Haswell

Little powerhouse. MSI takes a lot of risk with their GE40. Lightning-fast high-end hardware from Intel and Nvidia come in a compact and comfortably lightweight 14-inch case. How does that combination affect the notebook's temperatures and noise level? Read on to find out.
Intel Core i7-4702MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

Marathon runner in business attire. A slim and extremely light magnesium case makes the Toshiba Portégé Z30 one of the most mobile notebooks of its range. The lavishly equipped 13-inch laptop further scores with long battery runtimes and great performance - but is this enough to justify the expensive price of almost 1,500 Euros (~$2038)?
Intel Core i7-4500U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Green with envy? The Envy 15-j011sg is aimed at price-conscious multimedia users. Powerful mid-range hardware in the form of a Core i5-4200M, and a GeForce GT 740M has been packed in an elegant 15 inch chassis along with a Full HD screen. The sound system proves to be the biggest highlight.
Intel Core i5-4200M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Smaller brother? Asus offers two similar-looking 13.3-inch Zenbooks which differ completely at their cores. As these models are Ultrabooks, they are light, thin and equipped with a touchscreen. The UX301LA performed very well in our test. Can the affordable UX302LA match the high standards set by its predecessor?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

A chameleon. The multi-flip presents itself as a transformation artist. At one moment, it sports a clamshell look; in the next, it is suddenly a tablet PC. What does Sony do better or worse than the numerous convertibles on the market?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Business hybrid. Lenovo's new 12.5-inch ThinkPad Yoga borrows the 360-degree folding screen design from the consumer-oriented IdeaPad-line and adapts it for business use. Does the versatile Ultrabook convertible with its innovative usage-modes still offer the legendary ThinkPad quality we've come to expect from the series?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 12.50" | 1.6 kg

Haswell Pentium. The screen of the IdeaPad Flex 15 can be turned by up to 300 degrees, and thus enables a more comfortable use of its touchscreen. Find out in our test report whether the IdeaPad has more to offer than this nifty gimmick, and whether it also convinces as a laptop.
Intel Pentium 3556U | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Aluminum office. Dell's Inspiron 14-7437 is an aluminum ultrabook with a touchscreen as well as Windows 8 and reminds us of a MacBook. How does it perform in our review?
Intel Core i7-4500U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

A real price-cutter. Acer asks for a mere 250 Euros (~$345) for their Aspire E1-532. The computer's highlights are a Celeron Haswell processor and a matte display. A Windows operating system, however, isn't part of the package. Is it possible to get a decent notebook for such a low price?
Intel Celeron 2955U | Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Pulled all the punches? Only 10 millimeters thick, yet a Windows tablet with the usual speedy performance? Sony believes demanding users can work more productively than ever with a Windows tablet today without sacrificing comfort or mobility. Is it the tablet highlight of the year?
Intel Core i5-4210Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg

Showing true colors. Gaming laptops not only stand out through enormous power; they also want to win over the hearts of gamers with a daring design. Gigabyte also follows this path with its P25W, and creates a gaming machine with a bright yellow surface along with a metallic wrist rest. Does courage plus power add up to perfection?
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M | 15.60" | 2.9 kg

It's a ThinkPad – will it do the thinking for you? At first glance, Lenovo's new L440 from the ThinkPad line looks well-built and seems rigid as expected. Find out in our test report whether the laptop can live up to this first impression, and whether it can compete on the market in terms of performance.
Intel Core i5-4330M | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 14.00" | 2.3 kg

Pixel-packed performer. Last year’s Yoga 13 was one of the most popular Ultrabooks yet, and for good reason: while it wasn’t perfect, it was smartly-designed, with a unique (and sturdy) build and good performance for its price point. One year later, can Lenovo’s successor carry the torch?
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

More power for the office. Nexoc offers a simple office notebook that is based on Clevo's W550SU barebone. The user can configure it individually, but choosing a quad-core CPU, a hybrid hard drive and an SSD quickly results in more than 1,000 Euros - a fair price for this level of performance?
Intel Core i7-4702MQ | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

A step forward? Gigabyte belongs more to the unknown mobile end device suppliers in some countries. Too bad actually, considering that the Taiwanese manufacturer has a few very exciting laptops in its product line. For example, the U24T is seen as a compact multimedia all-rounder.
Intel Core i7-4500U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

I'm sexy and I know it. The Dell XPS 15 is a multimedia powerhouse with premium-level features. The most recent version of the notebook series, which has been around for quite a few generations, not only brings changes to the design, but also updates to the internal components.
Intel Core i7-4702HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M | 15.60" | 2 kg

Power boost. Lenovo has enhanced the graphics performance of its successful IdeaPad Y510p. The device is now available with either a GeForce GT 750M (SLI) or a GeForce GT 755M (SLI). We grabbed the brand new dual-GPU version and compared its performance with genuine high-end models.
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M SLI | 15.60" | 2.9 kg

