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Performance meets fast charging. Pop-up triggers and an extensive cooling solution place the Poco F4 GT firmly in the gaming phone category. With a 120-Hz AMOLED panel, a Snapdragon Gen 1, and a quad audio system, it looks promising - and not just for gamers.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.67" | 210 g

Who needs GeForce MX anymore? The Zenbook Flip 15 is back with 12th gen Intel Core H CPUs and the new Intel Arc A370M GPU to replace last year's Core U options and the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, respectively. While CPU performance is insanely fast for a convertible, perhaps the GeForce MX550 would have been the better move.
Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Arc A370M | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Flagship with Intel problems. For the first time, Lenovo is offering the ThinkPad X1 Carbon with a stronger class of processors than the U series. Our comprehensive review of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 with Alder-Lake P28 shows: It is hardly worth it.
Intel Core i5-1250P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Fast, noisy, and powerful. Schenker combines a socketed Ryzen 9-5900X CPU with a GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. This results in a powerful laptop that strikes a good figure in the areas of gaming, video processing, and rendering. However, a long battery life, quiet operation, and low power consumption shouldn't be too important for potential buyers here.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

More performance in a familiar shape. We still have to wait for the brand-new redesign of the MacBook Air, but Apple already launched the updated version of the MacBook Pro 13 with the new Apple M2 processor. The changes are otherwise very limited since both the display as well as the chassis including the Touch Bar are unchanged from the previous model.
Apple M2 | Apple M2 10-Core GPU | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Interactive movie. While the horror story hit Until Dawn was reserved for the Playstation 4, the new offspring from Supermassive Games has also been released for the PC. We took a closer look at the graphics requirements.

A new design - but what else? The OnePlus Nord 2T takes its cues from classic OnePlus phones with its roughened surface. Apart from that, little has changed compared to the predecessor at first glance. In our review, we'll see if we can identify any refinements that could justify an update.
MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 | 6.43" | 190 g

A beeline to affordability. The Beelink U59 Mini-S is cheap enough to be a respectable alternative to the typical smart TV dongles or media players from Google, Amazon, Apple, or Roku especially for users who want the versatility of a Windows environment.
Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) | 279 g

Gaming for under 1,000 Euros. With the G15 5510, Dell targets price-conscious gamers. The 15-inch laptop offers a balanced combination of a hexa-core processor and a 4 GB graphics card in our review model. Where has the manufacturer cut corners?
Intel Core i5-10500H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Radiant. With the Nova 9 SE, Huawei has a smartphone in its portfolio that stands out with a high-resolution camera, rapid fast charging, and fancy color variants. Is that enough to compensate for the missing Google services? Let's find out in the review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.78" | 191 g

The best TWS for under €100 (~$105)? Nokia's Clarity Earbuds Plus are relatively inexpensive wireless in-ear headphones with active noise cancellation and ENC technology. Read this review of the Clarity Earbuds+ to find out whether the TWS from Nokia are worth buying.

Trigger-happy. Xiaomi updates its gaming phone with a new look, faster SoC, slightly larger battery, and a new main camera. Is the Black Shark 5 Pro a recommendation for ambitious gamers?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.67" | 220 g

Excellent 4K display with AdobeRGB. The current Dell XPS 17 9720 is receiving the new Intel Alder Lake processors with the continued ability to combine them with RTX GPUs from Nvidia. However, compared to the predecessor, the graphics performance was reduced and the cooling is slightly weak overall. It's about time for an extensive update.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg

Tiger. Lenovo's 14-incher has a Tiger Lake processor on board, hardly warms up, and generally works quietly. Windows 10 Home in S mode serves as the operating system (an upgrade to Windows 11 is possible). The purchase price is below 300 Euros.
Intel Celeron 6305 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Like a 16-inch tablet. Though still rare, 16-inch convertible laptops are becoming more common nowadays. The Inspiron 16 7620 2-in-1 is one of the more affordable ones in its category and it even sports the latest 12th gen Intel CPUs and GeForce MX GPUs to be as fast or faster than most other convertibles.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Alder Lake P with 50 watts. Lenovo offers an interesting and affordable subnotebook with the Yoga Slim 7i Pro in the 14IAP configuration, which comes equipped with a twelve-core Intel Core i5-1240P and a 2.8K display. In our review, it displays various strengths, but also cuts back in the wrong place.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Apple's M1 Max in a desktop computer. With the Mac Studio, Apple offers a desktop computer for content creators that's now also based on Apple's in-house M1 CPUs. We review the version with the M1 Max, and at the same time, we take a look at the new Studio Display with its 5K resolution.
Apple M1 Max | Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU | 2.7 kg

More than just more VRAM! Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB is yet another high-end graphics card supposed to succeed the GeForce RTX 3080. It is Nvidia's response to repeated requests for more VRAM, and we take a closer look at this latest RTX incarnation with now 12 GB of VRAM by reviewing a model made by KFA2.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB | 32.00"

Drama in five acts. With the latest updates, Apple has finally made both its media player Apple TV and the HomePod Mini suitable for traveling. However, Notebookcheck.com had to visit several hotels until the interaction of Apple and WLAN with Captive Portal worked. Apple was not always to blame.

Not just for beauties. The Vivo V23 5G primarily wants to convince with its dual front-facing camera, which has a strong 50 MP sensor. However, the triple camera on the back is also promising. In addition, there is a bright AMOLED, modern communication modules, and fast charging.
MediaTek Dimensity 920 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | 6.44" | 181 g

An inspiring Inspiron. 16:10 aspect ratio displays were previously only available on higher-end laptops, but they have finally made their way to more affordable models like the Inspiron 14 7420 convertible. The bigger display pairs well with Intel's latest 12th gen CPU offerings for an attractive buy.
Intel Core i7-1255U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Sophisticated. Weighing only 1,040 g, the Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 scores points with an Alder Lake CPU, Thunderbolt 4, and very good battery life. Positive: The laptop is completely silent when required. The OLED touchscreen can be used both with the fingers as well as with the included S-Pen.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1 kg

Electric scooters can now be seen in every major city. Scooter rental companies on every corner are not exactly to the delight of local residents. But is buying a personal electric scooter worthwhile? As an example, we examine the Himo L2 Max here.

Quick as a Kobra: A spring steel print bed, automatic print bed leveling and a powerful direct-drive extruder are combine to make a powerful 3D printer. At the same time, the Anycubic Kobra offers beginners an easy way to get started. A printing speed of up to 180 mm/s is claimed to be possible with the 3D printer.

Expensive fun. Gaming laptops are often thick bricks - but not so the Acer Predator Triton 500 SE. With a relatively slim aluminum case, the Taiwanese manufacturer attacks known competitors such as the Razer Blade 17. Our detailed test reveals whether this attempt is crowned by success.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.3 kg

100+ W desktop CPU on a laptop. Why use a 12th gen mobile H-series CPU when you can just use a full-fledged K-series desktop CPU instead? Though performance is impressive for a laptop, users should still expect a deficit when compared to a "proper" desktop setup.
Intel Core i7-12700K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Two screens and a fast CPU. Asus has retained the dual-screen concept with the new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo that features a fast 120 Hz OLED display and a new Alder Lake H processor from Intel. Optionally, there are also models with dedicated GeForce RTX graphics cards, but our test device only comes with the integrated GPU.
Intel Core i7-12700H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.50" | 1.7 kg

Back to IPS. Samsung has finally taken the step to 5G with the Galaxy M23, but the AMOLED screen has been dropped. Are the Koreans lagging behind the market or do they once again build a decent and inexpensive mid-range phone? We will find out in the review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.60" | 198 g

On the FPS hunt. For its Raider GE66 12UHS, MSI goes all out and equips the laptop with an Intel Core i9-12900HK, a RTX 3080 Ti, a 120 Hz 4K panel and innovative cooling. We put the 15-inch high-end behemoth to the test and find out whether it is capable of meeting the latest gaming demands.
Intel Core i9-12900HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

4200 Pa suction power, wiping function and smart control via app enable the effective use of the Roborock Q7 Max. The vacuuming and mopping robot keeps floors clean and integrates well into the smart home. Here, Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are ready to assist with the control.

Solid entry-level workstation. Lenovo's ThinkPad P15v G2 is an inexpensive 15-inch workstation with a 4K display option in a fairly slim format. It is not only quick, quiet and robust, but also offers acceptable battery runtimes, very good input devices, fast Wi-Fi 6 and expansion options.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA T1200 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Powerful and silent! Prime Computer has a very particular vision with the Primestation Pulsar. The concept of the powerful office PC is to be sustainable in all regards. We take a closer look, running it though our tests, and find that the fanless concept can be quite convincing.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5750G | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 4.2 kg

Next-Gen inexpensive. The predecessor was a bit behind its time, but Samsung noticeably catches up in the low-priced phones segment with the Galaxy A03. Are the fast Wi-Fi and the new camera enough to really shake up the competition?
Unisoc T7200 (T606) | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 | 6.50" | 196 g

AMD vs. Apple vs. Intel. We had to wait quite a while but we finally got our hands on AMD’s latest mobile processors from the Ryzen 6000U generation. We compare the Zen3+ cores of the new Ryzen 7 6800U with Intel’s current Alder Lake-P platform as well as Apple’s M1 Pro SoCs. Who builds the best chip for compact laptops? Update: Results for Ryzen 7 5800U added
AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | AMD Radeon 680M | 13.30" | 1.1 kg

Used to success. The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G builds on a best-selling series with a whole new SoC and a more powerful battery. However, nothing has changed in other areas, such as the camera. Our review will reveal whether the Galaxy A53 can still get a recommendation from us.
Samsung Exynos 1280 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | 6.50" | 189 g

Comprehensive, yet incomplete. The S1 is Xiaomi's top smartwatch. Its stainless steel casing, OLED display, and long battery life speak for themselves. However, as the following review shows, the S1 still has room for improvement in certain areas, some of which could be solved by future software updates.
1.43" | 65 g

In this camera comparison, we look at the development in the photo quality of smartphones in the last four years, taking the flagship smartphone series from OnePlus as an example. We include the OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 7T Pro in our comparison, with results that leave open some questions.

Claim to leadership. Samsung aims to leave the competition in the dust with its new premium tablet Galaxy Tab S8 5G. A case out of Armor Aluminum, a high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, a 120 Hz screen, and the Samsung S Pen are just a few of the hardware ingredients that the manufacturer offers. We put the Galaxy Tab S8 5G through its paces in the following review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 11.00" | 507 g

A sprinter. A Core i7 12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU run all current computer games smoothly on a responsive 15.6-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers space for up to three storage devices and comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port. Price: around US$ 2400.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Narrowed perspective. The Oppo A76 is an affordable mid-range phone that looks more expensive than it is thanks to its pretty design. However, the features could be better here and there, especially in view of the strong competition. So the question remains: is the Oppo A76 recommendable?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.56" | 189 g

Powerful hardware at an affordable price. This is exactly what the Katana GF66 offers. After the upgrade to Alder Lake, the Katana gaming laptops are even more powerful. However, to end up at a sales price of around 2000 Euros ($2142), MSI cuts some corners in many areas. With this, the gaming laptop looks better on paper than some of our measurements reveal.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Intel 12th gen update. The Alder Lake platform has done wonders for the XPS 17 series in terms of raw performance, but it comes at a cost that power users ought to be aware of.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg

As an intelligent air purifier, the Jya Fjord Pro offers not only a high cleaning performance, but also a lot of information about the indoor air and its quality. Via app and on the small touch screen of the TÜV-certified air purifier, the air pollution including pollen load can be monitored in addition to temperature and humidity.

