Reviews

Small and silent! PCs don't always have to be big and bulky. Many mini PCs we have tested previously have proven this. The Higole PC Stick's manufacturer has taken this a step further by managing to fit the whole of the PC's hardware into a case reminiscent of an oversized USB stick. We took a closer look at the device and what its Intel Celeron J4125 is capable of.
Intel Celeron J4125 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 108 g

Gone with the wind. Gaming in 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio can be very impressive. When working, placing several windows side by side can be handy. So far, there have been mostly suboptimal VA panels and some more expensive IPS representatives. Philips, on the other hand, sends a curved OLED with fast response times, 175 Hz and potentially great colors into the race. We test whether it is worth it for gamers and productive users.
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Plenty of storage. The Teclast T50 advertises with a lot of space for data, good sound, and LTE support, including phone function, for little money. Can the tablet from the Far East keep this promise, or are there problems?
Unisoc T7255 (T616) | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 | 11.00" | 510 g

Just buy the older 2022 model. Don't be fooled by the fresh 7000 series name as this is very much a 6000 series processor. The Zen 3+ Ryzen 7 7735HS is still powerful especially when it comes to integrated graphics, but it offers essentially nothing over the less expensive Ryzen 7 6800H or older Ryzen 9 6900HS.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | AMD Radeon 680M | 506 g

Like a Pro? Telekom have introduced their own range of T Phone smartphones - there is even a Pro model. The phones feature a quad camera, large display, NFC and an audio jack. On top of this, software updates are available for a long time. In this review, you can find out whether the T Phone Pro is a Pro model for everyone.
MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.82" | 215 g

Still powerful for the size. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile multimedia solution with H-series CPUs and GeForce RTX graphics. The latest model is one of the first to ship with the Ryzen 7 7735HS, but performance is slower than the older Intel Core i7-12700H especially in single-threaded workloads.
AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.6 kg

The brightest lamp in the lamp store. Massive, robust, stable - that's how the CAT S53 looks at first glance. The phone with 5G and 2 LED lights not only provides a bright working environment but is also resistant to water, dust, and drops. In the test, we take a look at the phone's suitability for everyday use.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.50" | 320 g

Questionable Update. The Xiaomi Redmi 10C was able to convince with fast storage and NFC for a cheap price. Now we have the successor, the Redmi 12C, in review. You can find out why it cannot keep up with its predecessor in our test.
Mediatek Helio G85 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.71" | 192 g

Memory monster! The ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U is a small office PC based on a native 4-core processor. However, its processor is still part of the Coffee Lake generation, which wouldn't necessarily be the first choice for new devices anymore. Nevertheless, the manufacturer has provided this model with enough performance potential for everyday use. We put the ACEMagician ACE-CK10-8259U through its paces, and this review will show you everything the SoC can do.
Intel Core i5-8259U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 449 g

A large 2-in-1 with bags of stamina. With the IdeaPad Flex 5 16, Lenovo is offering a large 16-inch 2-in-1 which even includes a stylus and all for under $1,000. Internally, the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U is based on an old processor, however, despite this, performance is still competitive.
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 16.00" | 2 kg

Extreme powerhouse! The latest Gigabyte Aorus 17X is packed with the best the laptop market currently has to offer. Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4090 and Intel's Core i9-13900HX belong to the absolute high-end range and Gigabyte packs these two powerhouses into a very slim laptop. Find out whether this combination works in our detailed review with its numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Entry-level model. Lenovo traditionally like to reuse their T series ThinkPad laptops as workstations. The ThinkPad P14s Gen 3, for example, is the ThinkPad T14 Gen 3's counterpart. Unusual for a mobile workstation: The P14s doesn't have a dedicated GPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U | AMD Radeon 680M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

AMP-ed up 1440p Ultra gaming. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 comes across as the cheapest Ada GPU yet at a US$599 MSRP. Embargoes on high-end variants of the RTX 4070, including the current Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 AMP Airo, lift today. We put Zotac's high-end RTX 4070 to the test and see whether the extra US$100 over the RTX 4070 Founders Edition is of any benefit in outsmarting the RTX 3080 of yore and competition from AMD. Updated with emissions and power measurements
Intel Core i9-13900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | 28.00"

Power saver. The compact Cyborg 15 is not designed for the highest performance, but mobility, a long battery life, and low power consumption play a big role. Nonetheless, the Core i7-12650H and GeForce RTX 4060 still allow you to play all the current games smoothly on the Cyborg 15.
Intel Core i7-12650H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg

Betwixt and between. A unibody design in an entry-level notebook is what the MateBook D 14 offers, which also boasts internal values such as a long battery life, high system performance and quiet operation. All key aspects fit the bill for an office laptop, but there are some weaknesses in the details.
Intel Core i5-1155G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

With understatement. Slim aluminum casing, low weight, and chic appearance. The Amazfit GTR 4 is an elegant companion - yet it is not stingy with technical features: Extensive sports tracking, accurate satellite connection, and speakers, all on board. Our test shows whether there is a catch.
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Ample space for photos. NFC, fast screen, plenty of storage - Motorola's Moto G13 looks like a great offer for well under 200 Euros at first glance. But can the camera also convince? And what about the battery runtimes? We take a closer look in our test.
Mediatek Helio G85 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.50" | 183.5 g

Large allrounder. A large display with a high, 4K resolution in a simple case together with computing power from Intel's 12th generation, 32 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a dedicated GeForce GPU – the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng package sounds interesting. Find out in our Notebookcheck test whether the multimedia laptop is also convincing users in practice.
Intel Core i7-1255U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.6 kg

2nd generation water cooler. The first generation model proved that the concept can work, but what does the second generation model bring to the table? It's a refinement for sure even though core temperatures can still be quite high.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

Premium value? The Xiaomi 13 Lite is the cheapest smartphone in the Xiaomi 13 series, but still costs up to EUR 500. In return, the 6.55-inch device attempts to win over buyers with features such as a dual selfie camera and a 1000 nits bright rounded display, and is the first EU smartphone with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. We put the smartphone through its paces.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 644 | 6.55" | 171 g

AMD Zen 4 and 175 W GeForce RTX 40 combo. Asus' latest gaming laptop is one of the fastest in the market and it doesn't even need any Intel parts. You'll still want to keep a close eye on those high core temperatures, though.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Indulge yourself! The Honor Magic5 Pro is a powerful high-end smartphone with a very good triple camera, a large 5,100-mAh battery, fast charging, 3D face recognition, and finally also with a long period of guaranteed updates. On the other hand, our test also shows a few small equipment gaps.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 6.81" | 219 g

RTX 4070 and 165 Hz. Asus increases the performance of its gaming convertible ROG Flow Z13 and equips the ACRNM special edition with a Core i9-13900H and the new GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop. This means the 13-inch convertible can also handle modern games like Cyberpunk 2077 in the native WQHD resolution.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 13.40" | 1.7 kg

1200 nits with full sRGB coverage. The rugged Dell tablet also happens to be one of the few PCs to ship with the 12th gen Core i5-1240U processor. While we have some minor quibbles with certain features, the overall core experience remains very user friendly.
Intel Core i5-1240U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 12.00" | 1.6 kg

Intel's product refresh. Intel’s Raptor Lake has already superseded Alder Lake in the company's desktop CPU line-up, offering more performance across the board. Raptor Lake mobile CPUs are now following suit, and Intel is also updating its mini-PC range. We took an in-depth look at the latest Arena Canyon NUC featuring a Core i7-1360P. In this review, we’ll discuss what this mini-PC can do and what useful feature are on board.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 538 g

A success. With the right settings, the Aorus 15X allows for gaming with low noise emissions - despite its powerful hardware. Additionally, the laptop features three video outputs, Thunderbolt 4 and great runtimes.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

The eye listens. Whether you're gaming with the boys or girls or streaming professionally, a quality and comfortable audio solution is actually indispensable these days. The headphone specialists from Audio Technica are sending their latest headset with XLR connector into the race.

Business class. The Acer TravelMate scores with a strong Alder Lake CPU, moderate emissions, and good battery runtimes. A large 16-inch screen in a work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) and a three-year warranty round off the overall package.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

Scary enough to crash your PC. In-game enemies are not the only things frightening about Resident Evil 4 Remake. Some of the hardware requirements can also be quite intimidating. Read on to find out what kind of graphical power you need to run the game properly.

