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The Zen 5 performance boost. The MSI model is now one of the fastest 16-inch convertibles in the market when it comes to processor performance. However, its lack of discrete graphics options holds it back against other major competitors like the HP Spectre x360 16.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Radeon 880M | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

More than just a CPU update. It may look the same on the outside, but several motherboard changes help to make the ThinkPad E14 G6 faster, longer-lasting, and even more versatile than the outgoing version.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Need for Nitro? The Nitro V16 is a gaming laptop around the 1,000-dollar mark that offers more than decent performance for its price (Ryzen 8000 & RTX 4060). Find out here whether the 16-inch device did just as well in all the other categories. First things first: Acer has unfortunately failed in one important aspect.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

Extreme binge-watching potential. ARM processors for Windows laptops are here to stay for the third time. In the new Acer Swift Go 14 AI, the ARM CPU makes room for a large battery, resulting in outstanding runtime. But what about the performance of the Snapdragon laptop? We take a closer look!
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 14.50" | 1.3 kg

Strix-ThinkPad. After a year of absence from the ThinkPad T14s line, Lenovo's premium office line, AMD returns with Strix Point. The new Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 AMD with the Ryzen AI 7 Pro 360 delivers a great balance between performance and efficiency, outperforming the ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 Intel on both counts.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 | AMD Radeon 880M | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Upgraded processor and RTX Ada graphics. One of HP's lightest 16-inch workstations gets new processor options for noticeably faster performance than before. Otherwise, this is visually the same design as the ZBook Studio 16 G9 or G10 for an essentially identical user experience.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Allure of the unknown. Despite its unfinished state, Stalker 2 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews. We have closely examined the game and the GPU requirements - especially with popular mid-range models such as the GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 4060. Are these box office hits enough for a smooth gaming experience?

The most interesting MacBook Pro? Last year, Apple offered its MacBook Pro 14 with the regular M3 SoC for the first time—the same one as in the MacBook Air models. This year's update brings the new M4 SoC with significantly more performance and improved connectivity.
Apple M4 (10 cores) | Apple M4 10-core GPU | 14.20" | 1.5 kg

RTX 4080 laptop & mechanical keyboard. With the XMG Neo 17, you get a thoroughbred gamer that can be equipped with the fastest components on the market. A mechanical Cherry keyboard and an external water cooling system are also available as options, which not only reduces the temperatures but also the background noise.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.9 kg

Core Ultra 7 258V vs. Core Ultra 7 155H. MSI has refreshed its lightest 13-inch laptop with Lunar Lake processors to replace the older Meteor Lake options. The changes have boosted both battery life and graphics potential without increasing fan noise or weight.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.30" | 970 g

Productivity monster. The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G3 is the big guy among in the office: With a 16-inch screen, numpad and large 86 Wh battery, it is made to make people more productive. Sadly, the performance of this Lenovo laptop does not quite live up to our expectations.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 16.00" | 2 kg

Sleek but with underwhelming colors. The Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 has been refreshed with newer and faster processor options from AMD. Its slim design is still as attractive and as portable as ever, but its display is disappointing especially for content creators.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Is the RTX 2050 worth it? These days, dedicated entry-level and mid-range graphics cards are being increasingly pushed aside by integrated chips. We carried out a practical test and pitted the Acer Aspire 17's Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 against current iGPU models from Intel and AMD.
Intel Core 7 150U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.2 kg

The Schenker KEY 17 Pro is among the first high-end desktop replacement mobile workstations that features dual Thunderbolt 5 ports. It integrates top components including an upgraded Intel i9-14900HX processor complemented by Nvidia’s RTX 4090, as well as the fastest Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3.4 kg

Balances performance with weight. The OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 may be one of HP's lightest 14-inch convertibles, but it's far from being the slowest. Intel's new Lunar Lake CPU helps to strike a great balance between portability and performance.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Even more versatile thanks to a matte display. The large MacBook Pro 16 can better make use of the new Apple M4 Pro SoC's performance potential compared to the smaller MacBook Pro 14—plus, its battery life is even better. Again, its optional matte panel proves to be a real advantage if you often find yourself working in bright environments.
Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) | Apple M4 20-core GPU | 16.20" | 2.1 kg

Calculated business moves. The Dell Latitude 7450 2-in-1 delivers good performance with its Intel Core Ultra 7 165U vPro processor while offering a solid set of features tailored for business professionals on the go. Dell even includes a robust array of tools to keep IT admins happy. However, improvements over its predecessor are incremental and its competitors, particularly the new Lenovo ThinkPad lineup, present equally compelling options.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

More power. Apple has presented its new MacBook Pro models featuring the new M4 processor generation and we have taken a look at the new M4 Pro SoC. Aside from its pure performance, we are interested in how efficient it is. Has Apple managed to further extend its lead over Qualcomm, AMD and Intel?

Apple has updated its MacBook Pro 14 and aside from the new M4 Pro SoC that is now even faster, it also comes with the option to select a matte display. Furthermore, its webcam has been bumped from 2 MP up to 12 MP and for the first time, its ports include Thunderbolt 5.
Apple M4 Pro (14 cores) | Apple M4 20-core GPU | 14.20" | 1.6 kg

Where power meets style (mostly) – the ultimate high-end gaming laptop comparison. Powerful CPUs, Nvidia's fastest mobile GPUs, the best MiniLED or OLED screens, and a plethora of additional feats and features that are supposed to deliver the best high-end mobile gaming experience. We put the flagships from Razer, Alienware, Lenovo, Asus ROG and XMG through their paces to see what they bring to the table, and if they are worth their eyewatering sticker price.

Most balanced XPS 13 option thus far. The new Intel CPU provides more consistent processor performance than the XPS 13 9340 while boosting both battery life and graphics by considerable margins. The changes help make the XPS 13 an even better contender to the MacBook Air 13 series.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

Customise your Scar with 3D printing. After checking out the Scar 15 G533zw with an RTX 3070 Ti, we have now also got our hands on the G533zm with an RTX 3060. The Scar laptop is customisable and offers many modern features, such Wi-Fi 6E, DDR5 RAM and Thunderbolt 4. In our review, we’ll discuss whether this features are enough to justify the fairly steep price of €1,999 (US$2,166) for an RTX 3060 gaming laptop.
Intel Core i9-12900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

A step forward. While the campaign of Modern Warfare 3 had to face some harsh criticism, the single-player mode of Black Ops 6 is being much better received by the press and players. Find out in our benchmark test whether the technology lives up to the expectations of a triple-A game.

Highly efficient. Intel Lunar Lake promises to bring the efficiency of x86 laptops to a similar level as ARM CPUs from Qualcomm and Apple. This is mostly successful, even if the maximum multicore performance is limited. For a compact and lightweight office laptop like the Asus ExpertBook P5 P5405 though, we think other aspects matter more - like the long battery life and quiet cooling fan.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Long runtimes thanks to Lunar Lake. Acer's Swift 14 AI is a compact and lightweight multimedia laptop which has access to Intel's brand-new and pretty efficient Lunar Lake architecture. The Arc Graphics 130V iGPU which we have yet to test had to compete with the 140V as well as its predecessors in the benchmarks.
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Arc Graphics 130V | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Even better with AMD. The Ninkear A16 Pro is a surprisingly good laptop from China fitted with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32 GB of RAM and a 1-TB SSD for around $840. With its good features, it outperforms its sister model, the N16 Pro, and even comes close to the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16. We found out exactly how close during our test.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Nvidia RTX 4000 Ada debuts with impressive numbers. The 130 W TGP graphics option makes this one of the fastest 16-inch workstations in Lenovo's portfolio. However, aspects like temperature and fan noise are warmer and noisier than average, respectively, as a result of the demanding GPU.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 3.1 kg

An all-rounder with an OLED display. While OLED panels are now widespread, the Ryzen 5 7540U is quite a rare specimen. In our review, the iGPU Radeon 740M comes face-to-face with the faster AMD models and competition from Intel.
AMD Ryzen 5 7540U | AMD Radeon 740M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Small chassis with a side of performance! Be it the super sleek OLED-equipped Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, the mighty Razer Blade 14 featuring one of the fastest RTX 4070s ever, the barebone underdogs from XMG, or Acer's newest Nitro 14 and Helios Neo 14, 2024 gave us many laptops that tried to cram as much power as possible into a 14"-15" form factor. Today, we will tell you who succeeded and who did not.

Mega bargain? Intel Core i7-13620H, an RTX 4060, plus 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD — all for 899 euros. You can't get an RTX 4060 gamer much cheaper at the moment. We check whether the latest G5 is worth the money and a candidate for our list of the best value gaming laptops.
Intel Core i7-13620H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg

Performance above all. The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 IRX is the most powerful model of the SMB laptop series ThinkBook. With a wide gamut display, the strongest i9 for laptops and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, it targets the creator and multimedia market. But not only creators might find it attractive - the ThinkBook is also gaming-ready.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg

Inner values. It may not be chic, but it is certainly robust with immaculate connectivity options. The business laptop allows users to work at lightning speed while offering ambitious graphics performance. Adding to this are all the usual security functions. Its main compromises are likely ones that pragmatists can stomach.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U | AMD Radeon 680M | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

P1 with hint of ThinkPad Z. For the new Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, the new design is the main attraction. The high-end workstation is more premium, repairable and easier to use. At its core lies the new haptic Sensel touchpad, which successfully takes over the function of the formerly dedicated TrackPoint buttons.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg

First 15-inch Yoga laptop in years. The Snapdragon Elite series just got a lot less attractive now that Lunar Lake can offer comparable battery life. For optimal gaming performance, however, a Zen 5 alternative is still recommended.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 15.30" | 1.5 kg

Good performance. The second edition of the no-frills ThinkPad E16 now offers decent graphics performance. Apart from that, everything looks like a ThinkPad from the premium and, as you would expect, more expensive series - with a few crucial cuts.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | AMD Radeon 660M | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

A mixed remake. It's not uncommon for PC gamers to have to wait a long time for ports of console games. Until Dawn, however, has almost set a new record at just under 10 years. Read our tech check to find out whether the graphics are still up to date.

Needs more time on the whetstone. The MSI Sword 16 HX has all the bells and whistles of a modern-day gaming laptop, complete with an Intel Core i7-14700HX, a 115 Watts Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a 16-inch 144 Hz WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) screen. In this review, we determine how the Sword 16 HX fares against peers with similar hardware and look at some of its strengths and compromises.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

Not for the faint-hearted. Almost a year after the PS5 release, Square Enix has launched the highly acclaimed Final Fantasy XVI for PC. We examined the graphics card requirements for various resolutions and configurations.

