Here are High Performance Laptops’ latest laptop reviews plus reviews of notebook and mobile computing accessories.
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Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED review
A load of laptops from Asus turned up and the smallest one was the Asus Zenbook S 13. It’s one of the smallest laptops we’ve seen in ages and yet it’s got an impressively high spec. It’s also made from a new, eco-friendly material which seems to be the strongest and lightest we’ve ever seen…
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Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED review
We were a little disappointed when we reviewed the last generation Asus Vivobook 16X OLED as we felt corners had been cut and that a potentially very good creator laptop could have been significantly better. However, a quick glance of the specs of the latest Asus Vivobook Pro 16X OLED suggests to us that all…
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MSI Stealth 16 Studio review (A13V)
Only yesterday we reviewed the hugely desirable MSI Mercedes laptop. However, the MSI Stealth 16 Studio A13V is essentially the same laptop without the race trim. As such, while it might not have the aggressive, eyebrow-raising looks, it’s got a few extra home comforts and doesn’t cost nearly as much. It’s also got a (very)…
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MSI Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG review (AV13VG – The MSI Mercedes Laptop)
We were blown away when MSI announced its partnership with Mercedes-AMG motor sport at Computex, earlier this year. We were also impressed when we spent some time with the early, non-retail samples of the MSI Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG laptop. It wasn’t perfect, but now it’s been through our labs we can finally give it a…
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Acer Predator Triton 17X review
We liked the first Acer Triton we saw as it was a perfect sleeper laptop that was good at gaming but could also hide in an office. However, the Acer Predator Triton 17X ups the ante by being the highest spec gaming laptop we’ve ever seen from Acer… while still being able to hide in…
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Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Review
It’s fair to say that Lenovo makes some very good laptops. Just about every device we’ve seen has ended up at (or nearly at) the top of our monthly group test ranks. The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is a little different in that it’s something of a more-experimental form factor – two touch-screen OLED displays…
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Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i review (Gen 8, 2023)
The Lenovo Yoga 7i wasn’t just one of the best, ultraportable business laptops we’d ever reviewed, it remains one of the best laptops we’ve ever used. Now, here’s the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i with an Nvidia GPU. Could the sky be the limit? Specs Screen 14.5-inch, matte, 120Hz, 3,072 x 1,920, IPS display Processor 3.7-5.0GHz…
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Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Review (Gen 8 | 2023)
We rounded off 2022 with the Lenovo Legion 7i taking top spot on our Best Laptops list and, ever since, we’ve been looking forward to seeing what the new generation of premium gaming laptops can do. While the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i isn’t quite the company’s flagship laptop, it’s not very far off. It’s got…
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HP Omen Transcend 16 review
Omen is the HP’s flagship gaming brand. In the past, its laptops have been based around mid-range components and features, but the HP Omen Transcend 16 feels much more like a premium notebook… with the price tag to match. We’ve seen some highly attractive competitors in recent months, so how does the HP Omen 16…
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Acer Nitro 5 Review (2023 Update)
Acer has refreshed its super-popular, Nitro 5 budget gaming laptop. The new model has an Nvidia 4000-series RTX 4060 GPU, new cooling and new power brick. As such we’re just going to add the differences (in bold) to our review of the otherwise identical 2022 version. Last year we were impressed by the value of…
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Acer Aspire Vero Review (13th-Gen Update)
We first saw the Acer Aspire Vero back in March. It had an 11th-Gen Intel processor and felt like a decent, middle-of-the-road laptop which was great because its existence, first and foremost, represented an exercise in sustainability. Now, here’s the 13th-Gen update. The market has moved forward and so, how does the latest green laptop…
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HP Spectre Foldable 17 review (HP Fold)
HP only recently showed off its new folding, OLED convertible laptop at its HP Flex event that was peripheral to SXSW Sydney. It was commonly called the HP Fold but the official name is actually the overly descriptive HP Spectre Foldable 17 – something we can ordinarily get behind. We’ll see what sticks. It’s naturally…
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HP Elite Dragonfly G4 review