Sustainability bolide. Gigaset's GX4 is a robust rugged smartphone that brings along many forgotten virtues: An exchangeable battery, audio jack, and microSD support. But that is not all, Gigaset also provides a long update supply. There are some compromises to be made, however, which we detail in our review.
Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.10" | 270 g

Versatile. Customizable. But also technically, it has a lot to offer with its great tone, 7.1 surround sound and modular microphone.

A rollercoaster of emotions. PC fans had to wait almost 10 years for this release of The Last of Us. The result is a true rollercoaster - from an emotional as well as a technical standpoint. We put the PC game through our benchmark tests.

4x M.2 SSDs and 4x fans! Dell is reviving its 18-inch Alienware laptop with almost every feature we can think of under the sun: 4x M.2 SSDs, 480 Hz refresh rate, 175 W GPU, liquid metal cooling, vapor chamber cooling, Advanced Optimus, and even optional CherryMX mechanical keys. At almost 9 pounds, however, the Alienware m18 R1 is one of the heaviest laptops in recent memory.
Intel Core i9-13980HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3.9 kg

AMD has the most powerful mobile CPU. AMD's new Zen4 CPUs have finally arrived and the new flagship Ryzen 9 7945HX competes with Intel's Raptor Lake HX models. The performance of the new Zen4 cores (Dragon Range) is very good and the Ryzen 9 is also more efficient than Intel's HX CPUs.

Really fast without brute force! The Ryzen 7000 series isn't very old yet, and AMD already offers improvements, introducing efficient and still powerful processors with the X3D models. With the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, we are taking a look at the new gaming flagship in this review. Find out from numerous benchmark tests, whether AMD succeeds in surpassing Intel's Core i9-13900K.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

High-end gamer. A Core i9-13900HX and GeForce RTX 4080 provide sufficient performance for video processing, rendering, and QHD gaming. The keyboard of the laptop also offers individual key illumination, six macro keys, and a lot of space for the arrow keys.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

Mixed breed. The 15-inch Katana has only been slightly revamped and comes with a new graphics card from the RTX 40xx series. Unlike many competitors, MSI combines the new GPU with a Gen12 instead of a Gen13 CPU from Intel. The retail price of US$1,499.99 as a "budget" price tag is rather steep. Is the Katana still worth it?
Intel Core i7-12650H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

13th gen Core i7 outperforming Zen 3+ Ryzen. 16-inch gaming laptops are proliferating with the potential to replace the popular 15.6-inch form factor. The debut 16-inch model from Uniwill and Schenker shows promise and the 13th gen Core i7-13700HX makes it even better.
Intel Core i7-13700HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg

Arbitrariness meets perseverance. Huawei's FreeBuds SE are the manufacturer's entry into the audio world, which is both a blessing and a curse. With an MSRP of less than 50 Euros (~$50), the true wireless headphones are very inexpensive, but you have to accept some sacrifices, as our review reveals.

Are long runtimes sufficient? Motorola's Moto G23 is an inexpensive mid-range phone with good stamina and a 90 Hz panel but comparatively little performance. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, or should you rather buy another smartphone? We’ll find out in our test.
Mediatek Helio G85 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.50" | 184.3 g

Affordable yet polished. The third-gen Lenovo Tab M10 is a budget 10-inch tablet with GPS and a decent amount of storage for its price. But you'll need to put up with with some drawbacks in terms of battery life and screen brightness. In this review, we'll discuss whether this inexpensive tablet is worth buying regardless.
UNISOC T610 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 10.10" | 460 g

Quality has its price! Noctua offer a wide portfolio of high-performance air coolers and have been regarded as a top brand for years when it comes to the topic of air cooling. In this short review, we have taken a closer look at the Noctua NH-U9S, the NH-D9L and the NH-La9-AM5, which can be fitted into many cases thanks to their size. Additionally, we have tested whether the three test subjects could tame an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X.

Good everyday device! The Morefine M600, which has an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, is based on AMD's up-to-date Rembrandt SoC. We took a closer look at the model and compared its performance to its competitors, which in part feature similar hardware. The winner of the race can be found out by reading this detailed review, which features a range of benchmarks and measurements.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Radeon 680M | 779 g

With voice command towards a unique feature? The Amazfit Band 7 is an affordable fitness wearable with a large AMOLED display, long battery life, and integrated Amazon Alexa. The fitness band reveals some accurate and also some less accurate health information. Find out in our review where the deviations are the largest.
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Small mobile table lamps are practical. In our practical test, the Philips Hue Go therefore has to compete against two Olight Obulb Pro Bluetooth lights with group function. Both options are interesting, albeit with surprising weaknesses.

