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

Elden Ring Nightreign playing on the ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1.

I played ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ on the RTX 5090, Intel Arc 140V, and AMD Radeon 8060S — here’s what happened

By Rami Tabari published 28 May 25

I played ‘Elden Ring Nightreign’ on three different laptops, and I found my time in Limveld to be quite painful in all the ways I expected and didn’t. Here’s why.

Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 Aura Edition open on a white desk, highlighting the stunning OLED display.

Want a business laptop for work and play? This ThinkPad is for you

By Rami Tabari published 24 May 25

Business laptops need to prioritize two things: size and battery life. However, the ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 gives you that and a wild multimedia experience. Here’s how.

Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 Gen 1 Aura Edition open at an angle on a white desk.

If money is no object, this new ThinkPad X9-15 is the business laptop you want

By Rami Tabari published 21 May 25

Editor's Choice

Money and power will be your sacrifices here (Ironic?)

Xbox Wireless Controller on green background

You may already own the next Xbox — you just don't know it yet

By Rami Tabari published 21 May 25

You might be able to play original Xbox titles on your PC. But what does that mean for the Xbox console? And is this a sign of the coming Xbox handheld?

Microsoft has second thoughts over a surprisingly controversial Windows change

By Rami Tabari published 20 May 25

Microsoft shoved Windows 11 features into Windows 10, and then instantly regretted it. This isn't the best way to convince folks to jump to Windows 11.

If you want the best Asus laptop in 2025, skip the guesswork — here are my 6 top recommendations tested and reviewed

By Sarah Chaney last updated 16 May 25

The best Asus laptops in 2025 based on hundreds of hours spent testing and reviewing Asus laptops for every category and budget.

Play 'FBC: Firebreak' first, if your laptop can handle a return to Control's Oldest House

By Rami Tabari published 13 May 25

As someone who’s consumed most of this universe so far, I’m hella hyped for FBC: Firebreak. But the question is, what will I, and you, need to run this game?

Dell 14 Plus open at an angle on a white desk.

The Dell 14 Plus is an un-Inspiron-ed introduction to Dell's new line-up

By Rami Tabari published 11 May 25

The Dell 14 Plus makes a good first impression with its battery life and performance, but its mediocre display, lousy audio, and shallow touchpad let it down.

An open and powered on laptop against a white background, facing forward, with images and text displayed on a website on its screen

A great laptop under $500 is hard to find — here are the 4 best budget laptops I recommend in 2025

By Joanna Nelius last updated 10 May 25

We've found the best budget laptops under $500 in every form factor: clamshells, Chromebooks, and 2-in-1 hybrids.

These 6 laptops have the best battery life in 2025, based on rigorous testing

By Rami Tabari last updated 9 May 25

These are the best laptops for battery life in 2025, based on 7 in-depth lab tests and real-world hands-on reviews.

Doom: The Dark Ages playing on the HP Omen Max 16.

'Doom: The Dark Ages' is my favorite kind of nightmare — this is how it runs on an RTX 5090 gaming laptop

By Rami Tabari published 9 May 25

I played Doom: The Dark Ages on an RTX 5090 gaming laptop, and here’s what happened.

Acer Aspire 3 15 open at an angle, highlighting the lid and keyboard.

The hidden costs of cheap laptops: Why your $300 deal could cost you more in the long run

By Rami Tabari published 7 May 25

I've reviewed many good, affordable laptops, but let me tell you all about how those super cheap laptop deals might come back to bite you.

Will Microsoft finally give PC gamers the one series they should already have?

By Rami Tabari published 6 May 25

Let’s talk about what Gears of War: Reloaded brings to the table, and what that could mean for the franchise looking ahead. I have some concerns, Xbox.

Microsoft’s new 13-inch Surface Laptop beats Apple on affordability

By Rami Tabari published 6 May 25

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch is the new affordable laptop on the block, but can it offer a quality experience at this low price point? Let’s jump in.

Acer Aspire 3 15 open at an angle on a white desk.

Need a cheap Windows laptop? The Acer Aspire 3 15 makes a few sacrifices to hit its tempting sub-$500 price

By Rami Tabari published 2 May 25

The Acer Aspire 3 15 is an affordable laptop that sacrifices a bit too much for me, especially with its battery life and performance. But it's not all bad.

You'd have to be the literal Predator to appreciate Acer's wild 600Hz gaming monitor

By Rami Tabari published 30 April 25

Should you even remotely consider something like a 600Hz gaming monitor? This is definitely for someone. Here’s what we know about the Acer Nitro XV240 F6.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition open on a white desk in tent mode.

This laptop is like a portable OLED TV that you can take anywhere, and that's just one reason I love it

By Rami Tabari published 29 April 25

Whether you travel often, like snuggling up in bed, or simply cannot afford a chunky LG OLED TV, here’s why you should consider the Yoga 9i.

Elden Ring Nightreign actually runs on your old GPU, and more AAA games need to follow its lead

By Rami Tabari published 29 April 25

I’m high-fiving FromSoftware for its budget-friendly spec requirements for Elden Ring Nightreign, and other developers are put on notice.

No, Microsoft isn't going to charge you $1.50 to update Windows 11

By Rami Tabari published 28 April 25

Afraid of being charged $1.50 per month just for Windows 11 updates? Well, that’s not exactly the case, but I'm worried for a different reason.

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition open at an angle on a white desk.

This Lenovo Yoga's stunning OLED display and hinge speakers reeled me in. Here's why I'm hooked.

By Rami Tabari published 26 April 25

Editor's Choice

Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition offers a perfect combination of display and audio quality mixed with longevity and portability, as well as a clicky keyboard.

The Switch 2 is big in Japan. Too big — why that matters to U.S. buyers

By Rami Tabari published 23 April 25

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa just revealed Nintendo cannot fulfill Japan's demand for the Nintendo Switch 2. So what does that mean for U.S. consumers?

HP Omen Max 16 open on a white desk at an angle.

I love a great display, here are 3 gaming laptops that'll make you forget about buying a monitor

By Rami Tabari published 23 April 25

If you want to be deeply immersed in games in an all-in-one package like I do, here are 3 gaming laptops that'll make you forget about buying a monitor.

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Remastered playing on the HP Omen Max 16

The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion: Remastered is here, and this is how it runs on my RTX 5090 gaming laptop

By Rami Tabari published 22 April 25

I downloaded The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion: Remastered so fast, and I jumped at the chance of testing it on the HP Omen Max 16, an RTX 5090 gaming laptop.

Nvidia's DLSS could be the Nintendo Switch 2's secret weapon, and Cyberpunk 2077 is proof

By Rami Tabari published 21 April 25

DLSS is confirmed for Cyberpunk 2077. What does that mean for Cyberpunk? And more interestingly, what does that mean for the Nintendo Switch 2 as a whole?

"I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen a display this drop-dead gorgeous.": The new HP Omen Max is putting in maximum effort

By Rami Tabari published 18 April 25

The HP Omen Max 16 delivers so much good with its intense RTX 5090 GPU and gorgeous OLED display, but battery life and audio disappoint for a $4,000+ laptop.

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