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Jan 12, 2023
LG Gram 16 (2022) Laptop review: Lightweight device with stability issues

87% LG Gram 16 (2022) Laptop review: Lightweight device with stability issues

Finally a matte display. The 2021 version of the LG Gram 16 received a good rating from us last year. As part of its 2022 update, LG has dealt with one of our major points of criticism: the reflective display. Find out what else is new in our detailed review.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 12 Jan 2023 16:33
Motorola Razr 2022

87% Motorola Razr 2022 review - Much less compromises with the foldable phone

A must in 2005 - and today? More cameras, larger battery, high-end SoC, and still cheaper - Motorola's Razr 2022 seems much more sophisticated than its direct predecessor at first glance. Find out here whether the foldable smartphone also convinces us in the test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.70" | 200 g
Florian Schmitt, 12 Jan 2023 16:07
MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT Gaming X Trio 16G

MSI Radeon RX 6950 XT Gaming X Trio 16G desktop GPU review: Last-gen high-end GPU in battle against RDNA3 and Ada Lovelace

Is RDNA2 still worth it? The AMD Radeon 6950 XT was until recently AMD’s fastest graphics card. It has now been superseded by the Radeon RX 7900 Series. But the former flagship card isn...
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT
Sebastian Bade, 12 Jan 2023 14:10
MSI Pulse GL76 laptop review: 105 W TGP GeForce RTX 3070 graphics

83% MSI Pulse GL76 laptop review: 105 W TGP GeForce RTX 3070 graphics

Just performance, hold the extras. If you don't mind giving up some auxiliary features, then the Pulse GL76 can deliver when it comes to performance and display quality especially for its $1200 to $1400 USD asking price. Expect more sales to come as we approach the launch of mobile GeForce 40 laptops.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Jan 2023 07:22
Jan 11, 2023
XreArt disassembles products like the Apple first-generation iPhone, and packs the components into a frame. (Image: Notebookcheck)

XreArt Frames in hands-on: Apple iPhone, Nintendo Game Boy and Co. become framed wall decoration

XreArt offers chic decoration for technology enthusiasts, because the company disassembles Apple iPhones, gaming handhelds or even the Apple Watch, and packs the components together with the labeling into a square picture frame. We took a closer look at two of these frames.
Hannes Brecher, 11 Jan 2023 14:02
KFA2 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti SG (Source: KFA2)

KFA2 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti SG desktop graphics card in review: Ampere is still good mid-range

Good performance and lots of RGB lighting. With the KFA2 GeForce RTX 3070 Ti SG, we put an already somewhat dusty desktop graphics card of the Ampere generation through our test course. You can find out ...
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 11 Jan 2023 12:47
Jan 10, 2023
Schenker XMG Focus 16 laptop review: A gaming machine assembled in Germany

87% Schenker XMG Focus 16 laptop review: A gaming machine assembled in Germany

A brand new... ... 16-inch laptop from Schenker has entered the ring, with this manufacturer also expanding its entry-level gaming portfolio with a 16-inch, 16:10 format. Equipped with a Core i7-12700H and an RTX 3060, the XMG Focus 16 aims to win gamers' hearts. Can it achieve those goals? Read on to find out.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg
Marc Herter, 10 Jan 2023 23:03
Doogee S99 hands-on review: Tough phone at an aggressive price

Doogee S99 hands-on review: Tough phone at an aggressive price

Rugged and loaded. The Doogee S99 is a ruggedized smartphone with numerous apps and features aimed at trade workers. Its Helio G96 SoC handles basic operations, but more demanding tasks are out of reach. Other features are interesting additions that add little to the overall package. However, the S99 may appeal to those looking for a tough phone at an aggressive price.
Mediatek Helio G96 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.30" | 320 g
Sam Medley, 10 Jan 2023 21:50
Bluetti EB3A power station with 200W solar panel hands-on test: A small power cube

Bluetti EB3A power station with 200W solar panel hands-on test: A small power cube

Small but powerful. This small Bluetti power station packs a punch: Although it "only" holds 268 Wh, it can run devices up to 600W, is compatible with solar panels up to 200W, and can be carried everywhere with one hand. We compare the small power cube with the similarly sized Anker 521 power station to show what the small solar generator in combination with the Bluetti PV200 folding solar panel is able to do.
4.7 kg
Christian Hintze, 10 Jan 2023 19:56
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 laptop in review - Mobile workstation with more performance after updates

87% HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 laptop in review - Mobile workstation with more performance after updates

BIOS updates improve the performance. After our review of the ZBook Firefly 14 G9, HP released updates to improve the performance. However, further updates were released a short time later, in which the CPU performance was again somewhat reduced. We, therefore, review the performance of the compact workstation once again.
Intel Core i7-1265U | NVIDIA T550 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jan 2023 14:40
XMG Core 15 M22 2022 with AMD Ryzen 7 6800H RTX 3060 in review

88% Schenker XMG Core 15 M22 in review: Gaming midrange with water connection

Optionally water cooled. The Schenker XMG Core 15 is a compact upper mid-range gaming laptop with external water cooling and a long battery life for the class. In addition, the gamer can also operate quietly with air cooling, has an RTX 3060 with 140 W TGP and a responsive WQHD 165 Hz display.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Marvin Gollor, 10 Jan 2023 13:13
Jan 9, 2023
Ace Magician T8Pro

66% Ace Magician T8Pro review: Budget mini PC for office use

Quiet and efficient! The Ace Magician T8Pro is an extremely compact office PC released by Minipc Union. The Jasper Lake SoC inside is only capable of running basic tasks. In this re...
Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) | 209 g
Sebastian Bade, 09 Jan 2023 21:21
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 in review

AMD Ryzen 7 7700 65 W Ryzen 7000 Review: Able Core i9-12900K and Core i5-13600K challenger that is US$70 less than Ryzen 7 7700X

Raphael without the X factor. The AMD 65 W Ryzen 7000 non-X lineup seeks to make Zen 4 available at more affordable price points. Today, we test the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and see how it performs vis-à-vis its higher TDP cousins and also against the Intel Raptor Lake competition. While the Ryzen 7 7700 can get you near-Core i9-12900K performance for US$70 less than the Ryzen 7 7700X's MSRP, extraneous factors such as high DDR5 prices can put a spanner in the works.
AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 | 28.00"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Jan 2023 18:01
Huawei Watch D smartwatch review - First calibration-free blood pressure measurement

Huawei Watch D smartwatch review - First calibration-free blood pressure measurement

It pumps up. The Huawei Watch D focuses on one feature: blood pressure measurement. The smartwatch is the first of its kind. It pumps up the wristband and measures the blood pressure without calibration or other accessories. Our test clarifies whether that works and what else the watch can do.
1.64" | 41 g
Benedikt Winkel, 09 Jan 2023 15:11
Smartphone camera test

The best phone cameras in early 2023 - A comparison

Apple has difficulty keeping up with its Android competition. We've put the crème de la crème of high-end smartphones from 2022 to the test. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro or Vivo X80 Pro - find out which phone comes out on top of this camerathon in our review.
Marcus Herbrich, 09 Jan 2023 15:08
Jan 8, 2023
HP Spectre x360 16 review: 2-in-1 laptop with great display and strong runtimes

87% HP Spectre x360 16 review: 2-in-1 laptop with great display and strong runtimes

Glamorous. The defining trait of the Spectre x360 16 is a large 16-inch touchscreen display in a work-friendly 16:10 format (3,072 x 1,920). An input pen (HP Tilt Pen) is included. A 5 MP camera also comes as a plus for video conferencing.
Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Jan 2023 11:29
Jan 7, 2023
HP ZBook Power 15 G9 laptop review - Mobile workstation with a matte 4K display

87% HP ZBook Power 15 G9 laptop review - Mobile workstation with a matte 4K display

Alder Lake and RTX A2000. With the ZBook Power 15, HP offers a mobile workstation in the entry-level segment. In addition to the current Alder Lake CPUs, professional GPUs from Nvidia are also used, but only chips up to the RTX A2000.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Jan 2023 20:16
Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in review. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Review: Ada mid-ranger with RTX 3090 Ti performance that undercuts AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT by US$100

TUF ties with the 3090 Ti. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launches at a time when gamers are facing a purchasing conundrum. The Asus TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is among the bevy of partner offerings for the AD104 GPU. Nvidia claims that the RTX 4070 Ti can match up to the RTX 3090 Ti in terms of performance. We evaluate this claim and also compare how AD104 stacks up against competing AMD Radeon RDNA 3 offerings in our review.
Intel Core i9-13900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 28.00"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2023 14:23
Jan 6, 2023
Cubot KingKong 7

75% Cubot KingKong 7 review - Cheap Rugged Smartphone with IP Certification

Angular fellow. The Cubot KingKong 7 makes no secret of its claim: The metal design already reveals that the phone wants to face extreme conditions, water, dust, and shocks. And it does not cost 300 Euros. Can that work well?
Mediatek Helio P60 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.36" | 267 g
Florian Schmitt, 06 Jan 2023 16:49
Jan 5, 2023
Acer Aspire Vero AV14 laptop review: Striking chassis made of recycled materials

85% Acer Aspire Vero AV14 laptop review: Striking chassis made of recycled materials

Alder Lake with great stamina. Acer tries to go sustainable with the Aspire Vero: the stylish blue chassis of the 14-inch laptop is partially made of recycled plastic. In addition, the laptop offers great performance, Thunderbolt 4 support and excellent battery life.
Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Jan 2023 21:57
Jan 3, 2023
KFA2 GeForce RTX 4080 SG (source: KFA2)

KFA2 GeForce RTX 4080 SG desktop GPU review: Great performance meets questionable pricing

FPS and RGB lighting galore! Alongside the GeForce RTX 4090, Nvidia has released the GeForce RTX 4080, a slightly less expensive model based on the company’s latest Ada Lovelace architectur...
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 03 Jan 2023 14:26
Trigkey S3 mini PC review: Core i3-like performance for the price of a Celeron or Atom

Trigkey S3 mini PC review: Core i3-like performance for the price of a Celeron or Atom

Ryzen 5 3550H in 2023. The Trigkey is inexpensive at just under US$300, but it thankfully sidesteps the terribly slow Celeron or Atom solutions for an older but faster AMD Zen+ processor instead. Even light HTPC multi-tasking can benefit from the aging AMD processor.
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 419 g
Allen Ngo, 03 Jan 2023 01:42
Dec 31, 2022
HP Victus 15 laptop review: Expensive for a budget gamer

81% HP Victus 15 laptop review: Expensive for a budget gamer

The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti is not aging well. The Victus 15 is supposed to be a wallet-friendly alternative to the Omen series, but it walks a fine line with its hefty retail price of US$1200 for an entry-level GPU that performs almost identically to the two-year old GTX 1660 Ti.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 31 Dec 2022 22:17
Dec 29, 2022
The Longer RAY5 10 W is a great starter engraver now on sale for US$450 (Image source: Longer)

The Longer RAY5 10 W is a great starter engraver now on sale for US$450

Deal It may be missing a few advanced features, but all the basics are included to help guide newcomers interested in the world of laser engraving and cutting.
Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2022 08:17
Dec 27, 2022
LG Gram 15 (2022) laptop review: Focused on portability

86% LG Gram 15 (2022) laptop review: Focused on portability

Marathon runner. With the LG Gram 15, LG has created a 15-inch laptop that not only excels when it comes to the portability, but also in terms of the battery life. As our review will show, however, the thin form factor comes at the cost of weaker performance.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 27 Dec 2022 03:48
Dec 25, 2022
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16 review: Stream games while doing homework

83% Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook 16 review: Stream games while doing homework

Chromebook with 120 Hz display. On paper, a 16-inch Chromebook with a 1600p full sRGB 120 Hz display sounds overkill. After spending just a few minutes with one, however, we can't look back. The Lenovo lives up to its name for being both a cloud gamer and a productive Chromebook.
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 16.00" | 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 Dec 2022 03:35
Dec 22, 2022
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 30th Anniversary Laptop review: OLED edition with stamina issues

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 30th Anniversary Laptop review: OLED edition with stamina issues

30 years of the ThinkPad. OLED is no longer new technology, but its introduction in laptops has been delayed. This is especially true of the more conservative notebooks for business customers, such as the ThinkPad series. The 30th Anniversary Edition of the X1 Carbon G10 is a special model that comes with OLED.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Dec 2022 19:39
Dec 21, 2022
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 7 vs. IdeaPad Flex 5 review: Faster processor and better touchscreen

83% Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 7 vs. IdeaPad Flex 5 review: Faster processor and better touchscreen

Core i7-1255U and 1400p IPS. Lenovo's affordable convertible comes with Thunderbolt 4 and above average stats considering the US$1000 retail price. There's one particular change from the IdeaPad Flex 5, however, that has us rolling our eyes.
Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Dec 2022 22:47
Apple Watch Series 8 long term test - A small upgrade for the showpiece smartwatch

Apple Watch Series 8 long term test - A small upgrade for the showpiece smartwatch

Accident detection included. With the Watch Series 8, Apple only offers few innovations on the hardware side. They are limited to the temperature sensors. The rest are software features that include accident detection and a detailed prediction of the female menstrual cycle. We summarize our experiences in this test.
Apple S8 | 1.90" | 38.8 g
Daniel Schmidt, Klaus Hinum, 21 Dec 2022 19:56
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel laptop review: quiet, efficient and fast

Core i5-1235U showcases its potential The latest ThinkPad T14s G3 has finally received a 16:10 display, a surprisingly powerful Intel Alder Lake-U CPU and faster LPDDR5 RAM as part of a redesign by Lenovo. Furthermore, the 14-inch business-oriented ThinkPad showed modest power consumption and very low emissions during our testing. In this review, we’ll discuss whether all these qualities are enough for the ThinkPad T14s G3 to prevail against AMD-based laptops or Lenovo’s own ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10.
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Marvin Gollor, 21 Dec 2022 15:22
Dec 20, 2022
Asus TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC

Asus TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC gaming graphics card review: How well does Ampere perform in 2022?

Good performance but too expensive! The Asus TUF GeForce RTX 3080 Ti OC is equipped with a hugely expansive fan, helping it differentiate itself from Nvidia's Founders Edition. In this short revie...
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 20 Dec 2022 13:40
Asus ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate

Asus ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate Smartphone review – Gaming phones with great accessories

Two phones, one review. If you don't mind not having a Snapdragon processor, Asus' ROG Phone 6D or 6D Ultimate may be an interesting alternative for mobile gamers. The slimmed-down phones are equipped with a MediaTek SoC. But are they a really good choice for real gamers?
Florian Schmitt, 20 Dec 2022 12:52
Dec 19, 2022
Some of Shargeek's latest charging accessories.

Shargeek Storm2 and Storm2 Slim hands-on review

Shargeek has scored a crowdfunding hit with its Storm2 power bank and its Slim variant. Their appeal is based on their transparent design; however, beyond that, they purport to deliver on high-wattage charging via their visible lithium-ion batteries. Is it all just for show, though? We will also see what the OEM's first-gen Retro power brick has behind its nostalgic charms.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2022 23:37
MSI Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six: Extraction Edition Review

86% MSI Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six Extraction Edition Review: Capable QHD 165 Hz midranger beyond the theming

REACT team assemble. The MSI Crosshair 15 Rainbow Six: Extraction Edition sports a vibrant design that caters to fans of Ubisoft's popular co-op shooter. Under the hood, we get an Intel Alder Lake-H Core i7-12700H and Nvidia RTX 3070 Laptop GPU that together take on some of the more expensive competition on the market. The inclusion of a QHD 165 Hz makes this a great all-rounder, but there are a few caveats to be aware of.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Dec 2022 17:42
Asus ExpertBook L1 L1401CDA in review: Quiet office notebook for a small budget

80% Asus ExpertBook L1 L1401CDA in review: Quiet office notebook for a small budget

Cheap or inexpensive? The ExpertBook has a Ryzen 3 APU on board, usually operates quietly, offers a backlit keyboard and scores with many connectivity options (including VGA). Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system (an upgrade to Windows 11 is possible). The purchase price is around 330 Euros (~$350).
AMD Ryzen 3 3250U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 19 Dec 2022 15:28
HP EliteBook 865 G9 Laptop review - 1000-nits Sure View display not quite up to par

87% HP EliteBook 865 G9 Laptop review - 1000-nits Sure View display not quite up to par

16-inch business laptop with AMD. HP's EliteBook 865 G9 is a high-quality business notebook with the newest AMD hardware and integrated LTE connectivity. The EliteBook has the potential to be one of the best business notebooks around - but the Sure View display in our test unit ruined our good impression despite its luminosity.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U | AMD Radeon 680M | 16.00" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Dec 2022 13:32
Dec 18, 2022
HP EliteBook 840 G9 laptop review: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon alternative

89% HP EliteBook 840 G9 laptop review: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon alternative

Intel Core i7-1280P or AMD Ryzen 9? Unlike most other business subnotebooks, the EliteBook 840/845 G9 comes with Intel vPro and AMD PRO options to appeal to fans on both sides of the fence. After recently reviewing the upper-end Ryzen 9 PRO 6950HS AMD SKU, we can finally now compare it the upper-end Intel Core i7-1280P option.
Intel Core i7-1280P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 18 Dec 2022 21:48
Dec 17, 2022
MSI Optix MAG274QRX QHD 240 Hz gaming monitor. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI Optix MAG274QRX Gaming Monitor Review: QHD 240 Hz goodness with excellent display characteristics for US$500

High refresh fragging frenzy. The MSI Optix MAG274QRX comes across a capable QHD gaming monitor with a high 240 Hz refresh rate. Though primarily targeted at the gaming crowd, the Optix MAG274QRX offers superior display performance for both competitive gaming and content creation alike at a price that undercuts many of its popular rivals.
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 27.00" | 6.4 kg
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Dec 2022 14:31
Huawei MatePad Pro 11

90% Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 tablet review – A more affordable iPad Pro?

Budget champion. The MatePad Pro 11 is an affordable premium tablet with stylus support and an AMOLED display. There are a couple of drawbacks, since it is a Huawei device: It comes without Google services and does not support 5G. Does the low price make up for these compromises?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 11.00" | 449 g
Florian Schmitt, 17 Dec 2022 13:29
Dec 16, 2022
Sony Xperia 5 IV review - Smartphone with individuality

89% Sony Xperia 5 IV review - Smartphone with individuality

Simply different. Sony has done many things differently on the Xperia 5 IV. The phone features an audio jack, a microSD card reader and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 packed into a compact body. Has the Japanese company made the perfect smartphone?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.10" | 171 g
Benedikt Winkel, 16 Dec 2022 15:48
Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED review - Extreme laptop with a special trick

88% Asus Zenbook Pro 16X OLED review - Extreme laptop with a special trick

The most powerful Zenbook is the Pro 16X with an Intel Core i9-12900H and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060. Supplemented by 4K OLED, a touchscreen and stylus input as well as an Asus Dial, the notebook is aimed at demanding users from the creative industry. But it can also double as a slim gamer or workstation.
Intel Core i9-12900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg
Marc Herter, 16 Dec 2022 12:31
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT and 7900 XTX Review

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT Review: High-end RDNA 3 GPUs for 4K gaming that don't break the bank

Navi vs. Ada Lovelace! AMD RDNA 3 architecture marks the use of a multi-chip module design for the first time in consumer GPUs, similar to what we have been seeing with Ryzen on the CPU side. The smaller dies seem to afford higher yields and reduced manufacturing costs, which are being passed on to the consumer. In this review, we take the new Radeon RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT for a spin and see if they are indeed capable of taking on Nvidia's Ada juggernaut at more reasonable price points.
Sebastian Bade, 15 Dec 2022 13:28
Dec 15, 2022
Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 review - A slim, foldable smartphone with a Leica camera

86% Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 review - A slim, foldable smartphone with a Leica camera

With no gap in-between. Xiaomi's foldable smartphone enters the second round, bringing with it powerful specs and managing to do a number of things better than the competition. Unfortunately, the Mix Fold 2 is reserved exclusively for the Chinese market. Find out in our review if it's worthwhile importing.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 8.02" | 262 g
Daniel Schmidt, 15 Dec 2022 08:59
Core i7-1265U vs. Core i5-1250P: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 laptop review

90% Core i7-1265U vs. Core i5-1250P: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 laptop review

Similar costs, dissimilar performance. The Core i7-1265U and Core i5-1250P SKUs cost about $1900 USD each and yet one option is significantly faster than the other. You might want to check out these benchmark comparisons if you're looking to maximize performance on your next ThinkPad X1 Carbon purchase.
Intel Core i7-1265U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 15 Dec 2022 03:42
Dec 14, 2022
Intel NUC 13 Extreme Raptor Canyon

Intel NUC 13 Extreme Raptor Canyon mini PC with Core i9-13900K and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti in review

Compact, fast, and versatile! Intel's NUC Extreme series has been updated to the latest 13th gen. Raptor Lake processors. Compared to its predecessor, a lot has changed in terms of the exterior design. In this review, we will evaluate the performance of the NUC 13 Extreme Kit with Intel's fastest CPU and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti with many benchmarks and technical details.
Intel Core i9-13900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Sebastian Bade, 14 Dec 2022 15:11
Dec 13, 2022
Corsair Voyager a1600

87% Corsair Voyager a1600 laptop in review: Full AMD power for gamers, streamers and creators

Rembrandt and Navi united! Corsair has launched a very interesting device with the Voyager a1600, which stands out from the competition with special Elgato shortcuts. With a combination o...
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | AMD Radeon RX 6800M | 16.00" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 13 Dec 2022 17:52
Need for Speed Unbound review: notebook and desktop benchmarks

Need for Speed Unbound review: notebook and desktop benchmarks

Interesting visual style. Need for Speed Unbound offers a very exciting visual style that combines cel-shaded characters and effects with realistic cars and environment. Read our benchmark review to find out what this means for its hardware requirements.
Florian Glaser, 13 Dec 2022 16:48
Dec 12, 2022
The Callisto Protocol review: notebook and desktop benchmarks

The Callisto Protocol review: notebook and desktop benchmarks

Lacking technical refinement. The Callisto Protocol joins a long list of games in the last few years that released in an unfinished state. Despite the game's technical flaws, we took it upon ourselves to see how well the game runs on various notebook and desktop GPUs using the built-in benchmark.
Florian Glaser, 12 Dec 2022 21:02
Dec 11, 2022
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible review: Powerful entry of the small i3-1215U

85% Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 convertible review: Powerful entry of the small i3-1215U

Efficient flexibility. With simple equipment but a few highlights such as Thunderbolt, a keyboard illumination, and of course a touchscreen, the IdeaPad Flex combines an office laptop with a 14-inch tablet. The fairly affordable i3 of the 12th generation impresses with its silence but is also surprisingly fast.
Intel Core i3-1215U | Intel UHD Graphics 64EUs (Alder Lake 12th Gen) | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Mario Petzold, 11 Dec 2022 21:24
HP Dragonfly Folio 13.5 G3 convertible review: No more Snapdragon or Windows on ARM

90% HP Dragonfly Folio 13.5 G3 convertible review: No more Snapdragon or Windows on ARM

Trading Qualcomm for Intel. The 2022 Dragonfly Folio G3 directly addresses some key limitations of the ARM-based Elitebook Folio G2 for a much improved user experience. It's still a bit big, however, and it doesn't have as many ports as we would like.
Intel Core i7-1265U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.50" | 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 11 Dec 2022 20:18
Poly Voyager Focus 2 review

