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Quiet and expensive. Apple has updated its desktop computer, the Mac Studio, which is now fitted with the faster M2 Max or M2 Ultra SoCs. We have tested the base model with the M2 Max and the 30-core GPU as well as 32 GB RAM.
Apple M2 Max | Apple M2 Max 30-Core GPU | 2.8 kg

Precision engineering. Not much has changed from a visual standpoint, but the GPU update from last year's Precision 5470 is significant and worth considering for power users who want to maximize performance from a small 14-inch form factor.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

T raptor. The 2023 version of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 uses Intel CPUs of the Raptor Lake series. With the new CPUs, the power usage seems to be lower compared to the predecessor, but apart from this, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 Intel does not seem like a big upgrade.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

The convertible laptop for bookworms. What if you could have both a convertible laptop and an eReader all in one? The ThinkBook Plus Twist is a dream come true for bookworms as long as you can accept some caveats.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Freedom of choice. Alienware's gaming notebook provides an extremely flexible hardware configuration. Our test device offers lots of performance (Core i7-13700HX, GeForce RTX 4060) and a decent level of equipment. Battery runtimes, however, are unable to keep pace with the times.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 3 kg

M2 with Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 6E. Apple's Mac Mini now includes the latest M2 and M2 Pro CPUs, delivering plenty of power for a compact desktop. Since upgrades are costly, like they are for MacBooks, the small device can get pricey.
Apple M2 | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | 1.2 kg

Look ma, no power brick! With so many mini PCs to choose from nowadays, the IdeaCentre Mini will need something up its sleeve to really stand out from the crowd. Luckily, its integrated PSU and inexpensive price of under US$700 for the Core i7 option might just be enough.
Intel Core i7-13700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 1.8 kg

NUC with a new case! The release of the Intel NUC 13 Pro Desk Edition Kit aka Vivid Canyon presumably marks Intel's last mini PC of the branch. Visually, Intel has given the finishing touch to the device by correcting most of its predecessor's points of critique. In this review, you can find out about what else Intel's final NUC based on the Intel Core i7-1360P has to offer.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 558 g

Intel 13th gen CPU swap. The IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 looks very attractive at first glance with its low US$574 starting price and Thunderbolt support, but the fixed 8 GB of RAM is a huge asterisk and the price to upgrade is absurdly high for what is supposed to be a budget 2-in-1.
Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Distance runner. The Aorus 15 BSF - a QHD gaming laptop - offers good performance (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4070) with a great selection of features (16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 165 Hz panel, Thunderbolt 4). Amazing runtimes complete the setup.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Business companion. The compact office laptop by Lenovo convinces us with low emissions, long battery life numbers and a 16 inch screen win the work-friendly 16:10 ratio (1,920 x 1,200, IPS, low power). Part of the package are two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a WWAN option.
Intel Core i7-1355U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Featherweight ultrabook. The new Schenker Vision 16 premium ultrabook with a lightweight magnesium chassis has the newest Intel CPUs and a matte WQHD screen with 240 Hz. It is pretty upgradable, as usual with Schenker.
Intel Core i7-13700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.5 kg

Lots of power for Raptor Lake! The Minisforum Venus Series NPB5's Intel Core i5-13500H promises to be a modern SoC fit for a wide range of uses. With its DDR5 and great connectivity options including USB4, there are almost endless possibilities for the device. In this detailed review including a variety of benchmarks, you can read about what else this sleek mini PC has to offer.
Intel Core i5-13500H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 604 g

Short battery life and less hardware. Lenovo is aiming for the crown in the category of 16-inch multimedia laptops with its new Yoga Pro 9i 16. Its trump card is supposed to be the high-resolution and bright mini-LED panel. However, there are unusual weaknesses in the build quality and, in contrast to the 14-inch model, features such as Advanced Optimus are missing.
Intel Core i7-13705H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg

Slim and light. A low weight (990 g, ~2.18 lb), slim case (≤ 12.55 mm, ~0.49 in), and bright OLED display (15.6 in, FHD) that is rich in contrast represent the highlights of the LG Gram SuperSlim. Additional positive features include two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a very good battery life.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 990 g

Compact class. With the Predator Triton 14, Acer has expanded its range of compact gaming laptops with an additional model. The 14-inch device offers bags of power, (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4050), a very bright 16:10 aspect ratio display (WQXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync) and a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

RTX 4050 and Advanced Optimus. The new Yoga Pro 9i 14 is Lenovo’s flagship consumer device and packed with features like the extremely bright Mini-LED panel with 165 Hz, a Core i7 processor as well as Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop inside a compact 14-inch chassis. The only problem is the battery runtime, where you will have to make some compromises.
Intel Core i7-13705H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.7 kg

Magnesium and liquid metal. Schenker updates the slim Vision 16 Pro multimedia laptop with current hardware from Intel and Nvidia. The new GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop graphics chip brings a lot of gaming performance to the matte WQHD panel with 240 Hz. Considering the low weight, the maintenance options are also very good.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

An economical RTX 4060. The Acer Predator Helios 16 is simultaneously a solid and quiet gaming laptop with many high-end aspects. Thanks to the economical RTX 4060 and its mature cooling system, gaming sessions will not result in sudden deafness despite the potent 16-core CPU. We were also positively surprised by the fast QHD display and although we were not dealing with the mini-LED display variant, its deployment can be found in the key lighting.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Core i7-1360P vs. Core i7-1280P. Dell has updated its XPS 13 Plus 9320 this year with 13th gen Raptor Lake CPUs. Other than the name change, however, everything else remains essentially the same as on last year's Core i7-1280P configuration including even processor performance.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.3 kg

RTX 4050 for $1,699.99. The new MSI Stealth 14 Studio was presented at the beginning of this year and aside from targeting gamers, the device also aims to speak to users who are searching for great performance within a compact 14-inch case. The Core i7-13700H and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop's performance has hit the mark, however, the laptop isn't without its flaws: its keyboard and short runtimes, to name a few.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Intel Tiger Lake in the year 2023? The Geekom Mini IT11 currently isn't one of the most powerful devices when it comes to pure performance. However, Geekom have updated their Mini IT11 with a now slightly outdated Intel Core i7-11390H - previously, the PC featured an Intel Core i7-1195G7. Together with modern connectivity options, the Mini IT11 currently still makes for a decent device. As the PC thankfully has a Thunderbolt port, we can also take a look at its gaming performance using an external GPU.
Intel Core i7-11390H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 536 g

Intel NUC 13 Pro challenger! The Geekom AS 6 has entered the arena as the successor to the AS 5 and this small device packs a real punch. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX brings the power and its strong iGPU is enough for the occasional gaming session. But that's not all - the Geekom AS 6 has lots more to offer. You can read about everything that's important in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Radeon 680M | 753 g

The perfect allrounder? The MSI Stealth 16 Studio A13VG combines a 13th-generation Intel CPU as well as an Nvidia RTX 4070 laptop GPU. From a visual point of view, the Stealth 16 Studio is very dignified, meaning the device is not only focused on gamers. Both a demanding day in the office in an understated design and evening gaming sessions playing the latest titles are no problem for this laptop. In our review, we take a look at what else the MSI Stealth 16 Studio has to offer.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg

Annoying fan & reduced performance. Acer have updated their Swift X 14 - this time giving the multimedia laptop a fresh new case, a new OLED panel as well as new components from Intel and Nvidia. Unfortunately, the total package of this $1,400 device seems to only impress on paper and next to its relatively short battery life in everyday use, the laptop's cooling system also proves to cause some issues.
Intel Core i7-13700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.5 kg

Back to the roots! The Mercury series is Minisforum's pride and joy - this time they have released a tiny mini PC which promises decent performance. An AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with super-fast DDR5 RAM as well as modern USB4 ports are situated within the PC's small case. In this review, you can read about what else this little one has to offer, with the help of a variety of measurements and benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | AMD Radeon 680M | 239 g