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Jan 31, 2023
Intel Raptor Lake-P Review - Debut for the Core i7-1360P

89% Intel Raptor Lake-P Review - Debut for the Core i7-1360P

Can Intel's 13th gen keep up with AMD and Apple? Intel's new 13th gen mobile processors are finally available and we review the Raptor Lake Core i7-1360P. It can achieve higher clocks compared to Alder Lake thanks to some optimizations, but there are no significant changes.
Intel Core i7-1360P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 31 Jan 2023 11:35
LG Ultra PC 14 review: Stamina meets performance

84% LG Ultra PC 14 review: Stamina meets performance

Portable "heavyweight". Great stamina for on the go – this is something we can attest to for the Ultra PC 16. Its smaller 14-inch brother offers even more of that, lasting five hours longer than the LG gram 14 on a single charge. In this review, we'll discuss how the Ultra PC 14 achieves this it and why its performance comes close to that of a 35-watt Intel 12th gen CPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 31 Jan 2023 05:59
Jan 28, 2023
Huawei MateBook D 14 review: Quiet office laptop with a long battery life

85% Huawei MateBook D 14 review: Quiet office laptop with a long battery life

Elegant. The 14-inch laptop from Huawei includes a Tiger Lake processor, brings an elegant metal case, produces only little noise, and offers a long battery life. At the time of our test, the whole package is available starting from 600 Euros (~$652).
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Jan 2023 21:01
Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 review: The M2 Pro is slowed down in the small MacBook Pro

94% Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023 review: The M2 Pro is slowed down in the small MacBook Pro

Now with fast WLAN. Apple has upgraded the MacBook Pro 14 and the new M2 Pro offers greater performance, and fast WLAN is finally supported. Overall, the MBP 14 is an excellent machine, but Apple has also put some brakes on the M2 Pro in the small MacBook Pro.
Apple M2 Pro | Apple M2 Pro 19-Core GPU | 14.20" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Jan 2023 20:01
Huawei MatePad SE

81% Huawei MatePad SE tablet review - Small price, small battery

Living room sprinter. The Huawei MatePad SE is an inexpensive tablet for home use. The low weight and the metal chassis cannot hide the fact that buyers have to live with the limitations of all current Huawei devices. Our detailed review reveals whether we can still recommend the tablet.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 10.40" | 440 g
Florian Schmitt, 28 Jan 2023 13:37
GeoFlex 140 2-in-1 laptop under test

76% Geo Computers GeoFlex 140 2-in-1 laptop in test: A convertible for about $160

It hardly gets any cheaper. The GeoFlex 140 is a convertible that is offered for less than 200 Euros (~$218) at some shopping events. You do not get much performance for that, but you get a 2-in-1 laptop with Windows 11 Home license and one year of Microsoft Office 365. If you get both via Microsoft, they already cost more than the convertible.
Intel Celeron N4020 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 14.10" | 2 kg
Marc Herter, 28 Jan 2023 13:00
Gigaset Plug 2.0 One X in review: Smart socket with development potential

Gigaset Plug 2.0 One X in review: Smart socket with development potential

Gigaset has relaunched its smart power socket and promises broader compatibility and even offers the option to measure the power consumption of the connected devices. We will find out whether the Plug 2.0 One X delivers what it promises.
Daniel Schmidt, 28 Jan 2023 06:41
Jan 27, 2023
Huawei FreeBuds 5i review - Affordable in-ear headphones with LDAC

Huawei FreeBuds 5i review - Affordable in-ear headphones with LDAC

Sonorous. Huawei offers the FreeBuds 5i with LDAC support and hybrid ANC for just under 100 Euros (~$109). That sounds like a bargain. Whether the TWS headphones need such a powerful codec and deliver what they promise is revealed in the test.
Daniel Schmidt, 27 Jan 2023 15:21
Asus P1511CEA reviewed: An affordable office laptop for school, office, leisure

78% Asus P1511CEA reviewed: An affordable office laptop for school, office, leisure

A budget device for the office. The 15.6-inch laptop from Asus has a Tiger Lake processor on board, barely gets warm, and can be had for around 350 US dollars. The operating system at hand is Windows 10 Pro (an upgrade to Windows 11 is possible).
Intel Core i3-1115G4 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Jan 2023 14:06
Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro in review

Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Pro in review: Does the top of the line scooter deliver what it promises?

Off to a good start... When looking for a high-quality scooter with road approval, you can hardly avoid Xiaomi at the moment. The manufacturer offers various models from different price categories. With the Electric Scooter 4 Pro, we test the top model from Xiaomi, which is supposed to excel with high performance and a long range.
Andrea Grüblinger, 27 Jan 2023 07:00
Noctua NH-D15 and Noctua NH-U12A

Noctua NH-D15 and NH-U12A Review: Two powerful air coolers for all common CPU sockets

Premium CPU Cooler! Noctua offers a wide range of powerful air coolers that are capable of keeping the current crop of flagship CPUs in check. In this short review, you will find out how well the Noctua NH-D15 and the Noctua NH-U12A cope with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X.
Sebastian Bade, 27 Jan 2023 04:22
Jan 26, 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 Core i7 laptop review: Quiet at the cost of performance

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 Core i7 laptop review: Quiet at the cost of performance

Ryzen 5 6650U or Core i7-1270P? The Core i7-1270P is faster than the Core i5-1240P or Ryzen 5 6650U configurations on paper, but it's a bit more complicated in execution. The short Turbo Boost potential of the model means steeper throttling for the Core i7-1270P when running demanding loads.
Intel Core i7-1270P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Jan 2023 19:00
Oppo Pad Air

83% Oppo Pad Air tablet review - Good speakers and ample battery

Lightweight and pretty. At over 300 Euros, the Oppo Pad Air is no longer one of the cheapest tablets. In return, it offers a high-quality exterior and fast memory. Our review explains whether it can hold its own against the strong competition.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 10.36" | 440 g
Florian Schmitt, 26 Jan 2023 17:32
High On Life review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

High On Life review: Laptop and desktop benchmarks

What it feels like to be high. You don't really want to know what the creators of High on Life were on when developing the game. The title turned out to be one of the funniest and most creative first-person shooters in the past few years. But is the engine just as optimised as the wit on display?
Florian Glaser, 26 Jan 2023 13:47
Jan 25, 2023
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: Convertible now with significantly more CPU power

88% Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review: Convertible now with significantly more CPU power

Now without a stereo jack. Microsoft is now offering the Surface Pro 9 with either Intel or Qualcomm CPUs. The updated Alder Lake-U processor offers significantly more CPU power and the convertible now supports Wi-Fi 6E, but the stereo jack has been dropped.
Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.00" | 877 g
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jan 2023 16:33
Minisforum Neptune Series NAD9

85% Minisforum Neptune Series NAD9 desktop PC review: Compact powerhouse with Intel Core i9-12900H

The perfect office PC? China-based computer manufacturer Minisforum offers a wide range of compact mini PCs for various applications. The NAD9 is a fairly powerful machine featuring a...
Intel Core i9-12900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 1.2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 25 Jan 2023 15:02
Jan 24, 2023
Gigabyte G7 KE in review: Affordable gaming laptop with a powerful RTX 3060

83% Gigabyte G7 KE in review: Affordable gaming laptop with a powerful RTX 3060

Room for improvement. With a Core i5-12500H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU, all current titles look smooth on the matte FHD screen (300 Hz). The CPU and GPU are accompanied by a fast PCIe-4 SSD (1 TB), 16 GB of RAM, and a Thunderbolt 4 port. A copy of the Windows operating system is not included.
Intel Core i5-12500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Jan 2023 09:15
realme 10

79% realme 10 Smartphone Review: Snazzy and light mid-range phone

Sufficiently renewed. A new SoC, NFC, and a modified camera setup — that is how the realme 10 plans to stay up to date. It also has the potential to win hearts as a lightweight phone with a pretty chassis. Find out whether this mid-range smartphone performs as expected in our battery of tests.
Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.40" | 178 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Jan 2023 05:14
Jan 23, 2023
Xiaomi 12T 5G review - Top of the range smartphone at an attractive price

86% Xiaomi 12T 5G review - Top of the range smartphone at an attractive price

Successfully fine-tuned. In our review, the Xiaomi 12T attempts to turn heads with its newer SoC, a redesigned triple-camera system. Similar to the pro model, it can also be charged with up to 120 watts - and all without greatly affecting the price. Read on as our review uncovers whether these improvements warrant a switch from your current handset.
MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | ARM Mali-G610 MP6 | 6.67" | 202 g
Daniel Schmidt, 23 Jan 2023 14:31
Jan 22, 2023
Beelink SER6 Pro review: The AMD Radeon 680M is stunning on a mini PC

Beelink SER6 Pro review: The AMD Radeon 680M is stunning on a mini PC

Putting Intel NUC Iris Xe to shame. For about $650 USD complete with storage and 32 GB of RAM, the Beelink SER6 Pro offers some serious performance-per-dollar when compared to competing mini PCs. Its GPU in particular is one of the fastest amongst any integrated solution.
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H | AMD Radeon 680M | 511 g
Allen Ngo, 22 Jan 2023 19:56
Jan 21, 2023
Intel Core i5-13400F