Poly Voyager Focus 2 review: Capable business headset with several QoL features

Focused collaboration. The Poly Voyager Focus 2 is built to enhance business collaboration in the new working normal of today. The headset comes with some nifty quality-of-life (QoL) smart features aimed at making meetings much less of a hassle. The Voyager Focus 2 is also capable of doubling up as a music headset with several connectivity options. We evaluate the headset's performance in these areas in our review.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Dec 2022 19:06
Dec 10, 2022
Gigaset GX6

83% Gigaset GX6 smartphone review - Stable, fast and with replaceable battery

The German for Outdoors. The Gigaset GX6 is an outdoor cell phone made in Germany that wants to compete with the top dog Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro with a lot of power, service promise and exchangeable battery. In the test, we take a look at whether the ambitious plans work out.
MediaTek Dimensity 900 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | 6.60" | 278 g
Florian Schmitt, 10 Dec 2022 14:26
Portable OLED display ASUS ZenScreen in review: Excellent picture quality and color space coverage

Portable OLED display ASUS ZenScreen in review: Excellent picture quality and color space coverage

OLé OLED. The manufacturer advertises the feather-light (650 g) secondary display primarily with high color accuracy (100% DCI-P3), the high brightness (400 nits peak), fast response time (1 ms), HDR10, and so on. We test what the Asus OLED is suitable for and whether the rates really turn out that good.
15.00" | 650 g
Christian Hintze, 10 Dec 2022 11:33
Xiaomi Poco M5s smartphone review

81% Xiaomi Poco M5s smartphone review - Midrange smartphone with bright OLED display without PWM flickering

The perfect smartphone for those sensitive to PWM? The Poco M5s aims to attract buyers in the price range around 200 Euros (~$211). The largest reason for a purpose is supposed to be the very bright AMOLED panel with more than 1000 nits. Find out in our review of the Poco M5s whether the Xiaomi phone can keep up in the comparison with the powerful Redmi competitors.
Mediatek Helio G95 | ARM Mali-G76 MP4 | 6.43" | 178.8 g
Marcus Herbrich, 10 Dec 2022 03:22
Dec 9, 2022
Beelink SEi12 mini PC review: Outperforming the Intel NUC 11

Beelink SEi12 mini PC review: Outperforming the Intel NUC 11

Intel 12th gen mini PC for $US460. The SEi12 Core i5-1235U offers faster processor performance than the Intel NUC11 Core i7-1165G7 while costing hundreds of dollars less. For most HTPC setups, the new Beelink will have all the power and features needed for 4K streaming and then some.
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 465 g
Allen Ngo, 09 Dec 2022 21:09
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5 Laptop reviewed - Flagship ThinkPad with more CPU power

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5 Laptop reviewed - Flagship ThinkPad with more CPU power

4K & AdobeRGB. The new ThinkPad X1 Extreme G5 implements current Alder Lake CPUs combined with liquid metal thermal paste, optional 5G compatibility as well as a high resolution 4K touchscreen with full AdobeRGB coverage. The device can even be equipped with GeForce RTX 3080 Ti - the fastest GPU around.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 09 Dec 2022 15:17
Aorus 15 XE5 review: Compact QHD gaming laptop with Thunderbolt 4

86% Aorus 15 XE5 review: Compact QHD gaming laptop with Thunderbolt 4

Energy-hungry powerhouse. With the Aorus 15 XE5, Gigabyte is bringing another 15.6-inch compact gaming notebook to the market. Amongst other things, the laptop shines with its impressive performance (in both gaming and non-gaming applications) and its ability to accommodate two PCIe 4.0 SSDs.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Dec 2022 13:45
Dec 8, 2022
Xiaomi Redmi Pad

85% Xiaomi Redmi Pad review - Affordable Android tablet with 90 Hz and 4 speakers

Redmi debut. With the Redmi Pad, Xiaomi introduces its first Redmi series tablet. This suggests that the 10.6-inch device offers good features for an affordable price. While the Redmi Tab shines in our review with features such as the 90-Hz display, a sleek metal construction, and long battery life, we also discovered a few weaknesses.
Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 10.61" | 445 g
Manuel Masiero, 08 Dec 2022 04:48
Dec 6, 2022
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X laptop in review

88% Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X laptop review: Elegant creative laptop with Nvidia GeForce RTX

Slim studio laptop with decent computing power. Our review of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro X can be summarized simply as follows: The subnotebook is compact and offers top-tier levels of performance. Even without OLED, it offers a very good screen that also ensures long battery runtimes.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.5 kg
Marc Herter, 06 Dec 2022 12:07
Dec 5, 2022
Motorola Moto G72

82% Motorola Moto G72 smartphone review – OLED with best-in-class brightness but no 5G

Powerful images. With a 108-Megapixel camera and a very bright OLED screen, the Motorola Moto G72 aims to shine in the lower mid-range. But will the fact that there is no 5G mobile communication doom the Moto G72 in our test?
Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.60" | 166 g
Florian Schmitt, 05 Dec 2022 02:14
Dec 4, 2022
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review

AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review: Superlative performance and efficiency gains that give Raptor Lake a run for the money

Raphael's shiny new frescos. The AMD Raphael Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 7 7700X come with the promise of significant performance and efficiency upgrades over Zen 3. The new processors vie with Intel's latest Raptor Lake offerings for the performance and gaming crown, and succeed for the most part. The new Eco mode, wherein a 65 W Ryzen 7 7950X can outpace a stock Alder Lake Core i9-12900K, is particularly interesting, but users will have to factor in the initial investment that goes into the AM5 platform.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Dec 2022 13:19
Dec 3, 2022
Nvidia RTX A5500 debut: Dell Precision 7670 Performance workstation review

89% Nvidia RTX A5500 debut: Dell Precision 7670 Performance workstation review

Core i9-12950HX power. The "Performance" or "Ultimate" version is of the Precision 7670 is slightly thicker, but it offers a significantly faster GPU than its thinner alternative. CPU Turbo Boost, however, could be a bit better.
Intel Core i9-12950HX | NVIDIA RTX A5500 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 Dec 2022 23:03
Huawei Nova 10 Pro review - High-end smartphone with 60 MP selfie camera

86% Huawei Nova 10 Pro review - High-end smartphone with 60 MP selfie camera

Flight canceled. The Huawei Nova 10 Pro has many features that characterize a good upper-class smartphone. An appealing camera setup, plenty of storage, fast 100-watt charging, and a 120 Hz OLED. However, it also suffers from well-known restrictions, which now have even bigger consequences.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 6.78" | 191 g
Daniel Schmidt, 03 Dec 2022 14:59
MSI Prestige 15 laptop review: Dazzling 4K image quality, solid performance

85% MSI Prestige 15 laptop review: Dazzling 4K image quality, solid performance

Pixel overload. MSI's Creator notebook combines outstanding image values with an efficient and powerful processor as well as a separate graphics chip with implemented ray tracing. The combination seems particularly suitable for image editing/processing at a higher level.
Intel Core i7-1280P | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Mario Petzold, 03 Dec 2022 12:03
Dec 1, 2022
Affinity Photo 2 benchmark comparison: Apple M1 faces off against Intel Core, AMD Ryzen and Nvidia GeForce

Affinity Photo 2 benchmark comparison: Apple M1 faces off against Intel Core, AMD Ryzen and Nvidia GeForce

With the recent release of Affinity Photo 2, Designer 2 and Publisher 2, there are now new alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. We have tested out the performance of Affinity Photo 2 on various systems to find out which CPU and GPU work best for Affinity users.
Hannes Brecher, 01 Dec 2022 15:28
NiPoGi CK10

71% NiPoGi CK10 with the Intel Core i7-10810U reviewed: Small office PC offering space for three SSDs

A silent office PC! In times of continually rising energy prices, compact PCs are exceptionally popular due to having considerably lower energy consumption than their traditional desktop siblings. With the NiPoGi CK10, we put this small, six core office PC through its paces. It's an extremely quiet device but how snappy is its SoC? In our review, we reveal all you need to know about the Intel Core i7-10810U based NiPoGi CK10.
Intel Core i7-10810U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 468 g
Sebastian Bade, 01 Dec 2022 13:03
Google Pixel Watch LTE smartwatch review - Debut with some limitations

Google Pixel Watch LTE smartwatch review - Debut with some limitations

Room for improvement. Good things come to those who wait - or do they? For years, there have been rumors about a Pixel Watch. Now it is finally here and has to measure up to some powerful competitors. Our test finds out about its strength and weaknesses.
Samsung Exynos 9110 | ARM Mali-T720 | 1.18" | 62 g
Benedikt Winkel, 01 Dec 2022 02:13
Nov 30, 2022
Radeon RX 6650M performance debut: HP Omen 16 2022 laptop review

86% Radeon RX 6650M performance debut: HP Omen 16 2022 laptop review

Can it beat the GeForce RTX 3060? The Omen 16 is one of the few 16-inch gaming laptops to offer all-AMD configurations including even the rarely benchmarked Radeon RX 6650M GPU. Overall performance is competitive against mainstream Nvidia options so long as you keep your expectations in check.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | AMD Radeon RX 6650M | 16.10" | 2.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Nov 2022 21:00
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL review: low-emissions office notebook that goes the distance

85% Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL review: low-emissions office notebook that goes the distance

Office all-rounder. The ThinkBook scores points with a Ryzen 5 APU, moderate emissions, and good battery life. This laptop comes with Windows 11 Pro and offers USB-C power delivery as one of its strong points. The whole package is available for around 600 Euros (US$728).
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 Nov 2022 16:10
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) review: Apple's giant tablet now runs with the M2 SoC

92% Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) review: Apple's giant tablet now runs with the M2 SoC

Slim power tablet. Apple has given its biggest tablet a mild upgrade and the new M2 processor. However, other improvements are far and few between. Read our review to find out what else is new and whether upgrading to the new tablet is worthwhile.
Apple M2 | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | 12.90" | 682 g
Daniel Schmidt, 30 Nov 2022 13:20
Xiaomi Poco M5

79% Xiaomi Poco M5 Smartphone review – Affordable phone that packs a lot of power

Budget powerhouse. The Xiaomi Poco M5 attempts to stand out in the sub-200-euro price range with a powerful processor. However, the camera is less than stellar, and the phone also has issues with location tracking. Is the Xiaomi Poco M5 then just another budget phone in the crowd?
Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.58" | 201 g
Florian Schmitt, 30 Nov 2022 13:04
KFA2 GeForce RTX 4090 SG

KFA2 GeForce RTX 4090 SG review: Uncompromised 4K gaming with the new Nvidia flagship

Peerless speed! Nvidia's current GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card offers a performance we have not seen before, surpassing the former top model significantly. In this review, we examine the KFA2 GeForce RTX 4090 SG and also compare the performances of the various RTX-4090 models with each other.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 30 Nov 2022 01:13
Nov 28, 2022
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition Review. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Founders Edition Review: 4K performance and efficiency champ that deserves sub-US$1,000 pricing

Frames wise, fetti foolish. The AD103-based Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 is the company's mainstream flagship gaming GPU based on the new Ada architecture. The RTX 4080 Founders Edition comes across as a capable 4K Ultra gaming GPU with excellent thermals, noise characteristics, and power efficiency. However, the US$1,200 asking price raises questions on the card's prospects in light of the looming threat from the competition.
Intel Core i9-13900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 | 28.00"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Nov 2022 16:03
Nov 27, 2022
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2

89% Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 Tablet review: Family and productive tablet in one

A tablet for all. A bright OLED display with an 11.2-inch diagonal and 120 Hz, four Dolby Atmos speakers, a metal chassis and updates up to Android 14: The family-friendly Lenovo Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 launches with a strong multimedia configuration and can also be used as a laptop replacement with accessories such as the 2-in-1 keyboard and stylus. We put it to the test.
MediaTek Kompanio 1300T | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 | 11.20" | 480 g
Manuel Masiero, 27 Nov 2022 17:50
Intel NUC 12 Pro Kit - Wall Street Canyon

79% Intel NUC 12 Pro Kit - Wall Street Canyon in review: Advanced mini PC with Intel Core i7-1260P for high versatility

