Laptop

Qualcomm just unveiled their next-generation SOCs for both high-end smartphones and laptops, and they invited us to their annual Snapdragon Summit 2025 on Maui, so we can get you some early insight into the new silicon. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, they not only announced one of the fastest (the fastest?!) mobile processors to date, but with their second generation of laptop chips, you can also expect some considerable improvements!

September 2025 update. The allure of thin-and-light gaming laptops lies in their unique combination of slim, lightweight cases and powerful hardware, making them ideal for gaming on the go. Naturally, these products also offer plenty of performance for other demanding tasks, but gaming is the focus here. This regularly updated list includes the best thin and light gaming laptops we've recently tested and rated.

August 2025 update. A good mini-PC for office tasks can be had for just a few hundred dollars/euros. Such systems tend to have a low power consumption, saving the user plenty of cash on bills in the long run. With their extremely compact dimensions, such systems can be placed at the back of one's monitor if desired. Some mini-PCs are particularly quiet while others surprise with their performance.

Aloha from Maui! The good folks from Snapdragon invited us to their annual launch event, and although I cannot talk about anything new yet, I still wanted to set the mood! ;)

September 2025 update. Yes, you can score a good laptop on a (somewhat) limited budget. The below 1,000 range is home to quite solid all-rounders as well as ultra-mobile notebooks and convertibles. This article is a list of the best laptops for the money tested by Notebookcheck over the last few months.

With the 2025 Aero X16 and the Gaming A16, Gigabyte offers two affordable options: the Aero is aimed at creators, while the A16 caters more to the gaming crowd. We had the opportunity to thoroughly test a few configurations, and the AMD Ryzen 7 and RTX 5060-equipped X16 in particular surprised us in a very positive way.

September 2025 update. They can do it all - light gaming, office tasks, image and video editing, making them the ideal choice for many users. This article lists multimedia notebooks with the best price-performance ratio, including a few deals that stand out as particularly attractive.

September 2025 update. Featuring powerful processors, high-end graphics cards, and smooth high-refresh-rate displays, top gaming laptops are built to handle the latest PC games. In this article, we rank the best models tested by Notebookcheck in recent months.

September 2025 update. Notebooks that deliver high enough performance at a reasonable price point do exist. While finding a decent model on a budget is no easy task, we might just have the right purchase recommendation for you depending on your needs and how much cash you're prepared to spend.

Q3 2025 update. Sticking to a certain budget when making a laptop purchase might just be easier with this list. Here, we list the best laptops of the relatively affordable kind tested by Notebookcheck over the last few months.

September 2025 update. Equally suitable for creators, professionals on the go, and gamers, multimedia laptops are true all-rounders. In this article, we list the highest-rated multimedia laptops tested by Notebookcheck in recent months.

If you are looking for a laptop that you can easily and wholeheartedly recommend to your friends and family, who need "just a laptop", the Acer Aspire 16 is a great option. Powered by the latest Snapdragon* notebook processors, you get a lot of laptop for a very, very reasonable price. (Advertising)

September 2025 update. Business notebooks are essential tools for modern office work, enabling productivity both at the desk and on the go. A good business laptop should feature a durable case, high-quality input devices, and a well-balanced mix of battery life and performance.