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The Commodore 64 Ultimate takes me back to my very first days with a computer and I loved nearly every moment

7:00 pm | February 25, 2026

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Commodore 64 Ultimate: One-minute review

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is a modern recreation of the classic home computer from the 1980s. It’s a tremendous achievement, taking me straight back to my childhood with glee, and also making me wonder how on earth seven-year-old me had the patience to truly figure it out. Using it is wondrous and occasionally frustrating and slow, but for fans of that era, it’s hard to resist (assuming money isn’t an issue).

It’s so much more than just an emulated machine like if you’ve Nintendo Classic Mini or the PlayStation Classic. It provides compatibility with most of your old Commodore 64 hardware if, like me, you’ve kept a huge box of cassettes, cartridges, and joysticks, but you can also go online to download some games too.

Capturing that nostalgia has some downsides that are only truly apparent now that we’ve moved forward. Loading times are slow, albeit not as slow as back in the day, while knowing what commands to hit on the keyboard isn’t as intuitive as it once felt. However, a comprehensive manual goes some way to helping you remember how you used to do things, and ensures newcomers aren’t left in the dark.

Think of this as like a project rather than a brief flirtation, and you should be delighted with the Commodore 64 Ultimate. I enjoyed rediscovering how to complete simple routines in BASIC, but also playing old favorites, even if they weren’t exactly games I’d still play for dozens of hours anymore.

It’s a fantastic love letter to the computer that sent me down a lifelong path of loving technology, but it also reminds me how far we’ve come. At times, you’ll find yourself a little frustrated by a system that doesn’t feel as logical as it once did, but if you were here back at the start, you’ll always return for more. Just be ready for a bit of a learning curve.

Commodore 64 Ultimate: Price and availability

List price: $349.99 (around £260 / AU$524)
Currently available for preorder for March / April 2026
Beige and Starlight variants available

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is currently available for pre-order directly from Commodore. At the time of writing, it’s expected to ship in March or April 2026. The standard Beige variant is $349.99 (around £260 / AU$524) while the more futuristic-looking Starlight model is an extra $50, and the Founder’s Edition with 24K gold-plated badges is $549.99.

I went with the Beige version as it looks nearly identical to the one from my childhood (more on that in a moment), but even that model is pretty expensive compared to other retro games consoles and machines.

Of course, it’s far more than just an emulator, given it works with your original hardware, but this isn’t impulse buy territory. I’d think carefully about whether this is a novelty product for you or something that you truly plan on using for a long time to come.

Fortunately, if you’re like me and kept your old collection, you won’t have to worry about buying new games, joysticks, or a cassette deck. If you’re starting from scratch, there’s a USB stick full of games included, and an extra supply of games is available online via the computer’s storefront for free.

Commodore 64 Ultimate: Specs

	Commodore 64 Ultimate
Price	$349.99 (around £260 / AU$524)
Weight	5.6lb / 2.56kg
Dimensions	16 x 8 x 3in / 400 x 200 x 70mm
Extras	Integrated Ultimate-II+ functionality with tape emulation and DMA loader, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, 2 x Game Controller Ports
CPU	AMD Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA
RAM	128MB DDR2 RAM
Video	HDMI 1080P at 50Hz PAL or 60Hz NTSC Analog via DIN-8: CVBS, S-Video, or RGB
Compatibility	Commodore 64 cassettes, disks, cartridges, ROMs
Controllers	Serial Port Joystick/DB9 controller

Commodore 64 Ultimate: Design and features

Matches the original aesthetic well
Traditional interface paired with more modern menu system
Works with original accessories and games

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is an instant nostalgia trip if you owned the original. Even the box design is similar. Open it up, and you’re presented with a USB drive disguised as a cassette tape along with a wire-bound User Guide which looks a lot like the one I gazed over in wonder as a kid. The computer itself also looks nearly identical to the original, right down to the power switch on the side and all the ports possible.

Such ports include the modern essentials like USB and HDMI, but also older connectors for adding your original cassette deck, your joysticks, or a disk drive. It also works with C64 cartridges if you have any of those lying around.

It’s all plug and play, which is great if you’ve got an old collection ready to try out again, tapping into a similar model as the Atari 2600+. It also even sounds like the Commodore 64 from what I remember, with a bit of a creak as anything loads coming from the sound chip.

The Commodore 64 Ultimate’s user interface is just like how you might remember, too, which is both good and bad. Back in the day, there was no drag-and-drop, and everything was done through a keyboard with arrow keys that needed the shift key to switch between directions. That’s replicated here, and it takes a hot minute to remember the old ways.

To offset that aged way of doing things, there are menus to navigate. It’s still a little awkward, but it opens up more functionality, such as being able to go online to download community-made games or access bulletin board forums.

There’s a ton of depth to these menus, so if you like to tweak and adjust settings, you’re in luck. This is a far more feature-rich model than the original it’s taking after. How far you want to go mostly depends on your enthusiasm. It can still be a relatively plug-and-play device if you just want to download games.

Commodore 64 Ultimate: Performance

Loading times are faster than the OG but still slow
Overclocking options
BASIC is just how you remember it

Remember when the Commodore 64 would take 10 minutes or more to load a cassette, then sometimes simply fail? Those days are gone with the Ultimate! That doesn’t mean it’s fast, though. The processing power is there, but presumably, waiting around for a game to load is there to remind you of the simpler times.

That goes for whether you’re loading a tape image from USB or online, so this isn’t an old media issue. In the long term, I plan on adding a Tapuino to make it easier to load my original cassettes, but you don’t actually need anything extra besides what’s in the box.

Going online is as simple as connecting any other device to your network, and in no time, you can search for games or browse bulletin boards. While I never found my new favorite game through these methods, it was fun to take a look.

Curiously, you can dive into a menu and activate turbo boost to improve performance from 1MHz to 64MHz with a RAM expansion unit, increasing RAM to 16MB, which feels mind-boggling for a Commodore 64 machine.

My favorite part about using the Commodore 64 Ultimate actually has nothing to do with gaming performance, though. I loved coding in BASIC again. It was my first time programming anything, and also arguably when my programming knowledge peaked. The wire-bound manual guides you through the early stages of BASIC, and digging out a few old books and magazines with programs was a ton of fun.

Variety is where much of the joy comes from with the Commodore 64 Ultimate. It’s truly a whole home computer rather than a restrictive games emulator. Being able to switch between playing some old games and discovering new ones online, or simply coding something, gives it tremendous depth compared to something like the C64 Mini that came before it.

Should I buy the Commodore 64 Ultimate?

Buy it if…

You loved the Commodore 64 the first time around
The nostalgia factor is huge here, but made better. It has everything you’d expect from the original, but with improvements like an HDMI port and internet connectivity for downloading new games.

You want a fun new tech project
The Commodore 64 Ultimate has enough depth that you won’t spend one afternoon with it. You can work on some coding projects, play a huge number of games, and track down old but compatible hardware.

You want to escape the modern world
The Commodore 64 may go online, but there are no notifications, no ads, no distractions. This is still a very purist experience, and it’s rather nice to leave the digital world behind for a time.

Don’t buy it if…

You’ve never used a Commodore 64 before
Without the nostalgia, I’m not convinced this would be a very exciting passion project. It’s hard to go back to the old days if you don’t remember them from before.

You want simplicity
The moment you reach for the escape key and realise there isn’t one is when you remember how much has changed. It’s a little daunting at first, so it won’t be for everyone.

You want a cheap project
This isn’t a cheap piece of hardware, and that shows in the quality of it. Throw in the need for joysticks and other original hardware to get the most out of it, and the Commodore 64 Ultimate could end up pretty expensive.

Also consider...

Not sure if the Commodore 64 Ultimate is the retro hardware for you? Here’s how it compares to two similar products.

	Commodore 64 Ultimate	Atari 2600+	Commodore 64 Mini
Price	$349.99 (around £260 / AU$524)	$129.99 / £129.99 / AU$269.95	$79.99 / £69.99 / AU$149.95
Weight	5.6lb / 2.56kg	1.3lb / 0.59kg	0.82lb / 0.38kg
Dimensions	16 x 8 x 3in / 400 x 200 x 70mm	10.6 x 7 x 2.8in / 269 x 178 x 71mm	9.8 x 7.9 x 2in / 250 x 200 x 50mm
Extras	Integrated Ultimate-II+ functionality with tape emulation and DMA loader, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, 2 x Game Controller Ports	CX40+ Joystick with DB9 connector, USB-C, Light-up Atari logo	USB flash drive with disc, cartridge, and casette ROM file compatibility, Dual USB-A ports, THE Joystick (microswitch joystick)
CPU	AMD Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA	Rockchip 3128 SOC	ARM A20 SoC
RAM	128MB DDR2 RAM	256MB DDR3 RAM	64KB
Video	HDMI 1080P at 50Hz PAL or 60Hz NTSC Analog via DIN-8: CVBS, S-Video, or RGB	HDMI (widescreen support)	HDMI (720p 60Hz output; full width/4:3/CRT filter options)
Compatibility	Commodore 64 cassettes, disks, cartridges, ROMs	Atari 2600 and 7800 game cartridges	Games on board, plus games via USB port
Controllers	Serial Port Joystick/DB9 controller	CX40+ JoystickS	THEJoystick

Atari 2600+
If your childhood was all about the Atari 2600, check out the Atari 2600+ model which is a lot cheaper than the Commodore 64 Ultimate and still allows you to use old cartridges as well as new. The latter can get quite expensive but it’s more plug and play friendly than the C64.

Read our full Atari 2600+ review

C64 Mini
The C64 Mini is a great alternative if you simply want to play some old, curated games in ROM form and maybe dabble in some programming. It’s less complete than the Commodore 64 Ultimate, but it’s more accessible for the less tech-savvy amongst us.

Read our full C64 Mini review

How I tested the Commodore 64 Ultimate

Tested for about 20 hours
I used it solely out of the box, and I also added my own original joystick and cassette deck to play games
I also spent time using it to code simple programs in BASIC

I used the Commodore 64 Ultimate after digging out my old collection of C64 games and hardware. Unfortunately for me, not all the cassettes survived their time untouched, and one joystick was temperamental at best, but it gave me an opportunity to see how well the new and old hardware worked together.

I also went online with the Commodore 64 and browsed through seemingly every menu within the original user interface. I downloaded new games to play to see how well that experience worked, and I spent substantial time typing out BASIC programs and reveling at how easy it was, and feeling some lovely nostalgia to child me who thought they could rule the world because they knew a little BASIC.

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is very different from other retro machine comebacks, so I mostly focused on comparing it to the original machine.

Chuwi CoreBook Air: 30-second review

There’s something slightly familiar about the Chuwi CoreBook Air. Once again, it follows the recent trend of 14-inch Windows laptops offering a premium build with aluminium alloy casing and a solid yet lightweight build. The specification list considering the price is also impressive, with more on offer than you would usually anticipate for a little under £500/$500.

From the outset, there are several features that really appeal. Obviously, the CPU, GPU and memory specifications all prove more than enough to run all productivity apps, but then there’s a good volume of ports. Through the test for normal use, a bit of word processing and browsing the internet, the battery was sufficient for a day's worth of work.

While the specifications hit the mid-range, making it ideal for most office-based tasks, I found that the CoreBook Air had enough to run Blender and CapCut without issue. Although limitations to the ability were pushed with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which did load but was just too jittery to play with any success.

For general use, such as Excel and PowerPoint, the machine was more than capable of handling large documents. What really impressed me was that, despite it only being a 14-inch machine and not a particularly expensive one, the screen clarity was exceptionally good, and the screen surface was able to limit reflections exceptionally well.

One of the other aspects you often find with a cheaper laptop is that it uses a proprietary power supply. However, here, the laptop is supplied with a 65W USB-C charger, which means if you do leave your charger at home, you can more than likely borrow somebody else's. Again, for a laptop of this size to have three USB-C ports, two on one side, one on the other, and a full-size HDMI just gives you even more connectivity options, as well as the ability to plug into other accessories, devices, systems, and drives.

Like some laptops of this type, slim and lightweight, while the quality is exceptionally good and the cooling is better than expected (though the fans do kick in and are audible), the keyboard area and trackpad do feel lightweight and less responsive than I personally like.

Neither the track pad or keyboard feel 100% precise in their mechanics, with the keyboard actuation lacking the satisfying feel of those featured in our guide to the best business laptops. I also found the trackpad wasn’t quite as precise, and you really needed to accurate about your click action in the bottom left. I’d also often mis-click, and the precision that you get with the likes of the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra just isn’t there, but then you could buy four of these laptops for a single unit of that machine, just to put that in context.

However, for a laptop at this price, the fact that it can handle all productivity, web browsing, word processing, light multimedia editing, and a little bit of gaming is impressive. If you’re in the market for a cheap laptop that will see you through the demands of productivity applications for work, and a little bit of media use, as well as downtime playing games and watching multimedia, then this machine should suffice. If you're looking to do heavier media editing or play top-tier games, this might be a little more restrictive, and you’d need to spend a bit more for a bit more power.

Chuwi CoreBook Air: Price and availability

How much does it cost? $479 / £404 RRP
When is it out? Available now
Where can you get it? Directly from Geekom and Amazon.com

At present, the Chuwi CoreBook Air has a UK price of £404 and a US price of $549 and can be purchased directly from the Chuwi US and Chuwi Global websites.

Chuwi is offering TechRadar Pro readers a 13% discount on the purchase price when you use the code TechRadarAir.

Value: 4 / 5

Chuwi CoreBook Air: Specs

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (6-core/12-thread, up to 4.5GHz)
Graphics: AMD Radeon 660M
RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 6400MHz
Storage: 512GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
Left Ports: 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1
Right Ports: USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity: Wi-Fi , Bluetooth
Audio: 2W stereo speakers
Camera: 2MP with privacy shutter
Size: 298 x 221 x 16.3 mm, 1.08 kg
OS Installed: Windows 11 Pro
Accessories: 65W USB-C PD charger

Chuwi CoreBook Air: Design

The Chuwi CoreBook is a slim, lightweight Windows 11 Pro laptop that has been perfectly designed for portability and mid-range power use, essentially ideal for students, business users, and anyone looking for a home laptop that’s both robust and powerful enough for the entire family. The balance of the CPU and GPU means that it’s great for general use, but if you’re looking for the latest cutting-edge graphics power, then this is a mid-range machine. While powerful, it won’t be able to run some of the more top-tier games or multimedia software, although they will load.

With that in mind, portability is one of its key focuses. At just over 1kg, 1.08 kg, and measuring 298.4 x 221.3 x 16.3 mm, it will fit into almost any backpack or laptop bag without issue. It’s also one of the smallest and lightest laptops out there. The design is very similar in style to the Geekbook X14 Pro, although that had slightly more squared-off corners and a few key differences in the port configurations and, of course, internal workings.

Taking a look around the side of the machine, starting on the left, there’s a full-size HDMI 2.1 TMDS port to easily connect to larger displays or projectors. Next to this are two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, and these are fully featured, perfect for connecting to ultra-fast external SSDs or delivering power to other devices. On the right-hand side is another USB Type-C (data only), a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port.

Looking around the body, this is pretty much it for ports and buttons, but up on the top edge of the screen, it’s nice to see there’s a sliding camera privacy cover. It’s mechanical, but this is often the best solution; you know you have absolute privacy once that camera is covered.

On the base of the machine, there’s a huge vent panel, and again on the back with very minimalistic profiling. There’s a good amount of venting between the body of the laptop and the hinge for the screen. As the machine really starts to work, especially when playing games, you can feel the warmth filtering up through the gap between the screen and keyboard. As you open the screen, the hinge feels good and secure, showing little loss for everyday use. The keyboard layout and trackpad are of a decent size.

When you open the screen, the hinge feels good and secure, showing little loss for everyday use. The keyboard layout and trackpad are of a decent size.

Design: 4 / 5

Chuwi CoreBook Air: Features

Looking at the feature set, one of the bigger appeals here is just how small and lightweight this laptop is, just a kilogram. It will easily slip into a laptop bag or backpack without adding too much weight, and with its full aluminium alloy casing, it does feel nice and robust.

Opening up the laptop reveals the 14-inch Full HD screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution. It’s not the highest resolution we’ve seen in this style of laptop, but at this price, it’s all pretty decent and should suffice for day-to-day use. The screen itself is a 14-inch WUXGA display with a 16:10 aspect ratio that offers 315 nits of brightness. In brighter conditions, you might need to shade it a little bit. However, the surface of the screen seems to be of exceptional quality and helps reduce reflections and glare.

Complementing the visuals are dual custom box-tuned speakers that help provide audio—a step up from many speaker systems found on mid-range laptops.

Inside, powering Windows and other applications is an AMD Ryzen 5 processor with 6 cores, 12 threads, and up to 4.5GHz. This is coupled with a Radeon 660M (RDNA2) integrated GPU, which should be more than enough for most mid-range games. It also includes 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB of PCIe SSD storage.

Ensuring the laptop has enough power for everyday use, there’s a 55Wh battery, which, while not the largest capacity, will still provide plenty of power for a day’s work, and shouldn’t take too long to charge using the 65W USB-C PD charger, charging up to 60% in just 55 minutes.

Features: 4 / 5

Chuwi CoreBook Air: Performance

Benchmark scores

CrystalDiskMark Read: 3064.43
CrystalDiskMark Write: 1289.67
Geekbench CPU Multi: 5389
Geekbench CPU Single: 1397
Geekbench GPU: 7734
PCMark Overall: 5850
Cinebench CPU Multi: 8634
Cinebench CPU Single: 1429
Fire Strike Overall: 4492
Fire Strike Graphics: 4851
Fire Strike Physics: 18743
Fire Strike Combined: 1667
Time Spy Overall: 1720
Time Spy Graphics: 1528
Time Spy CPU: 5985
Wild Life Overall: 8748
Steel Nomad Overall: 214
Windows Experience Overall: N/A

Starting out with the Chuwi CoreBook Air is straightforward. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed, so all you need to do is run through the last few steps to get up and running. When I did this, it took about 15 minutes, signing into Microsoft and Google accounts, and making sure the system was fully updated.

One thing I also had to do was ensure all the AMD graphics drivers had been installed. While the AMD application was pre-installed, the final driver software wasn’t, so that’s something to note if you plan to buy this laptop.

Without those AMD drivers installed, even with the software there, the performance is considerably restricted. But once all updates were done to both Windows 11 Pro and AMD, the uplift was instantly apparent. As I started to load Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, all three applications loaded quickly. Opening documents and presentations, the machine handled them without much issue.

The only thing I’d note is that while Microsoft Word worked fantastically well, Excel and PowerPoint felt a little restricted on the display with that lower resolution. However, since the USB-C ports on the side are fully featured, you can always connect to a 4K display without too many issues, and that 4K resolution is easily supported by this machine.

Using Word to write this review, the speed of the machine was perfect for general work and productivity, and I was easily able to switching between Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Edge. Later, while compiling a PowerPoint presentation for an evening lecture, I was able to gather multimedia content and design the presentation again the laptop was able to handle everything smoothly.

Taking a closer look at PowerPoint, while it’s very usable on the 1920 x 1200 resolution screen, I always prefer more screen space, especially when flicking between slides. Here, connecting to a 4K monitor did help with that process. Although even on the Full HD screen, PowerPoint was very usable, and if you were on a train putting together a presentation, the clarity and brightness of the screen would suffice.

One thing I did note about the screen, aside from the resolution, was screen brightness. Brightness is limited to 350 nits. During the UK winter months, when daylight is at a premium, this isn’t too much of an issue, as most of the time it’s quite dark, and 350 nits is probably more than enough. But on a bright day in the office, with sunlight streaming through the window, that brightness was starting to be challenged. If you are planning to use this outdoors or in well-lit environments, then 350 nits is around the minimum you’d want.

Otherwise, the screen is very good, perfect for productivity, although a little limited when it rolls over into creative applications.

Having experienced decent performance throughout all the Microsoft Office applications, I moved on to some creative tasks, first, loading Adobe Photoshop, which ran surprisingly smoothly. I opened up images from the Sony A7 IV for other reviews, cropping, resizing, and doing some basic image enhancement. Photoshop was more than capable of not only handling those high-resolution image files but also applying effects. Once again, the only drawback was that with a screen of this resolution, the available workspace felt a little limited.

Switching to an application that feels more at home on this screen size, I tried Lightroom, which worked incredibly well. Enhancements and adjustments were applied quickly, and although the screen resolution felt a little low, Lightroom Classic was more than sufficient. Even when it came to bulk exporting adjusted images, the machine had no issue handling the load.

I then moved on to some higher-demand applications, including Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, to test 4K video. It became instantly apparent that this wasn’t going to be possible. While video was rendered on the timeline, as I dragged files across into the timeline in both applications, things began to slow down dramatically. I had to wait for the system to catch up, and the fans kicked in due to the increase in processing.

I retried the process, this time using 1080p footage downscaled in Adobe Media Encoder. Here, the footage was editable, and again I was impressed with the performance. while, the fans did kick in to help keep things cool, editing a relatively complex five-minute video was manageable. Switching to a less processor-intensive app like CapCut might be a good idea for light editing.

After modest results with video editing, I switched over to a little bit of gaming, loading Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. I had to reduce all settings right down to the lowest and even drop from Full HD to 720p. Still, the game was jittery and not a great experience, despite it technically being able to run.

I then tried Red Dead Redemption 2, and again saw similar issues with scaling and choppy graphics. So really, if you’re looking to play the latest games, while the Radeon 660M integrated GPU is quite good for multimedia creation, when it comes to gameplay of higher end games, it just doesn’t have the power.

Performance: 4 / 5

Chuwi CoreBook Air: Final verdict

The Chuwi CoreBook Air proves itself as a very competent day-to-day machine for use in and out of the office. It’s a decent size, lightweight, strong and robust. While the keyboard and trackpad might not be premium, they are of decent quality, and for most users, typing on them will feel perfectly fine.

What’s impressive is the pure performance of the mid-range CPU and GPU combo. While they aren’t AI-enhanced for applications, they’re perfectly good for day-to-day use, as well as watching multimedia and browsing the internet, this small laptop is more than powerful enough.

I also really liked the volume of connectivity options. The Wi-Fi connection speed seemed exceptionally good and robust, especially when connected to the Netgear Nighthawk M7 for the majority of testing. With three USB-C ports, two fully featured and one for data only, you have plenty of connection options, and that important flexibility of being able to charge the laptop with almost any modern charger.

While the 55Wh battery might not be the largest, it was more than sufficient for a good day’s light work, handling spreadsheets, Word, and PowerPoint. But as soon as you start pushing the processor, battery life drops rapidly. It’s good to see that you can get a 60% charge from a flat in just over an hour.

What really strikes me about the CoreBook Air is the price. You’re effectively getting a powerful laptop for everyday use for not a great deal of money. Okay, the screen resolution might be a little low, and the brightness a little dim compared with some, but when it comes to the strength of the build quality and the abilities of that mid-range CPU and GPU combo, for most people and most workloads, this laptop will be more than sufficient.

Should I buy the Chuwi CoreBook Air?

Value	Excellent value for money considering the performance you can get from this mid-range laptop	4
Design	Good, strong build quality with the aluminium casing giving it a premium feel at a mid-range price	4
Features	Well-balanced set of features that aren’t groundbreaking but provide you with a good workhorse of a machine	4
Performance	Real performance is good for productivity. OK for creative applications. Best to look elsewhere if you want to do gaming	4
Overall	Overall, a well-balanced machine that’s great for most office work, light creativity and gaming	4

Buy it if...

