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  • Asus 16″ Gaming Laptop: 160W GPU, 64GB RAM

    Asus 16″ Gaming Laptop: 160W GPU, 64GB RAM

    Key Takeaway

    – New 2026 ROG Zephyrus G16 adds a GeForce RTX 5080 option alongside the existing RTX 5070 Ti SKU.
    – RTX 5080 runs at up to 160W (10W-20W higher TDP than the 5070 Ti).
    – RTX 5080 offers 16% better gaming performance, with a larger advantage in VRAM-heavy games (16 GB vs. 12 GB).
    – New SKU includes 64 GB of RAM but costs $4,799—29% more than the 5070 Ti model.

    Quiet Update for ROG Zephyrus G16

    Asus have quietly updated there latest ROG Zephyrus G16 with a new SKU in the US. Previously, the company sold the laptop exclusively with a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU and 32 GB of RAM. While featuring a boosted TGP to 140 W, this variant would likely trail its GeForce RTX 5090-backed predecessor that we reviewed in mid-2025 (curr. $4,599 on Amazon). It seems they have made an adjustment to there lineup.

    A New Graphics Card Option

    Now, Asus has rectified this discrepancy somewhat by adding a GeForce RTX 5080 option for the ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026). Paired with the same Core Ultra 9 386H processor as its GeForce RTX 5070 Ti counterpart, the GeForce RTX 5080 benefits from an even higher TDP, too. Specifically, Asus allows the GeForce RTX 5080 to run at 10 W higher in Turbo Mode, which increases to 20 W upon switching to Manual Mode.

    Power and Performance Boost

    As a result, the new ROG Zephyrus G16 can provide up to 160 W to the GeForce RTX 5080, of which 25 W is assigned to Nvidia’s Dynamic Boost technology. According to our benchmarks, jumping from the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti to the GeForce RTX 5080 should yield a 16% performance improvement when gaming. This gap could extend in more VRAM-intensive games though, with the GeForce RTX 5080 featuring a third more VRAM than the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti at 16 GB and 12 GB apiece.

    Price and Configuration Details

    Unfortunately, Asus currently charges 29% more for the privilege thanks to a $4,799 MSRP. In part, this $1,100 price gap can be attributed to Asus including 64 GB of RAM, too. Please see our video below for more details about how last year’s ROG Zephyrus G16 shaped up against its smaller 14-inch counterpart. Asus have provided these specs for the new model.

    • SKU: ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) with GeForce RTX 5080
    • GPU: GeForce RTX 5080 with up to 160 W TDP (25 W Dynamic Boost)
    • Processor: Core Ultra 9 386H
    • RAM: 64 GB
    • VRAM: 16 GB GDDR7
    • MSRP: $4,799


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  • Lenovo Yoga Pro 16 Laptop: RTX 5070, 64GB RAM, Double Price

    Lenovo Yoga Pro 16 Laptop: RTX 5070, 64GB RAM, Double Price

    Key Takeaway

    – Lenovo released a high-end Yoga Pro 16 variant with RTX 5070 (12GB VRAM), 64GB RAM, and 2TB storage.
    – Priced at ~$4,865 in China (~$4,350 with subsidy), it costs about double the US Yoga Pro 9i with RTX 5060.
    – The 12GB RTX 5070 offers significantly more graphics power than the 8GB versions, targeting creatives.
    – Features include Core Ultra 9 386H, 16-inch tandem OLED touchscreen (1600 nits, 120Hz), and enhanced cooling.
    – It has a 92.5Wh battery, rich port selection, six-speaker Dolby Atmos audio, and a Wacom-powered 7-inch pen tablet touchpad.

    Yoga Pro Hits New Heights

    Lenovo has maxed out its venerable Yoga Pro convertible line of laptops with a new variant that boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 5070 graphics subsystem, 64 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage. As can be expected in this day and age when AI computing infrastructure gobbles up all the world’s chip supply at an increasing pace, the newest Yoga Pro 16 version that just got released in China is not cheap.

    Price and Config Breakdown

    The beefier 16-inch Yoga Pro convertible laptop trim, combining a 12 GB RTX 5070 GPU with 64 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD, can be bought directly from Lenovo at a $4,865 equivalent (32,999 yuan). Lenovo seems to have chosen this moment to release such a pricey variant because it can still capitalize on the local government’s “digital device” national subsidy campaign that brings down the price to $4,350 (24,999 yuan).

    • RTX 5070 GPU with 12 GB GDDR7 VRAM and 115W TDP
    • 64 GB LPDDR5X RAM
    • 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD in dual-bay M.2 2280 config
    • Core Ultra 9 386H processor

    Comparing US and China Trims

    Compared to the same Yoga Pro 9i that Lenovo sells on Amazon in the US for just $2,230 with an RTX 5060 GPU, however, that is still double the money difference for doubling the memory amount and shoehorning the beefier RTX 5070 laptop GPU version with 12 GB GDDR7 VRAM and 115W TDP that Nvidia just started shipping in it. Still, Lenovo obviously thinks that there would be a market for those creatives who need to squeeze more graphics power out of their Yoga Pro convertible.

    GPU Performance Nuances

    Heretofore, both the RTX 5060 and 5070 laptop GPUs were available with 8 GB of video RAM, so the actual performance difference in benchmarks would barely hit 20%, but the 12 GB RTX 5070 is a different ballgame for those who need it. Other than the graphics power upgrade, the new Yoga Pro 16 comes with the same great specs that the US-available trims offer, namely a Core Ultra 9 386H processor, LPDDR5X memory, and a PCIe 4.0 SSD in a standard M.2 2280 dual-bay configuration.