Fast and future-proof! Intel's mobile 12th gen Alder Lake parts have made it to the NUC series. The hybrid design consisting of P and E cores is a success and provides good performance. In this review, we will explore the included features and how well the mini PC performs.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 511 g
Sebastian Bade, 27 Nov 2022 11:56
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 laptop in review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 laptop review: Endurance in outdoor use with Intel Alder Lake-U

Work and Travel - Magnesium gives the smallest ThinkPad a light and durable casing. Inside, there is powerful hardware and a long-lasting battery. Thus, the ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 invites you to work and travel. Thanks to LTE, you can stay online
Intel Core i5-1235U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Marc Herter, 27 Nov 2022 08:36
Nov 26, 2022
Schenker Vision 16 Pro Laptop Review - Lightweight 16-inch Ultrabook with RTX 3070 Ti

88% Schenker Vision 16 Pro Laptop Review - Lightweight 16-inch Ultrabook with RTX 3070 Ti

240 Hz panel and plenty of performance. Schenker’s new Vision 16 Pro is a 16-inch multimedia laptop with a weight of just 1.6 kg. This does not mean it lacks performance and the 240 Hz WQHD panel is powered by the current Alder Lake Core i7-12700H as well as the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Nov 2022 11:44
Nov 25, 2022
The fastest Core i7-12700H laptop you can buy: Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H review

88% The fastest Core i7-12700H laptop you can buy: Lenovo Legion 5 15IAH7H review

165 Hz and RTX 3060 with 140 Watts. The latest Lenovo Legion punches well above its paper specifications. If you want to avoid gaming laptops with underperforming CPUs and GeForce RTX GPUs, then this is the model to keep a close eye on.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 Nov 2022 22:24
Geekom Mini IT11 SFF desktop PC hands-on: Solid compact Tiger Lake PC

Geekom Mini IT11 SFF desktop PC hands-on: Solid compact Tiger Lake PC

Tiny Tiger Lake. The Geekom Mini IT11 is a solid-built small-form-factor desktop with plenty of ports and enough CPU horsepower for general media work. It struggles with heat management when the iGPU is fully loaded. Ultimately, the Mini IT11 is a soild bang-for-the-buck option.
Intel Core i7-1195G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 565 g
Sam Medley, 25 Nov 2022 15:37
Xiaomi 12T Pro 5G review - smartphone

88% Xiaomi 12T Pro 5G review: Smartphone with 200 MP and Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 at an attractive price

Megapixel madness. The Xiaomi 12T Pro houses high-end specs at the price of a premium smartphone. These include a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, a 200 MP camera, a fast 120 Hz AMOLED display, and a fast charging function with 120 watts. Read on to find out where Xiaomi has made cuts to its flagship killer.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.67" | 205 g
Marcus Herbrich, 25 Nov 2022 14:11
Corsair MP600 GS 2TB

Corsair MP600 GS 2TB SSD in review: Fast SSD for laptops, desktop and mini PCs

Great performance! The Corsair MP600 GS SSD sticks to the widely used PCIe 4.0 standard and achieves convincing read and write speeds. We took a closer look at how exactly the performance turned out in this short test.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 25 Nov 2022 13:28
Apple iPad 10 review - Anniversary tablet as slimmed down version of the iPad Air

89% Apple iPad 10 review - Anniversary tablet as slimmed down version of the iPad Air

iPad Air Light. The new iPad of the 10th generation offers a reworked design that is identical to that of the current iPad Air. While it also shares many other characteristics of the sibling model, there are also some technical compromises. However, this still results in a hefty price increase compared to the predecessor.
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 10.90" | 477 g
Daniel Schmidt, 25 Nov 2022 12:09
Nov 24, 2022
Spider-Man Miles Morales: laptop and desktop benchmarks

Spider-Man Miles Morales: laptop and desktop benchmarks

High above the city. About three months after the release of Spider-Man Remastered, Spider-Man Miles Morales has now also made its way to the PC. In this review, we test out the game to see how smoothly it can swing between skyscrapers with various graphics cards.
Florian Glaser, 24 Nov 2022 17:50
Nov 21, 2022
Beelink GTR6 Ryzen 9 6900HX mini PC review: Faster than most Intel NUCs

Beelink GTR6 Ryzen 9 6900HX mini PC review: Faster than most Intel NUCs

Flexing the Radeon 680M. The GTR6 retails for $540 USD as a barebones kit or $750 if configured with RAM, storage, and Windows 11 Pro. The performance it brings to the table is significant when compared to an Intel NUC at an equivalent price point.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Radeon 680M | 815 g
Allen Ngo, 21 Nov 2022 19:26
Huawei Mate 50 Pro

89% Huawei Mate 50 Pro smartphone review: The camera star has problems

It could be so much more. Huawei is once again offering a camera flagship in the Mate 50 Pro at a steep price this year. Variable aperture, optical zoom, high performance, a high-quality case and an OLED screen may well justify the price , but there is another problem...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.70" | 209 g
Florian Schmitt, 21 Nov 2022 17:41
Google Pixel 7 review - Compact Google smartphone without big trade-offs

89% Google Pixel 7 review - Compact Google smartphone without big trade-offs

Powerful droid The smaller of the Google Pixel 7 series models possesses not only a more compact form factor than the Pro model but also has to make do with a few compromises on the technical front. What they are and whether they are noticeable in everyday use, find out in our review.
Google Tensor G2 | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 | 6.30" | 197 g
Daniel Schmidt, 21 Nov 2022 16:46
Anker Powerhouse 555 with solar modules hands-on review: Emergency power station?

Anker Powerhouse 555 with solar modules hands-on review: Emergency power station?

Makes watts durable The Powerhouse 555 from Anker has 1000 watts and represents the middle class from the manufacturer's range. Our hands-on shows whether the Powerstation is the golden mean or whether it lacks something.
Benedikt Winkel, 21 Nov 2022 13:55
Nov 20, 2022
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 SE review - Fully equipped gaming laptop with RTX 3080 Ti

87% Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 SE review - Fully equipped gaming laptop with RTX 3080 Ti

Intel HX with the brakes applied. With the new ROG Strix Scar 17 SE from 2022, Asus offers a high-end gaming laptop with the best hardware currently available on the market. In addition to the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, this also includes the Core i9-12950HX and a fast 240-Hz display.
Intel Core i9-12950HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Nov 2022 22:08
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 FE Review. (Image: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Founders Edition Review: Unrivaled 4K 100 fps behemoth for US$400 less than the RTX 3090 Ti

A Love(lace)ly beast nonpareil. The RTX 4090 is a flagship GPU based on Nvidia's new AD102 Ada Lovelace architecture. While the fundamentals are similar to that of Ampere, Nvidia is offering amped-up clocks and core counts, new Tensor and RT core technologies, and an efficient TSMC custom 4N process all of which aim to make the RTX 4090 the undisputed chart leader for a long time to come. We put the RTX 4090 through the paces to see exactly how much horsepower you can get for US$1,599.
Intel Core i9-13900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 28.00"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Nov 2022 17:34
A Plague Tale Requiem: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

A Plague Tale Requiem: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Pretty, but demanding. About three years after A Plague Tale Innocence, the French Asobo Studio releases the sequel Requiem. It impresses with great graphics, although the hardware requirements are quite high.
Florian Glaser, 20 Nov 2022 10:16
Intel NUC Pro Chassis Element

Intel NUC Pro Chassis Element in review - Modular barebone for many purposes

Good approach! The NUC pro chassis element is primarily just an empty case and only comes to life with a compute element. We took a closer look at the device and analyzed the performance of four different compute elements. These rely on Intel's latest Alder Lake-U processors in the latest version.
Sebastian Bade, 20 Nov 2022 09:12
Nov 19, 2022
Core i7-1260U debut: Dell Latitude 13 9330 2-in-1 convertible review

89% Core i7-1260U debut: Dell Latitude 13 9330 2-in-1 convertible review

Confidently work anywhere. If the top-of-the-line Latitude 7330 isn't good enough for you, then the top top-of the line Latitude 9330 might be up your alley. The 9330 offers a roomier 16:10 form factor, thinner profile, and even more USB-C ports for improved docking capabilities.
Intel Core i7-1260U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 19 Nov 2022 21:17
Google Pixel 7 Pro review: Premium smartphone with stock Android

89% Google Pixel 7 Pro review: Premium smartphone with stock Android

Uncompromisingly good. The Google Pixel 7 Pro is sticking to a proven formula, having improved in almost all areas. The price has remained stable and the update supply is again guaranteed for five years. Differences to the cheaper model are primarily related to the display and the cameras, but some are larger than expected.
Google Tensor G2 | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 | 6.70" | 212 g
Daniel Schmidt, 19 Nov 2022 15:50
Acer Predator Helios 300 review: Overclocked gaming laptop with a good display

87% Acer Predator Helios 300 review: Overclocked gaming laptop with a good display

Brute force hunter. With 17 inches, an expansive cooling system, and overclocking via button press, the Predator isn't really sneaking up quietly, but rather aims to convince the gaming community with brute force. Our test shows whether this gameplan works out.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3 kg
Christian Hintze, 19 Nov 2022 02:23
Nov 18, 2022
AnkerMake M5 3D printer reviewed

AnkerMake M5 3D printer review: Printing under the watchful gaze of AI

With the AnkerMake M5, Anker makes an impressive entry into the 3D printer arena and delivers high quality in many areas. Despite straightforward assembly, an easy to understand slicer, as well as high speed, we were unfortunately not impressed with the fast printer.
Marc Herter, 18 Nov 2022 20:59
Honor Pad 8

82% Honor Pad 8 tablet review: 12-inch tablet at a bargain price

Going big. Honor is introducing its first tablet in the form of the Pad 8 and thus attempting to make its mark in the tablet category. The Pad 8 is currently one of the cheapest 12-inch tablets on the market at US$300. It also has a solid mid-range performance and features. Our review reveals how well the XXL tablet performs in practice and where it falls short.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 12.00" | 520 g
Manuel Masiero, 18 Nov 2022 14:50
Nov 17, 2022
1MORE PistonBuds Pro TWS ANC earbuds hands-on (Source: Own)

1MORE PistonBuds Pro TWS ANC earbuds hands-on: When budget pricing meets next-tier audio experience

While the 1MORE PistonBuds Pro are not special, these TWS ANC headphones come with a low-latency gaming mode, four microphones for enhanced audio in calls, as well as the brand's proprietary QuietMax noise cancelation tech. Despite their wallet-friendly price tag, they also come with drivers tuned by Luca Bignardi.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Nov 2022 21:51
Lenovo Legion Slim 7-16IAH7 laptop review: slim Legion notebook is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel

88% Lenovo Legion Slim 7-16IAH7 laptop review: slim Legion notebook is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel

Legion Slim with internals from team blue and green The "Legion 7" comes in two flavours: a normal version and a slim model (with an added "Slim" in its name). Featuring a thin and understated design, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i is aimed at consumers who may find a typical gaming laptop too flashy for their taste.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Nov 2022 21:42
HP EliteBook 845 G9 laptop review: Also convincing with Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

89% HP EliteBook 845 G9 laptop review: Also convincing with Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U

Successful in almost every regard. With the EliteBook 845 G9, HP proves that currently AMD need not hide behind Intel anymore at all, but on the contrary: Despite using an efficient Ryzen U or HS CPU, the 14-inch laptop delivers a high performance.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U | AMD Radeon 660M | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 17 Nov 2022 00:52
Nov 16, 2022
Intel Core i5-8260U debut: BMAX B5 Pro G7H8 mini PC review

Intel Core i5-8260U debut: BMAX B5 Pro G7H8 mini PC review

Super-cheap HTPC with NVMe SSD support. Can a years old 8th gen Intel CPU keep up with the latest 12th gen options? Surprisingly yes so long as you don't plan on running anything graphics intensive. Its retail price of under $300 USD is hard to pass up for many HTPC setups.
Intel Core i5-8260U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 369 g
Allen Ngo, 16 Nov 2022 19:40
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