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Way more performance. Apple's MacBook Pro 14 is faster than ever with the new M5 SoC—plus, it finally features faster SSDs. Even so, it still lags behind the more expensive Pro models, as it lacks better cooling and Wi-Fi 7.
Apple M5 (10 Cores) | Apple M5 GPU | 14.20" | 1.5 kg

Pure blue workstation. With the 2025 generation, HP retires its ZBook Firefly branding, instead selling the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 as its affordable workstation laptop. The newest version uses Intel Arrow Lake H and our particular model does not have a Nvidia GPU - can the experiment with using just Intel graphics work?
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

With the Alliwava GH9, the manufacturer is launching a visually striking mini PC on the market that promises high computing power in a small chassis thanks to the Intel Core i9-12900HK, 32 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD. Modern interfaces such as Thunderbolt 4, dual 2.5 gigabit LAN, and Wi-Fi 6 round off the package. But is that enough to prevail against strong competition?
Intel Core i9-12900HK | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 402 g

1600 nits OLED only on paper. Honor updates its slim and light MagicBook Art 14 with Intel's Arrow Lake processors as well as a new OLED screen, that is supposed to reach up to 1600 nits. The keyboard was improved as well, and the magnetic webcam is still very practical.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.60" | 1 kg

More is currently not possible. With the Key 18 Pro, Schenker has a mobile workstation on offer that is aimed at enthusiasts and can be configured extensively. We tested the top model with the Core Ultra 9 275HX, the RTX 5090 laptop, 256 GB RAM and 28 TB SSD storage. There is also PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 5 & two network connections.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 18.00" | 4.1 kg

Unbalanced. The 18-inch Asus ROG Strix G18 gaming laptop combines a powerful AMD processor with a GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU to achieve a lower price. For $2,449, you get a ton of features, but the CPU/GPU combination feels unbalanced.
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | 18.00" | 2.9 kg

Impressive maintenance options. Lenovo has updated its affordable 14-inch office laptop, equipping it with Intel's Arrow Lake processors and a new high-resolution IPS display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Its battery life has also been improved, and the compact ThinkPad offers great maintenance options.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Small-business powerhouse. The ThinkBook brand is always in the shadows of the much more well-known and popular ThinkPad. While the ThinkBook 14 Gen 8 IAL is not going to kill the demand for ThinkPads, it does some things better than its black cousins - like upgradeability.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Does a lot for a low price. The Motorola Moto G56 demonstrates how much smartphone you can get for under $275. In our review, the robust mid-range phone not only impresses with its attractive and grippy faux leather casing, but also with smooth operation, a good camera, eSIM support, and long battery life. However, we also uncovered a few weak points.
MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | IMG BXM-8-256 | 6.72" | 200 g