Mini Gaming PC! Minisforum is already well known to many as a manufacturer of Mini PCs. But up until now its portfolio hasn't included a really powerful gaming PC. The Minisforum EliteMini B550 is about to change that. Your choice of dedicated graphics card allows you to determine graphics performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 1.1 kg

Scar ye DNA. This year's Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 comes with an improved WQHD 240 Hz panel along with upgrades to Intel Alder Lake Core i9-12900H and a 150 W Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti with a dedicated MUX switch. We find that the Scar 15 is able to check off most boxes that enthusiast gamers look out for. Areas of concern still remain, however, particularly with respect to emissions and power draws.
Intel Core i9-12900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Somewhat misses its mark. Like the Oppo Find X5 Pro, the Find X5 Lite also aims to court the favor of price-conscious buyers with a fast OLED display, artificial intelligence and rapid charging times. In some respects, however, the Oppo phone lags behind the competition in this price range.
MediaTek Dimensity 900 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | 6.43" | 173 g

Does the SoC in the Galaxy smartphone make a difference? Many prospective buyers of a Galaxy S22 Ultra would have certainly preferred a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen. 1 in Europe as well. Especially because the Xclipse 920 GPU was somewhat disappointing in our review. Is the Galaxy S22 Ultra with an Exynos SoC worth buying at all? We clarify this in the following comparison review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.80" | 228 g

The Nord Buds denotes OnePlus' plans to expand its audio segment with affordable wireless in-ear headphones. Despite the low price of under US$ 50 (RRP), the True Wireless headphones inherit some features of the OnePlus Buds Pro flagship, such as AI noise cancellation and a special coating.

The Intel 12th gen update. Now in its third year, the XPS 15 9520 is another internal update to the already familiar 2020 XPS 15 9500 and 2021 XPS 15 9510. But is the fancy new Alder Lake-H CPU really enough to make a difference?
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Display reference for devices under 200 Euros (~$214). For a price of less than 200 Euros (~$214), the Redmi Note 11 features a very interesting technical configuration. First of all, the very bright AMOLED panel including its 90 Hz refresh rate and excellent calibration is a unique selling point. Read on to find out where users will have to compromise with the Xiaomi phone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.43" | 179 g

Dynamic duo. A Ryzen 9 6900HX APU and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU bring all the current games smoothly to the matte 4k screen (IPS, DCI P3, FreeSync) in the 16:10 format. They are accompanied by 4 TB of storage (RAID 0), 64 GB of working memory, and a surprisingly good battery life.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

A compact gaming PC! The Magnus series from Zotac has already been known for a while. At this point, the series also includes some compact desktop PCs that are supposed to serve as work machines or as in this case, a full-blown gaming PC. The equipment reminds us of a good gaming laptop, since the compact build requires a well-designed cooling system. Find out in this review, how this worked out and what you can expect from the mobile GeForce RTX 3070.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 1.8 kg

Gram(my) award winner. Can LG compete with the big boys like Lenovo, HP, Dell, or Asus in the subnotebook convertible space? The latest superlight Gram design is a significant improvement over older models to be a serious contender that users may want to consider.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Extremely mobile. The Galaxy Book2 weighs less than 1 kg and is powered by a 12th generation Intel i5. It is also extremely thin thanks to its OLED display. The result is an extremely portable notebook that Samsung has endowed with stamina and performance, but also with the usual weaknesses.
Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 885 g

We reviewed a few new Alder Lake-P CPUs from Intel over the last two weeks and our concerns are supported by the test results. The power consumption is very high, which is a challenge for the cooling solutions. It is also a problem for customers, because a Core i5 can be more powerful than a Core i7 and there can be massive performance differences in general.

