Reviews

88% Schenker Vision 14 laptop in review: Now also available with the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti

The Intel H35 quad-core CPU slows down the Vision 14... Schenker's Vision 14 is now also available with stronger 35-watt processors that are delivered with a liquid metal thermal compound by default. For more GPU performance, you can also get the optional GeForce RTX 3050 Ti with a 50-watt TGP. But does this actually work decently in the compact case?
Intel Core i7-11370H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.1 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:21:00 +0100

82% Acer Aspire 7 A715-42G multimedia laptop review: All-rounder in disguise with gaming potential

Acers expandable all-rounder. Not only does the 15.6 inch-display provide enough power for office and internet purposes, it also strives for crisp frame rates. The multimedia laptop smoothly transfers many modern games to the screen.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Marc Herter, Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:52:00 +0100

85% Review of the LG Gram 15Z90P: 1.1-kg (~2.4-lb) 15-inch laptop

80-Wh wonder. After seeing the 14-, 16- and 17-inch LG Grams, we were almost surprised to see the 15-inch model. The weight is the main feature here as well: 1.1 kg (~2.4 lb). The lightest 15-inch competitors weigh anywhere from 1.3 kg (~2.87 lbs) to 1.5 kg (~3.31 lbs). Read our review to learn if the LG Gram 15 can actually last the claimed 14 hours on a single battery charge.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.1 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:47:00 +0100

85% Dell Latitude 14 5420 review: A laptop so close to claiming the business crown

Core i5 to the max. We are testing Dell's mainstream business laptop. Although the 14-inch device appears to include everything you can hope for, the clickpad is huge downgrade. In this review we will explore many aspects in detail, such as the impressive processor performance and the less impressive iGPU performance.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:20:00 +0100

Minisforum EliteMini HX90 in Review: Compact high-performance mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX

Compact gaming PC? Minisforum's portfolio includes the EliteMini HX90, a fast mini desktop PC based on the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX. This compact computing powerhouse is advertised with a good gaming performance. We took a closer look at the bottom line and explain the pros and cons in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 5000) |

Sebastian Bade, Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:57:00 +0100

Logitech POP Combo Wireless review - Fancy mouse with an emoji keyboard

Colorful and compact. With the POP Keys wireless keyboard and the POP mouse, Logitech offers a combo that is especially directed at enthusiasts of mechanical keyboards and a variety of colors. Both the modern Bolt standard as well as switching between connected devices is supported.

Daniel Schmidt, Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:41:00 +0100

88% MSI GE76 Raider Laptop Review: With Alder Lake and RTX 3080 Ti to gaming heaven

360 Hz-grade performance. What happens if you combine the fastest notebook CPU with the most powerful notebook GPU you can get right now? MSI's answer to this question is the new GE76 Raider. We tested the performance of the 17-inch gaming system.
Intel Core i9-12900HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kg

Florian Glaser, Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0100

Morefine S500+ in review: AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD in Mini PC

Very compact and powerful PC! The Chinese manufacturer Morefine offers its latest premium product under the S500+ name; the top configuration is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX. We took a closer look at the compact computer and will provide you with a detailed analysis in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 5000) | | 697 g

Sebastian Bade, Mon, 24 Jan 2022 01:02:00 +0100

God of War in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Clean porting. Almost four years after the Playstation 4 version, Sony Interactive brings the grandiose God of War to the PC. Find out whether the graphics are still up to date in our technology check, which also includes numerous benchmarks.

Florian Glaser, Sat, 22 Jan 2022 10:22:00 +0100

80% The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 alternative: Alldocube iPlay 40H 10.4 tablet review

2000 x 1200 10.4-inch IPS touchscreen. A no-frills $189 USD Android tablet that focuses on reliability and general performance over flashy features and displays. There are a couple of extra things that would have made it even better, but the iPlay 40H still works well as an inexpensive family tablet.
UNISOC T618 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 10.40" | 445 g

Allen Ngo, Sat, 22 Jan 2022 05:24:00 +0100

80% Dell Inspiron 15 3000 3511 laptop review: Making cheaper better

Super quiet. Is $550 enough for a decent laptop these days? The new Inspiron 15 3511 comes with the 11th gen Core i5 CPU to make it nearly as fast as most pricier Ultrabooks, but you'll have to live with a handful of cut corners including the lack of even a USB-C port.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Allen Ngo, Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:28:00 +0100

75% realme C25Y Smartphone Review - Inexpensive fast charging phone with temperature problem

Powerful processor, powerless cooling. The realme C25Y is still rather unknown as a low-cost smartphone, but it attracts attention with fast charging technology and a lot of computing power. However, we experience an unpleasant surprise during the temperature measurement after long load in the test.
UNISOC T610 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.50" | 200 g

Florian Schmitt, Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:20:00 +0100

79% Motorola Moto G31 smartphone review: OLED display at the expense of some features

It comes in a more manageable size, but is it also better? The Moto G31 has become lighter and a bit more compact, and it sports a Full HD display now. However, compared to the predecessor, there are also some compromises to be made. In our review, we will find out whether the smartphone is still a good deal for 200 Euros (~$226).
Mediatek Helio G85 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.40" | 181 g

Florian Schmitt, Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:59:00 +0100

81% Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G Review - The update to the extremely well-priced smartphone

Rebranded. The Poco M4 Pro 5G is the European version of the Redmi Note 11 5G. The 230-Euro (~$260) Xiaomi smartphone comes with a 90-Hz IPS screen, 50-MP camera, a lot of internal storage and a new SoC. Read our review to learn what else the well-priced device has to offer.
MediaTek Dimensity 810 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.60" | 195 g

Daniel Schmidt, Thu, 20 Jan 2022 19:06:00 +0100

85% Schenker XMG Pro 15 (Clevo PC50HS-D) review: Thin and light 4K gaming laptop

OLED gaming. The Core i7-11800H CPU and GeForce RTX 3080 mobile GPU complement the bright, high-contrast 4K OLED screen well and are able to run all current titles smoothly. The GPU comes with 16 GB of video memory. Another plus: The laptop integrates a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg

Sascha Mölck, Thu, 20 Jan 2022 03:14:00 +0100

85% Schenker XMG Pro 17 with RTX 3080 (Clevo PC70HS) review: A throttled ultra-slim gaming laptop and workstation in one

More a workstation than a gaming laptop. Like its 15-inch sibling model, the new XMG Pro 17 also comes in an ultra-slim case, while still bringing an RTX 3080. To avoid potential problems with the cooling system, Schenker throttles this. We find out in this test, whether this concept succeeds and why the slim high-performance laptop is more of a workstation than a gaming device.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.4 kg

Christian Hintze, Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:54:00 +0100

80% Infinix INBook X2 laptop review: The thinner and lighter INBook X1 Pro

New look, old processor. The InBook X2 is 20 percent lighter and 13 percent smaller than last year's InBook X1 Pro and with additional QoL updates such as a keyboard backlight and brighter display. There are some downgrades nonetheless that users ought to be aware of.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Allen Ngo, Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:13:00 +0100

VoxeLab Aquila S2 3D printer review - 150 mm/s thanks to full metal hot end and direct drive extruder.

The Voxlab Aquila S2 is able to print at high-speeds. A direct drive extruder with a fine stainless-steel drive wheel and an all-metal hotend, allow high printing speeds at temperatures up to 300 °C (572 °F).

Marc Herter, Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:54:00 +0100

Movo UM300 USB microphone hands-on: A mini microphone with a clear voice

The Movo UM300 is a tiny USB microphone with enough features to cover most people's microphone needs. The UM300's small body fits easily onto a desk, and its small price tag should fit easily into anyone's budget.

Sam Medley, Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0100

CES 2022 | Review Shure AONIC 40 headphones: studio quality for the road

During CES 2022, Shure debuted their new over-ear headphones AONIC 40. The slim and foldable headphones are designed to deliver studio-quality sound on the go. With more than 25 hours of battery life, ANC, and both wireless and wired connection options, the headphones are the ideal travel companion for music lovers.

Marc Herter, Fri, 14 Jan 2022 02:23:00 +0100

79% Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook review: OLED is now super affordable

Better display than most subnotebooks. Most inexpensive Chromebooks come with average or subpar displays in order to keep costs low. The IdeaPad Duet 5 manages to include an AMOLED panel for superior colors and black levels while maintaining a competitive price.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 13.30" | 715 g

Allen Ngo, Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:13:00 +0100

85% HP Pavilion 14 Laptop review: A well-thought-out device, an attractive exterior

Well controlled and silent. The Pavilion 14's IPS display, Bang & Olufsen loudspeaker system and its largely silent operation make this device a great entertainer. The notebook is equipped with an Intel i5 CPU and 16 GB of RAM, ensuring plenty of processing power.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Mario Petzold, Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:34:00 +0100

Huawei Watch GT 3 Smartwatch in Review: Classy looks and impressive battery

Endurance athlete. With the Huawei Watch GT 3, the Chinese manufacturer presents an interesting smartwatch with a stylish design. It was convincing in our tests, especially with its battery run times. However, the Watch GT 3 also revealed a few weaknesses and limitations.
1.43" | 42.6 g

Marcus Schwarten, Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:33:00 +0100

81% Acer TravelMate Spin B3 review: Robust 2-in-1 laptop with pen input

Versatile. Acer's 2-in-1 device offers silent operation, a good battery life, and an NVMe SSD. The touchscreen can be operated either with your fingers or with the included input pen. Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system, and it can be updated to Windows 11. The price is about 330 € (~$375).
Intel Pentium Silver N5030 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | 11.60" | 1.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:13:00 +0100

OnePlus Buds Z2 TWS review - Do the affordable ANC headphones make you forget the OnePlus Buds Pro?

The OnePlus Buds Z2 are relatively inexpensive True Wireless in-ears with active noise cancellation with an MSRP of less than 100 Euros (~$114). Read whether the wireless Bluetooth headphones are worth the money and justify a purchase in the review of the latest OnePlus TWS.

Marcus Herbrich, Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:30:00 +0100

77% Vivo Y21s smartphone review - Slim and light with fast charging

Full fix. Despite the low price, the Vivo Y21s does not have to do without fast charging and a high-resolution camera. That sounds good, but can the phone also convince in our in-depth test?
Mediatek Helio G80 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.51" | 182 g

Florian Schmitt, Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:45:00 +0100

AMD Ryzen 7 5700G in review: 8-core desktop APU based on Zen3 with Vega graphics unit

"Cezanne" for the desktop! With the APUs of the 2000 and 3000 series aka "Raven Ridge" and "Picasso", AMD has repeatedly developed inexpensive processors with a fast graphics unit in the last few years. Based on Zen 3, "Cezanne" series now follows and raises the bar a bit again with the Ryzen 5 5600G and Ryzen 7 5700G.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 5000) | 32.00"

Sebastian Bade, Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:26:00 +0100

88% Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G3 AMD laptop in review: Subnotebook with fast Ryzen CPU

Ryzen 7 and 16:10. Lenovo equips the compact ThinkBook 13s G3, now in its third generation, with AMD's mobile Ryzen processors (Zen 3), which offer a lot of performance. Together with the 16:10 display, you get an exciting package for around 1,000 Euros.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 5000) | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:21:00 +0100

84% Getac B360 rugged laptop review: Bright 1400-nit touchscreen

Stability and features over performance. The B360 is one of the few 13.3-inch rugged laptops in the market, but it doesn't skimp on accessible features or display quality. However, its use of an older Comet Lake-U processor means owners will be missing out on the more advanced features of Intel Tiger Lake.
Intel Core i7-10710U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 2.4 kg

Allen Ngo, Mon, 10 Jan 2022 20:47:00 +0100

86% Honor MagicBook View 14 review: 14-inch laptop for touch fans

Mobile all-rounder. Due to its small dimensions and low weight, the MagicBook View 14 is ideal for mobile use. Despite its compact size, the 14-incher also features a powerful processor. A high-resolution touch display handles image reproduction.
Intel Core i7-11390H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.20" | 1.5 kg

Florian Glaser, Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:02:00 +0100

83% MSI Alpha 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Ryzen 7 5800H and Radeon RX 6600M augur well for mainstream 1080p gaming

YayyMD Advantage! The MSI Alpha 15 is one among the handful of AMD Advantage gaming laptops available. Powered by the Ryzen 7 5800H and Radeon RX 6600M, the Alpha 15 comes with the promise of achieving 100 fps at 1080p High in modern games. We find this to be largely true, giving laptops with the Core i7-11800H and the RTX 3060 a run for their money. However, there are areas where MSI had to compromise in order to strike a balance between price and performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Radeon RX 6600M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Sat, 08 Jan 2022 14:24:00 +0100

83% Running an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X on a laptop: Eurocom Nightsky ARX15 review

12 cores, 24 threads, 1 laptop. Eurocom has stuffed one of the fastest AMD Zen 3 desktop CPUs in a 15.6-inch laptop form factor and it actually works. But just because you can, does it really mean you should?
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Allen Ngo, Thu, 06 Jan 2022 22:24:00 +0100

84% Gigabyte A5 X1 in review: Powerful gaming laptop

Well-rounded performance. The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU bring all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte Full HD screen (240 Hz). The latter scores points with good color reproduction. The laptop offers space for up to three storage drives.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:32:00 +0100

84% Samsung Galaxy M52 5G review - A powerful 120-Hz smartphone that is destined to fail?