The HP Elite Dragonfly G4 is designed to be a top-tier, business-grade ultraportable laptop and it didn’t take us long to suspect that HP might have succeeded. It’s not cheap – if you’re a non-corporate buyer – but could this be the business ultraportable laptop that you need? Specs Screen 13.5-inch, glossy, 60Hz, 1,920 x…
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Acer Swift Edge 16 review
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is an important laptop. It’s the first on the market with AMD’s latest Zen-4-architecture-based Ryzen 7 7840U processor which features built-in A.I. processing. Thus far, we’ve only seen demonstrations for unreleased Intel-based laptops that can do this. That comes down to the NPUs (Neural Processing Units) that appear in Intel’s…
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Gigabyte G5 review
Not long ago we reviewed MSI’s Katana 15 – a very popular budget gaming laptop which went on to be our Best Value Laptop overall. Now, here’s the Gigabyte G5 which has almost the same specification and is arguably its direct rival. We incorrectly declared the recent Aero vs Katana the battle of the Taiwan…
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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D Review (G733PYV)
We’ve already reviewed a bunch of different ROG Strix SCAR 17s including updates, Special Editions and Limited Special Editions. This isn’t such a bad thing… every variant has ended up being one of the Top 5 laptops we’ve ever seen. Now, here’s a tweak of the latest update, the ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D. It’s…
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Twelve South Curve SE Laptop Stand review
We’ve been shamefully hoarding laptop stands without covering them and now that’s going to change. First cab off the rank is the brand new Twelve South Curve SE laptop stand which follows on from a non-SE version that we’ll cover separately. The Twelve South Curve SE laptop stand is a similar shape and size to…
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Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED review
It’s been way too long since we’ve had a Gigabyte laptop in our lab, so we’re very pleased to get two in at once. First up is the Gigabyte Aero 14 OLED, an ultraportable that can suit workers, creators and gamers. We like this kind of laptop – who doesn’t? – but will it be…
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MSI Katana 15 review (2023)
MSI’s twin, budget gaming laptops, the Sword and Katana, quickly became popular when they launched, owing to them lying in an entry-level sweet spot of price, performance, styling and features. This updated MSI Katana 15 is noticeably cheaper than many other gaming laptops and, in a market where traditionally cheap rivals have ballooned in price,…
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Acer TravelMate B5 14 review
The Acer TravelMate B5 14 is an interesting laptop. It’s designed for school (and the education system in general) and features enhanced robustness and replaceable components to complement this. There are also some neat features that help it fit into a classroom and benefit teachers and, in a country that forces iPads on school kids,…
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review
We reviewed a bunch of Acer laptops in recent months, but finding them to buy has been difficult. Now, here’s a brand-new, 13th-Gen gaming laptop from the company’s top-end, Predator line. So, what is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, how does it compare to its siblings and should (or even can) you buy one?…
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Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 review (2023)
Previous iterations of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 have been among our favourite laptops, ever. They’re genuine, ultraportable gaming laptops that have the most head-turning looks on the market. However, they’ve also previously come with foibles like volcanic heat that toasts your unmentionables and noisy fans that forlornly try to cool everything down. In 2023,…
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Acer Swift Go 16 Review
We were very impressed with Acer’s recent GO 14, but now here’s the Acer Swift Go 16. We expected it to be the same but two-inches bigger, but it almost feels like a different machine. The GO 14 became our daily driver for some time, can the GO 16 do likewise? Our in-depth review will…
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Asus Vivobook S 14 review
Asus’ Vivobooks have impressed us with their great ergonomics and value over the past year. Now, here’s the Intel Evo-certified ‘S’ model which promises more high-value performance and usability for SOHO users and creators. Will it be your next notebook? Our Asus Vivobook S 14 review will spill the beans. Specs Screen 14.5-inch, matte, 60Hz,…
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HP Pavilion X360 14 Review
HP has an almost bewildering array of smart, business-class laptops, but the Pavilion isn’t one of them. It looks like a business laptop but, as our review explains, the HP Pavilion X360 14 is a business-like consumer convertible that’s designed to be a jack of all trades. Who should buy it? Specs Screen 14-inch, matte,…
