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Successful evolution. For the first time, Lenovo equips a ThinkPad from the E500 series with a high-quality IPS display as well as a graphics card with fast GDDR5 memory. The price including SSD and i7 CPU is still below 1,000 Euros (~$1096) – is it a bargain?
Intel Core i7-6500U | AMD Radeon R7 M370 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

45-watt processor. Nexoc is one of the first suppliers to offer a 45-watt Skylake i5. Of course, we will take a closer look at it. The i5 can even surpass the 6700HQ at times. More details can be found here.
Intel Core i5-6440HQ | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Beast of prey. Following the extremely successful V 15 Nitro, Acer presents its next gaming platform. Instead of an upper mid-range GPU, a genuine premium model is in the Predator 15. Can the GTX 980M stand up against the 15-inch competition?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M | 15.60" | 3.6 kg

The sky's the limit. Eurocom notebooks just keep getting better and better as Clevo shells continue to evolve. It's pricey, of course, but has key advantages over its closest competitors in the form of 100 percent AdobeRGB coverage and upgradeable LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i7-6700K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop) | 17.30" | 4.3 kg

At the limits. Schenker Technologies obviously has an eye on the performance crown with its XMG U716. The key feature of the 17-inch gaming machine is Nvidia's brand new GeForce GTX 980. How well will the 185-watt model fare against the previously tested 200-watt version?
Intel Core i7-6700 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop) | 17.30" | 4.2 kg

Office all-rounder. The ProBook 450 G3's assets are found in low temperature development, quiet operating noise, decent input devices, and a good battery life. However, the matte, Full HD screen is a shortcoming. The total bundle is throughout affordable at a price of approximately 640 Euros (~$701). A Windows operating system is not preloaded.
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Compelling. The ProBook 470 recommends itself as a desktop replacement for the PC at home. Low operating noise, low temperature development, decent upgrade options and good input devices make that possible. The ProBook's Full HD screen also stands out positively. HP installs an IPS model that can boast with good rates here.
Intel Core i7-6500U | AMD Radeon R7 M340 | 17.30" | 2.6 kg

An eyeful? The convertible alongside its IPS TFT presents itself as a bargain. Unfortunately, the HD panel is not absolutely recommendable after all.
Intel Celeron N3050 | Intel HD Graphics (Braswell) | 11.60" | 1.2 kg

Pixel monster. Following the FHD version, we are now testing Dell's new XPS 13 with a QHD Infinity screen alongside Skylake Core i7. Will higher image pleasure and more power be at the expense of battery life? Update 12/3/2015: The runtimes of the XPS 13 were lengthened considerably following a BIOS update. Update 2/26/2016: brighter display with Content Adaptive Backlight Control (CABC) OFF
Intel Core i7-6500U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Full speed ahead. We have built a completely new desktop PC to be up to date for our gaming articles. It competes with high-end notebooks and we are going to use it for comparisons. Who wins the duel?
Intel Core i7-6700K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980

Mainstream convertible. The Yoga 3 14 gets a new name with updates to core components. What else is new for this Skylake refresh?
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

The Next Generation. For the first time, Lenovo also installs a high-quality IPS panel in the entry-level model of the ThinkPad lineup. The superb input devices, a fast SSD and Intel's newest processors make the E460 an insider tip for price-conscious pupils and students.
Intel Core i5-6200U | AMD Radeon R7 M360 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

Maintenance miracle. Unfortunately, this is pretty rare nowadays: The maintenance hatch, which is very easy to remove, allows access to all major components of the new multimedia notebook from Dell. Another highlight is the high-resolution 4K touchscreen and thanks to its GTX 960M GPU, it should also attract gamers. Unfortunately, some issues affect the initial good impression.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Improved. After the very buggy Assassin’s Creed Unity, the gaming world is now looking very closely at the successor. Does Syndicate inherit the same performance issues or did Ubisoft put more effort into it this time? We tested it with dozens of laptops.

A big step forward.Hewlett Packard has eliminated some weaknesses that we had found in a previously tested Envy model. Thanks to a Skylake processor, IPS screen and solid-state drive, the new version of the Envy 15 x360 gives a considerably more finished impression. However, with a price tag of almost 1000 Euros (~$1061), the laptop is not exactly a budget device.
Intel Core i5-6200U | NVIDIA GeForce 930M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Price-performance Nitro. Acer offers many configurations of the Aspire V 15. Equipped with an i5-ULV CPU and a GeForce 945M GPU, this model for 900 Euros (~$955) is the least expensive version of the high-end Nitro series yet. How does it hold up against the models with a four-digit price tag?
Intel Core i5-6200U | NVIDIA GeForce 945M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Classy typewriter. A good build and configuration are omnipresent, and the improvements compared with the predecessor are appealing. ULV Core i7 processor meets gaming suitable 2 GB Nvidia GPU fused with 256 GB M.2 SATA SSD. The very good keyboard, thermals and system noise convince - but is everything that glitters here really gold?
Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 17.30" | 3 kg

Eye candy. Casualization or not: “Star Wars Battlefront” is a real highlight in terms of graphics, which makes most competitors look rather outdated. Find out if you can also enjoy the game on notebooks.

Full speed with Nitro. Acer's successful Nitro lineup is being upgraded to Skylake. The manufacturer again manages to leave the rivals behind thanks to a well-conceived total package.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Good choice, take 2. Asus' update of the Zenbook UX305 is not extensive by any means with a Skylake m3 CPU instead of a Broadwell SoC standing out as the notable difference. In the other areas, the UX305CA inherits both the strengths and weaknesses of the predecessor, which still makes it a solid choice in our book. This time around, we are taking a look at the version of the subnotebook with Full-HD display panel.
Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Classy convertible. This is the flagship Yoga and Lenovo's consumer crown jewel for the next year. Can this super-thin Skylake convertible replace your one-trick Ultrabook?
Intel Core i7-6500U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

One step forward, two steps back? Who can benefit from the more powerful i5 version? How big is the difference compared to the Core m3 and how does the 12-inch device hold up against regular notebooks? Our performance update will provide the answers.
Intel Core i5-6300U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg

Now with Skylake. Skylake ensures a decent CPU and GPU performance gain, but not at the expense of battery life. Unfortunately, HP has still not incorporated a good display in the third generation of ProBooks.
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Bullseye. HP has equipped its Spectre x360 series with the latest Skylake processors and continues the success of the recently reviewed model. Unfortunately, known problems remained.
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg