Laptop

72% Lenovo G50-30 Notebook Review Update

Fan-less. Yet another laptop wants to lure potential buyers with a low price and an outstanding performance, dubbed Lenovo G50-30. A Bay Trail Celeron paired with 2 GB of working memory is apt for office and Internet applications. Will the laptop surprise us in any of our tests?

Intel Celeron N2830, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 15.6", 2.1 kg

Sascha Mölck, 05 Nov 2014 06:26

72% HP 250 G3 Notebook Review

It's got the basics. The HP 250 G3 is a 15.6-inch notebook currently priced at just 270 Euros (~$339). Did HP really just slim down their device where there was beef to spare, or did their frugal measures cross the line?

Intel Celeron N2830, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 15.6", 2.1 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 03 Nov 2014 06:42

75% Acer Aspire E15 ES1-511-C50C Notebook Review Update

Twin. The advantages of the Aspire can be quickly summarized: It is available for not much money and offers very long battery runtimes. Can you go wrong with purchasing it?

Intel Celeron N2930, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 15.6", 2.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, 31 Oct 2014 04:00

88% MSI GT72 (GTX 980M) Notebook Review Update

Small update, big impact. MSI now installs the brand new premium models from Nvidia's Maxwell generation. Read here to what extent the GeForce GTX 980M can outperform its precursor, and what it looks like in terms of temperatures, power consumption, and system noise.

Intel Core i7-4710HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.3", 3.8 kg

Florian Glaser, 30 Oct 2014 04:47

73% Acer Extensa 2509-C052 Notebook Review

Survival pack. Acer's Extensa 2509 focuses on the basic application scenarios - for a competitive price of just 270 Euros (~$338). But how high can the standard be for a laptop of this price?

Intel Celeron N2930, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 15.6", 2.3 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 29 Oct 2014 05:23

73% MSI S12T-3MA441 Subnotebook Review

No endurance. The highlights of the small 11.6-inch laptop are the mSATA solid state drive and empty hard-drive slot. Our report reveals whether the subnotebook has more than that to offer.

AMD A4-5000, Radeon HD 8330, 11.6", 1.3 kg

Sascha Mölck, 29 Oct 2014 05:19

83% Lenovo Y70 Notebook Review

Touchscreen gamer. Lenovo launches the biggest IPS touchscreen Y Series model yet with the 17.3-inch Y70. Features remain largely unchanged from the Y50, including the GTX 860M GPU. For $1399, can this sleek black and red powerhouse hold its own against other 17-inch gaming notebooks?

Intel Core i7-4710HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M, 17.3", 3.5 kg

Allen Ngo, 26 Oct 2014 20:38

76% HP Stream 14-z050ng Notebook Review

Windows Chromebook. HP tries to compete with Google's Chromebooks with a slim 14-inch Windows notebook. An AMD APU works inside. The concept sounds good, but is it really convincing?

AMD A4 Micro-6400T, Radeon R3 (Mullins/Beema), 14", 1.6 kg

Sascha Mölck, 25 Oct 2014 08:51

F1 2014 Benchmarked

Technical stagnation. You snooze, you lose: This saying goes perfectly with the Formula 1 simulation from Codemasters. Even in 2014, users crazy for motor sports have to accept second-rate graphics. Learn here what this means for performance.

Florian Glaser, 24 Oct 2014 08:20

79% 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?

Intel Core i5-4200U, NVIDIA GeForce 840M, 15.6", 2.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, 24 Oct 2014 08:12

85% Asus Zenbook UX303LN-R4141H Subnotebook Review

Play it again. Handy, slim, rigid, and strong. The former UX31LN/A excelled in these properties. Does its successor inherit these assets, and can it perhaps even add a few plus points?

Intel Core i7-4510U, NVIDIA GeForce 840M, 13.3", 1.4 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 23 Oct 2014 09:30

The Evil Within Benchmarked

A PC version to make you shiver. When it comes to games, the PC is often neglected; The Evil Within is a prime example. The high performance demands are particularly effective at spoiling the fun. Our article reveals which GPUs shake in their boots when they encounter this survival-horror game.

Florian Glaser, 23 Oct 2014 09:10

85% Acer Aspire V15 Nitro (VN7-591G-77A9) Notebook Review

Black Nitro. Acer does not make any compromises in the configuration of its Aspire V15 Nitro. Buyers get a slim computer with very powerful hardware, an SSD, and IPS screen. The laptop is primarily aimed at gamers. However, the odd non-gamer might also take a liking to the computer.

Intel Core i7-4710HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M, 15.6", 2.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 22 Oct 2014 06:54

Alien: Isolation Benchmarked

On the hunt for horror. Creative Assembly, known mostly for their time-consuming epic strategy games (the Total War series), dares to take on one of the greatest film classics ever. Alien: Isolation is intended to transport the player into the atmosphere of the original movie. Your role? The hunted. Which GPU is fast enough to "outrun" Alien?

