Because of IFA 2025, laptops are now lighter, thinner, smarter, and more adaptable than ever before. These eight portables redefine what it means to be “portable” with features like revolving screens, enormous trackpads, local AI power, and gaming beasts in svelte bodies.
1. The Ultra-Light Copilot+ Powerhouse Acer Swift Air 16
At IFA, the Acer Swift Air 16 (Copilot+ PC) stands out for cramming AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 Series (up to Ryzen AI 7 350) into a magnesium-aluminum alloy body. With its IPS panel, it weighs less than 1 kg (~0.99 kg), making it one of the lightest full-size laptops available.
Though the trade-off is a small 50Wh battery that allows for about 13 hours of video playback, it offers options for a 2.8K AMOLED 120Hz display, integrated Radeon graphics, up to 32 GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD despite its thin and light chassis.
2. The Mobile Desktop-Killing Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is designed to be the best. It has Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell graphics, a massive 12 TB of PCIe Gen5 SSD storage, up to 192 GB of DDR5 RAM, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX / Ultra 200HX processors.
Although it is heavy due to its 16-inch OLED screen, full-size ports (including Ethernet), and a large ~100 Wh battery, it is a true desktop replacement that you can carry around occasionally. It does what pros need for CAD, video editing, and AI tasks.
3. Acer Predator Helios 18P AI: A Workstation with Local AI and Hybrid Gaming
The Helios 18P AI combines powerful workstation capabilities with gamer aesthetics. It is designed to support both demanding AI workloads and high-FPS gaming locally. It has an 18-inch Mini-LED display at 4K (3840×2400) and 120Hz, as well as an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX CPU, NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU, and generous RAM/SSD options (up to ~192 GB / 6 TB).
Although its weight (~3.5 kg) makes it more transportable than truly portable, Acer manages to keep it relatively thin (≈17.3 mm) for such a large chassis despite its power. Heat pipes and metal fans are examples of cooling technology that attempt to subdue the beast.
4. The AI-Powered Multipurpose Convertible Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514
With the new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 (which has an integrated NPU and about 50 TOPS) for on-device AI performance, the Chromebook Plus Spin 514 is Acer’s flagship convertible. Wi-Fi 7, a robust MIL-STD build, a 14-inch WQXGA+ (2880×1800) or WUXGA (1920×1200) touch screen (60Hz or 120Hz), up to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS storage, and a battery that lasts for about 17 hours thanks to its 70Wh cell.
At 1.36 kg and only 15.5 mm thick, it strikes a balance between portability, flexibility (360° hinge + stylus support), and power.
5. Lenovo ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept: The Portrait-Swiveling Laptop
With its 14-inch display that can physically rotate 90 degrees (landscape ↔ portrait) using a pivot track mechanism, Lenovo’s ThinkBook VertiFlex Concept is perfect for reading, coding, editing documents, and multitasking between orientations. It weighs roughly 1.39 kg and maintains a slim 17.9 mm profile despite its flexibility, making it reasonably light for what it provides.
Among other useful features, the device supports Lenovo Smart Connect, which enables you to mirror or tether your phone when the laptop is in portrait mode. Standard ports include USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and 3.5 mm audio.
6. ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition: The Ultimate Workhorse and Copilot
The ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition maintains its incredibly powerful internals, including a 1TB PCIe SSD, 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, 14- and 15-inch Copilot+ PC options, and a new Glacier White color at IFA. The display has a full 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, a high-end 2.8K OLED (touch/non-touch), 120Hz VRR, and HDR600 with brightness levels of 500–1100 nits.
Notable features also include an 80-Wh battery, Eyesafe® display certification, and a build quality that combines enterprise durability with style.
7. Lenovo Legion Go 2: Super-Sized OLED Handheld Gaming PC
With an 8.8-inch OLED display running at 144Hz + VRR and HDR TrueBlack 1000, Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 goes above and beyond, providing sharper graphics and more fluid gameplay. Under the hood are AMD Ryzen Z2 or Z2 Extreme, up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage, and up to 32GB of fast RAM.
Although the improved specifications come at a noticeably higher cost, the battery receives a significant upgrade (approximately 74 Wh), and the controllers are detachable and ergonomically improved.
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![‘Ninja Scroll’ Is Slashing Back to Theaters in October
The 1993 samurai anime film Ninja Scroll is coming back with a limited theatrical run this fall. Per IGN, Iconic Events and AMC are teaming for a re-release on October 4, 5, and 7. (At time of writing, it’s exclusively locked to North America.) The remastered version will play its original 35mm negatives in 4K using a process that “repairs any damage and [performs] color correction to create an archival-quality digital master of the film.” Directed and written by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and created by Animate Film, Ninja Scroll tells the story of mercenary swordsman Kibagamei Jubei. Set in feudal Japan, Jubei is tasked with killing the Eight Devils of Kimon, supernatural ninjas aiming to take over the Tokugawa shogunate. Praised for its animation and action, the film was highly regarded when it came out and is considered a great contributor (alongside Akira and Ghost in the Shell) to adult anime’s popularity in the West. (That’s at least true for the Wachowskis, who cited the film as a big influence on The Matrix, and later brought on Kawajiri to direct and write two segments of The Animatrix.) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrfUIekIpEA[/embed] In the years since Ninja Scroll’s release, it’s become a bit of a franchise unto itself: it had a standalone sequel series in 2003 and a 12-issue miniseries in 2006 by J. Torres and Michael Chang Ting Yu.
