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Lenovo Slim 9i front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Slim 9i review: glass on top, quality underneath

Lenovo Slim 9i review: glass on top, quality underneath

The Lenovo Slim 9i is an unabashedly premium laptop that costs a lot. But it's designed and built accordingly, with solid performance and a spectacular display.
A Dell Precision laptop on a brick floor.

Dell Precision 5470 review: too small to be effective

Dell Precision 5470 review: too small to be effective

The Dell Precision 5470 achieves its objective of being an incredibly thin and light portable workstation. But it's just too slow to be practical.
Acer Swift 3 OLED front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Swift 3 OLED review: an OLED laptop under $1,000

Acer Swift 3 OLED review: an OLED laptop under $1,000

The Acer Swift 3 OLED offers just enough performance and build quality to live up to its new OLED display and make it a viable 14-inch laptop option.
The 2022 ThinkPad X1 Fold in clamshell mode, using the display modes to draw.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 hands-on review: a sleek redo

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 hands-on review: a sleek redo

Lenovo has taken notes from its old foldable PC in order to bring upgrades to the larger and more powerful ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 2 at the same price.
The Lenovo Smart Glasses T1 on a head

Lenovo Glasses T1 hands-on review: virtual screens for your phone or PC

Lenovo Glasses T1 hands-on review: virtual screens for your phone or PC

The Lenovo Glasses T1 is an interesting heads-up AR display that can bring what's happening on your computer or phone right up into your face.
The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 on a table.

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 review: the C-Suite laptop

HP Elite Dragonfly G3 review: the C-Suite laptop

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 epitomizes the modern business laptop, with a light and attractive chassis, long battery life, and solid business features.
The back of the Alienware x14.

Alienware x14 review: Is thinnest best?

Alienware x14 review: Is thinnest best?

With the Alienware x14, the company tries to make the case for an extremely thin gaming laptop. Does it work?
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Dell Inspiron 14 Plus review: plus in more ways than one

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus review: plus in more ways than one

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus makes most of the right improvements, increasing performance and dramatically improving the display quality.
Asus ZenBook Pro 16X front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus ZenBook Pro 16X review: more than smoke and mirrors

Asus ZenBook Pro 16X review: more than smoke and mirrors

The Asus ZenBook Pro 16X is an expertly crafted laptop that offers superior performance and a spectacular display, perfect for creators and demanding users.
Lenovo ThinkPad X13s front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s review: not quite a MacBook Air

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s review: not quite a MacBook Air

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s has long battery life and optional always-connected internet in a thin and light chassis. Its performance is a step behind, however.
Dell Latitude 7330 UL rear view showing lid and logo.

Dell Latitude 7330 UL review: an ultra-light business laptop

Dell Latitude 7330 UL review: an ultra-light business laptop

The Dell Latitude 7330 Ultralight is one of the lightest laptops we've reviewed. It makes compromises, however, and ends up with too few compelling attributes.
The HP Spectre x360 13.5 open on a table.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 review: back on top

HP Spectre x360 13.5 review: back on top

The HP Spectre x360 13.5 replaces our once-favorite 2-in-1 that was eclipsed by the competition. It brings enough improvements to win back its place at the top.
A top down view of the Dell XPS 13 Plus' keyboard.

Dell XPS 13 Plus review: extra, in a good way

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?
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 review: all business

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 review: all business

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 refines one of the best business laptops, although its performance is lacking.
Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 7 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Gen 7 review: refinements galore

Lenovo Yoga 7i 14 Gen 7 review: refinements galore

The Lenovo Yoga 7i Gen 7 received a massive upgrade in its latest generation, with a stunning new design and excellent performance and build quality.
Acer Swift 3 2022 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Swift 3 (2022) review: a solid system for the price

Acer Swift 3 (2022) review: a solid system for the price

The Acer Swift 3 offers fast-enough performance and long-enough battery life to stand out in a crowded field of 14-inch laptops.
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HP Pavilion Plus 14 review: 90Hz OLED on the cheap

HP Pavilion Plus 14 review: 90Hz OLED on the cheap

The HP Pavilion Plus 14 is a solid entry in the budget to mid-range 14-inch market, with good performance and a spectacular display at a great price.
HP Victus 15 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

HP Victus 15 review: As cheap as gaming laptops come

HP Victus 15 review: As cheap as gaming laptops come

The HP Victus 15 is the second model in the new gaming lineup, and it offers solid performance and good value as long as you do your research.
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MSI Prestige 14 review: A fast but flawed laptop

MSI Prestige 14 review: A fast but flawed laptop

The MSI Prestige 14 is a mixed bag, offering class-leading performance and an excellent keyboard but with less than stellar battery life.
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 7420 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7420) review: A compromised experience

Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7420) review: A compromised experience

The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 provides decent productivity performance, but its display is subpar and its battery life is below-average.
Acer Aspire 5 2022 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Aspire 5 (2022) review: Squeaking by with just enough

Acer Aspire 5 (2022) review: Squeaking by with just enough

The 2022 Acer Aspire 5 improves on the previous generation in a few key areas while raising the entry-level price. It's still a better overall value.
Chakram X standing on my desk.

Asus ROG Chakram X review: A joystick on a mouse?

Asus ROG Chakram X review: A joystick on a mouse?

The new Asus ROG Chakram X has cool features, like hot-swap compatibility and a joystick, but the price of $160 is too high.
Acer Predator Orion 7000 sitting on a table.

Acer Predator Orion 7000 review: A great gaming PC that’s too expensive

Acer Predator Orion 7000 review: A great gaming PC that’s too expensive

The Acer Predator Orion 7000 is a fantastic gaming PC, but it's too expensive. You should buy it, but only if you can find one on sale.
Asus Vivobook S 14X front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus Vivobook S 14X review: Beautiful display, disappointing performance

Asus Vivobook S 14X review: Beautiful display, disappointing performance

The Asus Vivobook S 14X is an affordable mid-range 14-inch laptop with a luscious 120Hz OLED display, but its performance and battery life disappoint.
Dell XPS 17 9720 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 17 (9720) review: Almost all the right improvements

Dell XPS 17 (9720) review: Almost all the right improvements

The Dell XPS 17 9720 retains all the best qualities of its predecessor while upgrading to 12th-gen Intel CPUs. It's the 17-inch laptop to beat.
Dell XPS 15 9520 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Dell XPS 15 (9520) review: Still the best, only faster

Dell XPS 15 (9520) review: Still the best, only faster

The Dell XPS 15 (9520) picks up where the previous model left off, retaining its best quality and improving performance and battery life.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 front angled view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 review: 7th time’s a charm?

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 review: 7th time’s a charm?

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 updates to Intel's 12th-gen CPUs. It's a solid laptop for businesspeople, but mainstream users might want to look elsewhere.
Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED UM5302 front angle view showing display and keyboard deck.

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED review: Tiny laptop, tons of power

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED review: Tiny laptop, tons of power

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED UM5302 is a powerful little laptop with an outstanding display and great keyboard and touchpad at an attractive price.
Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor front angled view.

Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor review: Deep blacks, more power

Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor review: Deep blacks, more power

Dell's updated UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor uses LG's IPS Black technology for higher contrast and pushes more power to laptops, with an excellent image.
The HP Specre x360 13.5 inch sitting on a table.

HP Spectre x360 13.5 hands-on review: Refinements that matter

HP Spectre x360 13.5 hands-on review: Refinements that matter

With a tweaked design, so it is slightly comfier, a new webcam, and a bumped CPU, the HP Spectre x360 13.5 got better.
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 16 front side view showing display and keyboard deck.

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 16 hands-on review: Larger and in charge

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 16 hands-on review: Larger and in charge

The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE 16 adds a larger display to Acer's Triton 300 lineup, along with more power and enhanced thermal design.
The Intel Core Omen 16 2022 will be available in a ceramic White Color option.

HP Omen 16 (2022) hands-on review: Cool and colorful

HP Omen 16 (2022) hands-on review: Cool and colorful

The HP Omen 16 2022 gaming laptop has a focus on updated internal to keep the system cool for improved power during gaming.
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Asus ProArt Station PD5 review: Too little, too late

Asus ProArt Station PD5 review: Too little, too late

The Asus ProArt Station PD5 is too little, too late. It's held back by a last-gen processor, which makes it a bad buy for creators in 2022.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro sitting at an angle.

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro review: Faster than it looks

Lenovo Legion 5i Pro review: Faster than it looks

The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is a conservatively designed gaming laptop with excellent performance and a solid build that comes in at an attractive price.
Section Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is the Computing 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 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, grilling chicken wings, and endlessly tinkering with his pedal board.