    Cooling and Display Design

    Lenovo, however, treated this one as a gaming laptop when it comes to cooling with more openings and an increase of the effective dissipation area of the island and square heat pipe. The display is the same 16-inch tandem OLED touchscreen with top-shelf characteristics such as 1600 nits HDR peak brightness, 100% wide color gamut coverage, a 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate, and ten-point touch sensitivity.

    • 16-inch tandem OLED touchscreen
    • 1600 nits HDR peak brightness
    • 120 Hz dynamic refresh rate
    • 100% wide color gamut coverage

    Dimensions and Battery Life

    The aluminum chassis weighs a little over four pounds (1.9 kg), and the whole Yoga Pro 15 with a 12 GB RTX 5070 GPU measures just 0.68 inches (17.3 mm) thin despite also housing a large 92.5 Wh battery promising up to 18.5 hours of endurance and a smorgasbord of ports and slots: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, an HDMI 2.1, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and an SD card reader.

    Multimedia and Pen Input

    Since the Yoga Pro Aura edition laptops are billed for creatives, Lenovo payed attention to the multimedia chops of the new RTX 5070 edition by providing a rich sound subsystem supporting Dolby Atmos and Smart AMP with six speakers in a dual tweeter and four woofer crossover design as well as four surround-sound mics. Last but not least, the Wacom-powered touchpad can be used as a 7-inch writing tablet, complete with 4096 levels of pen pressure sensitivity and linear motor feedback to simulate realistic writing or drawing strokes.

    Global Availabilty Outlook

    This makes the new Yoga Pro SKU with a 12 GB 5070 GPU a well-rounded and futureproof convertible for creatives, but it remains to be seen if Lenovo will release it globally at some point, as its price seems posed to top four grand if and when it lands in the US.

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  • HP launches 14-inch laptop with 64GB RAM, cellular, 120Hz OLED display worldwide

    HP launches 14-inch laptop with 64GB RAM, cellular, 120Hz OLED display worldwide

    Key Takeaway

    – HP launched the EliteBook X G2a with Ryzen AI 400 series CPUs, starting at $3,105 (64-bit Windows 11 Pro included) and configurable up to high-end specs, including 64 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD.
    – The same model is available in UK, Eurozone, and US with analogous configurations and prices, staggered by region; notable top-spec options include Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, 64 GB RAM, 1 TB PCIe Gen 5 storage, and an OLED 1200p display.
    – The EliteBook X G2a offers add-ons such as a haptic trackpad, NFC, and optional 5G connectivity, with regional variations in display options (OLED in some markets) and a notable price disparity compared to the older X G1a.

    HP has quietly started selling one of its latest 14-inch laptops powered by AMD Ryzen AI 400 processors. Announced during CES 2026 in January, the EliteBook X G2a was joined by the Snapdragon X2-based EliteBook X G2q, too. Incidentally, the latter has now gone on sale globally as well, full details of which we have covered separately.

    Pricing and availability

    By default, the Elitebook X G2a starts at $3,105 with the Ryzen AI 5 435, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. This pricing includes a Windows 11 Pro licence though, which can be swapped with FreeDOS for a $250 saving. Nonetheless, the EliteBook X G2a is significantly more expensive than the EliteBook X G1a that we reviewed in early 2025 (curr. $1,199 on Amazon).

    Regional pricing

    By contrast, the same configuration costs £1,535 in the UK. Configurations range up to £3,323 with a Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, 64 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a 1800p (2.8K) Tandem OLED display featuring a 120 Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, HP lists the EliteBook X G2a in the Eurozone with the same processor for €4,119 but 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a 1200p IPS display.

    US options

    The company offers similar configurations in the US, too. At the time of writing, the EliteBook X G2a can be purchased there with the Ryzen AI 9 PRO HX 470, 64 GB of RAM, 1 TB of PCIe Gen 5 storage and the same OLED display as in the UK. A haptic trackpad, NFC and 5G cellular connectivity can be added too, but for a total price of $6,975 at the time of writing. Please see HP’s website for more details.

     


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  • Lenovo Yoga Mini-PC Refresh with Up to 64GB RAM

    Lenovo Yoga Mini-PC Refresh with Up to 64GB RAM

    Key Takeaway

    – Lenovo adds a 64 GB RAM option to the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 in China, while keeping the Core Ultra X7 358H CPU.
    – Price for the 64 GB model is CNY 17,999 (~$2,641), significantly higher than the entry-level variant.
    – Global availability and PSREF updates have not been announced, so international rollout remains unclear.

    Overview

    Almost two months have passed since Lenovo released the Yoga Mini i Gen 11. Originally available in China, the mini-PC then made its way to Europe and Australia a month later. Despite not reaching North America yet, Lenovo has already updated the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 with a new variant.

    New Variant Details

    Previously, it was possible to configure the mini-PC with up to a Core Ultra X7 358H processor and 32 GB of RAM to rival Asus’ NUC 16 Pro (curr. $1,029 on Amazon). However, Lenovo has now decided to push the Yoga Mini i Gen 11 further by adding a 64 GB RAM option in China. The Core Ultra X7 358H remains though, as do the following ports:

    Pricing and Availability

    Lenovo has priced this new 64 GB RAM version at CNY 17,999 (~$2,641) before accounting for any subsidies. By contrast, the mini-PC’s entry-level variant starts at CNY 5,499 (~$806) in the same market. Currently, Lenovo has not updated its PSREF website to reflect a 64 GB model. As a result, global availability remains unknown for now.

    Lenovo via ITHome


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