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Laptop reviews, tests, user experience, comparisons

This section publishes objective and in-depth laptop reviews from the authors of Root Nation. We test new devices from established manufacturers and emerging brands. Laptops and transformers for Windows, Android, Linux, Mac OS in all price categories. Gaming, office and multimedia laptops and ultrabooks. Reviews will help you decide on the choice of a new or used one laptop. In addition, here you will find articles telling about last year’s gadgets, which are still sold on the market, but are much cheaper than hot new items.

ASUS Zenbook A16 UX3607 Review: Bringing Qualcomm to Mainstream

Denis Zaychenko-
Someday, I plan to write a separate piece on why ARM processors – originally known as Acorn RISC Machines – may have become more...

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 (2026) Review: Two 16-inch OLED displays are no joke anymore

Yuri Svitlyk-
The new ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 (2026) is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive laptops currently available. It features genuinely flagship-level hardware: a...

Acer Swift Go 14 AI Review: General-purpose laptop with OLED display

Yuri Svitlyk-
Today’s review examines the Acer Swift Go 14 AI, a mid-range laptop positioned as a general-purpose device. Rather than prioritizing peak computational performance, this...

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Laptop Review: Distinctive Blend of Hardware and Design

Denis Zaychenko-
The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra proved interesting to me for two main reasons. First is its processor – Intel’s Panther Lake platform – which I found nearly as compelling...

Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71P Review: Affordable Laptop for Study and Everyday Use

Yuri Svitlyk-
Today, I’ll share my detailed experience with the 15.6-inch Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71P, a versatile laptop that is well-suited for everyday work and...

ASUS ProArt P16 H7606WX Review: Ultrabook with RTX 5090 and 24 GB of VRAM

Denis Zaychenko-
The more I examine and analyze the performance of desktops and laptops, the clearer it becomes that 2025 has been a year in which...

Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (2025) Review: High-End Laptop for Creative Work

Yuri Svitlyk-
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (2025) is a capable and powerful laptop designed to meet the needs of both content creators and gamers. Lenovo...

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 2025 FA608UH Review: RTX 5050 Holds Its Own

Denis Zaychenko-
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 2025 FA608UH happens to be in a very fortunate position. It is among the most affordable branded gaming laptops...

Acer Nitro V 16 AI Gaming Laptop Review: Balanced, Stable, and Engaging

Yuri Svitlyk-
Today, I’ll be talking about the Acer Nitro V 16 AI  – an entry-level gaming laptop that managed to exceed my expectations. Gaming laptops have long...

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PH18-72 Review: Desktop-Level Performance in a Laptop Form

Yuri Svitlyk-
Today we take a closer look at the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-72 – a hybrid device that combines the performance of a...

Dream Machines RT5090-16UA32 Review: RTX 5090, Ryzen X3D, and Liquid Cooling

Denis Zaychenko-
The Dream Machines RT5090-16UA32 gaming laptop is best looked at from two perspectives. At first glance, it comes across as a flagship device with...

ASUS Vivobook S14 S3407QA Review: More Than Just a “Typing Machine”

Denis Zaychenko-
The ASUS Vivobook S14 S3407QA isn’t the first device I’ve tested with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1 26100. My earlier experience with this class of laptops wasn’t...

ASUS Vivobook 16 X1607Q Review: Portable, Versatile, and Affordable

Denis Zaychenko-
The ASUS Vivobook 16 X1607Q, powered by the Snapdragon X X1-26-100 processor, has one clear advantage. It strives to carve out a spot in...

Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition Laptop Review – Familiar Design, Minus the TrackPoint

Yuri Svitlyk-
The Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition has sparked debate among long-time ThinkPad enthusiasts – mainly due to the absence of the iconic TrackPoint....

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) G615 Review: Almost a Flagship on Blackwell

Denis Zaychenko-
I approach reviews of high-performance ASUS laptops with a bit more enthusiasm than usual. No matter how many models from other brands I’ve tested,...

Dream Machines RX5080-18UA22 Review: Powerful Large-Scale Laptop

Denis Zaychenko-
The Dream Machines RX5080-18UA22 is the first laptop where I had the chance to test a mobile GPU from NVIDIA’s new Blackwell generation. However,...

ASUS Zenbook A14 (UX3407) Review: Ultrabook on ARM Сhip

Rick Mortin-
If you're interested in what modern laptops have to offer, the ASUS Zenbook A14 (UX3407) is worth a closer look. This new ultrabook has...

Review of ASUS Zenbook Duo (2025) UX8406CA: Two Screens Are Definitely Not Overkill

Yuri Svitlyk-
The unconventional dual OLED display design of the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2025) UX8406CA has the potential to enhance productivity significantly. ASUS occasionally steps beyond its...

Acer Swift Go 14 Review: Affordable Laptop with Qualcomm Snapdragon X

Yuri Svitlyk-
The Acer Swift Go 14, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor, has the potential to surprise even demanding users. Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly...

Acer Nitro V15 (ANV15-41-R99Y) Gaming Laptop Review

Igor Majevsky-
Today, I’ll be reviewing the Acer Nitro V15 (ANV15-41-R99Y), a gaming laptop released by Acer last year. This model serves as an updated near-flagship...
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