Laptop & PC Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models.
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9210092100Apple Mac Studio review (M2 Ultra, 2023): A better Mac for pros
With updated M2 Max and Ultra chips, the Mac Studio cements itself as the ideal desktop for Apple-devoted creatives. It can be equipped with as much power as the Mac Pro and, thanks to its many ports, you probably won’t miss being able to upgrade internal hardware. It’s sleek, compact and incredibly fast.
Devindra Hardawar06.13.2023
9610096100Apple MacBook Air 15-inch review: A bigger screen makes a surprising difference
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is nearly identical to the 13-inch model, with a powerful M2 processor, great keyboard and trackpad and long battery life. But the screen is a huge upgrade over the smaller one, and it's also the rare Apple product that's a solid value.
Nathan Ingraham06.12.2023
The Ayaneo Air Plus is the next would-be Steam Deck killer
Ayaneo is fast becomeing a fan favorite in the handheld PC gaming world, but its Steam Deck rivals come at a premium.
James Trew05.09.2023
7810078100Razer Blade 16 review: A miraculous display in a laptop you can probably skip
The Razer Blade 16 is one of the most unique laptops we’ve ever seen – I just wish I could recommend it as easily as the Blade 15.
Devindra Hardawar04.28.2023
7810078100Razer Blade 18 review: Overpowered and oversized
Packing new 13th-gen Intel chips and 40-series NVIDIA GPUs, the Blade 18 is Razer's biggest and most powerful gaming laptop yet. But starting at $2,900, it's also one of its most expensive, so what does all the cash really get you?
Sam Rutherford04.21.2023
8610086100ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2023) review: Big performance with a brilliant display
With ASUS' 2023 ROG Zephyrus M16, you get an updated generation of CPUs and GPUs for blistering performance alongside a brilliant new Mini LED display.
Sam Rutherford03.28.2023
5910059100Acer Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition review: Glasses-free 3D is just pointless
While Acer's Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition has cool glasses-free 3D tech, it’s not supported by enough games to justify its $3,500 price.
Devindra Hardawar03.28.2023
8610086100Mac mini review (M2 Pro, 2023): Just call it a Mac mini Pro
The M2 Pro-equipped Mac Mini is a powerhouse in a small-form factor disguise. The $1,299 model offers tremendous performance for creators who don’t want to shell out $1,999 for a Mac Studio. But beware of Apple’s exorbitant upgrade costs for RAM and storage.
Devindra Hardawar01.28.2023
8310083100Ayaneo 2 review: A more premium (and pricier) take on the Steam Deck
For people searching for a more premium take on the Steam Deck, the Ayaneo 2 is it. It's got a faster CPU, a much nicer screen and a more compact design, though it costs more too.
9210092100MacBook Pro 14-inch review (2023): A blessing for creatives
The new MacBook Pro 14-inch isn't a dramatic departure from the last model, but the new M2 Pro and M2 Max chips will be incredibly useful to creative professionals.
Devindra Hardawar01.23.2023
8410084100Hear me out: The modular Framework Chromebook is worth the $1,000 (for some)
It’s been a little over a year since the first Framework laptops launched, and now the company has a new model, the Framework Laptop Chromebook Edition. It offers the same benefits as its Windows sibling – namely, solid industrial design and specs coupled with the promise of customization and future expandability. That said, it’s also one of the more expensive Chromebooks available, starting at $999. That’s a lot of money for a Chromebook – but if it can last you five years or more, it might be worth the cost.
Nathan Ingraham12.13.2022
Ayaneo’s Air Pro is a taste of the portable PC gaming future
A PC in a handheld, it's not a new idea, but thanks to new companies with high design standards and better mobile CPUs, true gaming on the go is finally happening.
James Trew12.08.2022
8310083100Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 review (13-inch): A beautiful design that’s almost run its course
While the Surface Laptop 5 hasn’t gotten a lot of updates on the outside aside from a fresh sage green color option, support for faster 12th-gen Intel CPUs and a new Thunderbolt 4 port give it a big bump in speed and versatility.
Sam Rutherford11.07.2022
HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook review: The best of ChromeOS, but not worth the price
Google has been making high-end Chromebooks for almost a decade now, dating back to the $1,300 Chromebook Pixel in 2013. At the time, many people saw it as a beautiful but strange device. In the years that followed, both Google and its hardware partners have made premium Chromebooks more and more commonplace. Though, a still-unconfirmed report earlier this year suggests Google is giving up on making laptop hardware, at least for now. The company hasn’t said anything of the sort yet, but the reality is that Google hasn’t made a new Chromebook since the Pixelbook Go in late 2019. Of course, that hasn’t stopped other manufacturers from making Chromebooks with gorgeous screens, great industrial design and powerful hardware. But HP’s Elite Dragonfly Chromebook, released earlier this year, might be the nicest I’ve used in a long time. It also has a jaw-dropping price point, starting at well over $1,000. Much like the original Chromebook Pixel, HP’s latest is a joy to use that is very hard to recommend because of that price.
Nathan Ingraham11.01.2022
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 5G review (SQ3): A beautiful lie
The 5G-equipped Surface Pro 9 is a handsome hybrid tablet PC, but its custom ARM processor severely limits its performance and app compatibility.
Devindra Hardawar10.28.2022
Acer’s cloud gaming Chromebook is a solid laptop, even if you don’t game
Earlier this week, Google and hardware partners ASUS, Acer and Lenovo announced a somewhat surprising initiative to build Chromebooks expressly for cloud gaming. While many Chromebooks are a riff on the classic 13-inch laptop, the first round of these devices have large, high-resolution screens with fast refresh rates, anti-ghosting keyboards, powerful processors and a few software tweaks to better work with cloud gaming services like GeForce NOW. All these laptops are set to be released by the end of October, but I got a chance to check out a pre-production version of Acer’s Chromebook 516 GE. Over the last week, I’ve played some games with it as well as put it through my daily work routine. I’ll need to test the final version before giving it a proper review, but the Chromebook 516 GE has a lot going for it, whether you play games or not.
Nathan Ingraham10.15.2022
Microsoft Surface Studio 2+ hands-on: More power, but still not enough
The Surface Studio 2+ is very fast, but it should be much more.
Devindra Hardawar10.13.2022
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 hands-on: Can Intel and ARM models live in harmony?
Can an x86 Intel processor and a mobile Arm chip really sit side by side?
Devindra Hardawar10.12.2022
MSI Stealth 15M review: Coasting on its good looks
While the Stealth 15M's design is great and the system offers a good balance of performance and portability, it feels like MSI has overlooked some of the laptop's weaker aspects like its display, webcam and battery life.
Sam Rutherford09.30.2022
ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED review: Great screen, now do the keyboard
For ASUS' first attempt at a flexible screen laptop, the decision to go with a 17.3-inch flexible screen makes a huge impact. But its high price and wonky keyboard hold it back from being a real hit.
Sam Rutherford09.19.2022