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Nov 6
Dell XPS 13 9350 laptop review: Intel Lunar Lake is the perfect fit

85% Dell XPS 13 9350 laptop review: Intel Lunar Lake is the perfect fit

Most balanced XPS 13 option thus far. 1 The new Intel CPU provides more consistent processor performance than the XPS 13 9340 while boosting both battery life and graphics by considerable margins. The changes help make the XPS 13 an even better contender to the MacBook Air 13 series.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.40" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 06 Nov 2024 18:48
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop CPU review: No chance for Intel's Arrow Lake against AMD's new gaming CPU with 3D V-Cache and Zen 5 architecture

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop CPU review: No chance for Intel's Arrow Lake against AMD's new gaming CPU with 3D V-Cache and Zen 5 architecture

First-class gaming CPU! 1 Thanks to its 3D V-Cache technology, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D promises impressive performance, in particular when gaming. Thanks to its modern Zen 5 architecture, the new 8-core processor supposedly also offers noticeably more performance outside of gaming. In our review, we have highlighted its strengths and weaknesses, and have analyzed how it compares to other high-end CPUs on the market.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Sebastian Bade, 06 Nov 2024 15:00
Google Pixel 9 smartphone review

85% Google Pixel 9 review - The small Google smartphone has taken the wrong path

Farewell greatest camera package. 1 Aside from a flagship SoC, the compact Pixel 9 boasts an impressive update delivery timeframe as well as a super bright OLED panel. In this Notebookcheck review of the Pixel phone, you can find out whether it remains the camera benchmark for a smartphone below the 1000-dollar mark. Update: A closer look at the gaming performance of the G4 chip.
Google Tensor G4 | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 | 6.30" | 198 g
Marcus Herbrich, 06 Nov 2024 07:39
Nov 1
Huawei MatePad 12 X Notebookcheck review

83% Lightweight 12-inch tablet for college with a pen and a matte display - Huawei MatePad 12 X review

Super-thin alternative to the iPad Air. 1 On the hunt for an affordable alternative to an Apple iPad Air for school? Then the MatePad 12X could be the perfect alternative with its specially-coated PaperMatte display, stylus support as well as a complimentary keyboard cover. Is it worth buying?
HiSilicon Kirin 9000W | HiSilicon Maleoon 910 | 12.00" | 555 g
Marcus Herbrich, 01 Nov 2024 18:51
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533zm review: Modern RTX 3060 gaming laptop with many strengths

89% Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533zm review: Modern RTX 3060 gaming laptop with many strengths

Customise your Scar with 3D printing. 1 After checking out the Scar 15 G533zw with an RTX 3070 Ti, we have now also got our hands on the G533zm with an RTX 3060. The Scar laptop is customisable and offers many modern features, such Wi-Fi 6E, DDR5 RAM and Thunderbolt 4. In our review, we’ll discuss whether this features are enough to justify the fairly steep price of €1,999 (US$2,166) for an RTX 3060 gaming laptop.
Intel Core i9-12900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Christian Hintze, 01 Nov 2024 17:00
Black Ops 6 tech test with benchmarks: Light and shade in the new Call of Duty

Black Ops 6 tech test with benchmarks: Light and shade in the new Call of Duty

A step forward. While the campaign of Modern Warfare 3 had to face some harsh criticism, the single-player mode of Black Ops 6 is being much better received by the press and players. Find out in our benchmark test whether the technology lives up to the expectations of a triple-A game.
Florian Glaser, 01 Nov 2024 14:26
Oct 31
MSI Cubi NUC M1 mini PC review: Solid but pricier than the competition

66% MSI Cubi NUC M1 mini PC review: Solid but pricier than the competition

Performance-per-dollar could be better. 1 The Cubi NUC 1M doesn't necessarily do anything poorly, but it doesn't excel in any key category, either. Its high price of over $900 USD for the Core 7 configuration sticks out like a sore thumb against cheaper and faster alternatives.
Intel Core 7 150U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 660 g
Allen Ngo, 31 Oct 2024 20:43
Asus ExpertBook P5 P5405 laptop in review: Intel's M1 moment in a business laptop

86% Asus ExpertBook P5 P5405 laptop in review: Intel's M1 moment in a business laptop

Highly efficient. 1 Intel Lunar Lake promises to bring the efficiency of x86 laptops to a similar level as ARM CPUs from Qualcomm and Apple. This is mostly successful, even if the maximum multicore performance is limited. For a compact and lightweight office laptop like the Asus ExpertBook P5 P5405 though, we think other aspects matter more - like the long battery life and quiet cooling fan.
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 31 Oct 2024 19:05
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review - Top smartphone with more of a high-end feeling, also in terms of price

86% Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review - Top smartphone with more of a high-end feeling, also in terms of price

With an XL price tag. 1 Google has tweaked the Pixel 9 Pro XL in the usual ways to bring it up to date with the latest technology. This includes a full seven years of updates and a great camera setup. The prices have once again risen sharply, but our review will reveal whether this is justified.
Google Tensor G4 | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 | 6.80" | 221 g
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Oct 2024 16:05
Xiaomi Powerbank 25000 Notebookcheck review

Semi-transparent Xiaomi power bank with up to 212 watts and a color display | Practical review

Compact despite a 25,000 mAh capacity. Despite its compact measurements, the Xiaomi Powerbank 25000 features a huge battery with a capacity of over 90 Wh. In addition, the powerbank from Xiaomi delivers lighting-fast charging speeds of up to 212 watts and 140 watts of single-charge power, meaning you can also use it to charge laptops.
Marcus Herbrich, 31 Oct 2024 13:07
Acer Swift 14 AI review: The first laptop with the Arc Graphics 130V

84% Acer Swift 14 AI review: The first laptop with the Arc Graphics 130V

Long runtimes thanks to Lunar Lake. 1 Acer's Swift 14 AI is a compact and lightweight multimedia laptop which has access to Intel's brand-new and pretty efficient Lunar Lake architecture. The Arc Graphics 130V iGPU which we have yet to test had to compete with the 140V as well as its predecessors in the benchmarks.
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Arc Graphics 130V | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Florian Glaser, 31 Oct 2024 00:23
Oct 28
Ninkear A16 Pro laptop review: Affordable, powerful and quiet during use

80% Ninkear A16 Pro laptop review: Affordable, powerful and quiet during use

Even better with AMD. 1 The Ninkear A16 Pro is a surprisingly good laptop from China fitted with the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 32 GB of RAM and a 1-TB SSD for around $840. With its good features, it outperforms its sister model, the N16 Pro, and even comes close to the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 16. We found out exactly how close during our test.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
Christian Hintze, 28 Oct 2024 19:30
Apple iPhone 16

