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

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 (RTX 5080) opened at an angle with Monster Hunts Wilds on screen.

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 (RTX 5080) review: From zero to hero, Gigabyte soars

By Rami Tabari published 28 March 25

The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 champions Nvidia’s latest RTX 5080 GPU in its slick chassis with a gorgeous display and bouncy keyboard, but one critical flaw stunts its growth into full bloom.

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 (RTX 5080) opened on a white table, highlighting its vivid display with Monster Hunter Wilds on screen.

RTX 5090 vs. RTX 5080 laptop GPU: 30 tests prove that bigger isn't always better

By Rami Tabari published 28 March 25

After 30 benchmark tests, is the Nvidia RTX 5090 really better than the RTX 5080? The results might shock you.

Nintendo's Virtual Game Card feature might be more revolutionary than the Switch 2

By Rami Tabari published 27 March 25

Nintendo just revealed the Virtual Game Card for the Nintendo Switch, and let me tell you why this might be more revolutionary than the Switch 2.

Best Asus laptops in 2025: 5 tested and reviewed picks

By Rami Tabari last updated 21 March 25

Asus has a vast catalog of tip-top laptops, from pricey ultrabooks to sub-$1,000 notebooks.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (N6506, 2025) on a white table, highlighting the keyboard.

I love weird laptop designs, here are 3 that hit or missed in 2025

By Rami Tabari published 19 March 25

There’s nothing I appreciate more than a unique or weird laptop design. Let’s take a look at some of the best and worst laptop designs of 2025.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (N6506, 2025) open at an angle on a white table.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (N6506, 2025) review: Asus dials in its MacBook Pro competitor

By Rami Tabari published 19 March 25

The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 (N6506, 2025) offers the excellent overall performance and gorgeous display we expect out of a professional creative machine, but falls short on battery and graphics.

The HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13 might be the next ultraportable laptop to beat

By Rami Tabari published 18 March 25

HP is comes out swinging with the slew of new laptops launching this year, and the one you should pay attention to is the OmniBook 7 Aero 13. Here's why.

Asus ROG Flow Z13 vs. Surface Pro 11: Which detachable 2-in-1 is the best?

By Rami Tabari published 6 March 25

Hunting for a detachable 2-in-1 laptop is tricky, The Asus ROG Flow Z13 and Surface Pro 11 are top contenders, but which is better?

Best gaming laptops in 2025: Our 6 top picks after hundreds of hours of testing, reviewing, and gaming

By Rami Tabari last updated 6 March 25

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

A woman putting a MacBook Air M4 in her backpack

The M4 MacBook Air just made a strong case for being the king of budget laptops

By Rami Tabari published 5 March 25

Apple hit us with the new M4 MacBook Air priced at $100 less, bringing you down to just $999. But are we losing anything in this price drop? Let’s jump in.

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE just leaked and it might make you cancel your M3 iPad Air preorder

By Rami Tabari published 4 March 25

You should consider the new Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ because they may launch at much lower prices than the M3 iPad Air. Here's what we know so far.

Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) propped up by a kickstand on a white desk with Monster Hunter Wilds on screen.

Forget the MacBook Pro M4 Pro, this AMD iGPU laptop is just as fast and you can actually game on it

By Rami Tabari published 1 March 25

The last thing I expected from a 13-inch gaming tablet is for it to outpace the 16-inch MacBook Pro M4 Pro, but Asus and AMD love to prove me wrong.

Best VR-ready laptops 2025: My top 6 laptops for VR tested and reviewed

By Rami Tabari last updated 28 February 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.

HP Omen 16 open on a white desk with Monster Hunter Wilds playing on screen.

Monster Hunter Wilds wants $7 to edit your character in a game users call "everything wrong with PC optimization in 2025"

By Rami Tabari last updated 28 February 25

Monster Hunter Wilds pushing a $7 Character Edit Voucher DLC is wild for a game that crashes on startup. Character creator looks good though.

Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) open at an angle on a white desk with Monster Hunter Wilds on screen.

Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) review: The most powerful integrated graphics I’ve ever tested

By Rami Tabari published 28 February 25

The Asus ROG Flow Z13 (2025) is an excellent gaming machine with the most powerful iGPU on the market, but it’s not all perfect and the price of entry is steep.

Framework Laptop 12 open on a white table with hands typing on the keyboard.

Framework's new 12-inch laptop is budget-friendly — but it may have one very tiny problem

By Rami Tabari published 25 February 25

The Framework Laptop 12's size may concern some with regard to durability, but I'm concerned about something else.

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

By Rami Tabari last updated 21 February 25

We tested the longest-lasting laptops with 7 tests for battery life and performance. Based on that and reviews, here are the laptops with the best battery life.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M4 2024 on a wooden desk

The M5 MacBook Pro is coming sooner than you think, but not soon enough

By Rami Tabari published 18 February 25

The M5 MacBook Pro is important, and not just because of its power. And while it’s coming sooner than we thought, it’s not coming soon enough. Let me explain.

HP Omen 16 open on a white table next to a purple Xbox Series X controller. The image highlights the game Avowed which is displayed on screen.

Avowed gave me these 3 things that Skyrim never could

By Rami Tabari last updated 14 February 25

I want to talk about all the notes Avowed hits that I didn’t experience in Skyrim and its siblings. (And all the performance testing I did.)

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

Best cheap gaming laptops in 2025: 6 gaming laptops to fit your budget

By Rami Tabari last updated 13 February 25

Here are our top picks for the six best cheap gaming laptops based on our reviews and extensive testing, which include 13 tests for performance and gaming.

Will I ever get to use PlayStation Plus on my laptop? The new State of Play gives me hope

By Rami Tabari published 13 February 25

Sony announced a day-one launch release on PlayStation Plus, and I think this may be a stepping stone for greater things, like PS Plus on PC. Let me explain.

MacBook Air 13 M3 held closed in a hand above a slatted wooden table

Apple needs to do this one thing to make the M4 MacBook Air a clear winner among budget laptops

By Rami Tabari published 12 February 25

I think the M4 MacBook Air may be one of the most impactful launches we’ve seen in a while. Let me explain.

Nintendo Switch 2 price leak suggests affordability in Canada — but what about the U.S.?

By Rami Tabari published 11 February 25

If the Nintendo Switch 2 leak about Canadian pricing is true, there are a few issues with the speculation about U.S. pricing. Let me explain.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo open on a white table at an angle with its lid facing the camera, highlighting the thinness of the laptop.

I love a good 13-inch laptop, but one critical feature is make or break for these perfectly portable notebooks

By Rami Tabari published 9 February 25

The size of a 13-inch laptop can make or break the keyboard and touchpad experience. Here’s how to choose a 13-inch laptop that fits you.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo open on a white table at an angle.

MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo review: This tiny MSI laptop means business

By Rami Tabari published 8 February 25

Editor\'s Choice

The MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo offers a stunning display with a smooth keyboard and long battery life, making it ideal for business users, but the overall performance is lacking.

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