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June 2025 update. Notebooks that deliver high enough performance at a reasonable price point do exist. While finding a decent model on a budget is no easy task, we might just have the right purchase recommendation for you depending on your needs and how much cash you're prepared to spend.

June 2025 update. There are so many phones to choose from in the sub-300 euro range. These tend to offer an extremely attractive price-performance ratio. If you are looking for a smartphone with a solid feature set while keeping costs under control, this list of the best models sold for under 300 euros tested by Notebookcheck may help.

So many phones, so little time: In the last few months, we have again tested many smartphones for you, from high-end camera crackers to affordable entry-level phones with a great look and feel.

June 2025 update. A few years ago, high-end smartphones cost between 500 and 600 euros. Now, most flagships exceed 1,000 euros, leaving the 500-euro range to upper mid-range models and older flagships. While not new, these older devices can still be strong options.

May 2025 update. Camera features and image quality are central to the modern smartphone experience. Thanks to some very impressive technical advances of recent years, good camera phones make simple dedicated cameras redundant, with intricate behind-the-scenes calculations in the background making sure that even a quick snapshot from the hip always looks good. This article lists the best phones for photography that we have tested recently.

May 2025 update. Mobile laptops, also known as subnotebooks, stand out with their extremely compact design, lightweight build, and excellent battery life. They're ideal for anyone who needs a laptop that's easy to carry and reliable when working on the go. This article lists the best subnotebooks we've recently tested and reviewed.

May 2025 update. Convertible laptops are different. They have a special hinge; thanks to that, they can be used as both a notebook and a tablet. 2-in-1s are suitable for numerous tasks and use cases, from private use in the living room and at the garden table to the education sector or professional environment, since convertibles are very suitable for presentations. The best convertibles we know of are listed in this article.

June 2025 update. Yes, you can score a good laptop on a (somewhat) limited budget. The below 1,000 range is home to quite solid all-rounders as well as ultra-mobile notebooks and convertibles. This article is a list of the best laptops for the money tested by Notebookcheck over the last few months.

June 2025 update. The allure of thin-and-light gaming laptops lies in their unique combination of slim, lightweight cases and powerful hardware, making them ideal for gaming on the go. Naturally, these devices also offer plenty of performance for other demanding tasks, but gaming is the focus here. This regularly updated list includes the best thin and light gaming laptops we've recently tested and rated.

June 2025 update. Business notebooks are essential tools for modern office work, enabling productivity both at the desk and on the go. A good business laptop should feature a durable case, high-quality input devices, and a well-balanced mix of battery life and performance.

Q2 2025 update. Smartphones with large displays are omnipresent now. Ubiquitous. It's small phones that are hard to find, which is why we came up with a list of the most compact smartphones currently available on the market that have been extensively tested by Notebookcheck and got a good to very good rating.

Q2 2025 update. Google has established a strong position with Chrome OS for low-cost laptops. The devices are a good alternative for those looking to save money and no longer require a permanent internet connection to operate. We present the best Chromebooks we have tested in this overview.

April 2025 update. A truly pocketable gaming PC. What seemed impossible a few years ago is now available in numerous shapes and sizes. The most important differentiating criterion when it comes to portable consoles is the support of an almost infinite number of PC games. We list the best systems we have thoroughly tested up to now here in this article.

May 2025 update. The requirements for laptops at school and university are varied. The most important criteria include high mobility, a display suitable for work and solid input devices. An attractive price-performance ratio should be a given in any case. We list our recommendations here.

Q2 2025 update. Current Windows tablets almost always come in combination with a keyboard, either as a cover or as a dockable housing part that can be used to transform the Windows tablet into a classic notebook. The advantage over laptop convertibles is that the detachable display allows much more convenient use as a tablet than would be the case with a notebook with a 360-degree hinge. Find the favorites from our tests here.

April 2025 update. Here is a list of the best tablets under 300 euros tested by Notebookcheck. This ranking is regularly updated and maintained, with comments and insights to help readers make the best possible purchase decision.

Q2 2025 update. Looking for a travel-friendly replacement for your old desktop? Office laptops with a large 17-inch display can be a great fit for your desk while offering ample performance for everyday tasks like word processing and web browsing. Below, you'll find the best 17-inch office notebooks tested and rated by Notebookcheck.

April 2025 update. If you're looking for a bargain, we’ve compiled a list of the best smartphones under 200 euros. While entry-level models require some compromises, they still handle most tasks well as long as expectations are realistic.

April 2025 update. They are suitable for light gaming, office tasks, and image or video editing, making them the ideal choice for many users. This article lists multimedia notebooks with the best price-performance ratio, including a few deals that stand out as particularly attractive.

April 2025 update. Equally suitable for creators, professionals on the go, and gamers, multimedia laptops are true all-rounders. In this article, we list the highest-rated multimedia laptops tested by Notebookcheck in recent months.

April 2025 update. You don't need a power-hungry, bulky tower PC to enjoy the latest games. Modern mini PCs use mobile components to deliver high performance in a compact form factor, similar to gaming laptops. But are they a better investment than a gaming notebook?

April 2025 update. A good mini-PC for office tasks can be had for just a few hundred dollars/euros. Such systems tend to have a low power consumption, saving the user plenty of cash on bills in the long run. With their extremely compact dimensions, such systems can be placed at the back of one's monitor if desired. Some mini-PCs are particularly quiet while others surprise with their performance.

We have tested numerous laptops from various categories—from high-end gamers to affordable office computers—and present a summary of the best models for every use area here. This much can be revealed at this point: The top positions are held by both popular favorites and some unexpected candidates.

Q1 2025 update. Affordable office laptops offer all the essentials for everyday tasks, making them a practical choice for both individual users and businesses. However, balancing price, performance, and features isn't always easy. In this article, we've listed our favorites—the laptops that offer particularly attractive price-to-performance ratios.

Exciting smartphones have also emerged at the turn of the year. We tested the latest flagship models from Xiaomi, Honor, and OnePlus, along with the Google Pixel and other phones featuring innovative solutions. Here’s our list of top-rated phones and editorial recommendations from the past three months.

Q1 2025 update. Mobile workstations are the high-performance premium class of business laptops, combining professional-grade features with powerful, reliable, and stable hardware. These machines are designed for demanding workloads such as 3D rendering, CAD, data analysis, and content creation. Below is a list of the highest-rated mobile workstations from our extensive testing.

Q1 2025 update. Tablets are extremely attractive devices when it comes to Internet surfing on the couch, light gaming on the go, quick note-taking or research at school or in the office. Even though Apple has established itself as the dominant player, some exciting non-iOS alternatives do exist. The tablets that performed best in our extensive testing are listed here.

February 2025 update. Sticking to a certain budget when making a laptop purchase might just be easier with this list. Here, we list the best laptops of the relatively affordable kind tested by Notebookcheck over the last few months.

February 2025 update. A laptop primarily used for photo and video editing must excel in multiple areas. A top-tier display and high application performance are essential. Below is an overview of the best laptops tested and ranked by Notebookcheck that meet the core requirements for mobile workstations focused on creative tasks.

February 2025 update. Featuring powerful processors, high-end graphics cards, and smooth high-refresh-rate displays, gaming laptops are built to handle the latest PC games. In this article, we rank the best models tested by Notebookcheck in recent months.

Q1 2025 update. Many modern notebooks feature touchscreens, but only a few support stylus input. This article highlights the best-rated convertibles and 2-in-1 tablets that offer full stylus compatibility.

February 2025 update. Smartphones are essential for communication, entertainment, and productivity. Notebookcheck tests numerous Android phones and iPhones each month, evaluating performance, features, and value. This list highlights the best smartphones we've reviewed recently, covering top models across different categories.

November 2024 update. From messengers to health monitoring: The roles smartwatches play keep on changing. One of their most important tasks today is monitoring vitals. Almost all of the latest models measure heart rate and blood oxygen saturation, and many also measure breathing rate and skin temperature. However, the most expensive watches are not necessarily the best, as our comparison shows.

Winter showdown. In our tests over the past three months, there were new Apple iPhone 16 series phones, exciting foldables, and new Google Pixel 9 series phones, and a host of other devices, though not all completely convinced us with their concepts. However, the mid-range also brought exciting new devices and there was something for all data protection fans as well.

It was a busy fall for our test editors: New laptops with brand new Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Strix Point processors hit the shelves. As if that wasn't enough, Apple also introduced the M4 chip in its MacBook Pro laptops. We have extensively tested the new Apple lineup as well as numerous other current laptops from a wide range of manufacturers and applications. Here we list the best laptops of the last few months.