20.08.2018  Huawei MateBook D 53010BAJ (8250U, MX150) Laptop Review
Old book, new page. Huawei's all-aluminum 15.6-inch MateBook D gets Kaby Lake-R hardware and GeForce MX150 graphics. How does the multimedia notebook compare to its otherwise identical predecessor and did Huawei do enough to differentiate the MateBook D from the stiff competition in this segment?

06.08.2018  Dell Latitude 5591 (8850H, MX130, Touchscreen) Laptop Review
More power. Equipped with a 45 W Coffee Lake-H CPU and dedicated graphics, the Latitude 5591 is a more potent version of Dell's 15.6-inch mid-range Latitude 5590. The performance is up significantly, but surface temperature and noise level have increased as well.

31.07.2018  Dell Latitude 5491 (8850H, MX130, Touchscreen) Laptop Review
Hexa-core for business. Dell's mid-range Latitude 5000 series gets the Coffee Lake-H treatment and dedicated graphics as well. The new 14-inch model with 45 W processor and GeForce graphics outperforms the sibling with ULV processor, but the additional power draw creates more heat and shortens battery life. The display remains less than impressive.

02.07.2018  Asus ROG Strix GL703GM Scar Edition (8750H, GTX 1060, FHD 120 Hz) Laptop Review
Cooler, faster, better. The mid-2018 edition of the Strix GL703 Scar Edition comes with hexa-core Coffee Lake-H i7 processor, same Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics and a significantly redesigned cooling system. The changes are largely positive.

20.06.2018  MSI GP63 Leopard 8RE (i7-8750H, GTX 1060, FHD) Xotic PC Edition Laptop Review
No-frills gaming. The GP63 Leopard is MSI's update of the long-lasting GP62 series. Our review laptop pairs mid-range GTX 1060 graphics with Intel's new hexa-core Coffee Lake-H CPU. How some internal design changes and the new hardware affect the performance is the subject of our review.

10.05.2018  Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review
Flexibility for the masses. Lenovo's 13.3-inch Yoga 730 is an elegantly designed consumer 2-in-1 with impressive performance, great ergonomics and good battery life. Throttling under heavy load remains an issue, however - although that's less of a drawback than one might think.

23.04.2018  Dell XPS 13 9370 (i7-8550U, 4K UHD) Laptop Review
Fractionally..better? Compared to its i5-equipped sibling, the i7 version of the attractive XPS 13 9370 - this time with twice the hard drive space and double the amount of RAM - doesn't really offer significantly improved performance. Why that might be the case is one of the question we'll try to answer in our review.

14.03.2018  Asus VivoBook S14 S410UQ (i7-8550U, 940MX, Full HD) Laptop Review
The sum of its parts. Asus' good-looking VivoBook S14 comes with ample processing power thanks to the 8th-generation CPU and a dedicated - albeit low-end - graphics card, but the chassis quality is less praiseworthy.

16.02.2018  Asus ROG Strix GL702VI (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080) Laptop Review
Packing a punch. With its quad-core CPU and high-end GeForce GTX 1080 GPU, the ROG Strix GL702VI handles even the latest generation of graphically-intensive games with relative ease. The dual fans have no problem keeping the heat in check, but overall system performance lags slightly behind the competition.

10.01.2018  Huawei Mate 10 Smartphone Review
One of the last ones of its kind. With their XXL-sized smartphone Mate 10, the Chinese manufacturer Huawei bucks the current trend towards displays with a 2:1-aspect ratio. How does the high-end phablet fare and is an import worth it?

05.01.2018  Test Eurocom Sky X9C (i7-8700K, GTX 1080 SLI, Clevo P870TM1-G) Laptop
Das 5,5-kg-Kraftpaket. Zum Jahresabschluss knüpfen wir uns mit dem Sky X9C noch das derzeit stärkste Consumer-Gaming-Notebook vor. Ausgerüstet mit Core-i7-8700K-CPU, GTX-1080-SLI-GPUs, 4K-UHD-Display, 1 TB NVMe-RAID-0-SSDs, und 64 GB DDR4-RAM legt das Gerät die Hardwarelatte unglaublich hoch – selbst dann, wenn man den Formfaktor außer Acht lässt.

13.12.2017  Test Lenovo Miix 520 (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible
Die Surface-Pro-Alternative. Schneller als das schnellste Surface Pro und dabei trotzdem billiger: aufgewertet mit Kaby-Lake-R-Hardware schiebt sich das Lenovo Miix wieder an die Spitze.

08.12.2017  Test HP Omen 15 (7700HQ, GTX 1060 Max-Q, UHD) Laptop
Das Omen II. Unser zweites Gaming Notebook aus HPs überarbeiteter 15-Zoll-Omen-Serie ist mit fast der gleichen Hardware ausgerüstet – aber diesmal ist ein 4K-Display mit einer satten Auflösung von 3.840 x 2.160 Pixel an Bord. Wie sich das Modell mit dem theoretisch weniger sparsamen Display schlägt, sehen wir uns in unserem Test genauer an.

04.12.2017  HP Omen 15t-ce000 (7700HQ, GTX 1060 Max-Q, UHD) Laptop Review
Omen II. Our second review gaming notebook from HP's updated 15-inch Omen series features almost the same hardware as the previous system, but it's equipped with a 4K display with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels. How the theoretically less frugal display affects performance and the battery life is the subject of our review.

03.12.2017  Nvidias Max-Q-Technologie limitiert den Lüfterlärm beim Gaming auf 40 dBA - warum sind unsere Messungen dann lauter?
Für ultradünne Gaming-Notebooks auf Basis der Max-Q Grafikchips verspricht Nvidia eine passable Geräuschkulisse mit einem Lärmpegel von 40 Dezibel und weniger. Nicht alle Max-Q-Laptops sind allerdings gleich geschaffen und auch der Messaufbau muss berücksichtigt werden.

27.11.2017  Dell XPS 13 9360R (i5-8250U, QHD) Laptop Review
A tad slower. The XPS 13 with Kaby Lake Refresh Core i5 trails the Core i7 in raw multi-core performance, but as far as overall system performance is concerned, the model with i7 is only marginally faster.

17.11.2017  HP Spectre x360 15t-bl100 (i7-8550U, MX150) Convertible Review
Quiet refresh. HP's large Spectre 2-in-1, the Spectre x360 15t, now comes with eighth-generation quad-core i7 processor, refreshed Nvidia graphics and a faster SSD. The striking aluminum chassis remains unchanged. How the updated hardware components affect the performance, temperature, fan noise and the battery life is the the subject of our review update.

07.11.2017  Test Lenovo Yoga 920-13IKB (i7-8550U, FHD) Convertible
2-in-1 mit Uhrenarmband-Schanier. Lenovos Flaggschiff-Consumer-Convertible mit 13,9-Zoll-Bildschirm verfügt nicht nur über neue Kaby-Lake-R-Prozessoren, sondern wurde auch in einigen anderen Bereichen verbessert. Wir sehen uns an, wie sich das Yoga 920 im Vergleich mit anderen 2-in-1s schlägt und was für Auswirkungen die neuen Hardware-Generation auf die Leistung, den Lüfterlärm und die Akkulaufzeit hat.

02.11.2017  Lenovo Yoga 920-13IKB (i7-8550U, FHD) Convertible Review
Watchband-hinged 2-in-1. Lenovo's flagship consumer convertible with 13.9-inch screen now comes with Kaby Lake R hardware and a few other noteworthy updates. Our review takes a look how the Yoga 920 compares to other 2-in-1s as far as performance, battery life, and fan noise are concerned.

20.10.2017  HP Envy 13-ad006ng (i7-7500U, MX150) Laptop Review
HP XPS 13 for gaming. A compact 13.3-inch Ultrabook with GeForce MX150 graphics and a metal chassis? Sounds like a solid concept. In our comprehensive review update we'll try to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the HP Envy 13 with MX150 and Core i7-7500U.

17.10.2017  Asus ROG Strix GL703VD-DB74 (7700HQ, GTX 1050, FHD) Laptop Review
Sleek & affordable gaming? The Asus ROG Strix GL703VD is a 17.3-inch entry-level to mid-range gaming notebook which tries to find the right balance between style, performance and price. Unfortunately, Asus' new notebook runs too hot and is too noisy given the comparatively modest performance of its graphics card.

01.10.2017  Test Huawei MateBook D (i7-7500U, GeForce 940MX) Laptop
Kostengünstiger (Business?-)Mainstream-Laptop. Huaweis 15,6-zölliges MateBookD sieht auf ersten Blick sehr überzeugend aus. Während die Verarbeitungsqualität einwandfrei ist und die Leistung im Großen und Ganzen auch passt, weist der Neuling aber doch ein paar gravierende Mängel auf.

27.09.2017  Huawei MateBook D (i7-7500U, GeForce 940MX) Laptop Review
Wallet-friendly mainstream..business? Huawei's 15.6-inch mainstream laptop surely looks the part, but while the build quality is good and the overall performance decent, the MateBook D suffers from a few significant shortcomings.

19.09.2017  Acer TravelMate Spin B1 Convertible Review
Weakling with odd clickpad design. Laptops for the educational sector need to be both sturdy and inexpensive. The Acer TravelMate Spin B1 fulfills with these requirements, but a closer look reveals many shortcomings.

06.09.2017  Im Vergleich: Drei Generationen der 17-Zoll MSI GT-Serie
GT-Evolution. MSIs langlebige GT-Serie war in den ersten Jahren bestenfalls mittelmäßig, was sich aber mit der Einführung des GT72 im Jahre 2014 grundlegend geändert hat. Wir sehen uns diesmal an, wie sich die 17-Zöller über die Jahre hinweg verändert haben und inwieweit das GT75VR die Latte noch einmal höher legt.

12.08.2017  Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 Mini Graphics Card SLI Configuration Review
Does SLI make sense? To answer this question, we conduct an experiment with two Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 Mini Graphic Cards. In our short review we'll check out the pros and cons of an SLI configuration and compare the performance to those of single GPU systems.

09.08.2017  Dell Inspiron 15 7000 7567 Gaming (i5-7300HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review
(Long-)Lasting impression. The entry-level version of the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Notebook lacks the higher-end hardware complement of its pricier siblings. Although still hampered by a subpar display, the notebook is nonetheless a decent performer at a great price. The battery life puts many other laptops – gaming or not – to shame.

31.07.2017  HTC U11 Smartphone Review
Full steam ahead. HTC attempts to mix it up at the top with the new flagship smartphone U11. The company incorporates lots of high tech into an extraordinary case which not only looks different, but also features a unique and pressure-sensitive frame design. Update: HTC rolls out new firmware.

22.07.2017  Test HP Pavilion 15z-bw000 (A10-9620P, HD) Laptop
Im Westen nichts Neues. HPs Pavilion 15z ist ein recht einfach gestricktes 15,6-Zoll Notebook mit AMD APU und einer integrierten Radeon Grafikkarte. Angesichts des niedrigen Kaufpreises darf es nicht verwundern, dass das Gerät in den meisten Bereichen die Erwartungen nicht ganz erfüllen kann.

16.07.2017  HP Pavilion 15z-bw000 (A10-9620P, HD) Laptop Review
Nothing new under the sun. HP's Pavilion 15z is a rather basic 15.6-inch notebook powered by an AMD APU and integrated Radeon graphics. Given its budget status, it doesn't come as a surprise that the systems falls short in many categories.

09.07.2017  Notebookcheck's Top 10 Tablets
Here you will find the current best tablets reviewed by Notebookcheck in the last few months. Our list of top models is regularly updated, maintained and commented on and should assist in purchasing decisions.

09.07.2017  Notebookcheck's Top 10 Phablets (>90cm²)
Here is a list of the best XL-sized smartphones - with screen surface areas above 90 cm² - we have reviewed in the last few months. Our list of top models is regularly updated, maintained and commented on and should assist in purchase decisions.

08.07.2017  Notebookcheck's Top 10 Compact Smartphones
Here's a list of the best compact smartphones we've reviewed in the last few months. Our list of top models is regularly updated, maintained and commented on and should assist in purchase decisions.

25.06.2017  Test Lenovo Yoga 720-15IKB (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050) Laptop
Convertible-Kraftpaket. Lenovos Yoga Serie hält bei 2-in-1-Geräten schon seit Langem eine Führungsposition inne. Mit dem überarbeiteten Yoga 720 versucht der chinesische Hersteller offenbar, diese Dominanz zu erweitern. Ist ein 15-Zoll-Notebook für den Normalverbraucher flexibel genug, oder kann es dem Druck nicht standhalten?

07.06.2017  Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2017 (Core i7, OLED) Convertible Review
Premium convertible. Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga is clearly in a league of its own - at least as far as the price is concerned. The convertible features high-end components and a very good OLED panel. How the top-of-the-line version of the X1 Yoga with Intel Core i7 CPU compares to its competitors is the subject of our comprehensive review.
Update: Battery runtime and measurements of the WQHD-IPS panel added.

28.05.2017  Dell Precision 3520 (i7-7820HQ, M620M) Workstation Review
Rough around the edges. With their Precision 3000 workstation-series, Dell promises lots of performance for comparatively little money. Our review update takes a look at the overall concept and checks for potential issues.

20.05.2017  Notebookcheck's Top 10 Convertibles (2-in-1 Tablets)
Here is the current list of Notebookcheck's top-ranked 2-in-1 Windows tablets with attachable or detachable keyboards. This list is reviewed on a regular basis, checked by our editors and updated if needed. It is designed to help our readers with their purchase decisions.

08.05.2017  Lenovo Legion Y720 (7700HQ, Full-HD, GTX 1060) Laptop Review
A convincing concept. The equation Lenovo uses for describing their new gaming laptop does appear to make sense: power + portability = perfection. The perfection might not be absolute - but Lenovo does show that they know what a true gaming notebook is all about.

07.05.2017  Dell Latitude 12 5285 2-in-1 Convertible Review
Deja Vu. To the casual observer, the Dell Latitude 12 5285 2-in-1 bears more than a passing resemblance to Microsoft's well-established Surface Pro 4. From the screen size to the overall dimensions and looks down to the accessories like the detachable keyboard and active stylus - the tablet/convertible is a spitting image on many, but not all levels.

12.04.2017  Razer Blade 2017 (GTX 1060, 7700HQ, Full-HD) Laptop Review
I Am What I Am. The Razer Blade combines great performance with good mobility and a healthy dose of design. The result is an appealing notebook which weighs in at less than 2 kg and measures less than 20 mm thick. The price is not for the faint of the heart, however.

06.04.2017  Dell Latitude 7480 (7600U, FHD) Laptop Review
Business as usual. With its redesigned chassis, lighter weight and much-improved battery life, the upper-class Latitude once again ticks all the right check boxes when it comes to business notebooks. The 14-inch 7480 is equipped with current-generation hardware, offers great performance and features a top-notch keyboard. Coil whine is very noticeable, however.

25.03.2017  HP Pavilion 15t X7P44AV (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review
Budget-friendly gaming. HP's Pavilion 15 features a no-frills design and comes in many different configurations. Equipped with a quad-core CPU and a dedicated GPU, the multimedia allrounder is more than adequate for casual gaming as well.

17.03.2017  Schenker Technologies XMG U727 (Clevo P870KM-GS) Laptop Review
A tower PC dressed up as a notebook. While most manufacturers’ gaming laptops feature mobile processors and a soldered-on GPU, Schenker Technologies have taken a different route with their 17-inch XMG U727 and equipped the mammoth with a desktop CPU and an MXM graphics card. Whether this approach is successful or not is the subject of our review.

10.03.2017  Dell Latitude 5480 (7600U, FHD) Laptop Review
Mid-range workhorse. Dell's business-oriented 14-inch Latitude 5480 is a rather unassuming notebook with a host of security features and configuration options. Its standout feature is without a doubt the stellar battery life, but compared to the predecessor, the display brightness has taken a major hit.

06.03.2017  Xiaomi Mi 5s Smartphone Review
S like Special? Last year, the Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone impressed us with its outstanding price-to-value ratio. This time around we'll take a look at the successor Mi 5s, which comes with more flash storage, a sturdy metal chassis and features - at the time of writing - the fastest available Snapdragon SoC.

27.02.2017  Acer Liquid Z6 Plus Smartphone Review
Acer's large smartphone. Acer's Liquid Z6 Plus is a middle-class smartphone with a large Full-HD display, fingerprint sensor and a huge battery. The middle class is highly contested, however - so is the Liquid z6 Plus able to stand out in any way?

23.02.2017  For Honor Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Trinity. After Rainbow Six Siege and The Division, Ubisoft releases their next Triple-A title, which focuses primarily on riveting multiplayer battlers. Knights, Samurai and Vikings - For Honor actually pits three different factions against each other. Our review focuses primarily on how different GPUs handle the various swinging swords, katanas and axes.

21.02.2017  HP Spectre x360 15-bl002xx Convertible Review
Better yet? HP's 2017 version of the Spectre x360 15-inch convertible features a latest-generation Intel processor alongside a switch to discrete graphics. The updated design incorporates smaller bezels a la Spectre x360 13 and the 4K display - improved over last year's model - is now the sole panel option.

09.02.2017  Gigabyte P55W v6 Notebook Review
Focused on the essentials. Gigabyte's newest version of ttheir P55W hasn't really changed that much. While the predecessor used a GeForce GTX 970M, the new model is equipped with a GTX 1060 - and that's a very noticeable difference.

06.02.2017  Lenovo K6 Smartphone Review
Price cutter. Lenovo's K6 5-inch middle-class smartphone sells for less than 200 Euro (~$215), but its robust hardware features put it in a category normally reserved for much pricier competitors.

10.01.2017  Amazon Fire Tablet Review
On Fire? Amazon's entry into their tablet ecosystem is inexpensive - in fact, very inexpensive. In Germany, the Fire Tablet (Late 2015) sells for 60 Euro (~$64) via Amazon's online store. What compromises the low-budget 7-inch tablet requires is the subject of our review.

10.01.2017  Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 Mini 2GB Review
The entry point into the world of Pascal-based desktop GPUs is the GTX 1050. Equipped with only 2 GB of GDDR5 RAM, it primarily competes against the - only marginally more expensive - GTX 1050 Ti with 4 GB of RAM. Zotac's GeForce GTX 1050 Mini is a very compact graphics card without a fancy heatsink design.

08.01.2017  HP Pavilion 15t-au100 (W0P31AV) Notebook Review
Hamstrung. A powerful current-generation i7 CPU combined with a dedicated GPU - on paper, the 15.6-inch HP Pavilion 15t-au100 seems like a very desirable notebook. A slow conventional hard drive, a dim display panel and the short battery life are the most notable drawbacks.

24.12.2016  Lenovo Yoga 910-13IKB Convertible Review
Silver Award. Despite the rather high price, Lenovo's ambitious, long-lasting 14-inch convertible doesn't quite make it across the 90 percent mark. The margin is very narrow though, as the new convertible is thoroughly impressive in most areas. The whistling fan system and the lack of physical ports prevent a better score, however.

13.12.2016  MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming X 8G Review
MSI's version of the GeForce GTX 1080 is supposedly not only faster but also quieter than Nvidia's Founders Edition. LED effects provide visual highlights. How well the GPU handle the various benchmarks and if it managed to impress is the subject of our review.

08.12.2016  Watch Dogs 2 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Impressive performance. Despite the fact that Watch Dogs 2 is quite demanding on the hardware, its engine appears to be well-engineered and stable. Which graphics card and what settings are best suited to allow the user to ascend to the hacker-throne is the subject of our review. Update: we've now tested 16+ graphics cards.

06.12.2016  Chuwi Hi10 Pro Tablet Review
1-with-2. Android or Windows? Users of the Chuwi Hi10 Pro don't have to make that decision, since the Chinese hybrid tablet comes with both operating systems preinstalled. If the tablet is worth buying is the subject of our review.

15.11.2016  Dell XPS 13 9360 FHD i5 Notebook Review
Quiet evolution. The Kaby Lake i5-equipped version of Dell's XPS 13 subnotebook with FHD display impresses with outstanding battery live, great performance and top-notch ergonomics. The display, however, falls a tad short of our lofty expectations.

