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RTX business. The ExpertBook B3 boasts moderate emissions, long runtimes, two RAM slots, lots of computing power and Thunderbolt 4. Thanks to its GeForce RTX 2050, the 14-inch laptop is well-equipped for GPU-demanding tasks and gaming. Positive: Asus delivers this device with a three-year warranty.
Intel Core i7-1355U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Does it always have to be a pro? With the Legion 7 16 G9, Lenovo is offering a comparatively slim and eye-catching gaming laptop which is also interesting for other target groups such as multimedia users or content creators. Intel's Core i9-14900HX and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070 laptop ensure sufficient performance for the 3.2K IPS display and its P3 coverage.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

Nuisance. Alder Lake, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, and an FHD panel result in a simple office notebook for a small budget. Very good battery runtimes and USB-C Power Delivery make a 15.6-inch laptop more attractive. The fan is not a pleasure, though.
Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Out of its teething troubles? LG's new Gram has stayed true to the series. From the outside, barely anything has changed about the slim 17-inch device. On the inside, a Meteor Lake processor now powers the laptop. However, LG has quietly and secretly eliminated a few of the points of criticism which we raised about our test device's predecessors.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 17.00" | 1.3 kg

Powerhouse. A Core i9-14900HX and a GeForce RTX 4070 equip the Aorus 16X (2024) for video editing, gaming and rendering. Adding to this is a bright 16-inch display (16:10, 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, G-Sync), 32 GB RAM, two SSDs with 1 TB of storage each, as well as a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

Grainy OLED? The Yoga 9 2-in-1 G9 improves upon several aspects of the Yoga 9 2-in-1 G8, but some core drawbacks remain including the unfortunate moire effect that makes the OLED display slightly grainier than most other OLED laptops.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

OLED touchscreen and a hefty price tag. Dell has presented the XPS 14, a new multimedia laptop of which we have tested the high-end variant with an OLED panel and the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. At almost US$3,000, the device costs an arm and a leg and especially when it comes to performance, you shouldn't set your expectations too high.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.8 kg

Expensive everyday computer. With the Galaxy Book4 Pro 16, Samsung offers a flat 16-inch laptop with the latest Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake processor and a high-resolution OLED touchscreen. What does the Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 offer against the Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 competition? Let's find out in this review.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 16.00" | 1.5 kg

140 W GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. The Legion Pro 5 16 G9 includes several adjustments over last year's Legion Pro 5 16 G8 both internally and externally. However, there's no escaping the fact that the model is on the bigger and heavier side even for a 16-inch gaming laptop.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

Coherent. Gigabyte's gaming notebook offers plenty of performance with a Core i7-13650HX and GeForce RTX 4060 combination along with decent accompanying hardware that includes 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a 165 Hz 16:10 panel. Our tested configuration retails at around €1,350.
Intel Core i7-13650HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Full throttle. Power is something the 16-inch laptop doesn’t lack: the GeForce RTX 4080 and Core i9-14900HX achieved their new best results in some of our tests. The rest of the specs are likewise compelling: 32 GB of RAM, Thunderbolt 4, a bright QHD display (Dolby Vision, G-Sync, 240Hz, DCI-P3 coverage). Is this the perfect laptop for gamers and creators?
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

Mixed performance. Dragon's Dogma 2 may be good in terms of gameplay but from a technical standpoint, it still appears to be half-baked in its current state. Nevertheless, we battled our way through the role-playing game with the help of several graphics cards.

Core Ultra with 2.2K display for under $1000. The latest Inspiron 14 Plus ships with the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU and a high resolution IPS display for a decent price. However, discrete GPU options have been removed which puts all the pressure on integrated Arc 8 to do the heavy lifting.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Showpiece game. Nearly four years after the release of Horizon Zero Dawn, the highly promising sequel Horizon Forbidden West has now arrived on the PC. The action RPG has quite a bit to offer not only content-wise but also graphically. In this review, we’ll check out what the hardware requirements are for the game.

Fickle technology. Reboots, remasters, and remakes of popular game series are currently in high demand. The remake of Alone in the Dark has now been added to the long list. What about the hardware requirements and graphics in the horror adventure?

Now with Meteor Lake. Samsung has equipped its Galaxy Book4 models with Intel's new Meteor Lake processors and the 16-inch, 2-in-1 Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 offers the Intel Core Ultra 5 paired with a high-resolution 120 Hz AMOLED display.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Arc 7-Cores iGPU | 16.00" | 1.7 kg

Convertible with integrated pen for students. The new Asus BR1402FG is designed for robustness with scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass and US military standard MIL-STD 810H certification. Coupled with the 2-in-1 design and good repairability, this notebook is the ideal companion for everyday school life.
Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Sideways step for the series. It may be called the Alienware m18 R2, but it's more like the Alienware m18 R1.1. The CPU and GPU perform identically to last year's model for no major year-over-year improvements. Save yourself a few hundred dollars by opting for the m18 R1 version instead.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 4 kg

The Ryzen 7 8845HS' premiere. The new Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 is a 14-inch laptop with a fast AMD Zen4 processor and a high-res 120 Hz 2.8K OLED screen. In addition, it features 32 GB RAM and USB 4.0 for a comparatively low price.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Ships with a PCIe5 NVMe SSD. Not much has changed with the Raptor X17 this year, but the model remains one of the few 17.3-inch gaming laptops with both 175 W GeForce RTX 4090 and PCIe5 NVMe SSD options.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3.4 kg

Samsung's answer to the MacBook Pro 16. The 16-inch Galaxy Book4 Ultra multimedia laptop is Samsung's answer to the Apple MacBook Pro 16. In addition to its 120 Hz high-resolution AMOLED panel, there is a current Core Ultra processor as well as a GeForce RTX 4050 laptop. However, the Ultra doesn't come cheap.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

The Arc 7's debut. After previously testing numerous laptops featuring Intel's brand-new Arc 8 iGPU, now it is the slightly slimmed-down Arc 7's turn. The IdeaPad Slim 5 will also be put up against laptops based on the Radeon 780M. Who will reign supreme?
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Arc 7-Cores iGPU | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

From 14.5-inches to 14.0-inches. If you're looking for a traditional clamshell laptop that just works, then the Yoga Slim 7 14 G9 might pique your interest. It offers OLED and the latest 1st gen Intel Core Ultra CPUs without any flashy design features to keep prices attractive.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Fast and expensive. Around 8 months after the launch of the MacBook Air 15, Apple has updated its large, everyday MacBook and, thanks to the new M3 processor, it performs even better than before. On top of that, the Wi-Fi performance has improved. The price, however, remains just as high.
Apple M3 | Apple M3 10-Core GPU | 15.60" | 1.5 kg

The best subnotebook. Apple has updated its MacBook Air and thanks to its M3 SoC, the laptop's performance is now higher than ever before. Further improvements include its Wi-Fi 6E support and the ability to connect up to two external displays. Moreover, the blue Midnight color variant has been given a new coating to repel fingerprint marks.
Apple M3 | Apple M3 10-Core GPU | 13.60" | 1.2 kg

Meteor Lake vs Zen 4. With the Core Ultra processors, Intel would finally like to catch up to AMD when it comes to iGPU performance. We have reviewed the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 to see whether they can manage that. Will Intel's comeback be a success?
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 14.50" | 1.6 kg

Lighter and smaller, but at what cost? The Alienware m16 R2 is the first Alienware laptop in recent memory to drop the girthy thermal deck along the rear in favor of a smaller and lighter form factor. The end result is one of the most portable Alienware laptops ever created, but certain features have been omitted along the way.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

Light as a feather with Wi-Fi 7. MSI's Prestige 13 AI Evo is an extremely compact and lightweight subnotebook featuring good connectivity options, an OLED panel and a Meteor Lake processor. When it comes to its performance, however, you may have to make a few compromises—plus, the laptop's fan has its work cut out for it.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 13.30" | 967 g

Surely better without Sure View. HP releases another EliteBook 865 business laptop with SmartCard and various security features and upgrades it with a Zen 4 processor. Read our in-depth review to find out what else is new.
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Inexpensive or cheap? Our version of the Ninkear A15 Plus is available from various retailers for a good €500. In our test, the Ninkear A15 Plus in a light metal casing is clearly a top performer in terms of price/performance, although there are some compromises to be made in some areas compared to the other inexpensive devices with an AMD Ryzen 7.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

50 to 65 W GeForce RTX graphics. The list of 14-inch gaming laptops is growing now with the addition of the HP Omen Transcend 14. It may not be as well-known as the popular Razer Blade 14 or Asus Zephyrus G14, but it has enough tricks up its sleeve to be a worthy contender.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

A competitor to Diablo 4. After Palworld, Enshrouded and Helldivers 2, it is now time for another game to steal the hearts of the Steam community. We have tested whether the action-role-playing game requires a powerful computer or not.

