54 laptops put to the test: These are the best notebooks in winter 2025/2026!

[Redaktion]

The last few months of testing were dominated by powerful multimedia laptops, uncompromising workstation notebooks and gaming laptops with attractive pricing. The latest Apple MacBook Pro 14" with its splendid Apple M5 SoC was one such model. The marvel of a processor wasn't enough for the MacBook to take the top spot, though. The gold medal goes to a laptop by and for professionals...

https://www.notebookcheck.net/54-laptops-put-to-the-test-These-are-the-best-notebooks-in-winter-2025-2026.1215285.0.html

[Reyshifiy]

so only the who's who of the laptop world. What about for the regular plebs on planet earth, or do we cater to the 4000 Euro buying crowd.

[Wha]

or do we cater to the 4000 Euro buying crowd.

Never, just get a used/refurbished reliable business class Ryzen 6000 series or equivalent Intel laptop for 250-300, and be done with it. These Arc B390 laptops are going to be affordable in 4-5 years.

[jordanlee]

An interesting and useful review. Testing 54 laptops gives a truly objective picture: you can see not only the flagships but also strong mid-range models. It's especially important to compare battery life, cooling, and real-world performance, not just benchmarks. This kind of ranking helps you choose a reliable laptop for winter 2025/2026 without overpaying