<![CDATA[ Latest from Windows Central in Laptops ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:42:44 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "Significant negative impact": Global PC shipments actually grew in Q1 2026, but I'm not celebrating yet — here's why ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/pc-sales-q1-2026-not-celebrating-why sFByjjLePDhXgXatUZF5ia Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:42:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It's almost impossible to recommend the Surface Laptop 13": I compare it to the MacBook Neo after Microsoft's price hike ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-13-vs-macbook-neo NU88piaUDCeoQZ5eCUGvkJ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surface fans are now 3D‑printing the hardware Microsoft won’t build ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-fans-are-now-3d-printing-the-hardware-microsoft-wont-build oGaDqnNjnhsKkFyo8CjnMX Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:13:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ "Blows every past Surface Pro away and competes with the best Windows laptops": Our favorite Snapdragon X Elite PC says 'No' to rising prices ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/our-favorite-snapdragon-x-elite-pc-says-no-to-rising-prices RfU8UUUVFUZbJWorExvWrD Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:17:01 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:39:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Why can ThinkPads do this but Surface can’t?” — A perfect repair score exposes Microsoft’s hardware gap ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/why-can-thinkpads-do-this-but-surface-cant-a-perfect-repair-score-exposes-microsofts-hardware-gap bRjaLVDGKFiweFciT9hAC5 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:05:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested 5 PC games on the ASUS Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme: Is Windows on ARM improving? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/i-tested-5-pc-games-on-the-asus-zenbook-a16 djXpwtxVCgSeR9wRYyUKf9 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “You’ll get good performance with the OmniBook X Flip” as HP’s AI‑focused 2‑in‑1 pairs long battery life with dependable speed for real‑world workloads ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/youll-get-good-performance-with-the-omnibook-x-flip PKWwtHBUzZ4Pgw6X2Y4NoA Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:41:19 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:06:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your old Windows laptop is worth more than you think: I found 5 projects that can replace cloud subscriptions ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/your-old-windows-laptop-is-worth-more-than-you-think-5-projects-replace-cloud-subscriptions t8S6KSwhmzXE28rx5ju9RX Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "An unmatched upgrade opportunity": Intel's new Core Series 3 mobile CPUs target "value buyers" as PC prices rise ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/intel/intel-core-series-3-panther-lake-announcement mX775dkodA8BBdhV94vLm4 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:05:13 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:08:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft prepares display upgrades and two stage launch for new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Intel and Snapdragon chips this year ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-prepares-display-upgrades-and-two-stage-launch-for-new-surface-pro-and-surface-laptop-with-intel-and-snapdragon-chips-this-year goYT3nnvAHXsAwgzgoADq3 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:12:44 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:38:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS Zenbook A16 vs. Zenbook S 16: Lots of similarities don't necessarily make for an easy choice, and it might come down to pricing and performance hardware ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a16-vs-zenbook-s-16 JQbtTnGB2xnc49xo8Z23Ek Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:53:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ "One of the better laptops I’ve encountered and one I’d happily use daily": This high-end ThinkPad is a solid bet for professionals — especially after this generous discount ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/this-high-end-thinkpad-is-a-solid-bet-for-professionals C66Q7fQJjgonyHaBMXMd4f Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:20:10 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:25:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surface Laptop prices are skyrocketing — this deal might be your last chance to own one without taking out a mortgage ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/surface-laptop-prices-are-skyrocketing-this-deal-might-be-your-last-chance-to-own-one-without-taking-out-a-mortgage Y8F4U7XGouinkyy3Sm6YuF Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:29:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Surface Hub is dead: Microsoft pulls the plug on its 50-inch and 85-inch collaborative touch displays ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/surface-hub-is-dead-microsoft-pulls-the-plug-on-its-50-inch-and-85-inch-collaborative-touch-displays QZeVDaUMkvyvaTKvZRo6tb Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:53:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The new best way to land QD-OLED on a budget?": Alienware just unveiled a new gaming monitor promising high-end specs at one seriously low price ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/alienware-aw2726dm-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-available S6JEnaTJvdczTbFCLxF7XM Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:58:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft's crazy Surface price hikes are pushing me to Apple: I can no longer recommend Surface over a MacBook or iPad ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsofts-crazy-surface-price-hikes-are-pushing-me-to-apple-i-can-no-longer-recommend-surface-over-a-macbook-or-ipad R6BWC5W55ZLKJs4SBunik8 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:17:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It will reshape the PC landscape": A new rumor says NVIDIA is entering final negotiations to buy a large PC company — Dell and HP stocks jump in the wake, but I'm not so sure ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/nvidia/nvidia-rumor-pc-company-acquisition-dell-hp rHKhhHVFFgEtbRrVgdWnRQ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:04:14 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft reveals major price increases for all Surface PCs as RAM crisis continues: Flagships now $500 more expensive than at launch ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/microsoft-reveals-major-price-increases-for-all-surface-pro-laptop-pcs-as-ram-crisis-continues k6b8ZUeULQvYJzADSUPifJ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:42:39 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:31:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ "I'm impressed with the quality for the price": This Vivobook deal makes Snapdragon X one of the best budget buys for a Windows laptop right now ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/vivobook-makes-snapdragon-x-one-of-the-best-budget-buys 99AyzpnAM5KQHUGPZ4mDfC Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:32:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It still won’t be my dream Surface Pro": The missing piece Microsoft never built vanished — and it’s not coming back ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/the-missing-piece-microsoft-never-built-vanished-and-its-not-coming-back NHJGjMqy7HHEq4645hWb7A Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snapdragon X2 laptops need a quick update to stop getting the wrong graphics drivers ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/snapdragon-x2-laptops-need-a-quick-update-to-stop-getting-the-wrong-graphics-drivers xFEK52uSQPdrDjn8EnmkTH Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:47:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Still one of my favorites”: This dependable 2‑in‑1 is discounted again while modern laptops remain scarce ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/still-one-of-my-favorites-this-dependable-2-in-1-is-discounted-again-while-modern-laptops-remain-scarce 7VzqQz9scxrx6szepF2yYb Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:08:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dell is scrubbing its failed Premium brand from existence, but who cares when you can save almost $900 on an XPS 14? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/dell-is-scrubbing-its-failed-premium-brand-from-existence-but-who-cares-when-you-can-save-almost-usd900-on-an-xps-14 tKLqyuS76eF5QqFbrrpERn Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:55:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ "An error was made": We asked ASUS why Zenbook prices are suddenly soaring, and we have bad news ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a16-post-launch-price-hike 3kGjiGX9SBMkwVaBTgVgbB Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:33:29 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:03:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ ASUS’ Zenbook A16 shows why Microsoft must rethink Copilot+ PC branding ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/zenbook-a16-a-warning-microsoft-needs-to-stop-obsessing-over-copilot-pc-for-surface 5VuEedojhZiFskMbKAEvdD Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:59:25 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:28:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I compared Lenovo Qira to HP IQ in a battle of on-device AI intelligence — Are these finally the assistants we've been hoping for? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/lenovo-qira-vs-hp-iq KbWZ6axVfqvRYGbNyD6vKC Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ "The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a16-2026-vs-macbook-air-15-m5 9QfXaFzjAke4yvdofjRXGG Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:11:59 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:24:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested ASUS' Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's incredible Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and I'm convinced: This is everything a flagship Windows laptop should be ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-zenbook-a16-review RPkPj3hgsekTd9ayvT7PeP Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:17:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found 7 Windows apps that use your PC's NPU to improve efficiency and performance with AI — You might be surprised at what's on the list ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/apps-use-npu-ai-pcs oEff4YXF9TAzgQycV9fu75 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:01:06 +0000 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:50:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ “This pricing changes the conversation”: HP’s first Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop arrives for hundreds less — and I’m wondering if Intel should be worried ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/hp/hp-omnibook-ultra-14-g2-x2-elite-available-intel PfRPq9fL6pgfZiG5PUjcFC Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:18:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of HP's most powerful gaming laptops with a scarce RTX 5070, 165Hz display, and 16GB RAM — is suddenly way cheaper than it should be with $900 off ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/one-of-hps-most-powerful-gaming-laptops-with-a-scarce-rtx-5070-165hz-display-and-16gb-ram-is-suddenly-way-cheaper-than-it-should-be-with-usd900-off 7DcTUBXvvjLJqKdgiBe2ij Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:12:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don’t need a $1,500 laptop — Dell’s 14 Plus proves the smarter buy is the simple one ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/the-beige-cardigan-of-laptops-why-dells-14-plus-is-a-better-value-than-its-flashier-rivals SV6J223cbakTfDEBpQ5Tc7 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:59:08 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:46:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ US PC sales grew in 2025 as companies scrambled to ditch Windows 10, but 2026 could be a disaster in waiting ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/your-next-laptop-might-be-60-percent-more-expensive-shipments-decline pqrftW6Har5DxNhzaMkaHK Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:26:54 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:29:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Our favorite mid-range gaming laptop with RTX 5060 graphics, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and 32GB of RAM is now 22% off for Dell's Spring Sale ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/our-favorite-mid-range-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5060-graphics-intel-core-ultra-9-275hx-processor-and-32gb-of-ram-is-now-22-percent-off-for-dells-spring-sale 98fb4NbQqw6TfGejjRxkhT Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:11:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Surface Pro X was ahead of its time — Now it’s time for a 2026 comeback ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/the-surface-pro-x-was-ahead-of-its-time-now-its-time-for-a-2026-comeback JHXAPyNkCiAeh3jUCnkoNo Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:52:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ AI’s hunger for DRAM threatens your next PC upgrade as Asia-Pacific shipments slump amid memory shortages in 2026 ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/ai-hunger-for-dram-asia-pacific-shipments-slump-in-2026 6t6hF2rviWvUxWXm3MPBUG Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Windows laptop may have a moderate battery life, but it burns bright with an OLED display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/this-windows-laptop-may-have-a-moderate-battery-life-but-it-burns-bright pDi86mn2KmSD9pqV7TvRf3 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:55:40 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:03:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ "A computer should be yours" — Framework founder compares the MacBook Neo and its underlying philosophy to the most upgradeable Windows laptop on the market ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/framework-laptop-macbook-neo-teardown-comparison qeDKQD3sMxWmGwVm3V7ohY Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:16:45 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:27:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ UGREEN's new Maxidok 17-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 dock is for power users craving extra M.2 storage — A huge launch discount makes it cheaper than the CalDigit TS5 Plus ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/ugreen-maxidok-17-in-1-u716-thunderbolt-5-docking-station-review AfFuNaDDC2kiLj68r9f72T Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Windows Wrap — 4 steps to save the Surface brand ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/windows-wrap-4-steps-to-save-the-surface-brand FA5SLVX6LCERZrbcrBUCKZ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:31:46 +0000 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:39:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ This RTX 5050 gaming laptop with an 18” FHD+ display, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD strikes a "happy medium between performance and price" ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/this-rtx-5050-gaming-laptop-with-an-18-fhd-display-16gb-ram-and-1tb-ssd-strikes-a-happy-medium-between-performance-and-price vKQw86eVnBPpNAr68YdSP9 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:56:49 +0000 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:04:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alienware’s 2026 refresh doubles down on power, RGB, and unapologetic gaming attitude, proving subtlety is still not the plan ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/alienware-2026-refresh-laptops-available KAEwcCrWiPCHyto3pvBAKi Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:41:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hunters of 2-in-1 laptops with stylus pen support for crafting digital art are in luck — this solid 3K AMOLED PC will fit your needs at a 29% discount ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/hunters-of-2-in-1-laptops-with-stylus-pen-support-for-crafting-digital-art-are-in-luck-this-solid-3k-amoled-pc-will-fit-your-needs-at-a-29-percent-discount 8msJhFyTDLGK7FtXi4VtXK Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:24:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Right now is a terrible time to buy a Microsoft Surface — here's why ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/surface/right-now-is-a-terrible-time-to-buy-a-microsoft-surface-heres-why CYAFRTKQBCH9UVDGreEk35 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:49:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Razer's new Blade 16 drops AMD Ryzen for Intel Panther Lake — Brighter OLED display, faster RAM, and Thunderbolt 5 make it better than ever for mixed use ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/razer/razer-blade-16-2026-announcement hTgj9ckDZMKtgGxhSVVd9i Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I want to see Dell's new feature on PCs everywhere — its first Copilot+ mini PC supports five external monitors thanks to customizable ports ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/dell/dell-pro-5-micro-mini-pc-reveal hYyzAv4VgsCc9BdKzwypXD Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:02:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why buy the MacBook Neo when this Lenovo laptop has mostly the same specs for half the price? ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/why-buy-the-macbook-neo-when-this-lenovo-laptop-has-mostly-the-same-specs-for-half-the-price No82Pbczj2Q6xpQs4ZBqXQ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Of all the laptops on sale competing with MacBook Neo, thank goodness we found one that's over $550 off — with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/of-all-the-laptops-on-sale-competing-with-macbook-neo-thank-goodness-we-found-one-thats-over-usd550-off-with-32gb-ram-and-a-1tb-ssd Kjf7SznYLZz3inB9fh6dh7 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:55:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your desk setup is a literal pain in the arm — I've used the Logitech MX Vertical for years and it’s finally $40 off ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/your-desk-setup-is-a-literal-pain-in-the-arm-ive-used-the-logitech-mx-vertical-for-years-and-its-finally-usd40-off 7D3TRaTxY8Xnyt4B6EszNg Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:57:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ This gaming laptop that combines style with functionality, is now 23% off — It's got a gorgeous OLED display, tons of RAM, and an RTX 5060 GPU ]]> https://www.windowscentral.com/hardware/laptops/this-gaming-laptop-that-combines-style-with-functionality-is-now-23-percent-off-its-got-a-gorgeous-oled-display-tons-of-ram-and-an-rtx-5060-gpu TPYyEYxaaSLvvpEjQB44qC Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:09:40 +0000