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In this article, we’re discussing laptops built on the Intel Wildcat Lake hardware platform (Intel Core Series 3), Intel’s most affordable and efficient modern mobile platform available in 2026. Wildcat Lake is the entry-level alternative to the Intel Panther Lake (Core Ultra Series 3)...
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We’re discussing Googlebook laptops in this article, going over the particularities and specifics you should expect from this new breed of devices, as well as what to expect from each of the actual products available in stores. Briefly, the narrative for Googlebooks is simple:...
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If you’re buying an all-purpose portable laptop this year, this article will come in handy, as it goes over how some of the better mobile platforms available right now compare in capabilities and efficiency. That means we’re looking at the AMD Ryzen AI 9...
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This is my detailed review of the Lenovo Legion 5a series. This 5a is a newer addition to the Legion lineup for the year, a 15-inch and slightly less refined alternative to the Legion 7a discussed in a previous article. It’s still a well-made...
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This is my detailed review of the revamped 2026 generation of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. We’ve followed and tested the popular G14 series since its inception, as one of the most popular lineups of 14-inch premium and high-performance notebooks available in stores around...
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In this article, we’re discussing laptops built on the Intel Panther Lake (Intel Core Ultra Series 3) hardware, the latest Intel mobile platform available for 2026. This follows up on the Intel Lunar Lake V and Arrow Lake H platforms, binding them altogether under...
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This is my review of the 2026 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon in its refreshed 14th gen Aura Edition built on Intel Panther Lake hardware. This X1 Carbon revision is a complete revamp of the series, and not just a spec bump like some of...
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We’re discussing the Lenovo Legion 7a series in this detailed review article. This is a newer model in the Legion lineup for 2026, as more compact and lighter-weight than the other options, while still offering the premium build, design, and ergonomics expected from a...
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We’re discussing the 2026 refresh of the Asus Zenbook S14 OLED lineup of premium ultrabooks in this review article. This remains Asus highest-tier series of consumer thin-and-light laptops. What we have here is the more compact 14-inch variation, as it’s also offered in a...
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In this review, we’re discussing the 2026 Asus Zenbook 14 UM3406GA refresh of the popular Zenbook 14 lineup of thin-and-light laptops, this time with AMD Gorgon Point specs (AMD Ryzen AI 7 445). We’ve covered the majority of Zenbook lineups over the years. This...
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This is my detailed review of the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 lineup, in its more compact 14-inch 2026 generation built on AMD Ryzen AI 400 (Gorgon Point) hardware. The series is also sold as the Yoga 7 2-in-1 over here in Europe, and besides...
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Ever since Apple switched over to the ARM-based M-series CPUs, the conventional wisdom has been that, with strong performance and best-in-market power efficiency, Apple’s M-series MacBooks are the computers most people should buy. In fact, some have opined that the M-series CPUs are too...
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In this article, we’re going over our recommendations for the Best Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops available in 2026. I’m sure you already know what a Chromebook is by this point, but just in case, here’s a brief summary: Chromebooks are snappy, easy to...
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In this article, we’re discussing the 2026 generation of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, specifically its latest GU606 variant. The ROG Zephyrus G16 2026 is an updated version of the previous G16 models we’ve already tested and talked about. It’s still a premium, lightweight...
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This is our detailed review of the refreshed 2026 generation of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 laptop, Asus’s largest and most powerful notebook available as of 2026. This is a refreshed iteration of the 2025 Scar 18 chassis, with slightly updated specs,...
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In this article, we’re discussing laptops and devices built on the AMD Strix Halo laptop hardware, or the so-called AMD Ryzen AI Max platform. Ryzen AI Max hardware is unique among the mobile platforms available today, as it pairs a powerful processor built on...
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This is my detailed review of the Asus ExpertBook Ultra B9406 series. This is the top-of-the-line offer in Asus’s ExpertBook commercial lineup meant for businesses, but it’s a perfectly viable consumer laptop for those interested in a higher-tier, higher-performance ultraportable. What matters is that...
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This is my detailed review of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 16 Aura Edition, in the 2026 iteration. This is a newer addition to the Yoga Pro lineup, as a more affordable, more lightweight, and slightly lower-power alternative to the premium Yoga Pro 9i...
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As mentioned throughout my reviews, while most gaming laptops available today offer some sort of power profile optimized for silent use around 35 dBA, these modes are usually aggressively power-capped. Thus, especially for full-size laptops, these profiles don’t maximize the performance potential possible on...
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We’re discussing the Lenovo Legion 7i series in the article, in its Gen 10 2025 variant. This is offered by Lenovo as the Legion 7i in North America, and as the Legion 7 in most other markets. It’s a premium-built chassis with a clean...
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This is my detailed review of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i, in its 2026 11th-gen variant. This is Lenovo’s premium 16-inch lineup aimed at creators and professionals, the alternative to popular competing lineups such as the Apple MacBook Pro 16 or the Dell XPS...
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In this article, I’m sharing with you my experience in searching for the best wireless keyboard for my home theatre (HTPC) setup, comparing the different models that I’ve tried out, and explaining my current favourite and why. There’s no denying how important a keyboard...
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This is my detailed review of the 2025 10th-generation of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i series, Lenovo’s most powerful 16-inch laptop meant for sustained workloads and gaming. This series is sold as the Legion Pro 7 in some markets, including here in Europe, and...
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Most laptop manufacturers offer at least one full-performance gaming/work laptop with an 18-inch display as of 2026. In this article, I’m explaining what to expect in terms of size, screen quality, and performance from these 18-inch laptops, and how they compare to the 17-inch...
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This is my detailed review of the refreshed 2026 GoPro Edition of the Asus ProArt PX13 series. We’ve discussed the ProArt PX13 in a previous article, and in the meantime, Asus have updated this lineup with AMD Ryzen AI Max hardware, while previously they...
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Here at Ultrabookreview.com, we’ve reviewed hundreds of ultrabooks and portable lightweight laptops over the last 15 years, of all kinds and from all brands; and in this guide, I’ll tell you which are our favorite portable notebooks right now, to help you choose the...
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Here at Ultrabookreview.com, we’ve been testing and reviewing thin-and-light gaming laptops for more than 15 years now, of all kinds and from all major brands. Our experience allows us to help you choose the best portable gaming laptop (or gaming ultrabook) for your needs...
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This article discusses the Intel Arrow Lake HX mobile microarchitecture (up to Core Ultra 9 275Hx and 285HX), as well as the updated Arrow Lake HX Refresh platform launched in 2026 (up to Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus); both are designed for high-performance workstations...
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This is my detailed review of the 2026 refresh of the Asus Zenbook A14 series. The 2026 Zenbook A14 model year is a hardware refresh of the same 14-inch chassis launched last year, and already discussed in this previous review article. It’s now powered...
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Time to discuss the updated variant of the Asus ProArt P16 series in this review. Earlier in the year Asus launched a 2025 mild refresh of the previous 2024 P16 chassis, but as of Fall 2025, there’s a new and improved variant available, targeting...
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review (GU405 2026 gen, Intel Panther Lake, RTX 5070Ti)
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon review (gen 14 2026, Panther Lake Core Ultra, matte OLED)
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Lenovo Legion 7a review (2026 gen11, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, RTX 5060)
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Asus Zenbook S14 longer-term review (2026 UX5406AA, Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 9 386H, OLED)
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Best Chromebook in 2026 – reviews, comparisons, buying guide
In this article, we’re going over our recommendations for the Best Chromebook and Chromebook Plus laptops available in 2026. I’m sure you already know what a Chromebook is by...
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