More than 1000 Nits in the affordable mid-range. With its light build, 120-Hz OLED display, and 5000-mAh battery, the Galaxy M52 5G should be interesting not only for Galaxy fans, particularly since the Samsung smartphone also supports microSD cards and uses a powerful chipset with the Snapdragon 778G. But there is still a major drawback...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 6.70" | 173 g

Marcus Herbrich, Sun, 02 Jan 2022 21:30:00 +0100

Vamvo L6200 projector hands-on: Value projector with some setbacks

The Vamvo L6200 is a solid low-cost projector with basic features. However, it fails to stand out amongst other budget-tier projectors.

Sam Medley, Sun, 02 Jan 2022 15:00:00 +0100

85% Huawei nova 9 smartphone review: Without 5G but with some special camera features

Greetings from Honor. With the nova 9, Huawei again tries to impress with some cleverly designed technology and particularly the camera software. At the same time, it lacks Google Services as well as support for the 5G mobile communication standard. Our review finds out what the Android smartphone can do.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 6.57" | 175 g

Mike Wobker, Thu, 30 Dec 2021 22:56:00 +0100

Jabra Elite 4 Active review - Waterproof in-ear headphones with high-resolution audio

Making a splash. The Elite 4 Active is another offering in Jabra's in-ear headphone series designed for an active lifestyle. The headset comes well-equipped with features like active noise cancellation, an IP certification, and aptX support.

Daniel Schmidt, Thu, 30 Dec 2021 19:52:00 +0100

84% Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Pro Laptop Review: Handicapped Core i7-11370H limits an otherwise good device

All that is aluminum isn't fast. The Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Pro seeks to be a worthy mid-ranger with a premium all-aluminum chassis, a good 2.5K 16:10 display, and a decent spec sheet. While the Mi NoteBook Pro definitely gets the job done for the most part, a thorough investigation reveals that Xiaomi is not able to extract the maximum possible performance from the Core i7-11370H for the ₹73,999 (US$993) asking price.
Intel Core i7-11370H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:17:00 +0100

Sennheiser CX True Wireless review - Great-sounding in-ear headphones

Impressive audio. The Sennheiser CX True Wireless feature great sound quality and wearing comfort, promise a long battery life, and carry an IPX4 rating to boot. Is that enough to earn a recommendation?

Daniel Schmidt, Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:09:00 +0100

85% Honor 50 smartphone in review: Goes with Google without Huawei

5G is in the mix too. Huawei's subsidiary Honor was also affected by the restrictions against the company. Now that it operates independently on the market, the Honor 50 can be shipped with Google services and 5G. Our review shows what the Android smartphone has to offer beyond that.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 6.57" | 175 g

Mike Wobker, Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:28:00 +0100

75% Samsung Galaxy A12 Exynos review: Does the new SoC make it a better smartphone?

New edition for the battery champion. The Galaxy A12 Nacho reveals good features in our review, but also some weaknesses. As with the Galaxy A12, the pricing of the Samsung phone is very attractive. Read our review to find out whether the entry-level smartphone is worth buying.
Samsung Exynos 850 | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | 6.50" | 205 g

Marcus Herbrich, Sat, 25 Dec 2021 21:16:00 +0100

78% Acer Aspire 1 A114-61 Review: ARM laptop with great battery life

Well-priced and long-lasting. The Aspire 1 comes with an IPS screen, an Office 365 Personal one-year subscription and great battery life. The notebook is based on an ARM chip, which is passively cooled. Read our review to learn what you will get for 273 Euros (~$309).
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, Sat, 25 Dec 2021 15:21:00 +0100

Our top Intel NUC 11 alternative: Beelink GTI 11 mini PC review

Modern 11th gen Core i5 performance. Beelink is finally ditching those Celeron and older generation CPUs for the latest 11th gen Tiger Lake options on its newest mini PC. The end result is a system that can stand toe-to-toe with the latest Intel NUCs while costing several hundred dollars less.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | | 638 g

Allen Ngo, Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:10:00 +0100

Uperfect X Pro LapDock in review - Mobile 4K touch display with included battery

Touch display for the road! Uperfect has introduced the X Pro LapDock, a portable 4K touch screen that can also be used autonomously due to the built-in battery. We take a closer look at whether the screen delivers what Uperfect promises.

Sebastian Bade, Fri, 24 Dec 2021 17:04:00 +0100

88% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G4 Review: The best Multimedia Laptop thanks to Core i9 and RTX 3080?

GPU issues affect the user experience. The fourth generation of Lenovo’s multimedia laptop ThinkPad X1 Extreme introduces vapor chamber cooling to the series and enables more powerful GPUs, but is the GeForce RTX 3080 really worth the premium and is there a noticeable advantage over the RTX 3070? Update: We found the solution for the GPU bug
Intel Core i9-11950H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.9 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Fri, 24 Dec 2021 13:11:00 +0100

Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook 11M836 review: Cheap and functional

MediaTek-powered machine. A no-frills convertible Chromebook designed for grade schoolers, travel, or a secondary backup laptop. It's relatively sturdy if you can get past the chunky size.
Mediatek MT8183 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg

Allen Ngo, Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:32:00 +0100

Camera comparison: These high-end smartphones take the best photos

Something for everyone. We pitted four best camera smartphones against each other. These include the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Oppo Find X3 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, and the iPhone 13 Pro. Read on to find out which phone emerges as the winner in our comparison.

Daniel Schmidt, Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:33:00 +0100

PAMU Z1 ANC Earbuds hands-on: Low cost, high comfort

The PAMU Z1 ANC earbuds are an affordable pair of wireless buds with a comfortable ergonomic design. While the Z1s lack features and high-end sound quality found on other TWS earphones, they fit comfortably and outclass many options in their price bracket.

Sam Medley, Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:56:00 +0100

86% Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE smartphone review: The top seller gets fine-tuned

Really new? Xiaomi has provided the popular Lite model of its 11 series with a slight upgrade. Read on to find out whether the newer SoC and the new color variants really justify the higher purchase price, and whether the upgrade is even worth it.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 6.55" | 158 g

Daniel Schmidt, Wed, 22 Dec 2021 22:10:00 +0100

Longer RAY5 laser engraver review: Smart-laser with Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi control and a Touchscreen the Longer RAY5 is almost an unicum among laser engravers. Thus, the CNC laser can impress with a particularly easy handling. Only 5 watts of optical power are enough to produce good results on many materials.

Marc Herter, Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:43:00 +0100

74% Samsung Galaxy A03s smartphone review: Cheap phone, good call quality

Finally with stable Wi-Fi. Compared to last year, Samsung hasn't changed much in the Galaxy A03s. The very affordable phone at least comes with more stable Wi-Fi, which was one of our biggest points of criticism with the predecessor. Is the Galaxy A03s worth it or is it too expensive for 160 Euros?
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.50" | 196 g

Florian Schmitt, Sun, 19 Dec 2021 21:57:00 +0100

78% Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 2021 review: Can this questionable smartphone update be recommended?

Following Huawei's paths. Two years after the introduction of the Redmi Note 8, Xiaomi brings a new version of its bestselling smartphone. However, the Note 8 2021 turns out to be a very modest model update with some technical adjustments that are at times questionable not only on its data sheet.
Mediatek Helio G85 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.30" | 190 g

Marcus Herbrich, Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:45:00 +0100

88% Xiaomi Pad 5 Tablet review - Android-Alternative to the cheapest iPad

Strong middle class. A lot of performance, 120 Hz display and a chic design in the style of the Apple iPad Air: The 11-inch Xiaomi Pad 5 offers all that for 400 Euros (~$450) and is thus an interesting alternative to the Apple iPad 2021, which is one of the best tablets in this price range. We will find out whether the Pad 5 can really compete with the Apple rival in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 11.00" | 511 g

Manuel Masiero, Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:31:00 +0100

82% Acer Swift 1 SF114-34 Review: Silent, long-lasting 14-inch laptop

Not cheap, but well-priced. Acer’s 14-inch laptop scores some major points thanks to its great battery life, silent operation, keyboard backlight and matte IPS screen. The quad-core Pentium Silver N6000 performs about as well as a Skylake chip. Windows is not included. The whole package costs 279 Euros (~$315).
Intel Pentium Silver N6000 | Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 32 EU) | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Sascha Mölck, Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:27:00 +0100

87% Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 NP950XDB laptop review: Insanely lightweight

Just 1.1 kg with AMOLED display. Samsung's flagship 15.6-inch laptop is several hundred grams lighter than the popular Dell XPS 15, HP Spectre x360 15, and most other laptops of its size class for that matter. Do performance and battery life suffer as a consequence?
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.1 kg

Allen Ngo, Sat, 18 Dec 2021 22:42:00 +0100

ElecJet Apollo Ultra hands-on: The world's fastest and nearly perfect power bank

Lighter than its competitors and with less than 30 minutes needed to go from completely depleted to fully loaded, the ElecJet Apollo Ultra is a 10,000 mAh power bank that sets the bar very high. Today, we will take a close look at it and see if there's enough in it to justify the US$99 MSRP.

Codrut Nistor, Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:37:00 +0100

87% Xiaomi 11T Pro review: High-end smartphone with blazing fast charging times and long-term updates

Finally on par with Samsung even without the "Mi". One of the most interesting new features of the 11T lineup is found off the spec sheet - namely in the relatively long software support. That said, the hardware built into the high-end phone also impressed us in the test...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.67" | 204 g

Marcus Herbrich, Fri, 17 Dec 2021 06:22:00 +0100

85% Inexpensive MSI GP66 Leopard 11UH in review: Gamer with RTX 3080 for under €2,000

Leopard in attack mode. If you want a proper gaming laptop with an RTX 3080 and Core i7, then this has to be a high-end model, right? Wait, you want it to cost less than 2,000 Euros? So, here we go, the 15-inch Leopard from MSI joins the battle! But can it live up to its potential? We put the budget gamer with high-end hardware through its paces and elicit all its weaknesses, which it should surely have in abundance at this price.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Christian Hintze, Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:37:00 +0100

Asus Vivobook Pro 16X pre-production unit review: Performance, endurance and mighty OLED display

Large laptop with filigree details A 400 cd/m² bright OLED display as well as strong hardware from Nvidia and AMD make the 16-inch Vivobook an attractive laptop together with the valuable aluminum casing. However, the tested pre-production device could only almost show a production-ready performance in the test.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 1.9 kg

Marc Herter, Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:06:00 +0100

80% Gigaset GS5 review - Gentle upgrade for the smartphone made in Germany

Battery change! The Gigaset GS5 retains an old virtue this year — the removable battery — but adds a newer SoC, more memory, and a more promising camera setup. In return, it is more expensive and the power adapter is removed from the package.
Mediatek Helio G85 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.30" | 210 g

Daniel Schmidt, Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:11:00 +0100

Intel NUC 11 Beast Canyon with Core i9 and RTX 3060 in review

Compact powerhouse! Intel once again raises the bar for performance with the Intel NUC 11 Extreme Compute Element. The new Compute Element is used in the Beast Canyon and, together with a dedicated Nvidia GPU, makes for a powerful and compact gaming system. You can find out how well the system performs against comparable desktop systems in this review.
Intel Core i9-11900KB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |

Sebastian Bade, Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:31:00 +0100

Coolpo AI Huddle Pana smart conference camera hands-on: Good-looking and easy to use video conferencing solution

Due to the ongoing pandemic, solutions like the Coolpo AI Huddle Pana smart conference camera are in high demand. Although its price and feature set make it more of a business-oriented accessory, this piece of hardware can be used in multiple scenarios, including homeschooling and virtual family gatherings.

