Last week Snapdragon claimed that Windows games “just work” on its latest ARM chip, the Snapdragon X Elite. At the time we said we’d believe it when we see it. Well, now we’re seeing it. A small glimpse of it, anyways. Devin Arthur on X has filmed an X Elite laptop running Baldur’s Gate 3 […]
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Razer’s Blade gaming laptops have lost their edge
Dave James, mostly hardware. Mostly (Image credit: Future) This month I have been mostly… messing around with mobile machines. From gaming handhelds to laptops, I’ve had my mitts on some fun machines recently. And some frustrating ones, too. The Ayaneo Kun was almost the best gaming handheld, but slightly missed the mark, and the HP […]
Read MoreSpending all day with MSI’s disappointing new gaming laptops I’ve learned it’s not just what’s inside that counts
Tactile. It’s a word I find myself thinking of the second I pull a new piece of hardware out of its box. A sense of the tactile, the smooth, the svelte, the well-made, is to me one of the most important things a piece of hardware can have, particularly when it comes to gaming laptops. […]
Read MoreQualcomm claims Windows games ‘just work’ on its new Arm laptop chip
Qualcomm claims that most games created for x86 Windows “just work” on its new killer Arm chip, the Snapdragon X Elite. There’s no porting required. If that’s true, it’s quite an achievement, albeit not totally unprecedented. Apple pulled off something similar with its jump from x86 to own in-house Arm silicon via the Rosetta 2 […]
Read MoreAsus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review
The Asus Zephyrus G14 that earned my pick as the best 14-inch gaming laptop is gone. But don’t fret. The stalwart styling of the 2023 G14 may have given way to a newer design for 2024, but it’s sleeker, shinier and now includes the very latest AMD Ryzen mobile processors. I dare say the new […]
Read MoreGot a laptop plugged in 24/7? You could be ruining your battery life, so prepare to do the charger dance
There are few things more nerve-wracking than a dying battery. Ok, there are quite a few things more nerve-wracking than a dying battery, like getting chased by a bear or receiving a missed phone call from your bank. Still, those of you who like to keep your laptops plugged in all the time to avert […]
Read MoreSamsung does an Apple with its first Snapdragon X Elite laptop, suggesting the new Arm-based Windows machines aren’t going to be a cheap alternative to x86
When Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X Elite, an Arm-based processor for Windows PCs, many thought that this could be the turning point for x86 chips, as the specs looked mighty powerful. That point might be somewhat far off in the future, though, as one of the first X Elite-equipped laptops from Samsung is priced well […]
Read MoreAsus ZenBook Duo (2024)
Laptops, eh? We all know what they are. L-shaped things that open like an oyster to reveal the pearl of PC gaming (or just a web browser) within. Asus seems to have decided this isn’t good enough, and has attempted to shake up the tired and complacent laptop world with a portable PC that has […]
Read MoreMSI Vector 17 HX (2024) review
At face value there’s not an awful lot of difference between this Vector 17 HX laptop and its predecessor, the Vector GP68 HX. The chassis is the same, as is the 17-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS 240 Hz screen. Both can be configured with up to an Intel Core i9 CPU and an Nvidia RTX […]
Read MoreMicrosoft’s new Surface laptops will be available with Arm CPUs in June
Microsoft’s Surface line of laptops is getting updated in the coming months and aside from the addition of OLED display tech, the big news is optional Arm variants of the new portable PCs. Windows Central reports that both the Surface Pro 10 tablet and the Surface Laptop will be updated later this month with Intel’s […]
Read MoreAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review
Let’s start off with a universal truth: When buying a gaming laptop, you have to make some compromises. One of the biggest is usually the trade off between portability and power, as while you can absolutely cram some high-end hardware into a slim frame, you’ll inevitably have to accept some impact on gaming performance as […]
Read MoreHP Omen Transcend 14 review
I’m seriously impressed with the new HP Omen Transcend 14 gaming. I love a good 14-inch gaming laptop at the best of times, but there’s usually a pretty prohibitive price tag attached. Not so with this wee beauty. I mean, it’s still more expensive than most RTX 4060 gaming laptops, but you won’t find one […]
Read MoreAlienware Unveiled Powerful Gaming Laptop Trio: x16 R2, m16 R2, and m18 R2
Dell unveiled its latest Alienware lineup of gaming laptops during CES 2024, featuring three new models: the redesigned Alienware m16 R2, Alienware x16 R2, and Alienware m18 R2. Alienware x16 R2 with the 100 Micro LEDs illuminated touchpad Alienware x16 R2 At the forefront of the new Dell gaming laptop range is the Alienware x16 […]
Read MoreHP OMEN Transcend 16 Updated With 4K OLED Display Option And More
HP has refreshed its OMEN Transcend 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop PC, featuring a notable upgrade with the addition of a striking 4K OLED display option. The key highlight of this model is the display, offering a resolution of 2560×1600 and an impressive 240Hz refresh rate — users also have the option of a simpler display with […]
Read MoreHP OMEN Transcend 14 Launched At CES 2024: A Versatile Gaming Laptop
HP is launching its new OMEN Transcend laptops this week at CES 2024, and you’ll have a choice of going smaller (but not less powerful) with the new 14-inch machine — The HP OMEN Transcend 14 debuted as a versatile gaming laptop designed to blend into professional environments while delivering robust gaming capabilities. Positioned between […]
Read MorePC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming laptops of 2023
If there’s one section of PC gaming hardware that’s impressed us this year it’s been the selection of gaming laptops that have crossed our test benches over the past twelve months. It’s not just all about Nvidia’s RTX 40-series cards getting shrunk down to fit inside a notebook form factor either, as AMD has released […]
Read MoreLenovo Unveils the Lenovo Legion 9i: A Cutting-Edge Gaming Laptop with State-of-The-Art Cooling System
During an event in Berlin, Lenovo unveiled the Lenovo Legion 9i (16”), a high-end gaming laptop that boasts several top-of-the-line features. The flagship of the Legion lineup, the 9i is touted as the world’s first 16-inch gaming laptop to feature a self-contained liquid-cooling system, catering to the needs of gamers and content creators who demand […]
Read MoreLenovo Unveils the Lenovo Legion 9i: A Cutting-Edge Gaming Laptop with State-of-The-Art Cooling System
During an event in Berlin, Lenovo unveiled the Lenovo Legion 9i (16”), a high-end gaming laptop that boasts several top-of-the-line features. The flagship of the Legion lineup, the 9i is touted as the world’s first 16-inch gaming laptop to feature a self-contained liquid-cooling system, catering to the needs of gamers and content creators who demand […]
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