09.11.2016  Lenovo Miix 510 Pro 80U10006GE Convertible Review
Surface Follower. A 2-in-1 following in the footsteps of the MS Surface Pro 4 will likely be compared to it. Lenovo's convertible features better connectivity and a better SSD, but the display and the cameras are lacking.

02.11.2016  Razer Blade Stealth (i7-7500U) Notebook Review
Successful Debut. The subnotebook for gamers - introduced at CES this year - receives an update to Intel's Kaby Lake CPU-generation. The subtle performance increase is welcome, especially in conjunction with the Razer Core eGPU. Razer recently announced the availability of the new Blade Stealth and Razer Core in Germany and many other parts of Europe - good news indeed.

28.10.2016  Blackview A8 Max Smartphone Review
Lacks contrast. Although well-equipped, the entry-level smartphone A8 Max from Blackview sells for only 90 Euro (~$99) - and that even includes shipping. The low-budget smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer scores with a good price-to-value ratio, but is held back by the rather unimpressive contrast ratio of its IPS HD panel.

09.10.2016  UMi Super Euro Edition Smartphone Review
Limited edition. Only 999 UMi Super Euro Edition smartphones were supposedly released worldwide. The blue smartphone is thus pretty exclusive, although it doesn't differ much from the standard UMi Super. The smartphone from China is great in some areas, but some features are far from "super".

03.10.2016  HP 15z-ba000 Notebook Review
Tangled up in blue. The HP Notebook 15z is a run-of-the-mill, 15.6-inch notebook designed to fulfill basic needs. While it fails to stand out from the crowd, it offers "just enough" performance for everyday tasks and has no real significant shortcomings aside from a fairly high price.

02.10.2016  Comparison Review: B&O Play A2, Bose SoundLink III and Teufel Boomster
An earful. The speakers most manufacturers integrate into their smartphones, tablets and even notebooks often leave something to be desired. One option is to hook up external speakers which can easily be connected via Bluetooth technology. We check three different speaker systems and evaluate their sound quality.

19.09.2016  Acer Aspire E5-574-53YZ Notebook Review
Fade to white. Acer's entry-level E-series caters to users with more basic needs. The 15.6-inch notebook is a solid everyday performer held back by a less-than-stellar display panel and subpar battery life.

11.09.2016  Acer Predator 17 G9-793 Notebook Review
The Mighty Giant. Just this May, we reviewed the Predator 17 G9-792 with GTX 980M GPU. Now Acer has released the nearly identical successor, this time equipped with a GTX 1070 graphics card. The behemoth manages to impress once again with special features like an additional FrostCore cooling fan. Is the Predator "cooler" than its competition?

01.09.2016  Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) Tablet Review
Desirable. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) is a compelling package. No other other 10-inch tablet with Android 6, LTE and Full-HD on the market offers more for less. If the performance is up to par as well is the subject of our review.

15.08.2016  XFX Radeon RX 460 4 GB Double Dissipation (RX-460P4DFG5) Review
Polaris 11. The XFX Radeon RX 460 Desktop graphics card utilizes AMD's new Polaris 11 chip, which is produced using a 14 nm FinFet process. Our review with numerous benchmarks and hardware tests shows what performance the new chip and the partner-GPU are capable of.

10.08.2016  Lenovo Yoga 710-14ISK Convertible Review
Time for Yoga? Lenovo ups the ante and releases an elegant convertible with ULV processor and dedicated GPU. In our in-depth review, we will take a look to see how well this combination works.

09.08.2016  Ashes of the Singularity Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
DirectX 12 warfare. Ashes of the Singularity is a resource-intensive DirectX 12 strategy game with large-scale battle sequences, which jumps on the same bandwagon as Supreme Commander. What type of notebook and desktop hardware is necessary to allow stutter-free gameplay?

31.07.2016  Huawei MateBook m5-6Y54 Convertible Review
Light, but not that mobile. The smartphone-behemoth Huawei releases a Windows convertible - and aims high by targeting business customers in the premium segment. Is the small 2-in-1 a threat to the likes of a Surface Pro 4 or the HP Spectre x2 12?

26.07.2016  Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 310-10ICR Convertible Review
Miixed bag. Lenovo's 10.1-inch IdeaPad Miix 310 is a detachable primarily designed to augment - and not replace - a user's existing Windows system. The performance is perfectly adequate for word processing and web browsing on-the-go - but the screen could be much brighter.

13.07.2016  Display Comparison: OLED vs. IPS on Notebooks
Welcome to the dark side. OLED displays: undeniably one of the greatest revolutions in the realm of display technology since the first LCD monitor. They lack a backlight, display perfect black and feature vivid colors as well as incredibly low response times. For the first time, the technology has made its way into notebooks.

09.07.2016  How-to guide: PCIe SSD upgrade using the Dell XPS 13 (9350) as an example
Our step-by-step tutorial explains how to upgrade the Dell XPS 13 2016 (9350) quickly and easily with larger and faster PCIe NVMe SSDs. Which ones are compatible? How does an upgrade impact the performance?

03.07.2016  Acer Aspire Switch 12S SW7-272-M3A0 Convertible Review
Flexible. Acer's Switch 12S is a 12.5-inch detachable equipped with a bright, contrasty display and optional pen input. The Switch costs 1200 Euro (~$1330) - way too much in our opinion.

30.06.2016  Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Long-Term Review: Part 2 - Wireless Docks and Terabyte SSDs
Love at second sight? For a few months now, a ThinkPad T460s has been our daily companion. During this time, the notebook really had to prove its qualities over the long haul. Our second long-term update focuses on the WiGig dock as well as the optional 1 TB SSD.

28.06.2016  LG K7 Smartphone Review
Social media with hurdles. With the K7, LG promises outstanding selfie-capability at an affordable price point. The 5-inch Android smartphone does many things right, but unfortunately doesn't quite deliver on LG's main promise.

19.06.2016  Mirror's Edge Catalyst Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Tightrope walking. It took 7.5 years for EA and DICE to announce the successor to the Parkour-title Mirror's Edge. While the technology has improved drastically, content-wise, Catalyst hasn't made any progress. We vaulted around roof tops with the main character Faith to get an idea how the title performs on notebooks. Update: we've now tested more than 24 GPUs.

19.06.2016  HP Omen 15 (2016) Notebook Review
Remake. For the 2016 version of their Omen, HP does not stop at a simple hardware refresh, but also updates the notebook with a stylish new chassis. We take a closer look at the 15-inch version with GeForce GTX 965M. What follows are our impressions.

10.06.2016  Lenovo ThinkPad X260 (Core i7, FHD) Subnotebook Review
Mobile Office. Lenovo's small subnotebook is noteworthy for its very decent keyboard and long battery life. An LTE modem allows access to the Internet while on-the-go. All things considered, the ThinkPad X260 is a solid offering.

31.05.2016  Nvidia Shield Android TV Review
Streaming box. Nvidia's Shield Android TV console is a comprehensive solution for movie streaming and gaming. We'll take a closer look at the powerful set-top box with the updated Android 6.0 OS and its mature content offering.

30.05.2016  Doom 2016 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Devil Worship. Even though - or maybe precisely because - Doom has an old-school vibe, fans of Shooter-games get downright spoiled with an onslaught of action effects. Does the title only push gamers to their limits - or notebooks as well? Our benchmark check has the answer.

28.05.2016  Acer Aspire V3-372-57CW Subnotebook Review
Let the games begin. A subnotebook suitable for gaming, but with Intel Graphics - is that even possible? The Acer Aspire V3-372 puts an end to the question and it does so at an attractive price point. Is that alone enough though for us to recommend they system?

24.05.2016  Lenovo E31-70 Notebook Review
Reliable Companion. A mobile 13-inch notebook should be highly reliable and also feature solid input devices to make the user's life easier. The E31-70 is Lenovo's affordable offering in this segment. This much we can say beforehand: the notebook meets most of the requirements.

21.05.2016  Lenovo IdeaPad 300-15IBR Notebook Review
Daily companion. Large display, enough performance to handle the various daily tasks on might encounter and an attractive price point: Lenovo's IdeaPad 300 costs 450 Euro (~$500) and targets price-conscious consumers with basic needs.

20.05.2016  Leagoo Shark 1 Smartphone Review
XL Size. The Shark 1 from the Chinese manufacturer Leagoo proves to be extra-large in more than one aspect. The decently-equipped middle-class smartphone with its 6-inch display and a weight of 241 grams is larger and heavier than most. In addition, it features a battery with a capacity of 6300 mAh - large by any standard. Among other things, we'll take a look at the battery life to see if it delivers what the capacity promises.

12.05.2016  Toshiba Satellite C70-C-1FT Notebook Review
Mixed feelings. Toshiba adds another model to the already pretty diverse segment of the 17-inch notebook category. The C70 uses standard hardware and lacks any noteworthy features. Can the notebook distinguish itself from the competition?

06.05.2016  Acer TravelMate P278-MG-76L2 Notebook Review
Speedy business notebook. The predecessor, the TravelMate P277-MG, left us with a very favorable impression overall. Now we are taking a look at the successor, the TravelMate P278-MG-76L2. A new ULV Skylake CPU provides the processing power, while a GeForce GPU with 2 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD round out the package.

02.05.2016  Im Vergleich: Lenovo ThinkPad X260 vs. Dell XPS 12 9250 vs. Razer Blade Stealth
Crossover. Wieviel Hardware lässt sich maximal in einem 12,5-Zoll-Notebook unterbringen und wo sind dabei die Tücken? Wir vergleichen drei sehr unterschiedliche Subnotebooks mit identisch großen Displays und sehen uns an, was die jeweiligen Vor- und Nachteile sind.

26.04.2016  HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Convertible Review
Business Elite. With the Elite x2 1012 G1, HP takes on Microsoft's Surface Pro 4. The convertible offers a keyboard dock, an active stylus and an LTE modem. At almost 1500 Euros (~$1690), the complete package doesn't come cheap, however.

21.04.2016  Asus F555UB-XO043T Notebook Review
Allrounder. Asus sells their 15.6-inch allrounder-notebook for around 600 Euro (~$680). The F555UB can handle gaming and is capable of very decent battery run times. The display and the keyboard are not nearly as impressive.

18.04.2016  Schenker XMG P506 PRO (Clevo P651RG) Notebook Review
Compact gaming. In the past, high-end notebooks were both large and heavy. Schenker's XMG P506 puts an end to that notion. In our review we'll take a look a the top version with Core i7-6820HK and GeForce GTX 980M.

11.04.2016  Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 20FQ-000QUS Convertible Review
Yoga-ized. Lenovo's flagship business Ultrabook - the Thinkpad X1 - gets the Yoga-treatment and joins the company's every-growing stable of 2-in-1 convertibles. How the new offspring with its active stylus compares is the subject of our review.

04.04.2016  Dell Venue 10 Pro (5056) Tablet Review
Solid. Dell's 10.1-inch Windows tablet comes with an impressive list of features: 128 GB of flash storage, LTE modem, and an IPS display. At 662 g (1.46 lbs), the Venue 10 Pro isn't exactly a lightweight, however.

31.03.2016  Acer Aspire R13 R7-372T-746N Convertible Review
Well-balanced. Thanks to a quad-hinge design, which allows the display to swivel into several different positions, the Aspire R13 supports a variety of usage modes. The hardware is noteworthy as well: Core i7 CPU, WQHD display, and Thunderbolt 3 port.

27.03.2016  Need for Speed 2016 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
Highly polished. With "Need for Speed", publisher EA relaunches their successful racing series. The arcade-style racing game might lack substance, but the technology behind it is top notch. Our review takes a look at how different noteboook GPUs cope with the title. Update: we've added additional notebook and desktop benchmarks for the 940MX, Fury Pro, R7 370, ...

24.03.2016  Lenovo Yoga 300-11IBR Convertible Review
Bad display choice? Lenovo's 11.6-inch convertible fails to impress in any given area - but it stands out in a negative way with its TN panel and limited viewing angle stability.

23.03.2016  Schenker S306 Subnotebook Review
A success. Schenker's S306 is a slim 13.3-inch subnotebook that shouldn't have any problems finding an audience. The S306 is equipped with a beautiful IPS Full-HD display, a good keyboard and it's easy to maintain as well. The battery life could be better, however.

19.03.2016  Hitman Notebook Benchmarks
Debut of DirectX 12. Windows 10 launched with full DX12 support and Hitman - as one of the first titles released for the PC platform - supports it. Instead of improving the gaming experience, the new interface seems to be the source of frustration on quite a few systems. Here's our report, complete with the benchmark results.

17.03.2016  The Division Notebook Benchmarks
Trendsetter? "The Division" combines both action and role-playing elements into a thrilling online / multiplayer experience. Does the game's technology make the competition look old as well?

15.03.2016  Acer Aspire V3-575G-5093 Notebook Review
Premium allrounder, light edition. Not long ago, we reviewed the Acer Aspire V5-591G-71K2. That notebook - equipped with a modern Intel quad-core CPU and a GeForce GTX 950M - particularly impressed us with its performance. How does the sibling with slightly less powerful hardware components and a lower price fare in comparison?

09.03.2016  Toshiba Satellite C55-C-1NE Notebook Review
Average Joe? The Toshiba Satellite C55-C is an entry-level notebook designed for word processing and multimedia tasks. The spec sheet lacks any real highlights - but maybe there are hidden surprises we have yet to discover?

02.03.2016  Lenovo G50-80 Notebook Review
No frills. Visually, the G50 doesn't stray from the typical look we've come to expect from Lenovo. The internal components are solid and while the notebook isn't what we'd call a highlight, it's a very decent package overall.

24.02.2016  Schenker XMG A516 (Clevo N150RF) Notebook Review
Well-rounded. With the XMG A516, Schenker Technologies extends their gaming portfolio with a compact 15-inch notebook. The 2016 edition of the GeForce GTX 965M GPU promises enough performance for current titles at Full-HD resolution. Our review examines the other aspects of the new notebook as well.

03.02.2016  Acer Aspire R13 R7-372T Convertible Review
Now with Thunderbolt 3. The Aspire R13's main distinguishing factor is the quad-hinge design, which allows for several different display positions and hence operating modes. Even sans those hinges, the Aspire would still appeal, as it does well in almost all categories. Along with an update to the Skylake-generation of processors, the new model now also contains a Thunderbolt 3 port.

23.01.2016  MSI WT72 6QM Workstation Review
Behemoth for Professionals. MSI’s WT72 now sports updated hardware in the form of a Skylake Xeon processor and a more powerful Nvidia Quadro GPU. The other specs remain largely the same and the workstation thus remains a solid choice for CAD work and 3D modelling.

16.01.2016  Samsung Galaxy Tab E (9.6-inch, WiFi) T560N Tablet Review
Welcome. Samsung's Galaxy Tab E invites users to explore the world of tablets. The brand-new and inexpensive entry-level tablet leaves us with a favorable impression overall, but the lack of power prevents an even better score.

17.12.2015  LG Wine Smart Smartphone Review
Flipside. A retro-smartphone? A smart flip-phone? The LG Wine Smart is both at the same time and even comes with the still-current Android 5.1. A small display is unfortunately only one of the drawbacks inherent in the design.

10.12.2015  Im Vergleich: Microsoft Surface Book vs. Dell XPS 13 InfinityEdge vs. Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13
Luxus im 13-Zoll-Format. Das Surface Book fordert mit seinem wohl einzigartigen Design etablierte und traditionell konstruierte Notebooks heraus. Um die Mitstreiter völlig in den Schatten zu stellen, reicht es aber doch nicht ganz.

22.11.2015  Asus Zenbook UX305CA-EHM1 Subnotebook Review
Good choice, take 2. Asus' update of the Zenbook UX305 is not extensive by any means with a Skylake m3 CPU instead of a Broadwell SoC standing out as the notable difference. In the other areas, the UX305CA inherits both the strengths and weaknesses of the predecessor, which still makes it a solid choice in our book. This time around, we are taking a look at the version of the subnotebook with Full-HD display panel.

17.11.2015  Fallout 4 Notebook Benchmarks
Old-school technology, but fascinating. About four years after Skyrim, Bethesda Softworks releases their next role-play highlight called Fallout 4. Visually, the title might not impress much, but it offers a huge gaming world full of possibilities. Our benchmark article takes a look at how the game performs on various notebooks.

15.11.2015  Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro VN7-792G-55SF Notebook Review
(Quad)Core values. High-end is great, but not always required: even when equipped with a Core i5 CPU and a GeForc 945M GPU, the Acer Aspire VN7-792G offers solid performance for a price that's more than fair. The display isn't too shabby, either.

06.11.2015  Lenovo ThinkPad E550 (Core i7, Radeon R7 M265) Notebook Review
Expensive performance boost. For their top-of-the-line model in the E550-series, Lenovo not only integrated a speedy Core i7 CPU, but also a dedicated Radeon GPU. The resulting notebook costs almost 1000 Euro (~$1100). Is that too much money for an entry-level ThinkPad?

01.11.2015  HP Pavilion 14t-ab000 (K9E07AV) Notebook Review
Traditional & affordable. HP's 14-inch Pavilion 14t is a low-cost conventional notebook. The decent performance is overshadowed by an underwhelming display and just average battery life.

27.10.2015  Nexoc M512 III (Clevo W650RB) (i3,940M) Notebook Review
Revival. Nexoc breathes new life into their M512 Barebone with a brand new Skylake Core i3 and a fast M.2 SSD. Can a chassis released in 2013 still compete at the end of 2015?

23.10.2015  Nexoc M731 III (Clevo W670RCQ) (i7, GTX 950M) Notebook Review
New wine - old wineskin? Nexoc takes a tried-and-true Clevo barebone and packs top-of-the-line hardware into a familiar chassis. What could go wrong?

20.10.2015  Asus Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Convertible Review
Middle-class convertible. The predecessors' displays didn't exactly impress because of their low resolution and subpar brightness. Asus improved the Transformer Book Flip somewhat in that regard, but the new convertible is still decidedly average. We'll explain why in the following review.

12.10.2015  Asus Transformer Book Flip TP200SA Convertible Review
Worthy budget 2-in-1. Asus' new version of their 11.6-inch Transformer Book ticks all the important checkmarks for budget convertibles. True, the storage could be larger and the performance better - but from a price-to-value ratio, the little machine is a tough act to follow.

15.09.2015  Notebookcheck's Top 10 Chromebooks
When it comes to inexpensive notebooks, devices with Google's Chrome OS have carved out a niche in the market. Chromebooks are usually a good choice for people who do not want to spend a lot of money, although they do require a permanent connection to the Internet to get the most out of them. In this article we will introduce the best models.

14.09.2015  Das richtige Notebook für Studenten
Langfristiges Engagement. Vor nicht allzulanger Zeit konnte ein/e Schüler/in frisch nach dem Abitur und nur mit Bleistift, Notizblock und diversen Textbüchern bewaffnet, erfolgreich die Universitätskarriere in Angriff nehmen. Das hat sich aber geändert: Die meisten Unis haben sich dem digitalen Zeitalter vollständig angepasst und Notebooks sind im High-Tech Studentenleben als kritisches Tool einfach nicht mehr wegzudenken.

08.09.2015  Metal Gear Solid V Notebook Benchmarks
Box of Curiosities. After a longer hiatus, Metal Gear Series 2014 with Revengeance and Ground Zeroes once again returns to the PC platform. The newest offshoot, called "The Phantom Pain" is - in line with the previous installment - a rather unusual title. We check out the new stealth game and look at how it performs on notebooks.

05.09.2015  How to Choose a Laptop for College
In for the long haul. Long gone are the times when writing utensils, papers and a few text books were all a student needed to successfully embark on a college-career upon graduating from High School. No more: today’s Universities have adopted the digital age and laptops have become an indispensable and critical tool in a student's high-tech, multi-tasking universe.

03.09.2015  Lenovo E50-80 Notebook Review
Business made affordable. Among professional users, Lenovo have built up a good reputation with their solid ThinkPad-line. The E-series consists of affordable business notebooks, but lacks the premium name. Is the series truly an affordable alternative?

29.08.2015  Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70 Tablet Review
Sounds good. Lenovo's 10-inch TAB 2 A10-70 Tablet offers very decent performance for the price. The Android-based slate comes with a fairly basic no-frills design, but boasts a Full-HD IPS display and above-average sound quality.