Animation studio Madhouse announced a sequel in 2008 helmed by Kawajiri that stalled out, and that same year saw Warner Bros. announce a live-action movie that also didn’t go anywhere. (Oh, noooooo, that’s sooooooo sad.) Tickets for the Ninja Scroll re-release will go on sale in the coming weeks. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who. #Ninja #Scroll #Slashing #Theaters #OctoberNinja Scroll,Yoshiaki Kawajiri](https://i0.wp.com/gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2026/06/ninja-scroll-hed-1280x853.jpg?ssl=1 "‘Ninja Scroll’ Is Slashing Back to Theaters in October
The 1993 samurai anime film Ninja Scroll is coming back with a limited theatrical run this fall. Per IGN, Iconic Events and AMC are teaming for a re-release on October 4, 5, and 7. (At time of writing, it’s exclusively locked to North America.) The remastered version will play its original 35mm negatives in 4K using a process that “repairs any damage and [performs] color correction to create an archival-quality digital master of the film.” Directed and written by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and created by Animate Film, Ninja Scroll tells the story of mercenary swordsman Kibagamei Jubei. Set in feudal Japan, Jubei is tasked with killing the Eight Devils of Kimon, supernatural ninjas aiming to take over the Tokugawa shogunate. Praised for its animation and action, the film was highly regarded when it came out and is considered a great contributor (alongside Akira and Ghost in the Shell) to adult anime’s popularity in the West. (That’s at least true for the Wachowskis, who cited the film as a big influence on The Matrix, and later brought on Kawajiri to direct and write two segments of The Animatrix.) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrfUIekIpEA[/embed] In the years since Ninja Scroll’s release, it’s become a bit of a franchise unto itself: it had a standalone sequel series in 2003 and a 12-issue miniseries in 2006 by J. Torres and Michael Chang Ting Yu.
Animation studio Madhouse announced a sequel in 2008 helmed by Kawajiri that stalled out, and that same year saw Warner Bros. announce a live-action movie that also didn’t go anywhere. (Oh, noooooo, that’s sooooooo sad.) Tickets for the Ninja Scroll re-release will go on sale in the coming weeks. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who. #Ninja #Scroll #Slashing #Theaters #OctoberNinja Scroll,Yoshiaki Kawajiri")
![‘Ninja Scroll’ Is Slashing Back to Theaters in October
The 1993 samurai anime film Ninja Scroll is coming back with a limited theatrical run this fall. Per IGN, Iconic Events and AMC are teaming for a re-release on October 4, 5, and 7. (At time of writing, it’s exclusively locked to North America.) The remastered version will play its original 35mm negatives in 4K using a process that “repairs any damage and [performs] color correction to create an archival-quality digital master of the film.” Directed and written by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and created by Animate Film, Ninja Scroll tells the story of mercenary swordsman Kibagamei Jubei. Set in feudal Japan, Jubei is tasked with killing the Eight Devils of Kimon, supernatural ninjas aiming to take over the Tokugawa shogunate. Praised for its animation and action, the film was highly regarded when it came out and is considered a great contributor (alongside Akira and Ghost in the Shell) to adult anime’s popularity in the West. (That’s at least true for the Wachowskis, who cited the film as a big influence on The Matrix, and later brought on Kawajiri to direct and write two segments of The Animatrix.) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrfUIekIpEA[/embed] In the years since Ninja Scroll’s release, it’s become a bit of a franchise unto itself: it had a standalone sequel series in 2003 and a 12-issue miniseries in 2006 by J. Torres and Michael Chang Ting Yu.
Animation studio Madhouse announced a sequel in 2008 helmed by Kawajiri that stalled out, and that same year saw Warner Bros. announce a live-action movie that also didn’t go anywhere. (Oh, noooooo, that’s sooooooo sad.) Tickets for the Ninja Scroll re-release will go on sale in the coming weeks. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who. #Ninja #Scroll #Slashing #Theaters #OctoberNinja Scroll,Yoshiaki Kawajiri](https://gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2026/06/ninja-scroll-hed-1280x853.jpg "‘Ninja Scroll’ Is Slashing Back to Theaters in October
The 1993 samurai anime film Ninja Scroll is coming back with a limited theatrical run this fall. Per IGN, Iconic Events and AMC are teaming for a re-release on October 4, 5, and 7. (At time of writing, it’s exclusively locked to North America.) The remastered version will play its original 35mm negatives in 4K using a process that “repairs any damage and [performs] color correction to create an archival-quality digital master of the film.” Directed and written by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and created by Animate Film, Ninja Scroll tells the story of mercenary swordsman Kibagamei Jubei. Set in feudal Japan, Jubei is tasked with killing the Eight Devils of Kimon, supernatural ninjas aiming to take over the Tokugawa shogunate. Praised for its animation and action, the film was highly regarded when it came out and is considered a great contributor (alongside Akira and Ghost in the Shell) to adult anime’s popularity in the West. (That’s at least true for the Wachowskis, who cited the film as a big influence on The Matrix, and later brought on Kawajiri to direct and write two segments of The Animatrix.) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrfUIekIpEA[/embed] In the years since Ninja Scroll’s release, it’s become a bit of a franchise unto itself: it had a standalone sequel series in 2003 and a 12-issue miniseries in 2006 by J. Torres and Michael Chang Ting Yu.
Animation studio Madhouse announced a sequel in 2008 helmed by Kawajiri that stalled out, and that same year saw Warner Bros. announce a live-action movie that also didn’t go anywhere. (Oh, noooooo, that’s sooooooo sad.) Tickets for the Ninja Scroll re-release will go on sale in the coming weeks. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who. #Ninja #Scroll #Slashing #Theaters #OctoberNinja Scroll,Yoshiaki Kawajiri")
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