Intel Core i5-13400F desktop CPU in review: Economical and inexpensive 10-core processor for gaming and working

Good all-rounder! Intel is gradually expanding the current CPU line-up of Raptor Lake processors without the K suffix. The Intel Core i5-13400F offers a total of up to 16 threads...
Intel Core i5-13400F | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 21 Jan 2023 09:50
Jan 20, 2023
The GeForce MX450 is falling behind: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U convertible review

81% The GeForce MX450 is falling behind: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U convertible review

Just 8 GB of fixed RAM. An AMD Zen + Nvidia MX ultrabook sounded nice a few years ago, but it's too little too late now that Zen 3+ CPUs are available with the faster, smaller, and more efficient integrated Radeon 680M. The GeForce MX450 is still not bad if you don't mind the added weight and thickness, though.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 20 Jan 2023 20:51
The Witcher 3 v4.00: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

The Witcher 3 v4.00: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Now with Ray Tracing. Although the flagship role-playing game has been around for several years now, the developers did not miss the opportunity to add various new (graphical) features in the course of the patches. We tested several desktop and notebook GPUs with the current version - including RT benchmarks.
Florian Glaser, 20 Jan 2023 16:33
Powerstation Anker 757 and solar panel Anker 625 in hands-on: Stand-alone system for on the road

Powerstation Anker 757 and solar panel Anker 625 in hands-on: Stand-alone system for on the road

More solar charging power please. 1,229 Wh energy storage, 5-year warranty, 1,500 W AC output power, 1,000 W AC charging power - the Anker 757 power station has some impressive buzzwords in its luggage. We test how the 1,700 Euro (~$1843) "solar generator" performs in everyday use, from charging via the Anker 625 solar panel (370 Euros/~$401) to using the self-produced electricity.
Christian Hintze, 20 Jan 2023 12:49
Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro

86% Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro review: Weatherproof tablet with replaceable battery

Highly stable and with numerous accessories. For those wanting to work with their tablet in bad weather, Samsung has the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro on offer. It comes with lots of unusual features, such as a removable battery or operation without a battery. Does the device also convince in our review?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | 10.10" | 674 g
Florian Schmitt, 20 Jan 2023 12:04
Jan 19, 2023
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD laptop review: Quiet and efficient workhorse with Ryzen power

91% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD laptop review: Quiet and efficient workhorse with Ryzen power

Better than the X1 Carbon. Lenovo refuses to offer its X1 models with AMD CPUs - perhaps there is an exclusive contract with Intel. The next best model with the AMD Ryzen 6000 is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3. Even though it is positioned below the X1 Carbon in Lenovo's lineup, it is better in many ways.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U | AMD Radeon 680M | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Jan 2023 20:02
Nokia T21

82% Nokia T21 review - Inexpensive tablet for rent as well

Triple jump. Nokia's T21 is supposed to be just as suitable for gaming as it is for working and video chats. Even with the 4G module, the Android-12 tablet is available for well under 300 Euros. Alternatively, it can also be rented. We will find out whether the mix is right in the test.
Unisoc T7225 (T612) | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | 10.36" | 466 g
Manuel Masiero, 19 Jan 2023 11:31
Jan 18, 2023
KFA2 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SG

KFA2 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SG desktop graphics card review: Nvidia's first Ada Lovelace GPU for under €1,000.

Noticeably more performance! The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the first Ada Lovelace GPU under €1,000. Nevertheless, it has received a massive price increase over a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. In this review, we'll take a look at the KFA2 GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SG to find out whether the card's improved performance justifies its heftier price tag.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 18 Jan 2023 16:45
Jan 16, 2023
Intel Alder Lake-U

Intel Alder Lake-U Review - The fine line between Efficiency and insufficient Performance

Two performance cores for 15-Watt CPUs. Intel’s Alder Lake-U chips in the 15W segment are primarily designed for thin and light laptops. However, there can be massive performance differences depending on the implementation and it does not always make sense for the manufacturers to use U-series CPUs, either.
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Jan 2023 22:56
Alienware m17 R5 laptop review: All-AMD gamer with great potential, but driver problems

86% Alienware m17 R5 laptop review: All-AMD gamer with great potential, but driver problems

