Laptop

Fast CPU and good display. With the new ExpertBook PM5 G2, Asus offers a large 16-inch laptop for business customers, featuring a fast AMD processor and a matte WQHD display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. However, there are unexpected quality issues.

Gorgon Point ZBook. Mobile workstations like the HP ZBook series are typically meant for GPU-intensive applications. Not so much the HP ZBook 8 G2a. This 14-inch workstation with an AMD CPU forgoes a strong graphics chip, instead offering plenty of RAM and a fast processor - a good fit for local AI.

Great value depending on the configuration. The 16S is a massive upgrade over last year's Dell 16 Plus. At higher configuration levels, however, prices can balloon to ridiculous levels to make the XPS 16 the better buy.

Better than a ThinkPad T14? HP's EliteBook 8 G2a is a 14-inch business laptop with a current AMD processor, excellent input devices and multiple display options. Our review unit with the LowPower display options offers excellent battery life, but quality issues affect the overall impression.

A proper top-to-bottom refresh. The Dell 14S is a significant improvement over the Dell 14 Plus especially in terms of chassis design and rigidity. It is nonetheless slightly heavier than we would like even for a 16-inch form factor.

A powerhouse with limits. The Ugreen Nexode Pro 300W Desktop Charger has what it takes to replace all the charging bricks or adapters from the desk, including the laptop charger. While there's room for improvement, it's quite efficient, and the built-in display is pretty versatile.

Two ports short of perfect. MOKiN's 13-in-1 USB-C docking station is a 160 W GaN+ charger with three 100 W USB Type-C ports built into a neat USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 docking station. While the LCD initially seemed like a novelty, especially given its cutesy animations, it has proven to be invaluable when it comes to saving charge cycles on my expensive tech. What's more, it's just light and compact enough to warrant taking with you when travelling.