Intel

Thanks to the latest microcode updates, Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K closes much of the performance gap to AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D, delivering near-parity in many workloads. Differences now fall to single-digit margins, turning this matchup into a genuine two-way contest at the top end of the desktop CPU market.

HDR gaming at 120 Hz. With the Fusion 16, XMG now offers its first gaming laptop with an optional OLED display. But is the upgrade worth it for faster response times and HDR gaming, or is it better to stick with the IPS panel?
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Problems with the OLED. Acer's Predator Triton 14 is a slim 14-inch gamer with an OLED touchscreen aimed at creative users and gamers. It combines an efficient Lunar Lake processor with the 110-watt GeForce RTX 5070. However, the test apparently shows weaknesses in the OLED and the fan noise.
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 14.50" | 1.6 kg

Slightly cheaper, but unfortunately much slower. The Yoga Pro 9 16 with GeForce RTX 5050 graphics is cheaper, cooler, and generally quieter than its more expensive RTX 5060 or 5070 options. Unfortunately, at almost $1800 retail, the system isn't that much less expensive than the higher-end configurations.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | 16.00" | 2 kg

X1 Carbon Gen 12.5. We already tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13, but only the model with Intel Lunar Lake and the OLED screen. Many customers are asking: What about the Arrow Lake version with IPS display, which is often cheaper and more readily available? We have tested it, to see what the differences are.
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake) | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Legion 7 in a business outfit. With the ThinkBook 16p G6, Lenovo currently offers one of the best multimedia laptops on the market, which shows significant improvements over its predecessor. With a matte 240 Hz panel, a powerful HX processor and the mobile RTX 5060, it is a very good overall package.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Maximum power in the smallest space. With the Asus NUC 15 Pro+, Asus wants to show just how much performance can fit into a mini-sized case today. Compact dimensions and modern technology make the mini PC particularly interesting. But does the little powerhouse deliver what the performance data promises in everyday use? In our test, we find out whether the NUC 15 Pro+ really is a serious alternative to the classic desktop.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 690 g