Raptor Lake

16:9 dinosaur. Before testing the newest models of the ThinkPad L series, we take a look back. The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 Intel has many worthwhile attributes for office workers, but falters in a few important disciplines compared to more modern competitors - with the screen as an important example.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Bring on the water. The Neo 16 is currently one of the most powerful laptops: Core i9 14900HX and GeForce RTX 4090 prepare the computer for gaming, streaming and rendering. An optional, external water cooling system squeezes every last drop from the hardware.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

Minimalist mini-PC! Geekom's GT13 Pro follows on from the existing model range with a stylish design. The Intel Core i9-13900H promises a lot, but in this detailed review, we take a closer look at how well the high-end SoC performs in the small 0.5 liter case. With 32 GB RAM and a 2 TB SSD, the mini PC is well equipped, which is also reflected in the connections with two USB4 ports.
Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 440 g

Mini-PC and desktop CPU? With the Elite Mini 800 G9, HP sells compact PCs that are suitable for versatile office tasks. We take a closer look at the Mini-PC based on the Intel Core i5-13500 in combination with 16 GB RAM. In this detailed review, we analyze whether the conventional desktop processor can keep up with its mobile counterparts.
Intel Core i5-13500 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | 1.3 kg

Almost 2x faster than the S410 G4. The S410 G5 replaces the aging Tiger Lake-U vPro CPU in last year's model with Raptor Lake-P vPro options. The two-year jump in processor generation has increased performance significantly while graphics performance remains flat.
Intel Core i5-1350P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 2.9 kg

Turkish tulip blooms on Berlin's Alex. Currently, the Tulpar laptop is gaining attention through its particularly low price. The manufacturer isn't one from China—it comes from Turkey and is based in a store on Berlin's Alexanderplatz, which invites potential buyers to try it out. We have taken a look at whether the 17-inch RTX 4060 gamer, the Tulpar T7, can keep up with models from the major manufacturers and whether you have a chance to score a real gaming bargain.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.6 kg

Lots of stamina. A Core i7-14700HX, GeForce RTX 4060 and 16 GB RAM should be enough for FHD gaming with at least high settings. The combination of Power Delivery and very good runtimes makes it easier to use the laptop on the go. Its price is currently just over US$1,600.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.4 kg

Workstation or just a powerful office PC? According to the manufacturer, the Minisforum MS-01 is a workstation for performance-hungry workloads. Equipped with an Intel Core i9-13900H as well as fast DDR5 RAM, it can accommodate several SSDs in the device - all this sounds promising. The MS-01 also has a physical PCIe x16 interface for installing expansion cards. In this review, we explore the question of whether Minisforum has succeeded in creating a powerful workstation or whether it is just a simple mini-PC for everyday use.
Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 1.5 kg

Power hungry. The Helio Neo 16 offers a bright and color-accurate 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 240 Hz, DCI-P3) in the 16:10 format, 32 GB of RAM, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports (Power Delivery). The powerful laptop is run by a Core i7-14700HX together with a GeForce RTX 4070.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Brightest Blade by far. Razer has upped the ante even further this year with 300 Hz 2K mini-LED and 200 Hz 4K IPS display options on top of the already impressive 175 W GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. The HDR1000 mini-LED panel in particular makes the Blade 18 a multimedia behemoth when it comes to gaming and video playback.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3.1 kg

Powerhouse. The lightweight, compact XMG Fusion 15 doesn't feature a conventional screen size: Instead of a 16-inch or 15.6-inch display, it is fitted with a 15.3-inch panel (2,560 x 1,600 pixels, 240 Hz) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. A Core i9 processor, RTX 4070, Thunderbolt 4 and very good runtimes round out its total package.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 15.30" | 2.1 kg

Scar(red) Strix strikes again. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 (2024) is an iterative upgrade over last year's model, now featuring the Core i9-14900HX and a 175 W RTX 4080 Laptop GPU. The Scar 16 continues to uphold Asus's peak gaming performance tradition. However, it comes with a few caveats and faces an equally performant competition that vie for your hard-earned cash.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

RTX business. The ExpertBook B3 boasts moderate emissions, long runtimes, two RAM slots, lots of computing power and Thunderbolt 4. Thanks to its GeForce RTX 2050, the 14-inch laptop is well-equipped for GPU-demanding tasks and gaming. Positive: Asus delivers this device with a three-year warranty.
Intel Core i7-1355U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Does it always have to be a pro? With the Legion 7 16 G9, Lenovo is offering a comparatively slim and eye-catching gaming laptop which is also interesting for other target groups such as multimedia users or content creators. Intel's Core i9-14900HX and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070 laptop ensure sufficient performance for the 3.2K IPS display and its P3 coverage.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

Powerhouse. A Core i9-14900HX and a GeForce RTX 4070 equip the Aorus 16X (2024) for video editing, gaming and rendering. Adding to this is a bright 16-inch display (16:10, 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, G-Sync), 32 GB RAM, two SSDs with 1 TB of storage each, as well as a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

140 W GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. The Legion Pro 5 16 G9 includes several adjustments over last year's Legion Pro 5 16 G8 both internally and externally. However, there's no escaping the fact that the model is on the bigger and heavier side even for a 16-inch gaming laptop.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

Coherent. Gigabyte's gaming notebook offers plenty of performance with a Core i7-13650HX and GeForce RTX 4060 combination along with decent accompanying hardware that includes 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a 165 Hz 16:10 panel. Our tested configuration retails at around €1,350.
Intel Core i7-13650HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Full throttle. Power is something the 16-inch laptop doesn’t lack: the GeForce RTX 4080 and Core i9-14900HX achieved their new best results in some of our tests. The rest of the specs are likewise compelling: 32 GB of RAM, Thunderbolt 4, a bright QHD display (Dolby Vision, G-Sync, 240Hz, DCI-P3 coverage). Is this the perfect laptop for gamers and creators?
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

Great convertible with varied connectivity options. Asus has updated its Expertbook B5 Flip, equipping it with a new 13th-gen Intel processor. While its flexibility and build are just as good as its predecessor, the convertible has been given a big performance boost—plus, it now boasts better connectivity options.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Sideways step for the series. It may be called the Alienware m18 R2, but it's more like the Alienware m18 R1.1. The CPU and GPU perform identically to last year's model for no major year-over-year improvements. Save yourself a few hundred dollars by opting for the m18 R1 version instead.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 4 kg

Ships with a PCIe5 NVMe SSD. Not much has changed with the Raptor X17 this year, but the model remains one of the few 17.3-inch gaming laptops with both 175 W GeForce RTX 4090 and PCIe5 NVMe SSD options.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3.4 kg

Faster and Faster. The second generation of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 builds upon the strengths of the first model. The ThinkPad P16 G2 adds a fast 165 Hz screen and the Nvidia RTX 2000 Ada as well as Intel Raptor Lake HX into the mix, making it a strong contender in the workstation segment.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation Laptop | 16.00" | 3 kg