You want on-the-go productivity
This ideal if you need a lightweight machine that handles office, browsing, and creative tasks smoothly in a travel-friendly size.

You want good general performance on a budget
The CoreBook Air delivers decent all-around performance and the ability to go slightly beyond simple productivity applications without spending a fortune.

Don't buy it if...

You want upgradability
With the RAM soldered in place, there’s no option to upgrade, which could limit compatibility with future applications.

You need top-tier media tools.
This laptop includes everything from speakers to a webcam and a relatively decent GPU, but if you're a content creator, they’re just not at the level required.

For more powerful productivity machines, we've reviewed the best mobile workstations.

The GeekBook X14 Pro is one of the lightest laptops I’ve tested, and it packs plenty of power at a reasonable price

1:05 am | February 6, 2026

Author: admin | Category: Computers Computing Gadgets | Tags: CPU, Indiana Jones, OLED, RAM | Comments: Off

GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro: 30-second review

Out of the box, the GeekBook X14 Pro instantly strikes you as a premium laptop, with the magnesium alloy build not only contributing to the lightweight and robust design of this 14-inch laptop, but also giving it the unmistakable look and style of many other premium laptops of this size, most notably the MacBook Air and Microsoft Surface machines.

While it is lightweight and sleek, Geekom have ensured there is a decent amount of connectivity. If you're a business user, the fact that it has two USB4 and a full-size HDMI 2.1 port means it’s easy to connect to networks and other accessories, and any larger display. If the number of connectivity options isn’t enough for you, then in the box alongside the laptop is a hub that boosts the connection options and includes a dedicated LAN port.

The internal processing power is also impressive, and the fact that the small machine features one of the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, coupled with Arc graphics and an integrated NPU, means it's AI-ready and a perfect option if you rely on Copilot to help with your productivity.

One of the other key features here is the 2.8K OLED display, which is relatively bright at 450 nits, although with its glossy surface, reflections in brighter environments can be a bit of an issue.

Overall performance is exceptionally good, and opening up Microsoft’s main productivity apps, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, proves how well-tuned this machine is for day-to-day office work. If you want to touch on some creativity, then the 2TB SSD offers plenty of storage capacity for small projects, and this is backed up by the CPU and GPU power, which is more than capable of handling 1080p and 4K video. Through the test, I was able to put together a short video shot on a Sony A7 Mark V without too many issues. However, during the editing process, it is worth noting that as the production reached about five minutes, the machine took a little longer to process the footage and edit in DaVinci Resolve.

Switching down to an application such as CapCut, again with 4K video shot on the iPhone 15 Pro, the laptop is more than capable of swiftly enabling all edits as well as supplying effects and templates with ease.

Taking a look at photo editing and Lightroom, again, this is a machine that, while small and lightweight, is more than powerful enough to handle both of those applications. In Photoshop, using Generative Expand as well as some of the generation tools that are native to that application, the AI enhancements offered through the integrated MPU helped to speed up the image generation process.

Finally, when it came to looking at games, once again, this small laptop was extremely impressive. Taking a look firstly at DiRT Rally, it was able to cope with the graphics without too many issues, and I was able to do a few laps of various courses, although the fans did kick in trying to keep the small machine nice and cool.

Likewise, pushing the GPU a little bit further with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, again, the machine was able to cope with settings reduced. When the fans did kick in, the design seemed to be sufficient to keep that fan noise down to a bare minimum. However, you could really feel the heat building up.

Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro: Price and availability

How much does it cost? $1249 RRP
When is it out? Available now
Where can you get it? Directly from Geekom and Amazon.com

At present, the GeekBook X14 Pro is available directly from the Geekom website, where the Core Ultra 5 model discounted to $1049 and the Core Ultra 9 model is $1249 at the time of review.

Both models are also available for the same price at Amazon.com here. However, currently, the laptop looks to only be available in the US.

Right now, you can save 10% at both Amazon and Geekom when you use the code TECHX14 PRO

Value: 4.5 / 5

GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro: Specs

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H / Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Graphics: Intel Arc integrated
RAM: 32GB LPDDR5x
Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
Left Ports: 2× USB4, 1× USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1
Right Ports: USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 3.5mm combo jack, microSD
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
Audio: DTS:X Ultra stereo speakers
Camera: 1080p with privacy shutter
Size: 312 x 215 x 16.9 mm, 999g
OS Installed: Windows 11 Pro
Accessories: 65W GaN USB-C charger, user manual

GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro: Design

The GeekBook X14 Pro has been designed as a premium 14-inch laptop, and the magnesium alloy casing certainly reinforces that. From the moment you lift the machine out of the box, the matte silver finish is reminiscent of the MacBook Pro machines, with a slight wedge-like design that enables a bit more ventilation towards the back.

When it comes to size and weight, the laptop weighs in at 1030g, although the list weight is just under 1KG, and measures 312mm by 215mm by 20mm. The wedge shape makes this in line with the small MacBooks and Microsoft Surface.

The laptop is left minimalistic, just with the GEEKOM logo. Flipping over to the base, you have three large rubber feet to help keep it nice and secure when placed on a desktop.

Taking a look firstly at the left-hand side of the machine, you have the HDMI 2.1 port and two USB4 ports of the Type-C design. On the right-hand side, you have a USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (labelled 5GB/s), a 3.5mm headphone combo port and a camera on/off slide switch to disable the webcam.

When it comes to power, this is all provided through a 65W PD GaN fast charger, which is USB-C to USB-C, so if you don't have the proprietary charger with you, you can use others to give this laptop a charging boost.

Opening up the machine, you’re presented with the 14-inch OLED display at a resolution of 2880 x 1800. This display is capable of showing 100% DCI-P3 colour at 450 nits of brightness, with a 60Hz or 120Hz refresh rate, which is good for creativity as well as gaming and multimedia.

When it comes to the keyboard, it is of a decent size, although not full-size. GEEKOM have really thought about the layout, with backspace, enter and shift keys on the right side being a little larger than the other keys. The cursor keys also give you two-thirds left and right, and half-sized up and down keys, making it quite easy to navigate through documents.

The touchpad is also a decent size, measuring 120 x 71 mm, and supports multi-gesture control. It's made of Mylar, ensuring that it has a good, long life and is perfect for day-to-day use.

Design: 4 / 5

GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro: Features

The premium looks of the GeekBook X14 Pro give you some idea of the quality of the electronics within, and the small machine features one of the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPUs. This is coupled with Intel Arc graphics and an integrated NPU.

One of the other big selling points is the high-resolution 2.8K OLED display, capable of displaying the DCI-P3 colour gamut at 100% with a 120Hz refresh rate and brightness up to 450 nits.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 mobile processor offers 16 cores, 22 threads, 24MB onboard cache, and a 5.1GHz turbo boost. This is more than sufficient for a workflow of most creativity apps and top-level games. I’ll be using Indiana Jone and the Great Circle to test this out later.

The Intel graphics are similarly impressive with the Xe-LPG architecture that enables XeSS upscaling, support for DirectX 12.1, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing. This allows you to play far more power-intensive games than you'd expect from a laptop of this size. For creatives, there is AV1 and H.265/HEVC support for video, and it's also AI-ready for graphics, which I was able to test using the Adobe Creative Suite.

The GeekBook X14 is one of a growing number of new laptop releases that feature an NPU alongside the Intel CPU and GPU. This enables greater hardware processing for AI, so if you utilise Copilot or some of the AI features within applications, then this NPU will help speed up the process.

Inside, there's a relatively large 72Wh battery that will last up to 16 hours for light use and can be fast-charged using the 65W GaN adapter. It also supports USB-C charging, so even if you don’t have your charger with you, you should be able to find some other way to charge.

The laptop also supports USB4, enabling ultra-fast transfer rates as well as connectivity to networks and high-resolution external displays without too many issues. One of the features that really caught my eye was the inclusion of a full-sized HDMI port, so it's easy to connect to a display when giving presentations.

As well as the wired connectivity features, Wi-Fi 6E offers fast networking and transfer rates. Whilst there is no wired network port, GEEKOM have gone to the effort of including a slimline USB4 hub in the box, which gives you a standard network connector as well as additional ports. This is a great addition that enables you to keep the laptop nice and slim but expand the ports if and when you need.

Features: 4.5 / 5

GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro: Performance

Benchmark scores

Benchmark Results:
CrystalDiskMark Read: 6994.18 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark Write: 6188.09 MB/s
Geekbench CPU Multi: 12,600
Geekbench CPU Single: 2,382
Geekbench GPU: 30,577
PCMark Overall: 7,536
Cinebench CPU Multi: 12,133
Cinebench CPU Single: 1,700
Fire Strike Overall: 7,513
Fire Strike Graphics: 8,107
Fire Strike Physics: 23,448
Fire Strike Combined: 2,925
Time Spy Overall: 3,780
Time Spy Graphics: 3,427
Time Spy CPU: 9,087
Wild Life Overall: 23,102
Steel Nomad Overall: 701
Windows Experience Overall: 8.2

Getting started with the latest Windows laptops just involves running through the last few setup screens of Windows 11, and in this case, the Pro release. Whether you're doing this yourself or have an IT team handling it, the process is relatively quick and easy, with the usual registration of existing Microsoft or Google accounts before the main Windows 11 Pro interface opens up.

In this test, I started off with some of the Microsoft productivity applications as well as browsing the internet, putting together a slide presentation on darkroom photography for a course I’m presently running. Windows 11 Pro was able to handle Microsoft Word and PowerPoint with absolutely no issues, and as I added to Excel sheets on development times and chemical mixture ratios, it was able to handle relatively large slides and images. What stood out here was that 2.8K resolution screen, which just enables a little bit more real estate when it comes to handling Excel, which is a huge advantage even on this relatively small 14-inch screen.

The bezel around that 14-inch screen is also very slight, so you get maximum coverage. Whilst the screen looks good, bright and very clear, with good tonal graduation and overall quality, it was apparent from the outset that it has slightly more reflection than some of the laptops I’ve looked at recently, including the far more expensive ASUS ExpertBook. But still, considering this is almost £1000 cheaper, it holds up extremely well, as long as you're not in a bright location where screen reflections could make it a little tricky to see what you're doing.

As expected from most Windows laptops these days, the ability to handle Microsoft applications goes without saying. If you're looking for a straightforward, powerful laptop for general day-to-day business processing, then the GeekBook X14 Pro is a superb option.

However, I had to push this a little further. Having now used quite a few machines with the new Intel Core Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 CPUs, I was keen to see how good it was at handling DaVinci Resolve with some straight 4K video footage shot on the Sony A7 Mark V. This 4K footage isn't the highest bitrate, but it is good standard quality video you'd use for YouTube or social media content. DaVinci Resolve was able to handle a five-minute edit without too many issues, and the large 2TB SSD offered fast transfer rates, both read and write, around 6000 MB/s, while the USB4 connectivity enabled me to connect to a fast SSD, allowing smooth editing. This surpassed what I thought it would be capable of.

Where it did start to struggle was when effects were applied, and the fans kicked in to keep everything cool. There was a little lag on render times, but as long as you dragged the footage into the timeline, waited a second or two to settle and render, and then made the edit, the process was relatively smooth.

Switching in DaVinci Resolve to 4K video shot on the iPhone 15 Pro and opening that in CapCut, the experience improved further. CapCut is a far more lightweight video editor and much better suited to a small machine like this. It handled the 4K footage without issue, and as effects and templates were applied, there were no problems with slowdown. While once again you could feel the heat building up, it was able to stay on top of thermal throttling, enabling fast and smooth edits and uploads.
While I was initially worried that the machine is limited to 32GB of DDR5 RAM, with no option to upgrade, through the review process, this proved more than enough, not only for day-to-day office use but also for relatively light video editing work.

