https://www.notebookcheck.net/ The 20 latest notebook reviews from NotebookCheck.net EN https://www.notebookcheck.com/fileadmin/templates/images/logo_nbc_bw_s.png https://www.notebookcheck.net/ Notebookcheck http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:15:15 +0100 https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-best-video-smartphones-in-the-test-All-against-the-iPhone.455198.0.html Action! | We test the best smartphones for videography and let them compete against each other in a direct comparison. The iPhone 11 Pro is considered to be the top device in this discipline, but the competition in the form of the Galaxy Note 10+, Mate 30 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 can also convince. Find out which is the top smartphone in the review. ]]> reviews Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:34:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Daniel Schmidt https://www.notebookcheck.net/The-best-video-smartphones-in-the-test-All-against-the-iPhone.455198.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S10-Lite-Review-Smartphone-with-a-strong-battery.454875.0.html Not all lite. | The Galaxy S10 will likely be the last member of the S10 family and although due to a few features being omitted its starting MSRP is the lowest, the Samsung smartphone is still an appealing offer thanks to an updated camera setup, a large battery, and a powerful Snapdragon chip. ]]> reviews Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:08:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Daniel Schmidt https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S10-Lite-Review-Smartphone-with-a-strong-battery.454875.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Full-HD-gaming-with-the-AMD-Radeon-RX-5600-XT.454692.0.html Less VRAM in the middle class! | AMD now fully relies on the Navi architecture and sends out the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, a mid-range GPU that is designed for Full HD gaming. Find out how well the Sapphire model performs in this review. ]]> reviews Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:40:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Sebastian Bade https://www.notebookcheck.net/Full-HD-gaming-with-the-AMD-Radeon-RX-5600-XT.454692.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Fairphone-3-Smartphone-in-Review-All-Around-Improvement.454635.0.html Hooray for repairability. | The makers of the Fairphone can certainly claim to make the most sustainable smartphone currently available. While some devices will not even let you swap out the battery anymore the Fairphone comes with various modules in order to reduce waste. Let's find out how the concept evolved with this latest iteration, the Fairphone 3, in our review. ]]> reviews Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:00:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Mike Wobker https://www.notebookcheck.net/Fairphone-3-Smartphone-in-Review-All-Around-Improvement.454635.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Alienware-m17-R2-Laptop-Review-Making-Core-i9-Worthwhile.454427.0.html All about performance. | The redesigned Alienware m17 R2 crams both a Core i9-9980HK CPU and GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU in the thinnest chassis yet for the venerable series. We had anticipated lukewarm performance to keep thermals in check, but the system surprised us with its faster-than-average speeds even for a high-end gaming laptop. ]]> reviews Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:56:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Allen Ngo https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Alienware-m17-R2-Laptop-Review-Making-Core-i9-Worthwhile.454427.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Corsair-M65-RGB-Elite-tunable-gaming-mouse-Elite-features-at-a-competitive-price.454520.0.html An elite tunable rodent. | The Corsair M65 RGB Elite tunable gaming mouse is designed for gamers who want a far greater degree of control over their mouse movements that are not usually found in conventional desktop mice. The M65 RGB Elite uses Corsair's high-end PMW3391 optical sensor and offers features such as tunable weights and nearly unlimited programming options via iCUE. With so many useful features, does the M65 live up to its Elite tag in terms of actual performance? Let's find out. ]]> reviews Tue, 25 Feb 2020 06:09:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Vaidyanathan Subramaniam https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Corsair-M65-RGB-Elite-tunable-gaming-mouse-Elite-features-at-a-competitive-price.454520.