Ranking: The best multimedia laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

The Asus ProArt P16 is a well-equipped notebook alongside the 13.3-inch convertible ProArt PX13 and is ideal for content creators. With its 12 native computing units, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 offers plenty of computing power for all conceivable scenarios. In addition, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop is installed, which also has no major problems with modern games. Asus packs everything together in a very high-quality aluminum housing. The true-color 4K OLED display underpins the professional use for which the device is designed. In addition to the great input devices, the Asus ProArt P16 also has 64 GB RAM and is also equipped with the latest Wi-Fi standard (Wi-Fi 7). A disadvantage is the soldered RAM, which unfortunately cannot be upgraded. Asus also charges a huge premium for the model with 64 GB RAM.

With the ProArt P16, Asus offers a relatively lightweight powerhouse for creative users. In terms of price, however, you have to dig deep into your pockets.

The new ProArt P16 can be configured and ordered directly from Asus.

The Schenker Evo 14 is a lightweight 14-inch notebook and delivers excellent performance based on the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS. However, it does not have a dedicated graphics card. Nevertheless, the AMD Radeon 780M has often been able to show off its good performance. In this combination, the Schenker Evo 14 does not present an impossible task for light gaming. 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD are just as much a part of the equipment as the high-resolution 14-inch display in 16:10 format. The strengths also include the high-quality aluminum casing as well as many external connections and a good keyboard. The battery runtimes are also impressive and overall, the Schenker Evo 14 can secure a good place in our top 10 list.

The Schenker Evo 14 is a great multimedia device and at the same time a solid all-round device with a good price-performance ratio.

The XMG Evo 14 AMD can be configured directly at Schenker from 949 euros.

As a lightweight and thin multimedia notebook Asus has presented the Zenbook S16 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. Based on the new SoC, there are not only more native computer cores, but also a slightly more powerful iGPU with the AMD Radeon 890M. Asus also installs 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM, which also means that this cannot be expanded. The 16-inch display offers rich colors, which is not surprising given the OLED technology. The Asus Zenbook S16 didn't make any significant mistakes in the test, which earned the notebook a good place in our top 10 list. The advantages include excellent system performance, a good range of connections, a comfortable keyboard and long battery life. The disadvantages are the RAM, which cannot be expanded. The actually great display is also not convincing in terms of PWM.

The new Zenbook S16 is a great all-round notebook. Based on the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the notebook is one of the fastest devices in its class.

The Asus Zenbook S16 can be purchased directly from Asus from 1,699 euros for the entry-level model and 2,099 euros for the high-end version.

With the XMG Evo 15, Schenker has a solid and powerful multimedia notebook in its portfolio. The device is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, which gets a significantly more powerful iGPU with the revised Intel Arc 8-Core. The device itself has a very high-quality finish and also relies on a lightweight yet very stable material thanks to aluminum. The great IPS panel with 240 Hz and without PWM, which is also installed in 16:10 format, deserves a positive mention. Overall, the Schenker XMG Evo 15 delivers outstanding system performance and is future-proof thanks to its modern interfaces.

The Schenker XMG Evo 15 is lightweight yet offers impressive performance and is available with both Intel and AMD processors.

The new Schenker XMG Evo 15 (M24) can now be ordered from Bestware. The AMD model starts at 1,049 euros, the Intel version at 1,199 euros.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 laptop GPU, making it a good multimedia device. Fast RAM with 7,467 MT/s and a 1 TB SSD are installed in the 16-inch device. Lenovo relies on an OLED panel for the built-in display, which ensures great color reproduction. In terms of resolution, however, the display cannot quite keep up with the competition. Although it is a 16-inch notebook, the dimensions are compact. However, the maintenance options are clearly limited.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 delivers more performance than you would expect at first glance. The 90 WGeForce RTX 4050 GPU is the real highlight of the multimedia laptop.

Only Costco is now offering the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 16 with the Core Ultra 9 185H configuration and the RTX 4050 for 1,500 US dollars (1,400 euros).

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura is an elegant, powerful multimedia notebook that is characterized by its slim design and high-quality workmanship. With a 15.3-inch display, it not only offers a high resolution, but is also delivered calibrated ex works. The notebook is equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, which is part of the brand new Lunar Lake series from Intel. Further advantages are the fast RAM and the long battery life. The low noise level also ensures an overall positive impression, earning the device a place in our top 10 list.

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 delivers solid performance and is primarily suitable as a mobile companion.

The Yoga Slim 7 can be ordered from Lenovo. The basic configuration starts at 1,340 euros.

With AMD's latest Strix Point processors, the Asus ZenBook S 16 OLED is ready for anything. Specifically, it is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which offers 10 native computing cores. The iGPU has also been revised and now goes by the name of AMD Radeon 880M. However, it cannot handle demanding titles. The built-in OLD display, which is very high-contrast and true to color, is outstanding. However, like most OLED panels, the surface is very reflective. The workmanship is flawless and the weight of the Asus ZenBook S 16 OLED is also kept within limits. The connectivity, which offers many options with two USB4 ports, deserves a positive mention.

The Asus ZenBook S 16 OLED is a great device with a great display. The good connectivity offers almost limitless application possibilities.

The tested Asus ZenBook S 16 OLED UM5606WA is available from various online stores for around 1,700 euros (e.g. Office Partner).

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 is the direct successor to the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 and is now based on the latest Meteor Lake processors from Intel. In our test, we took a closer look at the device with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. With the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 laptop, the notebook has a dedicated graphics card for 3D applications, which can also handle some games. The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 impressed us with its well-calibrated 120 Hz display and good connectivity, including Thunderbolt 4. However, the 2024 model loses the direct comparison with the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7630. The CPU performance and GPU performance are slightly worse.

The Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 can make up for some of its predecessor's disadvantages. In terms of single-thread CPU performance and gaming performance, however, it takes a small step backwards.

Our test configuration of Core Ultra 7 155H, RTX 4060 and 1,600p is currently available directly from Dell for 1,250 euros. Without a dedicated graphics card, the device can be had for as little as 899 euros.

The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED is a modern and stylish notebook with a high-quality metal casing. The great 15.6-inch OLED display also offers 120 Hz and long battery runtimes also ensure a good overall impression. The notebook is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. Compared to the widely used AMD or Intel processors, the ARM processor still has some difficulties when it comes to gaming. In everyday use, you won't notice that there is no processor from a well-known manufacturer under the hood.

The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED is a great multimedia notebook. If gaming is not important, you can certainly give the ARM processor a chance.

The new Vivobook S 15 OLED with the Snapdragon processor is now available for 1,293 euros at X-Kom and for 1,299 euros at Notebooksbilliger.

The LG Gram Pro 16 is equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and thus offers a good basis for mastering everyday life. Due to the extremely compact design, the SoC cannot deliver optimal performance. However, the LG Gram 17 can even be operated silently if desired, as the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H delivers high performance despite its low TDP. The main advantage of the LG Gram is its low weight of just over 1.2 kg, even though the device has a 16-inch display.

The LG Gram Pro 16 is a high-quality notebook with a very low weight. In terms of price, however, the LG Gram Pro 16 is very expensive.

The LG Gram Pro 16 is available from Computer Universe, among others, and costs 2,249 euros. Without a dedicated graphics card, the device can be purchased directly from LG at for 1,999 euros directly from LG.