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Lenovo Slim Pro 9i review: upsized and powered up
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i takes what's best about the Slim 9i and beefs it up, with a superfast CPU, a competent GPU, and a Mini-LED display great for creators.
Asus ROG Ally review: is it still a killer handheld?
Now that the launch dust has settled, Asus' ROG Ally has seen a lot of changes, and they aren't all for the better.
The Lenovo Flex 5i falls into the common cheap laptop pitfalls
The Lenovo Flex 5i 14 has an attractive entry-level price when on sale. But in the reviewed configuration, its battery life, display, and build hold it back.
The Alienware x16 is almost my favorite gaming laptop. Here’s why it’s not
The Alienware x16 performs like a full desktop replacement, and it's compact enough that you could fit it in a backpack. But it still has some rough edges.
Dell XPS 13 Plus review: extra, in a good way
The Dell XPS 13 Plus is the kind of laptop that'll cause head turns and double-takes, but is it a laptop you should actually buy?
Acer Swift X 14 review: fast but not long-lasting
The Acer Swift X 14 is easy to recommend thanks to its fast performance, particularly for creators. Its battery life is a negative, though.
HP Envy 16 (2023) review: a cheaper MacBook Pro alternative
The 2023 HP Envy 16 significantly increases performance for gamers and creators. Everyone else can stick with the previous year's model and save some cash.
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED review: outstanding screen, outrageous value
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED somehow manages to pack solid performance, excellent battery life, and an OLED display into a near-budget price. It's a true bargain.
Dell XPS 17 (2023) review: still great, but going a bit gray
The XPS 17 9730 isn't any faster than its predecessor unless you're gaming, and its design remains the same. It's a good laptop, but it's no longer a leader.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is the next-gen gaming laptop I’ve been waiting for
Next-gen gaming laptops up to this point have been expensive behemoths, but the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 bucks that trend by packing in the value.
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i review: dual-screen experiment succeeds
The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i takes the dual-display concept and makes it work. There are a few glitches, but for the most part, there's a ton of useful flexibility.
HP Envy Inspire 7955e printer review: everything you need
HP's Envy Inspire 7955e review has good specs at a low price, but we explore the design, performance, features, and software to find out if it's right for you.
Acer Swift Go 14 review: a solid value, with one flaw
The Acer Swift Go 14 is an affordable laptop with excellent performance and an OLED display. Only an issue with color accuracy held it back from a higher score.
The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 is (almost) the perfect 4K gaming monitor
The Lenovo Y32p-30 doesn't stand out with OLED, mini-LED, or an insane refresh rate. But it has the right balance of features most gamers a looking for.
Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) review: a serious contender
The 2023 version of the Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED makes some significant changes from the previous generation's Editor's Choice model. But it's still great.
Dell XPS Desktop (8960) review: a new performance class
The Dell XPS Desktop 8960 reaches a new level of performance, but it comes at the cost of flexibility that made last-gen's model so attractive.
The new Asus Zenbook S 13 is like a MacBook, only better
Asus' updated Zenbook S 13 OLED comes with a spec bump, but there are a few changes elsewhere that make it a much more enticing laptop.
Dell XPS 15 (2023) review: a great laptop starts to falter
The Dell XPS 13 (9530) upgraded the CPU and GPU, but left everything else unchanged. That makes for a lackluster update this year.
Lenovo Slim Pro 7 review: a fast and affordable thin and light laptop
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 manages to pack a lot of power into a thin and light chassis, at a price that's closer to midrange than premium. It's well worth a look.
The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i is a great gaming PC with one big mistake
The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i ticks all the boxes with flagship performance, great design, and room for upgrades, but it makes a critical mistake with RAM speed.
Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor review: for the pros only
Alienware's 500Hz gaming monitor may not be the right fit for most gamers, but for the most competitive players, it's the best esports monitor you can buy.
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 review: a delightful OLED laptop
The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 8 is fast and well-built, and it sports a spectacular OLED display. It's expensive, but as Lenovo's 2-in-1 flagship, it's worth a look.
HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook review: fast, modern, and helpful
The HP Dragonfly Pro Chromebook is an incredibly fast and well-built machine, stocked with modern components. It's expensive, but comes with 24/7 live support.
HP Dragonfly Pro review: a strong debut
The HP Dragonfly Pro is a premium modern laptop with speed, a solid built, and great battery life. It's held back only by its low-resolution display.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 review: skip the RTX 4090
Powerful and portable, the Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is a stellar gaming laptop. It's just a shame that the optional RTX 4090 isn't able to fully stretch its legs.
Acer Chromebook Vero 514 review: It’s no toy, but it feels like one
The Acer Chromebook Vero 514 maintains the line's commitment to the environment while providing a fast ChromeOS platform. But it has too many weaknesses.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review: workhorse with a wild streak
The reasonably priced Lenovo Legion Pro 7i packs in a fast CPU and GPU for excellent productivity, creative, and gaming performance, with a conservative look.
Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub Monitor review: massive is the word
The Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Hub Monitor is a massive display that produces good, but not great images. It will fit some needs, but it needs lots of space.
Alienware Aurora R15 review: fixing a critical issue
Alienware's long-running Aurora line sees iterative updates every year, but 2023 brings a critical change that makes it a much more attractive gaming desktop.
Windows 11 review: the new era evolves
Windows 11 is growing more popular than ever, but even with the latest updates, is it time to upgrade?
Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti review: not the GPU you’re looking for
Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti is an interesting case study of how important branding and pricing are, but when it comes to raw numbers, it struggles to compete.
HP Dragonfly Folio G3 review: still innovating
The HP Dragonfly Folio G3 boasts an innovative pull-forward 2-in-1 design, with good enough productivity and inking performance, plus decent battery life.
Dell Latitude 9330 review: the executive suite
The Dell Latitude 9330 2-in-1 is a good option for business executives with big budgets, but mainstream users should look elsewhere.
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Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, monitors, PC hardware, and everything else that plugs into a computer. Luke joined Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a media company that called his city home. His obsession with technology is in observing the ebb and flow of how technological advancement and product design intersects with our day-to-day experience of it. From digging into the minute details to stepping back and seeing the wider trends, Luke revels in telling stories with tech.
Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN and The Oregonian. When he’s not obsessing over what the best laptop is or how Apple can fix the Mac, Luke spends his time playing designer board games, quoting obscure Star Wars lines, and hanging with his family.