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Stay focused! The Paper Pro from Remarkable is stylish, has a high-quality finish, and is ideal for taking notes, reading, and editing documents. To avoid distraction, that's all the electronic notebook can do. But is that enough to justify a price of almost US$750?
NXP i.MX 8M Mini | Vivante GC Nano Ultra | 11.80" | 525 g

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

2.8K OLED at 120 Hz. The EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 is HP's new business spearhead featuring a high-quality aluminum case. Its Lunar Lake processor delivers sufficient performance and its fans are barely audible during use, but what compromises do you have to make for its low weight of 1.2 kilograms?
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Faux-leather expert. You don't want your smartphone to cost a lot, but you still want it to look good? The Motorola Moto G05 is available for just over $100, but features a pretty faux-leather back and 50-megapixel camera. The best choice for money savers?
Mediatek Helio G81 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.56" | 189 g

More power, lower price. Apple has given its MacBook Air 15 the lightning-fast M4 SoC, which is still cooled passively. It also features a new 12 MP webcam and a new colorway. However, its 60 Hz display remains unchanged and there is no matte option—but the Air is now $100 cheaper.
Apple M4 (10 cores) | Apple M4 10-core GPU | 15.30" | 1.5 kg

A great overall package with an attachable webcam. With the MagicBook Art 14, Honor is offering a lightweight 14-inch subnotebook (1 kg) with a fast Snapdragon X Elite processor including vapor chamber cooling, a great 120 Hz 3K OLED touchscreen and an attachable webcam. However, buyers will have to do without USB 4.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.60" | 1 kg

Slim bezels, low price. The Lenovo Tab is a compact and affordable tablet that aims to impress with a high display resolution, robust metal case, and stereo speakers. It can be used for school, college, or entertainment. We find out in our test whether the Lenovo Tab is worth a purchase.
Mediatek Helio G85 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 10.10" | 424 g

Now with improved serviceability. The latest Surface Laptop 7 addresses some longstanding issues with the series in regards to sustainability and repairability. For around $1500 USD, however, the price is arguably too steep for an ARM-based Windows PC.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 15.00" | 1.7 kg

Super affordable. The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro features a large screen and costs less than $450. Creative minds can go wild thanks to its active stylus, gamers can look forward to a high frame rate, and movie fans will be delighted with the tablet's high-resolution display and four speakers. But is there a catch to its low price?
MediaTek Dimensity 8300 | ARM Mali-G615 MP6 | 12.70" | 620 g

Multimedia qualities. Six speakers, a high-resolution, flicker-free display and plenty of power should be enough to secure the Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus a place in the hearts of streaming fans and workhorses. It also comes with a comprehensive accessories package and a comparatively low price. Should Apple be alarmed?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 12.70" | 640 g

Affordable battery champion. Qualcomm and Microsoft want to bring the advantages of the efficient ARM architecture to the Windows segment. The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 QOY demonstrates how this is done: This big-screened 16-inch laptop costs less than $1,000 while offering a battery life of more than 24 hours.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.9 kg