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 14 Dec 2021 23:47:00 +0100

Halo Infinite Performance Analysis

The return of Master Chief. After years of anticipation, Halo Infinite is finally out. We conducted our performance analysis to determine the system requirements.

Florian Glaser, Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:53:00 +0100

80% Ryzen 3 outperforming Core i3: Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ALC6 laptop review

Great performance per dollar. The IdeaPad 3 15 is a budget system that doesn't skimp on performance even when compared to a Core i7 in certain conditions. Though it feels fast for the price, the limited color space of the display and lack of some USB-C features can be disappointing.
AMD Ryzen 3 5300U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Allen Ngo, Tue, 14 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0100

86% Acer Swift 3X laptop in review: Intel Iris Xe MAX combines high battery life and gaming performance

MAXimum! Acer's Swift 3 series offers decent multimedia laptops. The Swift 3X comes with a dedicated GPU in addition to the iGPU. This provides solid performance for the occasional gaming session as our review of the Acer Swift 3X, which is compelling in many aspects, shows.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Marcus Schwarten, Tue, 14 Dec 2021 05:53:00 +0100

79% Samsung Galaxy M22 Smartphone Review - 90-Hz screen to the rescue?

The king of cost-cutting. The Galaxy M22 is the updated version of the Galaxy M21. However, some features have been cut and the price has been significantly increased when compared to the predecessor. Is Samsung's bargain-bin smartphone not what it claims to be?
Mediatek Helio G80 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.40" | 186 g

Florian Schmitt, Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:15:00 +0100

89% Asus ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro Review - Top-tier gaming smartphones with a minor boost

Fangrade. Asus's gaming smartphone got updated once again this year. New devices come with the Snapdragon 888+, and the product line now includes only three models. Read our review to learn about the new features and whether or not the devices are worth buying.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.78" | 238 g

Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:27:00 +0100

85% Dell Inspiron 14 5410 2-in-1 laptop in review: The modular convertible offers affordable performance

Upgradeable! We rarely get to review inexpensive convertibles that can be tweaked as much as the Dell Inspiron 5410, although the review sample already comes with a good configuration out of the box. However, the display is the main compromise.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Marc Herter, Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:17:00 +0100

Christmas for ma(r)kers: Personalized Christmas tree ornaments made by a robot

It's fewer than 20 days until Christmas Eve, and last-minute shopping will probably be tricky this year as well because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the parts shortages. The Spherebot can help to make some presents. It is a DIY project for less than US$50 that will turn ordinary Christmas tree baubles into personalized ornaments.

Marc Herter, Thu, 09 Dec 2021 22:10:00 +0100

75% Motorola Moto E20 smartphone review - Lightweight phone in honeycomb design

Cheap power bar. Motorola's Moto E20 offers good performance and a low weight for less than 100 Euros. On the other hand, you have to make concessions in areas such as battery life. Is the inexpensive smartphone really worth it?
UNISOC T606 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.50" | 184 g

Florian Schmitt, Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:22:00 +0100

89% MSI WE76 in review: Mobile workstation goes for maximum performance

Nvidia RTX A5000 with 155 watts. MSI introduces the WE76, a powerful mobile workstation that is based on the GE76 gaming laptop. Besides a professional RTX GPU from Nvidia, the WE76 also impresses with a very good keyboard and a matte 4K display.
Intel Core i9-11980HK | NVIDIA RTX A5000 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Wed, 08 Dec 2021 03:53:00 +0100

88% Xiaomi Mix 4 smartphone review - High-end with an invisible selfie camera

Notch, no thanks. The Mix 4 is the first smartphone from Xiaomi with a front camera under the display. The glass and ceramics clad 6.67-inch smartphone offers additional purchase arguments with its high-end Snapdragon 888+ SoC, up to 12 GB of RAM, an AMOLED panel, and a triple-camera system with 108 MP. In addition, there is also quick charging at 120 watts, recharging the battery in less than 30 minutes.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.67" | 225 g

Manuel Masiero, Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:52:00 +0100

First benchmarks: This is how fast the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is

More power with less power. Qualcomm presented the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 at this year's Snapdragon Tech Summit, its new high-end SoC for smartphones and tablets. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is Qualcomm's first chipset manufactured on a 4 nm process and relies on a completely redesigned GPU from the Adreno 700 series. Still, the youngest dragon does not show improvements in all areas.

Daniel Schmidt, Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:27:00 +0100

81% Medion Erazer Deputy P25 gaming laptop review: Strong performance, weak display

High TDP comes at the expense of noise. With the Erazer Deputy P25, Medion offers a relatively low-priced gaming laptop. The 15-incher includes a Ryzen 7 5800H and a GeForce RTX 3060 for just under 1,250 Euros (~$1,414). Read our review to find out whether the overall package delivers a compelling performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Florian Glaser, Sun, 05 Dec 2021 20:11:00 +0100

86% Asus Vivobook 13 Slate tablet PC in review: OLED at its best

Consumer. What do you get when you mix a Pentium chip with a crisp OLED panel? A sluggish yet silent tablet with great picture quality for consuming content. The Slate T3300 won't appeal to media creators, but that isn't its goal.
Intel Pentium Silver N6000 | Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 32 EU) | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:47:00 +0100

Farming Simulator 22 Performance Analysis

Let the farming begin. After three years of absence the famed farming simulator finally returns to PC. We conducted our performance analysis to determine system requirements.

Florian Glaser, Fri, 03 Dec 2021 10:53:00 +0100

82% Acer Enduro Urban N3 EUN314 laptop review: Part rugged, part Ultrabook

Designed to take a beating. The Enduro Urban N3 is great for outdoor users who want the portability and performance of a Dell XPS 13 or Intel EVO laptop but are otherwise too worried about scratching up that expensive screen or case during use.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

Allen Ngo, Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:50:00 +0100

Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 16 W7600 laptop in review: Powerful and light workstation

The book for designers? Asus launches the ProArt Studiobook W7600, the world's first notebook equipped with a 16-inch 4K OLED HDR display. In addition, it is not only compact and relatively light, but is also supposed to convince with big performance figures. The device also has an additional feature that is supposed to benefit creative workers and designers.
Intel Xeon W-11955M | NVIDIA RTX A5000 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Patrick Schüdzig, Thu, 02 Dec 2021 17:11:00 +0100

87% Dell Inspiron 13 7306 Laptop review: Compact convertible for drawing and creative tasks

Mobile creative center - that is what Dell would probably like to call this convertible. While the bright 4K touchscreen with stylus support makes for a compelling argument, our measurements have unfortunately uncovered its weaknesses. The Intel Core i7 combined with 16 GB of fast RAM should result in good performance if it were not for the TDP woes.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Marc Herter, Thu, 02 Dec 2021 13:26:00 +0100

85% Lenovo ThinkPad L15 G2 review: An office laptop for 600 Euros (~$680)

Good expansion options. With the ThinkPad L15 G2, you can combine the high quality of Lenovo's business laptops with affordable hardware. This results in a powerful and robust device for less than 600 Euros (~$680) that shows what it can do in our test.
Intel Core i3-1115G4 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Mike Wobker, Thu, 02 Dec 2021 02:32:00 +0100

Review of the Minisforum EliteMini HM90 desktop PC with fast AMD Ryzen APU

Office or Multimedia PC? Minisforum has launched the EliteMiniHM90 mini PC, a fast desktop computer based on an AMD Ryzen 9 4900H. We will talk about the advantages of the small PC and whether it is worth buying in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000) |

Sebastian Bade, Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:54:00 +0100

85% realme GT NEO 2 Smartphone Review - Challenge to the top class

Neon green upper class. The realme GT NEO 2 surprises with an unusual color option in the test and convinces with a lot of performance and a long runtime for quite little money. Only the camera has some catching up to do...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.62" | 200 g

Florian Schmitt, Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:47:00 +0100

86% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G2 Review: Good even with Intel

High-performance work tool. The ThinkPad L14 G2 is Lenovo’s entry-level business laptop with Intel’s Tiger Lake CPUs. The quality of the laptop is on a very high level. To learn more about the business notebook, read our review.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Mike Wobker, Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:51:00 +0100

87% Google Pixel 6 review: Strong smartphone with long update cycle

Back on top. With the Pixel 6, Google positions its flagship smartphone in the premium segment again; not only does it provide it with a unique design, but also with a completely redesigned camera setup, the first in-house chipset, and an enormously long update promise.
Google Tensor | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 | 6.40" | 207 g

Daniel Schmidt, Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:29:00 +0100

Battlefield 2042 Performance Analysis

Fresh start. Battlefield 2042 looks very impressive. However, the launch has been marred by numerous bugs which EA let slip into the final version. We have conducted our performance analysis to determine the system requirements.

Florian Glaser, Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:33:00 +0100

84% Asus ExpertBook B1 B1400 in review: Small, light and affordable

Many connections for the home office. With the ExpertBook B1 B1400, Asus presents a 14-inch laptop that is also suitable for mobile work due to its low weight. We will clarify the expected performance and how long the battery will last in our review.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Mike Wobker, Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:24:00 +0100

82% Nokia T20 Tablet review - Pad with LTE lasts forever

Tablet with Finnish finesse? The Nokia T20 is inexpensive, available with LTE on request, and looks good. Thus, it would be ideal for home schooling, video conferencing or just everyday life at home. But is the first attempt at a Nokia tablet a success? Or should we rather look at more established manufacturers?
UNISOC T610 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 10.40" | 470 g

Florian Schmitt, Tue, 30 Nov 2021 11:31:00 +0100

87% MSI Creator Z16: Creative laptop with AdobeRGB in review

3-fan behemoth. MSI dares to fight for the creative crown of the 16-inch superstars. Creatives are supposed to achieve results in the shortest time with high performance. The idea is essentially successful, but the details are slightly lacking, which makes the Z16 miss the mark of Very Good.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:53:00 +0100

Intel Celeron N5095 Jasper Lake benchmarked: Beelink U59 mini PC review

Decent Core i3 substitute. Intel's latest 10 nm Celeron CPU is making strides when it comes to overall processor performance. Multi-thread performance in particular rivals the Core i3-1005G1, but the integrated GPU remains disappointing.
Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) | | 329 g

Allen Ngo, Mon, 29 Nov 2021 04:26:00 +0100

86% Alienware m15 R6 laptop review: More efficient, but the RTX 3080 is slower than in the predecessor

Hot iron. Wait a minute, another m15? Yes, after the m15 R5 with a Ryzen processor now comes the m15 R6 with an Intel CPU, which brings the usual advantages and disadvantages (keyword Thunderbolt). Of course, the new Tiger Lake processor is more efficient and also faster than the Comet Lake predecessor in the R4, but Dell applies the emergency brakes in the 3D performance, and the R4 also still has something to say here.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Christian Hintze, Mon, 29 Nov 2021 02:45:00 +0100

Comino GRANDO RM V2-S professional high-end workstation in review - 4 RTX A6000 meet Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3975WX

Workstation made to measure! We received a compact 19-inch workstation from Comino, which is equipped with four Nvidia A6000s and an AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3975WX. In addition, there is liquid cooling, which is supposed to keep both the CPU and the GPUs in check. We took a closer look at the system and explain the pros and cons.

Sebastian Bade, Sun, 28 Nov 2021 04:21:00 +0100

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 review - Powerful in-ear headphones with ANC

Greatly improved. Samsung has launched the second generation of its Galaxy Buds and has not only given the TWS headphones a new look and new colors, but also Active Noise Canceling. The price of 149 Euros (~$169) is quite attractive. Read our review to find out what else the Galaxy Buds2 have to offer.

Daniel Schmidt, Sat, 27 Nov 2021 15:53:00 +0100

84% Schenker XMG Apex 15 in gaming laptop review: This time with laptop CPU, but still with desktop cooling

Where is the desktop CPU? The predecessor was equipped with a swappable socket CPU for desktops, wiped the floor with the competition in terms of performance, but was clearly too loud. The current Apex 15 uses a normal laptop CPU, but still retains some features from the predecessor. This has advantages and disadvantages, but which ones outweigh the others?
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Christian Hintze, Sat, 27 Nov 2021 06:48:00 +0100

89% Microsoft Surface Pro 8 Convertible Review: Powerful, 120 Hz and finally Thunderbolt

Better than the iPad Pro? Microsoft updates its high-end convertible with new Tiger Lake CPUs from Intel as well as a larger 13-inch screen including 120 Hz, replaceable SSD, and Thunderbolt 4. The optional LTE connectivity is unfortunately still limited to business customers.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.00" | 891 g

Andreas Osthoff, Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:56:00 +0100

82% Gigabyte G5 GD in review: Affordable gaming laptop without Windows

Best RTX 3050 performance. For just under 750 Euros (~$848), you can get the G5 GD, a gaming laptop equipped with a Tiger Lake hexa-core processor and a GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU. The laptop offers space for up to three storage drives.
Intel Core i5-11400H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Sascha Mölck, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 23:41:00 +0100

86% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 14 16:10 laptop review: The series keeps getting better

AMD Zen 3 with 16:10 touchscreen. Lenovo's IdeaPad family has grown so confusingly large that it's been getting difficult to keep track of how the models are categorized. Even so, the family has its gems including the new IdeaPad 5 Pro 14 which could have easily passed as a Yoga if not for a couple of caveats.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Allen Ngo, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 18:13:00 +0100

84% Gigabyte U4 UD laptop review: Lightweight with a lot of potential that goes to waste at times

U4 4 U? A processor with a speed of up to 5 GHz combined with 16 GB of RAM promises good performance. Read our review to find out whether the 14-inch compact Gigabyte U4 UD can fulfill these expectations, and how it stacks up in terms of graphics performance, battery life, and the like.
Intel Core i7-1195G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 958 g

Marcus Schwarten, Fri, 26 Nov 2021 05:32:00 +0100

80% Asus VivoBook 15 KM513 Laptop Review: Ryzen and OLED goodness that doesn't break the bank

OLED for the rest of us. With the new VivoBook K Series range, Asus aims to bring some of the features normally found in premium ZenBook offerings at more accessible prices. The Asus VivoBook 15 KM513 offers the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U APU and a vibrant Samsung OLED HDR panel at a starting price of ₹62,990 (US$846). While this is surely an enticing proposition, some of the qualms that the VivoBook series is known for continue to remain.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Thu, 25 Nov 2021 21:44:00 +0100

93% Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max Laptop Review: Full Performance without Throttling

More GPU cores and more RAM. The new MacBook Pro 16 with Apple’s own M1 Max SoC offers plenty of performance and uses a completely new Mini-LED panel with 120 Hz ProMotion technology. We review the high-end model with 32 GPU cores and 64 GB shared memory.
Apple M1 Max | Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU | 16.20" | 2.2 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Thu, 25 Nov 2021 17:36:00 +0100

80% Acer Chromebook Spin 511 R752T in review - The 2-in-1 laptop for the classroom

The Acer Chromebook Spin is one of the digital devices that Austria's school-age children will get starting in fall 2021. The laptop is inexpensive and offers a balanced performance. The most pressing question that arises in the test is: Can a laptop with Chrome OS replace a computer with Windows?
Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg

Marc Herter, Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:42:00 +0100

Pamu Z1 Pro hands-on: Capable ANC TWS earbuds with highs, lows, and a few surprises

While many brands use a software app to compensate for weak hardware or provide above-average hardware to make up for the lack of a customization app, Padmate brings both into the equation. Today, we will see how inspired is this brand's product labeled "Pamu Z1 Pro" and advertised to eliminate up to 40 dB of noise while providing excellent quality audio.

Codrut Nistor, Thu, 25 Nov 2021 14:32:00 +0100

79% Nokia G50 smartphone review - 3-year update for the mid-range phone

5G for sure. Wide-angle camera, fast mobile Internet, large battery - at first glance, the Nokia G50 seems to have everything a mid-range phone needs today. But is it better than the competition? We want to find out in the test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.82" | 220 g

Florian Schmitt, Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:13:00 +0100

91% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 review: AMD Ryzen Pro makes the compact business laptop fast

Road warrior with Ryzen power. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 already received a very good rating in its version with an Intel CPU. The compact business laptop gets even better with the AMD Ryzen 5000 series. The Cezanne U CPUs make the Lenovo ThinkPad faster while reducing temperatures and fan noise.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Benjamin Herzig, Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:17:00 +0100

83% Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 review: More performance without Nvidia?

Making do without Geforce. After testing the "large" Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 with a GeForce RTX 3050 and i7, we now take a look at the entry-level model. This time, the i7-11800H comes solo without dGPU. Will it be able to counter the complaint about the below-average development of the processor performance?
Intel Core i7-11800H | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 32EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | 16.00" | 2 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, Tue, 23 Nov 2021 03:08:00 +0100

89% Dell Latitude 15 9520 2-in-1 vs. Latitude 9510 2-in-1: Newer isn't always better

Iris Xe but with a catch. The Latitude 9520 convertible replaces the 10th gen Comet Lake-U CPU series on last year's model with newer 11th gen Tiger Lake-U options. Users are getting significantly faster graphics as a result, but performance isn't as steady as we had hoped.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.00" | 1.7 kg

Allen Ngo, Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:19:00 +0100

85% Asus ExpertBook B1 B1500 in review: Many ports on the business laptop

With VGA and Thunderbolt 4. Due to its low price, Asus' ExpertBook B1 does not only seem suitable for office and business use, but also for private use. We will clarify whether this impression is true in our review.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Mike Wobker, Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:10:00 +0100

83% realme Pad Tablet review- Cheap alternative with a lot of memory

Metal back. The Chinese manufacturer launches its first tablet on the market with the realme Pad. It is supposed to offer a Full HD screen and decent power in a light and slim casing for little money. We will take a closer look in the test.
Mediatek Helio G80 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 10.40" | 440 g

Florian Schmitt, Sun, 21 Nov 2021 09:56:00 +0100

77% Motorola Moto E40 smartphone review - Scrolling smoothly for little money

90 Hz monopolist in the low-cost sector? Motorola offers a smartphone under 150 Euros (~$169) with the Moto E40. If you have always wanted a fast screen in your cell phone on a tight budget, you should pay attention. However, savings had to be made elsewhere...
UNISOC Tangula T700 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.50" | 198 g

Florian Schmitt, Sat, 20 Nov 2021 16:04:00 +0100

88% Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip in review: Compact and enduring convertible ideal for university, office and sofa

Chic cross-country skier. The Asus ExpertBook B5 Flip B5302FEA is available as a campus model with a price advantage for students, teachers and others. But the convertible with Intel Core i5-1135G7 and enduring battery is also a good choice for the regular, hardly higher price, as our review shows.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Marcus Schwarten, Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:17:00 +0100

Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K Resin 3D Printer review: does the printer deliver what Anycubic promises?

Anycubic's new version of the Photon Mono X promises higher resolution and faster processing times. At speeds of up to 80 mm/h, the 3D printer, which retails for 659 USD, is designed to produce replicates from UV resin. The 6K resolution of the masking screen renders details as thin as a single hair.

Marc Herter, Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:09:00 +0100

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 laptop review: Performance flagship with 16:10 touchscreen

Powerful X1 in its fourth generation. In a year of numerous ThinkPad redesigns, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is one of the most significant - after all, it's the very first 16-inch ThinkPad laptop. We are also pleased with the other features of this premium multimedia laptop, although battery life is disappointing.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg

Benjamin Herzig, Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:08:00 +0100

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9 laptop review: The ePrivacy screen remains problematic

BIOS updates stabilize the performance. In our first tests, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G9 still struggled with performance issues. After several BIOS updates, the performance is now stable, but also lower. The optional ePrivacy screen also remains problematic.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:27:00 +0100

Fitbit Charge 5 smartwatch review: Many health functions for the fitness tracker and finally a color display

In color. The update of the well-known fitness tracker doesn't turn out small. In the Charge 5, Fitbit replaces the outdated monochrome OLED of the predecessor with a color version, removes the button on the side, and expands several functions for health monitoring.
Update: ECG and Daily Readiness Score are available at this point.
1.04"

J. Simon Leitner, Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:54:00 +0100

86% GPD Pocket 3 convertible UMPC review: Faster than many Intel EVO laptops

The most compelling GPD product thus far. The 8-inch Pocket 3 squeezes in many of the same features found on full-size laptops including an 11th gen Core i7 CPU, Wi-Fi 6E, PCIe4 NVMe SSD, Thunderbolt 4, and support for Windows 11 and even RS-232. We found only a couple of glaring caveats that we hope future revisions can address.
Intel Core i7-1195G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 8.00" | 730 g

Allen Ngo, Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:04:00 +0100

89% Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro Tablet review: Fast iPad competitor with 120 Hz

Insider Tip. The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro is not yet officially available here and can currently only be purchased via import channels. However, this route is worthwhile because the 11-inch tablet is a real alternative to the Apple iPad in terms of looks and performance. However, the Pad 5 Pro costs considerably less and has a 120 Hz display and 67-watt fast charging ahead of the Apple model.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 11.00" | 515 g

Manuel Masiero, Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:29:00 +0100

Forza Horizon 5 Performance Analysis

Feast for the eyes. If someone were to claim that Forza Horizon 5 is the prettiest racing game in the world they would not be far from the truth. We benchmarked the gorgeous-looking title to determine the system requirements.

Florian Glaser, Sun, 14 Nov 2021 18:42:00 +0100

83% XMG Apex 17 (Clevo NH77ERQ) laptop review: For noise-resistant gamers

AMD meets Nvidia. The XMG Apex 17 is a 17-inch gaming notebook from Schenker Technologies that relies on a strong Ryzen CPU and a potent GeForce GPU. The biggest highlight is the removable battery, the biggest drawback is the loud noise development.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.6 kg

Florian Glaser, Sun, 14 Nov 2021 12:33:00 +0100

93% Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Pro in Review - The best Multimedia Laptop for Content Creators?

How does the full version of the M1 Pro perform? We review the new MacBook Pro 16 with Apple’s latest M1 Pro processor in its most powerful version with 16 GPU cores. The Mini-LED panel once again impresses with great pictures just like on the smaller 14-inch model.
Apple M1 Pro | Apple M1 Pro 16-Core GPU | 16.20" | 2.2 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:14:00 +0100

80% Asus Vivobook 15 K513EQ OLED laptop review: The Lenovo IdeaPad alternative

1080p OLED is the new sweet spot. The VivoBook 15 K513 offers an amazing bang for the buck with its OLED display, 11th gen Intel CPU, and discrete Nvidia graphics all for under $950 USD. Though solid on paper, a few cut corners prevent it from reaching the same levels of a ZenBook.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX350 | 15.60" | 1.6 kg

Allen Ngo, Sat, 13 Nov 2021 02:34:00 +0100

84% Motorola Edge 20 smartphone review: Lightweight smartphone with fast display

Edge without the edges? The second generation of Motorola's high-end mid-range Edge series comes without the curved screen glass of the predecessor. Instead, it features a slim design, a lower price, but also a smaller battery. So the question arises: Is this a step forwards or a step backwards?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 6.70" | 163 g

Florian Schmitt, Fri, 12 Nov 2021 23:20:00 +0100

Apple Watch Series 7 review - More display area for Apple's smartwatch

Fast charging as the star feature. The Apple Watch 7 is mainly distinguished by a larger display without much of an increase in the watch size. The Californians have also equipped it with a fast charge function, but this is as far as the improvements for the newest Apple smartwatch go. Find out in our test, for whom the changes might still be worthwhile.
Apple S7 | 1.61" | 32 g

Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 12 Nov 2021 01:39:00 +0100

90% Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 laptop review: Success with Vapor-Chamber & GeForce RTX 3070

Super Vapor. We have already tested the base model of the ThinkPad P1 G4, and now we have the second test: The workstation offshoot of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G4 achieves a much better CPU performance with a drilled-out cooling system. At the same time, we test the 16-inch WQUXGA LCD in 16:10 format.
Intel Core i7-11850H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg

Benjamin Herzig, Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:57:00 +0100

Call of Duty Vanguard Performance Analysis

Old weaknesses, new strengths. Unlike its predecessors, Call of Duty Vanguard tries to do something new. We conducted our performance analysis to determine the system requirements.

Florian Glaser, Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:50:00 +0100

Review of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 Mid-Range Desktop GPU

Energy-efficient 1080p GPU! The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT was released two months ago. Now we are getting the AMD Radeon RX 6600. The energy-efficient GPU did well in our suite of benchmarks. ...
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Radeon RX 6600 | 32.00"

Sebastian Bade, Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:26:00 +0100

81% Acer Spin 3 SP314-21N review: A quiet 2-in-1 laptop with pen input

Versatile. Acer's 2-in-1 laptop is equipped for office and Internet operation with a Ryzen 3 APU, 8 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode, and an NVMe SSD. The touchscreen can not only be operated with the fingers but also with an active input pen.
AMD Ryzen 3 3250U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:45:00 +0100

87% Dynabook Portégé X30W-J-10K laptop in review - A lightweight with port diversity

It could hardly be more dynamic and special. Dynabook launches the Portégé X30W, an ultra-light convertible with Intel's 11th processor generation, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a matte touch display. Find out what else the Portégé can do and what the special warranty is all about in our review.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 962 g

Patrick Schüdzig, Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:51:00 +0100

80% Teclast T40 Plus: Affordable LTE tablet in review

10 Inch with Android. With a particularly low price, Teclast wants to position the T40 Plus as a tablet for simple daily applications. Thanks to LTE, this is also possible without a domestic WLAN and the installed hardware seems suitable for this. However, we will clarify what is actually offered in our review.
UNISOC T618 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 10.40" | 455 g

Mike Wobker, Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:28:00 +0100

79% Xiaomi Redmi 10 smartphone review: Good budget phone with NFC and 90 Hz

A lot of smartphone for little money. The Xiaomi Redmi 10 starts at less than 200 Euros (~$231), but that doesn't keep it from packing a punch in terms of features: A 90 Hz display is included with the 6.5-incher as well as NFC, a 50 MP camera, a 5,000 mAh battery, and stereo speakers. The MediaTek SoC Helio G88 even ensures good everyday and gaming performance.
Mediatek Helio G88 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.50" | 181 g

Manuel Masiero, Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:12:00 +0100

Beelink SER3 mini PC review: The older Ryzen 7 3750H has its uses

No frills HTPC. If Intel isn't your thing, then the AMD-powered SER3 can offer a similar level of performance as an older 8th gen Core-U series while costing a bit less. It also comes with dual storage and RAM options for easy upgrades down the road.
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | | 492 g

Allen Ngo, Sun, 07 Nov 2021 22:30:00 +0100

Xgimi Halo Plus (Halo+) portable smart projector hands-on

The Xgimi Halo Plus (Halo+) expertly balances portability with power. Despite some minor annoyances, the Halo Plus is an excellent all-around projector for use at home and on the go. Be prepared to shell out quite a bit of cash for the convenience.

Sam Medley, Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:48:00 +0100

88% Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 in review: 4K gaming laptop with good battery life

600 nits. The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and the GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU bring nearly every computer game smoothly onto the matte 4K screen. The latter scores points with very good color reproduction (Pantone calibration) as well as high brightness. In addition, battery life is excellent.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg

Sascha Mölck, Fri, 05 Nov 2021 02:08:00 +0100

Intel Alder Lake-S review: Does Intel have the fastest gaming CPU again?

Many improvements! Starting today, Intel's 12th generation of the Core processors is available for sale, seeking to attract buyers. Find out in this review what you can expect from the new processors and what to know before the purchase.

Sebastian Bade, Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:57:00 +0100

87% 2021 VAIO SX14 review: The $2500 USD Core i7 Ultrabook

Does expensive = good? Vaio wants you to pony up Apple levels of money for a Windows PC. While the lower-end Core i5 configuration is decently priced for what you're getting, our high-end Core i7 configuration doesn't offer much more to justify its enormous $700 surcharge.
Intel Core i7-1195G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.1 kg

Allen Ngo, Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:54:00 +0100

77% Oppo A16s smartphone review - Inexpensive endurance runner with NFC

For a small budget. The Oppo A16s is an inexpensive entry-level smartphone that wants to convince with its 5,000 mAh strong battery, an eye-friendly display and last but not least a triple camera. How the Oppo smartphone performs for less than 180 Euros (~$208) can be read in the review.
Mediatek Helio G35 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.52" | 190 g

Daniel Schmidt, Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:38:00 +0100

81% Motorola Edge 20 Lite review: Low-priced 5G smartphone with 108 MP camera & 90 Hz OLED

A deceptive package? Motorola's Edge 20 Lite is an interesting mid-range phone on paper. The cheapest smartphone in the Edge 20 series has some features from the Edge 20 Pro, but the spec sheet belies some shortcomings.
MediaTek Dimensity 720 | ARM Mali-G57 MP3 | 6.70" | 185 g

Marcus Herbrich, Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:42:00 +0100

84% Lenovo Tab P11 Plus review: Budget Android tablet with stylus input and keyboard cover

Four speakers - hallelujah! Despite its low price, the Tab P11 Plus has an impressive set of features. The aluminum tablet from Lenovo has a Dolby Atmos speaker system, a 2K IPS panel, as well as a powerful 7,700 mAh battery. However, the P11 Plus revealed a major weakness in our review, which should be taken into account before buying.
Mediatek Helio G90T | ARM Mali-G76 MP4 | 11.00" | 490 g

Marcus Herbrich, Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:11:00 +0100

93% Apple MacBook Pro 14 2021 M1 Pro Laptop in Review: How much "Pro" do you get with the base model?

MagSafe, M1 Pro, Mini-LED with 120 Hz and a notch... Apple launched the new MacBook Pro 14 with its own M1 CPUs as well as the new Mini-LED display with 120 Hz. After some rather unsuccessful experiments like the touch bar and the butterfly keyboard, Apple reintroduces other features like the SD-card reader and MagSafe.
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core | Apple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU | 14.20" | 1.6 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:44:00 +0100

Riders Republic Performance Analysis

Explore the great outdoors. Riders Republic is Ubisoft’s attempt to create a very open sports game with customisable characters and large player counts. We benchmarked Riders Republic to determine its system requirements.

Florian Glaser, Mon, 01 Nov 2021 03:44:00 +0100

86% Asus VivoBook 15 Pro OLED review: Affordable multimedia laptop with a high performance

Powerful cooling and 1080p OLED. With the new VivoBook 15 Pro, Asus presents an affordable multimedia laptop that combines a fast Ryzen processor with the GeForce RTX 3050. In addition, the bright 1080p OLED display impresses with luminous and vibrant images.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Mon, 01 Nov 2021 02:38:00 +0100

87% Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G1 in review: Slim notebook with good battery life

16:10 format. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G1 is supposed to deliver enough performance for a busy office routine and is also a good choice for mobile users. We will find out how well these features have been implemented in our review.
Intel Core i7-1160G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.1 kg

Mike Wobker, Sun, 31 Oct 2021 15:04:00 +0100

86% Xiaomi 11T smartphone review: High-End features at a budget price

Also good without the "Mi". Xiaomi has won over the public with the 11T: The 6.67-inch smartphone offers high-end features including a 120 Hz display, a glass body, and fast charging at 67 watts, but it costs considerably less than the flagships of the competition. The 11T isn't always at the top, but it performs above average in many areas.
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 | 6.67" | 203 g

Manuel Masiero, Sun, 31 Oct 2021 03:31:00 +0100

Guardians of the Galaxy Performance Analysis

A feast for Marvel fans. Linear story-driven single-player games are a rarity these days. This is why it is exciting to see a major publisher release such a title. After the Star Wars game (Jedi Fallen Order), we get ourselves a surprisingly good single-player Marvel title.

Florian Glaser, Sat, 30 Oct 2021 23:16:00 +0200

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 12GB in review: Affordable entry into the RTX 3000 series?

RTX 3060 at a steep price! As the smallest offshoot of the current Ampere graphics cards, we have now tested the GeForce RTX 3060 Twin X2 from INNO3D in detail. As the cheapest RTX 3000 g...
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | 32.00"

Sebastian Bade, Sat, 30 Oct 2021 11:28:00 +0200

87% Motorola Edge 20 Pro review: Budget flagship smartphone with a 144 Hz display and 12 GB of RAM

The somewhat different flagship. The Edge 20 Pro is the flagship from Motorola that supports the Ready For platform. Thanks to the latter's desktop mode, the Moto phone also wants to act as a PC replacement. However, the relatively low flagship price also comes with compromises. Read on to find out what those are and whether it's worth buying.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.70" | 185 g

Marcus Herbrich, Fri, 29 Oct 2021 20:25:00 +0200

81% Realme Book (Slim) Laptop Review: Performant Tiger Lake Core i3 offering with a 3:2 2K display

Slim, but in fine fettle. The Realme Book (Slim) is the company's attempt at a capable all-rounder that can handle basic office and multimedia tasks. We have the Core i3 version of the Realme Book (Slim) with us, and we test it out extensively to see whether Realme's laptop debut is worth your consideration.
Intel Core i3-1115G4 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:51:00 +0200

87% Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro laptop review: 90 Hz makes all the difference

Uncommon Tiger Lake H35 CPU. The IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is one of the few Ultrabook-size laptops with a Core H-series CPU instead of the usual Core-U series for more processing horsepower. However, it's the 90 Hz 1800p display that has us more impressed than the Core i7-11370H processor itself.
Intel Core i7-11370H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Allen Ngo, Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:44:00 +0200

90% Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max smartphone review – Powerful, large, and full of features

A giant, updated. Apple again positions the iPhone 13 Pro Max as the spear head with absolute top technology in 2021. Keywords are: a 120-Hz ProMotion display, improved cameras, a new Apple A15 chip, and optional 1 TB storage. We take a detailed look at the top model.
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 5-Core | 6.70" | 238 g

Florian Schmitt, Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:28:00 +0200

90% Apple iPhone 13 mini in review: Powerful and ultracompact

Compact and refined. The iPhone 13 mini offers the same hardware as the big iPhone 13 but in a much smaller phone. Read on to find out whether there are any other differences.
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 4-Core | 5.40" | 140 g

Mike Wobker, Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:19:00 +0200

89% Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 Tablet review: High-end tablet without Google

Top hardware and software gaps. The 32-centimeter Huawei MatePad Pro 12.6 tablet is one of the largest Android tablets. The performance is also top, because the OLED tablet competes directly with heavyweights like the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 Plus with its high-end HiSilicon Kirin 9000E SoC. However, Google apps are not installed.
HiSilicon Kirin 9000E | ARM Mali-G78 MP22 | 12.60" | 609 g

Manuel Masiero, Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:12:00 +0200

87% Huawei MateBook 16 AMD Review - Multimedia laptop impresses with its Ryzen 7 CPU

This is multimedia. The new MateBook 16 from Huawei is a powerful multimedia notebook that is particularly impressive thanks to its fast AMD Ryzen processor and high-resolution display. This device offers more CPU performance than most mobile workstations.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 5000) | 16.00" | 2 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:21:00 +0200

Asus Zenbook 14X OLED pre-production unit review: That's some punchy colors!

Stunning colors, stylish case, great sound The 14-inch laptop from Asus combines a stunning OLED display with a first-class case that is both sturdy and high-quality. Performance should also be great thanks to the MX450 and a Tiger Lake SoC from Intel. Read on to find out what we liked and disliked about the pre-production model.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:01:00 +0200

86% Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ITL05 in review: Quiet, enduring 14-inch notebook

Tigers on silent paws. Lenovo's 14-incher scores with low operating noise, low warming, space for two NVMe SSDs and Thunderbolt 4/USB 4. Add to that excellent battery runtimes.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:05:00 +0200

84% Dynabook Tecra A40 in review: A whisper in the office...

...drowns out the Dynabook. The extremely quiet laptop shows how much performance can be found in an 11th generation Intel i5 processor when it is installed accordingly. The laptop can score with its high battery life for a mid-range B2B device. Unfortunately, it falls short of expectations in other areas.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Marc Herter, Sat, 23 Oct 2021 05:59:00 +0200

Back 4 Blood in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Co-op battle against zombie hordes. Back 4 Blood is very reminiscent of the old Left 4 Dead. No wonder, since the shooter comes from the same developer studio. We checked the graphics requirements of the action title with several notebook and desktop GPUs.

