Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro: The Benchmark Stays Unbeaten
Two months, six workloads, one clear result — the M4 Pro chip still has no peer in the professional laptop segment.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro — The Benchmark Stays Unbeaten
★★★★★
"Nothing else in this class touches the performance-per-watt ratio."
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Sony WH-1000XM6 — ANC That Finally Eliminates Voices
★★★★★
"Sony reclaims the top ANC crown from Bose with a meaningful leap."
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — The S-Pen Finds Its Purpose in the AI Era
★★★★★
"Galaxy AI features are finally practical, not just a demo."
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Smart Home
Sonos Arc Ultra — Dolby Atmos Done Right for European Apartments
★★★★★
"Best soundbar under €1,000 — by a considerable margin."
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro Review: The Benchmark Stays Unbeaten
Two months in, six workloads tested, one clear conclusion — Apple's M4 Pro chip continues to set the standard for professional laptop performance. Nothing else in this class touches the performance-per-watt ratio.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Reviewed: ANC That Finally Eliminates Voices
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The S-Pen Finds Its Purpose in the AI Era
Sonos Arc Ultra: Dolby Atmos Done Right for European Apartments
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Best Premium Laptops — June 2026
Updated June 9 · 6 products tested
| Product | Score | Battery | Display | Performance | Value | Price (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro Top Pick Apple · 2025 |
9.4 | 18 hrs | ✓ Liquid Retina XDR | ✓ Excellent | ✓ Strong | €2,199+ |
.png) Dell XPS 15 (2025) Dell · Intel Core Ultra 9 |
8.6 | 11 hrs | ✓ OLED 3.5K | ✓ Very good | Moderate | €1,899+ |
.png) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Lenovo · Intel Core Ultra 7 |
8.4 | 15 hrs | IPS 2.8K | ✓ Very good | ✓ Strong | €1,749+ |
.png) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 ASUS · AMD Ryzen AI 9 |
8.2 | 9 hrs | ✓ OLED 2.5K 240Hz | ✓ Excellent | Moderate | €2,099+ |
.png) Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 Microsoft · Snapdragon X Elite |
7.9 | 16 hrs | IPS 2.4K | Good | Moderate | €1,599+ |
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