For penny pinchers. In the most affordable version of the Victus 16, HP combines a Ryzen 5 5600H with a GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, which promises plenty of performance for the 144-Hz FHD display. If it only wasn't for the mediocre image quality…
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.4 kg

Excellent CPU and GPU performance. Intel's Tiger Lake-U series has done wonders for consumer laptops and so it's great to finally see the same options available on rugged models designed for enterprise or industrial use.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 3.2 kg

A powerful package with a 14-inch balancing act. Asus is launching a robust convertible on the market in the form of the Zenbook Flip 14 OLED. This boasts an excellent 14-inch OLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate and 3K resolution in the popular 16:10 format. But this is not the only feature that shines. Find out the other advantages and disadvantages in the following review.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Scrimpy plastic sword. Both the 15-inch and the 17-inch versions of the Katana are some of the most affordable gaming laptops on the market. The powerful hardware of our test configuration with Alder Lake and RTX 3070 Ti can hardly be the reason for this, so where did the manufacturer make the cuts? Our test will find out.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg

The GPU we deserve but not the one we need. The RTX 3090 Ti arrives at an interesting juncture — at a time when the GPU stock situation is gradually easing up and also in the wake of new architectures from Nvidia and AMD expected later this year. The Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3090 Ti AMP Extreme Holo seeks to unleash the full might of the complete GA102 GPU. We evaluate how well this card performs in our suite of tests when compared with current Nvidia and AMD flagships.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti | 28.00"

Business meets Alder Lake P with vPro. Business laptops with the new Intel Alder Lake processors are now slowly coming onto the market. The first candidate in our editorial department is Lenovo's flagship convertible for the business sector, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7. However, there are still difficulties with the implementation of the new Alder Lake P chip.
Intel Core i7-1270P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

OLED is the new standard. As one of the few 15.6-inch laptops to pair an AMD Zen 3 Ryzen 9 CPU with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, the ZenBook Pro 15 OLED is able to offer more performance than most other ultrathin multimedia laptops out there. We would have preferred an older GTX 1660 Ti option, however.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Lightning quick, even the display. Only one thing counts with the new MSI Vector GP76 gaming laptop: speed! A 360 Hz display with a real response time of 4ms (gray to gray), a 150 W TGP Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti and an Alder Lake Intel Core i7-12700H all come together in an almost unbeatable package.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Battle Royale with vampire powers. Bloodhunt lets players who like to compete with human opponents immerse themselves in the world of Vampire: The Masquerade. We took a closer look at the hardware hunger of the multiplayer title.

Clone of the Pro-version. The realme 9 5G is a very interesting smartphone because it comes pretty close to the much more expensive Pro-model. So does it offer a better price-performance ratio? And what has changed compared to the predecessor? We will clarify that in the review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.60" | 191 g

Blade is Blade? The Razer Blade 17 with the RTX 3070 Ti is a full 800 Euros (~$842) cheaper than with the RTX 3080 Ti. With the thin case of the Blade, can you really notice a performance difference in favor of the more expensive GPU? We'll get to the bottom of this in our review.
Intel Core i7-12800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.8 kg

A display as far as the eye can see. The massive Samsung tablet has a 14.6-inch Super AMOLED display and is powered by a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Despite the large battery, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is only 5.5 millimeters thick. Find out how it performs in our review below.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 14.60" | 726 g

Favorable entry with Android 12. The Moto G22 primarily scores with its price. NFC, a 50 MP camera, and a 90 Hz panel are on board for less than 170 Euros (~$180). Motorola also focuses on the latest Android with improved data protection features in its entry-level phone. Does the calculation work out despite some shortcomings?
Mediatek Helio G37 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.50" | 185 g

A better introduction to the world of Samsung smartphones. At below 200 USD, the Samsung Galaxy A13 4G offers a Full HD screen and Wi-Fi 5. However, it faces strong competition. Are the improvements compared to last year's model enough to make it competitive?
Samsung Exynos 850 | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | 6.60" | 195 g

Supercharged performance at all costs. Most ultrathin gaming laptops strike a careful balance between performance, noise, and power consumption. The Alienware x17 R2, on the other hand, shows no shame maximizing performance even if it means a louder and more power-hungry system.
Intel Core i9-12900HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Bigger benefits. The plus (+) in the product name suggests additional features, and the Samsung Galaxy S22+ delivers as ordered. It offers all the features that distinguish the renowned Galaxy S22 but goes one step further, especially in terms of display and battery.
Samsung Exynos 2200 | Samsung Xclipse 920 | 6.60" | 196 g

