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Finally a silent Snapdragon 2-in-1 - Microsoft Surface Pro 12 review

86% Finally a silent Snapdragon 2-in-1 - Microsoft Surface Pro 12 review

No fans but a high price. Microsoft is launching its new compact Surface Pro that comes with a 12-inch display and a Snapdragon ARM processor from Qualcomm. One special feature is the passive cooling that eliminates annoying fan noise.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 12.00" | 1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jun 2025 15:07
Netgear Nighthawk RS600 review: Fast WiFi 7 router with 10GbE

Netgear Nighthawk RS600 review: Fast WiFi 7 router with 10GbE

The way to go? With the Nighthawk RS600, Netgear is selling a powerful router that offers up to 18 Gbps wirelessly and supports all current standards. There are some compromises in terms of wired connections, although Ethernet with 10 Gbps is on board. Our review clarifies who this WiFi 7 router is for.
Daniel Schmidt, 20 Jun 2025 04:02
Superfluous and too expensive? - Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 with the Snapdragon X Plus review

84% Superfluous and too expensive? - Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 with the Snapdragon X Plus review

Good runtimes, but what else? Microsoft has brought out a new Surface Laptop with a 13-inch display. The problem, however, is that it is worse in almost every respect—and it costs more than the well-known Surface Laptop 13.8. Update: Removable SSD photos added.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 13.00" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Jun 2025 09:52
Slim gamer impresses with RTX 5070 Ti laptop - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 in review

90% Slim gamer impresses with RTX 5070 Ti laptop - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 in review

Fast enough for QHD. Even with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU on board, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is an excellent gaming and multimedia laptop. However, the price remains quite high at €3,399, while the comparable Razer Blade 16 is a substantial €400 less expensive.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jun 2025 19:35
The Flint 3 runs a customised version of OpenWRT and comes with Tailscale, Wireguard and Adguard built in (Image Source: Gl-iNet)

Flint 3, OpenWRT WiFi 7 router with five 2.5 Gb network ports, Tailscale and Wireguard available for pre-order at an unbelievable price

With multiple 2.5 Gb Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi 7 and software that includes Docker, Tailscale, Wireguard and Adblock, the GL-iNet Flint 3 will give even the best routers a run for their money at a significantly reduced price.
David Devey, 10 Jun 2025 16:04
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Who is supposed to buy this? Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13 is worse and just as expensive as the Surface Laptop 13.8

Microsoft launched the new Surface Laptop 13, even though you could also call it Surface Laptop Go 4. The RRP is comparable to the much better Surface Laptop 13.8, only the battery runtime of the new 13-inch model is superior. We ...
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jun 2025 13:31
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (image source: Notebookcheck)

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is unrivaled since the Razer Blade 14 is limited to the RTX 5070 Laptop

If you want the fastest 14-inch gamer right now, there is no way around the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. While rivals including the Razer Blade 14 only offer the RTX 5070 Laptop, Asus also offers the two significantly faster GPU options...
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jun 2025 11:13
Oppo Pad 4 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite in review

87% Oppo Pad 4 Pro Review: Great price 13.2-inch tablet with stylus and Snapdragon 8 Elite

iPad Pro competitor at half the price. The Oppo Pad 4 is a sister model to the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro and comes across a premium tablet with a strong price-performance ratio. With stylus support and the latest hardware, the Oppo Pad 4 tablet offers a complete package for less than €600 that is second to none. However, there is one aspect that makes us question the proposition.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | 13.20" | 675 g
Marcus Herbrich, 02 Jun 2025 22:52
Competing against ROG, Legion and co with an RTX 5090 and 240 Hz OLED - Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 gaming laptop review

85% Competing against ROG, Legion and co with an RTX 5090 and 240 Hz OLED - Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 gaming laptop review

Who is the master, who is the disciple? We finally managed to get our test-savvy hands on the Aorus Master 16 with an RTX 5090, OLED display, Thunderbolt 5, PCIe 5.0 and WiFi 7. Is this the new performance king for a price of $4,300?
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.5 kg
Christian Hintze, 02 Jun 2025 15:06
Maximum efficiency: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 shows why Lunar Lake is the perfect choice for business laptops, pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck.com)

Maximum efficiency: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 shows why Lunar Lake is the perfect choice for business laptops

A normal work day spans eight hours - the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Intel Lunar Lake lasts 21 hours. With the great efficiency of the Intel platform, Lunar Lake turns out to be the best choice for business laptops.
Benjamin Herzig, 30 May 2025 13:14
The Beacon 9. (Image source: Nokia)

Nokia launches Beacon 9 and 4 gateways to bring affordable Wi-Fi 7 to the home

Nokia asserts that its latest gateway devices can bring Wi-Fi 7 to the masses. They are rated to deliver speeds of up to 9.4 gigabits per second (Gb/s) in the Beacon 9, which also comes with an up-to-date streamlined design. Its B...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 May 2025 19:21
4K OLED is replaced by 120 Hz 2.8K OLED - Asus ProArt P16 with RTX 5070 Laptop review

89% 4K OLED is replaced by 120 Hz 2.8K OLED - Asus ProArt P16 with RTX 5070 Laptop review

A true advancement? The ProArt P16 is a 16-inch multimedia laptop that received a lot of criticism last year because of its 60 Hz 4K OLED display. Now, it has been given a 120 Hz 2.8K OLED panel, but it suffers weaknesses in its HDR brightness in particular.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 29 May 2025 15:07
Oppo Find X8 Ultra smartphone review (image source: Marcus Herbrich)

91% The camera monster degrades the Apple iPhone - Oppo Find X8 Ultra smartphone review

Huge battery, light weight. The Find X8 Ultra is a spectacular flagship phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and the best camera hardware. Oppo has installed a whopping five sensors into its premium phone to ensure perfect photos. Even so, there are more reasons why the Galaxy S25 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro should fear this device.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Adreno 830 | 6.82" | 226 g
Marcus Herbrich, 28 May 2025 17:29
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13 and Surface Pro 12 (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft's bold move: Expensive Surface Laptop 13 now ships without a charger

It’s a well known fact that many smartphones don’t come with a charger included in the box. Microsoft is now following suit and ships the new Surface Laptop 13 and Surface Pro 12 without a suitable power adapter, at least in Europ...
Andreas Osthoff, 23 May 2025 19:32
Intel empire strikes back with 21 hrs of battery life: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop review

89% Intel empire strikes back with 21 hrs of battery life: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop review

Lunar Lake greatness. Qualcomm, AMD and Intel - the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 is a laptop that can be configured with every available option. The Intel Lunar Lake model we test today may be the best yet, striking the ideal balance between great everyday performance and efficiency.
Intel Core Ultra 5 228V | Intel Arc Graphics 130V | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 May 2025 16:49
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Thermalright plans to enter mini PC market with liquid-cooled AMD Strix Halo systems

All the prototype mini PCs presented at Thermalright's Computex booth feature custom compact liquid coolers, cases with some CNC-ed parts and a frontal display with relevant metrics. The demoed model is equipped with AMD's Ryzen A...
Bogdan Solca, 22 May 2025 15:24
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Deal | Asus Vivobook Flip 14 OLED convertible notebook with Intel Core Ultra 7 256V slips under $1,000

Besides the Core 7 Ultra 256V processor with Arc 140V iGPU, highlights for this model include a 14-inch 1920 x 1200 OLED touchscreen, 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Thunderbolt 4 port, microSD card reader and Wi-Fi 7 + BT 5.4 wireless connect...
Bogdan Solca, 20 May 2025 15:24
Good investment as solid AMD office workhorse: Acer TravelMate P4 TMP414-42 laptop review

84% Good investment as solid AMD office workhorse: Acer TravelMate P4 TMP414-42 laptop review

Travel mate with Ryzen power. Update | Acer is not well known for its business laptops, but why? Acer's TravelMate P4 TMP414-42 shows that Acer does know how to make good laptops for the productive use. In our review, it does good thanks to the AMD Ryzen 5 and a bright, matte screen as well as nice input devices.
AMD Ryzen 5 8540U | AMD Radeon 740M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 20 May 2025 15:05
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14 G10. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's new OLED screens are excellent but the Yoga Slim 7 14's chassis quality leaves much to be desired

Lenovo has made significant improvements to its display technology, and the current 2.8K OLED models with 120 Hz and brightness levels of more than 1,000 nits are very good. The Yoga Slim 7 14 G10 is no exception here, but the cre...
Andreas Osthoff, 19 May 2025 22:46
Acer Aspire A14 AI with Snapdragon X is designed for everyday computing. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer debuts Aspire A14 AI powered by entry-level Snapdragon X SoC

The Acer Aspire A14 AI lineup is adding Qualcomm's latest budget-friendly Snapdragon X SoC to its roster in addition to Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 300 chips. The Snapdragon X-powered Aspire A14 AI does not offer an OLED opt...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 May 2025 16:03
All Acer Aspire A14 AI laptops now get an OLED display option. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer expands Aspire 14 AI Copilot+ PC lineup with Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI Krackan Point offerings

Acer is introducing several new Aspire A14 AI SKUs at Computex 2025 featuring Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI Krackan Point processors. The new Aspire A14 AI laptops feature an aluminum build and can be configured with up to 32 ...
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 May 2025 15:00
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14: The fastest 14-inch gamer but no 5090 is a missed opportunity

Asus currently has the fastest compact gaming laptop on offer in the form of the ROG Zephyrus G14, but the lack of an RTX 5090 is still a disappointment. Can Razer match or perhaps even overtake Asus with the new Blade 14?
Andreas Osthoff, 15 May 2025 14:40
MediaTek debuts the T930. (Image source: MediaTek)

MediaTek T930 debuts to power next-gen 5G hotspots with up to 10Gb/s download speeds

MediaTek asserts that its latest chipset for fixed wireless access (FWA) or mobile broadband equipment can support upload speeds of up to 2.8 gigabits per second (Gb/s) over sub-6GHz 5G it does connect with. The T930 also boasts m...
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 May 2025 17:27
Multimedia talent featuring a brilliant OLED—almost without a catch: Acer Swift 16 AI laptop review

85% Multimedia talent featuring a brilliant OLED—almost without a catch: Acer Swift 16 AI laptop review

Lunar Lake without astronomical prices The Acer Swift 16 AI with Core Ultra 9 excels in tests with its vibrant OLED colors and strong overall performance, suitable for AI tasks, everyday use, and light gaming. Despite the mediocre speakers, it represents an excellent option for demanding users seeking outstanding picture quality and modern technology.
Intel Core Ultra 9 288V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 16.00" | 1.5 kg
Marc Herter, 12 May 2025 20:23
14 inches with the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop - Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 review

89% 14 inches with the GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop - Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025 review

Unrivaled in speed? Asus is upping GPU performance, equipping the 2025 version of its 14-inch gamer, the ROG Zephyrus G14, with the new GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop. Its processor is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in combination with 64 GB RAM and a 120 Hz, 2.8K OLED display. Update: Photoshop, Premiere Pro & DaVinci Resolve benchmark scores added
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 May 2025 14:48
Powerful CPU and a quality OLED display packed in a slim form-factor. (Image Source: Asus)

Deal | Asus Vivobook S16 with Intel Ultra 9 285H and 2880x1800 OLED display drops to $900

Other premium features include the powerful Arc 140T iGPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5X-8448 RAM, and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity, dual Thunderbolt 4 connectors and a microSD card reader.
Bogdan Solca, 12 May 2025 14:34
The RTX 5090 Laptop and mini LED inside a gaming laptop - Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 2025 review

88% The RTX 5090 Laptop and mini LED inside a gaming laptop - Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 2025 review

Asus' fastest 16-incher. The ROG Strix SCAR 16 is Asus' 16-inch gaming flagship fitted with the Core Ultra 275HX, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop with 24 GB VRAM and a 240 Hz mini LED display.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 09 May 2025 16:26
Careful with the affordable variant: Convertible laptop Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 shows risks of cheaper configurations (pictured: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14AKP10, image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Careful with the affordable variant: Convertible laptop Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 shows risks of cheaper configurations

Our review unit of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14AKP10 costs just €1,000, not that much for a convertible laptop with a pen and a Ryzen AI 7 CPU. There is a variant of it that costs even less, but buyers should stay clear of this ...
Benjamin Herzig, 05 May 2025 22:23
We have reviewed the 2025 Asus ROG Strix G16 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Asus ROG Strix G16 2025 review verdict: Good RTX 5080 gaming laptop, but faster Ryzen 9 9955HX is only available with RTX 5070 Ti

The new Asus ROG Strix G16 is a fast gaming notebook with an RTX 5080 Laptop, which is an excellent match for the native QHD resolution of its matte IPS panel. However, the 5080 Laptop is only available in combination with the Cor...
Andreas Osthoff, 30 Apr 2025 20:43
Dell readies more affordable AMD-based AI-powered notebooks. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell launches the 14 Plus notebook lineup with AMD "Krackan Point" APUs starting at $800

Along with a Ryzen AI 5 340 APU, Dell is offering 16 GB LPDDR5-7500 RAM, a 512 GB SSD and Wi-Fi 7 for the $800 base configuration, but there are more expensive variants featuring the Ryzen AI 7 350 and a 1 TB SSD.
Bogdan Solca, 30 Apr 2025 16:19
The RTX 5080 Laptop is optimal for Gaming in WQHD - Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 review

87% The RTX 5080 Laptop is optimal for Gaming in WQHD - Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 review

Who really needs the RTX 5090 Laptop? The new Asus ROG Strix G16 is available with the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU at most, but this won't much of a problem when gaming. The Strix G16 represents a good gaming package with a matte IPS display, a fast Core Ultra 9 275 HX, and very good maintenance options.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Apr 2025 21:24
Razer Blade 16 gaming setup (Image source: Razer PR)

After tariff uncertainty, Razer Blade 16 gaming laptops available at Razer stores with RTX 5090 option

Alleviating fears of delays, the Razer Blade 16 is finally available. US buyers can choose from several configurations with RTX 50-series GPUs. Notebookcheck's review concluded that the slimmer gaming laptop doesn't sacrifice perf...
Adam Corsetti, 23 Apr 2025 23:05
Huge performance upgrade for featherweight sub 1 kg system: Lenovo will offer Arrow Lake H in ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

Huge performance upgrade for featherweight sub 1 kg system: Lenovo will offer Arrow Lake H in ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 laptop

Lenovo upgrades its most expensive ThinkPad laptop series with more performance. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition and the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 Aura Edition will soon be available with Intel Arrow Lake H and A...
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Apr 2025 19:31
90 Hz OLED with AdobeRGB - Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G10 laptop review

87% 90 Hz OLED with AdobeRGB - Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G10 laptop review

The 14-inch device for creatives. Lenovo has updated its Yoga Pro 7, giving the 10th generation an AMD processor as well as a new 14.5-inch OLED display that even covers the AdobeRGB color space completely and is calibrated straight out of the box.
AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | AMD Radeon 860M | 14.50" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Apr 2025 21:35
Microsoft Surface Pro OLED for Business (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft's Windows-on-ARM approach for private users damages the reputation of Surface devices

The new Intel version of the Surface Pro convertible is not really interesting for private users due to the high price, but this problem is artificially created by Microsoft. This will damage the reputation of its own products and...
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Apr 2025 14:09
Lunar Lake vs. Snapdragon inside a convertible - Microsoft Surface Pro OLED for Business review

84% Lunar Lake vs. Snapdragon inside a convertible - Microsoft Surface Pro OLED for Business review

Another blow for Windows on ARM? Microsoft now also offers its Surface Pro convertible equipped with Intel's Lunar Lake processors—but specifically targeted toward business customers. We have tested the OLED version and investigated whether private customers might be missing out on the better model.
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.00" | 882 g
Andreas Osthoff, 14 Apr 2025 18:38
For the first time with 12 core AMD CPU: ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 with Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370 leaks on Malaysian Lenovo site (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD, image source: Lenovo)

For the first time with 12 core AMD CPU: ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 with Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro 370 leaks on Malaysian Lenovo site

Lenovo's 2025 ThinkPads with AMD CPUs are limited to the eight core versions of Zen5 - at least until now. A product listing on Lenovo's Malaysian website suggests that we may soon see the first AMD ThinkPad with twelve CPU cores ...
Benjamin Herzig, 14 Apr 2025 12:59
The Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's Yoga 7 14 Convertible is not only much cheaper than the Yoga 9, but also better in some respects

Lenovo offers a wide product lineup and it is not easy always easy to find the right device. It is even more complicated when you have two very similar products like the two 14-convertibles we just tested, where the less expensive...
Andreas Osthoff, 08 Apr 2025 13:17
A slim gaming laptop now with an RTX 5090 and 64 GB of RAM - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 review

90% A slim gaming laptop now with an RTX 5090 and 64 GB of RAM - Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2025 review

Arrow Lake and 240 Hz OLED. Asus has updated its slim ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. For the 2025 models, the top-of-the-line version will feature an Arrow Lake processor and the new GeForce RTX 5090. The RAM remains soldered, but the maximum memory capacity has been doubled to 64 GB.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Apr 2025 13:22
1,000-nit OLED at 120 Hz inside a convertible - Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 review

88% 1,000-nit OLED at 120 Hz inside a convertible - Lenovo Yoga 7 14 2in1 G10 review

Update with Intel Lunar Lake. Lenovo has equipped its 10th-generation Yoga 7 2in1 with a Lunar Lake processor and a new 2.8K OLED panel, which, in addition to a refresh rate of 120 Hz, should now also achieve a significantly higher brightness of 1,000 nits. However, one known problem remains.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Apr 2025 16:50
A high-end business 2-in-1 for high earners: HP EliteBook X Flip G1i review

90% A high-end business 2-in-1 for high earners: HP EliteBook X Flip G1i review

An additional 500 to 1,000 dollars for what? HP's changed naming scheme is allowing it to charge a hefty premium for its new 14-inch business 2-in-1. We take a look at what the EliteBook X Flip G1i offers compared to its predecessor, the Elite x360 1040 G11 2-in-1.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Christian Hintze, 02 Apr 2025 15:02
The 18-inch gamer with great mini LED and an RTX 5090 Laptop - Asus Strix SCAR 18 G835LX review

88% The 18-inch gamer with great mini LED and an RTX 5090 Laptop - Asus Strix SCAR 18 G835LX review

For gamers and creatives alike. Asus has updated its gaming flagship Strix SCAR 18 with the Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an outstanding mini LED display at 240 Hz. In addition, access to the device's components has been made much easier and there are plenty of lighting elements.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Apr 2025 12:55
Razer Blade 16 2025 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

The 2025 Razer Blade 16 with the RTX 5090 Laptop looks like a downgrade

This year, Razer uses a significantly slimmer case in the Blade 16, even though this requires compromises in some places. The new model looks a bit like a downgrade overall.
Andreas Osthoff, 31 Mar 2025 19:02
Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the line (pictured: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 G1 Aura Edition, image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Looks of a Yoga, quality of a ThinkPad, feature-set of a ThinkBook: Lenovo's ThinkPad X9-14 blurs the line

The Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1 Aura Edition seems like an interesting hybrid of different Lenovo laptop lines: In terms of looks, it could be a Lenovo Yoga. In terms of the features, it could be a ThinkBook. But in terms of quali...
Benjamin Herzig, 29 Mar 2025 13:05
Razer Blade 16 2025 review - Gaming laptop now with GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an even slimmer case

87% Razer Blade 16 2025 review - Gaming laptop now with GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an even slimmer case

Back to the roots - Will this work? The Razer Blade 16 2025 is the first laptop equipped with the brand-new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, which runs the 240-Hz OLED panel. At the same time, the Blade 16 has again become significantly slimmer, which also means that it now uses a slower AMD Ryzen processor.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Mar 2025 14:04
Closest Windows competitor to the MacBook Air 13: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 laptop review

89% Closest Windows competitor to the MacBook Air 13: Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 laptop review

The ThinkBook ThinkPad. With the ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition, Lenovo has made a completely new addition to the already plentiful roster of 14-inch ThinkPads. In our review, we discover that it is a worthy addition to the line, despite its decidedly un-ThinkPad design - or maybe because of it?
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Mar 2025 02:47
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15 for Business (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft should let Surface Laptop 7 buyers choose between Intel and Qualcomm

Our review of the Surface Laptop with Intel’s Lunar Lake clearly shows that it's the better device overall. Instead of pushing Windows on ARM at the expense of customers, Microsoft should offer both versions and let buyers choose....
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Mar 2025 19:26
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 (Image source: Notebookcheck)

HP EliteBook Ultra G1i boasts quiet cooling but has to make compromises

The Lunar Lake-powered EliteBook Ultra G1i is an impressive high-quality business laptop, but compared to the more traditional EliteBook X notebooks, certain compromises had to be made.
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Mar 2025 22:08
Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15 Lunar Lake review - A slap in the face for Windows on ARM

87% Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 15 Lunar Lake review - A slap in the face for Windows on ARM

The Surface laptop is better with Intel. Last year, Microsoft switched its Surface devices completely to ARM processors from Qualcomm. However, it doesn't seem that business customers want these devices, as the Surface Laptop 15 for Business is now available with Intel's Lunar Lake processors. The result is better in many areas.
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 15.00" | 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 24 Mar 2025 14:53
A 90% score for the Dell Pro 13 Premium business laptop. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Almost perfect with a score of 90%: Verdict on the Dell Pro 13 Premium

Dell's habit of slapping "Pro" and "Premium" onto its product names may make us roll our eyes, but the Dell Pro 13 Premium is still an almost ideal business laptop. Why the "Premium" label is justified is explained in our review s...
Christian Hintze, 24 Mar 2025 01:03

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