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Asus ZenBook 14 (2018) vs. Apple MacBook Air

Asus is using tiny bezels to differentiate its latest premium ZenBook 14. How does it stack up against the venerable MacBook Air? We compare and contrast both.
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Apple MacBook Air vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 6

Apple updated its MacBook Air, bringing improved specs to a stunningly thin design, but does it have what it takes to compete with Microsoft's Surface Pro 6?
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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 vs. Dell XPS 13 (2020)

Dell has updated both its 13-inch class laptops, the superb XPS 13 and the XPS 13 2-in-1 360-degree convertible. Here's how these two great laptops compare.
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The best laptops for videoconferencing

Most laptop webcams aren't any good, which isn't ideal for Zoom or Teams calls. We found the exceptions -- the rare laptops that feature a 1080p webcam.
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HP Spectre x360 14 vs. Dell XPS 13: Two amazing laptops, compared

Both the HP Spectre x360 14 and Dell XPS 13 offer tall displays, great performance, and excellent builds.
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HP Envy 13 vs. Asus ZenBook 13 UX333

For around $1,000, the HP Envy 13 and Asus ZenBook 13 UX333 are two excellent machines, but which is better? Here's everything you need to know.
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The best 5G laptops you can buy

For the absolute best connectivity no matter where you are, you want a 5G laptop. These are the best you can buy right now.
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Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook review: Taking Chrome to work

The ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise is a solid alternative for large business looking for security and manageability.
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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

For around $1,000, Lenovo's ThinkPad T480s and ThinkPad X1 Carbon provide excellent performance and portability. But which one should you pick up?
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano review: This 2-pound ThinkPad is a winner

The ThinkPad X1 Nano is the smallest and lightest ThinkPad yet, and one of the best.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Should you choose the 13-inch 2-in-1 or 14-inch clamshell? They're both attractive, capable laptops, with a lot to offer at a range of prices.
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Acer Swift 3X review: Intel’s Xe Max graphics make a surprising debut

The Acer Swift 3X leverages Intel's new discrete GPU, the Iris Xe Max, for impressive CPU performance.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Review: An excellent convertible with yesterday’s display

The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 is a well-built convertible 2-in-1 with great performance and battery life that's held back only by its 16:9 display.
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HP Spectre x360 14 review: The convertible 2-in-1, perfected

The HP Spectre x360 14 makes good use of its 3:2 aspect ratio and OLED display, and it's well-built and performs well to boot.
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Asus announces high-end Chromebooks powered by AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake

Asus introduces new Chromebooks based on AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake platforms, the CX9 and Flip CM5.
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Asus stuffs AMD Ryzen 5000 chips into its ZenBook 13 OLED and 14

Asus has announced its latest AMD-based ultralights, the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 and the ZenBook 14 UM425.
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At long last, 16:9 laptops are dead and gone. Good riddance

The industry is giving up on 16:9 and moving to taller displays, specifically 16:10 and 3:2. And that's a good thing.
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Acer Ryzen 5000 updates coming to Aspire 5 and 7, starting at just $550

Acer has announced two new members of its Aspire line, the Aspire 7 and Aspire 5, both of which will utilize AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs.
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The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 2’s awesome e-ink screen is even bigger this time

Lenovo is expanding the ThinkBook line in North America, with a revamped ThinkBook Plus Gen 2 i serving as the centerpiece.
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HP’s new Elite Dragonfly G2 and Max models feature Intel 11th-gen vPro

HP has updated the Elite Dragonfly commercial 2-in-1 to Intel's Tiger Lake platform, creating new G2 and Max models.
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HP’s Elite Folio is a pull-forward 2-in-1 with vegan leather and an ARM chip

HP's Elite Folio morphs its Spectre Folio consumer 2-in-1 into a commercial machine, converting to Windows on ARM and 5G.
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HP introduces the gorgeous Envy 14 designed for creative pros

HP continues to woo creative professionals with its latest laptop, the HP Envy 14 with a color-calibrated display.
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MSI Prestige 14 Evo review: Priced low, powered up

The MSI Prestige 14 Eve is the fastest Tiger Lake CPU we've tested. It's gaming performance, though, falls a little behind.
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Apple MacBook Air M1 review: Fast, fanless, and absolutely fantastic

The MacBook Air M1 leverages Apple's own CPU to morph from a small and inexpensive but slow option into a darn fast alternative.
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High-end tablet takedown: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet vs. Microsoft Surface Pro

We pit the second-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet versus the Microsoft Surface Pro to see which machine is most worth its high price.
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Porsche Design Acer Book RS: Porsche designed, Porsche tuned

Porsche Design not only designed the Acer Book RS, but it apparently tuned it as well with unparalleled Core i5 performance.
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Lenovo Yoga 7i Review: Too many compromises to be great

The Lenovo Yoga 7i is well-built and its CPU performs well for the money. But its GPU and battery life disappoint.
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Dell XPS 13 9310 Review: Tiger Lake perfects perfection

The XPS 13 9310 adds Tiger Lake's extra performance to what was already the best 13-inch laptop you can buy.
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Lenovo Yoga 9i 15: Maybe the fastest 2-in-1 you can buy

The Lenovo Yoga 9i is a rock-solid 2-in-1 with the performance you crave in a 15-inch laptop.
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Acer Swift 5 2020 review: Tiger Lake comes into its own

The Acer Swift 5 is redesigned for late 2020, with Intel's latest Tiger Lake update and some innovative new chassis technologies.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3: The same, only faster

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 improves on what was already one of the best 15-inch laptops you can buy.
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Acer Spin 3 2020 hands-on review: More for the money

Acer's Spin 3 joins the taller design movement, and switches to an all-metal design. Does it make sense compared to other mid-range 2-in-1 devices?
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We tested the IdeaPad Slim 7 with Intel and AMD CPUs, and found a clear winner

We tested Intel Core vs. AMD Ryzen processors in Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 7. Each laptop had similar hardware, but a clear winner emerged.
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I’ve reviewed 100 laptops. These are my favorite 5

After reviewing 100 laptops for Digital Trends, several have stood out as particularly satisfying. Here are my five favorites that I've personally reviewed.