88% Apple iPhone 16 smartphone review - More innovations than one would think

New edition. 1 A bigger battery, more RAM, a new camera button, more vivid colors, and even more power: By Apple's standards, the iPhone 16 packs an above-average number of new features, making it one of the best compact smartphones on the market. Our review reveals whether it's worth purchasing or upgrading.
Apple A18 | Apple A18 GPU | 6.10" | 170 g
Manuel Masiero, 28 Oct 2024 10:45
Oct 27
Xiaomi 14T Pro smartphone review by Notebookcheck

85% Xiaomi 14T Pro smartphone review: Amazing value, amazing screen brightness

The perfect smartphone for fans of the series. 1 Xiaomi sees its 14T Pro as a high-end smartphone for less than 800 Euros (~$867). In our test, the Xiaomi smartphone, which is equipped with Leica cameras, shows an extremely high brightness with its 144-Hz AMOLED display panel. The rest of the equipment of the flagship killer hardly leaves any wishes unfulfilled either.
MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | ARM Immortalis-G720 MP12 | 6.67" | 209 g
Marcus Herbrich, 27 Oct 2024 00:47
Oct 25
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 workstation review: Heavy with supercharged graphics

86% Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 workstation review: Heavy with supercharged graphics

Nvidia RTX 4000 Ada debuts with impressive numbers. 1 The 130 W TGP graphics option makes this one of the fastest 16-inch workstations in Lenovo's portfolio. However, aspects like temperature and fan noise are warmer and noisier than average, respectively, as a result of the demanding GPU.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 3.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 Oct 2024 19:37
Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14 laptop review: Premiere for the Radeon 740M

84% Lenovo Yoga Slim 6 14 laptop review: Premiere for the Radeon 740M

An all-rounder with an OLED display. 1 While OLED panels are now widespread, the Ryzen 5 7540U is quite a rare specimen. In our review, the iGPU Radeon 740M comes face-to-face with the faster AMD models and competition from Intel.
AMD Ryzen 5 7540U | AMD Radeon 740M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 25 Oct 2024 12:19
Best portable gaming laptops 2024

Compact gaming laptop round-up 2024 - small(-ish) but mighty

Small chassis with a side of performance! Be it the super sleek OLED-equipped Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, the mighty Razer Blade 14 featuring one of the fastest RTX 4070s ever, the barebone underdogs from XMG, or Acer's newest Nitro 14 and Helios Neo 14, 2024 gave us many laptops that tried to cram as much power as possible into a 14"-15" form factor. Today, we will tell you who succeeded and who did not.
Fawad Murtaza, 25 Oct 2024 11:15
The Unify UT2 has many data backup options (Image source: Notebookcheck)

UnifyDrive UT2 hands-on review: Portable NAS with a ton of flexibility

Versatile, on-the-go backup. The UnifyDrive UT2 debuted as a portable storage solution that aims to make data backups easy. Besides support for up to 16 TB of NVMe storage, the portable NAS is compact, offers many backup options, and has a built-in battery for uninterrupted data access.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Oct 2024 06:28
Oct 24
Dockcase Smart MagSafe SSD enclosure hands-on: Storage expansion for iPhone 16 Pro Max and more

Dockcase Smart MagSafe SSD enclosure hands-on: Storage expansion for iPhone 16 Pro Max and more

Expandable storage, iOS style. The Dockcase Smart MagSafe SSD enclosure is a compact SSD shell that can magnetically attach to the back of MagSafe-compatible devices, including iPhones. It is a versatile and pocketable drive case that offers a unique method of increasing the storage of an iPhone.
Sam Medley, 24 Oct 2024 22:22
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K in review

Intel Core Ultra 5 245K review: The perfect balance between power and efficiency?

A curse and a blessing at the same time! 1 Intel is ushering in a new era with the Arrow Lake processors for the desktop sector. A new naming scheme, a new architecture, and lower power consumption are some of the major changes. In this review, you can find out what other changes there are in detail and how well the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K performs in everyday use and in gaming.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Sebastian Bade, 24 Oct 2024 17:00
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Arrow Lake-S review

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Arrow Lake-S Review: $589 CPU sacrifices gaming crown to match AMD Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 in power efficiency

Power-efficient but gaming deficient. 1 Intel's new Arrow Lake-S Core Ultra 9 285 introduces a new compute tile layout that sacrifices hyperthreading and aims to win over enthusiasts with significant efficiency improvements. While the Core Ultra 9 285K does indeed deliver on raw CPU performance and efficiency, it loses badly to Intel Raptor Lake-S Refresh and AMD Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 offerings in gaming.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 32.00"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Oct 2024 17:00
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 fitness tracker review - A classic in its ninth edition

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 fitness tracker review - A classic in its ninth edition

Change of generation. 1 The Smart Band from Xiaomi—also known as Mi Band—is a typical fitness tracker. Lightweight and slim, it hardly catches the eye. However, the ninth generation is significantly brighter than its predecessor and measures even more accurately. Our review will reveal all the new generation's strengths and weaknesses.
1.62" | 27 g
Benedikt Winkel, 24 Oct 2024 14:17
Oct 23
Khadas Mind 2 review: Portable mini PC now with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4

74% Khadas Mind 2 review: Portable mini PC now with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4

The significantly better Mind Mini PC. 1 Khadas is updating its current model range of the Mind series and is now equipping it with new Intel processors. We take a closer look at the Khadas Mind 2 with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and evaluate the performance based on numerous measurements and benchmarks. As it turns out, the manufacturer has not only updated the SoC.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 437 g
Sebastian Bade, 23 Oct 2024 20:07
Gigabyte G5 KF5 2024 laptop review: RTX 4060 gaming at a bargain price - is the deal worth it?

76% Gigabyte G5 KF5 2024 laptop review: RTX 4060 gaming at a bargain price - is the deal worth it?

