Allen Ngo

One of HP's lightest 16-inch workstations gets new processor options for noticeably faster performance than before. Otherwise, this is visually the same design as the ZBook Studio 16 G9 or G10 for an essentially identical user experience.

It may look the same on the outside, but several motherboard changes help to make the ThinkPad E14 G6 faster, longer-lasting, and even more versatile than the outgoing version.

The MSI model is now one of the fastest 16-inch convertibles in the market when it comes to processor performance. However, its lack of discrete graphics options holds it back against other major competitors like the HP Spectre x360 16.

The ThinkCentre Neo Ultra drops the boring rectangular black design of a traditional ThinkCentre for a more modern and cleaner aesthetic. Businesses will love the performance and lack of a power brick, but its desktop-class components can be quite warm and power-hungry.

The NucBox M7 Pro is an inexpensive AMD Pro-enabled mini PC and one of the very few with an integrated OcuLink port. Offices on tighter budgets or amateur developers may find a lot of value in this machine.

If you don't need all the fancy and expensive features of a traditional ThinkPad, then the ThinkBook 16 G7 can save you a ton of cash especially for SMB applications. Its efficient Core Ultra 5 CPU is a highlight while the base 1200p panel could use an upgrade.

The IdeaPad 5 2-in-1 14Q8X9 is one of the least expensive convertibles available running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor. However, its performance leaves a lot to be desired even after accounting for the low starting price.

The Blitz Ultra is an understated 16-inch thin-and-light designed for easy deployment amongst government or private applications. While its looks are inoffensive, its performance and features could use some upgrades.

One of the least expensive mini PCs comes with the newest Intel Twin Lake processor. HTPC users on tight budgets will appreciate the quietness and low price, but multitaskers may be disappointed by the slow performance.

The M2 addresses the audio issues we reported about on the M1 while upping the base processor option from Ryzen 7 to Ryzen 9. However, we think the manufacturer should have gone the extra mile to better differentiate between the two models.