Switching over to stills imaging and looking at Lightroom and Photoshop, again, this small machine was able to handle both without issue. Lightroom catalogues were created and adjustments made in both Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC at speed, showing that it’s a great option if you are a photographer looking for a very lightweight yet powerful small laptop. Likewise, Photoshop ran exceptionally well, and with AI enhancements like Generative Expand and image generation, the onboard processing made the experience relatively quick.

Finally, I loaded up a couple of games to see how it could handle them. Starting off with DiRT Rally, that CPU and GPU combo was far more powerful than the game required. I didn’t push the graphics, and the gameplay was smooth. However, the keyboard wasn’t the greatest for gaming; the keys lacked the responsiveness you’d want, so switching over to a dedicated controller is, as ever, a far better idea.

Then, really pushing the system, I loaded up Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The graphics quality needed to be lowered to get decent gameplay, and even then, you could feel a little stutter as the machine warmed up. But ultimately, the game was playable, really highlighting the leap forward these mobile CPU and GPU combos have made in the last year.

Performance: 4.5 / 5

GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro: Final verdict

For creative applications, I was impressed across the board. Whilst there was a little bit of a delay and waiting in DaVinci Resolve, it could handle pretty much anything I threw at it. My one issue was that I couldn’t quite get the hang of the trackpad; it wasn’t as responsive as many others, and the double-click on the left corner wasn’t as precise as I would’ve hoped.

There was also a feeling of slight lightness to the keyboard, and it didn’t have that precision of key press that I find with some of the more premium models. But then again, considering the price, you’re paying for the quality and speed of performance rather than the precision of the keyboard and trackpad.

Whilst the screen proved to be of decent quality with good tonal graduation and a relatively bright 450 nits of brightness, I did find the surface just a little overly reflective. It’s an issue in cafés, but if you’re sat in an office or on a train, that should be absolutely fine, just make sure you’re not sat with your back to a bright window.

Audio quality was also better than expected. With DTSX built in, the small speakers were able to produce a decent sound, not quite as deep and full-bodied as you’d get from a MacBook Pro or Microsoft Surface, but you’d only notice if you had those machines side-by-side.

Overall, if you’re looking for a very decent, premium-styled 14-inch Windows laptop for work and some light creative and gaming use, then the GeekBook X14 Pro is a superb option.

Should I buy the GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro?

Value	Considering that this is a powerful laptop for around the $1000 / £1000 price mark, it’s extremely impressive	4.5
Design	Good quality outer shell and design, let down slightly by the trackpad and lightweight keyboard	4
Features	Good range of features, with the power of the CPU, GPU and MPU really standing out	4.5
Performance	Able to handle all productivity and light-to-medium creative and gaming tasks	4.5
Overall	A relatively cheap premium laptop that will suit those who require power in a lightweight and relatively robust form	4.5

Buy it if...

You want lightweight portable power
This is a good Windows laptop that's as light as a tablet but strong enough for real work on the go.

OLED display matters
If you’re a content creator, the 2.8K OLED screen and colour fidelity are definitely a big advantage.

Don't buy it if...

You need upgrade options
If you're the type who wants to swap out RAM or storage later, the soldered design isn’t for you.

You like to relax with gaming
Integrated Arc graphics are solid, but not meant for high-end 1440p/4K gaming—although they do pretty well.

For more productivity machines, we've reviewed the best business laptops around.

This HP laptop I tested has a sleek and compact form, but rivals offer better value for money

1:37 pm | February 4, 2026

Author: admin | Category: Computers Computing Gadgets Laptops Windows Laptops | Tags: Battery Life, CPU | Comments: Off

HP Laptop 14: Two-minute review

The HP Laptop 14 is a budget laptop that aims to combine a compact form factor with just enough performance for everyday use. Its appearance won’t exactly set the world alight, especially when it’s finished in the anodyne gray colorway. However, it looks smart enough, with the clean lines and unsullied contours lending a subtle elegance.

These aspects are complemented by a thin and light chassis, which makes the HP Laptop 14 easy to ferry around. However, the price paid for this lithesome build is the cheap-feeling construction, which falls short of the best laptop builds.

Having said that, I was pleased to find the lid hinge operated smoothly and provided plenty of stability. It also allows the display to recline quite far, but stops short of 180 degrees.

The HP Laptop 14 has a sparse selection of ports. The two USB-A ports are welcome, but there’s only one USB-C interface, and it doesn’t support power or display signals (there’s an HDMI port for the latter, at least).

Rear three-quarter view of HP Laptop 14 partially open on white desk with pink wall in background — (Image credit: Future)

My unit was equipped with an Intel Core i5, which provided adequate performance. It could handle light browsing and productivity, as well as high-quality video streaming — but not much more. With 8GB of RAM on board, the HP Laptop 14 struggled to cope with multiple tabs open, especially when the content involved media, as I experienced frequent stutters and momentary freezes in such instances.

Given the lack of a dedicated GPU, it’s also no surprise that the HP Laptop 14 doesn’t handle games well, either. Cyberpunk 2077 was virtually unplayable, even on the lowest preset. Fortunately, there isn’t much heat or noise when heavy workloads such as this are conducted.

The 1080p display is just about sharp enough for UI elements and the like to appear crisp, but in truth the resolution is starting to feel its age on laptops. Worse, however, is the tendency for shadows or reflections to obscure the visuals if the viewing angle isn’t perfect, which is frustrating.

I was much less frustrated with the keyboard in the HP Laptop 14. The comfortable spacing and light actuation of the keys makes them ideal for quick typing, and although there’s less dampening than I would’ve liked, the resultant harshness wasn’t too detrimental.

The touchpad is also effective, providing a smooth surface and precise inputs. It’s not particularly large, which might hamper navigation somewhat, but for basic use it suffices.

Less effective is the battery life of the HP Laptop 14. It managed just under eight hours in our movie playback test, which puts it on the lower end of the spectrum for laptops of this class. There are many mid-range offerings capable of enduring for a full day and beyond.

The starting price of the HP Laptop 14 might seem very reasonable, but the base spec would struggle with even rudimentary tasks by modern standards. And the more powerful models are still too weak to truly compete with others in the mid-range, which leaves the HP Laptop 14 lagging behind the times.

HP Laptop 14 review: Price & Availability

Starts from $539.99 / £299 (about AU$585)
Base spec is cheap
Expensive higher-spec models

The HP Laptop 14 starts from $539.99 / £299 (about AU$585) and is available now. Interestingly, in the UK, it seems to be marketed under a different name — the HP Pavilion SE — and there doesn’t appear to be an equivalent model in Australia.

The base spec is undeniably cheap for a Windows laptop, especially in the UK, but the Intel Core i3 it’s equipped with is unlikely to offer smooth sailing for modern workloads. The spec I tested isn’t particularly cheap, either, dashing its hopes of being one of the best budget laptops around.

Value: 3 / 5

HP Laptop 14 review: Specs

	Base configuration	Review configuration
Price	$539.99 / £299 (about AU$585)	$629.99 / £599 (about AU$900)
CPU	US: Intel Core 3 100U (up to 4.7GHz, 6 cores) / UK: Intel Core i3-N305 (up to 3.8GHz, 8 cores)	US: Intel Core 5 120U (up to 5.0GHz, 10 cores) / UK: Intel Core i5-1334U (up to 4.6GHz, 10 cores)
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (integrated)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
RAM	8GB DDR4	8GB DDR4
Storage	US: 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD / UK: 128GB UFS	256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
Display	US: 14-inch HD (1366 x 768), IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare / UK: 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare	14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare
Ports and Connectivity	1x USB-C (5Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x combo audio; Wi-Fi 6, US: Bluetooth 5.3 / UK: Bluetooth 5.4	1x USB-C (5Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x combo audio; Wi-Fi 6, US: Bluetooth 5.3 / UK: Bluetooth 5.4
Battery	41Wh	41Wh
Dimensions	12.7 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches (323.7 x 215 x 32.5mm)	12.7 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches (323.7 x 215 x 32.5mm)
Weight	3.1lbs / 1.41kg	3.1lbs / 1.41kg

HP Laptop 14 review: Design

Close-up of webcam on HP Laptop 14 — (Image credit: Future)

Minimal looks and weight
No keyboard backlighting
Limited USB-C functionality

The HP Laptop 14 has a sensible yet sleek style. It doesn’t inspire much excitement, with the dull gray colorway of my unit hardly helping matters, but the subtle elegance of the body becomes apparent the deeper you look. The clean lines and angles, coupled with the absence of any unnecessary contours, all help to elevate it beyond the utilitarian fare often found in this sector.

In keeping with its minimal appearance is the compact form factor. The base and lid are pleasingly thin, and the overall unit is quite light. The materials don’t feel particularly premium though; the plastics are smooth enough, but they lack solidity. Despite trying to look like some of the best MacBooks, the HP Laptop 14 fails to match their formidable construction.

That said, the hinge for the lid offers reassuring stability, preventing the display from wobbling when hammering away on the keyboard and touchpad. The recline angle is quite generous as well, although unfortunately, it doesn’t extend all the way to 180 degrees.

Close-up of keyboard on HP Laptop 14 — (Image credit: Future)

The keycaps feature prominently embossed lettering, so you really feel them under your fingertips. I’m not sure whether this is an intended design choice or merely unrefined design; regardless, I like their tactility, even if they don’t feel particularly premium. However, I was decidedly less impressed with the lack of backlighting, which is an egregious omission for any laptop keyboard in my view.

Despite the truncated layout, you get navigation keys on the right, which helps with productivity tasks. But the lack of a number pad, coupled with the shortened up and down arrow keys, are a hindrance for such work.

There aren’t many ports on the HP Laptop 14, but the essential ones are present. There are two USB-A ports, one either side, which is something I welcome. However, there’s only type-C, and it can’t deliver enough power to charge the HP Laptop 14, or support external monitor connections. At least you get an HDMI port for the latter purpose; it’s an interface that’s an increasingly rare sight on modern laptops.

Design: 3.5 / 5

HP Laptop 14 review: Performance

Close-up of touchpad on HP Laptop 14 — (Image credit: Future)

Shoddy multitasking abilities
Non-existent gaming capability
Poor display viewing angles

HP Laptop 14 benchmarks

3DMark: Night Raid: 8,971; Fire Strike: 2,132
Geekbench 6.5 (Single Core): 2,230; (Multi Core): 5,468; GPU (Vulkan): 11,161; GPU (OpenCL): 9,169
Geekbench AI (Single Precision): 1,741; (Half Precision): 761; (Quantized): 3,583
Cinebench R23 (Multi Core): 5,580
Cinebench R24 (Single Core): 98; (Multi Core): 358
Crossmark: Overall: 1,295; Productivity: 1,373; Responsiveness: 1,132; Creativity: 1,279
Passmark: Overall: 2,904; CPU: 12,395; 2D Graphics: 509; 3D Graphics: 1,985; Memory: 2,217; Disk: 13,797
BlackMagicDisk: Read: 348MB/s; Write: 2,493MB/s
Battery Life (TechRadar movie test): 7 hours and 46 minutes

The HP Laptop 14 was a mediocre performer during much of my testing. It can handle light workloads, such as word processing and streaming video. However, it’s prone to slowdowns and momentary freezes when multiple browser tabs are open, so this isn’t the best machine for those seeking multitasking capabilities.

As expected given the modest spec of my unit, high-end gaming is out of the question for the HP Laptop 14. Even with the lowest graphical preset selected, it failed to run Cyberpunk 2077 in any sort of playable state, blighted by copious amounts of stutter and horrendous frame rates as it was. Suffice to say, it’s not going to trouble the best gaming laptop models, but at least there’s little heat or noise generated in the process.

