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Big added value. Apart from the 6.6-inch form factor, the Samsung S23+ flagship smartphone is similar to its 6.1-inch smaller sibling in almost every detail. When it comes to battery life, the plus version goes the extra mile and, in doing so, is one of the longest-lasting Android smartphones available right now.

Creator? Gamer? CreAmer. Using a slightly modified design, new connections and new hardware grounded in an Intel Gen 13 and a Nvidia RTX 4070, the Aero 16 OLED seeks to win over gamers and creators alike. We put the laptop through its paces to find out what the case change and hardware upgrades bring to the table.

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

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

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

Smartphone with a big name. Lenovo's reliable ThinkPad notebooks are almost legendary, and the ThinkPhone seeks to profit from this reputation. However, it comes with top technology from last year at the price of a current iPhone. Is it worth it?

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

Full steam ahead. The Galaxy S23 is the smallest smartphone in Samsung's premium range, but takes the biggest step forward this year, closing many of the hardware gaps found in the larger models and even increasing battery capacity. Read on to find out more.

Re-polished. The current incarnation of the Blade 15 still continues to rely on potent Alder Lake and Ampere hardware but also offers an enticing upgrade: Razer has gone for a high-contrast OLED display (QHD) complete with a high refresh rate (240 Hz) and excellent color space coverage.

175 W GeForce RTX 4090 graphics. You don't need a gigantic laptop like the MSI GT77 if you want extreme performance. The Mech-17 GP2 is 600 g lighter while carrying similar 175 W GeForce 40 GPU options. Temperatures, however, are a different story.

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

Galactic resolution or big pixels? Who currently makes the best camera phone? We put our contenders the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro, Xiaomi 13 Pro and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max to the test to determine the best camera phone of the year.

Big, bigger, G18. In 2023, more and more 18-inch laptops are entering the gaming segment. One particular candidate is the ROG Strix G18, which shows up trumps with the latest, high-end components and a speedy display. We take an extensive look at this 18-inch offspring.

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

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

The main thing is safe. Stable, stowed away easily thanks to the compact 14-inch chassis, and by no means underpowered, the HP ProBook 440 G9 shines with sobriety. It offers necessary equipment for mobile work, leaves plenty of room for expansion, and provides a whole range of security features. Our review shows aspects where the ProBook 440 G9 excels.

5G and fanless. Microsoft offers its new Surface Pro 9 now also with an ARM processor, which brings some advantages such as integrated 5G connectivity and fanless operation. On the other hand, the performance also turns out significantly worse than that of the Intel version, despite the higher price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hey Pro. Xiaomi gives the Smart Band 7 a big brother - the Smart Band 7 Pro. The display is wider and now dims automatically. GPS is also on board. Finally the perfect fitness tracker? Our test shows what the Pro Band can do.

Slim 7i Pro X vs. Slim 7 Pro X. The AMD version is several hundred dollars less expensive than the Intel version while being just slightly slower. It's a better buy for most users since the GeForce RTX 3050 GPU and 3K display still come standard.

Pressured to use the Internet. The Blackview Tab 13 is a stylish tablet with LTE that can also be used as a PC replacement and offers a lot for just over 200 Euros. However, there is a preloaded app that spoiled our fun in the test.

Swoop of a falcon. The Aorus GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master 12G is Gigabyte's premium AD104 offering targeted at upper midrange gamers. The Aorus RTX 4070 Ti Master performs exactly on par with RTX 4070 Ti offerings from Asus and KFA2 and presents another viable option, especially if you are into fancy quality-of-life features and don't mind the splurge. However, AMD's top-end RDNA 3 offerings seek to offer more bang for the buck.

Quality projector but overpriced. The Formovie Theater ultra-short throw 4K laser projector is a compact UST projector stuffed to the gills with features. While it delivers a solid media experience, it is ultimately overpriced compared to other UST projectors on the market.

A questionable upgrade to the X80 Pro. While the Pro+ model of the Vivo X90 series relies on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the X90 Pro uses the new MediaTek Dimensity 9200. Our review will tell how well the chipset performs in everyday use and what shortcomings Vivo X90 Pro has.

A dream for Harry Potter fans. Hogwarts Legacy is not only one of the most extensive, but also one of the most stunning PC games of the year. We have conjured up multiple notebook and desktop graphics cards to conduct various benchmark tests with (including ray tracing).

Form meets function. Asus tries to woo the MacBook Pro audience with the ProArt StudioBook 16 featuring a Core i9-12900H and RTX 3070 Ti combination mated to a vivid 16-inch 4K OLED panel, good emission profiles, and a very handy Asus Dial. We pit the Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 against the competition and tell you if this laptop merits a place in your creative arsenal.

