care about GPU performance!

The Asus Zenbook S14 could have been one of the best everyday laptops in 2026, taking on the likes of the MacBook Air, XPS 14, or similarly thin, premium, and well-designed laptops. But unfortunately, it was held back slightly by its SOC ... if you care about GPU performance!

Nvidia's RTX 5060 is arguably one of the best mobile GPUs for combining performance and value ... or is it? We compared three laptops, from three different series within Lenovo's portfolio, and the "best" isn't necessarily the most expensive one ...

The MSI Claw 8 EX is one of the first handhelds based on Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme platform, and it brings the iGPU of Panther Lake into a much smaller form factor, delivering the biggest leap in performance we have seen so far in mobile gaming consoles. But prices venture into midrange gaming laptop territory, so the question is, is the new Claw still worth it?

Alienware just refreshed their original 34" Ultrawide QD-OLED, and we had the chance to not only do all of our display measurements, but also use it for all sorts of games, productivity tasks, and for our video creation of course. So let us see if this one should be one your shortlist for a setup upgrade in 2026!

With the A16 Pro, Gigabyte put together a relatively affordable gaming laptop that combines a "budget" chassis with an RTX 5070 Ti. Is this relatively unique combination worth it for your favorite games or your creator endeavors? Well, we will tell you in our video!

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is still, without a doubt, THE best 14" gaming- and creator laptop hybrid currently on the market, and in its 2026 iteration, it got even faster, boasts a brighter display, and significantly longer battery runtimes thanks to the switch to an Intel CPU. Still, is there a market for it? And how does it compare to Apple's decked-out MacBook Pro 14?

Our individual configuration of Lenovo's 2026 upgrade for its bread-and-butter 14" business laptop might not seem particularly impressive, especially when it comes to performance, but it still proves that the overall platform of the T14 has a lot of potential.

After the successful comeback of the XPS 14 and XPS 16 earlier this year, Dell is also staying true to their promise to make the XPS family more affordable with the all-new XPS 13. And the small, lightweight laptop might actually redefine what you can expect from a budget-friendly laptop in 2026. (Ad)

MSI already unveiled their next-gen thin & light gaming laptop, the Stealth 16, during CES earlier this year, and finally got the chance to get our hands on a sample to run some benchmarks. So let us see if the sleek 16-incher can compete with the ROG Zephyrus G16, Lenovo Legion 7/7a, or the Yoga Pro 9

During Computex 2026, Nvidia finally unveiled their long-rumored Windows-on-Arm Laptop SOC, and together with a handful of hardware partner, they showed a new generation of premium performance laptops. We got the chance to check them out, and wanted to share our opinion so far!

Aorus just launched an update to their high-end 16-inch laptop, the Aorus Master 16. We had the chance to take it for a spin during Computex in Taiwan and use the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D- and full-wattage RTX 5080-powered laptop as a workstation for our videos, and to enjoy the occasional game, of course!

When it comes to total immersion in video games, Razer offers by far the most robust portfolio, not only when it comes to light, but with their haptics, you can also "feel" your games. We gave it another test run in 007: First Light, and it's still as awesome as ever. They also just launched a new high-quality USB/XLR mic, and we finally have to talk about their laptop stand ...

MSI not only showed off one of the fastest handhelds for 2026, but also delivered once again with a unique special edition for the Titan 18HX, alongside their take on a 2-in-1 RTXSpark-powered performance laptop! We had a chance to go hands-on with all their new products during Computex 2026! (Ad)

During Computex 2026, Acer unveiled their very own, completely new handheld based on Intel's custom silicon for mobile game consoles, refreshed a few of their gaming laptops, and took the wraps off their MacBook Neo competitor. Please enjoy our hands-on first impressions video directly from Taipei!

A 4K MiniLED display running at 240 Hz, with up to 1600-nit peak brightness, and low-motion-blur tech we haven't seen before ... sounds like too much to ask for? Not anymore, since that is what Asus put in the ROG Scar 18 2026. Oh, and we also get an OLED upgrade for the ROG Ally X, and a Macbook Neo competitor!

A completely new generation of portable, powerful and absolutely gorgeous laptops for us creators, developers and gamers? Nvidia finally took the wraps of their first SOCs for our favorite mobile computing companions, and we had a chance to check out some new models coming with the new later in 2026.