Florian Glaser, 21 Oct 2014 06:44

78% Dell Inspiron 13 7347 Convertible Review

Flexible premium consumer. The high-quality, 13.3-inch laptop with a 360-degree hinge and touchscreen provides a convertible feel for around 800 Euros (~$1023). It might be the right device for users who are looking for an alternative to Lenovo's Yoga 2 or simply expect a bit more from their laptop.

Intel Core i5-4210U, HD Graphics 4400, 13.3", 1.7 kg

Jonas Adams, 20 Oct 2014 06:27

Ryse: Son of Rome Benchmarked

Graphics vs. gameplay. While Ryse: Son of Rome turned out to be rather one-dimensional in terms of its gameplay, graphically the title is a real head-turner. Does your notebook also have to come from another planet to run this game? Our review reveals the answer.

Florian Glaser, 19 Oct 2014 06:23

79% Acer Aspire V3-371-55GS Subnotebook Review

Long-running subnotebook. Acer blends a long battery life with a matte HD screen, a Core i5 processor, and a fast solid state-drive in its Aspire V3-371-55GS. Has Acer created the perfect subnotebook?

Intel Core i5-4210U, HD Graphics 4400, 13.3", 1.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, 17 Oct 2014 08:39

74% Packard Bell EasyNote TF71BM-C8R1 Notebook Review

Affordable long-runner. The low price is not the most striking property of the EasyNote TF71BM. It primarily attracts attention with its long battery life.

Intel Celeron N2830, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 15.6", 2.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, 16 Oct 2014 06:47

85% Clevo P651SE (Schenker XMG P505) Barebones Notebook Review

Full speed ahead. After the top GPUs from the last Nvidia generation were still based on the Kepler architecture, both the GeForce GTX 980M and GTX 970 finally use the Maxwell architecture. We check the performance with the Clevo P651SE Barebone.

Intel Core i7-4870HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M, 15.6", 2.6 kg

Florian Glaser, 15 Oct 2014 07:59

81% 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?

AMD A10 Pro-7350B, Radeon R6 (Kaveri), 12.5", 1.6 kg

Till Schönborn, 14 Oct 2014 07:24

70% Asus X551MAV-SX391B Notebook Review Update

Quiet and cool. Asus wants around 300 Euros (~$380) for its 15.6-inch X551MAV-SX391B laptop. Although the installed Bay Trail Celeron does not offer much computing power, the laptop operates quietly. A Windows operating system is included despite the low price.

Intel Celeron N2830, HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 15.6", 2.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 13 Oct 2014 06:25

74% Toshiba Satellite L70-B-130 Notebook Review

Hot Gamer? Toshiba self-confidently advertises its new multimedia laptop, Satellite L70-B-130 with AMD's R9 M265X as "Enthusiast Graphics". Our review reveals whether the 17-inch laptop justifies this high claim, why "hot" should be taken literally, and for whom the laptop might be worth looking at.

Intel Core i7-4710HQ, AMD Radeon R9 M265X, 17.3", 2.9 kg

Christoph Herberholz, 12 Oct 2014 19:48

81% HP Envy 15-k010ng Notebook Review

Multimedia with quirks. HP's multimedia newcomer is positioned between mid-range and premium range in terms of configuration and price. Its balanced combination of power and ergonomics is appealing. Will the now matte screen also make a better impression than the former models from 2013? We will clarify this and many other questions in this review.

Intel Core i7-4510U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M, 15.6", 2.3 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 09 Oct 2014 15:33

74% HP Pavilion 13-a000ng x360 Convertible Review

HP turn around! HP now follows the example set by Lenovo since 2012 with its Yoga. Owing to cleverly designed hinges, the new Pavilion can be used in four different modes. However, we soon discovered that unfortunately the transition is not always smooth.

Intel Core i3-4030U, HD Graphics 4400, 13.3", 1.8 kg

Melvin Pudellek, 08 Oct 2014 08:38

Nvidia: Launch of the GeForce GTX 980M and GTX 970M

Nvidia launches the GeForce GTX 980M and GTX 970M

With the GeForce GTX 980M and GTX 970M, Nvidia introduces two high-end graphics cards based on the GM204 chip from the Maxwell generation. Thanks to the high efficiency gain of the new GPUs, raw performance is now closer to a dedicated desktop graphics card than ever before. Furthermore, this is the first time that the current DirectX 11.2 standard is completely supported. Expect our full review of the high-end GPUs in the coming days.

Till Schönborn, 07 Oct 2014 15:00

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Benchmarked

GPU glutton. In Shadow of Mordor, Sauron does not aim for the ring but primarily goes for video memory. We tried to determine the hardware requirements. Do you really need a lightning fast high-end system?

Florian Glaser, 07 Oct 2014 11:02

77% Toshiba Satellite Click 2 Pro P30W-B-104 Convertible Review

Press me! The tablet of Toshiba's Click 2 Pro P30W-B-104 convertible can be completely detached from the keyboard dock. The unusual mechanism needs a bit of getting used to. Read in our report why the stylish ultrabook will nevertheless look good on many desks.

Intel Core i5-4210U, HD Graphics 4400, 13.3", 2 kg

Florian Wimmer, 07 Oct 2014 07:00

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.

Florian Glaser, 07 Oct 2014 05:47

87% Asus Transformer Book Flip TP300LD-C4031H Convertible Review

Multimode MultimediaThe ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP300L we're testing here, the 13.3-inch version, has high-end Ultrabook-style specifications in a stylish convertible design. With Core i7, 8GB RAM Full HD touch and a discreet Nvidia GPU, this could be a 2-in-1 worth seeking-out.

Intel Core i7-4510U, NVIDIA GeForce 820M, 13.3", 1.8 kg

Steve Chippy Paine, 07 Oct 2014 03:42

71% Lenovo IdeaPad Z50-75 Notebook Review Update

Kaveri @ low cost. The IdeaPad Z50-75 is available for a low 400 Euros (~$501) without a Windows operating system. The buyer gets a quad-core processor, dual-graphics solution from AMD, and a 1 TB hard drive. An irresistible bargain?

AMD A8-7100, Radeon R6 M255DX, 15.6", 2.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, 06 Oct 2014 06:24

76% Toshiba Satellite S70-B-106 Notebook Review Update

The successor. The new version of the Satellite S70 doesn't rely on a GeForce GT 740M chip anymore, but on a Radeon R9 M265X graphics core which enhances gaming performance significantly. The notebook still has a Core-i7 processor, a Full HD display and a Blu-ray burner. Does Toshiba offer a successful all-rounder?

Intel Core i7-4700HQ, AMD Radeon R9 M265X, 17.3", 2.8 kg

Sascha Mölck, 01 Oct 2014 08:17

71% Lenovo B50-45 Notebook Review Update

Below average. Lenovo decided to use the new Beema APU from AMD in its B50-45. Only 390 Euros (~$494) is due for the simple office notebook with a size of 15.6-inches. However, the computer definitely reflects its low price tag.

AMD A6-6310, Radeon R4 (Beema), 15.6", 2.3 kg

Sascha Mölck, 27 Sep 2014 04:13

72% Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-B-112 Notebook Review

Under-dressed. There are plenty of low-priced office laptops. Toshiba now refreshes its bleak mass of Satellite Pro models with a new and thinner casing. Is taking a look worthwhile or is just old wine in new skins?

Intel Core i5-4210U, HD Graphics 4400, 15.6", 2.3 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 25 Sep 2014 07:02

86% Acer Aspire V17 Nitro (VN7-791G-759Q) Notebook Review

Controlled explosion. With convincing components and slim cases, the notebooks from Acer's new Aspire V Nitro-series are real all-rounders for discerning customers. Our Black Edition with the GeForce GTX 860M is targeted at gamers. Our review shows whether the performance, temperatures and maintainability can meet the expectations.

Intel Core i7-4710HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M, 17.3", 3 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 23 Sep 2014 05:36

83% HP EliteBook 755 G2 (J0X38AW) Notebook Review

Promoted to business class. A premium-range laptop for corporate customers that relies on a processor from AMD - we haven't seen that for quite a while now. HP sees its new EliteBook product line as an affordable alternative for the seemingly omnipotent Intel competition without affecting the quality standard. Will this experiment be successful?

AMD A10 Pro-7350B, Radeon R6 (Kaveri), 15.6", 2 kg

Till Schönborn, 23 Sep 2014 05:30

74% HP 15-g005ng Notebook Review

Quiet operator. HP's 15-g005ng is powered by AMD's new Beema APU. The Beema APUs should shrink Intel's market share in the budget sector. Is the APU's power sufficient for this scheme?

AMD A8-6410, Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L), 15.6", 2.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 18 Sep 2014 05:03

82% HP EliteBook 745 G2 Notebook Review

Kaveri for business. A price of approximately 900 Euros (~$1166) should make HP's newest 14-inch business laptop appealing. The company ships a slim, elegant casing fused with multiple business features and good input devices for this price. The laptop is powered by a new Kaveri APU from AMD. Unfortunately, the screen is again one of the biggest shortcomings, like in many other laptops.

AMD A10 Pro-7350B, Radeon R6 (Kaveri), 14", 1.9 kg

Sascha Mölck, 17 Sep 2014 06:51

87% MSI GT72 Notebook Review

Muscleman. Cooler Boost, Super RAID, Matrix Display: MSI uses many fancy words for the GT72. We took the brand-new gaming notebook to check the marketing slogans. Can the high-end machine compete with the rivals from Asus, Alienware and Clevo?

Intel Core i7-4710HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M, 17.3", 3.8 kg

Florian Glaser, 16 Sep 2014 04:31

77% Toshiba Satellite Pro C70-B-111 Notebook Review

Multimedia endurance machine. Technically Toshiba has done a great job with this laptop and its runtime endurance places it in the top rankings in the category comparison. Our in-depth report reveals whether the casing, input devices, screen, and general performance can match that.

Intel Core i5-4200U, AMD Radeon R7 M260, 17.3", 2.7 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 12 Sep 2014 07:57