Premium or budget? With the MateBook D 15 (2022), Huawei is offering a premium and compact 15.6-inch, office laptop with a MacBook-style design. With 16 GB of RAM, low emissions despite high-level system performance and long battery life, plenty of qualities are on offer. However, in terms of connectivity and display it becomes clear we are dealing with a budget laptop, therefore, the price is crucial.
Intel Core i5-1155G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.6 kg

Overhaul. Go big, not go home: With the Core i9-13900HX and GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop, Medion has given this notebook the latest and most powerful hardware available right now. The device also features a fast 16:10 screen (2,560 x 1,600), a mechanical keyboard and a pretty good battery life.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.9 kg

Premiere for the Core i7-1360P. The new G8 model of Lenovo's high-end Yoga 9i 14 convertible is the first device with Intel's new Raptor Lake mobile processor. However, our review reveals only minor improvements and the new Intel CPUs are disappointing, especially in regard to the integrated graphics.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Alder Lake and Raptor Lake at a glance! Intel's Alder Lake and Raptor Lake processors are still high in demand - presumably due to their socket 1700's good performance. In this review, we have summarized all of our test results and have let the more affordable models have their say. The results are interesting - it's not necessarily always about the flagship devices.

Droolworthy snake. The Razer Blade 16 Early 2023 is a new offering for gamers interested in a flagship 16:10 16-inch gaming laptop. Featuring a desktop-class Intel Raptor Lake-HX Core i9-13950HX, a 175 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, and the world's first dual-mode mini-LED display, the Blade 16 seeks to take on some of the most powerful juggernauts this year. We explore Razer's ambitions with the Blade 16 and see whether it is worth the additional US$700 over the Blade 16 RTX 4080.
Intel Core i9-13950HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.5 kg

The ROG. The new Asus M16 is available in three variants: With an RTX 4070, RTX 4080 or RTX 4090. We review the highest-end configuration. On top of that, its bright, 16:10, HDR, Mini-LED-backlit display is also new. We take a look to see if the $4,000 ROG M16 is just as impressive in real life as it is on paper.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

High-end features, low price. The very affordable, mechanical Redragon K565 Rudra RGB keyboard convinces in our test with key-programmable RGB, its stable metal base, and hot-swappable, Cherry MX-like Red switches for fast as well as accurate typing. We also test Redragon's Ranger Basic M910-K, a lightweight and compact gaming mouse with nine programmable buttons, high-end RGB, 1,000 Hz and 8,000 DPI.

Better with AMD or Intel? After we already tested the ThinkPad T14 G3 with the AMD processor, we now take a look at the version with an Intel Core i7-1260P and dedicated GeForce MX550. Which configuration offers a higher performance and longer battery life? And is the GeForce GPU worthwhile compared to the fast Radeon 680M iGPU?
Intel Core i7-1260P | NVIDIA GeForce MX550 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

The 80s gaming vibe. Are you growing tired of all the minimalistic notebook designs these days? MSI is trying something new with its latest GE78 by mixing retro aesthetics with the latest technology for a more eye-catching chassis.
Intel Core i9-13950HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 3 kg

500 W equals 500 Euro. Powerstations, i.e. battery energy storage devices with various USB, and socket outputs, are very popular, but also expensive. The EBL MP500 costs just under 500 euros, offers a continuous power of 500 W (1,000 W peak) and can store 519.4 Wh of energy in its batteries. Of course, you can charge the one-handed portable energy cube with both mains and solar power. EBL includes a 100 W folding panel for the latter.

Insanely bright 1200-nit touchscreen. Chromebooks are a dime a dozen these days, but higher-end models are still relatively uncommon. The US$999 Dragonfly Pro Chromebook stands out from the crowd with its 4x Thunderbolt ports and one of the brightest displays on any consumer laptop.
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Finally, a rival to Samsung? Only a few foldable smartphones make the leap from China to Europe, but the Honor Magic Vs will be on the market in a few weeks and aims to win over buyers with an innovative hinge, lots of storage and a strong battery. Does it pose a threat to top dog Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 7.90" | 261 g

Roborock have released a new mop robot vacuum cleaner - the S8. Even though it barely showed any weaknesses in our test, the question is: Should you buy an S8 or wait for the Roborock S8+ and Roborock S8 Pro Ultra? We have the answers!

