July 28, 2023

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[Video Review] MSI Pulse 15 (B13V) – It’s in a good place for 2023

[Intro] The MSI Pulse 15 has never been a top-tier mid-range gaming laptop that we can recommend in a heartbeat, however, 2023 could be the year when MSI finally steps up. We know they can…

July 27, 2023

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[Video Review] Lenovo Legion Pro 7 (16, 2023) – NO compromises and ALL the performance

[Intro] 2023 has already seen gaming laptops become bigger and bolder. However, while everyone is going all in on 18-inch displays, Lenovo is bringing all the performance of Raptor Lake’s 55W HX-series processors and the…

July 27, 2023

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How to open Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) – disassembly and upgrade options

For all the money that Acer is asking for its Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71), and believe us, it’s quite a lot (you can check prices and availability in our Specs System), it sure delivers a…

July 26, 2023

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[Video Review] Dell Precision 17 7770 – Needs new cooling ASAP

[Intro] While there are smaller and more portable workstations, today we’re having none of that. Instead, here’s the Dell Precision 17 7770, a larger machine with the power for heavy projects and tough work. It’s…

July 26, 2023

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How to open the Lenovo LOQ (15″ Intel, 2023) – disassembly and upgrade options

1. Removing the Back Plastic Shroud To begin disassembling the Lenovo LOQ (15″ Intel, 2023), you first need to remove the back plastic shroud. This is held in place by four Phillips-head screws. Use a…

July 26, 2023

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[Video Review] HP Spectre x360 16 (16-f1000) – Impressive Creator machine

[Intro] Large convertibles don’t really make a lot of sense, however, that didn’t stop HP from putting everything and the kitchen sink inside the Spectre x360 16, including a very powerful Core i7-12700H. How does…

July 25, 2023

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How to open the Dell XPS 15 9530 review – disassembly and upgrade options

1. Unscrewing the Back Panel To access the internals of the Dell XPS 15 9530 laptop, begin by undoing the 8 Torx-head screws on the back. You’ll need a specific Torx screwdriver to do this.…

July 24, 2023

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[Video Review] Dell Latitude 14 5431 – The more performance is greatly appreciated

[Intro] The Dell Latitude 14 5431 is exactly what we want to see from the 14-inch laptop market, especially those devices that don’t want to be the thinnest and lightest. The Latitude focuses solely on…

July 20, 2023

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[Video Review] Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 4 – Is Lenovo going overboard with the comfort

[Intro] How has it already been 4 years, since the establishment of the ThinkBook brand? Time flies when you’re having fun and after warming up for a bit, now the brand is attracting more and…

July 18, 2023

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[Video Review] Dell Precision 14 5470 – How is it this tiny?

[Intro] When you think of workstation laptops, you think of either the HP ZBooks or the Dell Precision devices. Today we’ve got the smallest workstation out on the market, the 14-inch Precision 5470. With seriously…

July 17, 2023

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[Video Review] Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 – Some flaws, but still good enough

[Intro] There’s a ThinkPad for every budget, but today we have the high-end ThinkPad X13 Gen 3, which backs up its price with a wide array of features, a great display, and as much processing…

July 14, 2023

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How to open Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-71) – disassembly and upgrade options

Even though, the Nitro series is pretty affordable, it is quite adept when it comes to upgradeability. Check out all Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-71) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in…

July 13, 2023

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How to open ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404) – disassembly and upgrade options

Upgrade options are not the best features of this device. However, it is good to see that ASUS hasn’t neglected the feature, even though the type of the laptop may have been a pretty tempting…

July 12, 2023

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How to open ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) – disassembly and upgrade options

The Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) is quite a decent device. Unfortunately, its memory is soldered to the motherboard. Check out all ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read…

July 11, 2023

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How to open MSI Bravo 15 C7V – disassembly and upgrade options

As part of the huge Katana-lookalike group, the MSI Bravo 15 C7V has some questionable decisions visible in its internal design work. Check out all MSI Bravo 15 C7V prices and configurations in our Specs…

July 11, 2023

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[Video Review] MSI Sword 17 (A12UD) – Perhaps one too many sacrifices?

[Intro] How far should you go when making a budget gaming laptop? MSI’s Sword 17 comes powered by Alder Lake processors and RTX 30-series graphics, but has the manufacturer cut too many corners in order…

July 10, 2023

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How to open ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2023) – disassembly and upgrade options

In 2023, most gaming laptops in the mid to high tier offer pretty similar upgrade options. Thankfully, this means that the ROG Strix G18 (G814, 2023) offers two SODIMM slots for DDR5 RAM and two…

July 08, 2023

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[Video Review] Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 – A titan of a workstation

[Intro] Lenovo is looking to spice up the workstation market with the ThinkPad P16 Gen 1. The laptop is built anew from the ground up, in order to accommodate a larger 16-inch display as well…

July 05, 2023

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[Video Review] Razer Blade 17 (12th Gen Intel) – Potent mix between gaming and content creation

[Intro] The biggest of the Razer Blades, at least for now, comes with pretty powerful hardware from Intel’s 12th Gen Alder Lake H-series and the RTX 30-series graphics. It combines sleekness and performance in a…

June 27, 2023

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How to open ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601, 2023) – disassembly and upgrade options

This is probably the best-equipped convertible when it comes to upgrade options. Check out all ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601, 2023) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.…