Intel's new gaming handheld processor Arc G3 Extreme with the Arc B390 iGPU reaches a new performance level and easily beats AMD's counterpart Ryzen Z2 Extreme at 35 Watts.

Asus updated its compact gaming/multimedia laptop ROG Zephyrus G14 for 2026 at some areas including the switch to a new Panther Lake mobile processor from Intel. Thanks to improved efficiency numbers, the battery runtimes are much better than before.

The hardware is one thing, but the software is just as important for an enjoyable user experience with a gaming handheld. MSI improved the software of the new Claw 8 EX AI+ significantly and the new quick settings menu in particular is very convincing.

We just reviewed the updated 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and it is an improvement, but also $600 more expensive than the comparable 2025 unit. As long as you can accept the disadvantages like the darker OLED screen or shorter batter life, we recommend you get the old model as long as it is available.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the only compact gaming/multimedia laptop, which is available with the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This is a noticeable advantage over rivals like the Razer Blade 14, which are limited to the RTX 5070.