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Do Gaming Laptops Still Murder Their Batteries?
Do gaming laptops still murder their batteries, or has efficiency finally caught up with performance? The answer sits somewhere between smarter hardware and how the machine is actually used.
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
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Do gaming laptops still murder their batteries, or has efficiency finally caught up with performance? The answer sits somewhere between smarter hardware and how the machine is actually used.

Why do smartwatches use green light rather than any other colour? The answer lies in how skin, blood flow and light interact when a sensor sits against the wrist.

Here are 11 to clock as we head into the new realms of 2026

When winter arrives, boots become as much about practicality as they are about style

‘Even when fermented fully, it rarely gets above 12.5 per cent, and the sweeter versions, whose fermentation is halted early to retain sugar, can often be much lower’

We blind-tasted a host of alcohol-free porters, pale ales and pilsners to discover which – if any – should have you reaching for your bottle opener

The steps to sculpting yourself into 007 greatness

We dip into the world’s finest cold-water vessels

From drinking the wrong types of alcohol to not getting enough sleep, here’s why those pounds haven’t shifted

Where should you begin? Which foodstuffs should you focus on? When will you see results? Luke Worthington, a fitness expert with more than 25 years in the game, lays out the fundamentals

A man’s cologne should arrive a moment before he does and linger just long enough to be missed; presence, not proclamation, is the art.

A holiday & hosting special

The most iconic nightclubs in the Alps

Rain reveals the truth of any jacket. How waterproof are wax jackets depends on upkeep as much as fabric, with performance shaped by age, weather and the last time the cloth was rewaxed.

An exhaustive, extensively researched, deeply scientific breakdown of what your favourite sparkling wine reveals about your life

A good gaming setup is rarely about the machine alone. The best gaming laptop accessories refine comfort, control and immersion, turning long sessions from endurance into pleasure.

How should running shoes really fit when comfort, distance and durability all compete? The answer lies in subtle clearances, a secure heel and room for the foot to move naturally.

A cigar’s label carries more information than most people realise, if you know where to look. Learning how to read a cigar label turns a purchase into an informed choice.
Style, culture and the good life. The latest stories from Gentleman’s Journal.
Page 17

Do gaming laptops still murder their batteries, or has efficiency finally caught up with performance? The answer sits somewhere between smarter hardware and how the machine is actually used.

Why do smartwatches use green light rather than any other colour? The answer lies in how skin, blood flow and light interact when a sensor sits against the wrist.

Here are 11 to clock as we head into the new realms of 2026

When winter arrives, boots become as much about practicality as they are about style

‘Even when fermented fully, it rarely gets above 12.5 per cent, and the sweeter versions, whose fermentation is halted early to retain sugar, can often be much lower’

We blind-tasted a host of alcohol-free porters, pale ales and pilsners to discover which – if any – should have you reaching for your bottle opener

The steps to sculpting yourself into 007 greatness

We dip into the world’s finest cold-water vessels

From drinking the wrong types of alcohol to not getting enough sleep, here’s why those pounds haven’t shifted

Where should you begin? Which foodstuffs should you focus on? When will you see results? Luke Worthington, a fitness expert with more than 25 years in the game, lays out the fundamentals

A man’s cologne should arrive a moment before he does and linger just long enough to be missed; presence, not proclamation, is the art.

A holiday & hosting special

The most iconic nightclubs in the Alps

Rain reveals the truth of any jacket. How waterproof are wax jackets depends on upkeep as much as fabric, with performance shaped by age, weather and the last time the cloth was rewaxed.

An exhaustive, extensively researched, deeply scientific breakdown of what your favourite sparkling wine reveals about your life

A good gaming setup is rarely about the machine alone. The best gaming laptop accessories refine comfort, control and immersion, turning long sessions from endurance into pleasure.

How should running shoes really fit when comfort, distance and durability all compete? The answer lies in subtle clearances, a secure heel and room for the foot to move naturally.

A cigar’s label carries more information than most people realise, if you know where to look. Learning how to read a cigar label turns a purchase into an informed choice.