29.08.2015  Asus X200MA Netbook Review
A tiny companion. Small, light, affordable: pretty much all old-school netbooks fit the bill in that regard. To make them truly usable, they also need to be equipped with good input devices, a decent display and feature a long battery life. Despite the fact that Asus' netbook offers a good price-to-value ratio, the user has to deal with a few drawbacks as well.

15.08.2015  Wiko Rainbow Lite Smartphone Review
Hot rainbow. The Wiko Rainbow Lite competes as an affordable 5-inch smartphones. As a result of its low price, the phone doesn't support LTE. We also discovered a rather "hot" issue during our review.

09.08.2015  Panasonic ToughPad FZ-M1 Tablet Review
Takes a licking. Panasonic's Toughpad FZ-M1 is an extremely robust 7-inch Windows 8.1 tablet. The Core i5 processor is cooled passively, which prevents continuous top-notch performance.

06.07.2015  Batman: Arkham Knight Notebook Benchmarks
PC debacle. Even high-end notebooks hit their limit with Batman: Arkham Knight. We've checked the performance of the game with its open-world structure on several different systems.

26.06.2015  Im Vergleich: Dell XPS 13 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 13 vs. Asus ZenBook UX305
Kleinsysteme mit hoher Auflösung. Welche Kompromisse muß man eigentlich eingehen, wenn man sich ein superdünnes 13,3-Zoll-QHD+-Notebook zulegt? Wir testen drei aktuelle Systeme auf der Suche nach einem klaren Sieger.

20.06.2015  Alienware 15 (R9 M295X) Notebook Review
Comeback. The mobile high-end market is dominated by Intel and Nvidia. Alienware is one of the few manufacturers who offer GPUs from AMD as well. We ordered the 15-inch version of the notebook with the GTX 970M rival Radeon R9 M295X to check out the performance.

09.06.2015  Asus F555LJ (GeForce 920M) Notebook Review
Fast Forward. New CPU and GPU generations - Asus updates their series of affordable 15.6-inch all-rounder notebooks in two ways. The new hardware increases performance significantly while consuming less power in the process. The result is an increase in the battery life.

12.05.2015  Acer Revo One RL85 Mini PC Review
Desktop midget. Acer's Revo One is a Mini Desktop PC designed primarily for the home user. The PC tries to attract customers with lots of storage, good performance, and an up-to-date arrangement of physical ports. How the review model differs from other offerings in the market is the subject of our review.

08.05.2015  Microsoft Lumia 640 Smartphone Review
Middle management. The Lumia 640 improves upon the predecessor in several areas. The middle-class smartphone features swappable covers and very decent software - but is that good enough to beat out the stiff competition?

27.04.2015  Asus GL551JK Notebook Review
Readjusted. Despite its powerful hardware, the GL551JK remains a quiet and unobtrusive notebook. The comparatively long battery life is an added bonus.

21.04.2015  Lenovo ThinkPad L450 Notebook Review
Changing of the guards. Lenovo's new Thinkpad L450 now sports ULV processors instead of standard mobile CPUs. Unfortunately, the Thinkpad doesn't benefit that much from the more frugal processor-series.

15.04.2015  Asus Zenbook UX303LA Subnotebook Review
Well-rounded indeed. The Zenbook doesn't just impress with its looks alone. The subnotebook also delights with good input devices, a long battery life and low emissions.

06.04.2015  Anniversary Column - Readers' emails
10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counter of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.

30.03.2015  Dell XPS 13 (Early 2015) Notebook Review
Simply brilliant. Dell now offers the XPS 13 with a non-touch display and a more mainstream resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels for a much more affordable price. Not only is the new display brighter, but it's matte as well, which improves outdoor usability. The remainder of the hardware is very similar to the QHD+ version, so the new model inherits both its strengths and weaknesses.

26.03.2015  Anniversary Column - Finances
10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counters of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.

24.03.2015  Anniversary Column - Business models
10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counters of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.

18.03.2015  Lenovo Yoga 3 14 Convertible Review
1, 2, Yoga 3. Lenovo squeezes a 14-inch screen into a chassis that's roughly the same size as last year's Yoga 2 13 and upgrades the hardware at the same time as well. The new Yoga 3 14 inherits most of the predecessor's familiar traits and while it improves in some areas, it also takes a slight step back in another.

07.03.2015  Anniversary Column - An Austrian website?

10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counters of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.

05.03.2015  Anniversary Column - I'm not the one in charge!

10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counter of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.

05.03.2015  Anniversary Column - The newbie founders

10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counters of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.

03.03.2015  Anniversary Column - Once upon a ski lift

10 years of Notebookcheck. What better occasion for the bean-counters of the company to shed some light on to the origins of the website and share some insights and anecdotes as well.

25.02.2015  Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Review
No compromises - part 2. Compact, highly mobile, attractive - this is how one could sum up the Dell XPS 13. Thanks to its Core i7 processor, the notebook is quite powerful as well, although the battery life suffers as a result.

21.02.2015  Nokia Lumia 735 Smartphone Review
Great for selfies. Microsoft's Lumia 735 is a good middle-class smartphone with decent cameras on both sides and a comprehensive set of features. The bold colors, which are common for the Lumia-series, make quite a statement as well.

11.02.2015  HTC Desire 820 Smartphone Review
Pumped up. With the Desire 820, HTC introduces the more powerful successor to the Desire 816. Although equipped with a 64-bit capable Snapdragon 615 processor, the smartphone still runs the older Google Android 4.4.4 KitKat and features a slimmer build as well as a lower price price point.

10.02.2015  Dell Venue 8 7000 Tablet Review
Successful Venue. Dell's Venue 8 7000 Android tablet combines a distinctive ultra-thin aluminum chassis, a 8.4-inch high-resolution OLED edge-to-edge display and a current generation Intel Atom processor into one sharp-looking package. It's also the first tablet to offer Intel's RealSense Snapshot Depth Camera. In our in-depth review we'll try to determine if this is one of those rare cases where style actually meets substance.

22.01.2015  Asus ZenWatch (Wi500Q) Smartwatch Review
Timeless design, short on time. The Asus ZenWatch offers both an upscale design as well as high-end materials without the use of plastic. The smartwatch offers quite a few useful additional features as well. Although the battery capacity is not that generous, it lasts for at least a full day.

15.01.2015  HP Stream 7 5700ng Tablet Review
Windows midget. The display of the HP Stream 7 might only measures 7 inches, but the tablet still sports full-fledged Windows 8.1 with Bing. How useful is Windows considering the smallish display? We'll try to answer this and many other questions in the following review.

17.12.2014  HP ProBook 470 G2 (G6W68EA) Notebook Review Update
Upgrade or downgrade? HP's new G2-version of their 17-inch business and multimedia hybrid features updated hardware components. The new model comes with an i5-4210U CPU instead of the i5-4200M and a Radeon R5 M255 replaces the Radeon HD 8750M graphics card. The display panel differs as well. How the changes impact performance, battery life, and picture quality is the subject of our review.

10.12.2014  Toshiba Satellite Radius 11 L10-B-101 Convertible Review
Maximum Flexibility. That's how Toshiba introduces a number of new convertibles on their German website. The series is supposed to merge the most important features of both notebooks and tablets into a single unit. If Toshiba succeeded we are going to determine during our review of the first model in the series, which retails for 400 Euro.

01.12.2014  Lenovo Horizon 2s-F0AT0003US AIO Review
Expand your Horizon. The 19.5-inch Horizon 2s is Lenovo's follow-up to the 21.5-inch Horizon 2e "2-in-1 tabletop PC". The new model comes with a smaller fold-out kickstand and is much slimmer and lighter than its larger sibling. How the new AIO compares is the subject of our review.

23.11.2014  Assassin's Creed Unity Benchmarked
Fun or an imposition? Assassin's Creed Unity is yet another entry in the never-ending list of unfinished games. High demands on the hardware combined with technical bugs are a constant source of aggravation. We'll try to determine just how powerful a notebook has to be to handle this game.

21.11.2014  LG L Fino Smartphone Review
Cool deal. The LG L Fino is a compact entry-level smartphone with a 4.5-inch display, Qualcomm quad-core SOC, as well as UMTS and NFC. For around 160 Euro (~$200) MSRP, the phone comes nicely equipped. We subject the LG L Fino to our battery of tests to get an idea of the performance.

15.11.2014  Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Benchmarked
Cutting edge? The graphics and technology the previous game of the series was based on were no cause for celebration. Advanced Warfare aims to remedy that and supposedly offers a "next-gen" experience. In our review, we take a detailed look at the performance of the new Call of Duty offshoot.

14.11.2014  Toshiba Satellite Radius P50W-BST2N01 Convertible Review
Long-lasting versatility. The Toshiba Satellite Radius P50W is a classy-looking convertible equipped with 4th-generation Core i5 processor, a generous amount of RAM and storage, and a 15.6-inch, multi-touch Full-HD IPS touchscreen. How useful is the 360-degree flip-and-fold design?

11.11.2014  Acer Aspire Switch 10 Full HD Convertible Review Update
Brillant. Acer's smallest convertible is now available with a Full-HD display. The price difference is only 30 Euro (~$37) and seems to be well worth it. But is the battery life is shorter than before and how fast is the new CPU? In our review, we try to answer both questions and take a detailed look at the display as well.

06.11.2014  Dell Inspiron 15 3542-2293 Notebook Review
Decent all around. The Inspiron 15 3542 is an inexpensive allrounder-notebook. Thanks to a powerful Core i5 processor and dedicated GeForce graphics card, even gaming is not out of the question. The battery life is very decent as well.

04.11.2014  Lenovo Horizon 2e-F0AS0014US AIO Review
Portable AIO. Lenovo's Horizon 2e is a 21.5-inch All-in-One (AIO) system. Thanks to an integrated battery, the "2-in-1 tabletop PC", as Lenovo calls it, is portable enough so it can be toted from room to room as well. What else does the jumbo-sized tablet bring to the table?

24.10.2014  Acer Aspire V3-572PG-604M Notebook Review
Long-lasting allrounder. Lots of storage, suitable for gaming, long battery life, and a decent keyboard: the Aspire V3-572PG ticks all the check boxes for an allrounder notebook. How compelling is the overall package?

