Is the Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11)'s 2.8K OLED display worth the upgrade?
The Yoga Slim 7x has a few different OLED touch displays with either a 1920x1200 (FHD+) or a 2880x1800 (2.8K) resolution. Aside from pixel count, the biggest differences involve brightness and refresh rate. The FHD+ model I have in the review unit tops out at 400 nits (SDR) or 600 nits (HDR); what's advertised is accurate based on my testing with a colorimeter. Unfortunately, the FHD+ version is capped at a 60Hz refresh rate, and there's a fair amount of glare if you're working in a bright space. The 2.8K display hits 120Hz, making it much easier on the eyes, and it also gets significantly bri
How does Alienware's new QD-OLED gaming monitor compare to other budget gaming options?
Image 1 of 4 Alienware's new AW2726DM is easily the most affordable QD-OLED gaming monitor currently available. The next most affordable option is the Alienware AW2725D at $549.99, notably pushing the max refresh rate up to 280Hz with a few other differences. Here's how the monitor specs compare. Swipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 - Cell 0 Alienware AW2726DMAlienware AW2725DSize26.7 inches26.7 inchesPanelQD-OLED, anti-reflectiveQD-OLED, anti-reflectiveResolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)2560 x 1440 (QHD)Refresh rate / Response time240Hz / 0.03ms280Hz / 0.03msAdaptive syncAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA Adapt
Does the Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) have good battery life?
Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 11) has the best battery life of any laptop I've personally tested. The battery has a decent 70Wh capacity, and the lower-res FHD+ display at 60Hz no doubt helps push efficiency; nevertheless, it's a laptop that I use all day off the charger. The longest the PC has been active without plugging in is around 24 hours. Now, that wasn't full-time use to be sure. A more accurate reading of active battery life using Windows Performance mode comes out to about 14 hours from a charge. This is all based on the Windows Battery Report tool that delivers a history of charges and