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Compact powerhouse. Lenovo's 14-inch laptop offers a powerful APU, space for two NVMe SSDs, and very good battery runtimes. The RAM (16 GB, dual-channel mode) cannot be expanded.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Fanless lightweight. One kilogram light and only 13.6 mm thin - the Huawei MateBook X Silver Frost (2020) is one of the most compact notebooks ever. It is ultra-mobile and completely silent. But how does this affect the performance? Can you work reasonably with the device? Our test reveals the answer.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.00" | 1 kg

16:10 and matte. We have just reviewed the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 with the glossy 4K screen, and now we have a closer look at the default Full-HD panel. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the matte panel?
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Ice Lake office. With the V17-IIL, Lenovo delivers a work device for desk usage. The 17.3-inch laptop scores with low operating noise, a low heat development, and a well-rounded IPS display. The unstable case prohibits mobile usage.
Intel Core i3-1005G1 | Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 17.30" | 2.2 kg

Microsoft lacks innovation. Microsoft's small Surface Laptop 4 gets a new Tiger Lake processor, but that's about it. Is that still enough in 2021 to compete with the rivals including Apple’s M1 MacBooks?
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.50" | 1.3 kg

Ryzen office. The HP 255 G7 offers a Ryzen 3 APU, 8 GB of RAM, a DVD drive, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system. Moreover, the built-in display disappoints in every respect.
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

WQUXGA-ThinkPad. 16:10, two fans, a bigger battery and a 4K UHD+ screen - Lenovo has made a lot of changes to the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9. While doing so, Lenovo unfortunately also made alterations to the ThinkPad keyboard that are not necessarily positive. Find out why in our comprehensive review!
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

With a Full-HD VA panel. The HP ProBook 440 G8 offers simple business features and is targeted for mobile office users. Our test clarifies what the Tiger Lake CPU used here has to offer in everyday operation and what alternative configurations are available.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

New innards in an old shell. Once again, Lenovo "only" updates its T-series with a new CPU. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 boasts a more promising CPU upgrade. After all, Tiger Lake is a much more extensive update than last-gen CPUs. However, the new ThinkPad laptop is not entirely flawless.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

All-round device. The Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen2 does not look very different from the ThinkPad E15 Gen2 at first glance, but it offers considerably more features. We will clarify what these are and how the improved hardware performs in our review.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Matte 16:10 Touchscreen. The new ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 gets a major update and wants to convince customers with a new chassis, faster processor and a matte 16:10 touchscreen. Update: M.2 2242 SSD does not fit into the WWAN slot
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Even sharper. The Blade 15 Advanced scores some major points with its powerful hardware and great battery life. What is more, the Blade 15 Advanced now features a second M.2-2280 slot.
Intel Core i7-10875H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg

Workstation upgrade. The ZBook Firefly 15 also gets an upgrade to the Nvidia Quadro T500 and a Tiger Lake CPU in its 8th generation. Our review reveals the performance offered by the new hardware compared to the predecessor as well as other aspects that have changed.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA T500 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Convertible with Thunderbolt 4. The Acer TravelMate Spin P4 is a convertible with an 11th generation Intel processor in a practical 14-inch format. The integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics promises more performance compared to Intel-based devices from the previous generation, and the integrated stylus allows handwritten inputs as well as creative drawings.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

A lot of performance for a low price. With the MateBook D 16, Huawei offers an interesting and affordable multimedia laptop at an MSRP of 900 Euros (~$1,088). The device offers a 16.1-inch display packed into an elegant metal case. Can the Huawei MateBook D 16 convince in the test as much as its first impression suggests?
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 16.10" | 1.7 kg

A missed chance? Microsoft presents the 4th generation of the Surface laptop, again offering the larger 15-inch model also with a special AMD Ryzen processor besides the Intel CPUs. Otherwise nothing much has changed, and Microsoft continues to forgo modern connections such as Thunderbolt.
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.00" | 1.6 kg

Silent Chromebook competitor offers more performance in battery mode than in mains operation Lenovo's 11.6-incher does not have a convincing hardware configuration on board. However, the device offers silent operation, a one-year MS Office 365 Personal license and a low price level (279 Euros/~$337). Windows 10 Home in S mode serves as the operating system.
AMD Athlon Silver 3050e | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg

More power. Schenker's DTR notebook scores with brute computing power and extensive maintenance, connection and expansion options. Thus, the processor and graphics core could be replaced in addition to the working memory and storage media.
Intel Core i9-11900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 4.7 kg