Peak mobile Zen 5. For just over a grand, the OmniBook Ultra 14 offers massive performance gains when compared to other subnotebooks in its price range. Some cut corners have been made to the display, but they're nothing that most users can't live with.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | AMD Radeon 890M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

"Multimediocre" display. Priced at €899, the 2024 Aspire 16 A16-51GM-77G2 pairs the low-power, current-gen Core 7 150U with the ageing RTX 2050. The laptop is meant to be a budget all-round multimedia laptop. In this review, we’ll discuss whether Acer manages to accomplish this goal.
Intel Core 7 150U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Goodbye hyperthreading. After the release of the Snapdragon X Elite chips as well as the AMD Zen 5 CPUs, Intel has finally launched its new Lunar Lake mobile processors. These are completely new chips with a focus on efficiency—plus, Intel has done without hyperthreading for the first time. But how efficient are the new models really and has too much performance perhaps been sacrificed? Update: Benchmarks results for Core Ultra 7 256V, Core Ultra 9 288V

The Intel Lunar Lake processors are equipped with new integrated graphics adapters featuring second-generation Xe cores. We evaluated the performance and efficiency of the new Arc Graphics 140V, which is equipped with 8 Xe cores. Update: Additional benchmarks for Adobe, gaming at 28W and for the fastest 140V as well as the 16 GB version

The fastest iGPU. Asus has presented its first laptop featuring Intel's new Lunar Lake processors, namely the Zenbook S 14. It comes with a 14-inch OLED screen, 32 GB RAM, a ceraluminum coating and the fastest iGPU currently on the market. Update: More benchmarks including Adobe, gaming & XeSS
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Hawk Point for professionals. The ZBook Power 15 series has grown up to a more modern 16-inch form factor. The larger and heavier size, however, has unfortunately not translated to faster graphics performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg

New wine in old bottles. EA's soccer series is notorious for making minimal changes from one year to the next. Even with the most recent version, you often need a magnifying glass to spot the improvements. Check out our benchmark test to see what hardware you'll need to run the game.

Mean machine. "Forged carbon", "reinforced with 90 % recycled magnesium", plus an update to Intel's Gen14 CPUs including AI functions. This, together with the RTX 4090, is included in the 3,800-dollar luxury gamer. Our test will reveal whether the new processor really makes the Legion 9 better or whether you can save a bit by buying last year's model. Update: A BIOS update has arrived that fixes the frame rate issues.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

The Return of Kratos. Almost three years after its predecessor, God of War Ragnarök is set to be released for PC. While many gamers are frustrated by the PSN requirement, the technology and system requirements are quite impressive. We have created numerous benchmarks for this review.

Ultrabook without compromises? The Schenker XMG Evo 14 is a compact 14-inch laptop with a whole load of connections and good maintenance options. Its high-resolution 120 Hz IPS panel is matte and customers can choose between CPUs from AMD and Intel.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Extremely short battery life. The Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 boasts an ultra-slim design with a 14-inch 120 Hz OLED touchscreen and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. It delivers solid performance for everyday tasks and operates quietly, but the Copilot+ PC disappoints when it comes to battery life.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Like Schenker but for North America. The ML-16 MK2 emphasises GPU power, price, and thinness to be an attractive option for gamers or creators constantly on the move. The drawbacks, however, are difficult to ignore in the most literal sense as the fans can be quite loud.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Ryzen AI 9 365 and Radeon 880M. Lenovo has equipped its Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 with a new AMD Zen 5 processor in combination with a high-resolution 120-Hz OLED screen. Its performance is great and the same can be said for its picture quality, whereas the laptop's fans can get pretty loud.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Radeon 880M | 14.50" | 1.5 kg

Envying mediocrity? HP has updated its Envy 17 and equipped it with an up-to-date Intel Core Ultra 7 and an RTX 3050. But this hardware upgrade comes with a downgrade. One we find hard to accept. The display of this top-range device has been stripped of an important feature.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg

L14 goes 16:10. With the 2024 update, Lenovo modernizes its L series in key aspects. This is especially true for the AMD variant: Finally, Lenovo abandons the Ryzen 5000 platform. By doing so, buyers of the new ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 AMD get to enjoy modern features like USB4 and DDR5.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U | AMD Radeon 660M | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

For creators on the go. Asus' new ProArt PZ13 is a relatively robust convertible for creative users who also want to be able to do their work in adverse conditions. The new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus from Qualcomm powers the device, which ensures long runtimes, among other things. However, the same as on the other ProArt models, its OLED touchscreen is limited to 60 Hz.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 13.30" | 874 g

Vapor chamber cooling on a Windows tablet. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 gets its strongest competitor yet with the latest Latitude 7350 2-in-1. The Dell system has a lot going for it including the uncommon Core Ultra U7 CPU, but it's not quite the homerun we were expecting.
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 13.00" | 865 g

Co-op cracker. Who would have thought beforehand that Space Marine 2 would receive such positive feedback from both players and the press. We took a closer look at the mixture of a third-person shooter and a hack-and-slay, and carried out extensive benchmarks.

Part gamer, part creator, part office. The ideaPad Pro 5 16 G9 does it all when configured with its discrete GPU option. The downside, however, is a louder and much warmer system than many other ultra-thin multimedia alternatives.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg

The slowest Snapdragon SoC for 1149 euros. The Vivobook S 15 OLED was one of the first notebooks with the new Snapdragon X Elite, and now Asus is also launching a cheaper version with the new Snapdragon X Plus 8-core. However, the remaining specifications, including the 120 Hz OLED, are identical. However, the price difference to the faster X Elite model is too small.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 15.60" | 1.4 kg

Newcomer. The ZenBook S 16 OLED is one of the first devices on the market to be equipped with AMD's brand new AI 9 processors. Having already tested a model based on the HX 370 (Radeon 890M), it was now the turn of the 365 model (Radeon 880M). How does the 16-incher fare against the competition and the last generation?
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Radeon 880M | 16.00" | 1.5 kg

Better than the MacBook Air? With the new MagicBook Art 14, Honor offers a great subnotebook with a high-resolution OLED touchscreen and a Meteor Lake processor. The attachable webcam is also a real innovation that works excellently. Cooling is provided by a vapor chamber.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.60" | 1 kg

Still fast enough? Just over two months after the launch of the Snapdragon X Elite processors and the 10-core Snapdragon X Plus, Qualcomm has now released further ARM processors for laptops, including the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core variants with slower GPUs. We have tested the cheaper X1P-42-100.

Coherent. A Ryzen 5 8645HS, a GeForce RTX 4060 and 16 GB of RAM offer mid-range gaming power and ensure great battery life. The laptop’s hardware is rounded off by a 16:10 14.5-inch panel (2.5K, 120Hz and G-Sync support) and a USB4 port. The entire package is available for €1,449 (around US$1,600).
AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 2 kg

A better deal than the Titan 18 HX. The new Raider 18 drops many of the "unnecessary" features of the Titan 18 while keeping the same high-end CPU, GPU, and display options available. It therefore offers the same gaming and visual experience but for much cheaper prices to be an easier recommendation even for enthusiasts.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3.6 kg

Graphic cravings from another world? Outlaws faced some criticism prior to release, but the final version was relatively well received, at least by the press. However, as our benchmark article indicates, Star Wars fans will need fairly powerful hardware to run it smoothly.

The fastest Qualcomm chip. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16, which is currently the only laptop fitted with the fastest Snapdragon X Elite processor (X1E-84-100), has higher CPU core clock rates as well as a faster Adreno GPU. However, the slim Galaxy Book4 can only use its performance potential to a limited extent.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

Speedy allrounder. After the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 inside the Zenbook S16 only fulfilled its performance potential to a limited extent, we are daring to try again by taking a look at the VivoBook S 14. In doing so, this also raises the question of whether the Radeon 890M iGPU can come close to the Intel Arc 8.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Radeon 890M | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Whether you're connecting a single-board computer, a handheld or a smartphone, the CrowView Note allows lots of devices to be conveniently used as a laptop. At first glance, the 14-inch monitor with a keyboard and a touchpad looks just like a normal laptop—but without a processor or RAM.

The ThinkPad T480 successor. For many years, it seemed like ThinkPads of the T series would only become less modular. This ends now, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 returns to a design with two SO-DIMM slots. It is a great office laptop, even though Meteor Lake U could be faster.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Just the basics for under $700. It's one of the cheaper 15.6-inch laptops you can find without resorting to used systems running on outdated processors. It's a decent barebones experience so long as you keep your expectations in check.
Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.6 kg

Debut. The manufacturer Nubia, which is known for its gaming smartphones, has entered the market of gaming laptops with its RedMagic Titan 16 Pro: Core i9, a GeForce RTX 4060 and a 16-inch display (QHD+, DCI-P3, 240 Hz, G-Sync) all promise a solid mid-range device. Our review will reveal whether this initial launch was a success.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Flat 17-incher with performance problems. With the S20 laptop, Medion has launched a 17.3-inch multimedia notebook onto the market. For 1,000 euros, the complete package of the notebook available at Aldi consists of 16 GB RAM, 16:9 IPS display, a one terabyte M.2 SSD, and the built-in Intel Core Ultra 7 155H.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 17.30" | 2.1 kg

Ryzen AI 300 beats Meteor Lake. Asus now also offers its ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming/multimedia hybrids with the new Zen 5 processors from AMD. We have tested the version with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the dedicated GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. It continues to feature the same wonderful 240-Hz OLED screen—as well as an annoying third fan.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Powerful, premium and professional. The HP Elite 1000 family is lauded for its portability and auxiliary features that business users can appreciate. The latest Elite x360 1040 G11 continues the trend, but a bigger cooling solution probably wouldn't hurt to keep those core temperatures down.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Demanding spectacle The previously published benchmark tool shows impressive graphics as well as a huge hunger for hardware for the role-playing game.

