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• SZBOX M1 MINI Plus is part NAS, part soft router, part media center, possibly doing too much at once
• With 4 removable NVMes and 32TB storage, this tiny box punches far above its size
• Four 2.5GbE ports sound great, but can a $249 NAS deliver enterprise-level speed?

In the expanding market of compact network-attached storage (NAS) devices, the SZBOX M1 MINI Plus has emerged with an unusual combination of features that blur the line between a storage solution and a desktop PC.

The SZBOX M1 MINI Plus is available in two configurations: one powered by the energy-efficient Intel N100, and the other by the more powerful Intel Core i3-N305, which features an octa-core design and turbo speeds of up to 3.8 GHz.

This external unit supports up to four removable NVMe drives via front-facing PCIe 3.0 bays, offering up to 20TB of external storage, plus an additional internal NVMe slot. The i3 model allows users to scale storage further, up to 32TB using SSDs.

DisplayPort on a NAS: added value or overreach?

Equipped with four 2.5GbE LAN ports, the device signals a nod to enterprise-grade networking. This setup supports soft router functionality through Linux distributions like OpenWRT or iKuai, indicating SZBOX is targeting a technically savvy user base.

It also includes USB 3.0 and 3.2 ports for external drives and peripherals, an SD card slot, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless connectivity.

Still, this level of network hardware is typically found in larger, more expensive systems. Whether the M1 MINI Plus can deliver performance on par with those systems, or simply overpromises, remains to be seen.

Its media-handling ambitions also warrant attention. On the rear panel are HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 connectors, both capable of 4K at 60 fps with HDR support.

This setup would make sense for a compact media center or light desktop PC. However, in the context of a NAS device, the inclusion of a DisplayPort feels somewhat out of place.

One might ask: Who’s actually plugging a NAS directly into a monitor, and for what purpose?

But SZBOX seems to enjoy unconventional combinations; its SZBOX S9, for instance, similarly blurs the line between tablet and mini PC.

On the software front, the SZBOX M1 MINI Plus ships with Windows 11, unless purchased as a barebones unit. Linux distributions are also supported, expanding its versatility.

As a result, the M1 MINI Plus can function as more than just a NAS, it could also serve as a basic workstation or multimedia hub, running Kodi, IPTV, or even retro gaming emulators.

That said, this hybrid identity might confuse more than it clarifies, raising questions about what the device is truly optimized for.

The SZBOX M1 MINI Plus is currently available for purchase on AliExpress for $249.

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• Google will launch Wear OS 6 this year
• It'll update the OS' visuals, bring Gemini to non-Google hardware, and more
• The update was revealed this week at Android Show

As we covered earlier this week, Google held its Android Show as a precursor to the main event of Google I/O next week, and it's clear the tech giant has big plans for Wear OS 6.

While we're expecting the company to add more meat on the bones of what it showed this week with its flagship event in the coming days, there are already plenty of reasons to be excited.

From the rollout of Gemini features to the best Samsung watches and beyond to a huge visual update, here's everything we know about that's coming to the platform soon.

1. Gemini on non-Google devices

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Gemini will roll out to Google's devices, but also to devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 and Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

From retaining small pieces of information like which locker you're using at the gym, to creating a bespoke playlist with a quick request or tapping into personal context, Gemini on your wrist could be super helpful in a bunch of small ways.

Better still, it'll run on your current device as long as your wearable supports Google Assistant, which means you won't need to splurge on a new model unless you really want to.

2. A visual revamp

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Android 16's new 'Material 3 Expressive' look is expected to modernize Google's OS on phones, and that's extending to Wear OS, too.

Users can expect a change to more rounded UI elements, reducing the boxiness of the interface and updating animations to make better use of the space available.

Examples such as the above have shown the UI shrinking as it leaves the view of the user, focusing more closely on what's in the center of the screen.

3. Information at a glance

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That updated UI ties into a new set of buttons that can display key information.

These are intended to be glanceable, so they'll grow to fill the available space on display to allow users to read things like calendar appointments and messages more clearly in a split second.

With all these changes, it certainly feels like Google is honing in on its circular display, and it's definitely something that helps it offer something a little different to the squircle offered by the best Apple watches.

4. Better battery life

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One of our biggest concerns with all these slick new animations and AI features was having Wear OS 6 eat into the battery life of our devices, particularly since we're not necessarily having to buy a new one.

Thankfully, it sounds as though Google heard our prayers.

"With Wear OS 6, we’re continuing to improve performance and optimize power — in fact, this update delivers up to 10% more battery life," it said.

It might sound like a small margin, but in practice, that's an extra 2.4 hours of wear for a device like the Google Pixel Watch 3, which has a 24-hour battery life.

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• Silicon-batteries are arriving from TDK this year
• Apple is one of TDK's biggest customers
• The improved batteries could power the iPhone 17 Air

We're expecting the iPhone 17 Air to replace the iPhone 16 Plus this year, and it's expected to be super-slim – which has raised some questions about battery life. Now a new leak suggests those questions could be answered using next-gen silicon battery technology.

According to a report from Bloomberg, battery maker TDK is ahead of schedule with a significant upgrade, where silicon is used for the battery anode rather than the conventional graphite. This means 15% more energy can be packed into the same space.

Shipping for these batteries will begin by the end of June, which may just give Apple enough time to incorporate the batteries into its iPhone 17 series – including the iPhone 17 Air, which will have less space for a battery than the other models in the range.

Now we're being pretty speculative about joining up these particular dots, but we know that TDK supplies both Apple and Samsung. Samsung has of course just unveiled its own ultra-slim handset in the form of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Battery capacity and battery life

The Galaxy S25 Edge from Samsung (Image credit: Future)

If the most recent leak is accurate, then the iPhone 17 Air is going to come with a battery capacity of 2,800 mAh. That's some way short of the 3,651 mAh battery you'll find in the current iPhone 16 model, for example.

And previous rumors about the iPhone 17 Air battery life have contradicted each other. One recent report suggested that all-day battery life isn't guaranteed for the new phone, and that Apple might offer a battery case accessory for it.

However, back in March, a well-placed source said that battery life would be comparable to current iPhone 16 models. Bear in mind that the device will still be in testing at this point, which may explain the conflicting accounts.

We have previously heard that the iPhone 17 Air might use next-gen battery tech of some description, and that the upcoming iOS 19 is also going to deliver an AI-powered battery optimization tool that should boost battery life further.

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It's the Toffees final game at Goodison Park.

Slasher fans rejoice! The next installment in the Scream franchise recently wrapped filming and is slated to hit theaters worldwide February 2026.

This sequel follows the series timeline, albeit in a slightly-tweaked fashion. Scream (2022) and Scream 6 directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett stepped down and were temporarily replaced by Happy Death Day helmer Christopher Landon. He then exited the project along with Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, making way for original screenwriter Kevin Williamson to take residence in the director's chair.

While the path from Scream 6 to 7 has been tumultuous to say the least, some steadiness is ensured: franchise stalwarts Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox return as Sidney Prescott and Gale Weathers respectively and a swathe of recognisable cast members poised to reprise their roles.

With this fresh stab, ahem, heading to theaters in ten months, that gives us plenty of time to embark on speculation galore amid our own desires for the new movie and the future of the series. Here's what I want to see:

1. Innovative ways to bring back the returning cast

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In an ideal world, Scream 7 would see us finally deliver a New Nightmare-inspired take on the franchise. After initial set photos hit the web from Scream 5, I was convinced that's what was in store for us back in 2022. (The jock wearing the letterman jacket on the porch at Stu's house? Could have been a screenshot from the 1996 original!)

Alas, from what we've seen of Scream 7 this isn't the case.

So now we know they're probably not playing versions of themselves in "the real world", how does Williamson plan to bring back characters who are very much dead? David Arquette, Matthew Lillard, and Scott Foley are confirmed but Dewey, Stu, and Roman all died on screen.

Roman engineered a voice changer that allowed him to sound like any person, living or dead, so there's the chance they could all have voice cameos. I wouldn't be opposed to that brand of twist.

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With the Scream series' continued push into tech, it makes sense that we might even see AI versions of past characters. The idea of AI deepfakes hitting the web to imply that Stu didn't die or something, to toy with Sidney's sanity, makes sense.

Matthew Lillard's elation at being able to return was captured at a recent con event, where he confirmed he's back and jokingly referenced coming back as 'a fairy godmother'. He went on to discuss working on set with both Williamson and Campbell– which would suggest he does have scenes with Sidney.

Likewise, Foley appeared on Kelly and Mark Live and confirmed he IS playing Roman.

