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Gaming-creator hybrid. What does it take to make one of last year's standout gaming laptops an even better new model? Maintain the strengths and work on the weaknesses! That's exactly what Lenovo did with this year's Legion Pro 5 16. Our review reveals whether or not it was completely successful.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Strix Point upgrade. The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD is the first ThinkPad laptop with a Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro CPU. Strix Point is an excellent performance upgrade over earlier AMD CPUs, making this small mobile workstation one of the most powerful 14-inch ThinkPad laptops ever. Update: Further battery life tests added.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 | AMD Radeon 890M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Fast enough for QHD. Even with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti laptop GPU on board, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is an excellent gaming and multimedia laptop. However, the price remains quite high at €3,399, while the comparable Razer Blade 16 is a substantial €400 less expensive.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Fresh new name with a mostly fresh new start. The Dell 16 Plus is the manufacturer's latest mass market midrange model complete with Intel Lunar Lake and a 1600p IPS display. The name and branding may be all new, but the Inspiron influences are clear and familiar.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Fire Range Gaming Giant. Performance or mobility? In the case of the MSI Raider A18 HX, it is clearly performance! With the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, this giant 18-inch laptop is a performance and gaming monster - you better not hope to have to use it on the go.
AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.6 kg

Lunar Lake greatness. Qualcomm, AMD and Intel - the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 is a laptop that can be configured with every available option. The Intel Lunar Lake model we test today may be the best yet, striking the ideal balance between great everyday performance and efficiency.
Intel Core Ultra 5 228V | Intel Arc Graphics 130V | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Travel mate with Ryzen power. Update | Acer is not well known for its business laptops, but why? Acer's TravelMate P4 TMP414-42 shows that Acer does know how to make good laptops for the productive use. In our review, it does good thanks to the AMD Ryzen 5 and a bright, matte screen as well as nice input devices.
AMD Ryzen 5 8540U | AMD Radeon 740M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

With external water cooling and 1,700-nit brightness. The Neo 16 is traditionally the fastest gaming laptop from XMG, and the 2025 model too comes with a matte, 300 Hz mini LED display in addition to the HX CPUs from AMD/Intel and new Blackwell GPUs. However, its high performance is offset by a few connectivity blemishes.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.9 kg

Asus' fastest 16-incher. The ROG Strix SCAR 16 is Asus' 16-inch gaming flagship fitted with the Core Ultra 275HX, the GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop with 24 GB VRAM and a 240 Hz mini LED display.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.8 kg

5070 Ti Laptop from $2,300. The new XMG Pro 16 has been given a new case alongside faster components, making the gap to the XMG Neo 16 considerably smaller. Its performance is good, whereas you'll have to make quite a few compromises when it comes to its features.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

The "Promium" laptop. We're seizing the opportunity to review the 13-inch business laptop in Dell's product line. Aimed at demanding business users and designed to appeal to entrepreneurs with its modern ports, the Dell Pro 13 Premium has a sturdy yet lightweight magnesium chassis, AI and also enjoys very long battery runtimes. Update: SSD re-tested resulting in better performance values.
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.30" | 1.1 kg

Who really needs the RTX 5090 Laptop? The new Asus ROG Strix G16 is available with the RTX 5080 Laptop GPU at most, but this won't much of a problem when gaming. The Strix G16 represents a good gaming package with a matte IPS display, a fast Core Ultra 9 275 HX, and very good maintenance options.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Unbeatable total package for just under $1,000. The base model of the new MacBook Air 13 benefits from an extremely fast M4 processor and, in addition to a thin case, still offers a brilliant IPS display, silent operation and long battery life—at least with the brightness reduced.
Apple M4 (10 cores) | Apple M4 8-core GPU | 13.60" | 1.2 kg

Another blow for Windows on ARM? Microsoft now also offers its Surface Pro convertible equipped with Intel's Lunar Lake processors—but specifically targeted toward business customers. We have tested the OLED version and investigated whether private customers might be missing out on the better model.
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.00" | 882 g

Brighter IPS display in the 14-inch laptop. The 2025 RedmiBook Pro 14 features Intel Arrow Lake CPUs, a brighter 120 Hz IPS display, and improved battery life. Despite a price increase, it remains a strong mid-range option.
Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Arc Graphics 140T | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Arrow Lake and 240 Hz OLED. Asus has updated its slim ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop. For the 2025 models, the top-of-the-line version will feature an Arrow Lake processor and the new GeForce RTX 5090. The RAM remains soldered, but the maximum memory capacity has been doubled to 64 GB.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Update with Intel Lunar Lake. Lenovo has equipped its 10th-generation Yoga 7 2in1 with a Lunar Lake processor and a new 2.8K OLED panel, which, in addition to a refresh rate of 120 Hz, should now also achieve a significantly higher brightness of 1,000 nits. However, one known problem remains.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

An additional 500 to 1,000 dollars for what? HP's changed naming scheme is allowing it to charge a hefty premium for its new 14-inch business 2-in-1. We take a look at what the EliteBook X Flip G1i offers compared to its predecessor, the Elite x360 1040 G11 2-in-1.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

For gamers and creatives alike. Asus has updated its gaming flagship Strix SCAR 18 with the Core Ultra 9 275HX, GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop and an outstanding mini LED display at 240 Hz. In addition, access to the device's components has been made much easier and there are plenty of lighting elements.
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 18.00" | 3.3 kg

Back to the roots - Will this work? The Razer Blade 16 2025 is the first laptop equipped with the brand-new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, which runs the 240-Hz OLED panel. At the same time, the Blade 16 has again become significantly slimmer, which also means that it now uses a slower AMD Ryzen processor.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

The ThinkBook ThinkPad. With the ThinkPad X9-14 Aura Edition, Lenovo has made a completely new addition to the already plentiful roster of 14-inch ThinkPads. In our review, we discover that it is a worthy addition to the line, despite its decidedly un-ThinkPad design - or maybe because of it?
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

The Surface laptop is better with Intel. Last year, Microsoft switched its Surface devices completely to ARM processors from Qualcomm. However, it doesn't seem that business customers want these devices, as the Surface Laptop 15 for Business is now available with Intel's Lunar Lake processors. The result is better in many areas.
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 15.00" | 1.7 kg

2.8K OLED at 120 Hz. The EliteBook Ultra G1i 14 is HP's new business spearhead featuring a high-quality aluminum case. Its Lunar Lake processor delivers sufficient performance and its fans are barely audible during use, but what compromises do you have to make for its low weight of 1.2 kilograms?
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.2 kg