Andreas Osthoff

The new Asus ExpertBook PM5 G2 impresses with a matte 144 Hz WQHD display, a powerful Ryzen CPU, and solid battery life. This 16-inch business notebook is well-equipped for the demands of the workday.

Better than a ThinkPad T14? HP's EliteBook 8 G2a is a 14-inch business laptop with a current AMD processor, excellent input devices and multiple display options.

Fast CPU and good display. With the new ExpertBook PM5 G2, Asus offers a large 16-inch laptop for business customers, featuring a fast AMD processor and a matte WQHD display with a 144 Hz refresh rate.

The new HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 AI aims to lead the business class with up-to-date AMD power, a superb keyboard, and an extremely energy-efficient display. Yet, this expensive, long-lasting machine stumbles when it comes to its aluminum chassis.

We got reports that Apple has reduced the performance of the M5 Max via software updates after the release. We checked these claims and can confirm a performance reduction to a certain extent, but it depends on the power profile.

Excellent performance, insufficient PSU. The MacBook Pro 16 handles the M5 Max SoC much better than the smaller 14-inch model.

Apple still ships the MacBook Pro 16 with the familiar 140W power adapter, which is insufficient under full load and the battery has to step in to fill the gap. Even a more powerful power adapter does not solve the issue, though.

The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 sets new benchmarks with the M5 Max and stands as the most powerful Apple laptop currently on the market. In terms of CPU performance, it outperforms Windows rivals, sometimes by a factor of two, even when running on battery power.

Brighter, more efficient and more expensive. The 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 finally gets a brighter OLED panel with 240 Hz and it also features a new Panther Lake processor from Intel.

Notebookcheck review of the Schenker Element 16 with Panther Lake Core Ultra 7, 40 GB RAM and 120 Hz IPS panel.