Maxed out. Both the Core-i9-12900HK CPU and the GeForce RTX-3080 Ti laptop GPU run all the latest computer games smoothly on a responsive 17.3-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers a Thunderbolt 4 slot as well as space for two PCIe-4 SSDs.
Intel Core i9-12900HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.2 kg

Zen 3+ Nano Boost administered. The Blade 14 is redefining our expectations of what an ultrathin 14-inch laptop is capable of. As if the 2021 model wasn't already fast enough for its size, this latest 2022 revision raises the bar even higher particularly in processor performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

The Intel contender. With the G15 5510-43NHT, Dell offers an affordable gaming laptop for around 1,000 Euros (~$1,061) with a dedicated Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU and an Intel Core i5-10200H. Our review reveals what the Dell G15 5510 laptop is capable of when it comes to gaming and office use, and how it compares to the AMD version.
Intel Core i5-10200H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Now with Alder Lake Core i7. Lenovo uses a completely redesigned chassis for its high-end convertible Yoga 9i 14 and also includes modern tech like Alder Lake CPUs, a 16:10 4K OLED screen, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E. The package is rounded off by excellent Bowers & Wilkins speakers.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Inexpensive midrange. If you have a small budget, you could hardly afford the fast memory in your phone until now. The realme C31 does pioneering work here and brings mid-range equipment at a very low price. However, some drawbacks remain.
Unisoc T7225 (T612) | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | 6.50" | 197 g

Performance despite passive cooling? The Asus VivoBook is an affordable multimedia laptop with a sharp 17-inch display, semi-passive cooling of the CPU, and good speakers. But is this sufficient to stand up to the competitors? Our test evaluates the performance, volume, battery live, keyboard, and quality of the laptop.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 17.30" | 2.2 kg

Topping the popular Core i7-1165G7. Intel's 11th gen Tiger Lake-U series is already pretty good. Now, let's see how much more the 12th gen Core i7-1260P can offer in one of the first convertible subnotebooks from Lenovo to support it.
Intel Core i7-1260P | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

An even sharper razor. The new Razer Blade 15 comes with brand new 12th generation Intel processors and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/3080 Ti. Together with a lightning-fast 360 Hz panel, this promises an incredibly smooth display. Find out how the small chassis copes with powerful hardware in the following review.
Intel Core i7-12800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Tiny but competent. The Geekom Mini IT8 is a compact desktop. Despite its tiny footprint, it packs some decent power thanks to its quad-core CPU and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 iGPU. However, its older chipset limits its capabilities, particularly with regard to gaming.
Intel Core i5-8259U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 586 g

Give me more. Full HD screen and UFS storage are usually installed in expensive phones. However, realme packs these features into a smartphone that is available for as little as 180 Euros (~$190). In addition, the phone has a large battery and is quite light. So, is the realme C35 recommendable all around?
Unisoc T7255 (T616) | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 | 6.60" | 189 g

Enough power for 2560x1440. After years of 15- and 17-inch displays dominating the gaming scene, more and more 16-inch devices are entering the market. One of the best examples of this is the new version of the HP Omen 16 with an Alder Lake CPU and an Ampere GPU.
Intel Core i7-12700H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU | 16.10" | 2.3 kg

Small flagship. The 6.1-inch Samsung Galaxy S22 is the smallest and most affordable model in the new Galaxy S22 series. Despite the smaller size, it offers the same high-end SoC performance as its more expensive cousins and is almost on par in terms of features. Furthermore, we see that it has improved a lot compared to its predecessor — the Galaxy S21.
Samsung Exynos 2200 | Samsung Xclipse 920 | 6.10" | 167 g

Spring 2022. Currently, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Find X5 Pro, Xiaomi 12 Pro, and Google Pixel 6 Pro are probably the best camera smartphones in the Android segment. We compared them in our test and got some surprising results.

