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May 2025 update. Mobile laptops, also known as subnotebooks, stand out with their extremely compact design, lightweight build, and excellent battery life. They're ideal for anyone who needs a laptop that's easy to carry and reliable when working on the go. This article lists the best subnotebooks we've recently tested and reviewed.

May 2025 update. Convertible laptops are different. They have a special hinge; thanks to that, they can be used as both a notebook and a tablet. 2-in-1s are suitable for numerous tasks and use cases, from private use in the living room and at the garden table to the education sector or professional environment, since convertibles are very suitable for presentations. The best convertibles we know of are listed in this article.

June 2025 update. Yes, you can score a good laptop on a (somewhat) limited budget. The below 1,000 range is home to quite solid all-rounders as well as ultra-mobile notebooks and convertibles. This article is a list of the best laptops for the money tested by Notebookcheck over the last few months.

June 2025 update. The allure of thin-and-light gaming laptops lies in their unique combination of slim, lightweight cases and powerful hardware, making them ideal for gaming on the go. Naturally, these devices also offer plenty of performance for other demanding tasks, but gaming is the focus here. This regularly updated list includes the best thin and light gaming laptops we've recently tested and rated.

June 2025 update. Business notebooks are essential tools for modern office work, enabling productivity both at the desk and on the go. A good business laptop should feature a durable case, high-quality input devices, and a well-balanced mix of battery life and performance.

April 2025 update. A truly pocketable gaming PC. What seemed impossible a few years ago is now available in numerous shapes and sizes. The most important differentiating criterion when it comes to portable consoles is the support of an almost infinite number of PC games. We list the best systems we have thoroughly tested up to now here in this article.

May 2025 update. The requirements for laptops at school and university are varied. The most important criteria include high mobility, a display suitable for work and solid input devices. An attractive price-performance ratio should be a given in any case. We list our recommendations here.

Q2 2025 update. Current Windows tablets almost always come in combination with a keyboard, either as a cover or as a dockable housing part that can be used to transform the Windows tablet into a classic notebook. The advantage over laptop convertibles is that the detachable display allows much more convenient use as a tablet than would be the case with a notebook with a 360-degree hinge. Find the favorites from our tests here.

Q2 2025 update. Looking for a travel-friendly replacement for your old desktop? Office laptops with a large 17-inch display can be a great fit for your desk while offering ample performance for everyday tasks like word processing and web browsing. Below, you'll find the best 17-inch office notebooks tested and rated by Notebookcheck.