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WIRED Nov 01
Lenovo LOQ 15: The Only Gaming Laptop Worth Buying Below $1,500: As prices escalate on gaming laptops, there’s really only one affordable option still around: ...
wired.com/story/lenovo-loq-15-best-deal/
Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro gets M6 power and up to 24 hours of battery life: Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro packs an M6 chip, faster AI performance ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/apples-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-gets-m6-power-and-up-to-24-hours-of-battery-life/
I turned my old gaming laptop into a Steam Machine for free, and it does one thing Valve’s box can’t yet
xda-developers.com/i-turned-my-old-gaming-laptop-into-a-steam-machine-for-free-and-its-closer-to-the-real-thing-than-i-expected/
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) Review: A Party on the Lid, a Powerhouse on Your Desk
pcmag.com/reviews/asus-rog-strix-scar-18-2026
Best Buy has slashed $950 off this gorgeous Alienware 16X Aurora gaming laptop with OLED display — 33% price reduction on Arrow Lake laptop with RTX 5070
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Wccftech Oct 16
Not Wanting To Pay Razer $3,300 For A Blade 16 Heatsink Replacement, One User Modded A Liquid Cooler On His Gaming Laptop For Just $130
wccftech.com/razer-blade-16-liquid-cooler-mod-heatsink-replacement/
This RTX 5070 gaming laptop is still the absolute best $1,299 you can spend — RTX 5060 and 5050 models also see up to $450 off
tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/this-rtx-5070-gaming-laptop-is-still-the-absolute-best-usd1-299-you-can-spend-rtx-5060-and-5050-models-also-see-up-to-usd450-off
Two ways to get into PC gaming: MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3M and Cyborg 15 C13W: This article is sponsored by MSI
xda-developers.com/msi-prestige-16-ai-c3m-and-cyborg-15-c13w/
Snag A Gaming Laptop Or Desktop For Less With These Early Amazon Prime Day Deals: It's not quite time for the big sale on October 6, but we're already tracking ...
pcmag.com/news/gaming-laptop-desktop-deals-early-prime-day-2026-oct-5
I found 6 Prime Day gaming laptop deals for every kind of PC gamer: Amazon has discounted gaming laptops from Acer, MSI, Asus, and HP, including several RTX ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/i-found-6-prime-day-gaming-laptop-deals-for-every-kind-of-pc-gamer/
Wccftech Oct 03
A Lenovo-Serviced Gaming Laptop With An RTX 5090 Was Returned Damaged To A Customer With Corner Edge And Top Part Scraped, Company Is Asking $400 To Repair
wccftech.com/lenovo-rtx-5090-gaming-laptop-returned-damaged-400-repair/
HP OmniBook Ultra review: Utterly sleek and snappy, but I wish it did just a tad more
digitaltrends.com/computing/hp-omnibook-ultra-review/
I tested the HyperX Omen 15 and it made me leave my handheld at home: This is a capable gaming laptop with the usual caveats
xda-developers.com/review-hyperx-omen-15/
Lucky German: Laptop with RTX 5090 and 64 GB RAM at a bargain price: Instead of paying a small fortune for a gaming laptop, a lucky user on Reddit recently got ...
pcgameshardware.de/Notebook_Laptop-Hardware-201330/News/RTX-5090-statt-5080-mehr-Speicher-High-End-Schnaeppchenpreis-1552343/
My old laptop plays my desktop's games now, and the whole setup took one evening: It took one free self-hosted solution to turn my laptop into a gaming laptop
xda-developers.com/my-old-laptop-plays-my-desktops-games-now-and-the-whole-setup-took-one-evening/
Asus TUF Gaming A14 (2026) Review: No Discrete GPU? No Problem: The travel-friendly Asus TUF Gaming A14 merges impressive integrated Radeon graphics with punchy ...