14.10.2014  HP EliteBook 725 G2 Notebook (J0H65AW) Review
Wasted potential. HP's new EliteBook 700 series, which is based on AMD quad-core APUs, promises a comparatively inexpensive entry into the world of high-quality business notebooks. What are the drawbacks of the 12.5-inch 725 G2 compared to its Intel-equipped competitors?

07.10.2014  FIFA 15 Benchmarked
New engine, renewed appeal. After years of getting less attention, the 2015 version of the PC game boasts nicely improved graphics. Our review takes a look at how various notebook graphics card perform when playing the game.

06.10.2014  HTC Desire 510 Smartphone Review
Up to date, yet inexpensive. The 4.7-inch HTC Smartphone Desire 510 sells for only 200 Euros (~$250) but supports the faster LTE standard despite its low price. We've subjected the Android phone, which is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm quad-core SoC, to our battery of tests.

26.09.2014  Panasonic Toughpad UT-MB5 Tablet Review
Tabloid tablet. The Panasonic Toughpad UT-MB5 features a 4k IPS display panel and is large enough to work with DIN A3 / Tabloid-sized drawings. At a price of about 4500 Euros (~$5800), the tablet is way too expensive to appeal to the average consumer.

05.09.2014  Acer Aspire V3-772G-747a8G1.12TWakk Notebook Review
Let's play again. About a year ago we took a look at the Acer Aspire V3-772G and came away impressed with its performance. This time around, we'll examine the latest model in the series and check to see what else is new besides an updated graphics card.

28.08.2014  Lenovo Y40-59423035 Notebook Review
Entry-level portable gaming. While Lenovo's Y40 clearly isn't the best choice for hardcore gamers, there's no question that the sleek 14-inch system with its current-generation i7 Haswell CPU, dedicated Radeon GPU and 256 GB SSD has plenty to offer for its $850 asking price, even though the display doesn't quite measure up.

18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40 széria
Ezen az oldalon találhatóak meg tesztjeink, áttekintőink és más információk a következő noteszgépről: Lenovo Y40.

18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40 系列
本页面提供关于Lenovo Y40 系列笔记本电脑的评测和其他信息。

18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40-serien
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18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40 série
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18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40 serie
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18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40 Series
This page provides reviews and other infos about the laptop series Lenovo Y40.

18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40-59423035
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18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40 Serie
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18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40-59423035
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18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40-59423035
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18.08.2014  Lenovo Y40-59423035
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08.07.2014  Lenovo G510 (59416358) Notebook Review Update
At home on the desk. The G510 isn't one of the slimmer notebooks on the market. Its advantages are the solid performance, ease of maintenance, and the decent input devices. Equipped with a dedicated GPU from AMD, is the Home Office notebook suitable for gaming as well?

06.07.2014  GRID Autosport Benchmarked
Pedal to the metal. In line with the current trend, racing-game expert Codemasters follows up successful games with sequels and releases at least one flagship product every year. The latest addition to the simulator series, GRID Autosport, is intended to be a very comprehensive package which offers a lot of variety. Our review is predominantly aimed at notebook users who would like to know how much horsepower is actually needed to guarantee a smooth gaming experience.

21.06.2014  Acer Aspire E1-771-33114G50Mnii Notebook Review
Does it always have to be expensive? For about 500 Euro (~$680), Acer sells their Aspire E1-771. The 17.3-inch notebook with an Intel Core i-CPU competes as an office machine - but is the system with its killer price a worthwhile investment?

16.06.2014  Lenovo Tab A8 Tablet Review
A-game? Lenovo updates their budget-friendly A-series of tablets with quad-core processors and Google's latest Android OS. Is the new 8-inch Tab A8 a step up from the previous generation or are the stalwarts in the class a better choice despite their higher prices?

08.06.2014  HTC Desire 610 Smartphone Review
More please. HTC shakes up the smartphone middle-class with their Desire 610. The smartphone is equipped with a 4.7-inch qHD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Quadcore-SoC with an Adreno 305 GPU, 1 GB RAM, and 8 GB of flash storage - all for 299 Euro ($405). The HTC Sense 6.0 user interface spruces up Android 4.4 KitKat, while LTE allows for fast data transfers. So is this a really well-executed smartphone for little money?

02.06.2014  Nokia X Smartphone Review
Android at last? The Nokia X marks Microsoft Mobile's entry into the Android market. What looks like a turnaround, is not really one at all: with the inexpensive entry-level smartphone, a reworked interface, and a special App Store, Microsoft is trying to lure customers and get them transitioned to the Windows Phone platform. Why the concept is not completely successful is the subject of our review.

24.05.2014  Lenovo Miix 2 10 Tablet Review
Trail Miix. Lenovo completely revamps last year's Miix 10 and outfits the new tablet, aptly named Miix 2 10, with a Bay Trail Atom processor, a high-res 1920 x 1200 display, and a magnetic keyboard dock for a seamless conversion to a subnotebook PC. How the Windows 8.1 tablet handles various daily duties is the subject of our review.

17.05.2014  Packard Bell EasyNote TE69HW-29574G50Mnsk Notebook Review
Haswell bargain. The search for a quiet, efficient and inexpensive home office notebook with decent battery life is over. The Packard Bell Easynote TE69HW-29574G50Mnsk, which sells for 299 Euro ($410), fits the bill exactly. An added bonus: the system is equipped with a Haswell Celeron CPU instead of a weaker Bay Trail processor.

11.05.2014  Review Samsung Galaxy S5 Smartphone
Space...the Final Frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Notebookcheck as she continues her mission to explore the (Samsung) Galaxy S5. The crew is hoping for a result that is out of this world - and although the scores fall slightly short of expectations, the S5 nonetheless earns the smartphone-crown.

05.05.2014  Review Asus X550LB-NH52 Notebook
Non-touchscreen multimedia. The Asus X550LB is a 15.6-inch gaming-capable notebook designed for everyday multitasking. A Haswell-generation CPU and GeForce GPU are paired up with a non-touch, standard HD-resolution display. How well the combo works is the subject of our review.

25.04.2014  Review Samsung ATIV Book 9 900X3G-K01DE Notebook
Light, slim, (more) affordable. Samsung's ATIV Book 9 Plus established itself as a high-end contender in the Ultrabook category. Equipped with identical hardware, but without the "Plus" in the name and sans the reflective QHD+ display, the cheaper ATIV Book 9 retails for about 350 Euro (~$480) less.

23.04.2014  Review Asus VivoTab Note 8 (M80TA) Tablet
Windows for the back pocket. Windows 8 is gaining ground, particularly in the tablet segment. Although Android still clearly dominates the mass market, many manufacturers offer smaller 8-inch tablets with a full Windows install and thus x86 program-compatibility. With success?

04.04.2014  Review Acer Aspire E1-510P-2671 Notebook
Bread-and-Butter. A decent-looking 15.6-inch touchscreen notebook with basic hardware and good battery life courtesy of a frugal quad-core SoC - this is how one could sum up the Aspire E1-510P-2671. How the notebook fares as a daily companion is the subject of our review.

27.03.2014  Review Update Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Touch 20A7-002DGE Ultrabook
Luxury for the executive level. Ultrabooks are normally designed for home users – but that's not always the case. Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon, for example, targets affluent business customers who are willing to spend almost 2000 Euro (~$2800) for the top-of-the-line version. If this amount is money well spent is the subject of our review.

03.03.2014  Review Acer TravelMate P255-M-54204G50Mnss Notebook
Typewriter with hardware weakness. The Acer TravelMate P255-M improves upon its predecessor TravelMate P253-M in several areas. A comfortable keyboard, a ULV Core i5 CPU, and an appealing design raise the expectations. In what key areas the P255-M is a solid notebook and where it loses some ground is the subject of our review.

26.02.2014  Review Update Asus Zenbook UX302LG-C4014H Ultrabook
Ultimate rush. Which tech specs does the technically savvy user find most compelling? A beefy CPU, lightning-fast SSD, and a potent graphics card propel an Ultrabook to the top of the "must-have" list. Does the Zenbook UX302 score a "Very Good" this time around?

19.02.2014  Review Acer TravelMate P455-M-54204G50Makk Notebook
Good, but overpriced. The Travelmate P455-M is aimed at business professionals and as such equipped with TPM, a fingerprint scanner, and security software. A ULV Core i5 processor powers the notebook. How does the system, which sells for a fairly steep 840 Euro (~$1150), handle the daily workload?

15.02.2014  X-Plane 10 Benchmarked
Serious. After Microsoft more or less abandoned the flight simulator market following the release of their Flight Simulator X, Laminar Research has the only viable and constantly updated alternative with their X-Plane Flight Simulator. Our review will focus on the hardware requirements and show which notebooks and desktops handle the simulator smoothly.

12.02.2014  Review Acer Aspire E1-772G 54208G1TMnsk Notebook
Superb display. Acer's Aspire E1-772G is an inexpensive 17.3-inch multi-purpose notebook which ships without a Windows OS and sells for just under 600 Euros (~$800). It comes with a matte Full HD display, a Haswell Core i5 processor, plenty of storage, and is suitable for gaming as well. At least on paper, the notebook looks like a compelling package. How the E1-772G fares during everyday operation is the subject of our review.

06.02.2014  Review Fujitsu LifeBook A544 Notebook
Contingency plan. Business notebooks don't have to be expensive, as we've seen in the past. Fujitsu tries to gain a foothold in the lower price bracket with the Lifebook A544. How successful is the new notebook?

31.01.2014  Review Dell Venue 11 Pro Tablet
Truly professional? The Dell Venue 11 Pro is a Windows tablet aimed at the business user. We take a look at the version with Core i3 processor to determine if it is indeed a suitable companion for the office.

25.01.2014  Review Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540 20C60041 Notebook
Fade to gray. Lenovo's series E540 is designed for business users who are looking for an inexpensive and individually configurable 15.6-inch notebook. While certain mobility features take a back seat, the quality of the tried-and-true ThinkPad input devices is still a priority for Lenovo. The E540 is a pretty impressive notebook overall and its one obvious shortcoming seems almost unavoidable in this price class.