115-watt RTX 4060 & Advanced Optimus. Up to now, the MagicBook Pro 16 was known for being a multimedia computer, however, with its new 2024 version, Honor is bringing a powerful multimedia/gaming laptop to the marketplace. The device dazzles with features such as a 165 Hz IPS panel as well as Advanced Optimus. In our review, the computer impressed us, especially with its good cooling.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

On the Mini-LED train. 18-inch laptops are slowly but surely becoming less of a niche product. Alongside MSI, Asus and Alienware, Acer also has suitable products on offer. We have put the latest version of the Predator Helios 18 through its paces.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3.3 kg

All-rounder with two OLED screens. Asus takes multitasking to a new level with the new Zenbook Duo OLED. The versatile laptop impresses with two great 120 Hz OLED screens and a sophisticated operating concept. It also comes with the new Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and 32 GB RAM.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Model maintenance. A Core i9-14900HX and GeForce RTX 4090 combo is tailormade for gaming, video editing and rendering. This hardware is accompanied by a 17-inch 240 Hz 16:10 QHD+ display, a mechanical keyboard, and a Thunderbolt 4 port. Medion even offers optional water cooling for the X40.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.9 kg

Tablet or laptop? 2-in-1! HP's Spectre x360 16 is a premium 2-in-1 convertible with a new, high-res 16:10 OLED touchscreen and pen input. While last year's predecessor still used an Intel Gen 12 CPU, this year's model has skipped a generation and now uses a Core Ultra with an NPU for AI applications. Furthermore, the device has been given even more updates and in this review, we will be looking at whether they have improved the 16-inch Spectre.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Now with Core Ultra and 120 Hz OLED. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon gets a major facelift this year to accompany the new Meteor Lake-H CPU and OLED panel with double the refresh rate of the previous generation. It's the best Carbon yet, but some performance problems remain unsolved.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 14.00" | 1.1 kg

Talked a big game. When taking a look at Skull & Bones' final ratings, it's clear that Ubisoft has made a fool of itself when announcing it as a AAAA game. In our benchmark check, you can find out how graphically demanding the game is.

Gaming meets high-end multimedia. Asus' new ROG Zephyrus G16 features a completely new and considerably slimmer design, with a target market in mind that goes beyond just gamers. The resulting product is a high-quality 16-inch laptop with an impressive OLED panel and excellent speakers that can easily compete with Apple's MacBook Pro or the Razer Blade 16. Update: 240 Hz screen refresh rate battery life tests added
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Lighter than the MacBook Air. Asus has updated its Zenbook 14 OLED, now making use of an even more compact and lightweight case. Even so, it still features an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H which, in turn, now demands more from the installed cooling unit. Its new 120-Hz OLED display, on the other hand, impresses with accurate colors and good HDR capabilities.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Focused. This HP gaming laptop comes with a fitting level of specs, boasting a Core i9, an RTX 4080, a PCIe 4.0 SSD (1 TB), 32 GB of RAM, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a QHD display (G-Sync, 240Hz). Despite having powerful components, the notebook only produces a moderate amount of noise – with the right settings.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.4 kg

OLED or Mini-LED? Laptop manufacturers don't have it easy at the moment. Intel Gen 14 has hardly delivered any improved performance, there are no new Nvidia GPUs to install—so what reasons can you give customers to purchase your yearly laptop updates? Razer sees its answer in its display: The world's first 16-inch 240-Hz OLED made by Samsung is what the manufacturer advertizes. Is its new display truly that good and are there any other new features? Our test will find out.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

Ryzen 9 8945HS Hawk Point push. Razer is starting off the new year strong with a minor but solid refresh of its smallest Blade series. Most users will overlook the CPU AI enhancements, but the minor GPU changes help the 2024 Blade 14 pull out ahead of last year's model.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

Meteor Lake and Wi-Fi 7. HP updates its Spectre x360 high-end convertible, now using a larger 14-inch OLED panel with 120 Hz in combination with a current Meteor Lake processor from Intel. In addition, the case was redesigned and Wi-Fi 7 is also available.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Thunderbolt and DCI-P3, yes or no? In contrast to Dell's Alienware series, the Dell G16 covers the mid-range segment of gaming laptops. The 2024 model relies neither on Intel's new Gen 14 chips nor on its Ultra CPUs—but in turn, its price is kept relatively low and on paper, it features a decent display. Our detailed review will uncover the laptop's strengths and weaknesses.
Intel Core i7-13650HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.8 kg

Co-op shooter. Helldivers 2 has climbed pretty far up the Steam charts within a short time after its release. This is enough reason for us to take a closer look at the hardware requirements of this promising title.

EliteBook for drawing. Convertible laptops are not the bulk of the market, but for users who need the pen and touch, they are indispensable. The HP EliteBook x360 830 G10 goes for the business side of the market, going head to head with the likes of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Powerful picture. With the Omen 16, buyers are spoiled for choice between the "normal" version and the so-called Transcend variant which, in many respects, hardly differ from one another. Read our review to discover how the 16-inch device fares against the competition.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

Zen4 second generation. AMD's latest Ryzen 8000 processors, branded Hawk Point, are a major upgrade over last year's Phoenix CPUs. In our testing, we evaluated the performance of the new Ryzen 9 8945HS in the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, comparing it to its predecessor, the 7945HS, and the new Intel Meteor Lake Core Ultra 7 155H.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | AMD Radeon 780M |

Flagship. The Scar 18 is currently one of the most powerful laptops. The Core i9-14900HX and GeForce RTX 4090 enable 4k gaming, video processing, and rendering. The bright and vibrant mini-LED display (18 inch, 2560x1600 pixel) is a feast for the eyes.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3.1 kg

The biggest competitor to Apple's MacBook Pro 14? The new ROG Zephyrus G14 hasn't set its focus on maximum performance anymore—instead, Asus aims to speak to a larger audience with the help of the laptop's slimmer and more compact aluminum case. The result is an astounding gaming/multimedia hybrid that offers great performance and only features a handful of weaknesses.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Nearly smashes the pavilion. HP aims to tap into the burgeoning entry-level creator market with the Pavilion Plus 16. The Pavilion Plus 16 is among the few laptops to feature the RTX 3050 6 GB GPU along with a Core i7-13700H, 16 GB RAM, and a QHD+ 120 Hz IPS display. While decent in its own right, comparison with similar laptops shows HP could have minimized some of the compromises for an even more compelling ₹1,24,999 (US$1,350) proposition.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

A Bathing Ape laptop. The Asus VivoBook S15 OLED BAPE Edition stands out - not only because of its design but also due to what's included in the box. Dive into our "A Bathing Ape" laptop review and discover whether the multimedia machine, its OLED display and Intel Core i9-13900H manage to impress in everyday use.
Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.6 kg

Unabashedly big with 175 W GeForce RTX graphics. Thin-and-light gaming laptops are nice and all, but they often shave off some GPU performance in order to reach a certain size and weight. The MSI Vector 16 HX is unabashedly big in order to preserve and improve graphics performance as much as possible.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

Dim screen. Anyone looking for a gaming notebook in the $1000 price range may have already come across the Victus series from HP. We tested the latest 15 inch model and evaluated it against the competition.
Intel Core i5-13500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

GeForce RTX 4060 at 115 watts. At this year's CES, Lenovo presented its new Legion 5i 16 G9 and we have already had the chance to test the new mid-range gaming laptop. Its new Core i7-14650HX in combination with the RTX 4060 Laptop power a fast 240-Hz QHD panel. Of course, AI functions are also on board in the year 2024—but to no effect.
Intel Core i7-14650HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Transformer. With its clever accessories, the OneXPlay defies classification. The strong AMD Ryzen 7 7840 is great for gaming, but also performs well in many other tasks. Only the software is not quite finished yet.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 8.40" | 876 g

Ultimate HDR laptop for $5000. MSI's biggest and fastest gaming laptop is back this year with an even larger screen size than before. The redesign aligns with Intel's latest Raptor Lake-HX refresh and is the first 18-inch MSI laptop ever since the old GT80 series from several years ago.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3.6 kg

Early-access hit. Not least because of its interesting mix of building, exploration and survival, the open-world game—created by the German developer Keen Games—has very quickly exploded in popularity on Steam. We have tested whether you need a high-end system in order to run the game.