Evolution. Acer refreshed its stylish 13.3-inch Aspire S7. Besides a Haswell Core i7 and a WQHD display, the ultrabook also gets a larger battery. Our review shows whether the Aspire S7-392 can beat its predecessor and if it can even ascend to the throne.
Intel Core i7-4500U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Buzzing companion. Until now, processors from the Haswell generation were only rarely found in 15-inch business laptops. Toshiba rocks the market with its Tecra A50 - and wants to eliminate the precursor's problems at the same time.
Intel Core i5-4300M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 730M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

A wolf in sheep's clothing. Gaming notebooks do not necessarily have to be big, bulky and heavy. Razer shows that you can also put a lot of performance into a thin case.
Intel Core i7-4702HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

New ground. HP is the first manufacturer to equip its media-focused flagship with Leap Motion capability and a touchscreen, but is this worth the extra cost of 60 Euros (~$82)? Additionally, the internals of the laptop have been refreshed, including a Full HD touchscreen, an Nvidia GT 750M GPU and an i7-4702MQ CPU.
Intel Core i7-4702MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M | 17.30" | 3.4 kg

Pioneer. The 12.5-inch ThinkPad of the X series has been completely revamped - while still staying true to the core strengths of its well-made predecessors. Mobility, flexibility, ergonomics and great build quality are characteristics which are not cherished among business customers alone. Our detailed review will show where the ThinkPad X240 fares better than those before it.
Intel Core i7-4600U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 12.50" | 1.5 kg

Thwarted gamer. An affordable notebook (699 Euros; ~$950) for computer gamers is what MSI offers with the GP60-i740M245FD. A Core i7 processor and a GeForce GPU, topped off with a matte Full HD display, create a lot of power under the bonnet. Our test review reveals if the computer is convincing in the field.
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Slim all-rounder. It's a slim 15.6-inch all-rounder including a touchscreen that Hewlett Packard has with its Pavilion TouchSmart 15. A Core i7 and GeForce core provide enough computing power. Owing to the ULV CPU, the laptop should also offer long battery runtimes. Our test report reveals whether the laptop sticks out from the crowd.
Intel Core i7-4500U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

DreamBook? HP has changed the name of its mobile workstations to ZBook, shipping it not only with a different moniker, but also with a completely new chassis and updated components. Our detailed review will show whether this is enough to climb back to the top of our workstation ranking.
Intel Core i7-4900MQ | NVIDIA Quadro K610M | 17.30" | 3.8 kg

Business on the road. Not only consumer devices follow the trend towards thinner notebooks and ultrabooks. Dell's new Latitude E7440 proves that mobility, port variety and office qualities can also be combined in a business notebook nowadays. We review the entry-level configuration with a Core i5 processor, a 500 GB hard drive and a WXGA display.
Update 11/20/2013: Review update (IPS FHD non-touch matte, 4300U, 128 GB)
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Vostro's successor. Dell introduces a new line of laptops with the Latitude 3000 series. We have our hands on the 15.6-inch Latitude 3540. A Haswell ULV processor alongside a matte Full HD screen are to attract both private and professional users. Our test report reveals whether Dell's latest product line is compelling.
Intel Core i5-4200U | AMD Radeon HD 8850M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

A lot of notebook for the money. Core i7 processor (Haswell) and a GeForce GPU in a 17.3-inch case suggest a powerful system. Lenovo wants around 720 Euros (~$972) for this package, but Windows is not included. Does Lenovo offer an interesting device for the desk?
Intel Core i7-4702MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Cautious evolution. Microsoft's second iteration of the Surface Pro aims at eradicating its predecessor's biggest flaws while at the same time staying true to its original concept. We have done some extensive testing to find out whether this powerful tablet PC with its high-resolution display does now indeed come closer to the idea of a perfect working device.
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 10.60" | 915 g

Silent companion. Haswell makes it possible: HP offers a fan-less 13.3-inch notebook with the Spectre 13 x2, which transforms into a tablet with a push of a button. However, the bulky detachable is certainly no bargain with a retail price of almost 1,100 Euros (~$1485).
Intel Core i5-4202Y | Intel HD Graphics 4200 | 13.30" | 2 kg

Old packaging, new content. Lenovo wants to attract users looking for the highest possible performance for as little money as possible with the new IdeaPad Z510 series . The Z510 comes with a Haswell CPU, a GeForce GPU and a matte Full HD display for about 700 Euros (~$944). Our review reveals whether the IdeaPad is only convincing on paper or also in practice.
Intel Core i5-4200M | NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Premium Haswell. Full HD screen, Core i7 Haswell, GeForce GPU, Harman/Kardon sound system - appetizing. Can the Premium DTR deliver what it promises? Find out in the following review.
Intel Core i7-4700MQ | NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M | 17.30" | 3 kg

Dell's premium consumers are no longer equipped with just Haswell processors and potent graphics. Performance? Anyone can do that. Instead, the Texans are upgrading their optics, materials, and all-around workmanship. A successful combination of upscale packaging and lightning-fast innards?
Intel Core i7-4500U | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M | 17.30" | 3.3 kg

Ultra ambitious. The Fujitsu Lifebook U554 has all the specs for an ultrabook, apart from the touchscreen. However, ambitions are not always enough: Is the subnotebook really a good companion? Find out in our in-depth review.
Intel Core i5-4200U | Intel HD Graphics 4400 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg