Alder Lake

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

The F4-424 is one of the first NAS (Network Attached Storage) with Intel's latest Alder Lake-N SoC, 32GB RAM, and many interfaces. In the test, we look at the performance, noise, and power consumption of the newcomer.

Mini-PC for office or streaming tasks! To stand out from the competition, Acemagic has installed a small screen in the front of the S1. However, the display is not a revolution, and for us, the performance in everyday use is much more important. In this test with numerous measurements and benchmarks, the Acemagic S1, equipped with the Intel N97, is indeed convincing.
Intel Processor N97 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 450 g

Intel Core i3 - not on the back burner. With its Intel Core i3-N305, the Maxtang MTN-ALN50 can impress with good everyday performance. Thanks to the active cooling unit, the native 8-core processor does not need to be artificially slowed down. In this review, we have analyzed how well the Maxtang MTN-ALN50 has fared against the competition and whether the price-performance ratio is right.
Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) | 685 g

A glimpse into the foldable tablet future. The 2021 ThinkPad X1 Fold 13 felt like an early experiment with a lot of rough edges and performance limitations. Fast-forward a few years and Lenovo's second attempt at a foldable ThinkPad feels much more refined and competitive against traditional clamshell laptops.
Intel Core i7-1250U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.30" | 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

Affordable work device with room for improvement! The Venus Series UN100L is a particularly inexpensive and compact PC sold by Minisforum. The manufacturer has installed an Intel N100 with four computing units as a base. For under US$200, you can currently get the system with 8 GB DDR5 RAM and a 256-GB SSD. We have analyzed the affordable mini PC in detail.
Intel Processor N100 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 365 g

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

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

Active AirJet cooling without fan. Zotac's compact pico series has undergone a significant upgrade. Alongside the introduction of the new Intel Core i3-N300 featuring 8 Alder Lake cores, Zotac stands out as the first producer to incorporate a novel cooling system. Two active AirJet modules are implemented to effectively manage the SoC even during heavy usage. We have evaluated the effectiveness of this system and assessed the overall performance of the Zotac Zbox pico PI430AJ in daily usage.
Intel Core i3-N300 | Intel UHD Graphics 32EUs (Alder Lake) | 318 g

Weak SoC. The Asus ExpertCenter PN42 is a mini PC that features an Intel N200, amongst other things. The SoC is cooled passively, which has some advantages as well as disadvantages. In this review, we will be analyzing whether Asus has missed the mark in doing this, and we will be taking a look at the device's performance with the help of a variety of measurements and benchmarks while comparing it to similarly equipped mini PCs.
Intel Processor N200 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs (Rocket Lake) | 828 g

More illusion than reality. NiPoGi has given its AD08 an Intel Core i7-12650H which delivers enough performance to master everyday office tasks. As a compact gaming PC taking on a tower format, the manufacturer has gone a slightly different route when it comes to its design. In this review, you can read about what advantages arise as a result of this, and how well the NiPoGi AD08 performs compared to similarly equipped mini PCs.

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

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

The Mini IT12, a multi-talent? The Geekom Mini IT12 follows the well-known Intel NUC design. Equipped with a mobile Intel Alder Lake SoC featuring 8 cores and 12 threads, we thoroughly examined its performance in this test to determine if it can outshine the previous class-leading Intel. Thanks to two USB 4 interfaces, we delved into its gaming capabilities when paired with an external GPU.
Intel Core i5-12450H | Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) | 572 g

Good streaming client! Last year, Geekom brought out a new Special Edition of its MiniAir 11. In doing so, however, the manufacturer didn't give it a new SoC — this isn't the case on the MiniAir 12. Its Intel Celeron has been replaced with a newer Intel N100. This should give the Geekom MiniAir12 a performance boost. We have taken a closer look at the device and have analyzed its benchmarks.
Intel Processor N100 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 453 g

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

Efficient streaming client! To satisfy the requirements, streaming clients or compact office devices don't need to have a lot of power. The Trigkey is a relatively modern mini PC with an Intel N100 CPU for less than $200 USD. Yet, it is important to remember that DDR4 RAM is included. In this review, we compared the Trigkey G4's performance against those of similar devices.
Intel Processor N100 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 272 g

A mini PC with a small gimmick! With the S1, Acemagic has a compact PC in its portfolio that is suitable for straightforward, everyday office use with the Intel N95 providing a good foundation. Acemagic's imaginative ideas often help it stand out from the crowd in terms of design and functionality. This also goes for the S1 which has a display built into the front. Read on to discover how well the device holds up in our review.
Intel Processor N95 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 440 g

Only minor advantages over Ryzen U series. The NucBox M3 isn't slow, but the poor performance-per-watt of the Core i5-12450H compares unfavorably to U-series alternatives which can offer similar performance levels with much smaller power budgets.
Intel Core i5-12450H | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 440 g