Compact class. With the Predator Triton 14, Acer has expanded its range of compact gaming laptops with an additional model. The 14-inch device offers bags of power, (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4050), a very bright 16:10 aspect ratio display (WQXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync) and a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

RTX 4050 and Advanced Optimus. The new Yoga Pro 9i 14 is Lenovo’s flagship consumer device and packed with features like the extremely bright Mini-LED panel with 165 Hz, a Core i7 processor as well as Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop inside a compact 14-inch chassis. The only problem is the battery runtime, where you will have to make some compromises.
Intel Core i7-13705H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.7 kg

Windows 11 + Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3. Like it or not, Windows ARM is here to stay regardless of all the criticisms. The Robo & Kala TW220 directly targets the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 ARM by offering OLED instead of IPS and a much lower starting price of just US$599
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 | 12.60" | 712 g

Magnesium and liquid metal. Schenker updates the slim Vision 16 Pro multimedia laptop with current hardware from Intel and Nvidia. The new GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop graphics chip brings a lot of gaming performance to the matte WQHD panel with 240 Hz. Considering the low weight, the maintenance options are also very good.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

An economical RTX 4060. The Acer Predator Helios 16 is simultaneously a solid and quiet gaming laptop with many high-end aspects. Thanks to the economical RTX 4060 and its mature cooling system, gaming sessions will not result in sudden deafness despite the potent 16-core CPU. We were also positively surprised by the fast QHD display and although we were not dealing with the mini-LED display variant, its deployment can be found in the key lighting.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

The Pro 15 for budget foxes. If you can do without a metal case and a full RGB keyboard, you do not necessarily have to go for the expensive XMG Pro 15. In our test, the XMG Focus 15 is just as performant and only has to take a back seat in few aspects. In return, the base price of the Focus 15 is about €400 less than that of the Pro 15 for practically similar performance.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

RTX 4050 for $1,699.99. The new MSI Stealth 14 Studio was presented at the beginning of this year and aside from targeting gamers, the device also aims to speak to users who are searching for great performance within a compact 14-inch case. The Core i7-13700H and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop's performance has hit the mark, however, the laptop isn't without its flaws: its keyboard and short runtimes, to name a few.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

The gaming workstation. A solid and understated design paired with computational power. This is the figure the XMG Pro 15 E23 cuts in our review. Whether as a laptop for content creators or gamers, the XMG Pro 15 impresses with powerful Nvidia graphics and a wonderful QHD display which covers the P3 color space.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Almost like a Nintendo Switch with Windows. The OneXPlayer 2 takes the Nintendo Switch as a reference model and offers a gaming handheld with detachable controllers. Thanks to AMD's Zen3+, there is enough performance, but a lack of software adjustments makes Windows difficult to use.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | AMD Radeon 680M | 8.40" | 864 g

Annoying fan & reduced performance. Acer have updated their Swift X 14 - this time giving the multimedia laptop a fresh new case, a new OLED panel as well as new components from Intel and Nvidia. Unfortunately, the total package of this $1,400 device seems to only impress on paper and next to its relatively short battery life in everyday use, the laptop's cooling system also proves to cause some issues.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.5 kg

Quiet times. The gaming laptop's i7-13700H and the RTX 4060 are perfectly suited to modern games. And, on top of that, the Nitro 17 hardly suffers from any weaknesses. So far, so predictable. The clever power management implementation makes all the difference and ensures Acer's laptop is quiet despite its power.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kg

Configurable, many connections. Schenker's VIA 15 Pro is a 15.6-inch office laptop with an AMD processor and a matte WQHD IPS panel with 165 Hz. Besides two SO-DIMM slots, two SSDs can also be installed and the large battery enables very long battery runtimes.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.4 kg

Core i9-13980HX and RTX 4070 Laptop. Asus offers a powerful machine for creative users in the ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED. Intel's Core i9-13980HX and the GeForce RTX 4070 laptop take care of performance-related matters, but the new 120 Hz OLED panel is not completely convincing.
Intel Core i9-13980HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Subnotebook powered by Ryzen. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 AMD has already delivered a convincing outing with Ryzen 5000. Since last year, the same platform is available with Ryzen 6000. The compact ThinkPad for business customers does not disappoint and is still a good choice, even in the year 2023.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U | AMD Radeon 660M | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

LifeBook E series, now with AMD. Classic business laptops are a dying breed but the compact Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A is rushing to help; with two RAM slots, long key travel, AMD power, RJ45, easy servicing and long battery life. However, the Japanese manufacturer has made a clear faux pas, especially when it comes to the laptop's $850 price tag.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

New processor, same performance. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11 is only a small update with a current Intel Raptor Lake processor that barely offers additional power plus the standard built-in, low-power display is getting on a bit now. So, is the high price justified?
Intel Core i7-1365U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Perfect Windows ultrabook?! The new MateBook X Pro comes in the familiar 2022 design but can offer a bit more computing power with a new Intel Core i7-1360P. The well-known and good case, including a large display with many features, is a great companion. We will clarify the strengths and weaknesses of the MateBook X Pro 2023 in this review.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.20" | 1.3 kg

Playing the big guy. The entry-level gaming laptop is well-equipped with its Intel Core i5-12500H and RTX 4050 and can run current games at Full HD really well. So far, so unsurprising. But: In quiet mode, the performance hardly drops and the noise levels remain remarkably low.
Intel Core i5-12500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kg

High-end OLED laptop. Asus' new ZenBook 14X comes equipped with the powerful Intel Core i9-13900H. With an above-average robust case, an OLED display with 120 Hz and very good battery life, the ZenBook impresses, but the processor has its limits. More about that in the following review.
Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.50" | 1.6 kg

Teamwork. AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 power Acer's gaming laptop. They are joined by a bright, 16:10 aspect ratio, 16-inch display (WQXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync), a USB-4 port and very good battery life. The results are impressive. Find out more in our extensive review.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

Business style in the midrange. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G2 was one of our top-rated ThinkPad laptops last year. The ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 successor, with its Alder Lake CPU, still does many things right, but some things have also become worse in the business convertible.
Intel Core i7-1265U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Focused on games. The Focus 17 wants to convince with its core competencies alone. And those read quite impressive: An i9-13900HX with 32 threads, a 240 Hz panel, and the RTX 4070 promise a high speed even in current games without sacrificing details. On the other hand, our review will show where savings have been made.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Perfect for 1080p. Asus' TUF Gaming A15 delivers good gaming performance in 1080p thanks to its AMD Ryzen processor and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. Its 144-Hz IPS panel looks great, too. So, is this the perfect budget gamer?
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.2 kg