Office Worker. Dell's 15.6 incher offers a Tiger Lake processor, moderate emission rates and good battery runtimes. Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system (an upgrade to Windows 11 is possible).

Portable & whisper-quiet. Huawei's MateBook D 15 office laptop convinces with a low price of 549 Euros, remains exceptionally quiet with high system performance, and offers a chic metal casing with a sufficiently bright matte IPS display. The keyboard and touchpad of the very portable 15.6-inch notebook are also convincing, but the fast LPDDR4X RAM is not expandable.

Light bird. Blackview offers the BV5200 for those who do not want to spend a lot of money on an outdoor cell phone: a handy and relatively light, water- and dust-proof smartphone with Android 12. We will clarify what you get for just under 150 Euros in the test.

Excellent hardware ... meets a high-quality case in the Asus Chromebook Flip CX5. Hardly any other Chromebook has a more powerful processor or more RAM. The convertible delivers strong performance and is also suitable for gaming, as some tests with Steam games show. Only the price of the CX5 is annoying.

A generational leap. Lenovo has equipped the Legion Pro 7 gaming laptop with the latest Intel 13th gen processor and the second-best Nvidia RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU, the RTX 4080. We evaluate Lenovo's latest high-end gaming laptop and see what's improved from the previous generation.

Humble integrated graphics with a punch. Even without a dedicated GPU, the VivoBook S15 manages to deliver performance rivalling that of some entry-level gaming laptops. Thanks to the OLED display, it is particularly well equipped to handle photo and video editing work. The machine is also able to offer astonishingly great performance in other areas.

Ada Lovelace for everyone. The high-end models of Nvidia's new laptop GPUs recently debuted and are now followed by the mid-range RTX 4060 - a card we were able to test in the MSI Katana 17 B13V.

Crème de la Crème. Equipped with a mobile RTX 4090, Core i9-13980HX, and 240-Hz 18-inch display, Asus offers the fastest, currently available components for laptop gamers in the Scar 18. In our detailed review, we evaluate how the whole package performs in our test and whether it's also worth its hefty price.

140 W GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. The spacious 18-inch Blade 18 is marketed as a desktop replacement without the desktop form factor. You'll have to really value the large screen, however, as performance and features are otherwise almost indistinguishable from the smaller and more portable Blade 16.

Budget king. The smooth-running Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14 AMD offers all the important core aspects of an office laptop — a sufficiently bright IPS display, high CPU power, really good input devices, and expandable working and mass storage — for a low price of under €500. In this review, we test whether there are any real drawbacks as well.

Ultra Look. DTNO.1's DT8 Ultra is a homage to the Apple Watch Ultra - if you want to look at it positively. Our test clarifies whether the device is just a cheap clone or a usable smartwatch.

Top CPU Cooler! Noctua is known for its high-quality coolers and covers all common platforms with its product range. With the Noctua NH-D12L, we have another cooler in review and examine how well it copes with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X.

Powerhouse. The Nubia RedMagic 8 Pro primarily wants to appeal to gamers with a lot of performance, a new design, a well-disguised UD camera, and additional sensor keys. The integrated fan should ensure stable maximum performance. You can find out in the test whether this combination works and how loud such a small fan can get.

When the wind god plays games. With a Core i9-12900H, RTX 3070 Ti, and DDR5 RAM, the Zephyrus M16 contains some powerful hardware. Our extensive test shows whether the gaming laptop is still able to impress toward the end of the Alder Lake and RTX 30xx generation.

All-rounder. Lenovo's office notebook offers a strong Ryzen 5 APU, moderate emissions and good battery runtimes. Another positive aspect: USB-C power delivery is supported.

... with potential to boot. Is the new 200MP camera on the Galaxy S23 Ultra a game changer in smartphone photography? How much better are the cameras on the S23 Ultra than those on the S22 Ultra? We'll answer these questions in our Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera review.

First reference phone of 2023. The Vivo X90 Pro+ is one of the first phones with the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC on the market. Apart from high performance, the Vivo Phone offers strong cameras, a very bright LTPO panel, and extensive features — a total package that will have to be beaten by upcoming high-end smartphones.

Why doesn't Xiaomi learn? The Xiaomi 13 Pro comes in a elegant ceramic case and uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. In addition to a very bright LTPO display and strong hardware, Xiaomi's current flagship smartphone once again leaves our editorial team with some unanswered questions...

Viva la VivoBook. There are a handful of VivoBook 15 models to keep track of and the VivoBook 15X OLED is the latest one on the list. It sports an updated design from the existing VivoBook 15 and VivoBook 15 Pro while maintaining both the OLED display and an attractive price point of well under a grand.

Marathon wonder. The Asus TUF Gaming A16 contains not only a CPU, but also a GPU from the current AMD generation. Find out in our review whether an upgrade is worthwhile or whether performance gains are insufficient.