Florian Glaser, Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:45:00 +0200

80% HP Chromebook x2 11 review: Snapdragon 7c pairs well with Chrome OS

Fix that keyboard base, please. HP says its new Chromebook x2 11 is designed for mobility, optimized for productivity, and perfect for entertainment. In our experience, it certainly satisfies two of these three pillars.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 11.00" | 583 g

Allen Ngo, Thu, 21 Oct 2021 19:46:00 +0200

84% Dell XPS 15 9510 Core i5 laptop review: Basic model with the brakes engaged

Bad price-performance ratio. The Dell XPS 15 continues to be one of the few high-end multimedia laptops that is optionally also offered without a dedicated graphics card. So while those who are looking only for a fast processor should really be at the right place here, Dell also limits the CPU performance unnecessarily.
Intel Core i5-11400H | Intel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:46:00 +0200

Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS in review: Small update of a good smartwatch

Ultra what? The little word Ultra distinguishes the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS from its predecessor by name. One would like to assume ultra-long runtimes behind it, but it does not affect the smartwatch's endurance. Mobvoi has improved the robust casing, the sensor set and the health features. Update 20.10.21: Mobvoi has informed us that the compass function will have to be deactivated from November until further notice; the reason given is compatibility problems.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 | 1.39" | 41 g

Inge Schwabe, Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:01:00 +0200

89% 2021 Apple iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) review: Subtle improvements for the most affordable Apple tablet

Softgrade. The Apple iPad 2021 only offers a minor upgrade this year, which mainly focuses on the processor, storage, and the front-facing camera. Read on to find out what other innovations the 9th generation iPad has in store.
Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic GPU | 10.20" | 487 g

Daniel Schmidt, Thu, 21 Oct 2021 02:17:00 +0200

Crucial MX500 4TB review - SATA SSD with an extreme amount of space

Data monster In times of huge games and home offices, it never hurts to have a bit more memory. If it is also a fast SSD, so much the better. The 4 TB Crucial MX500 is just right. We will take a look at whether it can also convince in terms of speed in our review.

Florian Schmitt, Wed, 20 Oct 2021 13:38:00 +0200

83% Gigabyte A7 X1 in review: Gaming laptop offers stable endurance performance

AMD-Nvidia combo. Gigabyte combines a laptop that is easy to upgrade with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 in the A7 X1. Read on to find out what this promising hardware platform can do in everyday gaming use.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.5 kg

Mike Wobker, Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:04:00 +0200

87% ADATA XPG Xenia 15 laptop review: Almost as sharp as a Razer Blade

An underappreciated gaming laptop. Have you ever wanted a Razer Blade laptop without actually owning a Razer? The ADATA XPG Xenia 15 is the closest you can get at the moment and with some features even surpassing those from Razer.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Allen Ngo, Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:09:00 +0200

Alan Wake Remastered Performance Analysis

Rejuvenated after a decade. A lot of classic games have been remade and remastered already. After Crysis and Mafia, Alan Wake gets a major face-lift. We conduct our performance analysis to determine the system requirements.

Florian Glaser, Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:59:00 +0200

85% Apple iMac 24 M1 2021 in review: Does Apple's M1 SoC also convince in the desktop?

On the desk it becomes colorful. Apple now also uses its own M1 processor for the iMac. The new model with a 23.5-inch 4.5K Retina display replaces the previous 21.5-inch model and is available in many different colors. In the test, the desktop computer convinces in many areas, only the loud cooling is a surprise.
Apple M1 | Apple M1 8-Core GPU | 23.50" | 4.4 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:19:00 +0200

91% Apple iPad Mini 6 review – Apple's attractive, small tablet with 5G

Small in the new design. Now in its 6th generation, the iPad Mini has received a more modern look and of course quite a performance update. Find out in our extensive test what else the iPad Mini 2021 Cellular is able to do.
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 5-Core | 8.30" | 297 g

Florian Schmitt, Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:28:00 +0200

TaoTronics SoundLiberty Pro P10 ANC Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling TWS Earbuds hands-on and review

The spec of active noise cancellation (ANC) in truly wireless or TWS earbuds is getting more common. TaoTronics now claims to offer it in its SoundLiberty Pro P10 accessories. Can it possibly match up to headphones one might specfically buy to block unwanted sound?

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:07:00 +0200

91% Apple iPhone 13 Pro Review - Bombastic smartphone with minor weaknesses

13 is the charm! The iPhone goes into the next round with a 120-Hz panel, a bigger battery and an improved camera system. In our review, the iPhone 13 Pro has earned not only superlatives but also a few points of criticism.
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 5-Core | 6.10" | 203 g

Daniel Schmidt, Sun, 17 Oct 2021 22:24:00 +0200

83% MSI Delta 15 gaming laptop review: The Radeon RX 6700M makes its debut

Declaration of war against Nvidia. While AMD has been right at the forefront of mobile processors for quite some time, things have looked rather gloomy in recent years when it comes to their mobile graphics cards - at least in the high-end segment. But that's changing now: AMD has launched a clear frontal attack against Nvdia's Ampere GPUs
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Radeon RX 6700M | 15.60" | 2 kg

Florian Glaser, Sun, 17 Oct 2021 03:43:00 +0200

83% Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 review - An attractive Android tablet with some unexpected deficits

The mid-range Yoga Tab 11 tablet offers an interesting design combined with pen support. However, in everyday operation the Lenovo tablet shows several weakness that you should know about before making a purchase decision.
Mediatek Helio G90T | ARM Mali-G76 MP4 | 11.00" | 655 g

Marcus Herbrich, Sun, 17 Oct 2021 02:22:00 +0200

85% Microsoft Surface Go 3 in review - The compact convertible now with Windows 11

Does the Core i3 still have enough steam? The developers at Microsoft apparently had their hands full with the new Surface Pro 8 and Studio, because the compact Surface Go 3 only gets a mini update with a different processor and the switch to Windows 11. We took a look at how this works in practice.
Intel Core i3-10100Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | 10.50" | 783 g

Andreas Osthoff, Sat, 16 Oct 2021 06:46:00 +0200

83% Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition review: An affordable FHD gaming laptop

Entry level. The Ryzen 7 APU and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop GPU bring all the current games smoothly to the matte FHD screen of the G15. The laptop includes space for two NVMe SSDs and offers an excellent battery life. Only the display won't win any prizes.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:10:00 +0200

83% Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401Q review: Alan Walker Special Edition 14-inch gaming laptop

Zen 3 Cezanne and Nvidia Ampere with a special design. The Zephyrus G14 is a compact gaming device that was unrivaled for a long time. In order to distance itself from the competition, Asus takes a different approach with the Zephyrus G14 by presenting the device as an "Alan Walker Special Edition" with nice design features that make the device visually eye-catching.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Sebastian Bade, Fri, 15 Oct 2021 02:49:00 +0200

90% HP ZBook Fury 15 G8 workstation review: The Quadro RTX A5000 is a beast

120 Hz 4K display. Last year's ZBook Fury 15 G7 was already one of the fastest mobile workstations available and now the ZBook Fury 15 G8 has topped it with even faster options. Most of the upgrades are relatively minor, however.
Intel Core i9-11950H | NVIDIA RTX A5000 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Allen Ngo, Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:15:00 +0200

89% Apple iPhone 13 Smartphone Review - High-quality Apple phone with an even brighter display

Unlucky number? Doesn't matter! The 13th generation of one of the mainstays among smartphones is now once again trying to appease Apple fans and convert Android disciples. To accomplish this, it features a new processor, longer battery life and sensor shift image stabilization. In the following review, we will take a closer look at the latest iPhone.
Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A15 GPU 4-Core | 6.10" | 173 g

Florian Schmitt, Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:41:00 +0200

89% Lenovo ThinkPad P1 G4 Laptop - Workstation Version of the X1 Extreme G4 in Review

Now with 16 inches and a worse keyboard. Lenovo introduces a completely new device with the fourth generation of the ThinkPad P1, including a 16-inch display with 16:10 aspect ratio and updated hardware. The P1 G4 also gives a first glance at the upcoming ThinkPad X1 Extreme G4, which uses the same chassis. Update: CPU performance with dual-channel RAM tested
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA T1200 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:58:00 +0200

Far Cry 6 Performance Analysis

Visually impressive, technologically flawed. While previous entries in the series were well-made, Far Cry 6 seems outright unfinished in its launch state. Nonetheless, we ran the integrated benchmark on desktop and laptop GPUs to analyse Far Cry 6’s performance.

Florian Glaser, Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:09:00 +0200

81% Dell Inspiron 15 3501 laptop in review: Quiet office laptop

Entry-level office laptop. The Inspiron 15 3501 scores points with low noise levels and heat development as well as room for two storage devices. The built-in Core i7-1165G7 processor remains below its capabilities due to its low TDP.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 2 kg

Sascha Mölck, Sun, 10 Oct 2021 01:47:00 +0200

86% Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen2 in review: E-ink laptop with touchscreen

Black and white display now even larger. In the second edition of the laptop with an E-ink display, Lenovo expands the feature set of the secondary screen and relies on up-to-date hardware. We will show how this combination performs in everyday use in our review.
Intel Core i5-1130G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Mike Wobker, Sat, 09 Oct 2021 16:24:00 +0200

88% Dell Precision 5560 workstation review: The Quadro RTX A2000 boost

A refined Precision 5550. Last year's Precision 5550 was a huge leap over the Precision 5540 in terms of performance and design. This year's Precision 5560 is a more minor step up but not without a few surprises along the way.
Intel Core i7-11850H | NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg

Allen Ngo, Fri, 08 Oct 2021 20:28:00 +0200

87% HP Omen 16 laptop review: Powerful RTX 3070 gaming laptop with unnecessary drawbacks

Good omens. With the HP Victus, HP has just introduced a new budget gaming laptop. This begs the question: Is the Omen series' small price premium justified? This is what we will try to determine in the following review, particularly since the new Omen 16 comes in the now very popular 16-inch form factor, while being the successor to the Omen 15.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.4 kg

Christian Hintze, Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:54:00 +0200

86% Acer Swift 3 SF316-51 in review: Does the laptop do its name justice?

Is it actually fast? The word "swift" included in this laptop's name is indicative of a powerful device. Read our review to find out whether the 16.1-inch Acer Swift 3 with the relatively rarely used Intel Core i7-11370H and its onboard Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs GPU lives up to its name.
Intel Core i7-11370H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.10" | 1.7 kg

Marcus Schwarten, Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:59:00 +0200

83% Nubia RedMagic 6S Pro review - Gaming smartphone with integrated fan and 165 Hz

Rock 'n' roll, baby! The RedMagic 6S Pro wants to score with outstanding performance, a lot of memory, a super-fast 165 Hz display and additional game play buttons. The integrated fan should also enable a stable performance. Find out whether the high-end concept is convincing for less than 600 Euros (~$697) in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.80" | 220 g

Daniel Schmidt, Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:02:00 +0200

85% AMD Ryzen 7 5700U vs. Ryzen 5 5500U: Lenovo Yoga 6 13 convertible review

6-core vs. 8-core. Zen 2 may be old news, but it still has a lot of gas left in the pedal. Upgrading to the Ryzen 7 5700U Yoga 6 13 can offer a decent boost to overall performance for about $50 USD more than the Ryzen 5 5500U configuration.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000) | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Allen Ngo, Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:43:00 +0200

78% Motorola Defy smartphone review - Affordable outdoor phone with interesting design

Moto Stabilo. Really stable smartphone for little money wanted? Then the Motorola Defy might be just right: It offers decent performance rates for just over 300 Euros (~$348), but seems a bit antiquated in other areas. Is it still enough for a recommendation?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.50" | 232 g

Florian Schmitt, Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:14:00 +0200

89% Huawei MateBook 14s i7 Laptop Review - Powerful Subnotebook with 3:2 touchscreen

14.2-inch with 90 Hz and Standard Voltage CPU. The Huawei MateBook 14s is a new subnotebook with a high-resolution 3:2 touchscreen. In addition to the 14.2-inch panel, you also get the new Tiger Lake-H35 chip Core i7-11370H from Intel.
Intel Core i7-11370H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.20" | 1.4 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:57:00 +0200

81% XMG Focus 17 (Clevo NP70HK) laptop review: Mid-range gaming laptop equipped with the RTX 3050 Ti

The ampere chip approaches its limits. Because the VRAM requirements of modern games are constantly going up, especially entry-level and mid-range GPUs have to face increasing struggles. Read on to find out how the XMG Focus 17 performs against the competition in our gaming tests.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.5 kg

Florian Glaser, Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:52:00 +0200

New World Performance Analysis

Waiting at Login Screen Simulator 2021. Even if New World is a good game, its launch has been one of the biggest disasters in the gaming world this year. Nonetheless, we took great pains to conduct our usual performance analysis.

