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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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.