What’s more, the 1080p resolution feels a little outdated on a laptop display this size. The UI elements are crisp enough, and I certainly wouldn’t say it was unpleasant to look at, but when you consider many mid-range laptops now have 2K resolutions and above, the HP Laptop 14 falls behind the competition. The worst aspect of the display, though, is its very limited viewing angles. If it’s not set perfectly, on-screen content will darken to the point of obscurity, or reveal prominent reflections.

Close-up of ports on left-hand side of HP Laptop 14, on desk with pink wall in background — (Image credit: Future)

On a more positive note, the keyboard of the HP Laptop 14 is largely pleasant to use. The keys have a very light actuation and react quickly, while at the same time having a generous amount of travel. Altogether, these aspects make for easy and snappy typing. The spacing of the keys is comfortable, too. There’s just about enough dampening to reduce harsh feedback, although I did feel the keyboard enclosure compressing inwards as I typed away – a constant reminder of the HP Laptop 14’s subpar construction. Fortunately, this didn’t negatively affect the typing experience.

The touchpad is sufficient, offering smooth and precise inputs for the most part. There were, however, occasions where stuttering seemed to occur, as the inputs of my swipes failed to register properly, which was mildly frustrating. It’s also a little on the small side, but I didn’t find this compromised basic navigation. And while my right thumb palm frequently made contact with the touchpad while typing, such instances didn’t result in any misplaced taps or cursor swipes.

Performance: 3 / 5

HP Laptop 14 review: Battery Life

Close-up of ports on right-hand side of HP Laptop 14, on desk with pink wall in background — (Image credit: Future)

Middling battery life
Not very quick to charge

The battery life of the HP Laptop 14 is mediocre for this class of laptop. It lasted just under eight hours in our movie playback test – a score many of its rivals can beat. This includes other HP models, such as the OmniBook 7 14-inch, which achieved an astonishing 26 hours in the same test, showing just how high the bar is for modern laptop longevity – though, of course, that's a much more expensive laptop.

Charging isn’t as fast as other laptops, either. It took over three hours to fully recharge from empty; many of its rivals can achieve the same at least an hour quicker.

Battery Life: 3 / 5

Should I buy the HP Laptop 14?

HP Laptop 14 Scorecard
Attributes	Notes	Rating
Value	The base model is cheap, but I wouldn't recommend it. Higher spec models are too expensive.	3.5 / 5
Design	The compact form and tidy looks are commendable, but the cheap-feeling materials and limited connectivity options are drawbacks.	3.5 / 5
Performance	Disappointing for the price. The display is also poor at keeping reflections and shadows at bay.	3 / 5
Battery life	Not great; many rivals can outlast it by a long way.	3 / 5
Total Score	The small footprint and minimalist design of the HP Laptop 14 are strengths, but it's too expensive given the mediocre performance. Many rivals offer better value for money.	3 / 5

Buy it if...

You’ll be doing a lot of typing
The generous spacing, light actuation, and relatively deep travel of the keys make for an easy-going typing experience.

You want a sleek design
It won’t melt your heart, but the subtle elegance and compact form factor are sufficiently appealing.

Don't buy it if...

You want the best performance
Even light multitasking can cause the HP Laptop 14 to come unstuck, and any form of gaming is pretty much out of the question.

You want the best display
Many other laptop displays in this class have higher resolutions and don’t suffer from the same viewing angle problems.

HP Laptop 14 review: Also consider

HP OmniBook 7 14-inch (2025)
It might have a higher starting price than the HP Laptop 14, but we’ve seen some serious discounts on this excellent laptop. It beats the HP Laptop 14 hands down in just about every category, making it one of the best mid-range laptops you can buy right now.

HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch
If you’re looking for high-performance but don’t mind forgoing the Windows environment, then a Chromebook Plus model, such as this HP Chromebook Plus, might be ideal for you. It’s a great performer across many areas and has a decent display offering much better viewing angles than the HP Laptop 14. All these attributes make it not just one of the best Chromebooks, but also one of the best student laptop picks. Read our full HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch review.

How I tested the HP Laptop 14

Rear three-quarter view of HP Laptop 14 open on white desk with pink wall in background — (Image credit: Future)

Tested for several days
Used for a variety of tasks
Ran numerous benchmarks

I tested the HP Laptop 14 for several days, during which time I used it for general browsing, light productivity, and streaming videos.

I also put it through TechRadar’s series of benchmark tests, designed to assess every aspect of a laptop’s performance. I tested the battery life by running a movie on a continuous loop until it shut down.

I have reviewed a large number of laptops across a wide range, from small budget-friendly models to large gaming-oriented behemoths. I’ve also reviewed other computing devices, including tablets, Chromebooks, and desktop PCs.

First reviewed: February 2026
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I tested the Oukitel Industry RT10 – this rugged tablet is packed with features, but it’s a shame you need a specialist app for the built-in barcode scanner

4:05 pm | February 2, 2026

Author: admin | Category: Computers Gadgets Pro | Tags: CPU, RAM | Comments: Off

Oukitel Industry RT10: 30-second review

The Oukitel Industry RT10 is the latest in the company's line of rugged tablets, and with a large 11" FHD screen, tough design, 5G connectivity and a barcode scanner built in, it instantly looks set to impress.

Sure enough, getting started with the tablet is straightforward, and once Android 15 has run through the final stages of setup, you can delve straight into the usual Google Workspace applications.

The large screen is instantly pleasing with a relatively decent brightness that makes it clear to see in bright conditions. The resolution for this size of screen is, however, limited to FHD. So, while the screen is pleasing to look at, the resolution is relatively low, resulting in workflow applications such as Google Docs and Sheets feeling a little more cramped on screen than you might expect for the size of the screen.

The touchscreen is good and responsive, and while that responsiveness is affected by moisture, through the test, it proved to be solid in performance. The only other slight quirk with the screen is that the surface is quite reflective, so while the display is clear, those reflections can be troublesome out in the field.

In use, the Google apps all work smoothly, as does browsing the internet both through the WiFi signal and when connected to a 5G network using a Vodafone SIM.

While general performance is good, as soon as the mid-range MTK Dimensity 7400X processor is pushed, the performance starts to drop off. Adobe Lightroom runs fine and is generally fast, but as you start to push the system with complex video edits in CapCut or playing graphically intensive games, you will start to see the limits of this tablet. Straight CapCut edits with footage shot on the phone, however, are fluid enough.

Where this tablet really excels is with its rugged credentials. It survived some time underwater, being dropped, and left out in the rain with no adverse effects on performance or functionality.

The battery life was also exceptionally good, with the 25,000mAh battery keeping the tablet powered for several days between charges with mid to heavy use. There's also a dedicated barcode scanner on the side unit. This has been designed to work with dedicated industry apps and isn't an out-of-the-box solution. Essentially, Oukitel has supplied the industry hardware; you need to provide the software solution for your business.

If you need a robust tablet for work and don't need cameras or huge amounts of processing power for anything more than evaluating documents, getting online, and sending back site images, the Oukitel Industry RT10 is one of the best rugged tablets in its price range.

Oukitel Industry RT10: Price and availability

How much does it cost? $1299 / £949 RRP
When is it out? Available now
Where can you get it? You can get it directly from the Oukitel website

The Oukitel RT10 Industry is currently available directly from the manufacturer's website here - retail price is $1299 / £949, but it's currently on sale for $999 / £730 until February 16.

Value: 4 / 5

Oukitel Industry RT10: Specifications

CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 7400X
Graphics: Mali-G615 MP2
RAM: 16GB
Storage: 512GB
Left Ports: USB-A, RJ45
Right Ports: USB-C, SIM tray
Connectivity: 5G, WiFi 6, NFC, Fingerprint reader
Audio: Unspecified (likely mono or stereo)
Camera: Rear: 64MP + 20MP + 5MP / Front: 32MP
Size: Approx. 11-inch screen; weight TBC
OS Installed: Android 15

Oukitel Industry RT10: Design

Robust
Touch Screen
Bar Code Scanner built in

As you'd expect from a rugged tablet, the design and build all support this device being used in situations that would ordinarily see any other tablet break. The outer edges are reinforced with rubberised plastic, and the overall design mixes metal panelling and tough plastic to ensure a robust build designed to be ready for any environment.

While most tablets are slimline and feature a stylish, minimalistic look, the Oukitel Industry RT10 is somewhat more bulky. The mix of rubber, metal, and plastic enables a far easier grip on the exterior and ensures that, whatever the weather, you'll always have a good purchase on the casing. When it comes to size, it measures 266.5 × 178 × 22.5 mm and weighs 1.28 kg, substantially more than most.

While my review sample arrived as just the tablet, as with previous iterations of the Industry RT range, there will be cases and other accessories available. A row of Pogo Pin contacts along the base makes it likely that a keyboard will also be an optional accessory.

The front of the RT10 is dominated by the large 11" screen with FHD resolution. Whilst this is lower than most modern tablets, it's around average for this style of tablet.

Taking a look around the tablet body, on the first of the longer edges, there's a USB-C port for data and charging alongside a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones; both of these ports are covered by a rubber flap to stop water ingress. Next to these are the TF/MicroSD and SIM card slot.

On the other side is the barcode scanner, microphone, two multifunctional buttons that you can assign your own apps or functions to, volume up and down, and the power/biometric fingerprint button.

On top, there's a LAN port, which is unusual for a tablet but reinforces the industrial use, and a USB Type-A port. Finally, on the side is the POGO pin contact interface for connection to accessories such as a keyboard.

On the back of the tablet are two large speakers, an industrial fingerprint scanner, again, as with the barcode scanner, dedicated software is required, a main camera, a macro camera, and a night vision camera.

There's also an NFC contact point for wireless communication between devices.

While the tablet is large and bulky, it is comfortable to hold, and in the box, along with the tablet, is a metal handle that can be easily attached.

Design: 3.5 / 5

Oukitel Industry RT10: Features

This is a tablet that has a focus on industrial use, with barcode and finger print scanners, cameras, a battery, LAN ports, and SIM card compatibility, fulfilling a feature set that will be required by anyone working on site. The tablet is also IP68/IP69K certified, so if you get caught in the rain or even drop this tablet into a puddle, it's fully waterproof.

Taking a look at the hardware, inside the heart of this RT10 is a Dimensity 7300 SoC CPU, coupled with a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. This combo is decidedly mid-range, so while it should provide the power required for work-based apps, for anything that requires more graphics or processing power, it is likely to struggle.

The CPU and GPU combo is backed by 16GB of 3200 MHz RAM and 512GB of internal storage, and you can boost this with a 1TB MicroSD card.

One of the big features of this tablet is the battery capacity at 25,000mAh, which will keep this tablet running without issue for a full day's work and performed impressively throughout the test. This battery also supports up to 33W fast charging.

Connectivity is a major factor in this tablet. As well as WiFi 6, it also supports 5G with a SIM inserted. Through this test, I utilised a data SIM with unlimited data and no cap to maximise the full potential of the tablet.

As well as the more standard features of a tablet computer, the RT10 includes a few additions that tailor it to industry. These include the fingerprint scanner on the back, the barcode scanner on the side, and the RJ45 Ethernet port at the top. This means that if you're gathering on-site data or running industrial software, this tablet is designed to easily integrate into your workflow and bespoke software.

Supporting the hardware is an array of three cameras, main, macro, and night vision, which again have been designed for data capture, on-site images, and recording, rather than for content creation.

Features: 4 / 5

Oukitel Industry RT10: Performance

Disk Speed Read: 2032 MB/s
Disk Speed Write: 449 MB/s
Geekbench CPU Multi: 3161
Geekbench CPU Single: 1021
Geekbench GPU: 2504
Solar Bay: N/A
Slingshot: 7165
Slingshot Extreme: 5361
Wild Life Extreme Overall: 3296
Wild Life Overall: 3303
Steel Nomad Overall: 359

While other rugged tablets are a blend of consumer and industrial, with simply the rugged outer shell differentiating them from standard devices, the RT10 is very different when it comes to some of those added extras such as the scanners and ethernet port.

The design and aesthetics are, however, very stereotypical of the genre, with large rubberised corners and a mix of metal and plastic that make it heavier and bulkier than its consumer equivalents.

It feels solid, and throughout the test I dropped, submerged, and left it in the rain, all of which had little effect on the actual working of the device. It is simply designed to withstand a lot more than most. However, as so often with the design of these rugged tablets and phones, there's just a bit too much styling. The metal grids that protect the speakers on the back are a catch-all for mud and grit, and even after a good clean, it was nearly impossible to fully rid them of dirt.

While the mud encrusted on the back doesn't affect performance, it just feels like a bit of an oversight for something that's designed to be used outdoors.

The exterior has a few additional features that make it very handy, including a large camping-style light on the back. This kicks out plenty of illumination and is great for ambient lighting. It's similar to the lights that have been appearing on the backs of rugged smartphones over the past few years and is a welcome addition.

The array of cameras is also useful and very functional. It's worth noting that there's a professional edge to these, while they're good, they're designed for documentation rather than creative endeavour. Essentially, they're fine for taking images on site, and quickly enhancing those images using Lightroom was all smooth, with the CPU and GPU handling the image data without issue.

Likewise, the video quality is OK, with definition and clarity looking good in bright conditions, but struggling under lower light. The footage can appear grainy and lack detail. Again, in bright conditions, the quality is good enough for site visits and recording rather than content creation.

While shooting video, I was interested to see how the tablet would handle light video editing using CapCut. As the application is highly optimised, editing footage shot on the tablet was smooth, and effects could be applied with ease. This footage was all HD, so far from taxing the mid-level processor.

Moving to more everyday use, the tablet handled Google Docs and Sheets with ease. It's a bit of a shame that the screen is limited to FHD resolution, as while that does make everything nice and easy to read, it doesn't offer much screen real estate for navigating documents.

Through daily use, the battery life stood out. As I shot video and images, edited, browsed the internet, and answered emails, the battery slowly depleted. But used over an average working day, it should be more than enough to last several days between charges under intensive use.

Some of the more industry-focused features, such as the barcode scanner on the side and finger print scanner on the back, will need compatible software in order to function. Unfortunately, there's nothing installed on the tablet by default that enables this feature and most off the shelf apps tried wouldn't recognise the scanners as a more bespoke solution is required.

Overall, for a rugged tablet, the focus here is very much on industry, with solid all-round performance when it comes to computing power and additional specialist features that will appeal in certain sectors.

Performance: 3.5 / 5

Oukitel Industry RT10: Final verdict

There are plenty of rugged tablets on the market, many offering individual features that stand out to very specific market sectors. The RT10 is a great example of a rugged tablet with a very defined audience, with the barcode scanner on the side and finger print scaner for security on the base, which, with the correct app installed, enables fast scanning and data collection.

The fact that it has a decent array of cameras, mid-range processing power, and a LAN port, as well as the ability to utilise both WiFi and cellular networks, makes it an extremely versatile option for a multitude of industries.

While throughout the week of use, there were plenty of features I liked about this tablet, I was disappointed by the lack of screen resolution. While the screen is bright and crisp, at this size, it makes the contents appear overly large, resulting in Google Docs and Sheets feeling bigger on screen than they need to be. That said, it does have the side effect of making everything very easy to read and edit.

The barcode scanner is a major feature of the tablet, but with no app installed or option to activate it in available apps, it looks to be a feature that needs to be integrated into custom applications or enterprise-level software. During the review, I tried several standard solutions but was unable to get the scanner to activate.

Likewise, the computing performance is mid-range, but for a tablet aimed at the commercial sector, the fact that it handles workflow apps smoothly while struggling a bit with higher-end graphic processing isn't an issue.

For more intensive apps, such as Lightroom and CapCut, that use images and video shot on the tablet, it handles the data with ease. Essentially, if you're recording on-site imagery, this is a great solution if you're wanting a rugged tablet for content creation then it's not.

If you need a rugged tablet that can be used in the field, withstands more than most, has a dedicated barcode reader, LAN port, and a battery life that far exceeds the longevity of most tablets, then this is a great option.

Should you buy an Oukitel Industry RT10?

Value	Relatively expensive for the processing power, but has features that few other tablets offer	4 / 5
Design	Standard tough design that's a little overstated with the rear metal panels	3.5 / 5
Features	Excellent range of features with the battery and dedicated scanner, although software integration is needed	4 / 5
Performance	Average tablet performance and a platform that's primed for business-tuned software solutions	3.5 / 5
Overall	Niche tablet designed to integrate with your company's dedicated software platforms	4 / 5

Buy it if...

You work outdoors and on job-sites
As a rugged tablet fully focused on professional use, the Oukitel Industry RT10 delivered long battery life, robust reliability, and full connectivity when working in remote or changeable environments.

You rely on data capture
One of the most interesting features of the Industry RT10 is the built-in barcode scanner - and it also capably handles file transfers, while the hardware ports mean you don't need to carry extra gear.

Don't buy it if...

You're working on pro-grade photos and videos
Unfortunately, this tablet lacks a high-resolution, color accurate display and powerful image processing for professional work.

You're looking for simple inventory solution
The barcode scanner instantly makes you think this could be an out-of-the-box solution for inventory. However, custom software is required to utilize the feature.

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HP Omen Max 16 review: a powerhouse gaming laptop at a compelling price

7:54 pm | January 14, 2026

Author: admin | Category: Computers Computing Gadgets Gaming Computers Gaming Laptops | Tags: Battery Life, CPU, GPU, RAM | Comments: Off

HP Omen Max 16: Two minute review

Many of the best gaming laptops on the market feature Nvidia’s latest 50 series graphics cards, and while these are perfect for those who are looking for a powerful device, they typically come at an exceptionally high price point.

Enter the latest HP Omen Max 16, which comes with a more affordable pricepoint when compared to its rivals, though it will still leave a significant dent in your wallet.

The HP Omen Max 16 is a formidable machine designed for high-end gaming, and from the moment you power it on, its capabilities shine through, offering smooth gameplay and crisp visuals.

While it features a more traditional gaming laptop aesthetic with a slightly bulkier build, its performance under pressure is where it truly excels. The Omen Max 16 manages heat impressively well, maintaining optimal performance even during extended gaming sessions, and its display offers a truly immersive visual feast.

This laptop is a strong choice for gamers who prioritize raw power and a high-quality visual experience, and it's well-equipped to handle the most demanding AAA titles - all for a price that's (slightly) more sensible than other gaming laptops at this end of the market.

HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop on wooden surface — (Image credit: Future)

HP Omen Max 16: Price and availability

How much is it? Starting at $2,599 / £1,999
When is it available? Available now
Where can you get it? Available in the US and UK

The Omen Max 16 is available for $2,599 / £1,999. This price positions it competitively within the high-performance gaming laptop market, especially considering the specifications it offers.

While it's certainly not a budget option, it provides excellent value for serious gamers looking for top-tier hardware without reaching the ultra-premium price points of some alternatives. For example, the MSI Stealth A16 AI+, which boasts an Nvidia 5070 Ti - less powerful than the 5080 featured in the Omen Max 16 - comes in at $2,899 / £2,199.

The laptop is currently available in the US, UK, and several European countries. While there's no official word on wider global availability, HP typically expands its distribution to other regions over time.

Value: 4 / 5

HP Omen Max 16: Specs

The HP Omen Max 16 is equipped with a powerful Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a fast 1TB NVMe SSD. These specifications combine to create a powerhouse capable of handling the most demanding games and applications with ease.

	HP Omen Max 16 AH0007NA
Price	$2,599 / £1,999
CPU	Intel Core i9-14900HX
GPU	GeForce RTX 5080
RAM	32GB DDR5
Storage	1TB PCIe SSD
Display	16.1-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS - 240Hz
Ports	3x USB-A, 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x Ethernet, 1x Audio Jack, 1x SD Card Reader
Wireless	Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Dimensions	369 x 259.4 x 23.9 mm
Weight	2.5 kg

HP Omen Max 16: Design

Dated design
Keyboard looks great
Excellent screen

The Omen Max 16 embraces a bold, aggressive design that is characteristic of gaming laptops - while you could take it into an office environment or on the go, you might get some strange looks.

Personally, I find this aesthetic quite dated, so it’s not really the best option for me, but this won’t be the case for everyone. One thing I will note, however, is that the RGB keyboard is stunning thanks to the semi-transparent keycaps.

Its chassis is sturdy, and while it's not the slimmest laptop on the market, its build quality feels premium. The laptop's larger footprint accommodates its powerful components and effective cooling system, but it does also mean that this device will be taking up a fair amount of space on your desk or in your bag if you’re intending to take this laptop on the go with you.

HP has provided an ample selection of ports, ensuring you can connect all of your gaming peripherals without the need for an extra USB adaptor. You'll find multiple USB-A ports, a versatile USB-C port with Thunderbolt 4 support, an HDMI 2.1 output for connecting to external monitors, an Ethernet port for stable online gaming, an audio jack, and even an SD card reader.

However, it's worth noting that if you’re intending to run a streaming setup off of your gaming laptop, you may need more ports in order to plug in a microphone and higher-resolution webcam.

The 16.1-inch QHD IPS display is a highlight, offering vibrant colors, sharp details, and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate. While it’s not as good as an OLED panel, IPS still offers decent image quality, and is capable of an impressive range of colors. This screen provides an incredibly immersive visual experience, making games and movies truly pop. The high refresh rate ensures fluid motion, and there's no hint of screen tearing.

Design: 4 / 5

HP Omen Max 16: Performance

Excellent performance
Efficient cooling
Fans can get loud

HP Omen Max 16 Benchmarks

Here's how the HP Omen Max 16 performed in our suite of benchmark tests:

Geekbench 6 (Multi Core): 16,800; (Single Core): 3,150
Crossmark Overall: 2,050
3DMark Fire Strike: 35,890; Night Raid: 42,100; Time Spy 15,720
Total War: Warhammer III: (1440p, Ultra): 140 FPS; 1440p, low): 290 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 (1440p, Ultra): 90 FPS; (1440p, Low): 160 FPS
Dirt 5 (1440p, Ultra): 180 FPS; (1440p, Low): 260 FPS
PCMark 10 Battery Life: 5 hours 10 mins
TechRadar movie test: 5 hours

The performance of the HP Omen Max 16 gaming is exceptional, consistently delivering high frame rates across a wide range of demanding games.

Whether battling in the latest AAA titles or engaging in intense competitive multiplayer, the laptop maintains smooth and responsive gameplay. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, paired with the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, easily handles graphically-intensive games, even with settings cranked up to 'ultra'.

During extensive testing, titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2 ran beautifully at high resolutions with ray tracing enabled, showcasing the laptop's ability to render stunning visuals without compromise. In each game I tried I got high frame rates with no stuttering and no issues whatsoever, and beyond gaming, the Omen Max 16 handles resource-intensive tasks such as video editing, 3D rendering, and complex multitasking with remarkable efficiency, making it a versatile machine for power users.

One of the standout features is its cooling system. Despite running demanding applications, the laptop manages heat impressively well. While the fans do become quite loud under heavy load, they are effective at keeping internal temperatures in check, preventing thermal throttling and ensuring sustained performance. The keyboard area remained comfortable to use, even during prolonged gaming sessions, which is a testament to the efficient cooling design.

The speakers provide decent audio, clear enough for general use, but for the best results, I'd suggest picking up one of the best PC gaming headsets to take advantage of directional audio.

