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A big step forward.Hewlett Packard has eliminated some weaknesses that we had found in a previously tested Envy model. Thanks to a Skylake processor, IPS screen and solid-state drive, the new version of the Envy 15 x360 gives a considerably more finished impression. However, with a price tag of almost 1000 Euros (~$1061), the laptop is not exactly a budget device.
Intel Core i5-6200U | NVIDIA GeForce 930M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Classy typewriter. A good build and configuration are omnipresent, and the improvements compared with the predecessor are appealing. ULV Core i7 processor meets gaming suitable 2 GB Nvidia GPU fused with 256 GB M.2 SATA SSD. The very good keyboard, thermals and system noise convince - but is everything that glitters here really gold?
Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 17.30" | 3 kg

(Quad)Core values. High-end is great, but not always required: even when equipped with a Core i5 CPU and a GeForc 945M GPU, the Acer Aspire VN7-792G offers solid performance for a price that's more than fair. The display isn't too shabby, either.
Intel Core i5-6300HQ | NVIDIA GeForce 945M | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

New revision. We already checked the Alienware 15 twice. In this review update, the gaming notebook gets a fresh Skylake processor and the fast Nvidia GTX 980M. Can Alienware keep the components of the 15-inch device cool?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M | 15.60" | 3.1 kg

Ready for games with Skylake. Fallout 4, Black Ops 3, Battlefront – autumn brings a lot of challenge for gamers. MSI has refreshed its line-up for the gaming festival and improved the GE72 a lot: Apart of an up-to-date Intel quad-core CPU, the 17-inch fireball got an IPS panel and a USB 3.1 port. However, the price went up quite a bit, too. Is this justified?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Up to date. Intel's quad-core Skylake processor only has a slight lead over its Haswell predecessor. However, its small boost in performance is accompanied by lower energy consumption. After the release of the GS70 Haswell model, MSI also fiddled with its successor's connectivity options: Two USB 3.1 ports and an NVMe M.2 slot are now on board.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M | 17.30" | 2.7 kg

Eye of the dragon. How far can you overclock the GT72S with its Core i7-6820HK and GTX 980 GPU? We revisit the GT72S special edition to find out how much a performance gain users can expect.
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop) | 17.30" | 3.8 kg

Nitro reloaded. Introduced at the IFA 2015, Acer’s Nitro refresh is released in time for Christmas and the race for buyer's favor. Can the non-black edition recapture the success of the late 2014 Nitro?
Intel Core i7-6500U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Extreme athlete. Desktop performance in a laptop? The brand new GeForce GTX 980 makes this possible. Schenker Technologies belongs to the first manufacturers launching a suitable gaming notebook. We checked whether the steep price is justified.
Intel Core i7-6700 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop) | 17.30" | 5 kg

Everything is new. Dell's new entry-level business device comes with a matte IPS display, long battery runtimes and a large maintenance hatch. Priced at almost 900 Euros (~$987), it is not a cheap system though.
Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce 830M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Skylake on the march. Nexoc joins together the tried-and-true Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M and brand new Skylake Intel Core i7-6700HQ CPU. The combo promises both high performance and reduced energy consumption. Nexoc's new device meets these expectations -- but what is a mediocre display doing in a computer in this price range?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Desktop-name, desktop-power. Although we do not appreciate the name of the mobile GTX 980 because it can be easily confused, Nvidia's new gaming flagship performs impressively. Our test covers the performance in Full HD and 4K resolution.
Intel Core i7-6700 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop)

Ghost in a shell. The portable 15.6-inch GS60 gets Skylake, DDR4, NVMe SSD, and USB 3.1 Super Port for its latest refresh. Essentially, pretty much everything but the GTX 970M has been updated. Has gaming performance improved in any way?
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Better thanks to Skylake. Although the new Skylake processor in Schenker's XMG A706 only results in a marginal performance increase compared with the XMG A705, the laptop comes with lower power consumption and longer battery runtimes owing to it improved energy efficiency.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Hardware update. 2015 is the year of Intel’s brand-new Skylake generation, which not only offers a better performance but also improved power efficiency. The XMG P506 from Schenker Technologies is a surprisingly thin gaming notebook that utilizes all advantages of the modern technology.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Gentle evolution. Schenker sends its new XMG P706 into the race with efficient Skylake processors, modern DDR 4 memory and other minor modifications. Otherwise, compared with its precursor, the slim 17-inch device has hardly changed - and that is a good thing.
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M | 17.30" | 3.3 kg

King of Features. MSI refreshes its gaming laptops with new hardware and exciting features within the framework of the release of Intel's Skylake generation. Read here how the GT72S top model fares against its high-end rivals.
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M | 17.30" | 3.8 kg

