Arrow Lake

Strong performance at an attractive price. With the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, Intel is launching its next desktop generation. But how much performance is really behind them? Our review shows whether the new CPUs can impress in terms of gaming, content creation, and efficiency—and how they stack up against the competition.

Strong CPU with OK hardware. The lesser-known Venture 16 AI skips the all the fancy features of the costlier Prestige or Summit models for office users who just want a basic laptop powered by Intel Core H.

Terrible IPS display. By targeting the budget category, the Gram Book 15 loses all the selling points that make the Gram series so special in the first place. The few redeeming qualities aren't enough to make the system an easy recommendation.

A slow RTX 5080 and an insufficient power supply. The ThinkPad T16g is a powerful mobile workstation from Lenovo that uses regular GeForce GPUs instead of RTX PRO GPUs. The new model (design-wise identical to the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3) scores points for its feature set, but possesses weaknesses, especially in terms of performance.

Windows Ultrabook with up to 128 GB RAM. The XMG Evo 15 is a slim 15-inch laptop featuring Intel Arrow Lake, a bright matte IPS display, and solid overall features. It is a capable all-rounder with no major weaknesses and is available with either an Intel or an AMD processor. Update: SSD & SD-Express performance

Tandem OLED: a subtle compromise Lenovo's ThinkPad T1g Gen 8 steps in as the successor to the much-loved ThinkPad X1 Extreme, delivering a highly capable multimedia laptop with powerful hardware, a matte tandem OLED touch display and what may well be the finest keyboard Lenovo has ever put into a ThinkPad. Update: SD-Express tested

Some cost-cutting measures. The ThinkPad P16v Gen 3 is a mobile workstation from Lenovo. There have been savings in some areas, such as the housing materials or the graphics and cooling performance. Nevertheless, the price is more than 2,800 Euros (~$3248). In our test, we find out whether this is justified.

Caught in the middle. With the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Acer is selling a fairly thin gaming notebook with an OLED display, Core Ultra 9 275HX and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. Discover in our review whether the 16-inch model surpasses its competitors or if it's more likely to bite its teeth out.

Lots of power, lots of network, little space. The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra combines powerful Intel Core Ultra hardware with an exceptionally extensive range of features in a compact format. Thanks to its high computing power, integrated AI acceleration, and versatile expansion and network options, it is aimed at demanding users. Does the MS-02 Ultra 2025 belong to the top class of mini PCs? Our test provides the answers.

HDR gaming at 120 Hz. With the Fusion 16, XMG now offers its first gaming laptop with an optional OLED display. But is the upgrade worth it for faster response times and HDR gaming, or is it better to stick with the IPS panel?

Slightly cheaper, but unfortunately much slower. The Yoga Pro 9 16 with GeForce RTX 5050 graphics is cheaper, cooler, and generally quieter than its more expensive RTX 5060 or 5070 options. Unfortunately, at almost $1800 retail, the system isn't that much less expensive than the higher-end configurations.

X1 Carbon Gen 12.5. We already tested the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13, but only the model with Intel Lunar Lake and the OLED screen. Many customers are asking: What about the Arrow Lake version with IPS display, which is often cheaper and more readily available? We have tested it, to see what the differences are.

For students and home multimedia. The OmniBook 5 16 doesn't excel in any one particular area, but it gets all the basics right to be a great starter laptop for students or users on tighter budgets.

Legion 7 in a business outfit. With the ThinkBook 16p G6, Lenovo currently offers one of the best multimedia laptops on the market, which shows significant improvements over its predecessor. With a matte 240 Hz panel, a powerful HX processor and the mobile RTX 5060, it is a very good overall package.