Reviews
In-depth laptop reviews with honest opinions, benchmarks, and real-world testing from Matthew Moniz.
41 Articles
ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Review: The Business Laptop That Beats MacBook Pro (2026)
In-depth ASUS ExpertBook Ultra review featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3, stunning tandem OLED display, and gaming performance that rivals dedicated GPUs.
ASUS ZenBook Duo Review: Dual OLED Screens Change Everything (2026)
Comprehensive ASUS ZenBook Duo review with dual 14" OLED touchscreens and Intel Arc Graphics. Is the dual-screen productivity boost worth it?
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Review: Snapdragon X2 Elite Shines at 1100 Nits (2026)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x review featuring Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, stunning 1100 nits OLED display, and exceptional battery life.
LG gram Pro AI Review: Lighter, Stronger, and Finally Bronze (2026)
LG gram Pro AI 2026 review with Intel Core Ultra 7, improved build quality, and gorgeous bronze color option. Only 2.4 lbs!
ASUS ProArt PX13 Review: GoPro Edition Without Discrete GPU (2026)
ASUS ProArt PX13 GoPro Edition review with AMD Ryzen AI and integrated graphics. Can it handle creator workflows without a discrete GPU?
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 Review: They Finally Fixed It (2026)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 2026 review with RTX 5070 Ti and improved cooling. ASUS fixed the thermal issues that plagued previous models.
Acer Swift 16 AI Review: Thin Laptop That Can Actually Game (2026)
Acer Swift 16 AI review with Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 and improved Arc Graphics. A thin productivity laptop with gaming capabilities.
Acer Triton 14 AI Review: Acer Made a Beautiful Mistake (2025)
Acer Triton 14 AI review with RTX 5070 in a 14-inch chassis. One of the most interesting gaming laptops of 2025.
ASUS ProArt P16 Review: THE BEST Display on a Laptop. Period! (2025)
ASUS ProArt P16 review featuring the best display ever on a laptop. 4K OLED with perfect color accuracy for professional creators.
Razer Blade 14 Review: Cheaper Than ASUS G14 and Actually Faster (2025)
Razer Blade 14 2025 review with AMD Ryzen 9 9950HX and RTX 5070. Costs less than ASUS G14 while delivering faster performance.
Lenovo Legion 7i Review: Still TOO Beautiful (2025)
Lenovo Legion 7i review with Intel Core Ultra 9, RTX 5080, and stunning Mini LED 3.2K display. One of the most beautiful gaming laptops.
Lenovo LOQ Review: The Best "Budget" Gaming Laptop (2025)
Lenovo LOQ review with AMD Ryzen 7 and RTX 5060 at $1,299. Best budget gaming laptop with solid performance and good build quality.
Acer Helios Neo 16S Review: Makes ASUS ROG G16 Look Overpriced (2025)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S review with Intel Core Ultra 7 and RTX 5070. Exceptional value that makes premium laptops look overpriced.
LG Gram Pro AI 17 Review: LIGHTEST 17-Inch Performance Laptop Ever (2025)
LG Gram Pro AI 17 review at only 3.1 lbs with RTX 5050. The lightest 17-inch performance laptop with discrete GPU.
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Review: Is This the Future of Laptops? (2025)
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 review with flexible display that grows from 14" to 16.7". Cool futuristic design but far from perfect.
ASUS ROG STRIX G16 Intel Review: Intel vs AMD - Choose Wisely (2025)
ASUS ROG STRIX G16 with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs AMD version. Intel runs hotter but offers Thunderbolt. Which should you choose?
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Review: Brightest OLED Display on a Laptop (2025)
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition review with Tandem OLED delivering 600+ nits brightness. RTX 5070 and professional color accuracy.
ASUS ROG G16 Review: RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 4080 Comparison (2025)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 review comparing RTX 5070 Ti to RTX 4080. Which generation delivers better value?
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 AMD Review: AMD Made It Better (2025)
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 AMD review with Ryzen AI 7 350, RTX 5050, and gorgeous OLED display at $1,199. Great value for creators.
