Allen Ngo is a Senior IT Assistant at Notebookcheck. He specializes in tech and hardware, focusing on topics such as Central Processing Units (CPUs), Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), and various consumer electronics. Allen's insights into electronic components and computer hardware are featured in Notebookcheck.
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The newest Blade 16 drops Zen 5 in favor of Panther Lake. The end result is an improved machine even if raw CPU performance is slower this time around.
By: Allen Ngo
Swapping out Ryzen Zen 5 for Core Ultra Panther Lake has improved efficiency by significant margins to make the the Blade 16 more portable than ever.
The newest MSI mini PC cuts down on size and weight without cutting down on too many important features. There are nonetheless a few compromises and limitations worth mentioning.
By: Allen Ngo
The latest MSI mini PC for businesses, retail, and conference rooms is even smaller, faster, and more inconspicuous than before with better RAM support than most other mini PCs.
Despite the super-small 0.51 L form factor, the Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG supports up to 128 GB of DDR5 memory across two SODIMM slots compared to half or less on competing mini PCs.
By: Allen Ngo
Its Panther Lake-H CPU is impressive for the size and a huge upgrade over the CPU in the Cubi AI+ 2MG, but the super-small form factor has compromised performance somewhat.
The new Raider 16 Max HX packs an insane level of power even when compared to most larger 18-inch gaming laptops, but be prepared for a somewhat thick and heavy system.
By: Allen Ngo
The first 16-inch Raider model nails it when it comes to raw performance and the OLED viewing experience. The overt lack of Advanced Optimus, however, is nevertheless disappointing considering the price.
By: Allen Ngo
What's the difference between Extreme Performance mode, Apex mode, and Cooler Boost mode? The MSI Center software makes very little effort to educate the user.
By: Allen Ngo
The service hatch on the bottom panel makes it so much faster and easier for end users to add more storage or RAM without needing to worry about voiding warranties or accidentally breaking components.
