Just Josh
Laptops, Ultrabooks, and the Apple Ecosystem with a focus on ergonomics and portability.
Nutrition Label
Just Josh specializes in laptop comparisons, offering clear advice on ergonomics, battery life, and the Windows vs. Mac debate. While his hands-on reviews provide practical insights into daily usability and build quality, his news coverage often relies on press materials rather than physical testing. Viewers should be aware that his titles frequently exaggerate release timelines for SEO purposes, often labeling current tech with future dates.
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Notes
- !Video titles often use future dates like "2026" for current products, so verify actual model years in the video.
- !Hands-on reviews include original testing, while news updates rely primarily on manufacturer specifications.
Rating Breakdown
Breakdown across the key dimensions we rate. Methodology →
Recent Videos
Laptop Prices Are About to EXPLODE (I’m Not Kidding)
MacBook Neo: The Budget Mac You Probably Shouldn’t Buy
The 2026 LOQ is So Good It’s a Problem for Everyone Else
Acer Made a Premium Laptop for Normal People (Swift 16 AI)
Asus ExpertBook Ultra: The First Panther Lake Laptop I Strongly Recommend
MSI Prestige 14 Flip: Too Hot To Handle… Literally
The Truth About the New XPS (Unpaid Review)
Our First Podcast - Why Are Laptops Getting Worse?
Lenovo Legion 7a Review – A Premium Laptop With an AMD Problem
Intel’s New Integrated GPU vs 10 Popular Games (Shockingly Playable)
Intel’s M1 Moment Is Finally Here (Panther Lake Tested)
The Worst Named Tech Products of 2026… It’s Getting Ridiculous
What’s In My Tech Backpack 2026? (Everyday Carry)
This ‘Gen 1’ ThinkPad Might Be the Best Laptop of 2026
LG gram 2026 Pro 17 and Pro 16 OLED: The Lightest Performance Laptops
Why this rating
Evidence receipts showing why each dimension is rated the way it is.
“We're going to be doing less reviews... frankly the reviews are just not doing as well... it's hard to justify buying a $4,000 laptop to review it and get 20,000 views.”[21:00] →
High transparency regarding the channel's business model, economics, and the limitations of their review capacity.
“The trackpad is shifted to the left... my palm rests on it while I'm typing. It does have good palm rejection, but it's annoying to have your hand resting on the trackpad.”[09:12] →
Demonstrates physical hands-on testing and identifies specific ergonomic friction points.
“The RAM is soldered to the motherboard... On the Intel version, you have two SODIMM slots so you can upgrade the RAM down the line.”[11:50] →
Highlights a critical hardware regression in this specific model variant compared to its Intel counterpart.
“This is the new Asus Zenbook S 14 powered by Intel's Core Ultra Series 2, also known as Lunar Lake.”[01:13] →
The video content explicitly reviews 'Lunar Lake' (Series 2), which contradicts the provided title's claim that 'Panther Lake' (Series 3) is being tested.
“I've been testing Intel's new Panther Lake integrated graphics... This is the new Intel Core Ultra 7 258V.”[00:25] →
Fundamental terminology error: The Core Ultra 7 258V is 'Lunar Lake' (Series 2). 'Panther Lake' is the unreleased successor (Series 3). The creator confuses these throughout the video.