Flexible all-rounder. Lenovo's multi-mode, 15.6-inch Flex 2 Pro 15 does not exhibit any severe shortcomings and presents itself as a well-rounded, versatile device. However, its decent configuration (SSD, 16 GB RAM) forces up the price to almost 1000 Euros (~$1135).
Intel Core i7-4510U | NVIDIA GeForce 840M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Platform update. Slightly delayed, but they are here. As September draws to an end, the first notebooks based on Intel's Skylake architecture are arriving on the scene. Our first test device equipped with the new technology is the Schenker XMG U506, which has a bona fide desktop processor at its command. Is it time for the old CPUs to disappear?
Intel Core i5-6600K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M | 15.60" | 3.5 kg

No compromises. Desktop CPUs, G-Sync support, NVMe SSDs: Schenker's new 17-inch XMG U706 machine features almost everything that the heart of a gaming enthusiast desires. Will it be enough for our Top Ten Chart?
Intel Core i7-6700K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M | 17.30" | 3.9 kg

For playing games on the job. If you want a business notebook that's more about games than actual work, then look no further.
Intel Core i7-5700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Family duel. Alongside the GT, GS and GE series of gaming notebooks, MSI has also released their GP62 and GP72 entry-level models. We just reviewed the 15-inch version -- now we turn our attention to the 17-inch model. We have recorded our impressions here.
Intel Core i7-5700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Slowed down. Anyone thinking about buying HP's new, unusual 15-inch convertible will need patience. The sluggish hard drive slows down the system unnecessarily. A high-quality screen should not be on the priority list, either. Fortunately, there are also positive aspects to report.
Intel Core i5-5200U | NVIDIA GeForce 930M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Shark attack. Eurocom's fourth generation Shark gets an updated chassis with GTX 960M graphics. Is this mainstream-level gaming notebook a better deal than more well-known competitors?
Intel Core i7-4720HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

No more Aluminum! The predecessor had an aluminum lid, while the new Dell Inspiron 17-5758 is now mainly made of plastic. On the other hand, it features up-to-date Broadwell CPUs and a dedicated graphics card. Is this sufficient to make up for the poor connectivity?
Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce 920M | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Hot head. The Acer Aspire E5-473G is an inexpensive multimedia notebook with current components. Thanks to the dedicated Nvidia GeForce 940M GPU, even gaming sessions are possible. The cooling solution, however, reaches its limit pretty quickly and the display is pretty low-cost as well.
Intel Core i5-5200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 14.00" | 2 kg

Larger than life. Where else can you find an 18.4-inch notebook with integrated mechanical Cherry keys? We revisit the GT80 with upgraded Broadwell specifications.
Intel Core i7-5700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M SLI | 18.40" | 4.9 kg

Great display.HP’s 17.3-inch device, equipped with the necessary features is supposed to replace your desktop PC at home. However, the highlight is the great IPS display, which can cover the sRGB color space by 97%.
Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Gaming with limits. The Asus slogan for the new 15-inch ROG device is "Gaming Without Limits", which is unfortunately not the case because of the GeForce GTX 950M. If the limited performance is sufficient for you, you get a well-balanced multimedia notebook with an SSD, great input devices and a convincing display for 1,200 Euros (~$1354), which is, however, not without some flaws.
Intel Core i7-4720HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Gaming on a tight budget. The MSI GE series is already the manufacturer's entry-level gaming series. Now, the GP series is taking that extra step to make gaming even more affordable. What exactly has been cut along the way?
Intel Core i7-5700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

A new perspective. It is not long since we had the US model of the Asus UX501JW in our hands and we were impressed by the overall concept including the 4K display. Now, the ZenBook is available in Germany with a matte display. Unfortunately, not everything has turned out for the better.
Intel Core i7-4720HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 15.60" | 2 kg

Strayed.After testing hundreds of laptops, we venture a look outside the box and test a Desktop PC. The XMG Prime from Schenker Technologies aims to attract gaming fans not least with its compact build and water cooling.
Intel Core i5-4590 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | 8.3 kg

Disappointing screen. HP demands almost 800 Euros (~$893) for its Pavilion 15. The buyer gets a 1 TB hard drive and a matte screen among other things. However, the latter is absolutely unsatisfactory.
Intel Core i7-5500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

SLI and G-SYNC. Aorus may be less than a couple years old, but the manufacturer already has some of the thinnest gaming notebooks with the latest hardware and features in the market. Are the GTX 965M SLI GPUs and 2880 x 1620 resolution G-SYNC screen the perfect match?
Intel Core i7-5700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M SLI | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Gaming acrobat. Despite the thin chassis and the versatile 360-degree hinge, the Lenovo Yoga 3 14 is also available with a dedicated GeForce 940M GPU. The following review shows how the device compares with the previously reviewed IGP version and why it is still not completely convincing, despite the good requisites.
Intel Core i5-5200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940M | 14.00" | 1.7 kg