Florian Glaser, Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:16:00 +0200

88% Lenovo ThinkPad P17 G2 Laptop Review: Massive workstation with internal upgrades

Colossus. Lenovo's P-series ThinkPads fall in line with the traditional ThinkPads. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, the display borders around the 16:9 display could have been slightly narrower. However, the Lenovo workstation shines where it matters, offering excellent performance and expandability.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3.6 kg

Benjamin Herzig, Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:24:00 +0200

FIFA 22 in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Pay-to-win with outdated graphics. Instead of bringing the PC version up to date technically, EA seems to have primarily focused on the in-house cash cow called FUT (FIFA Ultimate Team) for FIFA 22. At least owners of weaker systems can be happy about the low hardware requirements.

Florian Glaser, Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:21:00 +0200

87% Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 laptop review: Traditional workstation with new GPUs

Still up to date? The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 is a traditional mobile workstation with a large chassis and a focus on performance. To this end, it's equipped with the latest 45-watt CPUs from Intel as well as new professional graphics cards from Nvidia. However, the cooling system in particular doesn't fully deliver.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA RTX A3000 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.9 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Sun, 03 Oct 2021 03:11:00 +0200

87% Sony Xperia 5 III review - A top compact and light smartphone with variable focus

High-end meets compact size. With its 120-Hz OLED display in the 21:9 format measuring only 6.1 inch, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a very compact and light Snapdragon 888 smartphone. Yet the Sony device still offers the same interesting camera system as the Xperia 1 III flagship.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.10" | 168 g

Marcus Herbrich, Sat, 02 Oct 2021 23:09:00 +0200

87% Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 Review: Better than the XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 in one specific way

Should you even bother? A simple processor swap has done wonders for the XPS 13 convertible. Raw CPU gains are not as impressive, but the graphics are up significantly without impacting battery life or power consumption.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.3 kg

Allen Ngo, Sat, 02 Oct 2021 19:38:00 +0200

84% Oppo Reno6 5G in review: High-quality mid-range smartphone

iPhone clone. Oppo places the Reno6 5G in the upper mid-range in terms of features and price and delivers a correspondingly high-quality smartphone. However, the design is strongly reminiscent of a certain competitor. Our review shows what performance can be expected in everyday use.
MediaTek Dimensity 900 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | 6.43" | 182 g

Mike Wobker, Sat, 02 Oct 2021 06:26:00 +0200

Smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Watch4 LTE in review: Many functions, little endurance

Who is snoring? In the test of the Samsung Galaxy Watch4 LTE, the smartwatch shows many skills. Besides the ECG and the new blood pressure measurement, the monitoring and recording of snoring sounds is interesting. The smartphone helps here - but can it distinguish who exactly the snoring is coming from?
Samsung Exynos W920 | ARM Mali-G68 MP2 | 1.20" | 25.9 g

Inge Schwabe, Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:45:00 +0200

85% Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G smartphone review: With more power in its latest version

Powerful new features. After only half a year, there's already an update available for one of Samsung's most popular mid-range smartphones: At first glance, the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G only offers an improvement in performance, but we took a closer look in the test and uncovered further differences.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 6.50" | 189 g

Florian Schmitt, Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:56:00 +0200

87% Alienware x15 R1 laptop review: Dell's thinnest UFO has landed

Leaving behind the Alienware m15 for good. Dell has stuffed a 110 W TGP Nvidia GPU in a chassis that's thinner than even the Razer Blade 15. Though mostly a homerun when compared to the outgoing Alienware m15, there are a few downsides involving size and performance that users will want to know beforehand.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Allen Ngo, Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:01:00 +0200

78% Xiaomi Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon Edition Laptop Review: Cost-cutting not done right

A narrow horizon. With the Mi NoteBook 14 Horizon Edition, Xiaomi aims to lower the entry point for a capable multimedia laptop. While the pricing seems right for a Core i7 Comet Lake device with discrete Nvidia MX350 graphics, it comes with several compromises. How do they affect overall usage? Let's find out.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX350 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:41:00 +0200

83% XMG Focus 15 (Clevo NP50HK) gaming laptop review: RTX 3050 Ti at its limits

High TGP, high noise level. Considering its GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, the XMG Focus 15 from Schenker Technologies aims to attract price conscious gamers. We ran the 15-inch laptop through extensive tests.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Florian Glaser, Thu, 30 Sep 2021 02:32:00 +0200

EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid hands-on: More than just an excellent solution for gaming on the go

Although EPOS advertises the GTW 270 Hybrid as a solution for low-latency mobile gaming, there's more to it than just that. Also compatible with the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 4 and 5, the EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid shines on PCs as well, but is it good enough to justify the US$199 price tag?

Codrut Nistor, Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:10:00 +0200

86% ZTE Axon 30 5G smartphone review: Significantly improved under-display camera

Hide and seek. Not only has the under-display camera of the Axon 30 5G been greatly improved, but ZTE has also upgraded the device in all areas: A faster SoC as well as USB speeds, more RAM, and a 120 Hz AMOLED display. Read our review to find out whether the Axon 30 is a steal despite its low price tag.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.92" | 189 g

Daniel Schmidt, Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:45:00 +0200

84% HP Victus 16 gaming laptop review: Powerful hardware in a stylish case

Nvidia GPU meets AMD CPU. HP's products like to visually distinguish themselves from the masses. With the Victus 16, the manufacturer presents an elegant gaming laptop in the 16-inch format that includes some powerful components.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.5 kg

Florian Glaser, Tue, 28 Sep 2021 03:01:00 +0200

Acer Predator GM7000 2TB PCIe4 NVMe SSD Benchmarked

The SSD apex predator. This $349 USD PCIe4 x4 NVMe SSD is compatible with the Playstation 5 and it's also slightly cheaper than competing drives from Samsung or Seagate. For very small file sizes, however, performance can be a bit slower than expected.

Allen Ngo, Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:57:00 +0200

81% Motorola Moto G60s review: Budget mid-range smartphone with 50-watt fast charging and a 120 Hz display

120 fps gaming... Or close to this, at least. With a 120 Hz refresh rate, a "gaming SoC", IP rating, and a 5,000 mAh battery including fast 50-watt TurboPower charging, the Moto G60s appears to be an interesting budget mid-range phone on paper. Read on to find out how the Moto smartphone performs in the test and whether it's worth a buy.
Mediatek Helio G95 | ARM Mali-G76 MP4 | 6.80" | 212 g

Marcus Herbrich, Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:28:00 +0200

87% Schenker XMG NEO 17 with RTX 3080 in laptop review: Users can unleash the RTX 3080 themselves

Warning - free-running RTX 3080! In some gaming laptops, the RTX 3080 has a TGP of 120 W, in others up to 165 W, which leads to strong performance differences of laptops with the same GPU. With the NEO 17, Schenker puts the reins in the user's hands; the TGP performance of the GPU can be easily set via the Control Center. So, is the NEO 17 the new performance high-flyer?
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.6 kg

Christian Hintze, Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:27:00 +0200

89% Alienware x17 R1 RTX 3080 laptop review: A new beginning

Generational refresh. After only a year with the older Alienware m17 R2, R3, and R4 design, Dell is ready to hit the reset button with the Alienware x17 R1. Does the full-on makeover address all the issues we had with the previous generation model?
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3.2 kg

Allen Ngo, Sat, 25 Sep 2021 20:48:00 +0200

83% Dell Inspiron 14 7400 7415 2-in-1 Review: High performance on a budget

Checks almost all the right boxes. Dell's latest Inspiron convertible offers an experience that's close to the XPS 2-in-1 or Latitude 2-in-1 while costing hundreds of dollars less. There are some catches, of course, but they don't detract all that much from the core experience.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Allen Ngo, Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:18:00 +0200

86% Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G in review: High-tech foldable smartphone

Works well. Samsung also provides the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, the slimmer folding phone, with the improved mechanism of the Z Fold3. But not only the folding technology has improved, the hardware is also state of the art. Our review reveals what the complete package can do.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.70" | 183 g

Mike Wobker, Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:31:00 +0200

86% Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 tablet review – Multimedia pad with powerful sound

Long time no see. It has been quiet for a long time in Lenovo's Yoga Tab series with its iconic battery cylinder and built-in kick-stand, but now it is back. Will the Yoga Tab 13 be able to reignite the old flame of attraction to Lenovo's multimedia tablets with Android?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 13.00" | 830 g

Florian Schmitt, Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:58:00 +0200

86% Fujitsu LifeBook U9311X in review - 1 kg business convertible with LTE

Now with Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4. Fujitsu now equips its light business convertible with the latest Tiger Lake processors and Thunderbolt 4, but retains the familiar case and 16:9 screen. Despite the updated hardware, the Lifebook U9311X now feels a bit dusty.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:47:00 +0200

Deathloop Performance Analysis

In an infinite loop. Deathloop is not only an original and well-designed game, it is also a visually striking one. The story does not disappoint either. We benchmarked Deathloop on desktop PCs and notebooks. Our findings: It needs a lot of VRAM.

Florian Glaser, Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:21:00 +0200

88% Huawei MatePad 11 Review - Great tablet with few weaknesses

Virtuous out of need. The Huawei MatePad 11 is a very capable mid-range tablet that supports pen input. Furthermore, the slate can be paired with a keyboard. The MatePad 11 comes with Harmony OS and without Google Services. In day-to-day use, this proved to be less limiting than we expected.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 10.95" | 485 g

Daniel Schmidt, Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:19:00 +0200

89% Razer Blade 17 laptop review: Now with 130 W TGP GeForce RTX graphics

Two years in and still going strong. Razer's latest 17.3-inch gaming laptop gets a swift name change alongside several internal updates. If you're still holding onto a GTX gaming laptop, then it's now looking like a good time to upgrade.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Allen Ngo, Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:14:00 +0200

89% Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate review - The collector's item among gaming smartphones

ROG Fan Phone. The ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is the spearhead of the series and the only model that can draw on 18 GB of working memory. The monochrome Vision display on the back is supposed to exude a classy flair, and the sensor keys on the back expand the gaming controls.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.78" | 239 g

Daniel Schmidt, Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:48:00 +0200

84% Razer Blade Stealth 13 2021 in review: Mobile gamer with OLED panel

Not only advantages. Razer offers its compact Blade Stealth 13 with an OLED screen in addition to the familiar IPS display. This offers advantages like the extremely fast response times and the great picture, but there are also disadvantages like the PWM flickering as well as the significantly shortened battery life.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q | 13.30" | 1.5 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:41:00 +0200

RAVPOWER 5,000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank hands-on and review

The iPhone 13 series has just launched as the second generation of Apple flagship mobile devices with MagSafe charging. Therefore, prospective customers might be looking for new charging accessories compatible with this function. RAVPOWER makes a power bank is one released with claims of wireless-charging at faster rates than normal.

Deirdre O'Donnell, Tue, 21 Sep 2021 01:13:00 +0200

89% Asus ROG Phone 5 Pro review - The better gaming smartphone

For more enthusiasm. The ROG Phone 5 is currently the best gaming smartphone. Asus offers an additional Vision screen, more storage, and a larger scope of delivery with the Pro version. Our review clarifies for whom the upgrade is worthwhile.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.78" | 239 g

Daniel Schmidt, Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:26:00 +0200

Xgimi Elfin miniature projector hands-on

The Xgimi Elfin miniature projector is a compact but feature-rich projector. With an 800 ANSI lumen LED and loud Harman/Kardon speakers, the Elfin makes a great living room projector. The lack of a battery is a noticeable downside.