Apple's most powerful laptop. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max is Apple’s most powerful mobile device. Both the CPU and the GPU performance have been increased and even the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti can be challenged in some tests.

Many weak points. You can hardly get a smartphone cheaper than the Blackview A52. In return, you get an old processor and cameras that you would rather expect to find in inexpensive tablets. Can the cheap phone still be worth it?

A fanless Intel Pentium. The Lenovo V14 G2 only costs 329 dollars (256 GB), is equipped with passive cooling and offers a good keyboard and various expandability options. With its Intel Pentium Silver N6000 quad-core processor, it is sufficient for office tasks. However, the use of an external monitor could be a priority.

230 W AC adapter is not enough. The fully configured US$9000 ThinkPad P16 G1 is one helluva workstation in terms of raw performance. On the other hand, it's also one of the loudest, warmest, and most power hungry of them all.

Prehistoric power. With military looks, this is a smartwatch for the apocalypse. We put the device through its paces during typical everyday use as well as while working out. With the T-Rex 2 having been tested to military standards, our review clarifies how reliably it measures and how long the battery lasts.

Small yet powerful. The Xiaomi 13 is one of the most compact high-end phones and features the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a camera module developed in cooperation with Leica. Read our review to find out whether this combination works out well.

MOAR frames than ever before. Laptops powered by Nvidia's Ada RTX 40 Laptop GPUs have started to become available, presently with flagship GPUs like the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 Laptop GPU. We have data from three such devices — the MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V and the Schenker XMG Neo 16 both featuring the RTX 4090 and the Razer Blade 16 with the RTX 4080 — and evaluate how Nvidia's latest mobile offerings perform in comparison with other desktop and mobile brethren.

Radio always in operation. Thanks to its mobile radio module, the Lenovo Tab P11 5G is extremely versatile in use: as a navigation device, for web surfing away from the WLAN, and even for making calls. Whether the 11-inch tablet is a good companion in everyday life is revealed in our detailed review.

With the Deebot X1e Omni, Ecovacs has introduced a slightly slimmed-down version of its flagship robot vacuum cleaner, the Deebot X1 Omni. Aside from the £100 (RRP) savings, our review reveals not only where the differences are but also to whom each model is targeted.

16-inch gaming laptop done right. New 16-inch size, new 13th gen CPU, and new GeForce 40 GPU. The Razer Blade 16 takes everything great about the Blade 15 and Blade 17 but for a new 16-inch form factor with all the latest Intel and Nvidia tech. It's a lot of power with only a handful of compromises.

As quiet as a whisper. The 14-inch Asus F415EA features a Tiger Lake processor, barely warms up, and makes very little noise. The installed FHD screen, however, turns out to be a wrong choice.

Not a marathon man. From the Xiaomi M365 to the Mi Electric Scooter 1s, Xiaomi's entry-level models were especially popular. Those who do not want to spend 750 Euros for an e-scooter will end up with the Mi Electric Scooter 3, among others. It is lighter than the Pro model but has a shorter range. Whether this is a serious issue or not is discussed in our detailed review.

Powerful, quiet, and cool. The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 AMD is slightly rare among the 16-inch business laptops, since it also shows some ambitions toward being a slim workstation, with its Ryzen 6000 CPU. In this way, it is very similar to the ThinkPad P16s, and it is also not very different from it in other regards. Thanks to its WQXGA display and RDNA 2 GPU, it is also suited for simple multimedia tasks.

Sensible? With the Watch GT 3 SE, Huawei launched a cheaper offshoot of the Huawei Watch GT in the fall of 2022. Where did the manufacturer cut corners, and what does the smartwatch have to offer? We will answer these questions in our review of the Huawei Watch GT 3 SE.

Tablet for Rent The Nokia T10 is an 8-inch tablet that should make both business people and children happy. Those who do not want to buy the tablet can also get it in an all-inclusive subscription. Our test explains whether it is worth thinking about a purchase.

The gray fox. With its ThinkPad P workstation line, Lenovo has given the 2022 model a decent makeover: Instead of two models, there is now only a classic workstation in the form of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G1. It succeeds the ThinkPad P15 G2 and P17 G2.

From TV to gaming monitor. Chinese manufacturer KTC offers a 42-inch OLED gaming monitor with a panel from LG for about Є1,200. The display comes with several gaming features, and we test how well these bode for gamers at this size and price.

Fantastic remake. Roughly 15 years after the original game, EA has now released a remake of its survival-horror classic. Read our technical review to find out whether the hardware requirements will make your skin crawl as well.

Dwarf with mobile network support. The third-generation Lenovo Tab M8 with its handy 8-inch format is not only great for kids, users can even use it for making calls if desired. Will the inexpensive tablet also cope well with everyday use?

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.