Wi-Fi 7 & 32 GB RAM. With the Yoga Slim 7x, Lenovo offers a 14-inch multimedia laptop that combines the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite with a 90-Hz OLED touchscreen. But is the good battery life enough to justify the high price and compatibility problems?
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.50" | 1.3 kg

Is this 3-year old design reaching its limits? There's no denying how versatile the Framework Laptop 13.5 can be now that it's gone through several generations of Intel and AMD CPUs without any major design changes. The improved display and integrated graphics help keep the model competitive, but the cooling solution is perhaps showing its age.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 13.50" | 1.4 kg

Gaming on the go. The compact Predator Helios Neo 14 aims to attract creatives and gamers. The right prerequisites are in place: a Core Ultra 9 185H, GeForce RTX 4070, 32 GB of RAM, a 14.5-inch panel (3k, sRGB, 165 Hz, G-Sync) with a 16:10 aspect ratio, Thunderbolt 4. Good battery life rounds out its total package.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.9 kg

Core i9-14900HX Raptor Lake-HX refresh. The ZBook Fury 16 series has been updated with new Raptor Lake-HX processor options for faster performance. The difference, however, is smaller than we would like to be mostly unnoticeable for most scenarios.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Small but so-so. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 is one of the most compact ThinkPads with AMD Ryzen CPUs. Unfortunately, the compact size results in some compromises, which gets obvious when it comes to the CPU performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Chance your ARM. With the SPRCHRGD 14 S1, Medion has hopped aboard the Windows on ARM train: The 14-incher offers moderate emissions, long battery life, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a bright 2.8K panel (IPS, sRGB, 120 Hz, 16:10). With an asking price of around $1,400 (EUR to USD exchange rate at the time of testing), it is currently one of the more affordable Snapdragon X laptops.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Open-World meets free-to-play. Once Human combines elements from various genres, much like many other games released this year. In this article, you will find out the hard requirements you can expect from the game.

A creative powerhouse. With the ProArt P16, Asus has released a powerful 16-inch laptop that combines the new AMD Zen 5 processor with the dedicated GeForce RTX 4070 laptop and 64 GB of RAM, however, its high-resolution 4K OLED touchscreen only offers a frequency of 60 Hz.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

$1300 Snapdragon X Elite vs. $1400 Core Ultra 7. The push for Windows on ARM is getting bigger with the popular XPS 13 series now jumping on the Snapdragon Elite train. It's asking price of $1300 actually is cheaper than the Intel Core Ultra 7 model, but be prepared for some compromises related to software.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

XMG now also without a dedicated GPU. With the new XMG Evo 15, the German manufacturer Schenker wants to tap into a new target group that wants a modern notebook without a dedicated graphics card. In addition to the excellent 500-nit IPS panel, the outstanding maintenance options with 2x SO-DIMM and 2x SSD slots stand out in particular.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 15.30" | 1.7 kg

A wonderful keyboard but only 60 Hz OLED. With the ProArt PX13, Asus has a new 13.3-inch 2-in-1 with powerful hardware in its range. In addition to the brand new AMD Zen 5 mobile processors, it also comes with a GeForce 4070 laptop. However, the OLED touchscreen only offers a 60 Hz frequency which raises questions given the high asking price. Update: Photo/video editing benchmark results added
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

For home users with no interest in AI. The refreshed Raptor Lake CPU comes in cheaper than Meteor Lake and Zen 4 albeit without an integrated NPU for local AI acceleration. The IdeaPad Slim 5 16 is almost as basic as it gets but in a reliable and focused sort of way.
Intel Core 7 150U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Meteor Lake doesn't stand a chance against Zen 5. Around one month after the launch of Qualcomm’s latest ARM chips, AMD has now release its new Zen 5 mobile processors codenamed Strix Point. We tested out the new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with various TDPs.

AMD offers the fastest gaming iGPU. Together with its new Zen 5 mobile processors, AMD has updated its integrated graphics card as well. Top-of-the-range models such as the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 make use of the new Radeon 890M. We have performed a detailed analysis of this new iGPU inside a variety of laptops.

Takes it slowly. Medion's S10 is a slim multimedia laptop with Meteor Lake, 16 GB RAM and a vivid OLED panel (4k, DCI-P3, 16 inches) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Praiseworthy: Its RAM can be swapped out/upgraded. This total package retails for around US$1,400.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

AMD Strix Point at 28 watts. The Zenbook S 16 marks Asus' first Copilot+ laptop to be fitted with AMD's new Zen 5 mobile processors. Adding to this is a 1.3-cm-flat case as well as a brilliant 120-Hz OLED display. Has this already made the Snapdragon laptops obsolete after only one month?
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Radeon 890M | 16.00" | 1.5 kg

Marathon runner. Two years after the first Snapdragon ThinkPad, Lenovo releases a new variant. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 offers excellent battery life numbers, but compatibility can still be problematic in some cases.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Powerful build. The Omen 17 shows impressively what a 17-inch gaming laptop can be, offering midrange performance at a stable and high level, while the cooling works at a surprisingly moderate noise level thanks to its successful control implementation. Only some of the allrounder capabilities are slightly left behind.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Core U, Core H, IPS, and OLED options. The Yoga 7 2-in-1 14 packs a lot of features for the price including a modern AI-ready processor. However, prices start to skyrocket if configuring with higher-end Core H and OLED options.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Creator's delight? Content creators and gamers make up the target market of the XMG Pro 16 Studio: Schenker has put together an offer consisting of a Core i9 processor, RTX 4070, Thunderbolt 4 port and a 16:10 display (QHD+, 240Hz, sRGB). Good cooling is supposedly ensured through the use of a Vapor Chamber.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

Meteor Lake redesign. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 not only brings an update to Core Ultra Series 1—also known as Meteor Lake—but the slim ThinkPad T-series device has also been given a big redesign. But for the first time in a long time, Lenovo has axed an AMD option for this business laptop.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Premiere for the RTX 500 Ada. Lenovo has given the Intel version of the ThinkPad P14s G5 a completely new case including a 3K IPS panel. Apart from this, the mobile workstation is equipped with a current Meteor Lake processor as well as the Nvidia RTX 500 Ada—plus, it boasts good maintenance options. Is its development going in the right direction again?
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Nvidia RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.7 kg