Razer Blade 18 Review: The BEST Gaming Laptop So Far (2025)
Razer Blade 18 review with RTX 5090, 64GB RAM, and 4TB storage. The best gaming laptop tested with premium CNC aluminum build.
Gigabyte AORUS Master 18 Review: Bigger IS Better (2025)
Gigabyte AORUS Master 18 review with RTX 5090, 18-inch Mini LED 4K display. Desktop replacement that proves bigger is better.
HP OMEN MAX 16 Review: The Ultimate Gaming Laptop (2025)
HP OMEN MAX 16 review with RTX 5090, Mini LED 2.5K 240Hz display, and one of the nicest displays on a laptop.
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Review: Almost Perfect Gaming Laptop (2025)
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review with RTX 5080 and Mini LED 3.2K display. Almost perfect with only minor issues.
MSI Titan 18 HX Review: The Fastest Gaming Laptop I've Tested (2025)
MSI Titan 18 HX review with RTX 5090, 128GB RAM, and 4TB storage. The fastest gaming laptop tested at nearly $5,000.
Framework Laptop 13 Review: The Most Customizable Laptop (2025)
Framework Laptop 13 review with swappable ports and upgradeable everything. Most repairable laptop but is it overpriced?
LG Gram Pro AI 16 Review: Lighter Than It Should Be (2025)
LG Gram Pro 16 review at only 2.6 lbs. Super light and thin with big screen and good battery life.
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 Review: Great Hardware, Messy Software (2025)
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 review with RTX 5080. Great laptop hardware held back by messy Armoury Crate software.
Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 Review: My RTX 5080 Laptop Review (2025)
Gigabyte AORUS Master 16 review testing the RTX 5080. Is it worth the premium over RTX 5070?
Razer Blade 16 RTX 5090 Review: The TRUTH About Laptop RTX 5090 (2025)
Razer Blade 16 with RTX 5090 review. The truth: runs very hot but delivers incredible performance. Is $4,899 worth it?
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Intel Review: Fastest Core Ultra 9 285H Laptop (2025)
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Intel review with Core Ultra 9 285H. Best thermal management for this CPU with OLED display.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i Review: BEAUTIFUL But Not For Everyone (2025)
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i review with gorgeous design and OLED display. Beautiful laptop but might not be for everyone.
MSI Prestige 16 AI Review: Intel Arrow Lake - It's a Hot Mess (2025)
MSI Prestige 16 AI review featuring Intel Arrow Lake. Unfortunately thermal issues and bugs make this a hot mess.
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Review: This Tablet is Special (2025)
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 review with AMD Ryzen AI+ Max 395. Gaming tablet with impressive integrated Radeon graphics.
MacBook Air 13 M4 Review: Best Overall Daily Driver (2025)
MacBook Air 13 M4 review with excellent performance and 18+ hour battery life. The best daily driver for most people.
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max Review: Among the Fastest Laptops (2024)
MacBook Pro 16 M4 Max review with insane performance and 22+ hour battery life. One of the fastest laptops available.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip Review: The Best 2-in-1 Design (2024)
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip review with OLED 2.8K touchscreen. Incredible 2-in-1 design with great battery life.
HP OmniBook 5 Review: Budget Friendly Without Sacrificing Too Much (2024)
HP OmniBook 5 review at $899 with AMD Ryzen 5 and solid build quality. Budget friendly for students and everyday users.
Acer Swift Edge 14 Review: Insanely Lightweight with Beautiful Design (2024)
Acer Swift Edge 14 review at only 2.58 lbs with OLED 2.8K display. Beautiful design and great value at $1,299.
Acer Aspire 14 AI Review: Best Value for Students (2024)
Acer Aspire 14 AI review at $699 with 16GB RAM. Best value budget laptop for students on tight budgets.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Review: Best 14-Inch Gaming Laptop (2024)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 2024 review with AMD Ryzen 9 and RTX 4070. Thinner, lighter, best 14-inch gaming laptop.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review: The Business Standard (2023)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2023 review with legendary keyboard and ultralight 2.48 lbs design. Business laptop standard.