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"The MacBook Air is no longer the best lightweight laptop": I compare the new ASUS Zenbook A16 to show how it dominates Apple's sleek notebook in key areas

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
We got our hands on the new ASUS Zenbook A16 for in-depth testing, and it's clear that the new Windows laptop is gunning for Apple's lightweight MacBook Air 15. Here's how the two devices compare in terms of design, features, displays, performance, efficiency, and pricing.

ASUS Zenbook A16 vs. MacBook Air 15 (M5)

I'm putting the new ASUS Zenbook A16 up against the MacBook Air 15 with M5.

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I tested ASUS' Zenbook A16 with Qualcomm's incredible Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU, and I'm convinced: This is everything a flagship Windows laptop should be

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)
A combination of Qualcomm's phenomenal generational performance gains and refinements to ASUS' already stellar Zenbook design has crafted a practically perfect Windows laptop.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

Studio photos of the 2026 ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor.

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A rare price drop hits the budget Xbox Ally, and it changes the value equation in a big way: A true Windows-based answer to the Steam Deck

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The Xbox Ally is currently one of the most affordable ways to play Xbox PC games on the go, with an above-average display and additional gameplay-enhancing features, all for 17% off.

AI-Generated image of the Xbox Ally visualized

The Xbox Ally is currently one of the most affordable ways to play Xbox PC games on the go.

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“This pricing changes the conversation”: HP’s first Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop arrives for hundreds less — and I’m wondering if Intel should be worried

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
HP's first laptop featuring the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite X2 SoC is now available to buy, and it should be the right choice for anyone who wants an ultra-thin, ultra-light PC with outstanding performance and efficiency.

Image of the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 (G2) at CES 2026.

HP's new OmniBook Ultra 14 (G2) with Snapdragon X2 Elite chip is now available to buy.

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One of HP's most powerful gaming laptops with a scarce RTX 5070, 165Hz display, and 16GB RAM — is suddenly way cheaper than it should be with $900 off

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The HP Omen MAX 16" configuration with an RTX 5070 graphics card, Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and more is now on sale at a whopping 32% discount.

Image of the HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) gaming laptop.

The HP Omen MAX on display.

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You don’t need a $1,500 laptop — Dell’s 14 Plus proves the smarter buy is the simple one

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Par : [email protected] (Sean Endicott)
The Dell 14 Plus was already a top pick for value. Now, massive discounts bring this reliable laptop down to just $699.

A silver Dell 14 Plus laptop is open on a wooden desk. Nearby are a potted plant, wireless earbud case, smart speaker, and stacked books, creating a cozy workspace.

The Dell 14 Plus is a plain laptop, but it's great for getting work done.

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US PC sales grew in 2025 as companies scrambled to ditch Windows 10, but 2026 could be a disaster in waiting

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Par : [email protected] (Kevin Okemwa)
AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.

Image of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 (Gen 10) and ASUS Zenbook A14 (2025) laptops.

AI demand is driving RAM and storage prices up 60%, with US PC shipments forecast to fall 13% in 2026.

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Our friends at TechRadar say that this is "the only gaming PC you need", and with its advanced specs and 23% discount, it's easy to see why

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The Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, a top-of-the-line PC built for 1440p gaming, is currently enjoying a 23% discount as part of Dell's Spring Sales event.

AI-Generated image of an Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop

AI-Generated image of an Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop

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Our favorite mid-range gaming laptop with RTX 5060 graphics, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, and 32GB of RAM is now 22% off for Dell's Spring Sale

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Dell's Spring Sale is underway, and it's brought a 22% discount to one of our favorite mid-range gaming laptops with an RTX 5060 GPU and 32GB of RAM, the Alienware 16X Aurora.

Image of the Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) gaming laptop.

The Alienware 16X Aurora (AC16251) gaming laptop on display

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NVIDIA’s new Dynamic MFG feature could make games smoother… or just weirder. Either way, the real GPU battleground is shifting to software.

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Early tests of NVIDIA's new DLSS 4.5 features, Dynamic Multi Frame Generation (MFG) and MFG 6X, have shown positive results. It certainly seems like AI-assisted software is the new GPU frontier, and one day that won't be controversial.

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 01: In this photo illustration, an Nvidia chip is seen through a magnifying glass on August 1, 2025 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

NVIDIA's Dynamic MFG and MFG 6X have arrived with DLSS 4.5, and the results are being largely applauded by testers.

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The RAM pricing crisis continues to attack affordable computing with more (and significant) hikes on Raspberry Pi but there are "there are some brighter spots in the picture"

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Par : [email protected] (Richard Devine)
The Raspberry Pi has always been a poster child for cheap computing, but thanks to a third price rise in recent months, it's no longer the default best choice.

A microchip on a Raspberry Pi personal computer on the production line at the Sony UK Technology Centre in Pencoed, UK, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

The Raspberry Pi 5 now costs a lot more than it once did.

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I finally found a 1TB NVMe SSD resistant to inflated storage costs — Kingston's NV3 is down to just $109 for one day only

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Storage prices keep rising, and it's getting ever more difficult to find affordable SSDs for PCs and laptops. That changes with this 1TB Kingston NV3 SSD, nearly 50% off for one day only.

Kingston NV3 SSD

Kingston NV3 SSD

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The RAM Crisis is price-gouging storage units, but the "definitive" 1TB SSD for gaming handhelds is sideswiping them with this sweet 25% discount

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Amazon is hosting a special 25% discount for the vaunted WD_Black SN770M SSD in honor of World Backup Day, allowing portable gamers to upgrade their handheld console's storage size for less.

WD_BLACK SN770M SSD and ROG Ally gaming handheld.

<p>The ROG Ally 2 could really benefit from offering a larger SSD capacity than the first gen did. </p>

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Intel's impressive Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is now available in limited quantities — Don't miss an "incredible deal for content creators who moonlight as gamers"

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Intel's eagerly anticipated Core Ultra 250KF Plus desktop CPU, the most affordable of the bunch, is now available to buy in limited quantities. It's a perfect option for value-conscious gamers and creators, and I don't expect stock to last long.

Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus processor reverse side showing LGA 1851 contacts

A look at the new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop processor held between two fingers.

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Our favorite gaming PC has gotten its price taken to somewhat more affordable levels — once you see it's ungodly specs, you will see why its so pricy

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The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10) is one of our favorite PC desktops for gaming, and Lenovo is giving PC players a chance to experience its RTX 5070 and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K configuration with a 10% discount.

Image of the Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10) gaming desktop.

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 10) on display

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A NAS is the best way to avoid a data catastrophe — Our Editor's Choice just hit the lowest price of the year, and hard drives to fill it with are also on sale

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
World Backup Day is just around the corner, making it a great time to invest in a NAS for extra data protection. This one's perfect for beginners, and it's down to the lowest price of the year at Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

UGREEN NASync DH2300 on a green card paper background

UGREEN's NASync DH2300 is a perfect option for NAS novices, and it's down to its lowest price of the year at Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

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This SSD with 4TB and 7,300 MB/s read speeds will solve my gaming PC's storage woes — and it's got an exquisite $550 discount you won't find on Amazon

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Newegg has procured an exclusive 44% discount for the 4TB variant of the WD_BLACK (SN850X) internal SSD with heatsink, giving PC gamers a rare opportunity to upgrade their rig's storage space without cripplling their budget.

AI-Generated image of the WD_Black 4TB Internal SSD (SN850X) visualized

AI-Generated image of the WD_Black 4TB Internal SSD (SN850X).

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Razer's new Blade 16 drops AMD Ryzen for Intel Panther Lake — Brighter OLED display, faster RAM, and Thunderbolt 5 make it better than ever for mixed use

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)
Razer has taken the wraps off its Blade 16 for 2026, and it's a significant refresh that now builds on Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" chips. Here's what you need to know (and where you can buy it today).

Razer Blade 16 (2026)

A look at the refreshed Razer Blade 16 for 2026, complete with Intel CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs.

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