Arrow Lake

Premium look in black and gold. GMKtec presents the EVO-T1, a visually elegant yet powerful mini PC based on the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. The manufacturer promises high performance and versatile application options as well as a TDP of up to 80 watts. Our test clarifies whether the EVO-T1 is a serious alternative to the classic desktop PC and whether GMKtec fulfills its own promises.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 946 g

An expensive pleasure. Although the Aorus Elite 16 only features an RTX 5070, the 16-inch model is as costly as some RTX 5070 Ti laptops. We take a closer look at the gaming machine and compare various aspects with several competitors.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Unbalanced. The 18-inch Asus ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop combines a powerful AMD processor with a GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU to achieve a lower price. For $2,449, you get a ton of features, but the CPU/GPU combination feels unbalanced.
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 18.00" | 2.9 kg

Impressive maintenance options. Lenovo has updated its affordable 14-inch office laptop, equipping it with Intel's Arrow Lake processors and a new high-resolution IPS display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Its battery life has also been improved, and the compact ThinkPad offers great maintenance options.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Small-business powerhouse. The ThinkBook brand is always in the shadows of the much more well-known and popular ThinkPad. While the ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 IAL is not going to kill the demand for ThinkPads, it does some things better than its black cousins - like upgradeability.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

RTX 5060 matches the multimedia laptop. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition is a high-quality multimedia laptop that impresses even in the base version with good performance and one of the best OLED screens on the market. Comfortable input devices and a great sound system round up the experience.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

What do you mean, 17 inches? After the MSI Vector 16, we also test the new Vector 17 with RTX 5080, one of the last 17-inch laptops with a Blackwell GPU, as 16- and 18-inch models mean that the 17s are now almost extinct. We test the Vector 17's raison d'être.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 17.00" | 3 kg

Up to 128 GB RAM. Lenovo updates its affordable office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 with Intel's Arrow Lake processors as well as a new high-resolution 120 Hz display. The battery runtime is long, and you can install up to 128 GB RAM.
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 16.00" | 1.7 kg

Sleek design, uncompromising performance. Medion's Erazer Major 16 X1 pairs a robust chassis with rock-solid performance driven by the RTX 5070 Ti. In our review, the 16-inch gaming laptop goes head-to-head with Blackwell-generation rivals such as the RTX 5070 and the RTX 5080.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

Short battery life and quality problems. With the ExpertBook B5, Asus offers a large 16-inch business computer with a metal casing, the latest Arrow Lake processor, extensive features and a matte 144 Hz panel. However, the battery life is a weak point.
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H | Intel Arc Graphics 130T | 16.00" | 1.7 kg

Focus on the performance mode. With its Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 laptop, the 18-inch gaming desktop replacement actually falls into the high-end gaming category. So what makes the Helios 18 AI better or worse than the competition?
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.5 kg

Alien technology. The redesigned Alienware 18 is proof that you don't need to be the thinnest or lightest to be sexy. Its thicker profile allows for both extra performance and features not found on most other gaming laptops including CherryMX keys, multiple PCIe5 SSD slots, and an oftentimes quieter gaming experience.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 18.00" | 4.2 kg

Modern and bold. With the Vector 16 HX AI, MSI delivers a compelling gaming notebook powered by cutting-edge Intel (Arrow Lake) and Nvidia (Blackwell) hardware. However, a closer look reveals a handful of minor imperfections beneath the surface.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | 16.00" | 2.6 kg