Articles by Rami Tabari, Reviews Editor

Rami Tabari is the Reviews Editor for Laptop Mag. He reviews every shape and form of a laptop as well as all sorts of cool tech. You can find him sitting at his desk surrounded by a hoarder's dream of laptops, and when he navigates his way out to civilization, you can catch him watching really bad anime or playing some kind of painfully difficult game. He’s the best at every game and he just doesn’t lose. That’s why you’ll occasionally catch his byline attached to the latest Souls-like challenge.

Articles by: Rami Tabari

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch OLED side by side.

I used the Switch 2 and Switch OLED side by side for a week — here’s what surprised me

By Rami Tabari published 8 July 25

The Switch 2 is here, but is it really better than the Switch OLED? Let me tell you why you shouldn’t count the Switch OLED out just yet and why, depending on your needs, it might be worth upgrading.

Sony WH-1000XM6 standing up on a white desk at an angle.

I never thought I'd spend $450 on a pair of headphones, but Sony proved me wrong.

By Rami Tabari published 28 June 25

Editor's Choice

Sony's WH-1000XM6 deliver everything I wanted in a pair of headphones. A rich soundstage, excellent design, long battery life, and dual Bluetooth connectivity.

Nintendo Switch 2 on a white desk, highlighting how to use mouse mode.

The Switch 2's display is so slow, it hertz — here's the problem

By Rami Tabari published 27 June 25

Let’s talk about why the Switch 2's significantly low response time matters and what it means for the Switch 2’s future.

Is Humble Choice still worth it? Here's what the feel-good monthly game bundle really gets you

By Rami Tabari published 27 June 25

We break down what you’re actually getting for your $15 per month Humble Choice subscription, and how it compares to services like Game Pass.

3D render of the ROG Xbox Ally X playing Baldur's Gate III and ROG Ally X playing Balatro.

ROG Ally X vs. Xbox Ally X: Real differences or clever rebranding?

By Rami Tabari published 25 June 25

We don’t have hands-on time with the ROG Xbox Ally X, but let's jump into how the ROG Ally X and its successor compare from afar.

Steam users are flocking back to this once-hated game in huge numbers — and it's only $4

By Rami Tabari published 24 June 25

The last thing I expected to wake up to this morning was over 30,000 players jumping to play one of the most hated AAA games seen in the past decade: Battlefront II.

The Xbox PC app might be the only app I ever use (sorry not sorry, Steam)

By Rami Tabari published 23 June 25

Steam, Battle.net, and more are coming to the Xbox PC app. Does this mean that Xbox will become the most-used PC gaming app? That depends.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 Grip, highlighting the Red Analog Stick.

My favorite game I’ve never played is rumored to come to the Switch 2

By Rami Tabari published 23 June 25

The rumored July Nintendo Direct is delivering more GameCube games, more AAA Switch 2 ports, and even a new mainline Nintendo game, Metaphor: ReFantazio, that’ll make fans go rabid.

Will 'World of Warcraft' also come to Xbox Game Pass? The Warcraft trilogy arrives this month

By Rami Tabari published 18 June 25

Will Microsoft add World of Warcraft, the biggest MMORPG in history, to Xbox Game Pass? How would that even work? Let’s talk about it.

Nintendo Switch 2, Dock, Joy-Con 2 Grip, and Straps displayed on a white desk.

I played the Nintendo Switch 2 for one week and I desperately want it, but not all of it

By Rami Tabari last updated 18 June 25

Editor's Choice

Playing Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 with my daughter might’ve sold me on it, but after one week, it’s still missing one thing

I'll gladly pay $520 for 'Donkey Kong Bananza' on Switch 2 — money can actually buy happiness

By Rami Tabari published 18 June 25

I’m not paying $500 to play Mario Kart, but I’d pay $520 just to play Donkey Kong Bananza. Let me break down the joy I just witnessed.