pcmag.com/reviews/asus-tuf-gaming-a14-2026
Gaming laptop in Eco mode: Apparently, Windows deletes a GPU driver: If you put your gaming laptop into power-saving mode for an extended period ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Gaming-Laptop-loescht-Grafiktreiber-im-Energiesparmodus-1552321/
Best Buy Labor Day Sale Brings Big Savings On Laptops, Gaming PCs And More: Best Buy's Labor Day sale offers steep discounts on RTX 50-series gaming laptops ...
hothardware.com/news/best-buy-labor-day-big-laptops-gaming-pcs-more
HyperX Omen 15 Review: A Subtle, Yet Potent 1080p Gaming Laptop - CNET: The Omen 15 holds up while gaming and when working away from power outlets making it a ...
cnet.com/tech/computing/hyperx-omen-15-review-a-subtle-yet-potent-1080p-gaming-laptop/
I turned a nearly 10-year-old laptop into the most useful machine in my home lab: I can't imagine my home lab without it
xda-developers.com/i-turned-an-old-laptop-into-the-most-useful-machine-in-my-home-lab/
Alienware 16 Aurora RTX 50 Gaming Laptop Drops To $1,030 At Woot: Woot is offering a factory reconditioned Alienware 16 Aurora laptop with an RTX 5050 GPU for $1 ...
hothardware.com/news/alienware-16-aurora-rtx-50-gaming-laptop-drops-1030-woot
Alienware 16 Aurora gaming powerhouse is now $300 off - Neowin
neowin.net/deals/alienware-16-aurora-gaming-powerhouse-is-now-300-off/
HP HyperX Omen 15 Review: RTX 5070 Gaming Meets Gorgeous OLED: HP's latest HyperX Omen 15 gaming laptop is svelte, powerful and attractive and it ushers in a new ...
hothardware.com/reviews/hp-hyperx-omen-15-gaming-laptop-review
Best Buy removes 32GB RAM worth $600 to "repair" customer's 64GB gaming laptop
techspot.com/news/113533-best-buy-removes-32gb-ram-worth-600-repair.html
VideoCardz Aug 28
MSI launches a new DDR4 gaming laptop in 2026, Katana 15 HX C14 features RTX 5070
videocardz.com/newz/msi-launches-a-new-ddr4-gaming-laptop-in-2026-katana-15-hx-c14-features-rtx-5070
Wccftech Aug 26
Razer Blade 18 Becomes The Deal Of The Decade, As Vendor Mislabeled RTX 5090 Configuration As An RTX 5080 One, With Double The Storage & RAM For Less Than $2 ...
wccftech.com/razer-blade-18-rtx-5090-mislabeled-deal/
Best Buy Anniversary Sale: Top Gaming Laptop Deals Under $1,500: Best Buy's 60th anniversary sale ends Sunday! Save up to $750 on HP Omen 16 OLED, Alienware 15 ...
hothardware.com/news/best-buy-anniversary-sale-top-gaming-laptop-deals-under-1500
Wccftech Aug 17
Best Buy Customer Support Removed A 32GB DDR5 RAM Stick From Gaming Laptop After Charging Full Amount For The 64GB Configuration; Says Upgraded RAM ...
wccftech.com/best-buy-removes-ram-64gb-gaming-laptop-incompatibility-claim/
HyperX Omen 15 Review: A Comfy Budget Gamer Sunk by Nerfed Graphics: The HyperX Omen 15 delivers solid battery life and comfortable ergonomics ...
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/166736/hyperx-omen-15-review-a-comfy-budget-gamer-sunk-by-nerfed-graphics
Best Products Aug 10
The 6 Best Mini Laptops For Working (Or Gaming) Anywhere: When shopping for a mini laptop, you want something that’s portable and lightweight, but also performs ...
bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g2586/best-mini-laptop-reviews/
The Fastest Laptops for 2026: PC Labs tests more than 100 laptops every year. Buckle up: Based on our in-depth benchmarking, these are the speediest laptops on ...
pcmag.com/picks/the-fastest-laptops
I turned a nearly 10-year-old laptop into the most useful machine in my home lab: I can't imagine my home lab without it
xda-developers.com/i-turned-an-old-laptop-into-the-most-useful-machine-in-my-home-lab/
Jump into PC gaming for under a thousand dollars with a $350 saving on this RTX 5060-powered laptop — the 15.6-inch MSI Cyborg 15 is just $949 at Walmart
tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/jump-into-pc-gaming-for-under-a-thousand-dollars-with-a-usd350-saving-on-this-rtx-5060-powered-laptop-the-15-6-inch-msi-cyborg-15-is-just-usd949-at-walmart
Best gaming laptop PC deals 2026 — epic discounts on Dell, Alienware, MSI, ROG, and others
tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/best-gaming-laptop-deals-discount
HyperX Omen Max 16 review: All bark and no bite: Where’s the beef?
tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-max-16-review
WindowsCentral Aug 04
This eGPU hack proved Snapdragon laptops can game with an RTX GPU, but developers need to catch up
windowscentral.com/hardware/qualcomm/this-egpu-hack-proved-snapdragon-laptops-can-game-with-an-rtx-gpu-but-developers-need-to-catch-up
Notebookcheck Jul 30
Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5060, 32 GB DDR5, 165 Hz panel drops to good price: The Gigabyte Gaming A16 GA6H gaming laptop was released last year with the ...
notebookcheck.net/Gigabyte-Gaming-A16-with-RTX-5060-32-GB-DDR5-165-Hz-panel-drops-to-good-price.1355591.0.html
Wccftech Aug 03
Lenovo Premium Care Botched An On-Site Service For An RTX 4090 Gaming Laptop, Causing Liquid Metal Spillage That Rendered It Unusable, No Replacement Offered
wccftech.com/lenovo-premium-care-liquid-metal-spill-rtx-4090-laptop/
Wccftech Jul 29
MSI Refused A Motherboard Replacement Of A Customer’s $6,000 Gaming Laptop, Saying It “Would Cost More Than Purchasing A New Unit”
wccftech.com/msi-refuses-motherboard-replacement-6000-gaming-laptop/
VideoCardz Jul 24
AMD preparing 8-core Ryzen 7 9800HX3D gaming laptop CPU for CES 2027 reveal AMD preparing 8-core Ryzen 7 9800HX3D gaming laptop CPU for CES 2027 reveal
The Best OLED Laptops for 2026: Laptops with brilliant, ink-black OLED screens have begun entering the mainstream. Are the benefits that come with OLED display ...
uk.pcmag.com/first-looks/123005/the-best-oled-laptops
Alienware 15 Review: Perfect Timing For A Budget Gaming Laptop: While its display could be nicer, Alienware’s first budget gaming laptop feels like a welcome ...
engadget.com/2222040/alienware-15-review/
MSI is celebrating its 40th anniversary with one of the most extravagant gaming laptops we've ever seen. The Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic pairs ... Show more
Alienware Ryzen Gaming Laptop Deal At Walmart Slashes Price To $899: Shopping for a budget-friendly gaming laptop? Walmart has slashed the price of the Alienware ...
hothardware.com/news/alienware-ryzen-gaming-laptop-deal-walmart-899
Ryzen 7 9800HX3D: AMD reportedly planning an affordable gaming laptop CPU: AMD is allegedly preparing a new X3D laptop processor for demanding gamers ...
winfuture.de/news,160200.html
Lenovo LOQ 17 Gaming Laptop Levels Up With New 12GB RTX 5070 GPU: Lenovo's LOQ 17 and ThinkBook 16p spec sheets reveal upgrades to NVIDIA's 12GB GDDR7 GeForce ...
hothardware.com/news/lenovo-loq-17-gaming-laptop-levels-up-12gb-rtx-5070-gpu
I replaced ChatGPT's free tier with a tiny local model running on my old laptop: It handles more daily tasks than its cloud-based rival
xda-developers.com/i-replaced-chatgpt-with-a-local-model-running-on-my-old-laptop/
Dell XPS 14 (DA14260) Review: A Windows laptop I wanted to keep using: The Dell XPS 14 DA14260 combines a premium CNC aluminum design, a sharp OLED touchscreen ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/dell-xps-14-da14260-review-a-windows-laptop-i-wanted-to-keep-using/
I tested MSI's latest gaming laptop, and it works just as hard as it plays: The Cyborg 15 is versatile enough to handle work, school, and the latest PC games.
zdnet.com/article/msi-cyborg-15-review/
I tested Alienware's new budget gaming laptop, but these 3 might be smarter buys: The Alienware 15 sets out to balance affordability and performance ...
zdnet.com/article/alienware-15-review/
Shopping for Back-to-school? These are the gaming laptops I’d recommend: Looking for a gaming laptop for college? These five Back-to-School picks balance ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/best-gaming-laptops-back-to-school-2026/
Lenovo’s new gaming laptop is the first to feature a 240Hz inkjet-printed OLED display
digitaltrends.com/computing/lenovos-new-gaming-laptop-is-the-first-to-feature-a-240hz-inkjet-printed-oled-display/
Best Products Jul 10
The 6 Best Mini Laptops For Working (Or Gaming) Anywhere: When shopping for a mini laptop, you want something that’s portable and lightweight, but also performs ...
bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g2586/best-mini-laptop-reviews/
Lenovo's Legion 7a gaming laptop now comes with an RTX 5070 12GB GPU option — but it costs $3,375 paired with a Ryzen AI 9 CPU ...
tomshardware.com/laptops/lenovos-legion-7a-gaming-laptop-now-comes-with-an-rtx-5070-12gb-gpu-option-but-it-costs-usd3-375-paired-with-a-ryzen-ai-9-cpu-sku-was-previously-limited-to-rtx-5060
ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8407AA review: Two screens finally earned their place in my bag
digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-zenbook-duo-ux8407aa-review/
This Acer Gaming Laptop 4th of July Deal Is Still Live and Will Save You Over $400
pcmag.com/deals/acer-gaming-laptop-deal-4th-of-july-sale-still-available-july-6
Gaming PCs Get Big Discounts In Best Buy's 4th Of July Flash Sale: Best Buy is is offering some big discounts on a wide range of gaming PCs for Independence Day.
hothardware.com/news/alienware-gaming-pcs-hit-big-discounts-in-best-buys-4th-of-july-flash-sale
VideoCardz Jul 04
ThundeRobot to launch world’s first 16-inch RTX 5070 gaming laptop weighing just 1.64 kg
videocardz.com/newz/thunderobot-to-launch-worlds-first-16-inch-rtx-5070-gaming-laptop-weighing-just-1-64-kg
I've been reviewing laptops for years: These are the 15+ best July 4th laptop deals
zdnet.com/article/july-4-laptop-deals-2026/
5 of the best MSI gaming laptop deals live now for Amazon Prime Day: We've reviewed dozens of MSI's laptops over the last few years - here are the top five deals ...
zdnet.com/article/msi-gaming-laptop-deals-amazon-prime-day-2026/
What makes the MSI Raider 16 Max HX a performance-focused gaming laptop?: This article is sponsored by MSI
xda-developers.com/msi-raider-16-max-hx-performance-focused-gaming-laptop/
ASUS ROG's 320W Strix Scar 18 Monster Gaming Laptop Is Up For Preorder: ASUS is now accepting preorders for its beastly and fully-loaded ROG Strix Scar 18 gaming ...
hothardware.com/news/asus-rogs-320w-strix-scar-18-monster-gaming-laptop-preorder
Best SSD deal: Samsung 990 PRO gets huge early Prime Day price drop: Price cuts on 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB options — along with heatsinks available.
mashable.com/tech/june-18-samsung-pro-ssd-deal
This 16-inch Acer is the best gaming laptop deal I've found for Prime Day: The Acer Predator Helios Neo is a high-end 16-inch gaming laptop that's $450 off right ...
zdnet.com/article/acer-predator-helios-neo-16-amazon-prime-day-2026/
Notebookcheck Jun 19
One of the best compact gaming laptops gets a brighter OLED - Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 Review
notebookcheck.net/One-of-the-best-compact-gaming-laptops-gets-a-brighter-OLED-Asus-ROG-Zephyrus-G14-2026-Review.1321952.0.html
Microsoft knows its new Surface PCs are expensive. That’s the point: The Snapdragon X2 Surface Pro and Surface Laptop are faster, pricier, and designed to push ...
pcworld.com/article/3166200/microsoft-knows-its-new-surface-pcs-are-expensive-thats-the-point.html
Microsoft says the Surface gaming laptop dream is dead: A top Microsoft Surface executive says that Microsoft has no plans to enter the gaming laptop market for ...
pcworld.com/article/3167228/microsoft-says-the-surface-gaming-laptop-dream-is-dead.html
Intel Arc G3 Extreme Tested: This Is the PC Gaming Handheld Chip to Beat: With its "Panther Lake" Xe graphics cores, Intel's new G3 Series processors are ...
pcmag.com/news/intel-arc-g3-extreme-tested-fastest-pc-gaming-handheld-chip
Nvidia's RTX Spark is already here under a different name, and I ran Cyberpunk at 1440p on it
xda-developers.com/nvidia-rtx-spark-already-here-different-name-cyberpunk/
The latest 2026 Razer Blade 18 is a monster of a gaming laptop that annihilates the competition – if you can afford the price of admission
techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-18-2026-review
Which MSI AI Laptops Are Best for Gaming and Creation?: The new MSI Prestige, Stealth, and Raider AI+ laptops leverage Intel Core Ultra power and advanced ...
pcmag.com/articles/which-msi-ai-laptops-are-best-for-gaming-and-creation
Gigabyte Gaming A18: Gigabyte's Gaming A18 is an effective "budget" giant-screen gaming laptop, delivering respectable frame rates for the money to a ...
uk.pcmag.com/laptops/165580/gigabyte-gaming-a18
Onexplayer gaming handheld with Ryzen AI Max 388: More expensive than five Nintendo Switch 2s
pcgameshardware.de/Handheld-PC-Hardware-279763/News/Der-neue-OneXPlayer-Handheld-wird-richtig-teuer-1545264/
Best Products Jun 10
The 6 Best Mini Laptops For Working (Or Gaming) Anywhere: When shopping for a mini laptop, you want something that’s portable and lightweight, but also performs ...
bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g2586/best-mini-laptop-reviews/
The ASUS V16 gaming laptop packs an RTX 5060, 32GB of RAM, and a 144Hz display for serious gaming and multitasking power ⬇️
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I’m amazed a top-tier GPU fit inside this thin MSI gaming laptop — and it surprised me in other ways, too
techradar.com/computing/gaming-laptops/msi-stealth-16-ai-review
Best Products May 15
The 8 Best Mini Laptops For Working (Or Gaming) Anywhere: When shopping for a mini laptop, you want something that’s portable and lightweight, but also performs ...
bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g2586/best-mini-laptop-reviews/
Dell Alienware's new $1,300 gaming laptop cuts corners by using cheap plastic and older-gen gaming hardware
techspot.com/news/112418-dell-alienware-15-laptop-cutting-corners-using-cheap.html
Xbox Mode Begins Rolling Out to Players on Windows 11 PCs Today: Beginning today, we’re excited to share that Xbox mode will begin rolling out to Windows 11 PCs ...
news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/04/30/xbox-mode-pc-windows-11/
Ziff Davis Apr 29
Asus’ $4,500 Dual-Screen Gaming Laptop Goes Up for Preorder: The ROG Zephyrus Duo features Intel Core Ultra processors and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU.
extremetech.com/gaming/asus-4500-dual-screen-gaming-laptop-goes-up-for-preorder
