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Tom's Guide
26-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
Dell launches Premium 14 and 16 laptops — up to RTX 5070, 4K OLED displays and 27 hours of battery
With Dell scrapping its XPS lineup, there's now room for more flagship laptops, and its new Premium notebooks are here to fill that void. Dell unveiled its new line of high-end laptops for work and play: the Dell 14 and 16 Premium. Holding on to its XPS roots, the 14- and 16-inch notebooks are designed to deliver optimal performance for students, creators and even gamers in a compact design. With what they boast under the hood, I can see how this is the case. Expect the latest Intel Core Ultra 200H processors, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, a whopping 27 hours of battery life and glorious 4K OLED displays. The Dell XPS 13 has topped our list of best laptops all year round, and that's because it nailed its design, performance and battery life. With the company's new offering of flagship notebooks, it's looking like we may see a shift in our top spot for the best Windows laptops. Both Dell Premium laptops are now available, with prices starting at $1,649. You can expect more models to come down the line as the Dell 16 Premium with Intel Arc graphics, RTX 5070 and RTX 5050 are set to be on shelves soon, too. Let's get into the details. Dell 14 Premium Dell 16 Premium Price From $1,649 From $2,699 Display 14.5-inch 3.2K (3200 x 2000) OLED touch display, 120Hz / 2K (1920 x 1200) LCD non-touch display, 120Hz 16.3-inch 4K (3840 x 2400) OLED touch display, 120Hz / 2K (1920 x 1200) LCD non-touch display, 120Hz CPU Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 265H Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285H GPU Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Memory Up to 64GB DDR5x Up to 64GB DDR5x Storage Up to 4TB PCIe 4 SSD Up to 4TB PCIe 4 SSD Connectivity Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Size 12.6 x 8.5 x 0.71 inches 14.1 x 9.4 x 0.74 inches Weight 3.6 pounds (2K model), 3.79 pounds (3.2K model) 4.5 pounds (2K model), 4.65 pounds (4K model) Colors Graphite, Platinum Graphite, Platinum Dell has always impressed with its top-tier laptops, and this Premium lineup looks to be no different, considering the similarities it shares with its previous XPS siblings. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The 14 and 16 Premium both come with InfinityEdge (bezel-less) displays and come with a thin, lightweight form factor, being just 0.7 inches thin and weighing as little as 3.6 pounds (the 16 Premium is at 4.5 pounds). The 14 Premium isn't quite as thin or lightweight as the 14-inch MacBook Pro M4, but at least the 16 Premium is lighter than the 16-inch MacBook Pro M4. It's the displays that are set to be a key highlight, at least on paper. With two options available on its model, you can either get a 2K (1920 x 1200) LCD non-touch display, which we praised on the Dell XPS 13, or upgrade to dazzling OLED panels. There's a 14.4-inch 3.2K (3200 x 2000) OLED touch display or a 16.3-inch 4K (3840 x 2400) OLED touch panel. Oh, and they all rock a 120Hz refresh rate. That will come in handy with the other specs it boasts. The Intel Core Ultra 200H chips will bring speedy performance (a claimed 33% bump) to blaze through multitasking, while the option for an RTX 50-series GPU means these laptops will power through gaming, creative apps, video editing and more. The Dell 14 Premium only comes with either Intel Arc graphics or an RTX 4050, mind you, but as a laptop for college students, it should still run circles around work. The Dell 16 Premium will feature RTX 5070, RTX 5060 or RTX 5050 GPUs, and considering the performance gains thanks to Nvidia's DLSS 4 tech, this machine will be primed for entry-level gaming, too. Plus, these laptops aim to stay cool and quiet under pressure, with Dell's Liquid Crystal Polymer fan blades onboard to boost airflow. That, along with the 20 hours of battery life the 14 Premium is boasting, and up to 27 hours for the 16 Premium, makes for an exciting lineup of flagship laptops. While its design is familiar, that still means there are no function row keys or a visible touchpad, though, which can take some getting used to. But at least there are now 3x Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MicroSD card reader and a 3.5mm audio jack, unlike the XPS 13, and that's always a welcome sight. We'll have to see how these laptops run, but the Dell 14 and 16 Premium are already looking to be flagships to look out for. While we wait to get some hands-on time with them, check out what Lenovo and Google and cooking up with its new advanced Chromebook.
Tom's Guide
24-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Act fast to save over $300 off this RTX 5070 OLED gaming laptop
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is an eye-catching ultraportable gaming laptop with a gorgeous 14-inch OLED display, and right now you can score a great deal on one packing Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU. For a limited time the HP Omen Transcend 14 is $1,714 @ Best Buy , which is over $300 off the usual $2,039 asking price for this cutting-edge gaming laptop. For more deals, check out our top picks in the Best Buy Member Deal Days Sale. This model of HP Omen Transcend 14 sports a 120Hz 2.8K OLED display, an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H CPU, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU. You also get 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for storage, all squeezed into a thin RGB-studded laptop decked out in HP's Shadow Black color scheme. In fact, the model Best Buy has on sale right now is even newer and more capable than the older version we checked out for our HP Omen Transcend 14 review, and we loved it then. So you can count on this newer, faster Omen having the power to run even the best PC games at good to great framerates on the 14-inch (2,880 x 1800) 120Hz OLED display. I've been reviewing gaming laptops for over a decade, and for my money few upgrades make more of a difference these days than a good OLED display. Don't get me wrong, you want the power of this model's laptop-grade Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9-285H CPU and 32GB of RAM to run games well, but the 3K OLED display is going to make them look amazing. And when you're done gaming, all your favorite movies and shows will also look lovely on the HDR-capable 14-inch screen. Plus, this gaming beast is remarkably thin and light, measuring just over 0.7 inches thin and 3.6 pounds heavy. That's no MacBook Air, but it's close, and the HP Omen Transcend 14 has the power to play just about any game you could throw at it. It also has a comfy keyboard that feels satisfying to type on, with customizable RGB lighting. You get enough ports to use a good variety of accessories, too, including a pair of USB-A ports, a pair of Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, an HDMI out for plugging into external displays and a headphone jack for when you're in a coffee shop. However, be prepared to carry the charger with you when you're out and about because the battery life isn't great. In our testing this laptop lasted under 5 hours normally and just one hour while gaming, which is par for the course when it comes to gaming laptops. But most gaming laptops don't look this good on a desk, and it's still fairly rare to see this much of a discount on a premium RTX 50-series gaming laptop, so if this deal appeals it's probably wise to act fast.
Tom's Guide
30-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I tried the Acer Swift X 14 and it may be the creator laptop to beat — and the RTX 5070 GPU isn't why
Acer has plenty of innovative devices to show off this year, including its FreeSense smart ring and AI translation earbuds, but one thing that I didn't expect to catch my eye is its new lineup of premium creator laptops. Coming in two flavors, the latest Acer Swift X 14 (2025) laptops first drew me in with their impressive slate of specs, including the selection of AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 or Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPUs, RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB for storage. Oh, and that stunning 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen is a welcome sight. For creators and even gamers, what's not to like? But it wasn't until I tried out the Swift X 14 that I realized it offers more than just powerful internals. This laptop boasts a nifty trick right on its touchpad that many designers, photo editors, artists and even doodlers will appreciate. Revealed at Computex 2025, Both Swift X 14 models come with a large haptic touchpad that supports a stylus. It's a simple idea, but one that goes a long way when drawing or editing images in Photoshop, designing 3D models or creating a masterpiece in Microsoft Paint. We've seen many laptops with brilliant creator-friendly tools, like the Asus ProArt P16 and its handy DialPad, but the Swift X 14 evolves the touchpad for new ways to create — effectively turning it into a canvas. With the power it packs, could it be in the running for one of the best laptops for video editing? Possibly, but after my brief hands-on, it's certainly one for creators to keep an eye on. Acer Swift X 14 Acer Swift X 14 AI Starting price €1,799 €1,799 Display 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen CPU Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Memory Up to 32GB Up to 32GB Storage Up to 1 TB SSD Up to 1 TB SSD Webcam 1080p w/ IR 1080p w/ IR Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, MicroSD 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI, MicroSD, headphone jack Size 12.69 x 8.95 x 0.71 in 12.69 x 8.95 x 0.71 in Weight 3.48 lbs 3.46 lbs Let's get this out of the way; Acer's creator-focused laptop comes in two models — the Acer Swift X 14 and Swift X 14 AI. The only real difference between the two is that the former sports an Intel chip while the latter with an "AI" moniker comes with AMD. Otherwise, you're getting the same sleek, minimalist laptop no matter what you choose. More importantly, both laptops come with sizable haptic touchpads with Corning Gorilla Glass and MPP 2.5 tilt-enables stylus support. While I used Acer's own stylus during my time with the Swift X 14, it means any stylus can be used on the laptop's touchpad. Being able to choose your own digital pencil is always a welcome option. Once I put pen to, er, touchpad in Paint, it felt extremely smooth to glide over the surface to draw a line. But once I lifted the stylus off, I realized I had completely lost track of where the cursor was to continue my drawing. "Well, that's a massive oversight," I thought, as not being able know where the cursor will be placed on screen as you draw on the touchpad defeats the purpose of sketching anything. However, this wasn't the case. By hovering the stylus over the touchpad, you can see where the cursor is onscreen and drag it to where you want. This way, I could pinpoint where I wanted to draw, only touching the touchpad's surface with the tip of the stylus when I want to input an action. It's not the same as directly drawing on a touchscreen (which the Swift X 14 doesn't offer due to the screen only supporting finger-based touch), so it took me some time to get used to it. But once I got the hang of it, I could easily doodle a quick smiley face. Interestingly, this isn't the only Acer laptop arriving that supports a stylus on its haptic touchpad. Just like the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI, the haptics delivered tactile feedback so I knew when something was being pressed down. I couldn't imagine using this method to jot down notes, as it isn't intuitive enough since I had to keep adjusting the cursor via the touchpad. But I can imagine this would come in handy for sketching or touching up images in apps, thanks to the accuracy and smooth precision the touchpad offers with the stylus. As with the Acer Swift 14 AI I reviewed, the company has nailed the lightweight design with its Swift lineup, and that's no different for the new Swift X 14 laptops. However, these latest creator laptops take it up a notch with a unique feature that designers can utilize. Compared to the previous Swift X 14 sporting an RTX 4050, Acer delivers a significant graphics boost with its latest creator laptop. Now that it boasts up to an RTX 5070 (with the latest Nvidia Studio Drivers right out the box), you can expect faster AI-driven tasks when video editing and make the most out of bringing photos to like in apps like Photoshop. As we've tested, an RTX 50-series GPU can do wonders for content creation, and having that sort of power in a creator-focused laptop means the graphics card can be used for more than just gaming. I wasn't able to test its abilities during my time with the Swift X 14 (Microsoft Paint isn't exactly demanding...), but considering it can also access DLSS 4 for accelerated graphics processing, power users will get a kick out of its speed. One feature that's yet to be tested is Nvidia's NIM (Nvidia Inference Microservices) through its Project R2X, letting users build AI agents and streamline workflows in various programs. That includes creator-focused apps, meaning it can be used as a guide to work out how to edit a background in a photo or used to autonomously work through video editing tasks. How will this perform on Acer's Swift X 14? It's still up in the air, but once we get to test this laptop out, we'll get a better gauge on how it all works. The Acer Swift X 14 and 14 AI are set to be available this July in Europe, with prices starting at €1,799. There's no word of official release dates or prices for the rest of the world (tariffs may be to blame), but if RTX 50-series gaming laptop prices are anything to go by, expect the laptops to be around the $1,999 / £1,999. I still need more time to try it out, but once I got the hang of navigating the stylus around its touchpad, I was drawing away with ease. For now, it looks like the Swift X 14 and 14 AI are already looking to be a great shout for those creators on the go. Only getting to grips with drawing with tech? You'll want to try out this Meta Quest VR app that taught me how to draw.
Tom's Guide
16-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
I just went hands-on with the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI — this gaming laptop was made for me
The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI wants to bridge the gap between gamers and creatives. Announced just ahead of Computex 2025, this gaming laptop's slim design, powerful components and promised AI capabilities could give it an edge over its competitors. This svelte machine features an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU, an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, and can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage. With specs like that, you should be able to play the best PC games at medium settings. This CPU and GPU combination should also help video and photo editors get work done. I recently went hands-on with the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI and was impressed with the laptop's lovely design and thin weight. Though I didn't get to test it during my brief time, its specs should make it quite capable for gaming and editing. Right now, it has the makings of being one of the best gaming laptops, though we'll know for sure after thorough testing. Here are my initial thoughts on the upcoming Acer Predator Triton 14 AI. Acer Predator Triton 14 AI Price €2,999 Display 14.5-inch | 16:10 OLED (2880x1800) | 120 Hz | 1 ms | touch display CPU Intel Core Ultra 9 288V GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU RAM Up to 32GB (DDR5) Storage Up to 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD Connectivity Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 Ports 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x microSD, 3.5mm headphone jack Dimensions 12.6 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches Weight 3.5 pounds According to Acer, the Predator Triton 14 AI will be available in Europe, the Middle East and Asia starting at €2,999 sometime in July. The company hasn't said when the laptop will be available in North America or how much it will cost. We'll update this post when we get that information. The Acer Predator Triton 14 AI is one of the most beautiful laptops I've ever seen, gaming or otherwise. Measuring 12.6 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches and weighing 3.5 pounds, it's so thin and light that you might forget you're carrying it in your backpack. Sure, 3.5 pounds doesn't sound light on paper, but thanks to its even weight distribution, the laptop feels very light to hold. This is certainly not a big clunker like the RTX 5090-powered HP Omen Max 16. The chassis and screen are glazed with an anti-fingerprint coating, which should keep the lid and display clean and streak-free. This coating also gives the laptop a nice sheen. The silver hinge that runs along the notebook's back shows iridescent colors that gleam when viewed from different angles, which is also quite nice. You get a generous number of ports for such a thin laptop. This includes a pair of USB-C ports and two USB-A ports, an HDMI port, a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Lastly, this wouldn't be a proper gaming laptop without some nifty RGB lighting, which it delivers via its per-key RGB keyboard. The keys feel nice to type on due to their smooth keycaps and short travel distance. The 14.5-inch OLED display, with its 2,880 x 1,800 resolution, is another highlight. I wish I had been able to view videos or a game during my time, but from my initial experience, the display seems fairly sharp and vibrant. Since it's an OLED panel, I expect everything to look fantastic. The 120Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time should also deliver fast and virtually lag-free gaming. Unlike many gaming laptops, the Predator Triton 14 AI has a touchscreen. This finger-based touch panel supports simple gestures like zooming, swiping and tapping. While this feature might not be particularly useful for gaming, it could benefit creative work and potentially improve productivity. One standout feature is the large one-piece buttonless haptic touchpad. Unlike the Dell XPS Plus series, this laptop has two glossy strips indicating the touchpad's edges. I found the Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad smooth and responsive, though I'll need to try it more to see how it truly holds up. The touchpad is where you'll use the included stylus. I'll spare you the stylus' technical details, but suffice it to say that it's designed to make sketching, writing and creating feel easy and intuitive when used on the touchpad. The stylus' haptics simulate tactile sensations, and you can customize the sensitivity to your liking. Though I didn't get to try these advanced features, the stylus is very lightweight and comfortable to hold. You don't often see a gaming laptop bundled with a stylus, so bonus points to Acer for that. Unfortunately, it only works on the touchpad since the display only supports finger-based touch. I didn't get to try any games on the Predator Triton 14 AI, but given its internal components, it should do well performance-wise. This laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, an Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU and is configurable with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage. Though you'll get plenty of computing power via the high-end CPU, the mid-range Nvidia graphics card means you'll need to enable the GPU's DLSS 4 frame-boosting tech to get higher frame rates. Acer says the GPU's Nvidia Studio Drivers can help optimize creative workflows and provide maximum stability in video editing, 3D rendering and livestreaming. Like with this laptop's gaming prowess, our lab test should determine how well this machine is for creative work. The Predator Triton 14 AI uses graphene thermal interface materials instead of traditional thermal grease on the CPU to provide more efficient heat transfer, which Acer claims is an industry first. The company also says the laptop's metal fans work at maximum capacity to boost airflow by 20% compared to plastic fans. This, along with the vapor chamber, should keep the laptop running quietly and cool. Based on my brief hands-on time with the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI, it ticks all the right boxes for what I want from a gaming laptop—namely, a lovely design and powerful performance. If you're like me, then this is a laptop to keep an eye out for. The lingering question right now is, when will the Predator Triton 14 AI be available in North America, and how much will it cost? Given the ongoing tariff situation, it's difficult to say. Hopefully, we'll get an answer soon since I'm eager to see if this laptop will live up to its potential.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AMD Radeon RX 9070 Series Graphics Aim for High Speed at a Solid Price
Following up on its CES announcement, AMD dropped some more information about its upcoming Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT RDNA 4 chips -- notably the target pricing of $549 and $599 -- to address 1440p and 4K players, respectively. And they'll be available from its add-in-board partners, such as Acer, Asus, Sapphire, XFX, ASRock, Gigabyte, PowerColor and more, on March 6. AMD says these cards are "built for 4K gaming at a 1440p price," comparable to the recent Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti. We'll see: It seems like the company is counting on its software to do a lot of heavy lifting, though that's not uncommon. Radeon RX 9060 cards are slated for later in the year. We did get more specs about the cards. For upgraders, AMD retains the old-school 8-pin power connection. As previously revealed, this RDNA 4 generation has been reworked and optimized over the previous architecture, streamlining the core rendering compute units to improve efficiency for both the chip and the on-board memory. The CUs come with improved third-gen ray tracing accelerators, which the company claims delivers twice the throughput over RDNA 3.x. AMD also improved its media engine to address complaints by streamers trying to play and stream on one system. The chips also include upgraded AI accelerators, which can handle more data types for theoretically much better feature (like denoise in Lightroom) and generative AI performance. It also has better memory handling and includes updates to its ONNX libraries -- up to 8x better, the company claims. Plus, the cards AI improvements are ready for neural rendering. Along with the cards, AMD is introducing the newest generation of its upscaling technology, FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 -- the one that requires support incorporated by the game developers -- Fluid Motion Frames 2.1. It can work in conjunction with the company's driver-based HYPR-RX one-click performance optimization. AMD says FSR 4 delivers better results upscaling than native 4K, not just in performance, but in quality. Since the cards are midrange, based on AMD's numbers, you'll really need to use the various software solutions if you want playable 4K; it's unclear if they'll need the same boost for 1440p. The new cards are faster than the last generation, but a 168% increase in F1 24 1440p Ultra with ray tracing doesn't mean much if you don't know the unboosted frame rates (what if the last gen only hit 10fps?). Testing will tell.