Not a lightweight. For the G15 5530, Dell is going against the trend of slimming down devices and has given the 15-inch laptop a fairly bulky and heavy chassis. We compared the G15 with other RTX 4050 gaming laptops to find out whether the €1,000 (US$1,090) model is worth the money.
Intel Core i5-13450HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

An exciting mix of genres. Palworld has quickly become a surprising success on Steam within just a few days. This early access title combines elements from various games like Pokemon, Ark, and Zelda. We delved deeper into this visually demanding game.

Shines on the inside. Powerful with a gleaming OLED display and an acceptable iGPU. Adding to this is a whole variety of extras, creating a workstation that's true to its name. The ThinkPad workstation's features continue with a robust case, stable keyboard, security functions and remote maintenance. However, the device can't escape all criticism.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

An unexpected success. Ubisoft revives a time-honoured game series with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which has been well-received by both gamers and the press. Our benchmark check clarifies whether the hardware requirements are also convincing.

Back-office worker. Inconspicuous emissions, visual understatement, quiet keys, a large ClickPad, and hardware that can be upgraded: Acer's 14-inch laptop can compete with Windows notebooks at the level of the HP ProBook, Lenovo ThinkPad, and Dell Latitude. But in contrast to those, it avoids standing out at all costs.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Powerful and compact. Tuxedo's Pulse 14 Gen3 is a new subnotebook with a fast AMD Zen4 processor and a high-res 3K IPS display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Furthermore, it features 32 GB RAM as standard and many connectivity options. So, is this the perfect Linux Ultrabook?
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Detachable Radeon discrete graphics. The name may be generic, but the design is anything but. The environmentally-friendly Laptop 16 takes everything great about the Laptop 13.5 and bumps it up a notch with even more upgradeable and customizable components including a removable Radeon RDNA 3 GPU.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | AMD Radeon RX 7700S | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

A heavy worker. No glamour, no pomp: Lenovo's small workstation concentrates on its system performance, which is considerable thanks to its AMD Radeon 780M GPU. Its equally exceptional efficiency is reflected in the excellent battery life. All would be well if it weren't for a few unnecessary weaknesses.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

All metal, all AMD. The ThinkPad Z13 is back this year sporting AMD Zen 4 Ryzen Pro CPUs wrapped inside the same sleek G1 chassis as before. Is the lone CPU upgrade enough to justify this G2 refresh?
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Ultrabook with 2K resolution and touch display. Huawei has updated the MateBook 14 and is now offering an Intel 12th generation processor in the high-quality midrange ultrabook. Our test shows whether an upgrade is worthwhile and how the model that visually shows a strong resemblance to the MacBook Air fares in our comparison.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Affordable gaming laptop. The Nitro V 15 is aimed at gamers looking for a powerful laptop in the €1,000 (US$1,085) price bracket. Read our review to find out whether the configuration with a GeForce RTX 4050 can keep pace with the competition.
Intel Core i5-13420H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Detachable: The Lenovo Legion Go is a different kind of detachable. Instead of removing the keyboard, on this device, you simply take off both of its controllers—turning the gaming handheld into a tablet. Its FPS mode is particularly interesting, which transforms the controllers into a mouse and keyboard. Unfortunately, not everything ran smoothly in our test.
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Radeon 780M | 8.80" | 845 g

Raptor Lake meets USB 2.0. Huawei has equipped the 2024 model of its multimedia laptop, the MateBook D 16, with an Intel Core i9-13900H processor. However, it is held back by its power limits. Severe cuts have been made, especially regarding the ports but, by contrast, the battery life has improved.
Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.7 kg

Cheapest laptop? In this review, we will be taking a look at the current cheapest new laptop on the market. A Full-HD display, 8-core CPU as well as a slim and appealing case all sounds rather alluring. However, its ChromeOS, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB eMMC storage, as stated in the laptop's specs, may well unveil how costs have been cut.
MediaTek Kompanio 520 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Performance before efficiency. Intel's Raptor Lake-HX Refresh is an update of its fastest mobile processors which are used in powerful multimedia and gaming laptops, promising better performance while gaming and in single-core scenarios. We have tested the new Core i9-14900HX and have compared it with the old Core i9-13900HX as well as the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX. Update: Additional gaming benchmarks including Modern Warfare 3, Avatar & Assassin's Creed Mirage
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU |

Mini update. Schenker offers its Vision 14 with the GeForce RTX 3050 Refresh, featuring more graphics memory. All-in-all, its performance has remained almost the same and it can come nowhere near the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. With its high-resolution IPS display and good maintenance options—allowing for up to 64 GB RAM—the laptop still proves to be an interesting option.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Endurance runner. The Asus CM 14 Chromebook is a low-cost option. It does, however, have benefits such as a 12-hour battery life and a 10-year update guarantee. Our testing reveals where Asus made compromises and how the Chromebook performs in regular situations.
MediaTek Kompanio 520 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

TUF to beat for the price. It's a "plain" look when compared to the flashier ROG series, but the focus on speed and simplicity is what's most important for gamers on tighter budgets. However, potential buyers should be aware of all the cut corners.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.5 kg

Ryzen 7 Pro in P15v's successor. With the ThinkPad P16v G1, Lenovo is offering an affordable mobile workstation that can be configured with either an AMD or Intel CPU. We tested out the AMD version equipped with an Nvidia RTX A1000, which particularly stands out with its impressively long battery life.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS | NVIDIA RTX A1000 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

More performance, but worse runtimes. Lenovo now offers its 14-inch Yoga Pro 7 14 G8 with the current AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (Zen4), which may offer more performance compared to the old Ryzen 7 7735HS, however, this takes its toll on the device's battery life and noise emissions.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.50" | 1.5 kg

Actual Core Ultra 7 retail unit. We went out and bought our own 1st gen Core Ultra laptop from a retail store. Is a brick-and-mortar unit just as good as all the Core Ultra 7 press units designed for reviewers? For $1400, it better be.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

Bread and butter business with AMD. The ThinkPad T series is one of the most important parts of Lenovo's enterprise PC portfolio. Corporate purchasers get the choice: AMD or Intel for their client. There are arguments for both - with efficiency being on the side of the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 AMD.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Genre gem. After months or even years of an early access phase, Ready or Not version 1.0 has finally been released. The tactical shooter is reminiscent of classics such as SWAT 4 and thanks to Unreal Engine, it has some stunning visuals to offer, too.

...provided you can get it at MSRP. Colorful is pitching the EVOL X15 AT 23 as a viable alternative to some of the other prominent gaming laptops out there. While the EVOL X15 AT's use of the Intel Core i7-13700HX and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU makes it a capable QHD 60 fps gamer, Colorful has contend with concessions in several key areas in order to keep the official price under $1,000.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Creative gaming concept. The Finals brings a breath of fresh air to the multiplayer shooter genre. We have taken a look at the tech and graphics requirements of this exciting game.

An RTX 3080 Ti for US$1,500. Aorus has made use of a last-gen CPU and GPU in order to market the ex-flagship RTX 3080 Ti for a price of only US$1,500. In turn, the laptop's case and connectivity are actually quite modern. Will you have to make any further compromises for the price, or is the Aorus YE5 a real high-end hidden gem for money savers?
Intel Core i5-12500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

CPU, GPU and now NPU At least since the Pixel 6, co-processors for AI applications have found their way onto smartphones. Now the neural network accelerators can also be found on Windows laptops such as the Acer Swift Go 14 with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. This is one of the first laptop processors with an NPU.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Cores iGPU | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Core i7 is now Core Ultra 7. Intel drops the familiar naming scheme for the new Meteor Lake generation and the latest mobile processors are called Core Ultra from now on. Intel promises a big performance increase for the new Arc GPU as well as increased efficiency, which we tested.
Update: NPU Performance and power consumption during AI benchmarks

Office worker. HP's business laptop boasts low emissions, long runtimes, two RAM slots and nice input devices. Thanks to its GeForce RTX 2050, the device is also equipped for GPU-demanding tasks. Prices begin from about US$750.
Intel Core i7-1355U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

The biggest step since the M1. Apple has made big changes to its new M3 Pro and M3 Max chips and for the first time, the the M3 Max not only offers considerably more GPU performance compared to the M3 Pro, but it also features a much faster CPU. This is in part due to its new core configuration. But what does the new SoC's efficiency look like?

A feast for the eyes. Released in December, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora has turned out to be one of the nicest-looking games to have come out this year. In our benchmark check, we have analyzed whether the game's system requirements are correspondingly high.

Better with Intel outside. The HP Pavilion Plus 14 powered by the Intel Core i7-1355U brings with it the same niceties found in the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U variant including the 2.8K IMAX Enhanced OLED display and 5 MP webcam while also adding a Thunderbolt 4 port. The similarities end there, however, and our review finds out that the performance disparity between the Intel and AMD variants is night and day.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Apple has released the MacBook Pro 14 with a slimmed-down M3 Pro SoC and compared to its M2 predecessor, it costs about US$100 more. In turn, you get more CPU performance, a brighter display in SDR use and considerably longer runtimes.
Apple M3 Pro 11-Core | Apple M3 Pro 14-Core GPU | 14.20" | 1.6 kg

Business class. Lenovo's business notebook generates less noise and heat, has a long battery life, and includes an inbuilt LTE modem. It has two RAM slots in addition to a Ryzen 7 APU, which provides enough computational capability. The starting price is around $900.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

For your day-to-day activities. With the 250 G9, HP is offering a reasonably-priced 15.6-inch office laptop equipped with an Intel Core i3 processor and a matte IPS display - all of which can be had for around $390. The device's performance is sufficient for basic tasks but the fan quickly gets annoying.
Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Plastic with aluminum look. For around ~US$1300, Medion offers a gaming laptop with an i5-12500H, RTX 4050, Full HD display, and 16 GB RAM. That's a good price, even if it's not the cheapest for this hardware combination. We have tested whether the Crawler E40 is suitable as a budget gaming laptop.
Intel Core i5-13500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Core i7 throttling could use some work. The C315 Blitz swaps out the older 11th gen Core i7 H-series processor for a newer 13th gen Core i7 P-series option. However, the change is more like a sideways step than a leap forward in terms of performance.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

More space to work. The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G6 is a 16-inch multimedia laptop with an IPS display and an AMD Ryzen 7000 processor. At a price of US$900, you will surely have to make quite a few compromises but even so, it boasts a good keyboard and long runtimes.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Extreme battery life. The basic version of the new MacBook Pro 16 is equipped with the full version of the Apple M3 Pro, although it doesn't offer much performance compared to the M2 Pro. On the other hand, the entry-level SSD has become faster again, and the maximum SDR brightness gets increased too. In addition, power efficiency improvements allow for an extremely long battery life.
Apple M3 Pro 12-Core | Apple M3 Pro 18-Core GPU | 16.20" | 2.1 kg

Strictly business. The ThinkPad T14s G4 includes over 4 different CPUs and 6 different display options to choose from. After checking out a handful of them, we now have a good idea of which to recommend and which to avoid.
Intel Core i7-1365U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Technically average. In association with EA, the British firm Codemasters, known for the F1, Dirt, and Grit series among others, has released a brand-new racing game. We reviewed the WRC hardware specifications in further detail.

Mobile powerhouse. Apple puts its new high-end chip M3 Max into the compact MacBook Pro 14 and the result is the fastest 14-inch laptop you can buy in terms of CPU performance. However, this is also a big challenge for the cooling and the performance is not completely stable.
Apple M3 Max 16-Core | Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPU | 14.20" | 1.6 kg

A big 2-in-1. Externally unchanged, at least the new LG Gram 2-in-1 offers up-to-date hardware when it comes to the internals. In our review device, the Intel Core i7 shows that it's capable of high performance, even in a lightweight form factor. However, in 2023, LG still hasn't managed to eliminate the device's other weak points.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.5 kg

High-quality waste-laptop. The Acer Aspire Vero 15 surprises not only with a QHD camera, long runtimes and high performance, but it also features a robust and attractive design, good input devices and a bright, colorful display. Furthermore, the office laptop never gets too loud and depending on the model you choose, the price is right, too.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Major efficiency gains. Last year's Core i7-12700H was fast, but the switch to Zen 4 has done wonders to battery life and efficiency without needing to sacrifice performance. The OLED display, fast integrated GPU, and affordable starting prices make the Pavilion Plus 14 a great option for students and most casual editors.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

The series' lowest point despite its attractive visuals? Currently, review platforms like Metacritic are being bombarded with negative comments about the new Call of Duty iteration. Aside from the game's scope (DLC content for the price of a full game) being criticized, people also aren't saying the best things about its campaign (missions, story, etc). We have primarily taken a closer look at this new release's tech.

The brakes are off: The laptop with that special edge is back. In the new 18 mm thin Zenbook, Asus has installed extremely powerful hardware and finally lets it off the leash. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 in our test unit has up to 140 watts at its disposal and is thus in no way inferior to its siblings in many gaming laptops.
Intel Core i9-13905H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

The first 3 nm chip is here. Apple's new M3 SoC is the first chip to be manufactured in a 3 nm process. We've already seen the performance increases in our review of the new MacBook Pro 14, but what about the efficiency of the processor and the graphics card? We also compare the results with the new Snapdragon X Elite from Qualcomm.
Apple M3 | Apple M3 10-Core GPU | 14.20" | 1.5 kg

Quite traditional. Counter-Strike, one of the most famous and successful multiplayer shooters in PC history, gets a successor, the Counter-Strike 2. In this article, we review the system requirements for the 2023 version to see how demanding or lax they are.

Vivid viewing, middling speeds. The 2023 Asus VivoBook Pro 16 comes across as a capable choice for budding content creators seeking a well-rounded laptop. The combination of a Core i9-13900H, RTX 4050, and the vibrant 3.2K 120 Hz OLED panel indicates good potential, but our review discovers that the VivoBook Pro 16's artistic aspirations are not without limitations.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Powerfully mobile. High performance and long battery life at the same time. Compactly built and well equipped at the same time. The Asus ExpertBook B9 achieves the feat of being a laptop without any notable weaknesses. More so as the equipment leaves hardly anything to be desired - for a price.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1 kg

Massive CPU upgrade. The MacBook Pro 16 gets a massive performance boost thanks to the new M3 Max SoC and besides a more powerful GPU, the CPU offers the biggest gains. The SDR brightness of the 16-inch Mini-LED screen was increased as well. We review the high-end MacBook in the new Space Black color.
Apple M3 Max 16-Core | Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Mid-range gamer with an entry-level GPU. The gaming laptop Predator Helios Neo 16 from Acer is supposedly a cheaper alternative to the regular Helios 16, while still offering a variety of mid-range features, such as an extremely robust and sleek case, lots of connectivity options, a desktop-class CPU, as well as a powerful cooling system which makes use of liquid metal. In this review, you can find out whether this concept is a success.
Intel Core i5-13500HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Lightweight 64 GB RAM. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11 is the first model of this line with up to 64 GB of RAM. To get this amount of RAM, users have to buy a version with the most powerful P28-CPU, the i7-1370P. Unfortunately, as our review shows, this CPU is ill-suited for this elegant business laptop.
Intel Core i7-1370P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Debut for Apple's M3 SoC. Apple launched its new MacBook Pro models and the old MacBook Pro 13 is not longer available. Instead, there is a new entry-level model of the MacBook Pro 14 with the base M3-SoC and 8 GB RAM for $1599. However, there are some compromises, especially in terms of connectivity as well as the cooling performance.
Apple M3 | Apple M3 10-Core GPU | 14.20" | 1.5 kg

Almost a total success. Lenovo's Legion Slim 7 is a stylish and light 16-inch gaming laptop. Find out how the AMD version compares to the Intel rival during our test.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

OLED office. The Swift Go 14 boasts a low weight (1.3 kg), an aluminum case and an OLED screen (2,880 x 1,800 pixels, 90 Hz) with a work-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio. Furthermore, the laptop features two USB 4 ports, a QHD webcam and an attractive price (US$800).
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Business on a budget. If you're not excited about spending thousands of dollars on a fancy ThinkPad X1 Carbon, then the more down-to-Earth ThinkPad E16 G1 might be worthwhile. Just make sure to choose the correct display, battery, and CPU option.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

AMD & IPS beats Intel & OLED. We've already reviewed the current ThinkPad T14s G4 with the Intel processor and high-resolution OLED panel, and now we have the AMD model with the Ryzen 7 7840U and low-power IPS display. In addition to significantly more performance, the good battery life is particularly impressive.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Can the Core i7-1355U beat a Ryzen 5 7530? The ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 comes with both Intel and AMD options. Intel offers better single-thread performance and Thunderbolt support as expected, but expect louder fans and shorter runtimes than the AMD alternative.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Graphics gobbler. Alan Wake 2, released over ten years after the first part, is the sequel to the successful psycho-thriller from Remedy Entertainment. This time, players don't just get a detective horror story — they are also met with horrendous hardware requirements.