The AMD mothership is yet to take off. In the new m17 R5, Dell bets fully on AMD, both for the processor (Ryzen 9 6900HX) and the graphics card (Radeon RX 6850M XT). We take a look at whether the components work well together in the 17-inch gamer and whether the AMD combo can stand up to its Intel/Nvidia rivals.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT | 17.00" | 3.4 kg
Christian Hintze, 16 Jan 2023 21:23
Cubot KingKong Mini 3

75% Cubot KingKong Mini 3 review - Compact smartphone with reliable qualities

Extremely handy. The Cubot KingKong Mini 3 offers more space and more performance. It is a bit bigger than its predecessor, but still fits in every pocket and is supposed to withstand wind and weather. Find out what the handy phone can do in the test.
Mediatek Helio G85 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 4.50" | 149 g
Florian Schmitt, 16 Jan 2023 16:23
Jan 15, 2023
Govee Envisual T2: The camera-based Philips Ambilight alternative in a hands-on

Govee Envisual T2: The camera-based Philips Ambilight alternative in a hands-on

Interactive TV lighting for retrofitting. Without much effort, the Govee Envisual T2 can be used to upgrade just about any TV with Ambilight-like backlighting, which can provide more immersion and, of course, a style factor not to be scoffed at.
Alexander Wätzel, 15 Jan 2023 14:43
HP EliteBook 835 G9 review: Powerful business notebook with bright screen and great keyboard

89% HP EliteBook 835 G9 review: Powerful business notebook with bright screen and great keyboard

1.000 nits panel. The EliteBook scores with a powerful, energy-efficient Rembrandt APU, USB 4, LTE modem and very good battery runtimes. HP installs a very bright 13.3-inch screen in the work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200) along with an optional privacy filter.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U | AMD Radeon 680M | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 15 Jan 2023 11:23
Ulefone Note 14

72% Ulefone Note 14 smartphone review - What can the phone do for 100 Euros?

Cheap at any price. The Ulefone Note 14 comes with Android 12 and a comprehensive accessories package. You can get it for as little as 100 Euros (~$109), but you have to be willing to compromise. Read our review to find out whether the inexpensive phone could convince us.
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 6.52" | 189 g
Florian Schmitt, 15 Jan 2023 09:59
Jan 14, 2023
Amazon Fire HD 8 2022 Tablet Review

80% Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) tablet review - On par with the Apple iPad Mini in one respect

However, a real upgrade looks different... The Fire HD 8 2022 is the new edition of Amazon's small entry-level tablet. Despite some compromises we like Fire HD 8 very much in one area, where it can compete with even its 5x more expensive iPad counterpart. Read here where we see the Amazon Tab on par with the Apple tablet.
MediaTek MT8169A | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 8.00" | 337 g
Marcus Herbrich, 14 Jan 2023 18:25
Asus ExpertBook B6 Flip in review

90% Asus ExpertBook B6 Flip review: Beefy workstation convertible with stylus

Well cooled: Even for a workstation with a 16-inch screen, the Asus ExpertBook B6 Flip is quite big and heavy. But an efficient cooling system inside the convertible easily dissipates the 140 watts of waste heat generated by the Intel Core i9-12950HX and Nvidia RTX A2000.
Intel Core i9-12950HX | NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.8 kg
Marc Herter, 14 Jan 2023 11:33
Anker PowerHouse 767 Test

Anker PowerHouse 767 in practice test: Powerstation flagship is still a mobile powerhouse

Heavyweight on wheels. Anker recently released its most powerful power station to date with the PowerHouse 767. We took a look at the powerhouse with 2,048 Wh, up to 2,300 watts and a practical trolley function. Our review of the Anker 767 Powerstation reveals how good the device is in practice.
Marcus Schwarten, 14 Jan 2023 04:33
Jan 13, 2023
Review Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids and Kids Pro 2022 Tablet

79% Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids 2022 and Kids Pro 2022 review - Affordable kids tablets with parental control

A question of patience. The Fire HD 8 Kids 2022 and Kids Pro 2022 are tablets designed for children. Thanks to the Amazon Kids Dashboard, parents have full control over the use of the tablets. However, there are some drawbacks in terms of hardware. You can read more about these in the review.
MediaTek MT8169A | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 8.00" | 509 g
Marcus Herbrich, 13 Jan 2023 09:59
Jan 12, 2023
Unboxing the Asus ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition

Unboxing the Asus ROG Phone 6 Diablo Immortal Edition

Hellish good. The smartphones from the Asus ROG Phone 6 Series have emerged as the most powerful gaming phones available right now. They offer impressively high performance, efficient cooling and special gaming features. Asus has now released a...
Daniel Schmidt, 12 Jan 2023 18:29
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
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