Sam Medley, Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:18:00 +0200

85% Lenovo ThinkPad P14s G2 AMD laptop review: With a matte 4K LCD and Ryzen 5000

First AMD ThinkPad with a UHD display. Until now, the 4K UHD displays had a glossy surface in the 14-inch ThinkPads, and the AMD Ryzen models of the ThinkPad T14 and its siblings were not offered with 4K displays at all. This changes now with the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 AMD with a Ryzen 5000 and a UHD monitor that has a matte surface to boot.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 5000) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Benjamin Herzig, Sun, 19 Sep 2021 20:02:00 +0200

82% Dell Inspiron 15 5518 laptop in review: The CPU is slowed down

Uneven package. The Inspiron 15 5518 offers a Core i5-11300H processor, a GeForce-MX450 GPU and 8 GB of working memory. The latter works in single-channel mode. Positive: The notebook delivers very good battery runtimes and offers space for two NVMe SSDs.
Intel Core i5-11300H | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Sascha Mölck, Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:57:00 +0200

86% MSI GS76 Stealth 11UH gaming laptop review: Slim build sacrifices GPU performance

Slim at all costs? The MSI GS76 Stealth is one of the slimmest gaming laptops on the market. Despite the thin build, MSI packs a GeForce RTX 3080 under the hood of the 11UH-074 premium model that we tested. Find out here whether this strategy was successful.
Intel Core i9-11900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.4 kg

Florian Glaser, Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:19:00 +0200

89% Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G review: The unrivaled folding smartphone

All-weather foldable. With the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Samsung has presented the third generation of its folding smartphone along with many detailed improvements. The foldable leaves a mature impression now, it looks more stable, and it has also become more affordable.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 7.60" | 271 g

Daniel Schmidt, Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:58:00 +0200

77% Teclast TBOLT F15 Pro in review: Low-priced 15-inch laptop for basic tasks

Core i3 for 500 Euros. With the F15 Pro, the Chinese manufacturer Teclast offers a 15-inch laptop with an aluminum case and Core i3 processor from Intel. There are also enough ports and an IPS display. What else can you expect for around 500 Euros (~$588)?
Intel Core i3-1005G1 | Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:01:00 +0200

75% Chuwi CoreBook X Pro laptop review: 120 Hz display for cheap

Looks good, but cheap parts. The CoreBook X Pro is the least expensive 15.6-inch laptop you can find with a 120 Hz panel. The catch, however, is you'll have to deal with substantial cut corners to major aspects of the system.
Intel Core i5-8259U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Allen Ngo, Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:21:00 +0200

84% realme GT Master Edition Smartphone Review - Designer piece with 5G

Normal or suitcase. The Master Edition of the realme GT is cheaper, offers different features and a travel case design on request. We will find out in the test whether this makes it even more dangerous for the competition or whether it loses its advantages.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 6.43" | 180 g

Florian Schmitt, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:22:00 +0200

Apple Mac Mini Late 2020 in review: The most affordable M1 is also convincing

Large mini PC. Users who already prefer their own peripherals will find a relatively inexpensive and also powerful mini PC with an M1 processor in the Apple Mac Mini. We took a look at the performance of the entry-level model with 8 GB of RAM in our review.
Apple M1 | Apple M1 8-Core GPU | | 1.2 kg

Mike Wobker, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:15:00 +0200

74% Blackview Tab 10 tablet review: Android 11 for only $190 USD

You get what you pay for. The low asking price for a bright 10.1-inch 1080p tablet running on the latest Android sounds like a steal until you discover that its performance is less-than-stellar even during the most simplest of tasks.
Mediatek MT8768 | PowerVR GE8320 | 10.10" | 523 g

Allen Ngo, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:13:00 +0200

Review of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT Desktop GPU (8 GB)

The perfect 1080p GPU? After releasing all of its high-end RDNA 2 products, AMD has moved on to the mid-range GPUs. Read our review to learn if the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT is the perfec...
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT | 32.00"

Sebastian Bade, Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:51:00 +0200

79% MSI Katana GF66 11UG review: A gaming laptop with wasted potential

Limited performance. Despite being equipped with top hardware, this is what the MSI Katana GF66 delivers. After several benchmarks in our test, the question presents itself whether MSI cut corners in the wrong places. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 and the Intel Core i7-11800H are unable to make use of their full performance potential.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Marc Herter, Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:35:00 +0200

Acer TravelMate P6 (2021) Review: Welcome improvements to an already capable business laptop but not without caveats

Many steps forward, a few steps back. Acer upgraded the TravelMate P6 lineup to offer 16:10 displays, Intel Evo-based Tiger Lake underpinnings, enhanced security, and more. We have a pre-production model of the TravelMate P614P-52 with us and have put it through its paces to see how exactly Acer plans to take on competing business laptops in 2021.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1 kg

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:42:00 +0200

87% Lenovo ThinkBook 16p in laptop review: A crowd-pleaser if you're ready for some compromises

Multimedia, workstation, or perhaps gaming? Lenovo itself advertises the 16-inch ThinkBook as a "powerful creativity tool" and a "business laptop"; after all, the origins of the ThinkBook series lie in the office segment. However, with an RTX 3060 and a powerful Ryzen processor, the series also penetrates the gaming segment. Is the device a versatile hidden gem for gamers and creators alike?
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg

Christian Hintze, Sun, 12 Sep 2021 02:13:00 +0200

88% Maingear Vector Pro MG-VCP17 laptop review: 165 W GeForce RTX 3080 for ultrathin size

Great alternative to MSI, Asus or Razer. Super-thin gaming laptops are sexy and all, but they typically come with lower-power GPUs in the 100 W range. The Maingear Vector Pro bucks the trend by stuffing a 165 W GPU into a chassis the size of a Razer Blade Pro, but can it actually perform?
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.3 kg

Allen Ngo, Sat, 11 Sep 2021 23:08:00 +0200

84% Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 in review: 1,200 Euros for a Chromebook?

Expensive. The 2-in-1 Chromebook from Asus has a good hardware configuration, a backlit keyboard, and a USB-C port with Power Delivery. The IPS touchscreen display can be used both with fingers as well as with a separately purchasable stylus.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 2 kg

Sascha Mölck, Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:32:00 +0200

75% KUU LeBook 12.6 2-in-1 convertible review: A cheaper Microsoft Surface Pro alternative

Is the KUU cool? There are a lot of Windows 10 tablets to choose from beyond the Microsoft ones. The KUU LeBook is perhaps the closest in terms of visual design and performance while costing potentially hundreds of dollars less, but it misses the mark in a few areas.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 12.60" | 859 g

Allen Ngo, Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:12:00 +0200

86% MSI GE76 Raider 11UH in review: High-end gaming laptop offers fast 360 Hz display

Powerful components. MSI has equipped the GE76 Raider with a new CPU and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080, which is currently the most powerful graphics card for laptops. Our review will reveal what the new features are. Update: Better multi-core performance in the production model.
Intel Core i9-11980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kg

Mike Wobker, Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:36:00 +0200

Chargeasap Flash Pro hands-on and review

The Flash Pro series of powerbanks has become another success story for its maker, Chargeasap. The OEM claims that it can handle normal charging for anything up to a MacBook on the go in the absence of a wall charger. Can its Pro variant uphold these claims in real life?

Deirdre O'Donnell, Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:45:00 +0200

83% Lenovo Legion 5 15 G6 AMD Review: Affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power

165 Hz and RTX 3060 with 130 Watts. The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop, which does not offer gimmicks like comprehensive illumination, but it focuses on the core components. In addition to the GeForce RTX 3060 and a modern AMD Ryzen 5000 processor you also get a fast 165 Hz display.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Andreas Osthoff, Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:30:00 +0200

79% Walmart Gateway GWTN141 laptop review: Potential $500 sweet spot

Budget laptops are getting better. On paper, everything about the Gateway is lucrative from its affordable price point, Tiger Lake Core i5 CPU, 16 GB RAM, 1080p IPS display, and 512 GB SSD. Dig a little deeper, however, and some of the drawbacks cut a bit too deep.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.10" | 1.6 kg

Allen Ngo, Mon, 06 Sep 2021 22:29:00 +0200

87% LG Gram 17Z90P review: Flexible lightweight with a 16:10 display

Flexible office worker. With the Gram 17 17Z90P, LG delivers a performance update for the super light laptop series. In addition to bringing the hardware to the current state, some things also have changed in the design compared to the predecessor. The new version with sharper edges brings a lot of performance.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 17.00" | 1.4 kg

Marc Herter, Mon, 06 Sep 2021 22:22:00 +0200

Elecrow CrowPi 2 electronics learning laptop hands-on: Raspberry Pi 4 laptop for students

The Elecrow CrowPi 2 is a Raspberry Pi-powered laptop geared toward teaching electronics and basic computer science. The CrowPi 2 is wrapped in an innocuous laptop shell and includes more than enough gadgets and projects to keep students busy.

Sam Medley, Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +0200

86% Dell Inspiron 13 5310 review: More graphics, more battery life

The small cooling system is overextended. Dell's 13-inch Inspiron 13 5310 combines everything your heart desires: A powerful Intel-H processor with 35 watts, a dedicated graphics card, a matte sRGB display in the Full HD resolution, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports, in addition to a large 54-Wh battery. What could possibly go wrong with this?
Intel Core i5-11300H | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:59:00 +0200

77% HP 14s with Ryzen in review: Cheap laptop gives away potential

14-inch mainstreamer without highlights. The slim 14s is a bread & butter model from the manufacturer. It can be equipped with hardware from cheap to expensive. We take a look at a 2021 model with the popular Ryzen 5000 chip. Do we find the strengths of the current AMD generation confirmed here as well? Partly yes, partly no.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:13:00 +0200

86% Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH review: Ryzen 5000 laptop with large 120 Hz LCD

Ryzen and 16:10 for the masses. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 16ACH might be the result of a combination of the trends towards 16:10 displays and AMD processors. The multimedia laptop stands out with its large, high-resolution 120 Hz LCD in a less wide format and with its fast Ryzen 5000H CPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 16.00" | 2 kg

Benjamin Herzig, Sat, 04 Sep 2021 23:39:00 +0200

Smartwatch comparison: realme Watch 2 Pro vs. realme Watch S Pro

Square or round? We recently tested the round realme Watch S Pro and the angular realme Watch 2 Pro almost simultaneously. The prices of the almost identically named Pro smartwatches are quite far apart. This comparison specifically addresses the differences.

Inge Schwabe, Sat, 04 Sep 2021 14:43:00 +0200

84% Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 MK2 rugged laptop review: Iris Xe makes all the difference

350 percent faster graphics performance. The 2021 Toughbook FZ-55 MK2 is an excellent example of how far Intel has come since its Whiskey Lake-U days on the original 2019 Toughbook FZ-55 MK1. If you want to maximize performance without necessarily drawing more power, then the FZ-55 Mark 2 is a no-brainer.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 2.3 kg

Allen Ngo, Fri, 03 Sep 2021 20:09:00 +0200

81% Gigabyte G5 KC in review: Upgradeable gaming laptop

With a replaceable battery. The Gigabyte G5 KC is available starting at around 1,000 Euros (~$1,184), and it aims to win gamers' hearts over with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 and very good upgradeability. Our review will reveal how well this works.
Intel Core i5-10500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Mike Wobker, Thu, 02 Sep 2021 22:54:00 +0200

86% Fujitsu LifeBook U7311 Laptop Review: A lot of ports...

... and good maintenance options. The Fujitsu LifeBook U7311 offers a unique selection of ports and good maintenance options. The LifeBook is intended for business users and is now available with Tiger Lake CPUs.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Mike Wobker, Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:02:00 +0200

MSI Cubi 5 10M with Core i3-10110U and 27-inch monitor MD271 in review

NUC alternative? MSI Cubi 5 10M is a compact office PC without many frills. Together with the Cubi 5 10M, we also took a closer look at the MSI Modern MD271 monitor and the MSI Modern LED Lux Lightbar.
Intel Core i3-10110U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 27.00"

Sebastian Bade, Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:33:00 +0200

81% Nokia XR20 smartphone review: Water-resistant phone with elegant case

Leaves a good impression. With the Nokia XR20, the Finns intend to launch a rugged phone that is both sturdy and good-looking. Moreover, the company wants to offer a lot of performance while still keeping the phone affordable. Has Nokia taken on too much?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.67" | 248 g

Florian Schmitt, Tue, 31 Aug 2021 22:41:00 +0200

79% GPD Win Max 2021 Handheld Gaming Laptop Review: Ryzen 7 Slower Than Core i7

For gaming, Intel is faster where it matters. The Win Max sounds great on paper and its portable form factor is attractive for handheld gaming, but there are enough drawbacks for us to hit the brakes on putting down $1000 USD for this Windows 10 UMPC.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000) | 8.00" | 850 g

Allen Ngo, Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0200

RAVPOWER 120W 4-Port Desktop USB Charging Station Hands-on and Review

RAVPOWER has extended its range of high-wattage chargers with a new 120 watt (W) variant. This upgraded spec entails the potential of powering pretty much anything with a USB type-C port, some laptops included, through 2 of its 4 ports. Can its rated specs work out in real life?

Deirdre O'Donnell, Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:09:00 +0200

87% HP ZBook Studio 15 G8 Laptop Review: More Options Than Ever Before

OLED and Core i9 performance. Quality-of-life changes like OLED, RGB keyboard backlight, and the merging of GeForce and Quadro options make the latest ZBook a more versatile solution for professional workstation environments and content creators alike.
Intel Core i9-11950H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Allen Ngo, Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:23:00 +0200

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