Performance: 4.5 / 5

HP Omen Max 16: Battery life

Surprisingly good battery life
Almost a full day's regular use, about two and a half hours of gaming
Charges fast but uses a proprietary charger

While HP promises a decent battery life for general usage, in real-world testing, the Omen Max 16 delivered an average of around five to six hours for light tasks such as web browsing or video playback.

This is a respectable figure for a powerful gaming laptop. However, as expected with high-performance hardware, engaging in intensive gaming or demanding applications significantly reduces battery life, typically down to about one and a half hours.

Our PCMark 10 battery life benchmark and TechRadar movie test both lasted around 5 hours, which aligns with typical expectations for this class of device. For extended gaming sessions, keeping the laptop plugged in is essential.

Battery Life: 3 / 5

Should you buy the HP Omen Max 16?

HP Omen Max 16 Scorecard
Value	The HP Omen Max offers competitive pricing for its high-end specifications.	4 / 5
Design	It has a robust, traditional gaming aesthetic with a good port selection.	4 / 5
Performance	Expect exceptional performance for AAA gaming and demanding tasks.	4.5 / 5
Battery Life	Average battery life, typical for a high-performance gaming laptop.	4.5 / 5
Total	Overall, the HP Omen Max 16 offers excellent gaming performance for a competitive price. The design, however, feels a bit bulky and dated.	4 / 5

Buy the HP Omen Max 16 if...

You want powerful gaming performance
If you're looking for a laptop that can handle the latest AAA titles at high settings with ease, this will be the laptop for you.

Image quality is important to you
The vibrant, high-refresh-rate display offers an immersive visual experience.

You don't want to get burnt
The HP Omen Max 16 manages heat well, ensuring sustained performance during long gaming sessions.

Don't buy it if...

You prioritize portability and having a laptop with a slim design
The HP Omen Max 16's design is robust but bulkier than ultra-portable alternatives.

You need all-day battery life
While decent for a gaming laptop, it won't last a full workday or long gaming sessions unplugged.

You're on a very tight budget
The HP Omen Max 16 offers good value for its specs, but it's still a high-end device with a corresponding price tag.

Also consider

Asus ROG Strix Scar 17
For those seeking an even larger screen and potentially more aggressive aesthetics with top-tier performance, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 is a strong alternative that often features cutting-edge components.

Read our full Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 review

Alienware m18
If screen size and sheer power are paramount, the Alienware m18 offers an expansive display and extreme performance, often at the very top end of gaming laptop capabilities.

Read our full Alienware m18 review

How I tested the HP Omen Max 16

For a period of two weeks, the Omen Max 16 served as my primary device for both work and leisure activities. I integrated it into my daily routine, using it for typical office tasks, extensive gaming sessions in the evenings, and general media consumption.

To assess its portability and performance outside of a stationary setup, I also used it in various remote working environments. Beyond everyday usage, comprehensive benchmark tests were conducted using industry-standard software such as 3DMark and GeekBench, alongside in-game benchmarking tools, to rigorously evaluate its performance across different scenarios.

First reviewed January 2026

Dell Pro Max 16 Plus mobile workstation review: Backpack-friendly desktop-class power with a beautiful display

9:10 pm | January 9, 2026

Author: admin | Category: Computers Gadgets Pro | Tags: CPU, GPU, RAM | Comments: Off

The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus is a little brother to the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus I previously reviewed. It trades a bit of screen real estate for a higher-quality display and the ability to be tucked away in a backpack for on-the-go use. While it may not fit in the tighter laptop bags, it will fit in larger, more robust backpacks.

The Pro Max 16 Plus delivers powerful performance, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 chip, an NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell GPU, and up to 128GB of RAM. Simply put, this is one of the best mobile workstations of its class.

The two Thunderbolt 5 ports showcase the drive for speed, power, and forward thinking for the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus. Dell knows that at this price point and with this power, not everyone can swap them out as quickly as cheaper laptops. So, they have made sure to future-proof this one as much as possible.

The Dell team also found a way to pack in an SD Card, a Smart Card reader, an RJ45 port, and a 280W power adapter to power up this beast of a machine. It's a compelling option for developers, engineers, data professionals, and generalists who need a single machine that serves as their all-in-one tool to handle all their workloads without breaking a sweat.

Dell Pro Max 16 Plus: Price and availability

The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus has a base price of around $4000, available from both the Dell US and Dell UK websites. I'm also seeing it available from some online retailers.

As ever with Dell laptops, there are a huge number of configurations available, so prices will vary. In this review, I'm testing a model with the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX (16 Cores, 24 Threads, 5.5 GHz Turbo, 55W), 128GB RAM, an NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell GPU, and 2TB SSD. All alongside the 16-inch OLED 3860x2400 with 500 nits max.

Dell Pro Max 16 Plus: Unboxing and First Impressions

After just reviewing the Dell | Pro Max 18 Plus, I knew this 16-inch model was going to be very similar. It's essentially 98% as good as the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus in a smaller shell, with an upgraded Tandem OLED 120Hz Display.

Unboxing, I realized that while the 2-inch difference, of course, makes a difference for screen size, the heft of this machine is still very prevalent. This is not an Ultrabook, it’s not a thin machine you toss in your bag and forget about.

And Dell isn’t ashamed of that at all. It proudly packs an insane amount of power into this unit, all while making it look pretty good and having superb usability in day-to-day operations.

Plus, with the ability to take in 280W, I want to be able to take that charger with me everywhere, but the sheer size of this brick is wild.

Dell Pro Max 16 Plus: Design & Build Quality

This is a hefty computer. There’s no denying that. But at the same time, it is light enough and portable enough to take around. Unlike the larger 18-inch brother, which pretty much means yes, you can carry it. Still, only to and from a workspace, the 16-inch laptop is more portable and easier to toss in a backpack, take with you out of your workspace, and experience the power of portability.

While the Dell Pro 14 Premium is hyper portable and designed to be lightweight, and the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus is designed to be an entire barrage of horsepower crammed into one machine that can technically be called portable, the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus fits between the two, while still favoring the hefty side. I wouldn’t want to walk around holding this with one hand while typing with the other, but I wouldn’t mind closing this, heading to where I am going, and then popping this back open again on a table, desk, or even my lap.

In fact, comparing laptops, this one feels more like a more powerful Precision 5690. Naturally, the Precision runs on older architecture, but it’s the same size screen, a similar keyboard, and fills a similar amount of space dimension-wise on everything except thickness.

The Pro Max 16 Plus can fit in my beloved Nomatic Backpack, but is too large for sleeker backpacks like the Bellroy Transit, primarily due to the thickness on top of the 16-inch display. But then again, there are some mid-sized bags, like a few from Troubadour, that this fits in, so it really comes down to the design of the laptop pouch.

Dell has done a fantastic job at keeping ports where users want them. I’ve seen some laptops, specifically workstation-class ones, that place ports on the back of the computer, with the idea of having this machine pretty much just docked.

Thankfully, Dell takes portability seriously, even with this tier of powerhouse. Because of this, the ports are on the left and right of the machine: the RJ45, HDMI, 2x TB5, SD card, and smart card ports on the left, and the 2x USB-A, TB, and headphone jack on the right. For my testing and my use case, this layout is fantastic and has had no issues so far.

While Thunderbolt 5 is still pretty new, putting it in this kind of machine is a wise, future-forward move by Dell, putting the faster, newer, and more powerful ports in their top-of-the-line machines, knowing that people grabbing these are not swapping them out every few months or even years. Still, they have been running them hard for a while.

The last thing I’ll mention regarding design is the display. I understood the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus, as people aren’t really going to use that machine for display-first tasks. They’re not buying that kind of machine to have a great display. This one, though, has a beautiful 3860x2400 Tandem OLED with 120Hz refresh rates, though it’s limited to 500 nits.

While this is still not a machine that the average video editor would grab as their first choice, nor a pro-gamer or photographer, this can be a machine used by someone who either cares about having a high resolution display for the real estate on their screen, fitting more content, crisper, or it could be someone who is a bit of a generalist-specialist. I see this being perfect for engineers who also work in graphic design or UI design, or heavy CAD users, who want to make sure they see everything clearly.

Dell Pro Max 16 Plus: In use

Specs

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
GPU: NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell w/24GB
RAM: 128GB
Display: 16" Tandem OLED
Resolution: 3860x2400
Brightness: 500 nits

I’ve had this laptop in my rotation of machines for a whopping 113 days at the time of writing this paragraph. I’ve run some heavy workloads on it, I’ve used it for a few days in my real day-to-day world, I’ve used it for odds and ends, and I’ve run benchmarks all to see if this machine is what it says it is. So far, it has held up wonderfully to everything I have thrown at it.

Proving its might as one of the best laptops for programming, it’s blasted through local dev environments I have run on it, it doesn’t sweat at DBeaver repos, or pulling up large codebases in VS Code, it doesn’t even flinch. I dabbled in some local LLMs to try it, and I haven’t even been able to make the Intel Core i9 even sweat.

I pulled up large building schematics as CAD Files, I opened every productivity app I could think of and ran an absurd number of draining Chrome tabs, I was processing files, converting videos, transferring on and off of drives, and still, it’s great.

Don’t get me wrong, this won't be the best business laptop for every professional, due to its heft and power consumption, but for those who cannot or will not compromise on power and still want the option to bring their primary machine with them everywhere they may go, this might be the way to do it.

Compared to the Dell Pro 14 Premium, the Dell Pro 14 Premium focuses much more on battery life and portability than the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus. Still, you’re also getting true desktop-class power, now with a spectacular display too.

My model has an Intel Core i9-285HX with 16 cores, 24 threads, and 5.5 GHz turbo. It’s an absolute animal of a chip. Paired with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Blackwell with 24GB, 128GB of RAM, and 2TB of SSD Storage, with the option of going up to 16TB on the device, which is truly absurd. I know of desktops drooling at these specs for productivity and performance. To get some numbers, I ran some 3DMark benchmark tests. For the CPU Profile Benchmark Tests, my max-threads test scored 11,717 points.

In everyday use, this machine has handled everything I have thrown at it, with room to spare. It’s got insane power for even the professional user, and gives power into the hands of the nomads without sacrifices.

The 16-inch size is great, offering excellent screen real estate without being too cumbersome, unlike the 18-inch counterpart.

Dell Pro Max 16 Plus: Final verdict

Few laptops offer this level of power while still fitting within a portable form factor. The Dell Pro Max 16 Plus is designed for the everything-fractional-developer who has to be able to do anything and everything at a moment's notice. It's designed for the generalist who dabbles in multiple high-demand areas of computing power.

The mobile workstation is designed to handle your day-to-day tasks without requiring you to hand off processing power to another companion device or even a dongle. It's self-sufficient for most tasks.

For those who need this class of workhorse, few are rating better than this one right now. Yes, it's not perfect, but it's a phenomenal option for those looking.

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AMD announces the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming CPU

4:55 pm | January 6, 2026

Author: admin | Category: Mobile phones news | Tags: AMD, CPU | Comments: Off

AMD today announced the Ryzen 7 9850X3D at CES 2026. This is a higher binned version of the company's popular 9800X3D gaming CPU, and can hit higher clock speeds. This part has been rumored heavily in the past several weeks, and appeared in several leaks, including ones from Dell and AMD itself. The Ryzen 7 9850X3D features the same 8-core, 16-threads design as the 9800X3D, as well as the same 96MB L3 cache that makes these chips especially suited for gaming workloads. Thanks to the higher level of binning, the 9850X3D can now hit 5.6GHz clock speeds, up from the 9800X3D's 5.2GHz,...

