It’s that time of year again, when the biggest computing and gaming brands gather together to showcase their latest and greatest innovations at Computex.
To see first-hand what’s new and coming soon in the world of computing hardware, the Trusted Reviews team hopped on a flight to Taipei, where the annual exhibition is held. We’ve rounded up our list of the best, most innovative products that we’ve spotted on the Computex show floor.
Keep reading to see what we’re most excited to get our hands on in the coming months.
Hailed as the world’s first 80 TOPS NPU AI Mini PC, the Asus Ascent QN10 proves you don’t need a huge desktop setup to benefit from seriously powerful AI processing. Thanks to the Snapdragon X2 Elite chip and Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, the Ascent QN10 is designed to run multiple intelligence experiences at once – all housed in a compact 130 x 130 x 40mm form factor weighing 720g.
To celebrate 20 years of ROG, the brand has unveiled the Xbox Ally X20, a collector’s item that builds upon the success of the ROG Xbox Ally X and includes thoughtful tweaks and improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
Not only does the Xbox Ally X20 boast a sleek translucent black chassis with gold-accented fans, but it’s also fitted with a larger 7.4-inch OLED panel that can reach a peak brightness of up to 1400 nits.
Prefer desktop gaming to handheld? ROG’s latest 32-inch monitor is one for you. With a 4K QD-OLED panel that supports up to a 240Hz refresh rate, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM promises to deliver vibrant colours and excellent contrast. Plus, with a 0.03ms response time, you can expect blur-free action too.
Although the Alienware 15 laptop is a gaming-first device that promises “jaw-dropping graphics” thanks to Nvidia Max-Q and Nvidia Blackwell GPU, the machine also offers reliable performance for work and everyday tasks too. With Intel Core Series 2 at its helm, Alienware 15 is a great all-round choice for gamers who want a more versatile laptop.
The Alienware AW3426DW builds upon its predecessor (the AW3425DW) and adds welcome improvements to enhance the overall performance. Its five-stack Penta Tandem design results in sharper text, improved brightness, and better energy efficiency, while the refresh rate has been boosted to a smoother 280Hz. At the time of writing, exact pricing is still unknown, but we do know that the monitor will launch globally in July.
With a starting price of just $699/£699, and positioned as a rival to the affordable MacBook Neo, the Dell XPS 13 is designed for those who don’t necessarily need intense power but rather need a lightweight, portable laptop that can handle most tasks and applications without breaking a sweat.
Dell explains that the XPS 13 isn’t only the thinnest and lightest XPS laptop ever made, but it’s actually smaller and lighter than the MacBook Neo – and boasts a larger, touchscreen display. Plus, with a promise of up to 27 hours of battery life, the XPS 13 could be a brilliant option for students, office workers, and those always on the go.
Hailed as the 420’s smaller and lighter sibling, the Havn HS 360 is a long-awaited PC case. With support for BTF ATX motherboards, a new airflow design and a 31.8% tighter bend in the glass panel, all housed in more compact dimensions than its alternative, the HS 360 is perfect for those who don’t need the hefty 420.
Perfect for those on a budget, the Duck OK-M is an affordable mechanical keyboard that’s designed for everyday use.
With hot-swappable switches for easy replacement without soldering, a gasket-mount design and acoustic dampening for a quieter, more comfortable typing experience, the OK-M will work for everyone from students to professionals. The keyboard also sports side RGB lighting to help liven up your office.
Sure, the thought of a mighty processor that can handle multiple intense tasks at once is undoubtedly impressive – but it’s not really necessary for most users. That’s where Qualcomm’s Snapdragon C chip comes in.
The new entry-level processor is designed for more affordable laptops starting at just $300 and promises to deliver smooth web browsing and video streaming, and even includes an integrated NPU for AI capabilities. It’s a promising chip that will suit students, families and small businesses.
Designed for AI, creating and gaming, Nvidia’s new RTX Spark superchip promises to reinvent Windows PCs. Fitted with an Nvidia Blackwell RTX GPU and a 20-core Nvidia Grace CPU, the superchip is set to launch in upcoming Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft Surface, and MSI laptops, as well as compact desktops, starting this autumn.
These laptops include the Asus ProArt P16, Dell XPS 16, HP OmniBook X 14, Lenovo Yoga Pro 9n, Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra and the MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI Plus.
With a lightweight, sleek aluminium design, a 180° hinge that opens flat, and an Intel Core Series 3 processor under its hood, the Swift Air 14 is a brilliant choice for casual users. It’s also fitted with plenty of useful apps, including AI-powered tools to help enhance your everyday use.
Acer promises the laptop will deliver up to a whopping 19 hours of battery life, while a quick 30-minute charge will add 50% more battery life.
Combining space-tech and data centre-grade design, the Gigabyte Aorus X870E Infinity Next is the world’s first motherboard to feature aerospace-grade 3D metal printing and “low earth orbit satellite capacitor” technology, too.
Its AI Gyroid M.2 heatsink structure, achievable only through 3D metal printing, delivers up to 44% greater cooling surface area, which works alongside the 3D-printed vapour chamber and honeycomb metal backplate to deliver flagship thermal engineering that’s “beyond traditional limits”.
Not only that, but thanks to its 64 power phases that deliver up to 5120 amps of total current, a new benchmark for extreme power delivery and next-generation performance has been set.
Promising to revolutionise computing and transform ultrabooks into “ultimate gaming rigs”, the Aorus RTX 5090 AI Box enables laptops to achieve near-desktop-level graphics performance.
Powered by Nvidia Blackwell architecture, with 32GB of VRAM and over 3000 TOPS, the RTX 5090 AI Box is not only a mighty machine for gamers, but also enables creative professionals to edit videos, create 3D renders and more.
At 11.46L, the Magnus One Ultra is hailed as being the smallest PC equipped with a Desktop GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card and Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. With Nvidia Blackwell architecture, 4K AAA ray-traced graphics and AI-enabled workflows, the Magnus One Ultra promises to deliver performance that “crushes any other PC of the same, or even bigger, form factors”.
Jess joined the Trusted Reviews team early in 2024, after working for almost three years in lifestyle and technology PR. Using the skills gained from her previous role, Jess has taken on a new challenge, taking the plunge into writing and journalism, with a particular interest in smart home technology. She is also an English graduate from Goldsmiths College and when she’s not typing away at her desk, Jess loves to travel, with her favourite places being Rio de Janeiro, Barcelona and Rome.
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