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Schenker-XMG-Pro-17-Clevo-PB71RD-G-Laptop-Review-Temperature-vs-Noise.454538.0.html Understated gamer. | While numerous high-end laptops attempt to appeal to customers with extravagant designs, the XMG Pro 17 from Schenker Technologies appears very laid back visually. However, a lot of performance potential hides under the hood. In this review, we take a closer look at the 17-inch model. ]]> reviews Mon, 24 Feb 2020 12:03:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Florian Glaser https://www.notebookcheck.net/Schenker-XMG-Pro-17-Clevo-PB71RD-G-Laptop-Review-Temperature-vs-Noise.454538.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sayonara-Alcantara-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-3-13-5-inch-Core-i5-Review.454000.0.html Metal is in. | The new aluminum metal chassis feels classier, stronger, smoother, and longer-lasting than the Alcantara versions that Microsoft have been shoving down our throats since the original Surface Laptop. If Microsoft could throw in some additional ports, then they might actually have a winner here. ]]> reviews Mon, 24 Feb 2020 07:56:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Allen Ngo https://www.notebookcheck.net/Sayonara-Alcantara-Microsoft-Surface-Laptop-3-13-5-inch-Core-i5-Review.454000.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-7-Review-An-i7-Upgrade-with-Extra-GPU-Performance.454342.0.html Graphics boost. | The Surface Pro 7 features the best of what Microsoft has to offer. However, the Core i7 CPU might not be worth its price premium under all circumstances. In this particular case more CPU power also means more GPU power. ]]> reviews Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:42:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Nino Ricchizzi https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-Surface-Pro-7-Review-An-i7-Upgrade-with-Extra-GPU-Performance.454342.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Corsair-K70-MK-2-Rapidfire-RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-A-US-170-gamer-s-delight.454015.0.html Every black key has an RGB lining. | The Corsair K70 MK.2 Rapidfire RGB uses Cherry MX Speed (Silver) switches to allow fast responses and low reaction times for competitive gameplay. The K70 MK.2 Rapidfire ticks all the required boxes for an easy recommend, but at US$170 it is not cheap and does require some time to get used to. In this review, we take a look at what features make the Corsair K70 MK.2 Rapidfire RGB stand out from the competition and see if it merits a consideration as your next gaming keyboard. ]]> reviews Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:28:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Vaidyanathan Subramaniam https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Corsair-K70-MK-2-Rapidfire-RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-A-US-170-gamer-s-delight.454015.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Schenker-XMG-Pro-15-Clevo-PB51RF-G-Laptop-Review-Fun-and-games.454260.0.html The wolf in sheep's clothing. | The XMG Pro 15 might not look particularly exciting at first glance, but it offers a lot of power. Schenker Technologies has combined a six-core processor with a GeForce RTX 2070 that ensures very smooth refresh rates even when playing modern games. Find out about the 15-inch laptop's other strengths and weaknesses in our detailed review. ]]> reviews Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:44:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Florian Glaser https://www.notebookcheck.net/Schenker-XMG-Pro-15-Clevo-PB51RF-G-Laptop-Review-Fun-and-games.454260.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-Prestige-14-A10SC-009-laptop-review-Comet-Lake-for-content-creators.454091.0.html Large keyboard. | The MSI Prestige 14 is a small powerhouse with a design and equipment that are convincing. We also like the keyboard with its normal-sized arrow keys very much. Our detailed review clarifies how the 14-inch laptop performs for creatives. ]]> reviews Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:16:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Mike Wobker https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-Prestige-14-A10SC-009-laptop-review-Comet-Lake-for-content-creators.454091.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-ConceptD-5-CN515-51-laptop-review-Kaby-Lake-G-lightweight-struggles-with-cost-cutting.454123.0.html White featherweight. | Acer leaves known paths with its ConceptD 5 CN515-51 to differentiate itself from the competition, with especially lightweight materials, Kaby Lake G with an integrated AMD GPU and a 4K UHD screen that covers a wider color gamut. At the same time, the Acer ConceptD CN515-51 is also cheaper than other multimedia laptops with a 15.6 inch screen. Unfortunately, the necessary cost cuts are showing up quite fast in this comprehensive review. ]]> reviews Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:51:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Benjamin Herzig https://www.notebookcheck.net/Acer-ConceptD-5-CN515-51-laptop-review-Kaby-Lake-G-lightweight-struggles-with-cost-cutting.454123.