Mega bargain? 1 Intel Core i7-13620H, an RTX 4060, plus 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD — all for 899 euros. You can't get an RTX 4060 gamer much cheaper at the moment. We check whether the latest G5 is worth the money and a candidate for our list of the best value gaming laptops.
Intel Core i7-13620H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg
Christian Hintze, 23 Oct 2024 19:35
Oct 22
Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 laptop in review: The hidden Lenovo Legion for creators

85% Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 laptop in review: The hidden Lenovo Legion for creators

Performance above all. 1 The Lenovo ThinkBook 16p Gen 5 IRX is the most powerful model of the SMB laptop series ThinkBook. With a wide gamut display, the strongest i9 for laptops and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, it targets the creator and multimedia market. But not only creators might find it attractive - the ThinkBook is also gaming-ready.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Oct 2024 18:27
Oct 21
Beelink GTI12 Ultra EX Docking Station mini PC review: More affordable than expected

77% Beelink GTI12 Ultra EX Docking Station mini PC review: More affordable than expected

Gaming-ready mini PC and eGPU for under $1000 USD. 1 Mini PC eGPU docking stations were both uncommon and pricey just a few years ago, but the Beelink EX dock is one of the least expensive options thus far without needing to sacrifice features or quality along the way.
Intel Core i9-12900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Oct 2024 21:33
Roborock Qrevo Slim review

Roborock Qrevo Slim review: How good is the ultra-slim robot vacuum without a laser tower?

Roborock's brand-new Qrevo Slim is an innovative robot vacuum cleaner with a mopping function that doesn't rely on a conventional laser tower. Instead, it features the new StarSight system. Our review of the Roborock Qrevo Slim will reveal how well it works.
Marcus Schwarten, 21 Oct 2024 15:26
Oct 20
The Wooting 80HE strikes a balance between edgy gamer looks and a more premium aesthetic and feel. (Image source: Julian van der Merwe / Notebookcheck)

Wooting 80HE review: Near-flawless Hall-effect gaming keyboard

The gold standard for gaming keyboards. The 80% Wooting 80HE proves itself in our hands-on test, sporting convenient, OS-agnostic customization software, solid build quality, and an exceptional typing experience. But is it worth the $202 price tag?
Julian van der Merwe, 20 Oct 2024 20:21
Oct 19
Motorola Edge 50 smartphone review – When luxury features meet a mid-range price

79% Motorola Edge 50 smartphone review – When luxury features meet a mid-range price

Framelessly good. 1 The Motorola Edge 50 is barely bigger than its predecessor, but it features a larger screen and a much more powerful battery. In addition, it boasts lots of storage and speedy 6 GHz WLAN. This is all good news, but are there also negatives about the phone?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 644 | 6.70" | 180 g
Florian Schmitt, 19 Oct 2024 15:35
Oct 18
Motorola Moto G35 smartphone review – Yes, the processor is slow but it's still a fun device.

72% Motorola Moto G35 smartphone review – Yes, the processor is slow but it's still a fun device.

A cheap entertainer. 1 With the Moto G35, Motorola is bringing a smartphone to the market with a big screen, decent resolution and a modern case. It can be yours for quite a bit less than $200 and also possesses entertainment qualities, thanks to DRM certification and good stereo speakers.
UNISOC Tangula T760 | ARM Mali-G57 MP4 | 6.72" | 188 g
Florian Schmitt, 18 Oct 2024 13:58
Oct 17
Logitech MX Creative Console hands-on review: A handy content creation tool that takes effort to configure

Logitech MX Creative Console hands-on review: A handy content creation tool that takes effort to configure

Competition for Elgato's creative hardware. The Logitech Creative Console consists of a "keypad" similar to the Stream Deck with nine LCD buttons and a "dialpad" which can be used with dials and buttons for fine adjustments in apps. Its recommended retail price of $199.99 includes a three-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud. But are its setup and software features enough to satisfy professional users?
Alexander Pensler, 17 Oct 2024 13:06
Oct 16
Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 AMD laptop review: Powerful hardware in a modest guise

85% Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 AMD laptop review: Powerful hardware in a modest guise

Inner values. 1 It may not be chic, but it is certainly robust with immaculate connectivity options. The business laptop allows users to work at lightning speed while offering ambitious graphics performance. Adding to this are all the usual security functions. Its main compromises are likely ones that pragmatists can stomach.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U | AMD Radeon 680M | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Mario Petzold, 16 Oct 2024 16:11
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 review: Without TrackPoint buttons, with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060

84% Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 review: Without TrackPoint buttons, with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060

P1 with hint of ThinkPad Z. 1 For the new Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, the new design is the main attraction. The high-end workstation is more premium, repairable and easier to use. At its core lies the new haptic Sensel touchpad, which successfully takes over the function of the formerly dedicated TrackPoint buttons.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 16 Oct 2024 15:33
OnePlus Pad 2 review – On par with the iPad Air, but at half the price.

86% OnePlus Pad 2 review – On par with the iPad Air, but at half the price.

Well-rounded. 1 Plenty of power, storage and screen real estate: The OnePlus Pad 2 has lots to offer. The China-based OnePlus strives to compete with major players in the tablet business whilst considerably undercutting them in price. In this review, we’ll explore whether this formula for success holds up this time around.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 12.10" | 584 g
Florian Schmitt, 16 Oct 2024 12:40
Oct 15
Motorola Edge 50 Neo smartphone review – Compact or a big display? This phone can do both.

77% Motorola Edge 50 Neo smartphone review – Compact or a big display? This phone can do both.

The bezels are gone! 1 The Edge 50 Neo belongs to Motorola's high-end series and is a rather handy smartphone. However, its slim bezels allow it to still have a relatively large display. But, a previous trademark series feature is missing in this premium mid-range phone...
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | ARM Mali-G615 MP2 | 6.40" | 171 g
Florian Schmitt, 15 Oct 2024 18:29
Chuwi Hi10 Max convertible in review - An affordable alternative to the Surface Pro with Intel CPU

79% Chuwi Hi10 Max convertible in review - An affordable alternative to the Surface Pro with Intel CPU

3K IPS display. 1 Chuwi has released the new Hi10 Max, a low-cost tablet with an IPS screen, an Intel processor, and Windows 11 Home. For a total of US$319, the package also includes a stylus and an attachable backlit keyboard. However, you shouldn't have overly high expectations regarding performance and battery life.
Intel Processor N100 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 12.96" | 768 g
Andreas Osthoff, 15 Oct 2024 15:37
Oct 14
Test Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Smartwatch

Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 LTE (44 mm) review - Samsung smartwatch makes a giant leap in performance

Galaxy AI fails to add value. 1 The Galaxy Watch7 can look forward to numerous upgrades. The new BioActive sensor on the Samsung smartwatch is particularly promising. Thanks to the Exynos W1000, the battery problems of the Galaxy watches should also be a thing of the past. A must-buy for Samsung users?
Samsung Exynos W1000 | ARM Mali-G68 MP2 | 1.50" | 33.8 g
Marcus Herbrich, 14 Oct 2024 11:57
Oct 13
Sharge CarbonMag 5K and 10K wireless power bank hands-on review: MagSafe and Qi2 with style

