Still too expensive. Microsoft keeps the compact Surface Laptop Go, equipping the second generation with Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs. While the performance is sufficient for everyday tasks and the case and display are decent, the price is too high and there is no keyboard illumination.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 12.40" | 1.1 kg

Finally a matte display. The LG Gram 17 (17Z90Q) is very light at 1,350 grams, and it features an Alder Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4 as well as room for two PCIe 4 SSDs. This is complemented by excellent battery life and a matte 17-inch display in the 16:10 format (2,560x1,600 pixels).
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 17.00" | 1.4 kg

Not only for gaming. With its 360-Hertz panel, RGB keyboard, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, the Gigabyte laptop is fully designed for gaming. At the same time, the Intel processor used and the amount of RAM also offer abundant power. How exactly this turns out will be shown by our benchmarks and gaming tests.
Intel Core i9-12900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg

A Plus for performance. Not only does the Dell XPS 13 Plus have a touch bar and a completely new keyboard, but it also offers more performance than the base XPS version thanks to Alder Lake P. We review Dell's entry into the high-performance XPS world through our test unit equipped with a Core i5, 512 GB, and a Sharp Full HD display.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

Risking more minimalism. P processors for the XPS Plus, U processors for the normal XPS. Dell's fragmentation shows: You can forget about the normal version with a U-class processor, if you are after fast performance in a 13-inch device. Instead, it is meant for entertainment and simple office tasks with its good runtimes, low emissions, and high-contrast FHD display.
Intel Core i5-1230U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

ThinkPad meets XPS 13 - with Ryzen. Why is there no ThinkPad X1 with AMD CPUs? That's because there's now a premium series exclusively for AMD with the ThinkPad Z series. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 G1 presents many arguments in its favor in our review, and it's one of the best compact laptops so far in 2022.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U | AMD Radeon 660M | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Endurance runner. The Inspiron scores points with a powerful Ryzen 5 APU (Barcelo), 16 GB of RAM, and very good battery life. Positive: USB-C Power Delivery is supported. Dell has chosen a 14-inch display in the more work-friendly 16:10 format here (1,920x1,200 pixels).
AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Solid workhorse. Dell's Inspiron 15 5515 is an office notebook that comes in a simple and sleek design, accompanied by up to 4.3 GHz of fast AMD Ryzen 7 power and a rather large battery. In this review, we put the laptop through its paces.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.6 kg

Switched. The Asus TUF F15 is an upper mid-range QHD gaming laptop with a well-rounded configuration: The Core i7-12650H, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop version, 16 GB of RAM, and 1 of TB SSD. The matte QHD display covers the DCI-P3 color space almost completely. The Alder Lake CPU's E-cores can be deactivated.
Intel Core i7-12650H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg

Compact student laptop The Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable is a small 2-in-1 laptop with an attachable keyboard. Featuring the power-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2, the device is designed to let students work and learn with ease. Whilst it may indeed be good enough for the intended market, the device still has many limitations.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 10.50" | 616 g

Built around the community. When the original Framework Laptop launched last year, one of its key promises was the ability for owners to upgrade to newer processors with just a simple swap of the motherboard. The manufacturer is standing firm on its claims with the 2022 refresh.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.50" | 1.3 kg

The most powerful XPS 13 yet. The XPS 13 has been a very good subnotebook for years and Dell now offers two versions, which are not only different in terms of CPU selection. How does the new XPS 13 Plus with the 4K panel, frameless touchpad and completely new keyboard including touch bar perform in our review?
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

Intel Alder Lake with the brakes applied. Until now, the MateBook D 16 has always been an affordable multimedia laptop with AMD CPUs, but the new 2022 model uses an Alder Lake processor from Intel. However, this only runs with the brakes applied, and the price has also increased to 1299 Euros (~$1311).
Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.7 kg

The sixth AMD Ryzen generation plays in the top class. With the Security Edition of the EliteBook, HP is catering to an affluent clientele looking for an uncompromisingly powerful and mobile laptop. In addition, the 14-inch laptop also fulfills high security demands with features such as Sure View, Fingerprint and Wolf Pro software.
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS | AMD Radeon 680M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Weak version. We have already reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable with i7, and now we will update our review of the i3 version. There is one thing to say in advance: we cannot recommend the CPU downgrade to the i3.
Intel Core i3-1110G4 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg

Powerhouse. With a Core i9-12900HX and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, the MSI laptop offers enough performance for 4K gaming, video editing, and rendering. In fact, it often reaches the best benchmark results we have seen from this GPU so far.
Intel Core i9-12900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Transition to Intel is expensive. Huawei has now furnished the multimedia notebook MateBook 16 with an Intel processor and calls it the MateBook 16s. Buyers also get a Thunderbolt 4 port, a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 6E module, and a bit more key travel. Other than that, there isn't much of a difference. Does that justify a price increase of 500 Euro (US$510)?
Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 2 kg

Affordable OLED laptop. Besides using Intel processors, Asus also offers AMD processors for its Zenbook 14X. This results in a price advantage; the model is available for less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,018). However, some features have been omitted, such as a Thunderbolt port, an Nvidia graphics card, and a Screenpad - i.e. a second display integrated into the ClickPad.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Premiere for the 25-watt Zen3+. Asus' new Zenbook S 13 is an extremely compact notebook weighing just over 1 kg that does not cut back on a whole lot of performance thanks to the new AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. The OLED screen ensures good image quality that is free of PWM thanks to a software solution.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | AMD Radeon 680M | 13.30" | 1.1 kg

Dull or sharp? A Core i9-12900H and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti provide sufficient performance for 4k gaming, video processing, and rendering. The matte 4k display (IPS, 144 Hz) scores with a good color reproduction and high brightness. Our test shows what else the new Blade 17 in the high-end configuration can do.
Intel Core i9-12900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.8 kg