Laptop Buyers Guide

This buyers guide should help you find a laptop that fits your needs according to your settings. The results are generated automatically from our database with several thousand reviews (our own and external reviews of other magazines). You may either use simple text questions or the more complicated matrix to get weighted results. Both combined at the same time is not possible. Note that the result is only a proposal which laptops may suit your requirements. They are no editorially checked recommendations. After a search, the selected questions are adopted in the matrix. That does not work vice versa.

Also check out our regularly updated, maintained and commented list of top models for a quick overview:
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I want to play demanding games?

The notebook should have a high performance rating

The laptop should have a graphics card optimized for CAD and professional 3D applications.

I want to have a big screen

The screen of the laptop should be of a high quality

The laptop screen should be non glossy

The notebook should be lightweight

The notebook should have a good mobility rating (battery runtime, weight, size)

The notebook should have a low emissions rating (low heat and noise emmitted)

The workmanship rating should be high

Include only products of the top 10 manufacturers

The notebook should be new on the market

The notebook should be cheap

Show only devices that were tested by Notebookcheck

  The maximum price of the laptop should be Euro

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	The laptop screen should be non glossy
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	Maximum price Euro
	Professional GPUs (FireGL, Quadro FX) only.
	Show only devices that were tested by Notebookcheck
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list of results

The following list of results is a compilation of notebooks which correspond the selected criteria primarily. It has been sorted according to the average total evaluation. If there is a lack of fitting results, the search criteria are extended. So suboptimal results are listed.

Certain criteria are not considered because they are not available in the data base. For example our algorithm does not implement the memory equipment and hard disk capacity for the laptop selection. These factors often vary depending upon the equipment of a model or are configurated individually by the buyer.

1	Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Max	Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU, Apple M5 M5 Max, 16.20", 2.144 kg, 5,699.00 Euro
	Apple's fastest laptop starts to show its age - Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Max Review :: 92%	display: 90% workmanship: 89% ergonomy: 92% & 99% emissions: 77% & 91% mobility: 62% & 91% 27.08.2026
		Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU, Apple M5 M5 Max, 16.20", 2.144 kg, 5,699.00 Euro
	The 140W power adapter of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 is insufficient, but there is nothing you can do about it :: 92%	30.08.2026
		Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU, Apple M5 M5 Max, 16.20", 2.144 kg, 5,699.00 Euro
	Review verdict for the Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 - Powerful M5 Max, insufficient PSU :: 92%	02.09.2026
2	HP EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 AI	Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 7 366H, 14.00", 1.344 kg, 3,500.00 Euro
	EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 AI review: HP's strongest convertible yet is also one of the priciest :: 91%	display: 92% workmanship: 91% ergonomy: 90% & 90% emissions: 83% & 90% mobility: 71% & 90% 27.08.2026
		Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 7 366H, 14.00", 1.344 kg, 3,500.00 Euro
	There's only one EliteBook X Flip G2i 14 configuration worth getting if vPro isn't needed :: 91%	29.08.2026
3	Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606AW	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H, 16.00", 1.922 kg, 5,400.00 Euro
	One of the best slim gaming laptops gets even better - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2026 Review :: 90%	display: 90% workmanship: 92% ergonomy: 92% & 100% emissions: 57% & 88% mobility: 64% & 87% 07.09.2026
4	Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407	Qualcomm X2-90, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 X2E-88-100, 14.00", 1.559 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	Powerful creator tablet with Snapdragon X2 Elite - Asus ProArt PZ14 Review :: 90%	display: 90% workmanship: 87% ergonomy: 93% & 98% emissions: 81% & 90% mobility: 68% & 90% 05.08.2026
		Qualcomm X2-90, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 X2E-88-100, 14.00", 1.559 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	The OLED touchscreen in the Asus ProArt PZ14 is gorgeous without a grainy image :: 90%	10.08.2026
		Qualcomm X2-90, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 X2E-88-100, 14.00", 1.559 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	Review verdict for the Asus ProArt PZ14 - Stylish all-rounder with an excellent screen and powerful CPU :: 90%	13.08.2026
5	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 21V70075GE	Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 5 325, 14.00", 1.139 kg, 2,469.00 Euro
	Flagship business laptop with almost 24 hours of battery life - Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Review :: 90%	display: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 92% & 96% emissions: 89% & 93% mobility: 73% & 92% 25.07.2026
		Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 5 325, 14.00", 1.139 kg, 2,469.00 Euro
	Review verdict for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 - An excellent business laptop, but pay attention to the display :: 90%	29.07.2026
		Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 5 325, 14.00", 1.139 kg, 2,469.00 Euro
	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2026 vs. 2019 - Is this really progress? :: 90%	31.07.2026
6	Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1	Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 15.30", 1.532 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	Powerhouse flagship laptop with 32 GB RAM as standard: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15p Gen 1 review :: 90%	display: 89% workmanship: 92% ergonomy: 91% & 95% emissions: 85% & 91% mobility: 69% & 91% 04.08.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 15.30", 1.532 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	This Lenovo creator laptop always includes 32 GB or more :: 90%	05.08.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 15.30", 1.532 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	This is how Lenovo transformed the ThinkPad X9-15 into the X9-15p :: 90%	06.08.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 15.30", 1.532 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	More practical laptop charger design from Lenovo tested :: 90%	07.08.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 15.30", 1.532 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	This Lenovo ThinkPad laptop we reviewed is surprisingly repairable :: 90%	10.08.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 15.30", 1.532 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	Over 21 hrs of battery life: How to maximise it on an OLED screen laptop :: 90%	10.08.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 15.30", 1.532 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	This Lenovo laptop competes against a nonexistent Apple MacBook Pro 15 :: 90%	13.08.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 15.30", 1.532 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	Lenovo ThinkPad X9-15 vs X9-15p laptop comparison: Cheaper or faster :: 90%	13.08.2026
7	HP EliteBook X G2i 14 DL9Y8ET	Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 7 356H, 14.00", 1.212 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	Lightweight powerhouse laptop with 32 GB RAM: HP EliteBook X G2i review :: 90%	display: 78% workmanship: 91% ergonomy: 96% & 96% emissions: 83% & 91% mobility: 73% & 91% 07.09.2026
		Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 7 356H, 14.00", 1.212 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	32 percent faster: This premium HP laptop had a Panther Lake transformation :: 90%	10.09.2026
		Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 7 356H, 14.00", 1.212 kg, 2,500.00 Euro
	One of the best laptop keyboards: HP should use this everywhere :: 90%	11.09.2026
8	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11	Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 7 355, 14.00", 1.317 kg, 2,700.00 Euro
	Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 - Reviews and Specs :: 90%	performance: 67% features: 73% display: 80% mobility: 82% workmanship: 91% ergonomy: 93% emissions: 91% mobility: 82% 14.08.2026
9	HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Core Ultra X9	Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X9 388H, 14.00", 1.281 kg, 2,800.00 Euro
	HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Core Ultra X9 - Reviews and Specs :: 89%	performance: 78% features: 72% display: 87% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 81% emissions: 88% mobility: 80% 06.09.2026
10	Asus ProArt PX13 HN7306EA Ryzen AI MAX+ 388	AMD Radeon 8060S, AMD Strix / Gorgon Halo Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 13.30", 1.392 kg
	AMD Strix Halo with 32 GB RAM for $1899 - Asus ProArt PX13 2026 Convertible Review :: 88%	display: 84% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 93% & 89% emissions: 79% & 90% mobility: 70% & 88% 28.07.2026
		AMD Radeon 8060S, AMD Strix / Gorgon Halo Ryzen AI Max+ 388, 13.30", 1.392 kg
	Review verdict for the Asus ProArt PX13 2026 Convertible: Powerful Strix Halo GPU, fair price :: 88%	31.07.2026
11	Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 13.8	Qualcomm Adreno X2-45, Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 SD X2 Plus X2P-64-100, 13.80", 1.338 kg, 1,699.00 Euro
	Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 8 is very good, but too expensive with at least $1599 :: 88%	15.07.2026
12	Razer Blade 18 2026	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 18.00", 3.2 kg, 5,700.00 Euro
	The Razer Blade 18 2026 is much more expensive than before, but not faster :: 88%	20.07.2026
		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 18.00", 3.2 kg, 5,700.00 Euro
	Review verdict for the Razer Blade 18 - Extremely powerful, comparatively quiet and very expensive gamer :: 88%	22.07.2026
		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 18.00", 3.2 kg, 5,700.00 Euro
	The 2026 Razer Blade 18 is ultra-quiet, but last year's model might be the smarter buy! :: 88%	02.08.2026
13	Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA	Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H, 14.00", 1.205 kg, 1,899.00 Euro
	Asus ZenBook S14 2026 Laptop Review - Brighter OLED, but a slow Panther Lake iGPU :: 88%	display: 85% workmanship: 89% ergonomy: 87% & 93% emissions: 80% & 90% mobility: 73% & 91% 18.07.2026
		Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H, 14.00", 1.205 kg, 1,899.00 Euro
	The slim Asus Zenbook S14 shows the big issue of Intel's Panther Lake processors :: 88%	22.07.2026
		Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H, 14.00", 1.205 kg, 1,899.00 Euro
	The new Asus Zenbook S14 2026 is a great laptop, but it deserves the Core Ultra X chips with the Arc B390 iGPU :: 88%	25.07.2026
14	Framework Laptop 13 Pro	Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 13.50", 1.437 kg, 3,000.00 Euro
	Framework Laptop 13 Pro review: The king of repairability is back :: 88%	display: 87% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 87% & 86% emissions: 90% & 89% mobility: 70% & 92% 28.07.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 13.50", 1.437 kg, 3,000.00 Euro
	Framework Laptop 13 Pro improvements make the original Laptop 13.5 feel like an early prototype :: 88%	29.07.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 13.50", 1.437 kg, 3,000.00 Euro
	Framework Laptop 13 Pro has one of the brightest IPS touchscreens we've seen at almost 800 nits :: 88%	30.07.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 13.50", 1.437 kg, 3,000.00 Euro
	Framework Laptop 13 Pro LPCAMM2 is much more expensive with seemingly little to gain :: 88%	31.07.2026
		Intel Arc B390 Panther Lake iGPU, Intel Panther Lake Ultra X7 358H, 13.50", 1.437 kg, 3,000.00 Euro
	Dell XPS 14 vapor chamber comes in clutch for faster performance than the Framework Laptop 13 Pro :: 88%	01.08.2026
15	HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14	AMD Radeon 860M, AMD Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 7 450, 14.00", 1.544 kg, 2,700.00 Euro
	14-inch business laptop with excellent battery life - HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 AI Review :: 87%	display: 86% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 91% & 92% emissions: 80% & 91% mobility: 69% & 91% 18.08.2026
		AMD Radeon 860M, AMD Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 7 450, 14.00", 1.544 kg, 2,700.00 Euro
	Review verdict for the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 AI - AMD business laptop with long battery runtimes and a creaking chassis :: 87%	23.08.2026
16	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835LXG	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 18.00", 3.605 kg, 8,999.00 Euro
	Gaming Monster with 4K Mini-LED, RTX 5090, and 128 GB RAM – Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG Review :: 87%	display: 87% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 91% & 86% emissions: 59% & 93% mobility: 53% & 55% 24.07.2026
		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 290HX Plus, 18.00", 3.605 kg, 8,999.00 Euro
	Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 G835LXG: RTX 5090 laptop unleashes maximum gaming performance in an 18-inch format :: 87%	01.08.2026
17	HP OmniBook X Flip 16	Intel Arc 140V, Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 258V, 16.00", 1.893 kg, 950.00 Euro
	HP OmniBook X Flip 16 with Lunar Lake processor discounted below $730 :: 87%	31.08.2026
18	Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14AGP11	AMD Radeon 860M, AMD Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 7 450, 14.00", 1.42 kg, 1,040.00 Euro
	Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14AGP11 - Reviews and Specs :: 87%	performance: 68% features: 74% display: 87% mobility: 80% workmanship: 83% ergonomy: 86% emissions: 86% mobility: 80% 06.09.2026
19	Asus ROG Flow Z13 GZ302EA-RU073W	AMD Radeon 8060S, AMD Strix / Gorgon Halo Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 13.40", 1.621 kg, 2,499.00 Euro
	64GB RAM, AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395: Asus gaming laptop gets massive 30% discount :: 87%	15.07.2026
20	Lenovo Legion 5 15IAX11	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 7 251HX, 15.30", 1.946 kg, 2,300.00 Euro
	Lenovo Legion 5 15IAX11 review: Optimized for 1440p gaming :: 87%	display: 87% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 89% & 86% emissions: 75% & 88% mobility: 64% & 85% 29.08.2026
21	Dell Pro 7 13 2-in-1	Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 7 366H, 13.30", 1.42 kg, 4,900.00 Euro
	Dell Pro 7 13 2-in-1 convertible review: Laser-focused for office work :: 87%	display: 75% workmanship: 89% ergonomy: 90% & 83% emissions: 82% & 91% mobility: 70% & 89% 04.09.2026
22	Alienware 18 Area-51	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Intel Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 18.00", 4.179 kg, 4,400.00 Euro
	Alienware 18 Area-51 with RTX 5080, 32GB RAM and Core Ultra 9 sees 29% price drop on Amazon :: 86%	30.07.2026
23	Apple MacBook Neo 256 GB	Apple A18 GPU, Apple Apple A-Series A18 Pro, 13.00", 1.235 kg, 699.00 Euro
	Apple MacBook Neo production to be cut by 40% due to DRAM crisis :: 86%	16.07.2026