Reviews
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D: $499 MSRP The new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a clone of the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but with higher clocks to boost performance and solidify its gaming leadership. Leading Gaming Performance Power Efficient Doesn't Require Massive Cooling Adequate General...
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Intel Core Ultra X9 388H - Coming Soon The 16-core Core Ultra X9 388H is a very strong all-around CPU, with leading IO and connectivity, performance, and improved efficiency. Panther Lake is officially on the prowl. Killer iGPU Performance Improved Efficiency Leading Edge Platform IO Much More...
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Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor $2899.99 (W/ Stand), $2799.99 (Without Stand) The Dell UltraSharp 52 (U5226KW) is a massive, beautiful, gently curved Thunderbolt Hub-enabled monitor featuring a 6K2K resolution, 120Hz...
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This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas has officially ended, and with the HotHardware crew back home, it's time to look back on the trip and highlight some of our favorite, stand-out products. As is usually the...
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Dell 16 Plus 2-In-1: $1,449 As Configured (On Sale For $1,199) Intel's latest mobile platform and a large 16-inch display that rotates a full 360-degrees make the Dell 16 Plus an interesting 2-in-1 with powerful compute resources under its...
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The OnePlus 15R delivers strong Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 performance and spectacular battery life at the expense of camera versatility. OnePlus 15R - Starting At $699 Quality materials and build Beautiful 165Hz display Solid performance...
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The year is 2013. Valve Software, whose Steam digital delivery service has just hit the ten-year mark, has decided it's time to launch a series of gaming PCs, along with a custom operating system. The project continues through 2015 and but...
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Crucial X10 Portable SSD (2TB): MSRP - $239, Sale Price - $209 The Crucial X10 is a rugged, dust and water-resistant external USB SSD, that offers excellent performance in a compact package. Compact Enclosure IP65 Dust And Water Resistance Broad Compatibility High Capacities Available Strong...
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Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptops: As tested, $3349 (16) and $4099 These new Area-51 laptops aren't a mild refresh, but a whole new design philosophy, delivering top-shelf performance and show-stopping aesthetics. Gorgeous Exterior...
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite: MSRP TBD Qualcomm's second generation PC processor, the Snapdragon X2 Elite, improves upon its predecessor in virtually every way, with more cores, increased performance, and enhanced efficiency. Higher Core...
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OnePlus 15 - Starting At $899, Find It On OnePlus.com The OnePlus 15 makes some tradeoffs in display and imaging but continues to deliver great performance and killer battery life while still undercutting the competition. Premium design Gorgeous 165Hz display Solid cameras Excellent...
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Apple iPhone Air (starts at $999, as reviewed $1,199) The iPhone Air is Apple’s new ultra thin smartphone and despite making compromises in camera versatility and battery life, this phone is a design masterpiece that’s simply...
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MSI GeForce RTX 5050 Shadow 2X 8GB: $249 The GeForce RTX 5050 is the most-affordable graphics card based on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture that targets mainstream gamers, and is the first RTX XX50 series GPU for the desktop in years...
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Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition: On Sale For $1,399 A premium OLED display with pen support, great build quality, and Intel's Lunar Lake platform make the Lenovo Yoga 9i a versatile 2-in-1 laptop. Gorgeous OLED display Flexible 2-in-1...
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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X: $999.99 at Best Buy ASUS and Microsoft's new handheld PC gaming machine is a revised version of the original Ally X sporting a new Ryzen Z2 Extreme SoC, a new Windows gaming frontend, and even-more-premium pricing...
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NVIDIA DGX Spark - $3,999 MSRP NVIDIA's diminutive DGX Spark development companion moves away from the robotics focus of its forebears and into the office with general AI development in its sights. Grace Blackwell GB10 is purpose-built for...
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We recently had the opportunity to attend Intel’s Tech Tour 2025 and dive deep into the company’s upcoming Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest CPU architectures. We also got the chance to tour Intel's Ocotillo campus in...
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Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold - MSRP $1,799 Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold delivers small but meaningful updates yet remains largely identical to last year’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold, making it significantly less competitive than its...
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Despite often being tucked away and mostly forgotten until wireless devices start acting up, Wi-Fi routers are critical to most peoples' on-line activities. While it’s understandable that most folks will just "set it and forget...
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MSI Titan 18 HX AI: MSRP $5699, Currently $5199 The beastly MSI Titan 18 HX AI gaming laptop for 2025 is powered by the latest Intel and NVIDIA mobile hardware, includes Thunderbolt 5, and puts up some huge benchmark scores...
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HP Z2 Mini G1a (Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 / 128GB / 2TB): $5,021 as tested, starting at $1,299 HP's latest Z workstation packs 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, discrete-class GPU horsepower, and 128GB of RAM into a compact package barely bigger than an ATX...
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): MSRP $299 Bose's QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds are the total package, delivering fantastic sound and first-rate ANC in a comfortable design. Comfortable Design Balanced Audio Bass Hits Hard...
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