Intel just unveiled its first-ever truly custom-built SOC specifically for handhelds, the Intel Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme. We had the chance to check out the all-new MSI Claw 8 EX early, and this new generation of Windows-based mobile gaming consoles will definitely set a new performance standard. But it comes at a cost ... literally.

A thin chassis for a gaming laptop in 2026 does not mean you have to compromise when it comes to your (somewhat) mobile gaming experience! To put that theory to the test, we put the all-new ROG Zephyrus G14 and a few of its thin & light brethren to the test in 007: First Light, Pragmata, and Forza Horizon 6 to see what kind of AAA gaming performance you can get out of these super-mobile computing powerhouses. (ad)

If a 34" QD-OLED ultrawide monitor, with a new pixel layout for improved readability, a 280Hz refresh rate, and up to 1300 Nits peak HDR brightness, sounds like the perfect addition to your laptop setup ... well, you might want to check out our hands-on video for the Alienware AW3426DW ...

Up to 30 hours of battery life, able to handle Cyberpunk 2077 with 60 fps, some proper video performance, 2-in-1 functionality, and a model weighing just 899g. MSI offers all this and much more with their all-new 2026 Prestige laptop models, and we had the chance to spend some time with them.

The Leica Leitzphone is a globally available update to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, already one of the best smartphones for photography. So does the new chassis, unique software experience, and the red dot really make a difference?

For 2026, Lenovo "updates" its thin-and-light, premium 16-inch gaming laptop, the Legion 7, with an AMD Ryzen 400-series CPU. This, in addition to a considerable weight reduction, drastically extends battery life compared to last year's Intel model, but you also have to live with slightly reduced performance and quite the price bump as well. So, let's see if the 16-incher is still an option worth considering!

One of the biggest IPs when it comes to racing games is back, and Forza Horizon 6 makes its way to Japan. We had the chance to test the game on the RTX 5060 Lenovo Legion 7a, and the Razer Blade 18, one of the fastest laptops currently available.

Asus just completely redesigned their dual-screen gaming laptop, the ROG Zephyrus Duo, and the pair of 16" OLEDs are now powered by an RTX 5090 and Panther Lake. So let us see if the novelty of having two screens in a single chassis is worth the eye-watering sticker price!

When one of my favorite games of 2026 gets its own limited-edition GPU, you bet it deserves a full setup video. That is what we did for the Zotac RTX 5070 AMP, in the exclusive styling of Capcom's latest action adventure, and of which there are only about 20 worldwide, and it's definitely one of the cleanest setups we ever put together!

A gaming mouse is probably one of the first accessories you will buy for your shiny new gaming laptop, and Razer spearheaded that product category pretty much exactly 20 years ago. Time to celebrate, and they sent over the 20th Anniversary Boomslang alongside the all-new Viper V4 Pro.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is what you could call a fan-favorite in the world of high-end gaming laptops, and we got a chance to check out the RTX 5090 variant to see how it holds up in 2026.

There is no doubt that Apple once again manages to put together a product that defies all rational explanation for its respective price tags, and while the Studio Display and the higher-end Studio Display XDR offer a remarkable front-of-screen experience, they are definitely not for everybody.

Apart from the Apple MacBook Neo, pretty much the complete line-up looks exactly the same, but under the hood, the 2026 MacBook Air 13, the MacBook Air 15, and the "big boys", the MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 get quite the upgrade with the M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max SOCs.

Too much bloatware, unnecessary features, lackluster customer support, and not the gaming laptop configuration you are looking for? Well, there are a number of things that may leave you wanting when it comes to notebooks from the big brands, but thankfully, there are alternatives ...

DJI just released the update to their pocketable 4K gimbal camera, the aptly named Osmo Pocket 4, and we had the chance to try it out for our content production ...

Do you want to upgrade your gaming experience with some proper eye-candy, and without selling one of your kidneys? Then the Alienware AW2726DM might be for you, since at $350 it is one of the most affordable 27" QD-OLEDs you can buy right now. We had the chance to check it out, so please enjoy our video!

Capcom just launched their latest path-traced action-adventure game, and we, of course, had to see how it runs for us laptop gamers. We did some early testing on the Alienware 18 Area 51, with its full-wattage RTX 5090, and are already working on some additional tests with some more "modest" hardware.