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Now with a 16:10 display. Lenovo is updating its inexpensive ThinkPad E14 office notebook with new cases and 16:10 displays. Ryzen 7000 chips from AMD are installed for the processors, which are well-known processors. However, the keyboard has gotten worse.

Nvidia RTX 5000 ECC VRAM debut. Dell's latest mobile workstation is one of its leanest and fastest yet mostly thanks to the new Nvidia RTX 5000 GPU. Performance-per-watt is excellent and we hope to see the 165 W USB-C AC adapter on more Dell models.

Full HD gaming for a price of US$400! The ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 Ti OC is a compact graphics card based on the current Ada Lovelace architecture. Thanks to its particularly short build, it can be installed into the tightest of cases. We have taken a closer look at this graphics card and in this review, you can read about all the most important points with the help of a range of measurements and benchmarks.

Light and shadow. Over the past few years, former adventure game specialist Deck13 have shifted their focus more towards the action RPG genre. Atlas Fallen is the latest title by the German studio. In this review, we’ll be checking out how the game runs on various graphics cards.

Bookworm. The Smart Paper is a high-quality e-ink tablet made by Lenovo which you can use for easy note taking and to help you study documents without getting tired. Although the device is based on Android, you can hardly run any apps on it. In this review, we will find out about what the tablet can and can't do.

NUC with a new case! The release of the Intel NUC 13 Pro Desk Edition Kit aka Vivid Canyon presumably marks Intel's last mini PC of the branch. Visually, Intel has given the finishing touch to the device by correcting most of its predecessor's points of critique. In this review, you can find out about what else Intel's final NUC based on the Intel Core i7-1360P has to offer.

Intel 13th gen CPU swap. The IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 looks very attractive at first glance with its low US$574 starting price and Thunderbolt support, but the fixed 8 GB of RAM is a huge asterisk and the price to upgrade is absurdly high for what is supposed to be a budget 2-in-1.

Distance runner. The Aorus 15 BSF - a QHD gaming laptop - offers good performance (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4070) with a great selection of features (16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 165 Hz panel, Thunderbolt 4). Amazing runtimes complete the setup.

MGN linear guides on two axes should make every maker's heart beat faster. In addition, there is a drilled Sprite extruder. However, despite all the love for good hardware, Voxelab has forgotten the fine-tuning here. Our test clearly shows too many flaws ex-factory, which could be fixed with little effort.

120 Hz and 5G. HP is presenting its best, AMD-equipped business notebook in the new EliteBook 845 G10. The Ryzen 9 Pro 7940HS offers a lot of performance and the EliteBook doesn't have any weakness in other areas either. Only the RAM configuration is not optimal.

The thing is huge. At 14.5 inches, the Lenovo Tab Extreme is unrivaled in terms of tablet size. Precise pen input, an elegant aluminum case and the high price all make this a device aimed at professionals. Can it stand up to the top dogs from Apple and Samsung?

Photophobic. Rumors about a foldable smartphone from Google have been circulating for years, and now it's finally here. The specs are promising, but in the absence of innovation a competitive price is not forthcoming. Find out in our review how Google's first foldable fares.

Enduring. A Ryzen 5 7535HS, GeForce RTX 4050, USB 4, and a bright 16:10 display (16-inch, WUXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync) are the highlights of the relatively inexpensive (€1,250) Nitro 16. Under the right conditions, the already very good battery run times of the predecessor further surpassed. This review evaluates the performance and other characteristics of this alternate configuration.

60 W TGP GeForce RTX 4060? The Legion Slim 5 16 is one of the best-looking gaming laptops in the low US$1000 price range and it includes a fantastic 165 Hz 1600p IPS display to boot. Unfortunately, some issues may be holding back its RTX 4060 graphics.

More performance? Nearly three months after we initially reviewed the new integrated Radeon 780M, AMD has now finally released official drivers for the GPU. We are thus taking another look at the performance of both the Radeon 780M and the less-powerful Radeon 760M using synthetic as well as gaming benchmarks.

Easy on the wallet, hard on compromise. The HP Chromebook 15a aims to be an affordable entry into the online world for students and those who are looking for a cheap internet access device. Despite its mid-2023 release, the Chromebook 15a makes significant hardware compromises to maintain its sub-₹30,000 (sub-US$350) price point even while notably more capable laptops are increasingly becoming available within this price bracket.

Core i7-13705H vs. Core i9-13905H. It's not cheap at over two grand, but the Slim Pro 9i is densely packed and with an impressive 3.2K mini-LED touchscreen for wide DCI-P3 colors and over 2x the contrast ratio of IPS.

Mobile multi-monitor set! KYY is a manufacturer that offers diverse portable monitor solutions. With the X90A, the manufacturer isn't just offering one display - this solution features two displays which can expand your digital workspace massively. In this short review, you can read about what else the KYY X90A has to offer.

Fix me! Nokia's G42 surprises with a daring purple color scheme on request, is supposed to be easy to repair, and brings 5G connectivity at a low price. Does Nokia give important impetus with recycled materials and update promises, or is it just one smartphone among many?

Affordable black box. Lenovo sells their more affordable ThinkPad laptops for business customers as the ThinkPad L series. The ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 AMD is a budget model with AMD - though with Ryzen 7030. The fact that Lenovo does not use Ryzen 7040 does not make the L14 into a bad laptop, but it has some negative consequences.

Perfect multi-talent! Nowadays, the mini PC market is very saturated. But Khadas has announced a very interesting device: The Mind is supposed to massively widen mini PCs' range of uses. At the same time, the manufacturer has relied on in-house accessories which work together with the Khadas Mind and can supposedly replace a whole range of devices. In this review, we have first taken a look at the base device so you can compare its performance to other mini PCs.

14-inch AMD convertible for US$550. The Inspiron 14 7435 2-in-1 retails for half the price of many popular alternatives with 360-degree hinges. There are cut corners along the way, of course, but casual home users or students likely won't mind many of the missing features.

Photo range. The Xiaomi Redmi 12 is an inexpensive mid-range phone that's water resistant and offers good everyday performance. A highlight could include its camera which is fitted with wide-angle and macro lenses - but costing under US$200, is the phone really capable of taking great photos?

Slim and slender. The Redmi Note 12S is a compact smartphone with its 6.43-inch screen. It offers a lot of storage and a high-resolution main camera, but you won't find 5G. In our review, we take a look at how well the compact mid-range smartphone scores.

Brilliant performance. Belgian-based Larian Studios has released a truly epic RPG with Baldur’s Gate 3. By and large, the game excels in terms of both contents and technical performance. Our technical review will mainly focus on how the game performs on modern laptop and desktop GPUs.

Core i5-13500H says Hi! The new Asus VivoBook 14X OLED K3405 brings several notable improvements to the table including the Intel Core i5-13500H and a 2.8K OLED display. The VivoBook 14X OLED aspires to be sought after as a capable multimedia laptop and manages to achieve this for the most part. However, some of Asus's choices, such as using the now-ageing 35 W Nvidia RTX 3050, raise an eyebrow.

Pro scooter? SoFlow launches the second generation of the brand's top model with the So4 Pro Gen 2. It is designed to offer maximum performance and climb steep mountains. New features include turn signals in the handlebar ends and even better acceleration. We show where the weaknesses of the scooter flagship lie.

Business companion. The compact office laptop by Lenovo convinces us with low emissions, long battery life numbers and a 16 inch screen win the work-friendly 16:10 ratio (1,920 x 1,200, IPS, low power). Part of the package are two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a WWAN option.

Time travel. With the M2, Eleglide wants to deliver an affordable E-MTB. The manufacturer installs hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano gears and a 540 Wh battery for 900 euros. We took a ride with the affordable pedelec. Here, we will clarify the compromises that a buyer of the M2 must make.

Pretty sci-fi spectacle. Although AMD graphics cards currently still have to make do without ray tracing, the PC version of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is one of the better console ports of the past few years. We ran a lot of benchmarks - including DLSS and Frame Generation.

Sun shower in the middle class. The manufacturer advertises the realme C55 with a high-quality camera and a lot of memory, but the mid-range phone also has to face strong competition. We will find out whether it can stand out in the test.

Featherweight ultrabook. The new Schenker Vision 16 premium ultrabook with a lightweight magnesium chassis has the newest Intel CPUs and a matte WQHD screen with 240 Hz. It is pretty upgradable, as usual with Schenker.

Thinner and lighter than the Omen 16. Not to be confused with the regular Omen 16, the Omen Transcend 16 is the next step up for the series complete with newer features and options that future Omen models will likely draw from. Know all the differences and changes before pulling the trigger.

Lots of power for Raptor Lake! The Minisforum Venus Series NPB5's Intel Core i5-13500H promises to be a modern SoC fit for a wide range of uses. With its DDR5 and great connectivity options including USB4, there are almost endless possibilities for the device. In this detailed review including a variety of benchmarks, you can read about what else this sleek mini PC has to offer.

AMD transformation-artist. ThinkPad Yoga is the name of Lenovo's business convertibles. The ThinkPad L series is the affordable enterprise series, which means the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD is a budget hybrid. With AMD Ryzen 7030U and a new design, this convertible can compete with more expensive models.

Double display. Mobvoi omits the 4 and presents the TicWatch Pro 5, a smartwatch with WearOS and Qualcomm's latest SiP, the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1. Thanks to the dual display, the battery life is also excellent. Our test reveals the TicWatch Pro 5's strengths and weaknesses.

Adept at adapting. The cooling system in the latest base Legion Pro, which sports a Ryzen 5 and an RTX 4050, is able to show what it’s made of. The result is a gaming laptop that can keep pace with other entry-level devices without getting too loud. Lenovo's software also provides further interesting options.

Desktop beau. We already know Blackview from the smartphone and tablet segment, but at this point, the manufacturer also includes several Mini PCs in its portfolio. With the MP200, we take a look at a visually attractive compact PC for everyday office work. However, the processor isn't one of the youngest anymore. Find out in this review, what the Tiger Lake SoC in the Blackview MP200 is able to achieve.

Short battery life and less hardware. Lenovo is aiming for the crown in the category of 16-inch multimedia laptops with its new Yoga Pro 9i 16. Its trump card is supposed to be the high-resolution and bright mini-LED panel. However, there are unusual weaknesses in the build quality and, in contrast to the 14-inch model, features such as Advanced Optimus are missing.

Small profile, big ambitions. The Lofree Flow is a mechanical keyboard with a metal case, illumination, Bluetooth and brand-new Kailh Full POM switches that promise an excellent typing feel. The switches are convincing in the test, but the keyboard is not quite convincing.

Curvature to the max for more immersion. A lot of diagonal, a lot of hertz, a lot of resolution and above all a lot of contrast. The 32-inch offspring from Samsung's Odyssey Gaming Display division delivers a lot... at least on paper.

Slim and light. A low weight (990 g, ~2.18 lb), slim case (≤ 12.55 mm, ~0.49 in), and bright OLED display (15.6 in, FHD) that is rich in contrast represent the highlights of the LG Gram SuperSlim. Additional positive features include two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a very good battery life.

Economical and extremely quiet! The system manufacturer Bosgame offers a number of modern Mini PCs. In this review, we devote ourselves to the compact Bosgame Mini PC Intel 12th Gen N95 which battled its way through our test course in the guise of an economical office PC. Read on as our extensive measurements and benchmarks help reveal whether or not it's a worthwhile purchase.

Lots of flare. Eve Systems' Eve Flare is a thread-based mood light which impressed during our test - as long as it wasn't trying to light up a whole room. In addition, its runtimes were much longer in practice than stated by the manufacturer. However, sometimes the lamp takes its time a little.

Alder Lake N for everyday use! ACEMagician is a well-known mini-PC manufacturer and it has now added the ACEMAGIC Ace AX15 office laptop to its portfolio. The device is based on the Intel N95 Alder Lake N generation. Read our extensive review, complete with numerous measurements and benchmarks, to find out whether or not the affordable laptop is a worthwhile purchase.

Safety first! The Nokia XR21 aims to be a smartphone that emphasizes sustainability and a long battery life. Not only is it water, dust, and shock proof, but it is also provided with updates for a long time and even gets an expanded warranty. Find out in our test, whether the XR21 keeps its promises. Update: Android 13 rollout is now in full swing.

The Glyph is back. The Phone (2) is considerably more expensive than Nothing's debut smartphone, but this time it has real high-end power. Find out in our review whether it has to the potential to be a real flagship killer thanks to its iconic Glyph interface and its solid price-performance ratio.

AMD Zen 4 for budget gamers. If an IdeaPad sounds too cheap and the Legion sounds too expensive, then the LOQ might tickle your fancy. The GeForce RTX 4050 is proving to be very capable for users who are satisfied with a solid 1080p gaming experience at 60 FPS.

Notebookcheck camera comparison - part 3. We want to find the best smartphone for photography, and to do so we have run yet another camera test. We put the Sony Xperia 1 V, Honor Magic5 Pro and Huawei P60 Pro up against the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. In this review, you can read about which flagship phone came out on top during our test.

Simply fast. Thanks to an outstanding Intel Core i9, a decent RTX 4060 and an OLED display, the VivoBook Pro 16X leaves no doubt that it is perfectly positioned for image and video editing. The hardware, especially the input devices, is also an excellent fit for a Creator notebook. However, savings have been made in other areas.

Compact class. With the Predator Triton 14, Acer has expanded its range of compact gaming laptops with an additional model. The 14-inch device offers bags of power, (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4050), a very bright 16:10 aspect ratio display (WQXGA, 165 Hz, G-Sync) and a Thunderbolt 4 port.

The price decides! Nvidia's lineup is expanded piece by piece, and now there is also a graphics card with Ada Lovelace architecture available in the 300-Euro (~$332) range. We take a look at the KFA2 GeForce RTX 4060 1-Click OC 2X and provide an overview of the performance for you in this review. However, the power consumption also raises some questions.

Have cuts been made in the right areas? The small external display, a slightly slower SoC and some cuts in the high-end features make for a foldable smartphone that costs less than US$800. The Motorola Razr 40 fills a gap in the smartphone market and may cause a sensation with its stylish look.

Atmos everything The new Era 300 sounds like a jack-of-all-trades. Smart speaker, multi-room use, surround sound and PC connection are all features on offer. In this review, we have taken a look at the Era 300 as an alone-standing device as well as a full surround sound system, including all of the expensive gadget's advantages and disadvantages.

Large and inexpensive 16-inch convertible. The 2023 Inspiron 16 2-in-1 comes in two versions: Inspiron 16 7630 with Intel and Inspiron 16 7635 with AMD. The latter is cheaper, but it entails a longer list of cut corners that users should be aware of when compared to the Intel version.

RTX 4050 and Advanced Optimus. The new Yoga Pro 9i 14 is Lenovo’s flagship consumer device and packed with features like the extremely bright Mini-LED panel with 165 Hz, a Core i7 processor as well as Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop inside a compact 14-inch chassis. The only problem is the battery runtime, where you will have to make some compromises.

Memorable. Huawei has a high-end premium phone on offer with the Nova 11 Pro that wants to convince with super-fast charging, optical zoom, and an extraordinary look. The current sanctions often make it necessary to rethink while considering a Huawei phone, but the Nova 11 Pro might still be worth a look.

Basic Galaxy. The Galaxy A14 represents the entry into Samsung's A series. We test the basic model with 4G and 64 GB of storage. Will the Galaxy feeling arise even with the smallest "A" smartphone, or is the equipment already outdated?

The perfect mini PC? Minisforum's Venus series now has a new member: The UM790 Pro. This device makes use of AMD's newest CPU generation in the form of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS. Its iGPU, the AMD Radeon 780M, is super up-to-date, too. In this review, you can read about everything this combination has to offer - including a variety of measurements and benchmarks.

Lighter, faster, better? The Teclast T50 Pro is said to be the better version of the T50, which we could certify a good price-performance ratio. It is also inexpensive but offers considerably more power, battery and memory. We will find out whether it is really a bargain in our review.

Next Level. Huawei refreshes the UI of the Watch 4, but the smartwatch also gets new features that make everyday life easier. Our test clarifies whether the Huawei Watch 4 Pro is the perfect smartwatch.

Windows 11 + Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3. Like it or not, Windows ARM is here to stay regardless of all the criticisms. The Robo & Kala TW220 directly targets the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 ARM by offering OLED instead of IPS and a much lower starting price of just US$599

Magnesium and liquid metal. Schenker updates the slim Vision 16 Pro multimedia laptop with current hardware from Intel and Nvidia. The new GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop graphics chip brings a lot of gaming performance to the matte WQHD panel with 240 Hz. Considering the low weight, the maintenance options are also very good.

A gaming display for on the go! Uperfect has presented its portable gaming monitor, the Game K5. With a refresh rate of up to 240 Hz, it specifically aims to speak to the gaming community. In this review, you can read about what else the mobile 17-inch display has to offer.

Mobile trailblazer. The Dragonfly G4 incorporates more recycled materials than its predecessors in the name of sustainability. Other than that, expect just marginal performance updates over the already excellent Dragonfly G3.

An economical RTX 4060. The Acer Predator Helios 16 is simultaneously a solid and quiet gaming laptop with many high-end aspects. Thanks to the economical RTX 4060 and its mature cooling system, gaming sessions will not result in sudden deafness despite the potent 16-core CPU. We were also positively surprised by the fast QHD display and although we were not dealing with the mini-LED display variant, its deployment can be found in the key lighting.

The Pro 15 for budget foxes. If you can do without a metal case and a full RGB keyboard, you do not necessarily have to go for the expensive XMG Pro 15. In our test, the XMG Focus 15 is just as performant and only has to take a back seat in few aspects. In return, the base price of the Focus 15 is about €400 less than that of the Pro 15 for practically similar performance.

No pulsating fans: The MSI Pulse 17 supplies a lot of power to the Intel Core i7 and RTX 4070 while still remaining fairly quiet. However, the connection equipment and screen are also important for a laptop, and the gaming laptop is unable to convince us in those regards.

Core i7-1360P vs. Core i7-1280P. Dell has updated its XPS 13 Plus 9320 this year with 13th gen Raptor Lake CPUs. Other than the name change, however, everything else remains essentially the same as on last year's Core i7-1280P configuration including even processor performance.

Misfiring on most cylinders. The Omnistar L80 is a new projector from Casiris. Billed as the "brightest LCD projector in the world," the Omnistar L80 is a competent projector with a bright, clear picture. However, several small missteps add up to an overall underwhelming package.

The perfect gaming CPU? The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D features 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning it trails just behind the top-of-the-range models in terms of number of cores. But in our test, the 8-core component showed that it shouldn't be underestimated. In this review, we will be comparing its performance to its in-house competitors as well as its rivals from Intel.

Cheaper is hardly possible. The Xiaomi Redmi A2 is available on the Internet for well under 100 Euros. What can you expect from such a cheap smartphone? After all, the manufacturer promises regular updates and long runtimes. We take a closer look at the entry-level phone in our review.

Ups and downs. The Nokia G11 Plus is a small update of last year's Nokia G11 with a better camera, slightly larger screen and more modern software. But is the G11 Plus really better than its predecessor in all areas?

More traditional with less fuss. Unlike the over-the-top Latitude 9440, the Latitude 7440 sticks to tradition to be more down-to-earth and easier to use. The updated 16:10 aspect ratio is always welcomed, but a few features have been lost in the transition.

RTX 4050 for $1,699.99. The new MSI Stealth 14 Studio was presented at the beginning of this year and aside from targeting gamers, the device also aims to speak to users who are searching for great performance within a compact 14-inch case. The Core i7-13700H and GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop's performance has hit the mark, however, the laptop isn't without its flaws: its keyboard and short runtimes, to name a few.

Replacement for the iPhone 14 mini? Palm-sized smartphones are becoming increasingly rare, so the Zenfone 10 is just right: it promises a lot of power in a compact format at comparatively moderate prices. Find out in our review whether buyers have to make compromises.

No-frills durability. The easy-to-use Durabook R8 is one of the few fanless tablets equipped with an Intel Core U-series CPU. Performance is pared back due to the lack of active cooling, but auxiliary features remain excellent.

Eyecatcher. Anyone wanting to buy the best Motorola smartphone will find what they are looking for in the manufacturer's Edge series, namely in the 6.55-inch Edge 40. The slim and light mid-range smartphone scores with a back cover made of vegan leather, offers a very bright 144 Hz OLED display, and also impresses with good performance and battery life.

Intel Tiger Lake in the year 2023? The Geekom Mini IT11 currently isn't one of the most powerful devices when it comes to pure performance. However, Geekom have updated their Mini IT11 with a now slightly outdated Intel Core i7-11390H - previously, the PC featured an Intel Core i7-1195G7. Together with modern connectivity options, the Mini IT11 currently still makes for a decent device. As the PC thankfully has a Thunderbolt port, we can also take a look at its gaming performance using an external GPU.

Putting the oomph back in the mid-range. The OnePlus Nord 3 brings some much-needed pizzazz in the hotly contested sub-₹35,000 (sub-€500) Android smartphone market. While the Dimensity 9000-powered Nord 3 is a substantial upgrade over the Nord 2 in almost all aspects, the smartphone has several glaring shortcomings as well.

Modular battery hero. The AK10 from Eureka is a bagless battery vacuum cleaner. It is supposed to convince with an electric brush and strong suction power when cleaning the household. Our test reveals how well the AK10 sucks and the weaknesses it has.

The gaming workstation. A solid and understated design paired with computational power. This is the figure the XMG Pro 15 E23 cuts in our review. Whether as a laptop for content creators or gamers, the XMG Pro 15 impresses with powerful Nvidia graphics and a wonderful QHD display which covers the P3 color space.

Intel NUC 13 Pro challenger! The Geekom AS 6 has entered the arena as the successor to the AS 5 and this small device packs a real punch. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX brings the power and its strong iGPU is enough for the occasional gaming session. But that's not all - the Geekom AS 6 has lots more to offer. You can read about everything that's important in this review.

The perfect allrounder? The MSI Stealth 16 Studio A13VG combines a 13th-generation Intel CPU as well as an Nvidia RTX 4070 laptop GPU. From a visual point of view, the Stealth 16 Studio is very dignified, meaning the device is not only focused on gamers. Both a demanding day in the office in an understated design and evening gaming sessions playing the latest titles are no problem for this laptop. In our review, we take a look at what else the MSI Stealth 16 Studio has to offer.

Almost like a Nintendo Switch with Windows. The OneXPlayer 2 takes the Nintendo Switch as a reference model and offers a gaming handheld with detachable controllers. Thanks to AMD's Zen3+, there is enough performance, but a lack of software adjustments makes Windows difficult to use.

Look like a butterfly, sting like a Beelink. The Ryzen 7 7840HS and integrated Radeon 780M further cement AMD's status as a mini PC powerhouse. Early Beelink models were seen as low-cost alternatives to the Intel NUC, but the latest GTR7 now outperforms most options from Intel.

