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Expensive and too slow. MSI is slightly late to the gaming handheld bandwagon by releasing the Claw—an Intel-based model. After several updates over the course of the last few weeks, its performance is now said to have been improved. We have thoroughly tested the compact gamer. Update: Correction of the overall rating
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 7.00" | 672 g

Price-performance tip? The Aoostar GEM12 combines a powerful and modern AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD in a relatively compact case. The connectivity is above average and enables the simple connection of external graphics cards via OCuLink. We put the Aoostar GEM12 through its paces and analyzed its performance in detail.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 653 g

Still great without Mini-LED. Lenovo's flagship model and closest MacBook Pro 16 competitor packs a ton of power for the size even at the lower-end configuration. At well over $1500, however, it's also one of Lenovo's pricier Yoga laptops.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Familiar hardware repackaged! With the M2A Starship, Acemagic has a very eye-catching gaming PC in its portfolio. The unusual spaceship-like design of the mini-PC attracts attention, however, there is familiar hardware already used in the Acemagic Tank03. In this review, we analyzed the practical performance of the Intel Core i9-12900H and the NvidiaGeForce-RTX-3080 laptop GPU in the unique housing.
Intel Core i9-12900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 2.1 kg

1,200-nit OLED and Core Ultra 9. The MateBook X Pro is Huawei's flagship laptop and the new 2024 model has had its weight reduced to below 1 kg. In addition, its IPS screen has been swapped out for an OLED touchscreen that can achieve brightness levels of over 1,000 nits and offers an impressive picture quality.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.20" | 980 g

Standstill on the executive floor? Lenovo has dropped the name Yoga from its flagship convertible for business customers, now calling it the ThinkPad X1 2in1. AI marketing aside, its new Meteor Lake processor offers little performance and its high-resolution OLED touchscreen isn't entirely good. Lenovo also offers an optional haptic touchpad without TrackPoint buttons.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Compact powerhouse. The Geekom A-series combines excellent performance with an extremely compact form factor. The manufacturer has already proven that this concept works with the Geekom A7. The Geekom A8 is supposed to offer even more performance and is based on the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, which sounds very promising. We took a close look at the new flagship and analyzed its performance based on numerous benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 432 g

Like an XPS 13, but better. Lenovo's ThinkBook 13x G4 is a high-quality and compact subnotebook that delivers solid results in almost all disciplines. The IPS screen in 3:2 format is bright and offers 120 Hz, while the Core Ultra 5 125H is fast and the battery runtimes are also good. However, the ThinkBook falls short in terms of the keyboard and maintenance options.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Arc 7-Core iGPU | 13.50" | 1.2 kg

Up to 64 GB RAM. Dell has created the new XPS 13 out of its old XPS 13 Plus and—the same as with its larger siblings—this means it has an unconventional keyboard and an annoying touchbar. The new Core Ultra processor from Intel delivers decent everyday performance, however, its IPS display is a lot dimmer than advertized.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 13.40" | 1.2 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

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

Now with Advanced Optimus, but the power supply is too weak. Lenovo has improved its multimedia Yoga Pro 9i 16 flagship of the G9 generation in several areas. The 3.2K mini LED panel with 1200 nits is optionally matte and accompanied by Advanced Optimus. We put the most powerful configuration, which has the Core Ultra 9 185H and GeForce RTX 4070 laptop, to the test.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Price performance champion. A metal case, Core Ultra 7, 32 GB of RAM, a 3K IPS display, and a good keyboard - the RedmiBook Pro 16 offers all that for less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,066). In addition, a large 99-Wh battery ensures an extremely long battery life and Thunderbolt 4 is also included.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Great allrounder! Minisforum's V3 represents entirely new ground for the Chinese system manufacturer, which released a wide range of mini PCs in the recent past. The V3 tablet is the first ever Windows tablet to feature AMD's Hawk Point APU. The V3 tablet is not just a simple Windows tablet. The device can also be used as an external display if required. Our detailed review will reveal how well the device performs in everyday use and what performance can be teased out of the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 928 g

Much quieter than before. The dual-screen Yoga Book 9i is back this year with new Meteor Lake-U CPUs and integrated Arc graphics. The differences and performance advantages between the 2023 and 2024 models, however, aren't what we were expecting.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Meteor Lake pared down. The Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 is Samsung's slim and light notebook for everyday use. It features a recent Meteor Lake processor as well as a high-resolution 120-Hz OLED touch screen. Both performance and battery life are no more than average.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.00" | 1.2 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

Lots of plastic and optional RGB! The Acemagic AM18 is advertised as a compact gaming PC. Together with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS and the AMD Radeon 780M, it contains exciting hardware that can be found in many handheld devices. We have analyzed how well the built-in hardware of the Acemagic AM18 works together based on many measurements and benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 600 g

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

OLED touchscreen and a hefty price tag. Dell has presented the XPS 14, a new multimedia laptop of which we have tested the high-end variant with an OLED panel and the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. At almost US$3,000, the device costs an arm and a leg and especially when it comes to performance, you shouldn't set your expectations too high.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.8 kg

Expensive everyday computer. With the Galaxy Book4 Pro 16, Samsung offers a flat 16-inch laptop with the latest Intel Core Ultra Meteor Lake processor and a high-resolution OLED touchscreen. What does the Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 offer against the Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 competition? Let's find out in this review.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.5 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

Now with Meteor Lake. Samsung has equipped its Galaxy Book4 models with Intel's new Meteor Lake processors and the 16-inch, 2-in-1 Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 offers the Intel Core Ultra 5 paired with a high-resolution 120 Hz AMOLED display.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Arc 7-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.7 kg

Samsung's answer to the MacBook Pro 16. The 16-inch Galaxy Book4 Ultra multimedia laptop is Samsung's answer to the Apple MacBook Pro 16. In addition to its 120 Hz high-resolution AMOLED panel, there is a current Core Ultra processor as well as a GeForce RTX 4050 laptop. However, the Ultra doesn't come cheap.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg