Budget build

We all like value for money, and when it comes to laptops that often means exploring the budget and mid-range options: these markets are both huge and incredibly competitive. However, build quality, s

Light touch The Geekom AX8 Pro is even smaller than your average mini PC. Compared with our current favourite (the GMKtec NucBox K11, £700 from www.snipca.com/54341, reviewed in Issue 707) it shaves a

SCORE PRICE £5,833 (£7,000 inc VAT) from chillblast.com Back in the day, we used to invite manufacturers to send in their wackiest, most expensive designs as part of our Ultimate PCs group tests. Go w

This slim gaming laptop is an absolute powerhouse

SCORE PRICE As reviewed, £2,916 (£3,499 inc VAT) from dell.com The return of Alienware’s Area-51 brand brings a futuristic look and what it calls “liquid teal”, a dark blue/green that shifts colour de

SCORE PRICE £2,333 (£2,800 inc VAT) from uk.store.asus.com There’s always a risk when investing almost three grand in a laptop. Let’s say you bought last year’s top-end ProArt P16 (see issue 361, p51)