Alien vs Predator? The 18-inch Predator Helios 18 is a true desktop replacement, particularly for gamers and creatives. This is ensured by the very bright MiniLED display in addition to the RTX 4080 and the strong i9-13900HX. Read on to find out whether the laptop also qualifies for gamers and creative people in terms of its other features.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3.2 kg

Which is the better buy? Lenovo wants to please fans on both sides of the fence by offering Intel and AMD versions of the ThinkPad E14 Gen 5. We check out both the Core i7-1355U and Ryzen 7 7730U configurations to see which is the better buy.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Subnotebook with a powerful CPU. Lenovo’s brand-new Yoga Slim 7 14 G8 is a very interesting 14.5-inch subnotebook equipped with custom AMD Zen4 processors including Radeon 780M and a new 2.9K OLED screen with 90 Hz, which offers great image quality.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840S | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.50" | 1.3 kg

Harmonious. According to Schenker, the XMG Pro 16 Studio is a "professional workstation for content creation". The specs fit: Core i9, an RTX 4070, Thunderbolt 4 and a 16:10 display (QHD+, 240 Hz). A vapor chamber supposedly ensures optimum heat dissipation and quiet cooling.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Operating on the edge. This budget gaming notebook from Gigabyte features an Alder Lake processor and an Ada Lovelace GPU. It also has a PCIe 4.0 SSD (512 GB), 16 GB of RAM and an FHD panel (144Hz), but Windows doesn’t come preinstalled. One serious drawback: the included charger can sometimes be overloaded by the laptop.
Intel Core i5-12500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Debut for the RTX 2000 Ada. Lenovo no longer offers the ThinkPad X1 Extreme. Instead, the identically built ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 takes over the tasks as a powerful multimedia computer or mobile workstation from now on. We tested the new ThinkPad P1 Gen 6 with the professional Nvidia RTX 2000 GPU and the matte IPS panel with a refresh rate of 165 Hz.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Off to Egypt. The established Total War series has received a new spin-off: Pharao. Thanks to its integrated benchmark, the game is well-suited for our performance test. We have tested multiple laptop and desktop GPUs to see how well they can run the game.

Potential for improvement. ProBook, EliteBook, ZBook: Keeping track of HP's model range is increasingly difficult. With the ProBook 445 G10, we test one of the manufacturer's cheaper AMD-based office laptops with a surprisingly bright display.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Demanding Souls-like game. Following Lies of P, Lords of the Fallen is the second game released in a short space of time that is hugely reminiscent of FromSoftware games. We have taken a closer look at how hardware-hungry the new release is.

Compact, light, good. Dell provides a 13.3-inch compact laptop that is somewhat lighter than the 14-inch Latitude 7440 recently reviewed, but this comes at the expense of minor sacrifices. Our Dell Latitude 7340 review indicates which tiny notebook is the superior pick.
Intel Core i5-1345U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.1 kg

New name, old problems. Even though EA has been found guilty of violating gambling laws in several countries, the football simulation game FC (formerly FIFA) still enjoys a certain level of popularity. In this review, we'll take a look at the graphical requirements of the 2024 edition.

Latecomer. The X15 aims to woo buyers with its price of around US$1,050 - however, it only features tech from 2022 (Alder Lake). Our review will reveal whether this laptop is a real bargain or if it is simply not worth the money.
Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Arc A730M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

GeForce RTX 4090 with Integrated liquid cooling. After launching a handful of Legion 5 and Legion 7 options, Lenovo is finally ready to revisit its flagship Legion 9 series with the Legion 9i 16 G8. You know things are getting serious when you can't even select anything slower than the Core i9-13980HX.
Intel Core i9-13980HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Long runner. While some notebooks from HP feel more like plastic bombers, the ZBook Firefly looks pretty high-end. We tested the current 14-inch AMD-based G10 A variant and reveal its strengths and weaknesses.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS | AMD Radeon 760M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Legion for the rest of us. With the LOQ 15IRH8, Lenovo aims to deliver a distinctive, capable gaming laptop that goes easy on the wallet without the baggage of its other budget lineups. Does this plastic-clad contender succeed? How does this Core i7-13620H model fare against its similarly priced AMD Zen 4-powered cousin? Our testing reveals a mixed bag.
Intel Core i7-13620H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Raptor Lake H45 and 90 Hz display. Schenker has upgraded its compact Vision 14 Ultrabook with an Intel Raptor Lake processor and an optional GeForce RTX 3050. In review today is the iGPU variant, which achieves very long runtimes thanks to a 99 Wh battery and scores with very good maintenance options.
Intel Core i7-13700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Back to the roots. With Mirage, Assassin’s Creed is striving to turn the focus back to its original core elements (e.g. stealth). We are especially interested in checking out how graphically demanding the latest instalment in the series is.

A job well done. The gaming laptop from XMG benefits from moderate noise emissions, comparatively low power consumption and still high performance levels (Ryzen 7 7840HS, GeForce RTX 4050). Completing the setup are good runtimes and a decent price (from around US$1,170).
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

New contents, old bugs. In the past few years, hardly any game has been as highly anticipated as Cyberpunk 2077. Unfortunately, the RPG wasn't in a particularly good state technically at launch. Read our analysis to find out whether things have improved with the release of this DLC.

Core gaming business. Schenker's Core 16 (Tongfang GM6XG7X) is a great gaming laptop that needn't hide from any of its upper mid-range rivals thanks to its AMD Ryzen 7 and RTX 4070 (or RTX 4060) and a whole range of other great features such as an optional mechanical keyboard.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Raptor without endurance. Lenovo puts an OLED panel into its ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Intel. This screen delivers a great picture quality, but an important aspect of this business laptop is suffering from the screen choice: the battery life.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Leftovers recycling Deluxe. Microsoft updates the compact Surface Laptop Go and equips the 3rd generation with an Alder Lake Core i5 processor. Furthermore, there is now an optional 16 GB of RAM, but the important keyboard backlight is still missing. At the same time, the price has increased further.
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 12.40" | 1.1 kg

OLED-Convertible with Intel instead of AMD After our review of the HP Envy x360 15 2023 with AMD processor, we now also have the Intel version of the convertible as a test device. Apart from the processor, the devices are almost identical, so the Intel variant also has the OLED display and the high-quality chassis. Due to the similarity, the devices are well suited for an AMD vs. Intel comparison.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Peak performer. The XMG Apex 17 proves that gaming laptops don't have to produce excessive noise: Despite high-level performance (Ryzen 7 7840HS, GeForce RTX 4060) the computer manages to run quietly. This is accompanied by well-rounded specs and decent battery life.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.5 kg

More ports and noisier fans. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Studio is a pretty unique product and the second generation gets much faster components as well as more ports, but the foldable display is identical. This is also the case for the non-existent maintenance options as well as the high price. Update: Additional battery test results
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 14.40" | 2 kg

16-inch screen size and only 1.2 kg. The Acer Swift Edge 16 is one of the lightest 16-inch laptops in the market right now with the new Ryzen 7 7840U. There's no doubt that its CPU and 120 Hz OLED display are both impressive, but weaknesses elsewhere on the model shouldn't be ignored.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 16.00" | 1.2 kg

Sleek Sophistication. This year's Asus ROG Flow X13 improves on many aspects compared to its predecessors. The new Flow X13 GV302XV offers AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and Nvidia RTX 4060 smarts in a petite 13.4-inch convertible form factor. The ROG Flow X13 doesn't have many competitors, and largely lives up to expectations in our tests. However, Asus's gaming convertible demands a premium and there are a few things to watch out for.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 13.40" | 1.3 kg

AMD Zen 4 works its magic. The AMD Zen 4 U-series platform makes the Intel Core P-series look obsolete. Unless if you value one or two very specific Intel features, then the new AMD Framework should be a no-brainer for most users.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 13.50" | 1.3 kg

Affordable OLED convertible The HP Envy x360 15 from 2023 is the first convertible or laptop with IMAX Enhanced certification on the market. This means that the display and speakers meet the strict requirements of IMAX and DTS. In combination with the gorgeous OLED display and the fantatstic build quality, the convertible is a good all-rounder.
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Red, gold and retro. MSI is doubling down on the design of the 17-inch GE78 for the smaller 16-inch GE68. The new look may not be for everyone, but performance is admirable with some of the fastest CPU and GPU options currently available on any gaming laptop this year.
Intel Core i9-13950HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

Affordable gamer. With its LOQ series, Lenovo tries out a new name for affordable gaming laptops compared to the more expensive Legion models. The current 16-inch model is affordable, and the performance is right. So where is the hitch? We test the gaming laptop with an RTX 4060!
Intel Core i7-13620H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

A feast for racing game fans? Ubisoft tries to compete with Forza Horizon 5 with The Crew Motorfest. We took a closer look at the title and clarify which graphics card is needed for which settings in this benchmark test.

Gaming on OLED. The Legion Slim 5 14 is the smallest and most travel-friendly Legion laptop yet and its OLED display is certainly a standout feature not found on most other gaming laptops. However, it's missing a key feature that gamers ought to be aware of.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.7 kg

Gaming from Germany. Captiva may not have as well-known a name as Asus, Lenovo, Dell, Acer and similar but still, more and more of the German manufacturer's laptops and PCs are beginning to show up on websites. With its "Advanced Gaming", the manufacturer markets a gaming laptop series and it is high time for us to put it to the test!
Intel Core i5-13500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Surprisingly great Souls clone. Better to succeed in imitation than to fail in originality: that is one way to sum up Lies of P. The action game borrows heavily from the well-known Souls' formula. Read our tech review to find out whether the game performs better than the often quite suboptimal PC ports released by FromSoftware.

Omen alternative for the price-conscious. The Victus 16 costs slightly less than an Omen 16 with comparable hardware. Read on to find out whether or which cost-saving measures come to the fore. Our test unit comes with a Core i7-13700H and a GeForce RTX 4070.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.4 kg

A victory for HP. The HP Victus 16 is one of the few budget laptops on the market with an Intel Core i5-13500HX processor. How does it hold up against modern-day games when paired with an entry-level graphics card? Read on to find out more.
Intel Core i5-13500HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.3 kg

Off to the stars. After The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, Bethesda is following in the footsteps of Mass Effect and its ilk. The sci-fi adventure should thrill RPG fans with its gigantic dimensions. Whether the graphics requirements are also gigantic can be found out in our benchmark check.

Fast and Fury-ous. Not much has changed from the outside, but the Raptor Lake-HX and Nvidia RTX Ada upgrades inside are significant and well worth the time for any power users looking to upgrade in the near future.
Intel Core i9-13950HX | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

The allrounder runs out-of-round. The Acer Aspire 5 (2023) is an office laptop sold for a much higher price due to its installed RTX 2050 gaming GPU. In this detailed review, you can read about whether this recipe resulted in a worthy allrounder. You can certainly look forward to two RAM banks, Thunderbolt 4 as well as quite a few improvements over its predecessor.
Intel Core i7-1355U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Raptor X. Lenovo upgrades its ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 with an OLED screen and 5G. With these premium features, it is much closer to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon - without giving the X13 any unique idenity.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Quiet operation and long battery life. After reviewing the top version of the new EliteBook 845 G10, we now take a look at an exciting configuration with the low-power display and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U. Thanks to lower power limits, this configuration remains much quieter when working.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Tame Raptor. With the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 4, Lenovo has released the newest member of its traditional business convertible series. This new model has a retooled design with much improved battery life numbers, but a puny performance.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

A successful overall package. HP's Omen series has been on the market for a few years now. The manufacturer combines AMD and Nvidia hardware in the current 16-inch xf0376ng model. You can find out whether or how well this mixture harmonizes in our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.4 kg

Precision engineering. Not much has changed from a visual standpoint, but the GPU update from last year's Precision 5470 is significant and worth considering for power users who want to maximize performance from a small 14-inch form factor.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Affordable business laptop with a big screen. Lenovo expands its ThinkPad E-series lineup with a 16-inch version. The new ThinkPad E16 G1 uses a familiar AMD Ryzen processor in combination with a bright WQHD panel.
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

T raptor. The 2023 version of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 uses Intel CPUs of the Raptor Lake series. With the new CPUs, the power usage seems to be lower compared to the predecessor, but apart from this, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 Intel does not seem like a big upgrade.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

A successful gaming laptop even based on AMD. The present Acer Nitro 17 combines a Ryzen 7 7735HS with a GeForce RTX 4070 for about US$1,900. In this review, you can find out whether this combination can magic enough frames onto the internal QHD display when running new games, too.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kg

The convertible laptop for bookworms. What if you could have both a convertible laptop and an eReader all in one? The ThinkBook Plus Twist is a dream come true for bookworms as long as you can accept some caveats.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Freedom of choice. Alienware's gaming notebook provides an extremely flexible hardware configuration. Our test device offers lots of performance (Core i7-13700HX, GeForce RTX 4060) and a decent level of equipment. Battery runtimes, however, are unable to keep pace with the times.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 3 kg

Mech fights with dated graphics. Armored Core 6 probably wouldn't have garnered so much interest if it weren’t made by FromSoftware, the game studio behind Dark Souls. Read our tech review to find out how high (or low) its system requirements are.

Shimmering lightweight. While hardly weighing 1 kg (~2.2 lb), the subnotebook from LG is very well equipped with the Intel Core i7-1360P, 32 GB of working memory, and OLED display. Aside from the performance, the Gram Style also offers some other qualities. What immediate strikes us, is the case surface that can shimmer in all rainbow colors. And the laptop is also able to operate completely quietly - aside from some strange exception.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 987 g

Multimedia, gaming, and content creation all-on-one. Who needs GeForce MX anymore when you can have a GeForce RTX 4060 run at a low 60 W TGP? It may not perform as fast as dedicated gaming laptops with the exact same GPU, but it's still a significant upgrade from last year's GeForce RTX 3050 Ti.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg

All the ports you can imagine and then some. Dockcase's snazzy new 10-in-1 hub improves upon its predecessor with even more ports. In this review, we put it to the test with a plethora of hardware to figure out how well it can fit into a minimalistic work-from-home setup.

A wild mix with startup difficulties. Immortals of Aveum has turned out to be an interesting mix of genres, however, it battles a few technical issues. In this benchmark test, you can find out which (laptop) graphics card you will need to run the game smoothly.

Nano size = Nano performance? The ThinkPad X1 Nano is back for a third year in a row with the exact same chassis design as its first generation launch. It remains one of the lightest and most portable subnotebooks in the market, but the compromises to performance are still alive and well.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.00" | 989 g

AMD, Intel, vapor chamber, liquid metal, CherryMX and more. The Alienware m16 R1 includes everything but the kitchen sink. You'll have to choose carefully, however, as some configurations may be less buggy than others.
AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 3.1 kg

AMD's 3D V-Cache now inside a laptop. The ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D is the first gaming laptop to feature AMD's newest Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor which, for the first time ever, relies on 3D cache. Additionally, it is fitted with a GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop which runs all modern games smoothly on the device's fast QHD display.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Better performance in 1080p & QHD. In the field of desktop PCs, AMD processors with 3D cache have existed for quite some time, but the announcement of the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D marks the first mobile processor with 3D V-Cache coming onto the market. According to AMD, this is now the fastest gaming processor - which we have analyzed.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX3D | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Now with a 16:10 display. Lenovo is updating its inexpensive ThinkPad E14 office notebook with new cases and 16:10 displays. Ryzen 7000 chips from AMD are installed for the processors, which are well-known processors. However, the keyboard has gotten worse.
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Nvidia RTX 5000 ECC VRAM debut. Dell's latest mobile workstation is one of its leanest and fastest yet mostly thanks to the new Nvidia RTX 5000 GPU. Performance-per-watt is excellent and we hope to see the 165 W USB-C AC adapter on more Dell models.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

Light and shadow. Over the past few years, former adventure game specialist Deck13 have shifted their focus more towards the action RPG genre. Atlas Fallen is the latest title by the German studio. In this review, we’ll be checking out how the game runs on various graphics cards.

Intel 13th gen CPU swap. The IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 looks very attractive at first glance with its low US$574 starting price and Thunderbolt support, but the fixed 8 GB of RAM is a huge asterisk and the price to upgrade is absurdly high for what is supposed to be a budget 2-in-1.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Distance runner. The Aorus 15 BSF - a QHD gaming laptop - offers good performance (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4070) with a great selection of features (16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 165 Hz panel, Thunderbolt 4). Amazing runtimes complete the setup.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

120 Hz and 5G. HP is presenting its best, AMD-equipped business notebook in the new EliteBook 845 G10. The Ryzen 9 Pro 7940HS offers a lot of performance and the EliteBook doesn't have any weakness in other areas either. Only the RAM configuration is not optimal.
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Enduring. A Ryzen 5 7535HS, GeForce RTX 4050, USB 4, and a bright 16:10 display (16-inch, WUXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync) are the highlights of the relatively inexpensive (€1,250) Nitro 16. Under the right conditions, the already very good battery run times of the predecessor further surpassed. This review evaluates the performance and other characteristics of this alternate configuration.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

60 W TGP GeForce RTX 4060? The Legion Slim 5 16 is one of the best-looking gaming laptops in the low US$1000 price range and it includes a fantastic 165 Hz 1600p IPS display to boot. Unfortunately, some issues may be holding back its RTX 4060 graphics.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

More performance? Nearly three months after we initially reviewed the new integrated Radeon 780M, AMD has now finally released official drivers for the GPU. We are thus taking another look at the performance of both the Radeon 780M and the less-powerful Radeon 760M using synthetic as well as gaming benchmarks.

Easy on the wallet, hard on compromise. The HP Chromebook 15a aims to be an affordable entry into the online world for students and those who are looking for a cheap internet access device. Despite its mid-2023 release, the Chromebook 15a makes significant hardware compromises to maintain its sub-₹30,000 (sub-US$350) price point even while notably more capable laptops are increasingly becoming available within this price bracket.
Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Core i7-13705H vs. Core i9-13905H. It's not cheap at over two grand, but the Slim Pro 9i is densely packed and with an impressive 3.2K mini-LED touchscreen for wide DCI-P3 colors and over 2x the contrast ratio of IPS.
Intel Core i9-13905H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg

Affordable black box. Lenovo sells their more affordable ThinkPad laptops for business customers as the ThinkPad L series. The ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 AMD is a budget model with AMD - though with Ryzen 7030. The fact that Lenovo does not use Ryzen 7040 does not make the L14 into a bad laptop, but it has some negative consequences.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

14-inch AMD convertible for US$550. The Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 retails for half the price of many popular alternatives with 360-degree hinges. There are cut corners along the way, of course, but casual home users or students likely won't mind many of the missing features.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Brilliant performance. Belgian-based Larian Studios has released a truly epic RPG with Baldur’s Gate 3. By and large, the game excels in terms of both contents and technical performance. Our technical review will mainly focus on how the game performs on modern laptop and desktop GPUs.

Core i5-13500H says Hi! The new Asus VivoBook 14X OLED K3405 brings several notable improvements to the table including the Intel Core i5-13500H and a 2.8K OLED display. The VivoBook 14X OLED aspires to be sought after as a capable multimedia laptop and manages to achieve this for the most part. However, some of Asus's choices, such as using the now-ageing 35 W Nvidia RTX 3050, raise an eyebrow.
Intel Core i5-13500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Business companion. The compact office laptop by Lenovo convinces us with low emissions, long battery life numbers and a 16 inch screen win the work-friendly 16:10 ratio (1,920 x 1,200, IPS, low power). Part of the package are two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a WWAN option.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Pretty sci-fi spectacle. Although AMD graphics cards currently still have to make do without ray tracing, the PC version of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is one of the better console ports of the past few years. We ran a lot of benchmarks - including DLSS and Frame Generation.

Featherweight ultrabook. The new Schenker Vision 16 premium ultrabook with a lightweight magnesium chassis has the newest Intel CPUs and a matte WQHD screen with 240 Hz. It is pretty upgradable, as usual with Schenker.
Intel Core i7-13700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.5 kg

Thinner and lighter than the Omen 16. Not to be confused with the regular Omen 16, the Omen Transcend 16 is the next step up for the series complete with newer features and options that future Omen models will likely draw from. Know all the differences and changes before pulling the trigger.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

AMD transformation-artist. ThinkPad Yoga is the name of Lenovo's business convertibles. The ThinkPad L series is the affordable enterprise series, which means the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD is a budget hybrid. With AMD Ryzen 7030U and a new design, this convertible can compete with more expensive models.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Adept at adapting. The cooling system in the latest base Legion Pro, which sports a Ryzen 5 and an RTX 4050, is able to show what it’s made of. The result is a gaming laptop that can keep pace with other entry-level devices without getting too loud. Lenovo's software also provides further interesting options.
AMD Ryzen 5 7645HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

Short battery life and less hardware. Lenovo is aiming for the crown in the category of 16-inch multimedia laptops with its new Yoga Pro 9i 16. Its trump card is supposed to be the high-resolution and bright mini-LED panel. However, there are unusual weaknesses in the build quality and, in contrast to the 14-inch model, features such as Advanced Optimus are missing.
Intel Core i7-13705H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg

Slim and light. A low weight (990 g, ~2.18 lb), slim case (≤ 12.55 mm, ~0.49 in), and bright OLED display (15.6 in, FHD) that is rich in contrast represent the highlights of the LG Gram SuperSlim. Additional positive features include two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a very good battery life.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 990 g

Alder Lake N for everyday use! ACEMagician is a well-known mini-PC manufacturer and it has now added the ACEMAGIC Ace AX15 office laptop to its portfolio. The device is based on the Intel N95 Alder Lake N generation. Read our extensive review, complete with numerous measurements and benchmarks, to find out whether or not the affordable laptop is a worthwhile purchase.
Intel Processor N95 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

AMD Zen 4 for budget gamers. If an IdeaPad sounds too cheap and the Legion sounds too expensive, then the LOQ might tickle your fancy. The GeForce RTX 4050 is proving to be very capable for users who are satisfied with a solid 1080p gaming experience at 60 FPS.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Simply fast. Thanks to an outstanding Intel Core i9, a decent RTX 4060 and an OLED display, the VivoBook Pro 16X leaves no doubt that it is perfectly positioned for image and video editing. The hardware, especially the input devices, is also an excellent fit for a Creator notebook. However, savings have been made in other areas.
Intel Core i9-13980HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Compact class. With the Predator Triton 14, Acer has expanded its range of compact gaming laptops with an additional model. The 14-inch device offers bags of power, (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4050), a very bright 16:10 aspect ratio display (WQXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync) and a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Large and inexpensive 16-inch convertible. The 2023 Inspiron 16 2-in-1 comes in two versions: Inspiron 16 7630 with Intel and Inspiron 16 7635 with AMD. The latter is cheaper, but it entails a longer list of cut corners that users should be aware of when compared to the Intel version.
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 16.00" | 2 kg

RTX 4050 and Advanced Optimus. The new Yoga Pro 9i 14 is Lenovo’s flagship consumer device and packed with features like the extremely bright Mini-LED panel with 165 Hz, a Core i7 processor as well as Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop inside a compact 14-inch chassis. The only problem is the battery runtime, where you will have to make some compromises.
Intel Core i7-13705H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.7 kg

Magnesium and liquid metal. Schenker updates the slim Vision 16 Pro multimedia laptop with current hardware from Intel and Nvidia. The new GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop graphics chip brings a lot of gaming performance to the matte WQHD panel with 240 Hz. Considering the low weight, the maintenance options are also very good.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

Mobile trailblazer. The Dragonfly G4 incorporates more recycled materials than its predecessors in the name of sustainability. Other than that, expect just marginal performance updates over the already excellent Dragonfly G3.
Intel Core i7-1365U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.50" | 1.1 kg

An economical RTX 4060. The Acer Predator Helios 16 is simultaneously a solid and quiet gaming laptop with many high-end aspects. Thanks to the economical RTX 4060 and its mature cooling system, gaming sessions will not result in sudden deafness despite the potent 16-core CPU. We were also positively surprised by the fast QHD display and although we were not dealing with the mini-LED display variant, its deployment can be found in the key lighting.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

The Pro 15 for budget foxes. If you can do without a metal case and a full RGB keyboard, you do not necessarily have to go for the expensive XMG Pro 15. In our test, the XMG Focus 15 is just as performant and only has to take a back seat in few aspects. In return, the base price of the Focus 15 is about €400 less than that of the Pro 15 for practically similar performance.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

No pulsating fans: The MSI Pulse 17 supplies a lot of power to the Intel Core i7 and RTX 4070 while still remaining fairly quiet. However, the connection equipment and screen are also important for a laptop, and the gaming laptop is unable to convince us in those regards.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg

Core i7-1360P vs. Core i7-1280P. Dell has updated its XPS 13 Plus 9320 this year with 13th gen Raptor Lake CPUs. Other than the name change, however, everything else remains essentially the same as on last year's Core i7-1280P configuration including even processor performance.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.3 kg

More traditional with less fuss. Unlike the over-the-top Latitude 9440, the Latitude 7440 sticks to tradition to be more down-to-earth and easier to use. The updated 16:10 aspect ratio is always welcomed, but a few features have been lost in the transition.
Intel Core i5-1345U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

RTX 4050 for $1,699.99. The new MSI Stealth 14 Studio was presented at the beginning of this year and aside from targeting gamers, the device also aims to speak to users who are searching for great performance within a compact 14-inch case. The Core i7-13700H and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop's performance has hit the mark, however, the laptop isn't without its flaws: its keyboard and short runtimes, to name a few.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

The gaming workstation. A solid and understated design paired with computational power. This is the figure the XMG Pro 15 E23 cuts in our review. Whether as a laptop for content creators or gamers, the XMG Pro 15 impresses with powerful Nvidia graphics and a wonderful QHD display which covers the P3 color space.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