Marathon runner. The A15 FA507UV has a few goodies on offer you wouldn’t necessarily expect to see in a lower-priced gaming laptop: Ryzen 9 (Zen 4), GeForce RTX 4060, USB 4 and wonderful battery life. This laptop could be yours for around $1,399.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

2.5K HDR600 for $1000 USD. Previously available only on higher-end gaming laptops, mini-LED panels are starting to trickle down to more mainstream multimedia options including the Dell Inspiron series. This particular model is intriguing as it is one of the first 16-inch convertibles to offer a 2.5K mini-LED touchscreen.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

AI ready with Meteor Lake vPro. The model can be configured with 14th gen CPUs starting from the Core Ultra 5 125U up to even the Core Ultra 7 165H. However, it's clear that the form factor was designed more for U-series CPUs in mind rather than the more demanding H-series.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H | NVIDIA RTX A500 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Snapdragon X Elite with several downgrades. Samsung has expanded its Galaxy Book4 series with two Snapdragon variants which feature 14-inch and 16-inch screens. The Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has lots of similarities to the Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 but upon closer inspection, there are quite a few differences—unfortunately mostly negative ones for the new ARM laptop.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.5 kg

Vapor chamber cooling. Asus only equips the most powerful models of the ROG Zephyrus G16 with vapor chamber cooling. We review the high-end model with the Core Ultra 9 185H and the GeForce RTX 4090 laptop. However, is the cooling really better than the type seen in the RTX 4070 and which compromises have had to be struck due to the compact case?
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Many ports and good maintenance options. The Schenker VIA 14 Pro has been updated and now comes with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and a brighter IPS display. The manufacturer has also taken the criticism of the dirt-prone casing to heart and now uses a different coating. The extensive connectivity and the two slots for M.2 SSDs have been retained.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Budget gamer. Lenovo's 15.6-inch laptop is made for FHD gaming at high to maximum settings. Its harmonious hardware basis consists of a Core i5-13450HX, GeForce RTX 4060, 16 GB RAM and a 1-TB SSD. The price is right: You can already find the computer for around US$1,000—without Windows.
Intel Core i5-13450HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

More than just hype? The First Descendant is a loot shooter that resembles a cross between Destiny and Warframe. Despite being very popular on Steam right now, it has received fairly mixed reviews. We have taken a closer look at the game’s hardware requirements.

Could barely be any slimmer. LG's Gram laptops are slim and lightweight. Under the name LG Gram Pro, the manufacturer is now launching a laptop to top it all off. It is even slimmer, more lightweight and has even more power at its disposal.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.3 kg

A 600 nits, 120 Hz IPS panel Similar to the new Surface Pro, Microsoft has also now introduced a new edition of its Surface laptop (now in its 7th generation) that relies exclusively on Qualcomm’s ARM processor. We review the updated 13.8-inch model with the Snapdragon X Elite with which Microsoft aims to defeat the MacBook Air M3.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 13.80" | 1.3 kg

Full speed ahead. All eyes were on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX9 during our test thanks to its strong CPU and gaming performance. Our review will reveal which further strengths—and also weaknesses—the gamer has.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

Great performance and a 120-Hz display. Xiaomi's RedmiBook Pro 14 is a fast and inexpensive 14-inch laptop with an Intel Meteor Lake processor and 32 GB RAM. Its high-resolution IPS display runs at 120 Hz and its 80-Wh battery ensures impressive runtimes.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Our day 0 Windows ARM benchmarking experience. Microsoft is betting big on Windows ARM yet again but this time with a fancy new AI-powered Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm. While pretty good in some respects, the new chip has trouble keeping up with the latest from Intel, AMD, and Apple in some key areas.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Too much performance in too little laptop. The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s is the smallest ThinkPad workstation. The model ThinkPad P14s Gen 4 Intel has some interesting features that are MIA from its successor, but the battery life suffers due to the inefficient OLED screen - and the cooling system is overwhelmed by the components on the inside.
Intel Core i7-1370P | NVIDIA RTX A500 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

World's lightest 13.3-inch premium commercial laptop. The superlight Latitude 13 series gets new 14th gen Meteor Lake-U processor options to be AI and Co-Pilot ready. Other small touches include a higher resolution 5 MP webcam which addresses one of the drawbacks of the original Latitude 13 7340 design.
Intel Core Ultra 5 135U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 13.30" | 1.1 kg

16:9 dinosaur. Before testing the newest models of the ThinkPad L series, we take a look back. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 Intel has many worthwhile attributes for office workers, but falters in a few important disciplines compared to more modern competitors - with the screen as an important example.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

No longer a performance pushover. The Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 was equipped with Zen 3 Ryzen-U processors and so this year's Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 refresh was expected to ship with Zen 4 Ryzen-U options. Instead, Dell has thrown us a curve ball with even faster Zen 4 Ryzen-HS options for larger performance gains.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Bring on the water. The Neo 16 is currently one of the most powerful laptops: Core i9 14900HX and GeForce RTX 4090 prepare the computer for gaming, streaming and rendering. An optional, external water cooling system squeezes every last drop from the hardware.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

ARM Windows 2.0. Qualcomm launches the new Snapdragon X Elite about nine months after the official announcement - with support from Microsoft and all the major laptop manufacturers. We were able to test the small X1E-78-100 as well as the X1E-80-100 and compare them with current chips from AMD, Apple and Intel. Update: Benchmarks of the Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100)

Finally packing a punch and OLED. For a long time, LG's laptops have impressed with their lightweight design and excellent display but, when it comes to computing power, LG hasn't exactly blown us away. The Gram Pro 2-in-1 shows that LG can also make powerful laptops. Only the weight remains area in which the manufacturer continues to be economical.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.4 kg

Now supports up to two SSDs. It may look the same as the Inspiron 16 Plus 7630 at first glance, but the Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 brings several updates worth learning about before deciding on a purchase.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg

Enviable contortionist. The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 nails the basics with its sleek design, premium build, and a vibrant 120 Hz OLED display. However, HP's performance choices with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U Meteor Lake CPU raises a few questions. We look into this and other aspects of this impressive convertible.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

MacBook Air killer or all just hype? The Vivobook S 15 OLED was previously only available with AMD and Intel processors but now, the new ARM chip—the Snapdragon X Elite—makes its debut inside this large multimedia laptop. The result is a surprisingly normal laptop with an impressive OLED panel which, unfortunately, doesn't run all applications and games.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 15.60" | 1.4 kg

A more affordable Fusion 15. The new XMG Core 15 is housed in the same, premium and stylish metal case as the XMG Fusion 15. This makes it potentially interesting for creators as well as simultaneously costing quite a bit less than the Fusion. We examine where Schenker has cut costs and whether the new Core 15 is a good tip for price-conscious creators and gamers.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.30" | 2.1 kg

Several tweaks from top to bottom. The S15 is back with more optional features including a super-bright 1000-nit IPS display and discrete Quadro T1000 graphics. Its relatively lightweight build is perhaps most impressive, but keyboard and battery life could be a little better.
Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

A winning formula. The super-small laptop-gaming hybrid can be very compelling at first glance for travelers or students. In practice, however, it doesn't quite excel at gaming as the ROG Ally or at office work as a dedicated traditional laptop.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 7.00" | 526 g

Lots of processor performance, powerful OLED, weak connectivity. Despite its good OLED display, impressive Intel Core Ultra 7 and great sound, there are quite a few things you may want to pay attention to before purchasing the new Matebook 14. It's the smaller details which taint the laptop's total impression.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.20" | 1.3 kg

Still great without Mini-LED. Lenovo's flagship model and closest MacBook Pro 16 competitor packs a ton of power for the size even at the lower-end configuration. At well over $1500, however, it's also one of Lenovo's pricier Yoga laptops.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Almost 2x faster than the S410 G4. The S410 G5 replaces the aging Tiger Lake-U vPro CPU in last year's model with Raptor Lake-P vPro options. The two-year jump in processor generation has increased performance significantly while graphics performance remains flat.
Intel Core i5-1350P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 2.9 kg

1,200-nit OLED and Core Ultra 9. The MateBook X Pro is Huawei's flagship laptop and the new 2024 model has had its weight reduced to below 1 kg. In addition, its IPS screen has been swapped out for an OLED touchscreen that can achieve brightness levels of over 1,000 nits and offers an impressive picture quality.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.20" | 980 g

Same as it ever was? EA is well-known for only carefully tuning its sports series from year to year. In this benchmark check, you can find out whether the same can be said for F1 24 and what hardware you'll need to run it.

Standstill on the executive floor? Lenovo has dropped the name Yoga from its flagship convertible for business customers, now calling it the ThinkPad X1 2in1. AI marketing aside, its new Meteor Lake processor offers little performance and its high-resolution OLED touchscreen isn't entirely good. Lenovo also offers an optional haptic touchpad without TrackPoint buttons.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Battery life champ. Powered by the efficient N100 CPU from Intel, this sturdy educational laptop offers excellent battery life, silent operation and robust connectivity. For under 400 EUR, Asus also includes 8 GB LPDDR5-4800 RAM, 128 GB SSD storage and an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 display.
Intel Processor N100 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 11.60" | 1.6 kg

Core Ultra 9 Meteor Lake update. The latest Alienware x16 R2 gets a new integrated NPU for Windows AI acceleration, but it unfortunately comes at the cost of gaming performance. Users may still want to consider the 2023 Alienware x16 R1 for this reason.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

Matte black Phoenix. We already reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G2 with Raptor Lake. Now, the Ryzen variant follows. Since the successor T16 G3 is not going to be available with AMD CPUs, the T16 G2 AMD is still an interesting choice in 2024.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Like an XPS 13, but better. Lenovo's ThinkBook 13x G4 is a high-quality and compact subnotebook that delivers solid results in almost all disciplines. The IPS screen in 3:2 format is bright and offers 120 Hz, while the Core Ultra 5 125H is fast and the battery runtimes are also good. However, the ThinkBook falls short in terms of the keyboard and maintenance options.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Arc 7-Core iGPU | 13.50" | 1.2 kg

Turkish tulip blooms on Berlin's Alex. Currently, the Tulpar laptop is gaining attention through its particularly low price. The manufacturer isn't one from China—it comes from Turkey and is based in a store on Berlin's Alexanderplatz, which invites potential buyers to try it out. We have taken a look at whether the 17-inch RTX 4060 gamer, the Tulpar T7, can keep up with models from the major manufacturers and whether you have a chance to score a real gaming bargain.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.6 kg

Hefty system requirements. Senua’s Sagas: Hellblade 2 is a gorgeous game despite its bleak settings. But it eats hardware for breakfast to achieve this. In this article, we’ll discuss what kind of graphics card you’ll need to run the game at various resolutions.

OLED with DC dimming. The latest 16-inch Envy gets the x360 treatment to be an effective midrange solution in between the Pavilion x360 15 and Spectre x360 16. It comes in both Intel and AMD variants to satisfy users on both sides of the pond.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Samurai action. Almost four years after the release of the console version, the hit PS4 game Ghost of Tsushima has now also arrived on PC. In this review, we’ll take a look at whether the game’s visuals still hold up to modern standards and how high the system requirements are.

Back to basics. The ThinkBook 14 2-in-1 G4 is a no-frills convertible spruced up with Intel's latest 14th gen Meteor Lake CPUs. It's comfortable, travel-friendly and easy to use, but graphics performance is a little slow relative to the $1200 asking price.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Better than Intel? Asus also offers its Zenbook 14 OLED as a cheaper version featuring an AMD Ryzen 8000 processor—that even delivers better performance than the Meteor Lake variant. It does, however, face limitations when it comes to its RAM and its Full HD OLED panel which only has a 60 Hz refresh rate.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Lots of stamina. A Core i7-14700HX, GeForce RTX 4060 and 16 GB RAM should be enough for FHD gaming with at least high settings. The combination of Power Delivery and very good runtimes makes it easier to use the laptop on the go. Its price is currently just over US$1,600.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.4 kg

Up to 64 GB RAM. Dell has created the new XPS 13 out of its old XPS 13 Plus and—the same as with its larger siblings—this means it has an unconventional keyboard and an annoying touchbar. The new Core Ultra processor from Intel delivers decent everyday performance, however, its IPS display is a lot dimmer than advertized.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

From Raptor Lake-H to Meteor Lake-H. The XPS-inspired Precision has been refreshed this year with the latest 14th gen Intel Core Ultra CPUs. There are unfortunately no new GPU options, but performance-per-volume is still impressive nonetheless.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

Power hungry. The Helio Neo 16 offers a bright and color-accurate 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 240 Hz, DCI-P3) in the 16:10 format, 32 GB of RAM, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports (Power Delivery). The powerful laptop is run by a Core i7-14700HX together with a GeForce RTX 4070.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Intel or AMD after all? The IdeaPad Pro 5 16 is a large multimedia laptop fitted with one of the latest Meteor Lake processors, a 120-Hz display and modern connectivity options. However, Lenovo also offers an AMD model and we want to find out which one is the better choice.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Powerhouse. The lightweight, compact XMG Fusion 15 doesn't feature a conventional screen size: Instead of a 16-inch or 15.6-inch display, it is fitted with a 15.3-inch panel (2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 240 Hz) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. A Core i9 processor, RTX 4070, Thunderbolt 4 and very good runtimes round out its total package.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 15.30" | 2.1 kg

Good upgrade options for your office. Schenker's Work 14 Base is a simple office laptop which features a bright IPS display, good maintenance options and lots of ports. At the same time, its Intel Core i5-1235U offers enough performance for simple tasks.
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Quieter, longer-lasting, and more efficient. When compared to the older Core i7-1255U, the new Core Ultra 5 125U doesn't offer all that much in terms of overall performance. Power efficiency, however, gets a big boost for improved fan noise and battery life.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

High performance-per-volume. One of Dell's smallest Precision laptops gets the Intel AI treatment. Otherwise, raw performance hasn't improved by significant or even moderate margins over last year's model.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Now with Advanced Optimus, but the power supply is too weak. Lenovo has improved its multimedia Yoga Pro 9i 16 flagship of the G9 generation in several areas. The 3.2K mini LED panel with 1200 nits is optionally matte and accompanied by Advanced Optimus. We put the most powerful configuration, which has the Core Ultra 9 185H and GeForce RTX 4070 laptop, to the test.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Scar(red) Strix strikes again. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 (2024) is an iterative upgrade over last year's model, now featuring the Core i9-14900HX and a 175 W RTX 4080 Laptop GPU. The Scar 16 continues to uphold Asus's peak gaming performance tradition. However, it comes with a few caveats and faces an equally performant competition that vie for your hard-earned cash.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

Price performance champion. A metal case, Core Ultra 7, 32 GB of RAM, a 3K IPS display, and a good keyboard - the RedmiBook Pro 16 offers all that for less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,066). In addition, a large 99-Wh battery ensures an extremely long battery life and Thunderbolt 4 is also included.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Much quieter than before. The dual-screen Yoga Book 9i is back this year with new Meteor Lake-U CPUs and integrated Arc graphics. The differences and performance advantages between the 2023 and 2024 models, however, aren't what we were expecting.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Now even faster and more power efficient. The Latitude 9450 2-in-1 may be modestly faster and longer-lasting, but it doesn't do enough outside of the CPU to distinguish itself from the older and visually identical Latitude 9440 2-in-1.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Meteor Lake pared down. The Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 is Samsung's slim and light notebook for everyday use. It features a recent Meteor Lake processor as well as a high-resolution 120-Hz OLED touch screen. Both performance and battery life are no more than average.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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-Core 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