Dell XPS 13 2024 MSRP $1,599.00 “Ready or not, the Dell XPS 13 feels like it comes from the future.” Pros Ultramodern appearance Excellent build quality Fast performance Good keyboard and touchpad Great OLED display Cons LED touch function keys unhelpful Hidden touchpad doesn’t add value Expensive It’s a weird time to review a laptop … Read more
Acer Swift Go 14 2024 MSRP $800.00 “The Acer Swift Go 14 is too vanilla to compete.” Pros Fast productivity performance Very good keyboard Good IPS display Reasonably thin and light Cons Chassis is wobbly Touchpad is subpar I’ve reviewed some impressive 14-inch laptops lately. Some have been expensive, while others have been reasonably affordable. … Read more
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) MSRP $1,300.00 “When it comes to value, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED remains undefeated.” Pros Excellent OLED display Solid build quality Fast productivity performance Very good keyboard Attractive aesthetic Cons Mediocre creativity performance Limited configurations available The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED has been one of my favorite laptops to recommend … Read more
Luke Larsen / Digital Trends Intel’s rebranding of its processors was a big deal. The change from Core i5 to Core Ultra 5 was more than just a rebrand — it was supposed to signal a shift to a new era for Intel. That’s why the announcements around 14th-gen Raptor Lake Refresh HX at CES … Read more
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends I’m sorry to say it, but I’d be lying if I said otherwise. NPUs are useless. Maybe that comes off as harsh, but it doesn’t come from a place of cynicism. After testing them myself, I’m genuinely convinced that there’s not a compelling use for NPUs right now. When you … Read more
Intel just launched its Core Ultra CPUs, and we’re already hearing about a handheld gaming PC packing one of the latest chips. OneXPlayer teased its X1 handheld, which it says is powered by one of Intel’s new Meteor Lake CPUs. We saw this coming. Meteor Lake is a new generation for Intel, and our hands-on … Read more
Intel Intel’s Meteor Lake processors represent more than just a new generation. It’s a fresh start for Intel — a cycle it seems to find itself in every few years — and the birth of the AI PC. Most importantly, it’s a sign that Intel can deliver on its road map with a fresh generation … Read more
Intel’s 14th-gen Meteor Lake processors are here, and they’re ready to compete against some of the best processors for laptops. While they don’t currently — and may never — have desktop counterparts, Meteor Lake chips bring improved graphics performance, AI capabilities, and high core counts to thin and light laptops. What’s new in Meteor Lake, … Read more
Luke Larsen / Digital Trends A lot has been made of Intel’s new Meteor Lake chips. They have a new brand, naming scheme, and even new technology in the form of the NPU (neural processing unit). And they come at an important time. The stakes have never been higher for Intel, as it faces competition … Read more