The perfect allrounder? The MSI Stealth 16 Studio A13VG combines a 13th-generation Intel CPU as well as an Nvidia RTX 4070 laptop GPU. From a visual point of view, the Stealth 16 Studio is very dignified, meaning the device is not only focused on gamers. Both a demanding day in the office in an understated design and evening gaming sessions playing the latest titles are no problem for this laptop. In our review, we take a look at what else the MSI Stealth 16 Studio has to offer.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg

Annoying fan & reduced performance. Acer have updated their Swift X 14 - this time giving the multimedia laptop a fresh new case, a new OLED panel as well as new components from Intel and Nvidia. Unfortunately, the total package of this $1,400 device seems to only impress on paper and next to its relatively short battery life in everyday use, the laptop's cooling system also proves to cause some issues.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.5 kg

Surprisingly compelling. Lenovo's latest Legion laptop lavishly looks the part without needing to cut corners in regards to chassis quality, auxiliary features, or display options. Performance is excellent even though it lacks some enthusiast-class processors.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Quiet times. The gaming laptop's i7-13700H and the RTX 4060 are perfectly suited to modern games. And, on top of that, the Nitro 17 hardly suffers from any weaknesses. So far, so predictable. The clever power management implementation makes all the difference and ensures Acer's laptop is quiet despite its power.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kg

A little bigger, but a lot faster. The Omen 16 is back this year with an improved cooling solution that's larger and more efficient than before. It also happens to have one of the lowest starting prices we've seen for a GeForce RTX 4060 laptop at US$1100.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.4 kg

Configurable, many connections. Schenker's VIA 15 Pro is a 15.6-inch office laptop with an AMD processor and a matte WQHD IPS panel with 165 Hz. Besides two SO-DIMM slots, two SSDs can also be installed and the large battery enables very long battery runtimes.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.4 kg

Core i9-13980HX and RTX 4070 Laptop. Asus offers a powerful machine for creative users in the ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED. Intel's Core i9-13980HX and the GeForce RTX 4070 laptop take care of performance-related matters, but the new 120 Hz OLED panel is not completely convincing.
Intel Core i9-13980HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Subnotebook powered by Ryzen. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 AMD has already delivered a convincing outing with Ryzen 5000. Since last year, the same platform is available with Ryzen 6000. The compact ThinkPad for business customers does not disappoint and is still a good choice, even in the year 2023.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U | AMD Radeon 660M | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

LifeBook E series, now with AMD. Classic business laptops are a dying breed but the compact Fujitsu LifeBook E5412A is rushing to help; with two RAM slots, long key travel, AMD power, RJ45, easy servicing and long battery life. However, the Japanese manufacturer has made a clear faux pas, especially when it comes to the laptop's $850 price tag.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Demanding ray tracing. Formula 1 fans are once again getting a new game to relish this year. In this review, we'll be taking a closer look at the tech behind F1 23, especially its highly demanding graphics.

XPS-inspired keyboard and clickpad. The Latitude 9440 2-in-1 represents the biggest and perhaps riskiest change in the Latitude 9000 series to date. Some of the design choices are definitely nice to see from a visual perspective, but others can feel like a step backwards.
Intel Core i7-1365U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

New processor, same performance. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon G11 is only a small update with a current Intel Raptor Lake processor that barely offers additional power plus the standard built-in, low-power display is getting on a bit now. So, is the high price justified?
Intel Core i7-1365U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Performant earthling. The Dell G15 5530 now offers Intel Raptor Lake-HX options and positions itself as a capable upper mid-range gaming laptop. While the Core i7-13650HX and RTX 4060 combo augurs well for 1080p Ultra gaming, the G15 5530 has to contend with several compromises in order to keep the price competitive and distinguish itself from its premium Alienware brethren.
Intel Core i7-13650HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 3 kg

175 W RTX graphics and barely 19 mm thick. Alienware laptops have traditionally been larger and heavier than alternatives from MSI, Asus, or Razer, but Dell wants to prove that an Alienware laptop can still be thin and just as powerful with the latest Alienware x16 R1. It certainly doesn't disappoint at least when it comes to graphics.
Intel Core i9-13900HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Perfect Windows ultrabook?! The new MateBook X Pro comes in the familiar 2022 design but can offer a bit more computing power with a new Intel Core i7-1360P. The well-known and good case, including a large display with many features, is a great companion. We will clarify the strengths and weaknesses of the MateBook X Pro 2023 in this review.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.20" | 1.3 kg

Playing the big guy. The entry-level gaming laptop is well-equipped with its Intel Core i5-12500H and RTX 4050 and can run current games at Full HD really well. So far, so unsurprising. But: In quiet mode, the performance hardly drops and the noise levels remain remarkably low.
Intel Core i5-12500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kg

Ready, Set, Swift, Go! Clear the stage for the slick speedster in an aluminum case. The Acer Swift Go 16 comes with a powerful Intel Core i7-13700H, a high-contrast OLED display and a stylish aluminum case. Not to mention that it's also quite light for a 16-inch laptop.
Intel Core i7-13700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

Modern jack of all trades! The new Acer Swift Edge only weighs in at just over a kilogram. Despite this, the 16-inch laptop features a top-of-the-range SoC with its AMD Ryzen 7 7735U and a strong iGPU. Whether this is enough to compete with the LG Gram and what other features the Acer Swift Edge SFE16 has to offer are all things you will learn in this detailed review.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735U | AMD Radeon 680M | 16.00" | 1.2 kg

Expensive high-end fun. The top model of the Legion Pro 7 is designed for maximum performance. Core i9-13900HX and GeForce RTX 4090 promise smooth frame rates on the internal WQXGA display even in demanding games. We put the 16-inch device through our test course.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

Now with removable RAM! Razer has refreshed its Blade 14 this year with significant internal and external upgrades including a move to 16:10 and the latest processors from both AMD and Nvidia. Despite all the upgrades, however, the Asus Zephyrus G14 still has one key advantage not yet available on the Razer.
AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

Is bigger better? It took a long time, but Apple has finally created a larger MacBook Air. Apart from the larger display, however, there are no major changes compared to its smaller sibling, the MacBook Air 13, including last year's M2 SoC.
Apple M2 | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | 15.30" | 1.5 kg

The Intel 13th gen upgrade. The ThinkPad X1 Yoga G8 has arrived with new and faster Intel Raptor Lake options. Unfortunately, it doesn't do much else to address the issues on last year's ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

High-end OLED laptop. Asus' new ZenBook 14X comes equipped with the powerful Intel Core i9-13900H. With an above-average robust case, an OLED display with 120 Hz and very good battery life, the ZenBook impresses, but the processor has its limits. More about that in the following review.
Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.50" | 1.6 kg

Teamwork. AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 power Acer's gaming laptop. They are joined by a bright, 16:10 aspect ratio, 16-inch display (WQXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync), a USB-4 port and very good battery life. The results are impressive. Find out more in our extensive review.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

Business style in the midrange. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G2 was one of our top-rated ThinkPad laptops last year. The ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 successor, with its Alder Lake CPU, still does many things right, but some things have also become worse in the business convertible.
Intel Core i7-1265U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Focused on games. The Focus 17 wants to convince with its core competencies alone. And those read quite impressive: An i9-13900HX with 32 threads, a 240 Hz panel, and the RTX 4070 promise a high speed even in current games without sacrificing details. On the other hand, our review will show where savings have been made.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Perfect for 1080p. Asus' TUF Gaming A15 delivers good gaming performance in 1080p thanks to its AMD Ryzen processor and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. Its 144-Hz IPS panel looks great, too. So, is this the perfect budget gamer?
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Update to Raptor Lake. With the MateBook 16s, Huawei offers large multimedia laptops with Intel processors. Now in 2023, it includes the current Core i9 of the Raptor Lake H series and a brighter display. In our test, the premium laptop from China shows its many strengths and few weaknesses.
Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 2 kg

A solid launch. After a great deal of criticism was levelled at the mobile game Diablo Immortal (e.g. due to its gacha mechanics), many PC gamers were rather sceptical about the release of Diablo 4. But rest easy: the game makes hardly any blunder both technically and content-wise.

A slim gaming slate. Last year, the thin ROG Flow X16 was our first gaming laptop which came with a mini-LED display. Visually, nothing much has changed with the 2-in-1. However, the internals are slumbering somewhat with an Intel Raptor Lake and Geforce RTX 4060. What do these new changes mean? Read on as we explain all.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Workstation Retest. A mobile workstation has to offer high performance in all aspects. We were correspondingly disappointed in the first test of the ThinkPad P16, whose RTX A2000 ran with a handbrake. The retest shows that this was probably a special feature of our first test device.
Intel Core i7-12850HX | NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 3 kg