Laptop

June 2025 update. One does not need a power-hungry, bulky tower PC to enjoy the latest games. Modern mini PCs use mobile components to deliver high performance in a compact form factor, similar to gaming laptops. But are they a better investment than a gaming notebook?

June 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.

June 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.

Q2 2025 update. Many modern notebooks feature touchscreens, but only a few support stylus input. This article highlights the best-rated convertibles and 2-in-1 tablets that are fully stylus-enabled.

#Ad MSI bets big, on big, and with the Dragon Edition Norse Myth for the Titan 18 HX, the AMD X3D-powered Raider A18 HX and the sleek, yet powerful Stealth 18 HX AI, we had the chance to check out three very different laptops betting on high-res 4K displays.

With the release of Qualcomm's Windows on ARM Snapdragon platform, we got a new contender in the world of mobile CPUs since mid-2024. But both AMD and Intel make really good silicon as well, and we had the chance to test both the Surface Laptop 7 15 and the Surface Pro against their Snapdragon-powered siblings.

#Ad MSI just launched a plethora of new devices at Computex 2025, and alongside new RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 laptops, we got our hands on some new special editions, the first AMD Z2 Extreme-powered handheld, and an early look at their next-gen productivity laptops.

May 2025 update. Mobile laptops, also known as subnotebooks, stand out with their extremely compact design, lightweight build, and excellent battery life. They're ideal for anyone who needs a laptop that's easy to carry and reliable when working on the go. This article lists the best subnotebooks we've recently tested and reviewed.

Razer just refreshed their 14" and upgraded to an RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 running at 115W in a much thinner chassis. As per usual, overall build quality is simply second-to-none, but especially with the G14, there is some very stiff competition happening within this form factor. We had a chance to get some early hands-on time with this beauty, so please enjoy our little preview video and stay tuned for the full review, which we hope will be coming soon!

May 2025 update. Convertible laptops are different. They have a special hinge; thanks to that, they can be used as both a notebook and a tablet. 2-in-1s are suitable for numerous tasks and use cases, from private use in the living room and at the garden table to the education sector or professional environment, since convertibles are very suitable for presentations. The best convertibles we know of are listed in this article.

June 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.

During Computex 2025, we had the chance to test early samples of MSI's new Stealth A16 with an RTX 5060 and the massive Crosshair 18 HX powered by an RTX 5070, and we actually got some pretty interesting results. The RTX 5060 especially looks like a very solid mobile GPU that does not break the bank!