Overloaded quickly? Intel's NUC11 Essential Kit is based on an Intel Jasper Lake SoC and is perfect for office work. We took a closer look at the mini PC with an Intel Pentium Silver N6005 and Intel Celeron N4505. In this review, you can read about what both systems have to offer.

Too little for the midrange? The Moto G53 is an affordable mid-range smartphone with a long update supply and good features, but it leaves some questions in comparison to the Moto G52. Read on to find out what weaknesses are revealed in our review of the Moto smartphone and whether the price of US$200-325 (depending on your location) is justified.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.50" | 183 g

Sweetspot found: The ROG Strix G16 is the third Strix we've reviewed in a still-ripening 2023. Based on recent experience, the choice to downsize to a 16-inch model is a good one. We see that the 4080 fits perfectly between the RTX 4090 and RTX 4070. In the ROG Strix G16, the GeForce graphics card is finally able to show off its capabilities.
Intel Core i9-13980HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Ravenous hardware. The ROG Strix G17 with the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and RTX 4070 is well equipped for current and future games with similarly current and powerful hardware. Together with RGB illumination all around and a 240-Hertz IPS display, it leaves hardly any gaming desires unfulfilled. On the other hand, our test reveals not only some expected weaknesses.
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

For the home office. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ABA7 laptop is primarily intended for desk-based office work and does its job well. Positive aspects of the laptop include a strong AMD Ryzen 5 Barcelo APU, moderate emissions, a colorful 17.3-inch FHD screen, and USB-C-power delivery.
AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 17.30" | 2 kg

Alongside the launch of the Galaxy S23 series, Anker has unveiled two new chargers that are tailored specifically to the needs of the latest Samsung smartphones: the Anker 313 Charger (45W) and the PowerPort III (25W). Read on to find out whether they deliver what they promise.

Finally, an AMD laptop with Thunderbolt support! More luxurious than a Pavilion, thinner than an Envy, and more affordable than an EliteBook. The Dragonfly Pro skips out on wide configurable options and ports for a leaner and more focused user experience.
AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | AMD Radeon 680M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

The best phone for taking videos is... We put the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max up against the best Android camera smartphones. The line-up includes the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Pro. In this test, you can read about whether the iPhone lives up to its claim of being the best choice for video recording - or whether an Android phone takes the crown after all.

AMD Radeon 680M impresses yet again. Inspired by the Sony Playstation Vita and Nintendo Switch, the GPD Win 4 is a significant improvement over the Win 3 in form, function, and especially performance. It essentially carries the power of a modern Intel EVO Ultrabook in a handheld smaller than the Steam Deck.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | AMD Radeon 680M | 6.00" | 607 g

Debut for the AMD Zen4 Ryzen 9 7945HX. Asus refreshes its ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and uses the best components you can currently get. The new GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is supported by AMD’s Ryzen 9 7945HX, the fastest mobile CPU right now. The manufacturer also replaces the 4K screen with a new WQHD Mini-LED panel with 240 Hz, which is supported by a secondary 4K screen. Update: sRGB profile is included
AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.7 kg

An unforgettable experience. Nearly five years after the debut of their surprise hit The Forest, the developers at Canadian studio Endnight Games have released the sequel to the title. Sons of the Forest once again offers an interesting game design that combines open-world exploration and survival horror. Read our benchmark check to find out whether its hardware requirements are just as terrifying.

Thunderbolt 4 in a tiny bottle. The Intel NUC 12 Pro Kit is a tiny but powerful mini PC. Its powerful 12th-Gen Alder Lake Core i5-1240P offers great computing power, although graphics performance is lacking. Like it's bigger brother, perhaps its greatest strength is its excellent port selection, which includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 549 g

Smooth and elegant. Visually, Lenovo's Yoga 6 definitely stands out due to its colour-accentuated, fabric-covered display lid. The mobile Ryzen 7 also earns some plus points, not only offering high performance, but also fitting almost perfectly into the elegant convertible thanks to other features.
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Real eye candy. Atomic Heart isn't just stylish in gameplay - it is also a top-tier game from a technical standpoint. The first-person shooter is definitely one of the best looking PC games released in the past few years. You can read about what that means in terms of hardware requirements in our benchmark check.

Big added value. Apart from the 6.6-inch form factor, the Samsung S23+ flagship smartphone is similar to its 6.1-inch smaller sibling in almost every detail. When it comes to battery life, the plus version goes the extra mile and, in doing so, is one of the longest-lasting Android smartphones available right now.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 6.60" | 195 g

Creator? Gamer? CreAmer. Using a slightly modified design, new connections and new hardware grounded in an Intel Gen 13 and a Nvidia RTX 4070, the Aero 16 OLED seeks to win over gamers and creators alike. We put the laptop through its paces to find out what the case change and hardware upgrades bring to the table.
Intel Core i9-13900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Gaming without AMD and Nvidia? We have put the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Kit - a compact desktop PC with an up-to-date Alder Lake SoC - to the test. The actual highlight, however, is the Intel Arc A770M - but the test sadly showed a lot of wasted potential with this. Find out more in this review with comprehensive benchmarks and measurements.
Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Arc A770M | 2 kg

More expensive and worse? The base model of the new MacBook Pro 14 2023 is equipped with a slimmed-down version of the M2 Pro SoC and is also a step backwards in terms of SSD speeds, but retails at a higher price. But does this really impact the laptop's performance in everyday usage?
Apple M2 Pro 10-Core | Apple M2 Pro 16-Core GPU | 14.20" | 1.6 kg

A field day for tinkerers and analysts. Nearly two years after Returnal made its debut on consoles, the third-person shooter has now also arrived on PC. The dark sci-fi game feels like a mix of Dead Space, Deathloop and Dark Souls. Its extensive graphics menu is particularly impressive.

Smartphone with a big name. Lenovo's reliable ThinkPad notebooks are almost legendary, and the ThinkPhone seeks to profit from this reputation. However, it comes with top technology from last year at the price of a current iPhone. Is it worth it?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.60" | 189 g

Sparse visuals, deep gameplay. The RTS specialists at Relic Entertainment have released a new genre heavyweight with Company of Heroes 3. Read our benchmark check to find out how well the game runs on various laptop and desktop GPUs.

Full steam ahead. The Galaxy S23 is the smallest smartphone in Samsung's premium range, but takes the biggest step forward this year, closing many of the hardware gaps found in the larger models and even increasing battery capacity. Read on to find out more.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 6.10" | 167 g

Re-polished. The current incarnation of the Blade 15 still continues to rely on potent Alder Lake and Ampere hardware but also offers an enticing upgrade: Razer has gone for a high-contrast OLED display (QHD) complete with a high refresh rate (240 Hz) and excellent color space coverage.
Intel Core i9-12900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg

175 W GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. You don't need a gigantic laptop like the MSI GT77 if you want extreme performance. The Mech-17 GP2 is 600 g lighter while carrying similar 175 W GeForce 40 GPU options. Temperatures, however, are a different story.
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.9 kg

Game without compromise! XMG SECTOR is the name given to this cutting-edge gaming computer. In this review, we will be taking a closer look at and examining the performance of a high-end configuration with an Intel Core i9-13900K and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090.
Intel Core i9-13900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

Galactic resolution or big pixels? Who currently makes the best camera phone? We put our contenders the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro, Xiaomi 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max to the test to determine the best camera phone of the year.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 6.73" | 229 g

Big, bigger, G18. In 2023, more and more 18-inch laptops are entering the gaming segment. One particular candidate is the ROG Strix G18, which shows up trumps with the latest, high-end components and a speedy display. We take an extensive look at this 18-inch offspring.
Intel Core i7-13650HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3 kg

The robot vacuum cleaner that vacuums and mops by itself. The new Yeedi Floor Station 3 can supposedly navigate households much more precisely thanks to its new ToF camera. With its rotating mop, dirt can be combatted thoroughly. But not everything works perfectly with Yeedi's new domestic assistant quite yet.

Apple keep their 5 nm chips. Apple have introduced their new SoCs, the M2 Pro and M2 Max. Following the slight lack of efficiency in the M2 compared to the M1, now we will shine the spotlight onto both of the new chips in the MacBook Pro models: the M2 Pro and the M2 Max.