Sharge CarbonMag 5K and 10K wireless power bank hands-on review: MagSafe and Qi2 with style

Carbon-fiber comes to wireless power banks in these sleek new accessories. Sharge's latest wireless power banks are the first to bear the brand's new Forged Carbon Fiber construction. They come in 5,000mAh (5K) and 10,000mAh (10K) variants, the latter of which supports the Qi2 standard for new Android smartphones well as MagSafe for iPhones. Can their performance match their style?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Oct 2024 19:43
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review - Lots of small improvements for the top smartphone

89% Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review - Lots of small improvements for the top smartphone

Ahoy, camera button! 1 The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple's largest smartphone. Its display has once again grown and this year, a dedicated camera button has found its way onto the iPhone. However, it has more to offer than just that, even if Apple Intelligence isn't yet available in the EU.
Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 Pro GPU | 6.90" | 227 g
Daniel Schmidt, 13 Oct 2024 18:46
Zotac Zone review: Display galore with class-leading inputs

Zotac Zone review: Display galore with class-leading inputs

The first Windows-based handheld with a 120 Hz OLED. 1 With its first-ever mobile Console, Zotac is venturing into completely new territories, and while the Zone comes with many fresh ideas and simply the best inputs you can get your fingertips on right now, the 7" OLED-equipped handheld might need a bit more refinement in the software department.
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 7.00" | 692 g
Anubhav Sharma, 13 Oct 2024 14:15
Ulefone Armor 27T Pro review - Rugged phone with night vision and thermal imaging camera

72% Ulefone Armor 27T Pro review - Rugged phone with night vision and thermal imaging camera

Universal tool. 1 The Ulefone Armor 27T Pro is a rugged smartphone that not only impresses with its durability but also boasts several special technical features. These include a night vision camera and a FLIR camera, as well as a uSmart connector for connectable accessories. We put it to the test.
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.78" | 441 g
Daniel Schmidt, 13 Oct 2024 13:06
Minisforum MS-A1 review: Workstation supports various AMD CPUs and offers space for four SSDs

77% Minisforum MS-A1 review: Workstation supports various AMD CPUs and offers space for four SSDs

Workstation without a dedicated graphics card? 1 The Minisforum MS-A1 is a mini PC advertised as a compact workstation. Our test examines how the MS-A1, based on the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, performs in everyday and demanding tasks such as video editing and gaming. Despite its small size, it promises high performance and versatile application options - ideal for users who need little space but a lot of power.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | AMD Radeon 780M | 1.7 kg
Sebastian Bade, 13 Oct 2024 12:51
Oct 12
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V performance debut: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 15 Aura laptop review

84% Intel Core Ultra 7 256V performance debut: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 15 Aura laptop review

First 15-inch Yoga laptop in years. 1 The Snapdragon Elite series just got a lot less attractive now that Lunar Lake can offer comparable battery life. For optimal gaming performance, however, a Zen 5 alternative is still recommended.
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 15.30" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Oct 2024 01:49
Oct 11
Short review of the Orico M20 portable SSD: How does the external SSD with 2 TB of storage space perform in practice?

Short review of the Orico M20 portable SSD: How does the external SSD with 2 TB of storage space perform in practice?

The Orico M20 external SSD with 2 TB offers high speeds and ample storage space in a compact, durable design. In this review, we test its read and write speeds, assess its suitability for everyday use, and evaluate its build quality to see if it meets expectations.
Sebastian Bade, 11 Oct 2024 17:45
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 AMD laptop review: Cuts corners (mostly) in the right places

84% Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 AMD laptop review: Cuts corners (mostly) in the right places

Good performance. 1 The second edition of the no-frills ThinkPad E16 now offers decent graphics performance. Apart from that, everything looks like a ThinkPad from the premium and, as you would expect, more expensive series - with a few crucial cuts.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS | AMD Radeon 660M | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Mario Petzold, 11 Oct 2024 14:54
Oct 10
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

88% Apple iPhone 16 Pro smartphone review - The small Pro phone with the big display

Small powerhouse. 1 If you want the best iPhone, then you'll have to reach for the Pro series, as only here will you get a 120 Hz display, the fastest SoC and the best cameras. Exactly this is offered by the iPhone 16 Pro and much more, as by Apple's standards, lots has been changed on the new Pro model. It even features the same camera setup as the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 Pro GPU | 6.30" | 199 g
Manuel Masiero, 10 Oct 2024 13:53
Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version in review - A hot deal beyond the price

82% Nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version in review - A hot deal beyond the price

Let it burn! 1 Even though the Nubia Z60 Ultra is still relatively new, an improved version is already being reissued. Due to Nubia's primary focus on improving the device with a speedier SoC and a new camera sensor, the two models are very identical in terms of design. Check out the review to see if these changes have improved the already excellent budget flagship.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.80" | 246 g
Daniel Schmidt, 10 Oct 2024 12:02
Oct 8
Until Dawn benchmark test: Tough GPU requirements

Until Dawn benchmark test: Tough GPU requirements

A mixed remake. It's not uncommon for PC gamers to have to wait a long time for ports of console games. Until Dawn, however, has almost set a new record at just under 10 years. Read our tech check to find out whether the graphics are still up to date.
Florian Glaser, 08 Oct 2024 13:47
MSI Sword 16 HX in review

79% MSI Sword 16 HX Laptop Review: Gaming powerhouse stifled by an unimpressive screen

Needs more time on the whetstone. 1 The MSI Sword 16 HX has all the bells and whistles of a modern-day gaming laptop, complete with an Intel Core i7-14700HX, a 115 Watts Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, 1 TB SSD, and a 16-inch 144 Hz WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) screen. In this review, we determine how the Sword 16 HX fares against peers with similar hardware and look at some of its strengths and compromises.
Intel Core i7-14700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg
Anil Ganti, 08 Oct 2024 10:17
Oct 7
Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 smartphone review

85% Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 smartphone review - The superlative ultra-thin 8-inch foldable phone

