Ranking: Best ultra-portable laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

The Asus Zenbook S 14 offers a great OLED display with 120 Hz in addition to the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V. We also took a closer look at the device in the test with 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD. In the test, the Asus Zenbook S 14 scored with a high and stable performance. Asus packs the built-in hardware into a very high-quality casing. Good input devices and the extensive security features underpin the good position in the top 10 list. Unfortunately, there is no dedicated graphics card, but with the fast iGPU this can be overlooked.

The new Asus Zenbook S 14 is one of the best 14-inch all-rounders on the market. With Intel Lunar Lake, there is more power and more efficient cooling.

The new Zenbook S 14 can now be ordered for the RRP of 1,699 euros from the Asus online store at https://estore.asus.com/de/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406.html can be ordered now.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 offers a fast AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 8 cores with 16 threads and gives the compact business companion a good boost. There is also a much more powerful iGPU in the form of the AMD Radeon 780M. In terms of input devices, Lenovo does not forego the outstanding features that will also satisfy frequent typists. In the test, the 13.3 subnotebook impressed with its good system performance. The materials used are of high quality and the many different connection options are a plus.

Overall, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 presents itself quite well with a 16:10 display and long battery life.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 AMD is currently available exclusively from Lenovo. The price starts at around 970 euros for the basic configuration.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8 Copilot+ is equipped with the new Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm. There is also fast LPDDDR5x RAM with 16 GB. A 512 GB SSD is used for the mass storage, which should be sufficient for most users. The device is equipped with a bright IPS display, which displays accurate colors. As usual, the choice of materials is excellent, as is the workmanship, which gives no cause for criticism. In everyday use, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 13.8 Copilot+ delivers a solid performance, which hardly differs from AMD or Intel processors. However, it is important to note that there are still limitations in terms of compatibility with ARM processors.

The new Surface Laptop 13.8 Copilot+ is a perfect computer for everyday users who want to use the latest software versions and don't want to play games.

The new Surface Laptop 13 Copilot+ with the Snapdragon X Elite can be ordered from Amazon for €1,649. The basic model with the Snapdragon X Plus and a 256 GB SSD costs 1,179 euros.

With the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 2024 is a modern subnotebook from HP that offers excellent performance as a business device. Based on the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, the 14-inch notebook delivers plenty of performance. Xiaomi uses a high-resolution IPS panel with 120 Hz for the display. The good connectivity options including Thunderbolt 4 and the comfortable keyboard are positive highlights. Long battery life and good speakers round off the package. Probably the biggest disadvantage is the US keyboard layout.

A high-quality metal casing with many connections and a decent display - plus a good keyboard and very long battery life - the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 offers many good features.

The Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 14 can currently be purchased from TradingShenzhen for 876 euros or 916 euros including a German version of Windows 11 Pro.

The Dell XPS 13 9350 is a slim and powerful ultrabook that is characterized by high-quality workmanship and an almost frameless 13.4-inch InfinityEdge display. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, which ensures improved graphics performance with Intel Arc Graphics 140V. The laptop has a comfortable backlit keyboard and a precise touchpad. The connections include two future-proof Thunderbolt 4 ports, which means that connectivity can be expanded almost limitlessly using adapters.

The Schenker VIA 14 Pro weighs just over 1.4 kg and offers not only a very powerful CPU with the new Hawk Point SoC, but also a high-performance iGPU with the AMD Radeon 780M. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS combines 8 cores with 16 threads, resulting in outstanding system performance. Schenker also provides the Vision 14 with 32 GB of RAM and a fast 2 TB SSD. The display has a resolution of 3K and does not require PWM.

The Schenker VIA 14 Pro offers many connections and is a fast 14-inch notebook with a bright IPS display.

The Schenker VIA 14 Pro can be configured from 1,099 euros at Bestware.

The Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED offers a brand new AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and a great OLED display. We also took a closer look at the device in the test with 24 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD. In the test, the Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED scored with a high and stable performance. Asus packs the hardware into a high-quality casing. Good input devices and excellent battery runtimes underpin the good position in the top 10 list. There is no dedicated graphics card. Nevertheless, the Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED with the AMD Radeon 890M delivers good 3D performance, which is also suitable for one or two games.

The Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED is a great work device and turns out to be a perfect mobile companion thanks to its excellent battery life.

The tested Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED M5406WA is available from around 1,493 euros from various online stores (e.g. Playox).

The Dell XPS 13 9345 is based on an ARM processor from Qualcomm. More precisely, the Snapdragon X Elite with 12 cores is used. Compared to the i7 model, the ARM-powered device delivers longer battery runtimes. Nevertheless, you have to be aware of the disadvantages that ARM brings in combination with the Windows operating system. The low noise level is just as much an advantage as the improved efficiency, provided the applications natively support the ARM processor. If the notebook is mainly used for web surfing, word processing, videos and streaming, you can confidently opt for the XPS with Snapdragon X Elite.

The Dell XPS 13 9345 with Snapdragon X Elite CPU is an attractive alternative to the Intel XPS 13, especially in terms of the price-performance ratio.

Dell now offers the XPS 13 9345 in configurations ranging from €1,400 to over €1,800, depending on whether it is equipped with the OLED panel.

The Acer Swift 14 AI is an advanced notebook that integrates AI technology into a slim and powerful design. The 14-inch display delivers a high resolution (2,880 x 1,800) at 90 Hz and accurate color reproduction. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor is used, which delivers solid performance in combination with 16 GB of RAM. The long battery life and future-proof connectivity with two USB 4 ports should also be emphasized. However, the compact design also requires compromises, as the RAM cannot be expanded and only one M.2 slot is available.

With the Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S1 Elite the manufacturer has secured a place in our top 10 list. The subnotebook is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 processor, which is equipped with 12 native cores. The matte 2.8k IPS panel, which also comes in 16:10 format and offers 120 Hz, is particularly noteworthy. Medion packs the hardware into a stylish aluminum casing and the Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S1 Elite also scores points with its long battery life.

The Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S1 Elite is a well-equipped, mobile subnotebook that - like the competition - has to contend with the weaknesses of the Windows-on-ARM platform.

The Medion SPRCHRGD 14 S1 Elite is available from Notebooksbilliger for 1,234 euros. Medion also has a slightly slimmed-down version (16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, rest the same) available for 1,199 euros.