The main thing is safe. Stable, stowed away easily thanks to the compact 14-inch chassis, and by no means underpowered, the HP ProBook 440 G9 shines with sobriety. It offers necessary equipment for mobile work, leaves plenty of room for expansion, and provides a whole range of security features. Our review shows aspects where the ProBook 440 G9 excels.
Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

5G and fanless. Microsoft offers its new Surface Pro 9 now also with an ARM processor, which brings some advantages such as integrated 5G connectivity and fanless operation. On the other hand, the performance also turns out significantly worse than that of the Intel version, despite the higher price.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 690 | 13.00" | 883 g

An ATX case inspired by nature. With real wood and RGB in rainbow colors behind the tinted glass. The new PC case called "North" from the Swedish case specialists Fractal Design offers a slightly more grown-up exterior than the competition with its tidy design language.

Matte touchscreen. The flagship of the B5 Flip is a large, matte 16-inch OLED touchscreen in a work-friendly 16:10 format (3,840 x 2,400 pixels). With Intel's Arc-A350M GPU, a relatively new, so far rarely encountered entry-level graphics core is on board.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Arc A350M | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Finally with a dGPU The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050-equipped, 2022 LG Gram 17 weighs only 57 grams more than its counterpart - a device which comes without a dedicated graphics card. On top of this, the laptop offers a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 and 32GB of RAM. Despite having more powerful hardware, the battery on offer here lasts longer than its predecessors.
Intel Core i7-1260P | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 17.00" | 1.4 kg

Want more screen space? The Lenovo Tab M9 is a lightweight tablet in a somewhat unusual 9-inch format. This makes it ideal for anyone who wants the largest possible screen in the lightest and most compact chassis possible. Since it even has GPS, it should be a great deal for around US$150, right?
Mediatek Helio G80 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 9.00" | 344 g

When Atom and Celeron don't cut it. The Trigkey Speed S retails for under US$400 complete with Windows 11 Pro, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB NVMe SSD, and a modern 11th gen Intel Core H-series CPU. It's much faster than the usual Celeron, Atom, or U-series options in the same price range.
Intel Core i5-11320H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 415 g

World’s first 4K 144 Hz Mini-LED panel. The new MSI Titan GT77 HX 13 VI is an impressive showcase for a gaming laptop in 2023 and combines the fastest components you can get right now including the blazing-fast GeForce RTX 4090, which delivers sufficient performance for the brand-new 4K Mini-LED screen with 144 Hz. Update: Retest of the retail unit with Core i9-13980HX
Intel Core i9-13950HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3.5 kg

Perfect for QHD and 1080p. Two weeks after the launch of the new high-end models RTX 4090 and RTX 4080, Nvidia launches the new laptop versions of the RTX 4070, RTX 4060 and RTX 4050. We checked the three new models and the smaller versions also offer noticeably more performance. Update: Benchmarks at lower TDP levels
Intel Core i9-13900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

Hello Snapdragon! The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra builds on the strengths of its predecessor and, in addition to comprehensive high-end hardware, again offers an integrated S Pen. On top of this, the model is launching globally with the brand-new Snapdragon processor. However, our review reveals that the smartphone is not entirely without criticism.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 6.80" | 233 g

One less chore to worry about. Roborock have recently released the Dyad Pro, an improved version of their wet & dry vacuum cleaner Roborock Dyad. In this review, we will test the Dyad Pro to see how well this new release compares to its predecessor.

A modern SoC for everday office use! The Chinese system manufacturer is marketing a new office mini PC going by the name of NiPoGi GK3 Plus N95. With an Intel Pentium N95, the NiPoGi GK3 Plus N95 is based on Intel's current Alder Lake N SoC which was first demoed at CES at the beginning of 2023. In our extensive review, find out how well the brand-new SoC performs and how the NiPoGi GK3 Plus N95 negotiates our test course.
Intel Processor N95 | Intel UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N) | 381 g

TWS for bassy tunes. The Buds Pro 2, which were made in collaboration with Dynaudio, are sure to impress with their nice tone and intelligent software solutions, and promise to benefit your day-to-day life. Read this review to find out whether these OnePlus headphones prove to be worth the premium price.