12.01.2014  Review Acer TravelMate P645-MG-9419 Ultrabook
Ultra-TravelMate. Acer updates their venerable TravelMate-series and adds a 14-inch business Ultrabook to the lineup. Is the 14-inch Haswell-equipped P645 with its dedicated Radeon graphics card and generously-sized SSD a compelling alternative to the established competition?

28.12.2013  Review Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Convertible
Business hybrid. Lenovo's new 12.5-inch ThinkPad Yoga borrows the 360-degree folding screen design from the consumer-oriented IdeaPad-line and adapts it for business use. Does the versatile Ultrabook convertible with its innovative usage-modes still offer the legendary ThinkPad quality we've come to expect from the series?

23.12.2013  Review Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet
8-inch versatility. The Dell Venue 8 Pro is an 8-inch tablet based on Intel's current-generation Atom processor. Does the pint-sized Windows 8.1 tablet, which comes with MS Office free of charge, really enhance productivity and is it a worthwhile investment?

14.12.2013  Review Dell XPS 15 (9530, Late 2013) Notebook
I'm sexy and I know it. The Dell XPS 15 is a multimedia powerhouse with premium-level features. The most recent version of the notebook series, which has been around for quite a few generations, not only brings changes to the design, but also updates to the internal components.

02.12.2013  Review Samsung ATIV Book 9 Lite 905S3G-K01DE Subnotebook
Ultraslim - the AMD way. Samsung's rather expensive ATIV Book 9 Plus was released some time ago and has been called the "most beautiful Ultrabook" by some. The ATIV Book 9 Lite uses AMD components and is offered at a more palatable price point. What the new notebook has to offer is the subject of our review.

16.11.2013  Review Lenovo IdeaTab Yoga Tablet 10
Kicking it. The innovative IdeaTab Yoga Tablet 10 comes with an integrated kickstand which allows switching between what Lenovo calls stand, hold, and tilt mode. Is this standout feature enough to differentiate the tablet with its middle-of-the-road hardware and average feature set from the competition?

08.11.2013  Review Samsung ATIV Book 7 740U3E-A01UB Ultrabook
A book for the road. Samsung's 13.3-inch Ultrabook features a 3rd-generation i5 CPU with integrated graphics, a 128 GB SSD, and a Full-HD touchscreen. How well the sleek-looking Ultrabook with previous-generation hardware compares to its competition is the subject of our review.

26.10.2013  Review Acer Aspire R7-571G-53338G75ass Convertible
Different by design. The Acer Aspire R7-571G does not follow classic notebook design guidelines. Thanks to the Ezel hinge, the notebook supports display positions that no other design is capable of offering. How the solution works on a day-to-day basis and how the internal components stack up are the subjects of our review.

17.10.2013  Review Alienware 17 (Haswell) Notebook
Light(s) in the dark. Equipped with a quad-core Haswell CPU, Nvidia's fastest mobile single GPU, and capable of various lighting effects, the Alienware 17 vies for the attention of gaming customers. Our review will determine if the update is a worthwhile choice.

10.10.2013  Review Samsung ATIV Book 6 Touch 680Z5E-X01US Notebook
Full-HD mainstream. The Samsung Ativ Book 6 combines a powerful quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and a dedicated AMD graphics card with a generous 15.6-inch Full-HD touch screen. How well the sleek-looking design performs and how it compares to its competitors is the subject of our review.

27.09.2013  Review Samsung ATIV Book 8 Touch 880Z5E X01 Notebook
Touch update. Same chassis and hardware, different name. Samsung adds a touchscreen to a Chronos 7 series model and renames the notebook in the process. Like the predecessor, the ATIV Book 8 Touch still ships with a potent Core i7 processor and a dedicated Radeon GPU. How the notebook performs and compares to its competitors are the subjects of this review.

24.09.2013  Review Toshiba Satellite C855-2J4 Notebook
Update in gray. The Toshiba Satellite C855-2J4 is a 15.6-inch entry-level notebook. Equipped with an Intel Core i5-3230M processor and AMD Radeon HD 7610M GPU, the notebook is one of the more powerful models in Toshiba's entry-level series.

21.09.2013  Review Update Acer Aspire E1-572-34014G50Dnkk Notebook
Feature diet. After our review of the Acer Aspire E1-572G with dedicated graphics card a few weeks ago, we now take a look at the E1-572 without the "G". The notebook is equipped with a matte Full-HD display, a less powerful Intel Core i3-4010U CPU, and makes use of the processor-integrated graphics card. The E1-572 competes as a business notebook.

08.09.2013  Review Samsung ATIV Book 5 540U4E-K01US Ultrabook
Turn the page. The Samsung Ativ Book 5 is a slim, yet sturdy 14-inch touchscreen Ultrabook based on a previous-generation Ivy Bridge processor. How does the sleek looking system with its dual-core i5 CPU and integrated graphics card stack up against the competition?

29.08.2013  Review Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Tablet
Entry-level revisited. Lenovo releases a budget-friendly 7-inch tablet with Android OS and low-power hardware. Can the bargain-basement offering from the well-know manufacturer hold its own or have the cost-saving measures been taken too far?

12.08.2013  Review Asus VivoBook V551LB-DB71T Ultrabook
Sleek meets mainstream. With the 15.6-inch Vivobook V551LB, Asus integrates the latest Haswell hardware and a dedicated video card into a sleek Ultrabook design. At least on paper, the touchscreen notebook seems to offers plenty of performance without breaking the bank. How compelling is this newest entry in the VivoBook-series and how does it stack up against the competition?

09.08.2013  Review Update MSI GT60 WSPH-7216257BW Workstation
Work(station) zone! MSI makes a foray into the realm of professional workstations and challenges the well-established brands with a vivid Full-HD display, SSD RAID, Nvidia Quadro K2000M GPU, and Intel quad-core CPU. The notebook looks like a pretty compelling package - but can it threaten the workstation-elite?

09.08.2013  Review Leap Motion Motion Control Technology
The PC in your hands. Leap Motion wants to revolutionize the way we control our PCs and laptops. A small controller recognizes hand and finger movements and is supposedly significantly more reliable in translating movement than Microsoft's Kinect technology. Is the new control method ready for prime-time?

30.07.2013  Review Toshiba Satellite C75D-A7286 Notebook
Large screen on a budget. The Toshiba C75D-A7286 is an AMD-based 17.3-inch notebook and part of the manufacturer's "budget-conscious" C-series. Does this large-screen desktop replacement with AMD Quad Core A4-5000M APU deliver enough performance to handle mainstream tasks?

21.07.2013  Review Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p Notebook
The experiment continues. Lenovo's IdeaPad Y500 made quite a splash when it was introduced some time ago: the 15-inch multi-purpose system offered a second Nvidia GPU as an option. The new IdeaPad Y510p has updated hardware and now features a GeForce GT 750M SLI instead of the GeForce GT 650M SLI. Can the dual-DirectX 11 notebook threaten the established high-end competition?

16.07.2013  Review Schenker XMG P723 (Clevo P370SM) Notebook
Gaming powerhouse. Schenker Technologies goes all out with their XMG P723. While a quad-core processor and a Full HD display might not be that out of the ordinary, a configuration with two GeForce graphic cards is not something you see every day. Does the SLI configuration make any sense or would a single GPU be the better choice?

14.07.2013  Review Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 I9200 Smartphone
Mega-sized and mega-good? Users who think that 5-inch smartphones like the HTC One are not quite big enough will be delighted with Samsung's Galaxy Mega and its 6.3-inch display. In the following review, we'll discover that the phablet has more to offer than just a large screen.

05.07.2013  Review One K56-3F (Clevo W650SR) Notebook
Low-key multi-talent. The One K56-3F is a 15-inch all-purpose notebook equipped with a Haswell processor, Nvidia's attractive GeForce GT 750M GPU, and a razor-sharp Full HD display. How does the One K56-3F stack up against competitors like the Asus N56VB, the Samsung Chronos 770Z5E, and the Toshiba Satellite P70?

01.06.2013  Review One K73-3N (Clevo P170SM) Notebook
Heavyweight champion. The One K73-3N comes close to being the ideal desktop replacement. A quad-core CPU, high-end graphics card, four RAM slots, and up to four hard drives: the 17-inch notebook comes with a plethora of features. What else does the system offer besides outstanding performance?

30.05.2013  Review Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Tablet
Bridging the gap. The Galaxy Note 8.0 with its powerful hardware and S Pen is designed to seamlessly integrate into Samsung's Galaxy portfolio and fill the gap between 5.5-inch and 10.1-inch devices. Can Samsung continue their success with this new member and potentially outsell the iPad Mini? We will have to see.

25.05.2013  Review Update Dell Latitude 6430u HD+ Ultrabook
Pixel-dense. Dell's 14-inch business ultrabook is now available with the sought-after display resolution of 1600x900 pixels. Is the price-competitive Latitude 6430u HD+ a viable alternative to the outrageously expensive Lenovo X1 Carbon?

22.05.2013  Review HP EliteBook 2760p-LG682EA Convertible
A classic. The business convertible HP EliteBook 2760p has its roots in the HP Compaq 2710p, which debuted back in 2007. But while HP continually updated the internal components, the chassis remained largely unchanged. How well was HP able to keep the system up-to-date and is it still a viable choice in 2013?

15.05.2013  Review Asus X55U-SX052H Notebook
Business bargain. Asus releases a simple and inexpensive business notebook based on AMD's E2-1800 APU for a low 350 Euros (~$450). The power-efficient APU promises a long battery life and low noise levels. Can the system deliver on these promises and is its performance up to par?

13.05.2013  Review Acer TravelMate P643-V-6424 Notebook
BusinessMate. Acer's 14-inch TravelMate P643-V-6424 targets the business customer and competes with similar notebooks from Lenovo, Dell, and HP. Is the 14-inch TravelMate a viable alternative to the stalwarts ThinkPad, Latitude, and ProBook?

06.05.2013  Review Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro XE700T1C A02 Convertible
Smart Business. Until now, the Samsung ATIV Smart PC Pro has been available only to business customers. The manufacturer is now selling the convertible tablet through regular retail channels. We will see if the new offering is as convincing as its smaller brother with the Atom CPU.