Annoying fan & reduced performance. Acer have updated their Swift X 14 - this time giving the multimedia laptop a fresh new case, a new OLED panel as well as new components from Intel and Nvidia. Unfortunately, the total package of this $1,400 device seems to only impress on paper and next to its relatively short battery life in everyday use, the laptop's cooling system also proves to cause some issues.

Phone with vision. A wide-angle camera in a phone that is sold for under 200 Euros (~$218) is not a matter of course. The Honor X7a has one, but it might also have some drawbacks due to its slow processor. We take a closer look in the test.

Electric citizen. Niu's Mqi+ Sport is an affordable electric scooter. We were impressed by its silent operation, app connectivity and cruise control. We gave the scooter a go to find out where it feels at home and where its weaknesses are.

1080p gaming in color! After the top-of-the-range Ada Lovelace architecture models made their debut last year, now the smaller models based on up-to-date GPU architecture are slowly being released. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is one of the first of such mid-range graphics cards and aims to speak to the mainstream market. In this review featuring plenty of benchmarks, you can read about whether this goal was achieved or not.

Surprisingly compelling. Lenovo's latest Legion laptop lavishly looks the part without needing to cut corners in regards to chassis quality, auxiliary features, or display options. Performance is excellent even though it lacks some enthusiast-class processors.

Off to the Metaverse? At $400, the HTC Desire 22 Pro's launch price was way too high. However, in the meantime, it is significantly cheaper. Since the smartphone is said to score well with its exclusive Metaverse features, our catch-up review reveals whether or not the HTC phone is actually something special.

Bags of power in the tightest of spaces! Geekom has packed a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX into its small AS 5 mini-PC. Read our extensive review to find out how the compact computer wizard performs in everyday use and whether the combination of 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD can hold a candle to the Intel NUC models.

Ultra-ultrawide. With an aspect ratio of 32:9 and a resolution of 5,120 x 1,440, the Philips 45B1U6900C is essentially equivalent to putting two conventional 16:9 displays together side by side. The SuperWide aspect ratio goes even wider than the 21:9 ultrawide format. In this hands-on review, we'll discuss whether this monitor anything else to offer other than its extreme width.

Quiet times. The gaming laptop's i7-13700H and the RTX 4060 are perfectly suited to modern games. And, on top of that, the Nitro 17 hardly suffers from any weaknesses. So far, so predictable. The clever power management implementation makes all the difference and ensures Acer's laptop is quiet despite its power.

A little bigger, but a lot faster. The Omen 16 is back this year with an improved cooling solution that's larger and more efficient than before. It also happens to have one of the lowest starting prices we've seen for a GeForce RTX 4060 laptop at US$1100.

Back to the roots! The Mercury series is Minisforum's pride and joy - this time they have released a tiny mini PC which promises decent performance. An AMD Ryzen 7 6800U with super-fast DDR5 RAM as well as modern USB4 ports are situated within the PC's small case. In this review, you can read about what else this little one has to offer, with the help of a variety of measurements and benchmarks.

Configurable, many connections. Schenker's VIA 15 Pro is a 15.6-inch office laptop with an AMD processor and a matte WQHD IPS panel with 165 Hz. Besides two SO-DIMM slots, two SSDs can also be installed and the large battery enables very long battery runtimes.

Core i9-13980HX and RTX 4070 Laptop. Asus offers a powerful machine for creative users in the ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED. Intel's Core i9-13980HX and the GeForce RTX 4070 laptop take care of performance-related matters, but the new 120 Hz OLED panel is not completely convincing.

Subnotebook powered by Ryzen. The ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 AMD has already delivered a convincing outing with Ryzen 5000. Since last year, the same platform is available with Ryzen 6000. The compact ThinkPad for business customers does not disappoint and is still a good choice, even in the year 2023.