Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysThe Alienware m16 R2 aims to be the perfect laptop for gamers and professionals alike, and it succeeds.It delivers high-level performance and a 2K display that’ll make both groups smile, while giving users a way to tone down the RGB lighting via Stealth Mode.You’ll need to keep that charger close by, as … Read more
Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysWith prices starting at $1,241, Lenovo’s ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2 has the potential to become your new main laptop for work and leisure.The ThinkPad Z13 comes equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and a great-looking, 2.8K resolution screen everyone can enjoy.Professionals, however, may find its small amount of ports, short battery … Read more
7.5 Dell XPS 13 Plus (2023) Like Different design stands out Solid construction Sharp OLED display Don’t like Haptic touchpad can be flaky Grainy 720p webcam severely behind the times Bottom panel gets hot under load Opening lid requires both hands Only two ports Dell took a big swing last year when it introduced the … Read more
After years of searching for the perfect laptop—and making this search part of my full-time job here at WIRED—I’ve given up. I am sorry to say there is no such thing as the perfect laptop. There are too many variables at play, too many use cases to handle. All laptops have trade-offs. There are, however, … Read more
When I reviewed the Espresso Display last year, I concluded that it would be a great addition to a mobile office setup for workers who needed additional screen real estate without taking up too much space (and weight) in the travel setup. Now, Sydney-based Espresso Displays has launched its follow-up, the Espresso 17 Pro, further … Read more
8.6 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 Like Stellar build quality Great compromise between screen size and portability Constructed with recycled materials Awesome keyboard Competitive application performance and long battery life Don’t like RAM soldered on so can’t expand post-purchase Touchpad is undersized The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is the company’s flagship business … Read more
June Wan/ZDNET I recently moved into a new house and decided to leave most of my old furniture behind. To make the new space feel like a true refresh, I ordered a new standing desk, new office chair, new everything. But this review has less to do with the furniture that’s arriving and more to … Read more
8.6 Acer Swift X 14 You are receiving worth alerts for Acer Swift X 14 Like Highly effective but ultraportable Beautiful OLED show Robust efficiency from newest Intel and Nvidia tech A lot of ports Do not like Boring design Some flex to all-metal chassis Keyboard and touchpad are meh Horrible audio system Beneath a … Read more