Computer upgrade guides
Laptop and desktop upgrade limits for brands we review — RAM, storage, GPU, and CPU realism checks.
Acer
Swift, Predator, Aspire, and Nitro upgrade guides.
Apple
MacBook and Mac mini — memory fixed at purchase; storage via service or Thunderbolt.
ASUS
ROG, Zenbook, TUF, ExpertBook, and Vivobook guides.
Chromebook
Chrome OS laptops — mostly soldered RAM; storage rarely upgradeable.
Dell
XPS, Inspiron, Latitude, and Alienware upgrade paths.
Framework
Modular laptops designed for repair and upgrades — RAM, storage, and mainboard swaps.
HP
Spectre, EliteBook, Victus, Omen, and Envy upgrade paths.
Lenovo
ThinkPad, Legion, Yoga, and IdeaPad upgrade guides.
LG
LG Gram ultralight laptops — mostly soldered RAM, M.2 SSD upgrades.
Microsoft
Surface Laptop, Pro, and Studio — mostly sealed RAM, SSD varies by model.
MSI
Katana, Prestige, Raider, and Thin gaming/creator lines.
Razer
Blade gaming ultrabooks — soldered RAM on recent models, dual M.2 common.
Samsung
Galaxy Book Pro and Ultra — premium ultrabooks with limited upgrades.