Desktop power in a semi portable frame? I tested the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus and it’s a tank you can take to a coffee shop

10:45 am | December 22, 2025

Author: admin | Category: Computers Gadgets Pro | Tags: CPU, GPU, RAM | Comments: Off

Dell has been in the game for quite some time for the business professional, so when I got word of their newest 18-inch flagship, I knew I’d have to get my hands on it. Most of the high-powered laptops that get the flashy marketing are focused on video and photos.

But there is an entirely different type of power needed for coders, developers, engineers, QA teams, and those who have to be able to bounce in and out of all of this as a hands-on PM to make sure everything that needs to get done gets done. Not everyone lives in a wonderful world where they can have dedicated machines for everything they need to manage; some only get a single machine.

Still, there are others who prefer the single machine that can do it all method, myself included, as then anything I need to do at any given time is accessible with a few keystrokes.

That’s where the best mobile workstations like the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus come into play. One machine with remarkable power that can dive into whatever, whenever, wherever. It’s designed very clearly for business professionals working in the engineering and development space, but could be used by people with similar needs. Just know that this is not the laptop for everyone, but it is the perfect laptop for those that need sort of desktop performance in a portable frame.

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus: Price and availability

As with most computers, the pricing varies drastically between base or entry model laptops and higher configurations. The base model of the Dell Pro Max 18 Plus starts at around $3500, and jumps up to over triple that. It's available from Dell US and Dell UK.

My model specifically is priced at $9,245, boasting an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor, 128GB of RAM, a NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell with 24GB, 2TB of Storage, the 18-inch QHD+ 2560x1600 Display, and Wi-Fi 7, all with 96Whr battery life. It’s a tank.

If desired, you can upgrade even beyond what I have, with options to expand storage up to 16TB and 5G. I have pretty much every other feature in this setup, though.

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus: Unboxing and First Impressions

No matter how you slice it, 18 inches in a laptop is not a small machine. With most portable laptops measuring around 13 inches and the standard “large laptop” at 16 inches, this machine feels massive even next to my fleet of other workstations I have in for review.

The laptop, aside from its monstrous proportions, has a comfortable keyboard, a full-size numpad, a fingerprint reader, a robust port selection, and a full and helpful function row. The touchpad is responsive and easy to use, and the screen is sharp enough for all of the work I do.

The port layout is great as well. The Thunderbolt 5 ports are on the left, along with the RJ45, the HDMI, the Smart Card, and the SD Card slot. On the right, there is a Kensington Lock (not shocking with how valuable this laptop can be, not only in retail price but value of content being created and managed on the device), both USB-A’s, the other Thunderbolt Port and the Headphone Jack.

Personally, I really like how Dell doesn’t put any of their ports on the back of their machines, even their workstations. Making it easy to grab and go whenever needed.

The last thing I’ll mention is that it’s nice to see a physical camera shutter, which is always a mark of the best business laptops. In a world where I am getting increasingly paranoid, it’s nice to have a physical way to block that eye staring at me at all times.

All in all, the aesthetic is clean, professional, and business first. It’s a powerhouse but it looks like any other laptop at a quick glance. No RGB, no flashy or gaudy badging, no loud branding. Just a sleek machine that means business, and one you won’t be ashamed to bring to the board meeting.

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus: Design & Build Quality

The 18-inch display is the first thing that needs to be discussed with the Pro Max 18 Plus. It’s 18 inches for crying out loud. That’s not just a version number, that’s how big this thing is. It’s so big that it barely fits in my Nomatic Backpack. Meaning, that you’ll have to keep things like that in mind, most bags are designed to fit 16-inch laptops, not 18-inches.

However, with that added screen real estate, the odds of needing a portable monitor to bring with you probably drops, depending on what you do of course. Granted, you may still have a docking station at your main workstation with a monitor, but working on the go gets a lot easier with a screen like this always with you.

While this screen is good, even really good, it’s not great for photo editing or video editing. But, it’s not supposed to be. So, instead of Dell wasting engineering dollars and materials on making a nice screen for something this machine will most likely not be used for, they used those funds for making a more powerful, efficient, and power-hungry machine.

Perhaps that’s where they got the audacity to add not just one but two Thunderbolt 5 ports. And for that, I thank Dell. This display is more than enough for coding, project management, writing, database management, development, and related tasks. It’s spectacular for multitasking, and it’s snappy, really snappy.

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus: In use

Specs

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
GPU: NVIDIA RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell w/24GB
RAM: 128GB
Display: 18" QHD+ LCD
Resolution: 2560x1600
Brightness: 500 nits

The Dell Pro Max 18 Plus is not a laptop you casually use. It’s not one you “toss” in your bag or gingerly bring with you around the house. You can, but just as people are complaining that the 12.9-inch iPad, one of the thinnest technological advances in our computing history, is too large, cumbersome, and not portable enough, there is no way this computer will be considered ultra-portable. Portable, yes. But ultra portable or pleasant to carry around all day? Absolutely not. This is the kind of machine you bring to a place, and park it.

In real-world use, running large repos on GitHub, pulling up records in DBeaver, running projects in VS Code, working in Notion, responding to Slack, having an embarrassing amount of Chrome Tabs, PM’ing in Jira, Asana, Basecamp, and Trello, and taking virtual meetings all in sequence have not even made the fans spin up.

This machine is a beast. An absolute powerhouse. It’s got enough headroom that I don’t even think or wait for things to load anymore.

In my day-to-day, I wear many hats at the same time. In a given hour, I am working alongside four companies at a high level. I could be in a virtual meeting for one company, managing their data, responding to messages from a second, and physically talking to a third. All while loading data or a project for a fourth.

The Dell Pro 18 Plus is the kind of machine that can not only take on a massive project but also several at a time if needed. Again, I wouldn’t pick this as my laptop to carry around one-handed while walking between in-person meetings, but having a machine this powerful that could be brought out if needed is still mind-boggling to me sometimes.

Dell Pro Max 18 Plus: Final verdict

If you are the kind of person who needs a machine that can handle whatever codebase you’re working in, and you want it to be semi-portable, this is your machine. If you want a laptop that can tackle whatever project you throw at it, no matter how many projects at a time, this is your laptop.

If you are a graphics person, a video editor, a photo editor, or a 3D modeler, this machine could do it, but there are probably better options. If you are a commuter, I can say right now this machine is perhaps not one you want to tote around more than necessary, for many reasons.

But if you want high-powered desktop-level power in a laptop, then step right up and swipe that card.

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I tested HP’s take on the MacBook Pro – and the HP ZBook X G1i is a surprisingly impressive mobile workstation for professionals and creators

10:45 am | December 21, 2025

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HP has a longstanding history of making powerful portable workstations packed with superb performance, solid battery life, and robust port offerings.

The ZBook X G1i is not only a continuation of that tradition, but it's also touted as the most mobile ZBook ever, still with high performance and a great battery.

It's a bold claim, and HP has successfully pulled it off. As an all-rounder, it's one of the best mobile workstations I've tested, performing very well in my tests and well-suited to business professionals, creators, and power-users.

HP ZBook X G1i: Unboxing and First Impressions

Given how powerful this machine is, I'm still shocked by how lightweight it is. Granted, it is a 16-inch unit, so it's not something you'd want to toss into a daypack or a shoulder sling, but it's still pretty portable for a workstation. As I always do, I left the charger in the box and will use my UGREEN or Anker power bricks, or one of the several docking stations I have set up across my different workspaces.

The next thing I do is log in to my Windows account and allow my sync to run, along with logging in to my proper accounts. I like using Windows Hello with both fingerprint and face recognition for easier, more secure sign-in. Once I got that taken care of, I made the proper updates and minimized my desktop to fewer apps, creating a clean workspace.

The HP ZBook X G1i is a very sleek and professional-looking laptop. It fits right into the business-tier design language, without being boring. It's got an elegant silver finish, it's easy to toss in a backpack, and it's got enough ports to power you through your day. This laptop is portable yet packs a full-size HDMI port, an RJ45 Ethernet port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB-C port, a headphone jack, a USB-A port, and an optional Nano SIM Card and/or a Smart Card Reader.

All of that in a portable workstation is wild. To add to the insanity, there is a full-size numpad as well. While this isn't unbelievable to see on 16-inch laptops, it's definitely not so standard that it's not worth mentioning. For those who spend all day entering numbers, a number pad can absolutely cut down on that time and make it faster and easier.

Speaking of the keyboard, the standard QWERTY side is comfortable to type on; it has good key travel and resistance without feeling like I am working too hard. It's a keyboard you can type on all day without discomfort or the urge to swap it out, unless you are a keyboard fanatic or mechanical keyboard lover.

HP ZBook X G1i: Design & Build Quality

The overall design of the ZBook X G1i is clean. It's business professional. It fits the look you're going for as a business pro with a laptop that can hold its own. You're not looking for something that flashes RGB, but you also need a machine powerful enough to handle your hefty workload. I get it.

The HP ZBook X G1i gets it too. With powerful components under the hood, this laptop still looks unassuming enough that you can take it into a conference room or a coffee shop without looking like a gamer while getting serious work done.

Another big thing that I look at for workstation laptops is port selection. A computer can be wildly powerful, but if you always need to plug into a dongle, that's worth noting, especially for a computer that claims to be a workstation. A workstation is not just another term for a laptop, but a tier, or class of laptop in its own right.

The workstation passes that test with flying colors. Offering not only a good number of ports but also a good spread and distribution, helping enhance working with them rather than just slapping ports wherever they fit.

HP ZBook X G1i: In use

Specs

as tested

CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7
GPU: Intel Arc Pro 140T (32GB) / NVIDIA RTX Pro 2000 Blackwell
Memory: 64GB
Storage: 2TB
Display: 2560×1600 120Hz DreamColor (500 nits)
Ports: 2× Thunderbolt4 (USB-C), 1× USB-C 20Gbps, 1× USB-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x Audio jack
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, 5G
Battery: 62Wh
Weight: 3.19 lb

For day-to-day work on this machine, I have found zero problems or qualms. It's excellent at basic productivity tasks, administrative tasks, and pulling up information in DBeaver or other database tools. It's fantastic with VSCode or other coding applications.

I haven't had any issues with 3D printing software or with elementary video and photo editing. It may not be the very best video editing laptop for creative professionals, but I would rank it as one of the best laptops for photo editing and general content creation.

I used this computer as my primary machine for a full day of work, and then used it on and off for a few weeks as my secondary. In that time, I barely felt the ZBook X G1i even take a deep breath. It's an excellent machine for AI work, front-end and back-end development, and even full-stack development and coding.

It's great for project managers who need to QA software features and pull everything up for testing before pushing to production, and it's also great for 3D modeling, CAD, and related work. All while being in a portable 16-inch laptop shell with one of the most beautifully sleek logos on the market.

The HP ZBook X G1i is an excellent choice for this kind of work. Plus, to add a little extra to a great package, HP offers a 5G antenna along with Wi-Fi 7. Meaning that you can get the best connection available while it's around and you're in buildings that have Wi-Fi.

When you are out and about or don't want to trust the sketchy Wi-Fi at an airport, you can hop on a Cellular 5G connection rather than having to pop out a travel router or jump on a VPN to keep your information secure. Or perhaps you're someone who isn't worried about sketchy Wi-Fi, but rather about the lack of a connection while working remotely. That's where the 5G option comes into its own, letting you hop on whenever you need to, even if that's poolside, between laps, or at a resort.

HP ZBook X G1i: Final verdict

The HP ZBook X G1i continues a great legacy of ZBook machines from HP. It's a powerful mix between a portable powerhouse and a lean mean computing machine, all while retaining that professional style.

It's ideal for, quite honestly, people like me. Project managers, side hustlers, system architects, hybrid professionals, the kind of people who have their hands in everything and anything at all times.

It's not the machine I'd choose to run my powerful app servers on, but if you need a machine that has workstation power in a form factor you're not dreading to take with you, then the HP ZBook X G1i is an option worth considering.

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