So this suggests that they are playing their original characters (no sneaky little cameos in the background like Lillard did in Scream 2?) . I wasn't the biggest fan of the spectre of Billy Loomis appearing to his daughter – for many reasons – so I'd rather not have a de-aged Skeet Ulrich situation again.

What if instead, the ghosts of Sidney's past are literally haunting her? Speaking of…

2. Let's get supernatural

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Alright, hear me out. Am I the only person who liked Sid's mom returning from the grave in Scream 3? I get it; it was Sid's mind playing tricks on her combined with her brother's shenanigans. So, not exactly a return from the grave. But still, it hinted at the idea of an otherworldly element.

We're entering the late-stages of a slasher franchise– if there's ever a time to push the boat out, it's now. Jason literally pushed the boat out when he went to Manhattan. Freddy's backstory grew out of control in the latter portions by incorporating dream demons into his whole schtick. Michael Myers turned out to be… well there was a cult and a summoning ritual involved.

I can see why fans would loathe this approach– it's jumping the shark, it's doing something none of the other movies have done. But at this point? Why not expand Scream into the last frontier it’s yet to explore? We've repeated the same formula over and over for the previous five sequels. If handled right, the idea of a whole slew of Ghostfaces from the past coming to haunt Sidney could really be quite terrifying. Which segues nicely into my next point!

3. More scary set pieces!

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Arguably one thing all Scream fans can agree on – because ranking the Scream movies is not one of them – is that the earlier entries knew how to execute truly scary setpieces. Naturally, the opening of the 1996 original is the top shelf example, followed by Cici's death and Gale in the AV room, both superior moments from Scream 2.

The most recent sequels failed to really crank up the tension, and explored the action and gore over genuine fear-building. Granted, I do like some gore – Scream 4 wins the award for nastiest entry – but not at the expense of a damn good nerve-jangling. I want that hold-your-breath, peek-behind-your-hand sort of feeling. Some of these aspects were hinted at, certainly, but never explored in depth.

4. Less of the self-congratulatory barbs, back to incisive genre commentary

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To put it plainly – the Scream sequels have a woody for Woodsboro.

Whereas the first film and its immediate successor dealt with eviscerating both innocent teens *and* genre tropes, the subsequent films have careened into the quagmire of their own making. It's the sort of metatextuality that lacks depth and staying power. Scream thrives when it skewers the horror genre and modern cultural mores as a whole; not simply the Scream in-universe of Woodsboro and Stab.

But here's the rub: how do we do that when the horror genre barely has time to evolve between sequels? Well, here's what I'm hoping is in store for Scream 7. What if Williamson and writer Guy Busick dive into the late-stage franchise slashers for inspiration. Yes, sure, Scream 6 kinda did that, with Mindy's "rules speech", but it was the weakest part of the film and not particularly memorable. Let's explore those wacky Chucky, Freddy, Michael and Jason sequels and rip 'em apart. (And yes, this would tie in nicely to my earlier idea to bring in supernatural elements!)

5. Give Sidney a happy ending

While the open back door of Scream 3's closing shots hinted at a perfect ending for Sidney– she's been yanked out of peace and back into the mayhem only a Ghostface can bring over and over again. How can we tell a new story?

From the looks of leaked set footage, this sequel takes place in an entirely new location– the fictional Pine Grove, Indiana. Sidney is married (not to Mark Kincaid, alas) to Joel McHale's character, Mark. We know there's a time jump; Sidney's daughter is at an age where she's played by a 24 year-old, so that suggests she's portraying a teen. This whole setup would hint that Sid's had a while out of the spotlight. Presumably we've had no more killings between 6 and this one.

Scream 5 alluded to the torch being passed in quite a comical moment and it sort of happened? But with Melissa Barerra and Jenna Ortega unfortunately both leaving the franchise, that shot that idea in the foot. This new cast is absolutely stacked – so why not have someone new anchor the series?

I want Sidney to have a happy ending that doesn't involve an armoured fortress a la Laurie Strode in Halloween 2018 or a life on the run like The Terminator's Sarah Connor. She deserves a truly peaceful life, yes, but that doesn't mean it can't be interesting or therapeutic for her.

She's provided counselling services for women experiencing trauma (Scream 3), she wrote a book about her own wranglings (Scream 4), and she flat-out left town (Scream 5 and 6). What if she sticks around and makes peace in a new way?

We'll find out when Scream 7 opens in theaters on February 27, 2026. In the meantime, you can stream the Scream movies on Max in the US, Paramount+ in the UK and Netflix in Australia.

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Dell is one of those companies you immediately think of when trying to develop solid business monitor makers. Dell has been in the game for so long that it feels like they have been around since the beginning. Dell recently renamed their line-ups with a new tiered structure, looping in Pro, to help give users a better idea of what kind of monitor it is.

My first monitor I have been able to check out from Dell since this name change is today's review, the Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus. In short, it's one of the best business monitors, with great ports, color, and pixel density, all with a target for the business professional needing a high-resolution display with versatile options for various workspace setups.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: Pricing and Availability

The Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus is available for purchase at $519.99 on Dell's website and from many major retailers.

Interestingly, I spoke with Dell about where most customers typically buy their monitors and laptops, and I learned that only a small percentage of Dell monitors are sold directly through Dell's website. The majority of sales occur through other retailers - and luckily, this monitor is widely available from stores and online retailers.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: Unboxing & first impressions

Unboxing the monitor was as I expected it to be. Though the nomenclature has changed, the monitor is the same as I've seen from Dell before in terms of style and aesthetic. The only changes are the specifics regarding resolution, ports, and size.

Within the box there is the monitor, the power cable, a DisplayPort Cable, a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and displaying your laptop, computer, or tablet, a USB-C to USB-A cable that could connect the ports on the monitor to a computer you have connected via HDMI or DP, and also the proper documentation, along with the stand too, of course.

The monitor itself is packaged securely with a sheet of foam covering the screen and a thin foam bag to wrap the monitor in as well, all to ensure that the monitor makes it to you safely.

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Right off the bat, this monitor looks sleek, professional, and of high quality. It has super-thin bezels, and the standard Dell stand has simple up and down, pivot, and rotation options. Additionally, ports are always easily accessible, making setups with Dell monitors super straightforward and easy to use and work with.

Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: Design & Build Quality Specs

Display: 27" IPS
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 resolution
Refresh Rate: 100Hz refresh rate
Ports: 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C upstream (90W PD), 1x USB-C downstream, 3x USB-A downstream, 1x RJ45 Ethernet.

The Dell P2725QE is a beautiful display in nearly, if not all, regards. It's minimalist with thin borders, a crisp picture, and great color profiles. For most people, this is one of those monitors that works well. There are a few people who would not significantly benefit from this monitor.

Part of this is due to its high quality and solid build, part of it is just because of the design and how seamlessly this could fit into any environment. It has VESA mounting points to allow it to fit on a third-party mount easily, and if you don't want to add a stand, the one that this monitor comes with allows for rotation, height, pivot, and twisting.

(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future) Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: In use

I've had this monitor on one of my team's desks for a few weeks now, and it has gotten a lot of use in that time. This has easily transitioned into a display we love to use and enjoy. It's built in USB-C port and PD charging is excellent for laptops, making it a one-cable solution, and even expanding as a hub so you can plug in other devices, external drives, and so on without taking another port (especially helpful if you have a MacBook with only two ports to start with.

Beyond that, and only an input swap away, I love how easy this is to use with a desktop through HDMI or DisplayPort. I can hook up a handful of devices and run them through one powerful display, not compromising on any use case, but maximizing your device use and productivity.

Another thing that I realized right away was the anti-glare screen. It's not perfect, and if there is direct light it will be annoying, but due to the finish of the monitor you can have sunlight or a lamp or an overhead light shining on the computer and not have it slow you down, effect you, or even bother you like you would feel with a standard monitor with a glossy, glass front.

We've used this monitor for just about everything in our testing, and it has held up fantastically. We have used it for light gaming, some photo editing, some browsing, and a lot of heavy productivity work. It's not only a great monitor for during business hours work, but it's also great for those who would love a chance to use their big purchase of a quality monitor for gaming and after-hours adventures as well.

For most people, this monitor is fantastic. Those with a niche probably don't grab this monitor, and there is better for what you may need for your role, but for the rest of us, this monitor is great.

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Attributes

Notes

Rating

Design

Simple and minimalist

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ease of use

Easy to use

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Practicality

Right for most people

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Price

Fairly expensive

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: Final verdict

The Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus is a serious choice for professionals who want a high-resolution monitor that provides better image quality and includes an abundance of connectivity and ergonomic features designed to enhance user comfort.

Although it is in a higher price range, the great mix of 4K resolution, USB-C with Power Delivery capability, and highly adaptable stand makes it well worth the investment for users who place a premium on productivity in their workflow.

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The world's biggest computing tech show, Computex 2025, is back - and once again we'll be on the ground in Taipei, Taiwan to bring you all the latest news, reviews and opinions on all the coolest gadgets, laptops, components, and more.

Some of the biggest names in computing, including Nvidia, AMD and Qualcomm, will be holding keynote presentations - and in this live blog we'll be reporting direct from the event, so you'll get the very latest updates on what the future holds for laptops, PCs, networking and much more.

A key theme of this year's Computex event is Artificial Intelligence (AI), so we expect a lot of companies will take the opportunity to show how putting AI in their products will help improve our lives. Will it finally convince consumers that AI laptops are worth buying? Hopefully, we'll find out this week.

So, keep this page bookmarked to find out all the latest consumer and B2B news and launches from Computex 2025.

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Matt Hanson reporting in! I've arrived in Taipei and ready to see what Computex 2025 has in store.

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If you're wondering what I'm looking forward to seeing at Computex 2025, then check out my article on what I expect to see. Spoiler alert: I think there's going to be A LOT of AI.

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First stop is visiting Acer's pre-Computex preview. The company announced all of its new devices a few days ago, and now I get a chance to see them in the flesh.

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I'm currently taking a look at the Acer Swift X 14 - a great looking thin and light laptop with an OLED screen that looks fantastic in real life. It comes with the latest Intel Core Ultra chips (up to an Ultra 9), and can even fit in an Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU.

That's pretty impressive for such a thin laptop - I can easily hold it in one hand. This isn't a gaming laptop, however, and is more aimed at content creators and digital creatives.

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Always good to see a laptop for creatives that comes with a microSD slot.

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There's also the Acer Swift X 14 AI. As far as I can tell, it's pretty much identical to the Swift X 14, but with AMD processors instead - up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365.

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Here's the Swift Go 16 AI. Has a 2K OLED display and an Intel Core Ultra CPU capable of 120 TOPS (essentially how good the NPU is at AI tasks). Most Copilot+ PCs at the moment offer around 40 TOPS (trillion operations per second), so this should be quite a bit faster at on-device AI tasks.

Will anyone care though?

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One thing I really like about this laptop is that the touchpad features quick-access icons to launch apps, mute the volume and more. It's a nice touch.

Touch... get it?

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This is the Swift Edge 14 AI. It's main selling point (apart from the AI features, again this comes with an Intel CPU capable of 120 TOPS), is it's ultra-light weight.

It's less than 1KG and feels really light. You'd hardly notice carrying it around with you. This comes at a slight cost, as it feels a bit cheaper than some of the other laptops here. But, as with the LG gram lineup of laptops, the fact you get a powerful laptop that feels so light is really impressive. Definitely one to look out for.

Right, going to move on from the Swift laptops for a while and take a look at Acer's Predator lineup of gaming laptops.

Look at these beauties. We have the Nitro 18 AI (notice a trend?), which comes with up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070Ti GPU, and 2560 x 1600 18-inch screen.

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I played a bit of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on it, as you'd expect with an RTX 5070Ti GPU, it runs brilliantly at 1440p.

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We also have the Nitro 16S AI (above) and the Nitro 16 AI (below). I wonder what the S stands for...

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All of these laptops come with liquid metal thermal grease to keep them cool when gaming. It's a noisy environment here so can't really tell if they are loud. There doesn't seem to be any noticable fan noise.

OK, so figured out the 'S' means 'slim'. The Nitro 16S AI is less than 19.9mm thick. However, I don't see too much difference between that and the standard Nitro 16 AI (on the left).

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It might be quite hard to see but I placed the Nitro 16 AI on top of the 'S' version and you can see there is a slight difference in thickness. Not enough to justify a much higher price, though.

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Next up is the Nitro V 16S AI. This is a more affordable version of the 16S. It has the same 'slim' design, and is a bit lighter than the 16S. However, the GPU choice tops out at an RTX 5070 - still a very good laptop GPU, but not as powerful as the RTX 5070 Ti that the 16S can come with.