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Modern equipment at a fair price. The Peladn HO5 with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Radeon 890M is a powerful mini PC for around $1,000. In our review, we examine performance, efficiency, volume, and features, including OCuLink. Can the compact Strix Point computer stand up to Minisforum and Geekom?

Top athlete. With the Apex 17 (Clevo V370FNNW-MG), XMG sticks to its formula: maximum performance, no frills. A Ryzen 9 9955HX meets a fully unleashed RTX 5060 — all starting at €1,899. But is raw performance alone enough to compete with other RTX 5060 machines and even some RTX 5070 laptops?

Lightweight, compact and affordable. The Chuwi CoreBook Air with AMD Ryzen 5 6600H offers a balanced mix of mobility, everyday performance, and a matte IPS display that is well suited for longer work sessions. In combination with 16 GB of RAM and an NVMe SSD, the result is a compact overall package that is primarily aimed at budget-oriented users who are looking for a lightweight notebook for office, web, and multimedia.

Great overall package. With the GMKtec NucBox M7 Ultra, the manufacturer combines the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U with a compact mini PC case and versatile connectivity. Our test clarifies how well cooling, performance and energy efficiency harmonize in everyday use based on practical measurements and benchmarks.

Efficient mini PC with powerful CPU. The Alliwava GH8 aims to show just how much performance can be packed into a mini PC today. With the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, fast DDR5 RAM, and a PCIe SSD, the compact system comes with hardware that is usually found in much larger computers. But is the performance sufficient for everyday use, and how do the cooling, noise, and efficiency perform in practice? We get to the bottom of these questions in this review.

Ryzen 9 7940HS still top dog in 2026. With the Geekom A7 Max, the manufacturer is sending a powerful mini PC with AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and Radeon 780M into the race. DDR5 RAM, a fast PCIe SSD, and numerous connections sound promising. But can the compact system deliver this performance over the long term - and how does it perform in terms of cooling, noise, and efficiency in everyday use?

3-year warranty and good speakers. The Asus ExpertBook PM3 is an affordable office laptop with a fast AMD Ryzen processor and advanced AI functions. Many aspects were convincing in the test, but you shouldn't expect too much from the matte IPS display.

Midrange performance for most applications. The NucBox M8 isn't trying to be the fastest mini PC out there, but its balanced approach to performance and price makes it much easier to recommend for most general applications.

Bird of paradise. The Nitro V14 AI stands out from the crowd of gaming laptops not just due to its color scheme but also because of its small dimensions. Find out in our review whether the performance is still convincing or whether too many compromises have to be made.

Versatile all-rounder. The Minisforum AI X1 is a compact mini PC with surprisingly high performance. Equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 255, modern iGPU and efficient cooling, it is aimed at users who are looking for a versatile computer for work, multimedia, and light gaming. In our review, we check how well it performs in terms of performance, noise, and energy efficiency.

Optimized Balanced mode. The 18-inch Asus TUF Gaming A18 with an RTX 5070 is surprisingly slim and lightweight, and even in Performance mode it stays impressively quiet — is it the perfect desktop replacement?

Compact comeback. The Sapphire Edge AI combines the new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a compact, visually appealing case and versatile connectivity. The key question here is how well the cooling system handles the powerful hardware and how efficient the mini PC is in everyday use. Our test provides clear answers based on extensive measurements and benchmarks.

Entry-level gaming. If you are looking for a gaming laptop that with a modern graphics card that doesn't break the bank, the Acer Nitro V 16 AI might just fit the bill. We took a detailed look at the 16-inch model featuring the AMD Ryzen 5 240 and the RTX 5050 Laptop GPU and explain its strengths and weaknesses in this review.