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ASUS Zenbook A14 review: A lightweight in every sense

Engadget

It's a 14-inch laptop that weighs just 2.2 Now to be clear, the Zenbook A14 is a serviceable laptop for light productivity work. So while the Zenbook A14 may seem like a MacBook Air killer at first glance, it's more of a reminder of how well Apple has balanced that laptop. But I suppose that just makes it a true lightweight.

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D review: A no-compromise CPU for demanding gamers

Engadget

3D V-Cache first appeared in the Ryzen 5800X3D in 2022, and AMD brought it to laptops in 2023. The 9950X3D has the same 170 Watt TDP (Thermal Design Profile) as its 2D variant, so cooling shouldn't be a huge problem, and unlike most other 3D V-Cache chips, it's also fully overclockable.

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Dell’s G5 15 SE is both an affordable and excellent gaming laptop

The Verge

AMD continues to rip and tear — a familiar refrain for 2020’s laptops so far Dell’s G5 15 SE is focused. It’s not the best-looking gaming laptop or the fastest out there, but starting at $879.99, its AMD Ryzen processor and RX 5600M graphics chip make for a great tag team. This test proves that this processor rips and tears.

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Amazon deal of the day: The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones are down to their best price ever

Mashable Tech

Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern gave them a nearly perfect rating upon tested, crediting their impeccable sound quality, great noise cancellation, and customizable sound. Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones. Check out our full review of the Fitbit Inspire 3. Mashable's reviewer gave it 4.5

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HP Envy x360 (2020) review: AMD wins again

The Verge

The best laptop under $1,000 This year’s HP Envy x360 is a big deal. It’s easily the best laptop under $1,000 that you can buy right now. My $799 review unit has the Ryzen 5-4500U, along with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. AMD processors have mostly been fodder for budget and midrange laptops for the past few years.

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The best gaming laptops to buy right now

The Verge

The best gaming laptops at every size and price point. The best gaming laptops at every size and price The best gaming laptop of 2021 looks different from those of years past. But the top gaming laptops now are different. But the top gaming laptops now are different. Photo by Avery White / The Verge.

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Lenovo’s IdeaPad Gaming 3 is almost a good $1,000 gaming laptop

The Verge

A strong processor and fast SSD don’t make up for a weak GPU If you’re shopping for a gaming laptop, you’ll find good specs like Intel’s powerful 10th Gen six-core i7 H-series processor, a fast PCIe-based SSD, and a 120Hz refresh rate display in many of the costly, high-end models currently available. So, what’s the catch?

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