Snappy paper tiger. The realme GT 2 comes with slightly older hardware, but at a mid-range price. Whether it might be the better buy compared to the Pro model and whether it can hold its own against the strong competition, you can find out in the review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.62" | 199.8 g

Now with a Ryzen 5000. Huawei has upgraded its MateBook D 15 to a fast AMD Ryzen 5000 processor. However, the low price of 569 Euros (~$600) comes at the expense of image quality and connectivity in particular.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 15.60" | 1.6 kg

A solid gaming laptop! Lenovo takes advantage of raw AMD power for its current Legion 5 15. We took a closer look at how well the Ryzen 5 5600H and the new Radeon RX 6600M work together. In this detailed review, you can find out what kind of performance can be expected and whether it can stand up to Nvidia.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | AMD Radeon RX 6600M | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

A successful Borderlands spin-off. You can tell that Tiny Tina's Wonderlands doesn't take itself seriously after the first few seconds. Read on to know more about the technology and graphics requirements in our benchmark tests.

Carbon and electricity. A lightweight carbon frame, a well-hidden e-motor and smart software that adjusts the power according to your pulse rate. Will the UB77 from C.B.T. Italia put a smile on your face or dampen your spirits?

Super-bright 1400-nit IPS display. It may be heavy, but everything has been done so right that the weight can be overlooked. The display itself is better than on most other rugged laptops in terms of colors, contrast, and brightness.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 2.7 kg

2nd generation XXL tablet. Samsung's latest alternative to Apple's iPad Pro 12.9 is the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, a premium tablet with a brand-new Armor aluminum case, a very large Super AMOLED display, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC to lure in potential iPad customers. Will its high price be its downfall?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 12.40" | 572 g

True to its colors. The VivoBook stands out with a Ryzen 7 5700U APU, 16 GB RAM (dual-channel mode) and an OLED screen (FHD, 15.6 inch). The latter offers an excellent black level and good color space coverage (DCI-P3: 100%). This comes hand-in-hand with average battery runtimes.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Budget Navi graphics card! AMD has been gradually expanding its Navi lineup while also catering to customers with tighter budgets when it comes to the latest RDNA2 graphics cards. The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is an affordable 1080p gaming graphics card. However, AMD has cut back significantly in terms of technical specifications. We'll take a closer look at what can nonetheless be expected when it comes to performance.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT | 32.00"

Balanced product care. The hallmarks of the Bose QuietComfort headphones are balanced sound and, above all, excellent noise suppression. Bose does a lot of fine-tuning with the QC 45 but fails to tackle an important area.

For just under 100 Euros, Roccat promises a micro all-in-one package for gamers and streamers. All important functions can be controlled via the stand, the manufacturer speaks of studio quality, many RGB options are available, an integrated pop filter is installed and there is even gesture control. Is the Torch the "carefree" package for all creatives?

Mirror City. The action adventure Ghostwire Tokyo is not only interesting in terms of gameplay but also technically. Hardly any other title shines with so many reflections - especially when ray tracing is active.

Nvidia-dGPU included. Asus has gone the extra mile: The 14-incher combines the easily adjustable graphics performance of an MX450 with a scalable Tiger Lake Core i7. On top of that, it has a colorful 3K widescreen OLED. Does this leave anything to be desired?
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Now with 144-Hz display. The new MagicBook 16 from Honor succeeds the MagicBook Pro and offers a 16.1-inch IPS display with 144 Hz and a fast AMD Ryzen 5000 processor. However, the 65-watt power supply is problematic, as it is too weak for this system.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 16.10" | 1.8 kg

Affordable companion. The 2-in-1 laptop offers an IPS touchscreen display, a silent operation, good battery life, and USB-C with Power Delivery. The overall package won't put too big a dent in your wallet.
AMD 3015Ce | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

The Radeon RX 5500M isn't looking so hot these days. It's acceptable that budget gaming laptops aren't going to give you the best graphics. However, you'll still want to avoid certain models due to an aging GPU with poor performance relative to most others in its price category.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | AMD Radeon RX 5500M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg