Sean Riley

2 weeks ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

(Image credit: Laptop Mag/Sean Riley)The best eGPUs (external GPUs) have always drawn considerable interest from laptop enthusiasts. The idea is brilliant: plug one into your thin-and-light laptop, and suddenly, you're gaming at desktop-class frame rates. The reality? Their clunky proprietary connections, limited bandwidth, and often sky-high price tags make them more of a niche solution. In 2025, though, that's finally poised to change - thanks to Thunderbolt 5.

2 weeks ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

(Image credit: Laptop Mag/Sean Riley)Whether you are an aspiring esports pro or just want to reach for the limits of your gaming prowess (and beat your friends), Asus just dropped a compelling new option at Computex 2025. The ROG Harpe II Ace, a sequel to the original ROG Harpe Ace, is the latest addition to the company's Ace lineup, which is a collection of hardware designed with esports players in mind.

2 weeks ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

(Image credit: Laptop Mag/Sean Riley)On Monday, I was ushered into a room just off the lobby of Asus HQ in Taipei, Taiwan, to see and use the latest ROG hardware announced at Computex 2025. Even after listening to a 30-minute presentation by Asus on what we were about to see, I wouldn't have guessed the device that would dominate my attention for most of my time there. The ROG Falcata is a wireless 75% split gaming keyboard.

2 months ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M4 received much acclaim when it started shipping on March 12, 2025, replacing the MacBook Air 15-inch M3 after just under a year. However, for anyone trying to find the best MacBook in this size class, the MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 that launched in October 2024 is an intriguing option too. Make no mistakes: The Pro M4 beats the Air M4 in almost every metric. Our testing and reviews make that clear.

2 months ago | laptopmag.com | Sean Riley

The critically praised Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M4 started shipping on March 12, 2025, replacing the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 released a year ago. While the 2025 MacBook Air is a five-star wonder, does that mean it's the right laptop for you? If you're a cost-conscious buyer wondering if you should choose the new MacBook Air 13-inch M4 over last year's MacBook Air 13-inch M3, this is your unbiased guide based on our rigorous lab testing and hands-on experience.