27.04.2013  Review Acer Aspire V5-551-64454G50Makk Notebook
Too noisy, too slow. Acer's 15.6-inch Aspire V5-551-64454G50Makk is a slim and light notebook selling for less than 400 Euro (~$520). The power-efficient AMD A6-4455M APU should guarantee a long battery life. Find out here if the new notebook can deliver on that promise.

17.04.2013  Review Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx K3011 Tablet
Bigger-screen alternative. Lenovo releases another Atom-powered tablet with Windows 8 OS - this time aimed squarely at the consumer market. How does the 11.6-inch IdeaTab Lynx K3011W compare to the competition and Lenovo's own ThinkPad Tablet 2?

05.04.2013  Review Asus Memo Pad Smart 10 ME301T Tablet
Clever and smart? Asus equips its new 10.1-inch tablet with a quad-core processor and special speakers. The tablet is available in three different colors and retails for an affordable 299 Euros (~$380). Is the "Smart" in the name really appropriate?

24.03.2013  Review Huawei Ascend G615 Smartphone
Smartphone confusion. Visually, Huawei's Ascend G615 appears to be a twin of the G600 - but its hardware is similar to the D1 Quad XL. The question to be answered is whether the new smartphone a successful amalgamation of the two phones or just another model in Huawei's increasingly confusing portfolio.

17.03.2013  Review Huawei Ascend G600 Smartphone
Large display, low price. The Ascend G600 is a lower-end version of the D1 Quad XL. Both smartphones from Huawei feature a 4.5-inch IPS display - but while the D1 Quad XL caters to the high-end market, the Ascent G600 is a mid-level phone. Does the difference in hardware translate into a vastly different user experience?

12.03.2013  Review Sony Xperia Z Smartphone
Razor-sharp. The new Sony Xperia Z features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and a corresponding pixel density of 443 ppi. In addition to the high-resolution display, the phone offers plenty of performance. The fairly substantial price of 650 Euros (~$850) raises expectations.

06.03.2013  Review Dell Latitude 10 Tablet
Record-breaking battery life. The 60 Wh battery the Dell Latitude 10 ships with is presumably one of the largest ones ever used to power a tablet. According to Dell, the result is a battery life of up to 30 hours. The business tablet is not without compromises, however.

01.03.2013  Review Acer Aspire V5-571P-6499 Notebook
Touch on a budget. Acer's touchscreen-equipped Aspire V5-571P-6499 is a slim and affordable, yet stylish 15.6-inch notebook featuring a low-voltage Intel Core i5 processor, a 500GB conventional hard drive, and 4GB RAM. Is the touchscreen enough to differentiate this otherwise mainstream notebook from its competition?

15.02.2013  Review HP Spectre XT TouchSmart 15-4000eg Ultrabook
High-priced Ultrabook. HP integrates Thunderbolt technology, a FullHD touchscreen, and a fast solid state disk into a premium Ultrabook made from aluminum, magnesium, and glass. The latest in technology doesn't come cheap though: the Spectre XT TouchSmart retails for 1600 Euros (~$2150). Is the high price really justified?

08.02.2013  Asus rumored to release yet another Nexus 7-like budget tablet
Bargain device to use Intel chip instead of Nvidia Tegra 3.

07.02.2013  New Dell XPS 13 MLK Ultrabook available with high-resolution screen
Dell is now selling a version of their New XPS 13 MLK Ultrabook with a 13.3-inch FHD display (1920 x 1080 pixels) starting at $1399.

07.02.2013  Review HTC One SV Smartphone
LTE for 430 Euro (~$590). The One SV is the newest member in HTC's portfolio and it's designed to shake up the hotly contested mid-range smartphone market. We look at how well the new 4.3-inch smartphone with its updated hardware, LTE support, and integrated card reader handle our battery of tests.

05.02.2013  Dell buyout is now official
CEO Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners will take Dell private in a $24.4 billion buyout deal.

04.02.2013  Review Packard Bell EasyNote LV44HC Notebook
All in white and ready to entertain. A pretty design, a bit of gaming, and a bargain price - that's a quick summary of the Packard Bell Easynote LV44HC-137GE. How the white multimedia notebook stacks up is the subject of this review.

22.01.2013  Review Asus X201E Subnotebook
Ultranetbook? Thin like an Ultrabook, yet as affordable as a netbook - that must have been Asus' goal when developing this 11.6-inch subnotebook. We will need to see if the low price point of 350 Euro (~$470) allows Asus to pack enough performance into the 21.7 millimeter (0.85 inches) thick chassis.

15.01.2013  Review MSI CX61 Notebook
Gaming cost-cutter. The CX61 from MSI targets those users who are looking for an affordable multimedia notebook - but don't want to sacrifice the ability to play games. For less than 600 Euros (~$800), the notebook comes equipped with a Core i5-3210M and a dedicated Nvidia GPU - and some drawbacks as far as build quality is concerned.

06.01.2013  Review Acer TravelMate P243-M Notebook
Downsized TravelMate. After our review of the Acer TravelMate P253-M, we now turn our attention to the smaller 14-inch version of the TravelMate P Series. From a hardware standpoint, the two notebooks are almost identical - although our review model comes equipped with a slightly more powerful CPU.

04.01.2013  Review Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5-581TG Ultrabook
Ultra(Gaming)Book. Acer equips their Ultrabook with a 20.6 millimeter (0.81 inch) thick aluminum chassis and a Kepler GT640M GPU suitable for gaming. Does this combination work and do the temperatures remain within acceptable limits? Read our review to find out.

17.12.2012  Review Asus VivoBook S200E Subnotebook
No fear of contact. There is a plethora of inexpensive subnotebooks on the market - but the new Asus VivoBook S200E is different: high build quality and a multi-touch-enabled display set it apart and are supposed to appeal to potential buyers. Are those attributes alone enough for us to recommend the system?

08.12.2012  Review HP Envy 4-1000sg Ultrabook
Entry-level Ultrabook. Premium slim and light chassis, fast processor, and a long battery life - those are the attributes of Ultrabooks. Until now, the prices for such systems have been rather steep. HP sets out to redefine the lower end of the spectrum and introduces a model with an Intel Core i3 processor. What compromises had to be made to keep the price in check?

30.11.2012  Review Apple MacBook Pro 13 Retina 2.5 GHz Late 2012
Hot stuff. The Apple MacBook Pro 13 is now available with a high-resolution IPS display, a slimmer chassis, and new ports. The newcomer demands a price premium of 500 Euros (~$650) above the cost of the time-tested standard model. Do the changes really warrant the lofty starting price of 1750 Euros (~$2275)?

25.11.2012  Review Samsung Series 3 350V5C Notebook
Affordable quality? Samsung tries to address both overall value and the quality of the hardware and offers the NP350V5C at an attractive price point - but equipped with a quad-core processor, middle-class AMD GPU, and 8 GB of RAM. How does the contender from South Korea fare in the race for the best multimedia notebook?

18.11.2012  Review Asus Zenbook UX51VZ (U500VZ) Notebook
Zen Master. Upscale looks, slim build, and extremely powerful: until now, it was Apple's MacBook series which has managed best to combine these characteristics. With the UX51VZ (IPS display, quad-core CPU, SSD RAID, and a host of other high-end features), Asus sets out to dethrone the master.

18.11.2012  Notebookcheck's Best of October 2012 – Smartphone and Tablet Edition
The calm before the storm? October was a rather quiet month in the realm of smartphones and tablets. There were very few big releases, with the exception of the Samsung Galaxy Note II, that captured the attention of the technology press. It feels that everybody was waiting for the release of the new product from Microsoft.

13.11.2012  Review HP EliteBook 8570w Notebook
The contender. The EliteBook 8570w is a premium notebook designed to compete in the high-performance realm of professional workstations. Our review model doesn't feature top-of-the-line components, however - it's equipped with an Intel Core i5 CPU, Nvidia Quadro K1000M GPU, and a HD+ display. Can this less powerful version of the series stand up to its competition?

12.11.2012  Test Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Tablet
Das Dünnste im Lande? Das IdeaTab S2110 ist eines der dünnsten und leichtesten Tablets in der 10,1-Zoll-Kategorie. Ausgerüstet mit einer Zweikern-Qualcomm-CPU, bietet unser Testgerät auch eine Docking Station mit Tastatur- und Touchpad-Unterstützung - und das zu einem Gesamtpreis von unter 500 US-Dollar (390 Euro). Kann sich das S2110 damit erfolgreich gegen die Android Tablets der Konkurrenz durchsetzen?

02.11.2012  Review Asus Zenbook Prime UX21A Ultrabook
Full HD peanut. The tiny Asus Zenbook Prime UX21A features an 11.6-inch display and a class-leading resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The other specs are noteworthy as well: Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, SSD, backlit keyboard, and a sturdy aluminum chassis.

28.10.2012  Review Acer Aspire V5-431 Notebook
Ultrabook flair. On a limited budget - but drawn to stylish and thin notebooks? Those not wanting to spend the money for an Ultrabook might be interested in Acer's new 14-inch Aspire V5. Price point: 400 Euros (~$520).

23.10.2012  Test Lenovo IdeaTab A2109A Tablet
Wenig Geld, viel Leistung. Lenovo überarbeitet die IdeaTab A-Serie und bietet nun sowohl 7-Zoll als auch 9-Zoll-Modelle an - jeweils mit Tegra-3-Prozessor und Gehäuse aus Aluminium. Kann sich das robuste 9-Zoll-Tablet für rund 279 Euro erfolgreich bei der preisbewussten Kundschaft durchsetzen?

18.10.2012  Review Fujitsu LifeBook S792 Notebook
And it keeps going and going... The 13.3-inch LifeBook S792 is targeted towards mobile professionals who need a light and mobile notebook - but don't want to sacrifice computing power and battery life. Find out in our review if the LifeBook S792 fits the bill.

17.10.2012  Test Lenovo ThinkPad T430s Notebook
Schlanker ohne Nachteile. Das Lenovo T430s wird als dünnere und leichtere Version des normal-grossen T430 angepriesen und ist der Nachfolger des T420s - jetzt aber mit AccuType-Tastatur. Ziel unseres ausführlichen Tests ist es herauszufinden, worauf der Hersteller bei der Entwicklung des schlankeren ThinkPad gegebenenfalls verzichten musste.