Extremely lightweight foldable phone. 1 The Mix Fold 4 has an OLED panel almost 8 inches in size, but it is barely any heavier and thicker than a normal high-end phone. The Xiaomi phone, equipped with Leica cameras, doesn't have to hide from a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. But did the Mix Fold fully impress us in our test?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 7.98" | 226 g
Marcus Herbrich, 07 Oct 2024 14:25
Oct 6
Final Fantasy XVI review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Final Fantasy XVI review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Not for the faint-hearted. Almost a year after the PS5 release, Square Enix has launched the highly acclaimed Final Fantasy XVI for PC. We examined the graphics card requirements for various resolutions and configurations.
Florian Glaser, 06 Oct 2024 00:15
Oct 5
Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 performance debut: HP OmniBook Ultra 14 laptop review

88% Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 performance debut: HP OmniBook Ultra 14 laptop review

Peak mobile Zen 5. 1 For just over a grand, the OmniBook Ultra 14 offers massive performance gains when compared to other subnotebooks in its price range. Some cut corners have been made to the display, but they're nothing that most users can't live with.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 | AMD Radeon 890M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2024 23:45
Huawei Watch D2 Smartwatch review - Medical blood pressure measurement on the wrist

Huawei Watch D2 Smartwatch review - Medical blood pressure measurement on the wrist

Small air pump. 1 The Huawei Watch D2 is a blood pressure monitor and much more. ECG and blood pressure measurements are medically certified and start automatically. Huawei also installed a speaker in the new model and designed the watch to look more stylish.
1.82" | 83 g
Benedikt Winkel, 05 Oct 2024 16:06
Oct 4
Minisforum BD790i review: Mini-ITX mainboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and PCIe 5.0 as a basis for small gaming PCs

Minisforum BD790i review: Mini-ITX mainboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and PCIe 5.0 as a basis for small gaming PCs

Mobile SoC meets desktop motherboard. The Minisforum BD790i mainboard promises a great deal of performance and, as a result, could be an excellent basis for compact Mini-ITX PCs. We took a look at t...
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | AMD Radeon 610M
Sebastian Bade, 04 Oct 2024 19:32
Acer Aspire 16 2024 review: Multimedia all-rounder without a multimedia-worthy screen

79% Acer Aspire 16 2024 review: Multimedia all-rounder without a multimedia-worthy screen

"Multimediocre" display. 1 Priced at €899, the 2024 Aspire 16 A16-51GM-77G2 pairs the low-power, current-gen Core 7 150U with the ageing RTX 2050. The laptop is meant to be a budget all-round multimedia laptop. In this review, we’ll discuss whether Acer manages to accomplish this goal.
Intel Core 7 150U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Christian Hintze, 04 Oct 2024 15:19
Intel Lunar Lake CPU analysis - The Core Ultra 7 258V's multi-core performance is disappointing, but its everyday efficiency is good

Intel Lunar Lake CPU analysis - The Core Ultra 7 258V's multi-core performance is disappointing, but its everyday efficiency is good

Goodbye hyperthreading. 5 After the release of the Snapdragon X Elite chips as well as the AMD Zen 5 CPUs, Intel has finally launched its new Lunar Lake mobile processors. These are completely new chips with a focus on efficiency—plus, Intel has done without hyperthreading for the first time. But how efficient are the new models really and has too much performance perhaps been sacrificed? Update: Benchmarks results for Core Ultra 7 256V, Core Ultra 9 288V
Andreas Osthoff, 04 Oct 2024 02:26
Intel Lunar Lake iGPU analysis - Arc Graphics 140V is faster and more efficient than Radeon 890M

Intel Lunar Lake iGPU analysis - Arc Graphics 140V is faster and more efficient than Radeon 890M

2 The Intel Lunar Lake processors are equipped with new integrated graphics adapters featuring second-generation Xe cores. We evaluated the performance and efficiency of the new Arc Graphics 140V, which is equipped with 8 Xe cores. Update: Additional benchmarks for Adobe, gaming at 28W and for the fastest 140V as well as the 16 GB version
Andreas Osthoff, 03 Oct 2024 14:51
Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406 laptop review - Excellent everyday laptop with Intel Lunar Lake

88% Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406 laptop review - Excellent everyday laptop with Intel Lunar Lake

The fastest iGPU. 1 Asus has presented its first laptop featuring Intel's new Lunar Lake processors, namely the Zenbook S 14. It comes with a 14-inch OLED screen, 32 GB RAM, a ceraluminum coating and the fastest iGPU currently on the market. Update: More benchmarks including Adobe, gaming & XeSS
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 02 Oct 2024 23:57
Oct 2
PocketBook Verse Pro Color review – A color display and audiobooks in a compact e-reader

70% PocketBook Verse Pro Color review – A color display and audiobooks in a compact e-reader

To read or be read to? 1 With its 6-inch, color e-ink display and Bluetooth to connect to speakers or headphones, you can use the PocketBook Verse Pro Color to enjoy both e-books, comics and even audio books. Does the cheap and portable e-reader do enough to impress in our review?
unknown | unknown | 6.00" | 182 g
Florian Schmitt, 02 Oct 2024 19:39
Photo comparison: We explored the Bamberg World Heritage Site with two high-quality mid-range cell phones

Photo comparison: We explored the Bamberg World Heritage Site with two high-quality mid-range cell phones

Does it always have to be a high-end phone for travel pictures? We took two high-quality mid-range phones to the Franconian World Heritage city of Bamberg to find out. Our two contenders: the OnePlus Nord 4 and the Honor 200 Pro.
Florian Schmitt, 02 Oct 2024 11:14
Oct 1
HP ZBook Power 16 G11 A review: Powerful workstation with AMD Zen 4

85% HP ZBook Power 16 G11 A review: Powerful workstation with AMD Zen 4

Hawk Point for professionals. 1 The ZBook Power 15 series has grown up to a more modern 16-inch form factor. The larger and heavier size, however, has unfortunately not translated to faster graphics performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 01 Oct 2024 18:44
Apple iPhone 16 Plus smartphone review – The big one with a new design and lots of buttons

86% Apple iPhone 16 Plus smartphone review – The big one with a new design and lots of buttons

Button panel and lots of stamina. 1 If you're on the hunt for an Apple phone with a large display surface, then the iPhone 16 Plus may be a not-quite-so-expensive option. This year, it has been given lots of new features such as a touch-controlled camera button, a multi-functional Action button as well as a bigger battery. So, a clear purchase recommendation?
Apple A18 | Apple A18 GPU | 6.70" | 199 g
Florian Schmitt, 01 Oct 2024 16:04
Honor MagicPad 2

85% Honor MagicPad 2 Tablet Review - 12.3-inch, 144-Hz OLED price-cutter

Impressive. 1 £600 is a lot of money for a tablet. The slim Honor MagicPad 2, however, gives you a lot in return: It is one of the most affordable 12-inch tablets with an OLED display. Its 144 Hz refresh rate, 3K resolution, 8 speakers and speedy Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 complete the first-rate spec sheet. But how does it fare IRL? We took a closer look in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 | 12.30" | 555 g
Manuel Masiero, 01 Oct 2024 15:44
Sep 30
Test Nubia Z60S Pro smartphone

85% Nubia Z60S Pro Review: Flagship killer smartphone with an unusual 35 mm primary camera

Photo quality that impresses. 1 The Nubia Z60S Pro is offered at the price of a mid-range phone but sports a few flagship features, such as an IP68 rating, tri-band GNSS, and up to 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Read our review to find out whether this makes the Nubia smartphone a recommended purchase.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 6.78" | 220 g
Marcus Herbrich, 30 Sep 2024 07:48
Sep 29
EA Sports FC 25 review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

EA Sports FC 25 review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

New wine in old bottles. EA's soccer series is notorious for making minimal changes from one year to the next. Even with the most recent version, you often need a magnifying glass to spot the improvements. Check out our benchmark test to see what hardware you'll need to run the game.
Florian Glaser, 29 Sep 2024 15:59
Sep 28
Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro review

Huawei Watch GT 5 Pro review - Stylish titanium smartwatch with ECG and much more

Comeback. 1 With the Watch GT 5 Pro, Huawei is once again introducing a Pro model in its GT series after a one-year break. The premium smartwatch offers an ECG and other health features, a bright AMOLED, and GPS in a stylish and robust titanium casing. Our test reveals whether the smartwatch delivers what it promises.
1.43" | 53 g
Marcus Schwarten, 28 Sep 2024 10:31
Sep 27
Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G review – An attractive, affordable tablet with a large screen surface

79% Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G review – An attractive, affordable tablet with a large screen surface

Display giant. 1 If bigger means better when it comes to your choice of tablet, then the Xiaomi Redmi Pad Pro 5G may be an attractive option: Its 12.1-inch display has more than enough space without the device being all too heavy—plus, its price of under US$400 also isn't the highest. We took a closer look at the tablet with a metal case in this review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | 12.10" | 571 g
Florian Schmitt, 27 Sep 2024 19:35
Eleglide C1 trekking e-bike review: 27.5-inch wheels with mid-motor and a questionable design choice

Eleglide C1 trekking e-bike review: 27.5-inch wheels with mid-motor and a questionable design choice

Dimmed backlight. 1 The Eleglide C1 is a relatively affordable trekking e-bike with a mid-motor, suspension fork, 522 Wh battery, and 7-speed gears. We tested the electric bike, priced at US$1.448, and report on whether it’s fun to ride and what characterises the bike.
Christian Hintze, 27 Sep 2024 17:29
JONR P20 Pro vacuum and mopping robot hands-on review: All-rounder with minor weaknesses

JONR P20 Pro vacuum and mopping robot hands-on review: All-rounder with minor weaknesses

Early struggles. The JONR P20 Pro robot vacuum cleaner offers a mopping function with a mobile mop including obstacle avoidance and adaptive edge cleaning, a high suction power of 8,000 Pa and a convenient cleaning station. Read our review to find out how this affordable, feature-packed vacuuming and mopping robot performs in real-world use.
Alexander Pensler, 27 Sep 2024 16:50
Lenovo Legion 9 16IRX9 (Legion 9i) review: How high-end is the RTX 4090 gamer?

84% Lenovo Legion 9 16IRX9 (Legion 9i) review: How high-end is the RTX 4090 gamer?

Mean machine. 1 "Forged carbon", "reinforced with 90 % recycled magnesium", plus an update to Intel's Gen14 CPUs including AI functions. This, together with the RTX 4090, is included in the 3,800-dollar luxury gamer. Our test will reveal whether the new processor really makes the Legion 9 better or whether you can save a bit by buying last year's model. Update: A BIOS update has arrived that fixes the frame rate issues.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg
Christian Hintze, 26 Sep 2024 23:13
Sep 26
Abxylute S9 mobile game controller hands-on: Quality gamepad with a USB DAC and headphone jack surprise. (Image source: Abxylute)

Abxylute S9 mobile game controller hands-on: Quality gamepad with a USB DAC and headphone jack surprise

A stretchable Xbox controller at a mid-range price? Abxylute has launched the S9 mobile controller for smartphones and tablets on Kickstarter. As our hands-on test revealed, the controller is immediately satisfying for its nice Xbox controller-like feel. Additional touches include a 3.5mm headphone jack with DAC, Hall effect triggers and sticks, and customizable D-pads, analog stick caps, and grip covers.
David Chien, 26 Sep 2024 21:53
Xiaomi Mix Flip smartphone review

83% Xiaomi Mix Flip review - Foldable smartphone with Leica cameras finally puts Samsung under pressure

Where did the crease go? 1 The Mix Flip brings a lot of what is currently possible with a compact foldable smartphone. Particularly the huge secondary display of the Xiaomi smartphone makes the Galaxy Flip 6 look a bit aged in comparison. But the rest of the equipment is also impressive for the first flip smartphone generation from Xiaomi.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.86" | 190 g
Marcus Herbrich, 26 Sep 2024 17:50
Sep 24
GMK NucBox K9 mini PC review: Core Ultra 5 125H with Arc 7 graphics

67% GMK NucBox K9 mini PC review: Core Ultra 5 125H with Arc 7 graphics

The NucBox K6 is faster. 1 The Core Ultra 5 125H may make for a smarter PC, but that doesn't necessarily mean a faster one. Raw performance sits behind the older and cheaper Ryzen 7 7840HS by decent margins.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Arc 7-Core iGPU | 528 g
Allen Ngo, 24 Sep 2024 18:17
Sep 23
God of War Ragnarök review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

God of War Ragnarök review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

The Return of Kratos. Almost three years after its predecessor, God of War Ragnarök is set to be released for PC. While many gamers are frustrated by the PSN requirement, the technology and system requirements are quite impressive. We have created numerous benchmarks for this review.
Florian Glaser, 23 Sep 2024 18:56
Schenker XMG Evo 14 (M24) laptop review - A good allrounder with a Ryzen 8000 and up to 96 GB RAM

85% Schenker XMG Evo 14 (M24) laptop review - A good allrounder with a Ryzen 8000 and up to 96 GB RAM

Ultrabook without compromises? 1 The Schenker XMG Evo 14 is a compact 14-inch laptop with a whole load of connections and good maintenance options. Its high-resolution 120 Hz IPS panel is matte and customers can choose between CPUs from AMD and Intel.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Sep 2024 18:51
Sep 22
Pico 4 Ultra hands-on: The MR headset is an affordable alternative to the Vision Pro - with limitations

Pico 4 Ultra hands-on: The MR headset is an affordable alternative to the Vision Pro - with limitations

An alternative to Apple Vision Pro with potential and room for improvement 1 The Pico 4 Ultra is a new VR headset with a wide variety of use cases, great image quality and decent MR functions. Although the system can certainly be used as a cheaper alternative to the Apple Vision Pro, it does come with some limitations - these could, however, be solved with the help of software updates.
Silvio Werner, 22 Sep 2024 20:08
Sep 21
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 laptop review - Near-silent companion powered by Snapdragon X Elite

85% Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 laptop review - Near-silent companion powered by Snapdragon X Elite

Extremely short battery life. 1 The Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 boasts an ultra-slim design with a 14-inch 120 Hz OLED touchscreen and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. It delivers solid performance for everyday tasks and operates quietly, but the Copilot+ PC disappoints when it comes to battery life.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Sep 2024 16:50
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny review: Mini workstation with Intel Core i9-14900, 64 GB RAM and Nvidia T1000

74% Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny review: Mini workstation with Intel Core i9-14900, 64 GB RAM and Nvidia T1000

Powerful and modular! 1 The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny with Intel Core i9-14900 and Nvidia T1000 impresses with extreme performance in the smallest of spaces. In our test, we analyze how much power this mini PC packs. Find out in the article whether the compact workstation lives up to the high expectations!
Intel Core i9-14900 | NVIDIA T1000 | 1.5 kg
Sebastian Bade, 21 Sep 2024 11:18
Huawei Watch GT 5 review - Stylish smartwatch impresses with many functions

Huawei Watch GT 5 review - Stylish smartwatch impresses with many functions

Grand Turismo. 1 The Watch GT series enters the next round and presents a more discreet design. However, the Watch GT 5 also adopts new sensors, a brighter display, and is more resistant. It is also compatible with all common platforms. What could possibly go wrong?
1.43" | 48 g
Daniel Schmidt, 21 Sep 2024 11:02
Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme review: Sturdy tablet with full sRGB colors

82% Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme review: Sturdy tablet with full sRGB colors

Dell's first 10-inch fully-rugged tablet. 1 The Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme is a modernized Windows tablet with multiple USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, Intel 12th gen CPUs, great colors, and tons of connectivity options all in a 10-inch form factor.
Intel Core i7-1260U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 10.00" | 1.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Sep 2024 03:19
Sep 20
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G review - An almost unrivalled flip phone continues to improve

85% Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 5G review - An almost unrivalled flip phone continues to improve

The Flip goes on. 1 Once again, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 sees some small improvements this year: A new SoC, optimized cameras, IP certification, a brighter display and more. In particular, Samsung has made decisive steps forward regarding updates. Our extensive review has everything you need to know.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.70" | 187 g
Daniel Schmidt, 20 Sep 2024 21:10
Sep 19
Maingear ML-16 MK2 laptop review: GeForce RTX 4070 performance for a decent price

81% Maingear ML-16 MK2 laptop review: GeForce RTX 4070 performance for a decent price

Like Schenker but for North America. 1 The ML-16 MK2 emphasises GPU power, price, and thinness to be an attractive option for gamers or creators constantly on the move. The drawbacks, however, are difficult to ignore in the most literal sense as the fans can be quite loud.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 19 Sep 2024 19:13
Honor Magic V Flip

80% Honor Magic V Flip smartphone review - The slim flip-phone has the brightest displays

Record foldable. 1 Honor hasn't only equipped its Magic V Flip with particularly bright displays. At 4 inches in size, its outer display is also currently one of the largest of its kind—plus, it runs at 120 Hz. The phone's performance is just as impressive and its battery life is also above-average. So, a clear purchase recommendation? Yes and no, because as our test showed, the 6.8-inch phone isn't suitable for everyone, despite its many top marks.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.80" | 193 g
Manuel Masiero, 19 Sep 2024 17:24
Sep 18
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 review - The powerful multimedia laptop with AMD Zen 5 and 120-Hz OLED

85% Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 review - The powerful multimedia laptop with AMD Zen 5 and 120-Hz OLED

Ryzen AI 9 365 and Radeon 880M. 1 Lenovo has equipped its Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 with a new AMD Zen 5 processor in combination with a high-resolution 120-Hz OLED screen. Its performance is great and the same can be said for its picture quality, whereas the laptop's fans can get pretty loud.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Radeon 880M | 14.50" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 18 Sep 2024 16:17
HP Envy 17-da0076ng review

80% HP Envy 17 Multimedia-Laptop review - Cutting the wrong corners

Envying mediocrity? 1 HP has updated its Envy 17 and equipped it with an up-to-date Intel Core Ultra 7 and an RTX 3050. But this hardware upgrade comes with a downgrade. One we find hard to accept. The display of this top-range device has been stripped of an important feature.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg
Marc Herter, 18 Sep 2024 14:47
Photo comparison: Exploring historic Heidelberg with two flip phones

Photo comparison: Exploring historic Heidelberg with two flip phones

Though useful, can flip phones really provide high-quality images? We investigated this by testing the cameras on a vacation to the baroque city of Heidelberg, using both the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra.
Florian Schmitt, 18 Sep 2024 12:16
Sep 17
RayNeo Air 2s and Pocket TV pair well together (Image source: Notebookcheck)

RayNeo Air 2s and Pocket TV hands-on review: Portable 201-inch screen entertainment

With the Air 2s, RayNeo promised a better viewing experience than the Air 2, mainly due to the improvements made with the Light Engine. Paired with the Pocket TV, the new XR glasses do have the potential to be a great travel companion.
Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Sep 2024 19:17
Sep 16
Xiaomi Buds 5 headphones review

Xiaomi Buds 5 TWS review – Insider tip with Spatial Audio and aptX Lossless for the price-conscious

More codecs are hardly possible in this price range. The focus of Xiaomi's Buds 5 lies in wearing comfort and extensive features. The wireless semi-in-ears feature Hi-Res Audio, active noise cancellation (ANC) and AI. The Xiaomi Buds are an affordable alternative for all those who don't want to spend 200 dollars or more on a pair of headphones.
Marcus Herbrich, 16 Sep 2024 14:23
Sep 15
Amazfit T-Rex 3 review - The durable smartwatch that's not scared of extreme conditions

Amazfit T-Rex 3 review - The durable smartwatch that's not scared of extreme conditions

Jurassic Watch. 1 The T-Rex series from Amazfit is aimed at those looking for a robust fitness smartwatch - including the T-Rex 3. In the test, it seeks to impress with a super-bright display, long battery life, and precise sports tracking. Read on to find out whether it succeeds.
1.50" | 68.3 g
Daniel Schmidt, 15 Sep 2024 08:37
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G5 laptop review: Affordable AMD ThinkPad now much more modern

85% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G5 laptop review: Affordable AMD ThinkPad now much more modern

L14 goes 16:10. 1 With the 2024 update, Lenovo modernizes its L series in key aspects. This is especially true for the AMD variant: Finally, Lenovo abandons the Ryzen 5000 platform. By doing so, buyers of the new ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 AMD get to enjoy modern features like USB4 and DDR5.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U | AMD Radeon 660M | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Sep 2024 00:15
Sep 14
Motorola Razr 50 smartphone review – The most affordable flip phone gets a large second display

77% Motorola Razr 50 smartphone review – The most affordable flip phone gets a large second display

Does cutting corners still work? 1 While you still had to accept a tiny external display with the predecessor, the Motorola Razr 50 shows that this doesn't have to be the case even at a price of less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,109). Otherwise, most things remain unchanged from the previous generation, so is this enough for a successful update?
MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | ARM Mali-G615 MP2 | 6.90" | 188 g
Florian Schmitt, 14 Sep 2024 20:29
Nothing Phone 2a Plus smartphone review

80% Nothing Phone (2a) Plus review - The stylish smartphone with an exclusive processor that doesn't cost a lot

Where buyers get more phone than expected. 1 The Phone 2a Plus uses the basis of Nothing's most popular smartphone and, according to the manufacturer, has been improved in three key areas. Read our review of the Nothing Phone (2a)'s sister model to find out what these are and what surprises the inexpensive Nothing phone has in store.
MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G | ARM Mali-G610 MP4 | 6.70" | 190 g
Marcus Herbrich, 14 Sep 2024 16:09
Sep 13
Sharge Disk Plus hands-on review: Snap-on storage expansion for Legion Go, iPhone and other mobile devices

Sharge Disk Plus hands-on review: Snap-on storage expansion for Legion Go, iPhone and other mobile devices

The Disk Plus is Sharge's latest external SSD, and purports to beat its predecessor in terms of portability and innovative features. They include space for a new detachable cable and a MagSafe-like system despite being only 0.24 inches tall. Can the new universal M.2 housing live up to its Kickstarter hype?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Sep 2024 18:29
Asus ProArt PZ13 review - The durable OLED convertible with a Snapdragon X Plus

85% Asus ProArt PZ13 review - The durable OLED convertible with a Snapdragon X Plus

For creators on the go. 1 Asus' new ProArt PZ13 is a relatively robust convertible for creative users who also want to be able to do their work in adverse conditions. The new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus from Qualcomm powers the device, which ensures long runtimes, among other things. However, the same as on the other ProArt models, its OLED touchscreen is limited to 60 Hz.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 13.30" | 874 g
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Sep 2024 16:37
Sep 12
Core Ultra 7 164U performance debut: Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable review

83% Core Ultra 7 164U performance debut: Dell Latitude 7350 Detachable review

Vapor chamber cooling on a Windows tablet. 1 The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 gets its strongest competitor yet with the latest Latitude 7350 2-in-1. The Dell system has a lot going for it including the uncommon Core Ultra U7 CPU, but it's not quite the homerun we were expecting.
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U | Intel Graphics 4-Cores iGPU (Arc) | 13.00" | 865 g
Allen Ngo, 12 Sep 2024 19:25
Sep 11
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

Co-op cracker. Who would have thought beforehand that Space Marine 2 would receive such positive feedback from both players and the press. We took a closer look at the mixture of a third-person shooter and a hack-and-slay, and carried out extensive benchmarks.
Florian Glaser, 11 Sep 2024 15:36
Sep 10
Short review of the ADATA SE920: How does the ultra-fast external SSD with active cooling and USB 4 perform in practice?

Short review of the ADATA SE920: How does the ultra-fast external SSD with active cooling and USB 4 perform in practice?

The ADATA SE920 is a portable SSD that promises fast transfer speeds thanks to USB 4. In our review, we will be examining its performance, build quality and practicality—plus, we will check whether it is able to live up to the high expectations.
Sebastian Bade, 10 Sep 2024 13:49
In review: Oppo Reno12 Pro

78% Oppo Reno12 Pro Smartphone Review: Light and slim is back

Welcome back. 1 Oppo is back with the launch of the Reno12 Pro for the mid-range segment. This "AI phone" is intended to impress with its artificial intelligence capabilities and design. However, the manufacturer cuts corners in other areas. Our test looks into the Reno12 Pro's strengths and weaknesses.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | ARM Mali-G615 MP2 | 6.70" | 184 g
Benedikt Winkel, 10 Sep 2024 08:55
Sep 9
Huawei MatePad SE 11 tablet review

76% Huawei MatePad SE 11 review - Pen support makes this tablet unique within its price class

Digitizer tablet at a competitive price. 1 The MatePad SE 11 is a very affordable tablet that still offers users the option to use a stylus. As a result, the MatePad SE 2024 sets itself apart from the entry-level competition and could be especially interesting for school and college students. Did the Huawei tablet manage to earn our purchase recommendation? Find out here.
HiSilicon Kirin 710A | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | 11.00" | 475 g
Marcus Herbrich, 09 Sep 2024 19:07
Thermaltake TH420 V2 Ultra EX ARGB AiO cooler review

Thermaltake TH420 V2 Ultra EX ARGB AiO Review: Throttle-free cooling performance for enthusiast PC builds without breaking the bank

Thermal take-down without clutter. 1 The Thermaltake TH420 V2 Ultra EX ARGB aims to offer excellent cooling performance at a decent price. The AiO liquid cooler also comes with nifty features like a large LCD and MagForce 2.0 connectors for daisy-chaining the powerful CT 140 EX ARGB fans. We look into the TH420 V2 Ultra EX's efficacy and noise emissions in taming an Intel Core i9-14900K in this review.
Intel Core i9-14900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 28.00"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Sep 2024 09:24
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