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-K30-5G-Smartphone-Review-A-5G-smartphone-with-a-120-Hz-screen-at-a-bargain-price.454121.0.html Buttery smooth. | The Redmi K30, sold as the POCO X2 in India, relies on high-end features like 5G connectivity, a 120 Hz panel and the new Sony IMX686 image sensor. It starts at around 250 Euros (~$270) though, undercutting even a significant portion of most current mid-range smartphones. There are downsides though, as our review will discuss. ]]> reviews Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:14:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Marcus Herbrich https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-Redmi-K30-5G-Smartphone-Review-A-5G-smartphone-with-a-120-Hz-screen-at-a-bargain-price.454121.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Fully-Loaded-Acer-Swift-3-SF313-with-Ice-Lake-Processor-in-Review.454113.0.html Acer Swift 3 meets Ice Lake! | Thanks to Ice Lake the new Swift 3 offers more CPU performance than before, and 3D has also improved with the new SoC. The subnotebook is jammed into a modern case equipped with a bright 3:2 display, and it is served with a great stamina. Find out in our review whether there are any weaknesses to report as well. ]]> reviews Wed, 19 Feb 2020 03:35:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Sebastian Bade https://www.notebookcheck.net/Fully-Loaded-Acer-Swift-3-SF313-with-Ice-Lake-Processor-in-Review.454113.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Extreme-2019-Laptop-Review-The-second-generation-of-Lenovo-s-premier-multimedia-laptop-has-gotten-worse.453860.0.html Everything the same? | New CPUs, a faster GPU and a greater choice of displays, that is the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 in a nutshell. Lenovo has only slightly modified the second-generation model, with the chassis remaining unchanged for this year's model. We have put the device through its paces, specifically the one with a matte 4K panel, which has a massive impact on battery life. ]]> reviews Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:09:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Andreas Osthoff https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Extreme-2019-Laptop-Review-The-second-generation-of-Lenovo-s-premier-multimedia-laptop-has-gotten-worse.453860.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A71-Smartphone-Review-An-XXL-display-and-quad-cameras.454023.0.html A big presence. | A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, an octa-core Snapdragon 730 SoC and quad rear-facing cameras with a 64 MP main shooter all make the Galaxy A71 sound good on paper. Samsung's new mid-range smartphone packs plenty of other features into its large case too, but our tests will show whether it is enough to trouble the established order. ]]> reviews Mon, 17 Feb 2020 22:17:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Manuel Masiero https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A71-Smartphone-Review-An-XXL-display-and-quad-cameras.454023.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Ideapad-Slim-1-14AST-05-Review-Chromebook-Competitor-Brings-MS-Office-365.454088.0.html Slow. | Lenovo's 14-inch notebook is supposed to make life difficult for Chromebooks. The device scores with a successful keyboard and a one-year MS Office 365 personal license. Computing power and memory capacity are not convincing. Just under 280 EUR are due for the Ideapad. ]]> reviews Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:08:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Sascha Mölck https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Ideapad-Slim-1-14AST-05-Review-Chromebook-Competitor-Brings-MS-Office-365.454088.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Cubot-KingKong-Mini-Smartphone-Review-Handy-Mobile-Phone-from-China.454083.0.html It's the little thing that counts. | We hadn't tested a smartphone as handy as the Cubot KingKong Mini for a long time. In addition, it is still powerful and offers decent equipment. So is the Cubot mobile phone a real power dwarf? ]]> reviews Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:35:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Florian Schmitt https://www.notebookcheck.net/Cubot-KingKong-Mini-Smartphone-Review-Handy-Mobile-Phone-from-China.454083.0.html https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-Band-4-and-Band-4e-Review-Using-them-together-also-makes-sense.453892.0.html Training partner. | While the Huawei Band 4 is the focus of our test, we are also taking a look at the Band 4e in parallel. While the smaller fitness tracker offers significantly less capabilities, it has one cool, extraordinary feature. ]]> reviews Sat, 15 Feb 2020 10:42:00 +0100 Notebookcheck, Inge Schwabe https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-Band-4-and-Band-4e-Review-Using-them-together-also-makes-sense.453892.0.html