Power, battery life, and value — these are the 5 best laptops under $1,000 right now

By Sarah Chaney last updated 17 June 25

We round up the best laptops under $1,000

The best VR-ready laptops I’ve reviewed for gaming, work, and everything in between

By Rami Tabari last updated 13 June 25

The best VR-ready laptops in 2025 need power. These 6 laptops rank based on reviews and extensive testing, which include 13 tests for performance and gaming.

Stellar Blade playing on an HP Omen Max 16.

PlayStation fans can only dream — I hit 316 fps in 'Stellar Blade' on my RTX 5090 laptop

By Rami Tabari published 11 June 25

I played Stellar Blade on an RTX 5090 gaming laptop, and here’s what happened.

Dell G16 (7630) open on a white table at an angle with Far Cry 6 on screen.

I found the 6 best gaming laptops under $1,500 — this is budget gaming done right

By Rami Tabari last updated 11 June 25

I've combed through the most highly rated and fairly priced gaming laptops on the market to bring you the best gaming laptops under $1,500 based on our reviews.

With 'The Outer Worlds 2', Xbox missed the anti-capitalist message

By Rami Tabari published 10 June 25

Fans, including myself, were stoked when we got the deep dive of The Outer Worlds 2. But now we’re here, so let’s get into this $80 nightmare.

4TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card on a white desk, highlighting its light-and-thin design.

This monstrous 4TB Xbox Series X Expansion Card costs $500, and I tested how fast it is

By Rami Tabari published 9 June 25

I tested Seagate’s new 4TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X, and here’s what happened.

I've reviewed 90+ gaming laptops, these are my top 6 picks for 2025

By Rami Tabari last updated 5 June 25

Here are the best gaming laptops in 2025 for every budget based on hundreds of hours of testing and reviews, which include 13 performance and gaming tests.

Dune Awakening gameplay on the HP Omen Max 16.

I played 'Dune: Awakening' on an RTX 5090 gaming laptop — I got up to 257 fps, but there was one big problem

By Rami Tabari published 5 June 25

I played Dune Awakening on an RTX 5090 gaming laptop, and here’s what happened.

The Witcher 4 on Unreal Engine 5.6 on a PS5

Unreal Fest reveals that 'The Witcher 4' looks great on PS5, but what does that mean for PC?

By Rami Tabari published 4 June 25

Unreal Engine 5.6 is going to make this place crowded.

The Lenovo Legion Go S handheld gaming PC in white on a desk with headphones and a monitor

Rumored Nvidia APU is said to perform on par with the best mid-range GPU — Will gaming handhelds finally get the power they deserve?

By Rami Tabari published 2 June 25

What we just heard about Nvidia’s 120W APU is a hella impressive feat, if true. It might be as powerful as the best mid-range GPU, but there's a huge catch.

I spent a week using the iPad Pro as a laptop — I ran back to Windows so fast

By Rami Tabari last updated 2 June 25

I used the iPad Pro as my daily driver for a whole week. I mean, I gave it a near-perfect score, how bad could it be?

Alienware 16 Area-51 (RTX 5080) open on a desk, highlighting the RGB-lit keyboard and touchpad.

The Alienware Area-51 looks like a UFO, but I've identified its one feature every gaming laptop needs

By Rami Tabari published 31 May 25

There’s no excuse anymore; gaming laptops need to step up their game if they want to land in my shopping cart. I’m asking for one thing: a mechanical keyboard.

Alienware 16 Area-51 (RTX 5080) open at an angle on a white desk with Elden Ring Nightreign on screen.

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is one of the cheapest RTX 5080 gaming laptops — and it’s near-perfect

By Rami Tabari published 30 May 25

Editor's Choice

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a whole lot of gaming laptop for a competitive price, wrapped up in a badass design, stuffed with powerful hardware, and featuring a sick mechanical keyboard.

Switch 2 won't support 100+ games and apps at launch — here's what you'll be missing

By Rami Tabari published 28 May 25

Are you going to be missing out on your favorite Nintendo Switch title when the Switch 2 drops on June 5? Here's the list of incompatible games and apps.

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