Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
Cale has published hundreds of reviews on Windows Central, and he has a clear understanding of what separates worthwhile products from those that are best avoided.
This allows him to efficiently curate buying guides and product advice, giving readers a no-nonsense look at the options that will best suit their needs.
When he isn’t in his office writing, tinkering with tech, or gaming, Cale enjoys playing acoustic guitar (he’s a sucker for Bluegrass music), reading novels, tending the garden, and providing his two cats some much-needed attention.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt
Forget underwater data centers — this madlad froze a GPU in a solid chunk of ice
By Cale Hunt published
PCIce PC enthusiast and Youtuber mryeester is answering viewer questions one wacky test at a time.
Surface Laptop 7 vs. MacBook Air M3: The "best clamshell laptop" goes up against Apple's slim sensation
By Cale Hunt published
X vs. M The Surface Laptop 7 is better than ever, pulling ahead of the MacBook Air in a few key areas.
Best Intel Z690 motherboards 2024
By Cale Hunt last updated
Z690 Find the best Z690 chipset boards to take advantage of super-fast DDR5 RAM and more. We've covered a range of budgets and specs ready for your new build.
Best budget PCs 2024: Affordable desktop computers
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that still pack a punch. Our top desktop picks will help you find your next budget PC.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge vs. MacBook Pro (M3): AI ecosystems, ARM performance, and sleek designs
By Cale Hunt published
Windows / macOS We have the 16-inch Book4 Edge and the 14-inch MacBook Pro in for testing and comparison.
Best PCs for Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree in 2024
By Cale Hunt published
DLC-proof Pre-builts, laptops, and handhelds can get the job done.
Forget Prime Day — Samsung's 2TB 990 EVO SSD is cheaper than the 1TB model right now
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Can't decide between PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0? Samsung's 990 EVO M.2 SSD can handle both with speeds up to 5,000MB/s. If you need a new drive, you don't have to wait for Prime Day to save big.
Kensington Pro Fit Ergo KB675 EQ TKL review: A win for value-conscious typists
By Cale Hunt published
Review A split, raised keyboard design keeps your wrists and forearms comfy, but there's more to like working behind the scenes.
Best CPU coolers for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in 2024: Air-powered recommendations and AIO alternatives
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
5800X The best CPU cooler for AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X will keep the 8-core processor cool without blaring its fans. Here are my top picks for your next AM4 build.
Plan on buying a Copilot+ PC? You need to check out this deal at Best Buy first.
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Best Buy is one of the best places to shop for a new Copilot+ PC, and it's now offering a $150 gift card with the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge.
Best CPU cooler for AMD Ryzen 9 7950X in 2024
By Ben Wilson, Cale Hunt last updated
Keep it cool The Ryzen 9 7950X offers incredible gaming performance offset by high power draw causing raised temperatures, so we've found the best CPU cooler to match.
Should you buy a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC or wait for Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA?
By Cale Hunt published
Now or later? The first wave of ARM64 Copilot+ PCs is here, but are the new laptops right for you?
Best Copilot+ PC in 2024
By Cale Hunt published
They're here Copilot+ PCs are here, and we've put together a list of the top options for most people based on our hands-on time testing and reviewing the Windows on ARM devices.
ASUS Vivobook S 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: These Copilot+ PCs are slim and sleek, but you only need one
By Cale Hunt last updated
Copilot+ PCs OLED displays and number pads are standout features in these Copilot+ PCs.
Surface Laptop 7 vs. ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507): Which Copilot+ PC is better for you?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Microsoft vs ASUS The first wave of Copilot+ PCs includes 15-inch options from Surface and ASUS. We compare the Laptop 7 and Vivobook S 15 to help you make an informed decision.
Maingear reveals its new ML-16 gaming laptop for 2024, along with an enticing Launch Edition bonus for early buyers
By Cale Hunt published
AI Gaming PC Maingear did a full overhaul of its ML-16 gaming laptop for 2024, and the first 50 buyers will get a special Launch Edition bonus to sweeten the deal.
Best Windows laptop 2024: Our top 9 picks for Windows 11
By Cale Hunt last updated
Updated Most laptops claim to be the best, but only a handful are legitimately perfect for Windows 11, and we've reviewed them all. Here's our selection of the top 9 Windows laptops.
The budget laptop I recommend to everyone is 40% off, but only until tomorrow
By Cale Hunt published
Deals The Yoga 6 is a killer convertible laptop that's always on the budget end, but Lenovo's limited flash sale knocks another $350 off the regular price.
Copilot+ vs. AI PC: What are the differences?
By Cale Hunt published
AI These two terms are everywhere lately when reading about Windows laptops, and you might be wondering what sets them apart. We can help.
HP OmniBook X 14 vs. EliteBook Ultra G1q: HP's Copilot+ laptops have one major difference that significantly skews pricing
By Cale Hunt published
Copilot+ PCs HP's OmniBook X 14 and EliteBook Ultra G1q are among the first wave of Copilot+ PCs, and they're physically identical with similar performance hardware. Here's what you need to know before buying.
What is Snapdragon X Elite? Explaining Qualcomm's new flagship Arm laptop processors.
By Cale Hunt last updated
X Elite The all-new Snapdragon X chips are what you want in your next Windows on Arm device.
Two of our favorite Dell laptops are now $200 cheaper after a permanent price cut
By Cale Hunt published
Save $$$ Dell's flagship XPS 14 and XPS 16 laptops for 2024 just got a permanent price cut, smoothing out one of the main drawbacks as discovered in our reviews.
What is TOPS and why is it important for AI?
By Cale Hunt last updated
Simplifying AI The term "TOPS" is being thrown around a lot these days. Here's what it means and why you should care if you're interested in AI.