At Windows Central, we pride ourselves on our reviews. We often write very long, in-depth expert reviews. We also publish medium-length reviews that cover all the bases without delving too deep. And we post quick-and-dirty "rapid" reviews that get right to the point, so you can get on with your day.
And we review just about anything that's relevant to Microsoft and the Windows ecosystem, including PCs (laptops, desktops, 2-in-1s, all-in-ones, convertibles, towers, and everything else), phones, apps, games (Xbox and PC), and what seems like an endless array of peripherals and accessories for all of these things.
If it is Windows-related reviews you seek, you have come to the right page.
Latest reviews
Lenovo's latest ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 uses versatile designs and long battery life to counter some disappointments
Review The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with integrated Intel Graphics, but its performance isn't what you'd expect. Our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown
Review AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X review: Cheaper and more efficient than ever, Zen 5 tempts with an entry-level gaming CPU
Review AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X offers affordable gaming, excelling in single-core performance and power efficiency. However, minimal multi-core bumps won't benefit users with recent CPUs.
Alienware's most premium gaming laptop barely changed from last year, but is it at least better?
Review Dell has made a handful of small changes to the Alienware x16 with its second iteration, which make it a better laptop... But can it really compete with the best?
Can Acer's $500 Core i5 desktop PC be any good? I was surprised at what I found.
Review Acer's Aspire TC-1775 has been refreshed with Intel's latest 14th Gen chip, and it remains the affordable full-size desktop PC to beat.
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) review: AMD's new AI CPU challenges Snapdragon X and stomps Intel Meteor Lake
Review An all-day battery and slick chassis design from ASUS are more appealing than AMD's Strix Point processor boasting AI metrics.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) review: Lenovo has made one of the best laptops I've ever used, thanks to Qualcomm
Review The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) is one of the first Windows laptops powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X series of ARM SoCs. It's a new generation, and here are my thoughts.
WWE 2K24 review: More Mami for your money than Call of Duty's season pass
READY 2 RUMBLE Get a whole load more Mami for your money in her natural habitat, WWE 2K24
Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-44) review: All eyes on the OLED screen
Review An OLED display of this quality for around $1,200 is tempting no matter what, but the rest of this laptop can't keep up.
JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station review: I found the best gaming handheld docking station for ROG Ally X and Legion Go. Here's what makes it so special.
Review JSAUX's latest gaming handheld docking station is specifically designed to fit the new ROG Ally X, Legion Go, Steam Deck, and the original Ally. Our review.
