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Aug 13, 2021
Asus Zenfone 8 Flip

87% Asus Zenfone 8 Flip in review: smartphone for selfies in main camera quality

Heavyweight. The Zenfone 8 Flip comes with powerful hardware and a well-equipped camera. The fact that the latter can be flipped to the front is also a special highlight. We will find out what Asus' smartphone does in everyday use in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.67" | 230 g
Mike Wobker, 13 Aug 2021 08:21
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16 review: A gaming laptop with a bright 165-Hz display

87% Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16 review: A gaming laptop with a bright 165-Hz display

The Ark Reactor of Legion. If you open the Legion 5 Pro gaming laptop, you will find a hidden message that indicates that Lenovo probably had the goal of creating a technological marvel here. However, despite the Ryzen 7 and RTX 3070, the designers didn't quite succeed in giving justice to the example from the comics.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg
Marc Herter, 13 Aug 2021 01:42
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 in review: 14-inch powerhouse with good battery life

86% Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro 14ACH5 in review: 14-inch powerhouse with good battery life

Powerful. Lenovo's mobile computer scores points with a powerful Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, 16 GB of RAM, and a bright, high-contrast 14-inch display (2880x1800 pixels, 90 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. This is accompanied by good battery life and low noise and heat development.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 13 Aug 2021 01:40
Aug 12, 2021
Image via Embody

Embody Immerse Gaming HIVE spatial audio software hands-on

Immersive spatial audio is a hot trend in gaming. Embody takes a unique approach to this feature with its new Immerse HIVE audio software. Relying on AI-driven maps of the user's ear, HIVE creates a sound profile tuned to an individual's head-related transfer function, or HRTF.
Sam Medley, 12 Aug 2021 15:00
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

80% Samsung Galaxy A22 5G smartphone review: What does the budget 5G phone have to offer?

The 5G sibling. The Galaxy A22 is available either with 4G or 5G. Although the 5G model doesn't offer an OLED display, it does provide fast Internet, a versatile camera system, and good performance rates. We take a closer look at Samsung's mid-range phone in our review.
MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.60" | 203 g
Florian Schmitt, 12 Aug 2021 07:07
Aug 11, 2021
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 G3 AMD Review: Inexpensive Business Laptop with Ryzen 7

86% Lenovo ThinkPad E15 G3 AMD Review: Inexpensive Business Laptop with Ryzen 7

A lot of performance and very good keyboard. Lenovo updates the third generation of its 15-inch ThinkPad E15 with powerful Ryzen 5000 CPUs as well as better displays. The very good keyboard is unchanged, so the E15 G3 is a real price-performance recommendation.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Aug 2021 23:54
Almost an XPS 16: Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 laptop review

87% Almost an XPS 16: Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7610 laptop review

GeForce RTX 3050 debut. The Inspiron 16 introduces some notable firsts for the series including a 3K 16-inch display, GeForce RTX 3050 graphics, and a new metal chassis design. Most of it is impressive, but the Nvidia GPU in particular falls a bit short.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 11 Aug 2021 18:24
Aug 10, 2021
HP EliteBook Folio 13.5-3G2L2EA

84% HP EliteBook Folio 13.5 in review: Elegant convertible with a highly reflective display

Windows on ARM. The HP EliteBook Folio 13.5 has a high-quality build and is versatile to use. With Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, it's also one of the few devices that run Windows as an ARM version. Our review will clarify what that means in everyday use.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 680 | 13.50" | 1.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 10 Aug 2021 20:05
Dell XPS 15 9510 Review: Multimedia Laptop convinces with new OLED Panel

88% Dell XPS 15 9510 Review: Multimedia Laptop convinces with new OLED Panel

Premium laptop still has some software issues. Dell updates its XPS 15 and equips the new 9510 model with Tiger Lake-H processors from Intel as well as new RTX 3050 GPUs from Nvidia. There is also a new option for a 3.5K OLED touchscreen. Is it the best multimedia notebook you can get?
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Aug 2021 00:45
Aug 8, 2021
HP Pavilion Aero 13 review: The Pavilion series is growing up

84% HP Pavilion Aero 13 review: The Pavilion series is growing up

Incredibly lightweight. The 2021 Pavilion 13 is a huge leap over previous generations in almost every aspect. If you're looking to maximize performance, display quality, and portability without emptying your bank account, then the new Pavilion is looking like a top contender.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 13.30" | 953 g
Allen Ngo, 08 Aug 2021 19:11
Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41 in review: GeForce RTX 3070 on the back burner

81% Acer Nitro 5 AN517-41 in review: GeForce RTX 3070 on the back burner

Solid. Ryzen 7 APU and GeForce RTX-3070 laptop GPU bring all current computer games smoothly to the Nitro 5's screen. However, the GPU falls short of its capabilities - Acer only grants it a relatively low TGP.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Aug 2021 17:02
AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3995WX

Review: AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3995WX and Radeon Pro W6800 in the Lenovo ThinkStation P620 high-end workstation

64 (sixty-four!) cores. With the current ThinkStation P620, Lenovo offers a solid platform for compact high-end workstations. We took a closer look at the 13,000-Euro (~$15,292) device in our test; it consists of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3995WX and the brand-new AMD Radeon Pro W6800.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | AMD Radeon Pro W6800
Sebastian Bade, 08 Aug 2021 05:41
Aug 7, 2021
The new RAVPOWER PD Pioneer power bank.

RAVPOWER PD Pioneer 30,000mAh 2-Port Power Bank review

Power banks are handy accessories for phones, peripherals or possibly tablets, which may be why OEMs like RAVPOWER now also aims them at laptop users. This new device purports to contain the tech necessary to power an ultrabook at up to 90 watts (W) via USB type-C. Can it live up to these lofty claims?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Aug 2021 16:04
Nubia RedMagic 6R smartphone review - Gaming with 144 Hz and hot fingers

82% Nubia RedMagic 6R smartphone review - Gaming with 144 Hz and hot fingers

Not only the price is hot. The RedMagic 6R is nominally a powerful gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 888, 144 Hz AMOLED display and shoulder buttons. High-end equipment rounds off the total package for less than 500 Euros (~$588). Sounds like a bargain, but it is not only the cooling that causes problems in the test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.67" | 186.41 g
Daniel Schmidt, 07 Aug 2021 06:07
Aug 5, 2021
Fossil GEN 5 LTE smartwatch review: Good equipment, but not used optimally

Fossil GEN 5 LTE smartwatch review: Good equipment, but not used optimally

Vodafone only. Once again. Even though the Fossil Gen 5 LTE is only comparable with Vodafone (or Verizon branded smartphones in the US), we were very curious: The LTE version, which is almost identical to the regular Gen 5, is the first smartwatch of this brand for us. Our test therefore also includes basic functions such as GPS accuracy and heart rate measurements.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 | 1.28" | 54 g
Inge Schwabe, 05 Aug 2021 19:10
ROCCAT Vulcan TKL Pro keyboard hands-on review, best TKL mechanical keyboard (Source: Own)

ROCCAT Vulcan TKL Pro hands-on: Simply the best keyboard that I have used so far

Although it is ROCCAT's first keyboard to use optical switches, the Vulcan TKL Pro feels like a product that has been around for ages. Both the hardware and software are excellent, although not perfect yet. The only thing that some people will enjoy at first sight is probably the price.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Aug 2021 18:28
Aug 4, 2021
HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 review: Possibly the quietest Intel EVO laptop we've ever seen

90% HP EliteBook 840 Aero G8 review: Possibly the quietest Intel EVO laptop we've ever seen

What's the catch? Aside from the predictable Intel Tiger Lake update, the EliteBook 840 G8 has surpassed our expectations when it comes to keeping fan noise to a minimum. Its quiet demeanor doesn't come free, however.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 04 Aug 2021 18:17
Poly Sync 20+ smart speakerphone. (Image Source: Poly)

Poly Sync 20+ Smart Speakerphone Review: Decent audio for meetings and multimedia alike

Hybrid work companion. The Poly Sync 20+ aims to alleviate issues with the hybrid work culture of today, at least with respect to audio. Sporting a steerable microphone array coupled with a 40 mm loudspeaker and dual passive radiators for bass reflex, the Poly Sync 20+ promises to be an improvement over conventional laptop and smartphone audio subsystems. We take a look if that's indeed the case.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Aug 2021 13:40
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XD laptop review: Next-generation 4K OLED

86% Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XD laptop review: Next-generation 4K OLED

Huge amount of ports. With the latest model, the Aero 15 OLED XD, Gigabyte equips the laptop with Tiger Lake, Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI 2.1, bringing almost all components up to date. An iGPU and a 105-watt laptop GeForce RTX 3070 work together as the graphics solution.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Patrick Schüdzig, 04 Aug 2021 08:26
Aug 3, 2021
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Performance Analysis

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Performance Analysis

Exciting turf wars, simple graphics. Three years after the release of Monster Hunter World, the fans of the series get a new PC release. There are many differences in terms of technology and visuals. We conducted a performance analysis of the new title.
Florian Glaser, 03 Aug 2021 23:13
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-G2 rugged convertible review: Tablet with removable M.2 PCIe storage

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-G2 rugged convertible review: Tablet with removable M.2 PCIe storage

Modular tablet with three expansion bays. Panasonic's expansive Toughbook lineup is getting better and better with each iteration especially in terms of display quality. The older Comet Lake-U CPU, however, holds it back a bit.
Intel Core i5-10310U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 10.10" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 Aug 2021 21:16
MSI Prestige 14 Evo A11MO-026US test

85% MSI Prestige 14 Evo laptop review: What are the capabilities of the new Core i7-1195G7?

One of the fastest Intel subnotebooks. The MSI Prestige Evo was already able to achieve a good evaluation in our tests. With a new processor, this is now supposed to be even better. We evaluate in our test whether this is really the case.
Intel Core i7-1195G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 03 Aug 2021 20:20
Test Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G

86% Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 5G Review: XXL-Android tablet with S Pen, but weaknesses in everyday use

Downgrade too massive? With the Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Samsung combines the features of the premium tablets Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. However, the Korean manufacturer noticeably cuts down on the cheapest Galaxy tablet, so the spirit of the new "Fan Edition" series is somewhat missed.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 12.40" | 608 g
Marcus Herbrich, 03 Aug 2021 16:32
Aug 2, 2021
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 AMD laptop review: Upgradeability meets AMD Ryzen 5000

86% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 AMD laptop review: Upgradeability meets AMD Ryzen 5000

Budget laptop with potential. The Lenovo ThinkPad L series represents the entry level among the B2B models; the ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 is one of the cheapest ThinkPad laptops with a 14-inch display. Nevertheless, it convinces with its strong performance and upgradeability. However, compromises have to be made in terms of battery life and multimedia.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 02 Aug 2021 18:44
Aug 1, 2021
HP ProBook x360 435 G8 AMD in review - Entry-level business convertible with Zen 3 Ryzen CPU

86% HP ProBook x360 435 G8 AMD in review - Entry-level business convertible with Zen 3 Ryzen CPU

Mobile powerhouse. HP equips the eighth generation of its business convertible with fast Ryzen 5000 CPUs from AMD, which offer significantly more performance than the Intel competition. However, the problem is still the extremely reflective touchscreen, which can also make life difficult indoors.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 01 Aug 2021 06:23
Jul 31, 2021
Nokia X10

80% Nokia X10 smartphone review: Reliable 5G phone with four cameras

One to last for a long time. Sustainability is also important for the Nokia X10, which means that buyers get three years of Android updates and a compostable case. But can the mid-range phone also convince in everyday use?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.67" | 220 g
Florian Schmitt, 31 Jul 2021 20:25
The video comparison features: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, OnePlus 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 30 Ultra.

Comparison test: The best video phones 2021 - differences more serious than in the photo range

We pit the nominally best camera smartphones from the Android camp against each other for a detailed videography test. You can find out which phone delivers the best video quality in this test report.
Marcus Herbrich, 31 Jul 2021 10:48
Jul 30, 2021
Asus BR1100FKA-BP0109RA

75% Asus BR1100FKA in review: Affordable and shockproof convertible

Jasper Lake introduces itself. The Asus BR1100FKA costs less than 400 Euros (~$476) and is equipped with simple hardware. However, this is accompanied by a robust and splashproof case as well as by an unexpected expansion option. Our review shows what the Asus convertible has to offer in the end.
Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU) | 11.60" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 30 Jul 2021 02:18
Jul 29, 2021
Medion Erazer Beast X25

85% Medion Erazer Beast X25 (Tongfang GM7ZG8P) gaming laptop review: Light and yet powerful

Generous configuration. For a 17-inch laptop, the Erazer Beast X25 is not only pleasingly compact, but it also weighs surprisingly little. Nonetheless, it packs extremely powerful gaming hardware under the hood that guarantees a high degree of future-proofing; it's also accompanied by plenty of RAM and storage.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.3 kg
Florian Glaser, 29 Jul 2021 02:12
Jul 28, 2021
MSI Modern 14 B11SB review: 14-inch allrounder suffers from heat development

82% MSI Modern 14 B11SB review: 14-inch allrounder suffers from heat development

Fan heater. The Modern 14 scores with a Core i7-1165G7 processor, GeForce MX450 graphics core, and 16 GB of working memory. However, the latter is only able to operate in single-channel mode. In addition, the laptop heats up very significantly under heavy load and produces a lot of noise.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Jul 2021 18:48
MSI Summit E14 laptop review: GeForce GTX graphics without the GeForce GTX weight

82% MSI Summit E14 laptop review: GeForce GTX graphics without the GeForce GTX weight

High performance, high temperature. The Summit E14 may look like an ordinary Ultrabook, but it manages to house a full-fledged GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q to offer significantly faster graphics performance than the best that Intel Iris Xe and AMD Vega can currently do. There are some costs to be aware of, however.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 28 Jul 2021 18:11
Jul 27, 2021
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 AMD

85% Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 in review: Compelling AMD laptop for under 1,000 Euros

Optional LTE. With the ThinkPad L15 business laptop, Lenovo delivers a solid device at a low price. The usual strengths, such as the good input devices, are available as well as the powerful hardware from AMD. Our review will clarify exactly what is to be expected from it.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Mike Wobker, 27 Jul 2021 20:05
Jul 26, 2021
Framework Laptop 13.5 Review: If Microsoft Made A Repairable Surface Laptop, This Would Be It

85% Framework Laptop 13.5 Review: If Microsoft Made A Repairable Surface Laptop, This Would Be It

Respecting your right to repair. Big manufacturers like Microsoft ought to start taking notes. A thin-and-light laptop that is also easy to upgrade and repair can actually work proving that not every component needs to be soldered or integrated.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.50" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Jul 2021 17:18
Jul 25, 2021
Vivo Y72 5G

80% Vivo Y72 5G smartphone review - 5G mid-range phone with high-resolution screen

All-round carefree 5G? The Vivo Y72 5G is a mid-range smartphone that wants to score with 5G reception, a particularly high-resolution main camera, and good storage equipment. Can the challenger beat established manufacturers in Europe with it?
MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.58" | 193 g
Florian Schmitt, 25 Jul 2021 02:58
Jul 24, 2021
Nokia G20

76% Nokia G20 smartphone review - Affordable entry-level phone with a nice design

Cool fin. Nokia's G20 is an inexpensive smartphone with a large screen, a durable battery, and several cameras. In the test, we take a look at whether the smartphone from Finland can outperform other devices in its price range.
Mediatek Helio G35 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.50" | 197 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Jul 2021 11:17
Asus ROG Strix G15 G513QY (source: Asus)

85% Asus ROG Strix G15 gaming laptop with Radeon RX 6800M and Ryzen 9 in review

Full AMD power! With the ROG Strix G15 G513QY, Asus adds a highly modern gaming laptop to its lineup that is fully geared towards AMD. The second-fastest mobile processor meets AMD's strongest mobile graphics card in the form of the brand-new AMD Radeon RX 6800M. Be careful, Intel and Nvidia!
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Radeon RX 6800M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 24 Jul 2021 10:30
Jul 23, 2021
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS Laptop Review: AMD Zen 3 and 165 Hz 1440p Sweet Spot

86% Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS Laptop Review: AMD Zen 3 and 165 Hz 1440p Sweet Spot

AMD Ryzen 9 over Intel Core i9. Intel is no longer required for the ultimate gaming performance. Unlike the Strix Scar 15 G532, the Strix Scar 15 G533 has swapped all Intel Core options for liquid metal cooled AMD Ryzen processors alongside additional updates to the chassis, display, and graphics.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2021 19:02
Sony Xperia 1 III

87% Sony Xperia 1 III smartphone review - Camera phone with variable telephoto focal length

The smartphone for photo professionals? The third generation of Sony's flagship smartphone is also supposed to convince mainly with features for professional photographers. But the Sony-typical design and the high-resolution screen could also make it attractive for other users.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.50" | 186 g
Florian Schmitt, 23 Jul 2021 16:24
Jul 22, 2021
Oppo A54 5G

80% Oppo A54 5G smartphone in review: Solid camera in budget 5G phone

With a 90 Hz display. Cheap 5G smartphones are no longer a rarity. But the Oppo A54 5G offers very promising features that go beyond the latest mobile standard for less than 300 Euros (~$354). Our review clarifies exactly what these are.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.50" | 190 g
Mike Wobker, 22 Jul 2021 19:45
Jul 21, 2021
F1 2021 in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

F1 2021 in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Ray tracing at the start. With F1 2021, the virtual Formula 1 series not only offers a real story mode for the first time, but also ray tracing support. We tested the system requirements on several notebook and desktop GPUs.
Florian Glaser, 21 Jul 2021 16:10
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in review: Update provides for (slightly) more RTX 3070 power

84% Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in review: Update provides for (slightly) more RTX 3070 power

Hot flashes. The Predator offers a Core i7 CPU, a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and space for three drives (2x M.2 SSD, 1x 2.5-inch). This is complemented by a responsive Full HD display (IPS, 240 Hz) and quite good battery life. The laptop heats up considerably under load, though.
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 21 Jul 2021 06:00
Dell XPS 17 9710 11th Gen Intel Laptop Review: Small Changes That Matter

88% Dell XPS 17 9710 11th Gen Intel Laptop Review: Small Changes That Matter

New 70 W GeForce RTX 3060. The first generation XPS 17 9700 was one of the best-looking 17-inch laptops with Core-H and GeForce RTX graphics, but it had some under-the-hood peculiarities that needed to be ironed out. The new XPS 17 9710 addresses the underlying issues while boosting performance by quite the margin.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2021 01:15
Jul 20, 2021
Fitbit Luxe: Fitbit's elegant fitness tracker in review

Fitbit Luxe: Fitbit's elegant fitness tracker in review

Minimalist. The most elegant fitness tracker that we have come across so far is functionally minimalistic: Apart from health monitoring, which is certainly of high quality with Fitbit, there are hardly any additional functions on the Fitbit Luxe.
17 g
Inge Schwabe, 20 Jul 2021 18:40
HTC Vive Pro 2 Review - Perfect for Enthusiasts or just Business Customers?

HTC Vive Pro 2 Review - Perfect for Enthusiasts or just Business Customers?

Next-level VR. HTC announced the Vive Pro 2 and advertises the high resolution, 120 degrees field of view, and integrated premium headphones. Read our article to find out how the Pro 2 performs.
Intel Core i7-8086K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (Desktop)
Klaus Hinum, 20 Jul 2021 13:09
ADATA XPG Xenia 14 Laptop Review: A New 14-inch Favorite

88% ADATA XPG Xenia 14 Laptop Review: A New 14-inch Favorite

16:10 and under 1 kg. ADATA has beaten the LG Gram series at its own game by offering a superlight subnotebook without any of the performance deficits that usually entail. However, there are a few setbacks related to the chassis that users should be aware of.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 996 g
Allen Ngo, 20 Jul 2021 09:09
Test Vivo X60 Pro smartphone

88% Vivo X60 Pro review - Upper-class smartphone with virtual RAM & gimbal camera

The X60 Pro starts with Zeiss lenses and a new gimbal camera system. Whether the collaboration with the traditional German manufacturer makes the classic OIS stabilization forgettable or serves more for marketing purposes, you can find out in our review of the Vivo phone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.56" | 177 g
Marcus Herbrich, 20 Jul 2021 05:53
Jul 19, 2021
Xiaomi Black Shark 4

86% Xiaomi Black Shark 4 smartphone review - Mobile gaming with 144 Hz display

Gambling extraordinaire? The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 is not quite as extravagantly designed as other gaming phones and comparatively cheap. However, it has a lot to offer with a 144 Hz display, 5G and mechanical shoulder keys. Read our review to find out whether the gaming phone is worth it.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.67" | 210 g
Florian Schmitt, 19 Jul 2021 16:39
The Pro Series electric standing desk from Flexispot. Image via Flexispot

Flexispot Pro Series electric standing desk hands-on

The Flexispot Pro Series electric standing desk is a solidly built and easy-to-use standing desk. A multitude of options for both the desktop finish and support colors allow potential buyers to pick a desk that matches their office aesthetic.
Sam Medley, 19 Jul 2021 15:00
Jul 18, 2021
Sony Xperia 10 III review - A compact 5G smartphone with IP certification

83% Sony Xperia 10 III review - A compact 5G smartphone with IP certification

Slim package. Sony squeezes a lot of modern technology into a compact smartphone. In addition to a current Qualcomm 5G SoC, fast USB port, IP certification, and powerful battery, Sony has also equipped its smartphone with a triple camera system that deserves its name. Our test shows where it stumbles.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619L | 6.00" | 169 g
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Jul 2021 22:07
Realme GT 5G Smartphone Review - Strong alternative to the Poco F3

86% Realme GT 5G Smartphone Review - Strong alternative to the Poco F3

More power! The realme GT 5G convinces with a strong performance in the test and directly attacks Xiaomi's Poco series, because the smartphone is already available for less than 400 Euros (~$472) despite its high-end SoC. Find out what else it has to offer and where savings were made in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | 6.43" | 186 g
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Jul 2021 11:41
Jul 17, 2021
OnePlus Nord CE 5G Smartphone Review - Focused on the essentials

83% OnePlus Nord CE 5G Smartphone Review - Focused on the essentials

Everything important on board. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G competes in the smartphone mid-range and makes a bold promise: The 6.43-incher is supposed to offer exactly the features that users really need and make as few compromises as possible. At the same time, the OnePlus Nord CE 5G starts at 300 Euros (~$354). Our review clarifies how all that fits together.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.43" | 170 g
Manuel Masiero, 17 Jul 2021 05:06
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506QR

85% Asus TUF Gaming A15 with Ryzen 7 in review: Entry-level gaming laptop with AMD CPU

Good battery life. Asus combines an AMD processor with an Nvidia graphics card in the TUF Gaming A15 and sells the whole package at a reasonable price. Our review will clarify what the installed AMD Ryzen 7 5800H and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 can do.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 17 Jul 2021 03:15
Jul 16, 2021
HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) Review: 2-in-1 laptop supports pen-input and Power Delivery

82% HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) Review: 2-in-1 laptop supports pen-input and Power Delivery

Multi-functional. HP’s 2-in-1 device features the Core i5-1135G7, 16 GB of dual-channel RAM and an NVMe SSD. The Pavilion x360 14 can handle all modern tasks. What is more, it offers good battery life and has a touchscreen that can be operated with the fingers or the HP Tilt Pen, which is sold separately.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Jul 2021 20:16
Asus VivoBook S15 D533UA Review: Ryzen 7 all-rounder with good battery runtimes

82% Asus VivoBook S15 D533UA Review: Ryzen 7 all-rounder with good battery runtimes

Elegant. The VivoBook scores with a Ryzen 7-5700U APU, 16 GB of working memory (dual-channel mode) and good battery runtimes. The Vega 8 iGPU remains below its capabilities. The dark, low-contrast screen (FHD, IPS) is not convincing.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Jul 2021 17:11
Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 laptop review: Gaming device case opens up to provide more fresh air. Cool - but is it safe?

90% Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 laptop review: Gaming device case opens up to provide more fresh air. Cool - but is it safe?

Open Sesame! Laptops have little space to adequately cool powerful hardware. Asus probably wondered, "why don't we just open the case and let the hardware get a direct supply of fresh air?" No sooner said than done, but does this actually work? Does it deliver the promised advantages in terms of noise and temperature, and is it stable enough at the same time? We put this to the test.
Intel Core i9-11900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Christian Hintze, 16 Jul 2021 06:09
Jul 15, 2021
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G3 AMD Laptop Review - Affordable Business Notebook with Ryzen Power

87% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G3 AMD Laptop Review - Affordable Business Notebook with Ryzen Power

Finally with brighter displays. Lenovo’s inexpensive ThinkPad E-series offers solid business features and good input devices. The third generation is now equipped with powerful Ryzen 5000 processors from AMD and finally brighter displays. Is the new E14 G3 the ThinkPad with the best price-performance ratio?
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jul 2021 13:47
Jul 14, 2021
Image: Dell

84% Dell Inspiron 13 5301 in review: Stylish and compact subnotebook, but...

Inspired by Inspiron? The Dell Inspiron 13 5301 can definitely be described as compact and stylish. Our review of the Dell Inspiron 13 will reveal whether the 13.3-inch device with the Intel Core i5-1135G7, Iris Xe graphics, and 8 GB of RAM is also able to score points with other features such as impressive performance and endurance.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.1 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 14 Jul 2021 02:22
Lenovo Yoga 6 13 Convertible Review: Laptops Have Clothes and Fabric Now

85% Lenovo Yoga 6 13 Convertible Review: Laptops Have Clothes and Fabric Now

Hipster appeal. Lenovo is taking the concept of "stylish" to another level by incorporating fabric onto the chassis for a unique look and feel. It actually works, but its visual appeal will likely divide users especially since the fabric can make the laptop look like an old piece of clothing.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 14 Jul 2021 01:51
Jul 11, 2021
The competitors in our camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, OnePlus 9 Pro, and ZTE Axon 30 Ultra.

Camera comparison of flagship smartphones: Which current Android smartphone has the best camera?

These smartphones compete in our extensive test: the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, OnePlus 9 Pro, and ZTE Axon 30 Ultra. Find out in this camera test which flagship smartphone of 2021 will win in the end.
Marcus Herbrich, 11 Jul 2021 21:03
Jul 10, 2021
Asus ZenBook Flip 13 UX363EA

86% Asus ZenBook Flip 13 in review: Compact convertible with great OLED display

Slim and versatile. The ZenBook Flip 13 from Asus is an ultra-compact 13-inch convertible with an excellent OLED display. However, the compact design doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice performance, because Intel's latest Tiger Lake SoCs provide enough power. This detailed review with numerous measurements and benchmarks will reveal how well the device performed in our benchmark circuit.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 10 Jul 2021 20:41
Huawei Watch 3 Pro: The first smartwatch with Harmony OS in review

Huawei Watch 3 Pro: The first smartwatch with Harmony OS in review

Flexible The Huawei Watch 3 Pro is the first smartwatch with the Harmony OS operating system. The interface looks familiar. New features of the Watch include the Huawei App Gallery and LTE. Unlike wearables with WearOS so far, Huawei does not only use the Vodafone network.
HiSilicon Hi6262 | 1.43" | 64 g
Inge Schwabe, 10 Jul 2021 16:20
Medion Erazer Beast X20 (Tongfang GM7MG7P) in review: Thin gaming notebook with good battery runtimes

86% Medion Erazer Beast X20 (Tongfang GM7MG7P) in review: Thin gaming notebook with good battery runtimes

A round thing. The compact Erazer Beast X20 scores with a Core-i7-10870H processor, GeForce-RTX-3070 laptop GPU, 32 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), space for two NVMe SSDs, and a responsive WQHD display (IPS, 165 Hz). The metal chassis used has proven to be very stable.
Intel Core i7-10870H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Jul 2021 15:56
Jul 9, 2021
HP Pavilion x360 15-inch (2021) 2-in-1 Laptop Review: Dim screen, high price

81% HP Pavilion x360 15-inch (2021) 2-in-1 Laptop Review: Dim screen, high price

Versatile. HP’s 2-in-1 device features the Core i5-1135G7, 16 GB of dual-channel RAM and an NVMe SSD. This is why it can handle all modern tasks. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers or the HP Tilt Pen.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Jul 2021 21:32
Motorola Moto G20

78% Motorola Moto G20 smartphone review: A fast screen in the affordable smartphone

Moto G10 with 90 Hz? The Motorola Moto G20 has an unusual processor but looks a little less fancy than the Moto G10. On the other hand, it offers a 90-Hz display. So is this an affordable mid-range smartphone for everyone?
UNISOC Tangula T700 | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 | 6.50" | 200 g
Florian Schmitt, 09 Jul 2021 20:12
Jul 8, 2021
Motorola Moto G50

79% Motorola Moto G50 smartphone review: 5G mid-range phone with 90 Hz display

Second place. The Motorola Moto G50 is a mid-range device that costs around 250 Euros (~$295) and features a 90 Hz display and 5G support. That sounds like a good configuration for the Moto phone, but there are also weaknesses. We'll look at them in more detail in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.50" | 192 g
Florian Schmitt, 08 Jul 2021 22:34
Test Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) Tablet

80% Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus (2021) Review - Cheap "Android tablet" with Qi and keyboard

Standstill in the Amazon cosmos. Amazon offers a Plus model for the first time with its 2021 Fire HD 10 generation. With a "premium soft touch design" and a RAM upgrade as well as wireless charging, the Fire HD 10 Plus is supposed to be the spearhead of Amazon's tablets. Read here whether the plan works out and we can recommend the Alexa tablet.
Mediatek MT8183 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 10.10" | 465 g
Marcus Herbrich, 08 Jul 2021 17:44
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model 11th Gen Intel (2021) Review: Small Changes, Big CPU Gains

89% Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model 11th Gen Intel (2021) Review: Small Changes, Big CPU Gains

95 W to 105 W TGP graphics. We're only half way through the year and Razer has already launched its second Blade 15 refresh of 2021. However, the updates this time are more substantial than they appear.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Jul 2021 16:15
Jul 7, 2021
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G smartphone review: The cheapest entry into the Mi 11 series

84% Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G smartphone review: The cheapest entry into the Mi 11 series

Budget edition. Xiaomi gathers its top smartphones in the Mi 11 series and also charges quite a bit of money for them. In terms of price, the situation is exactly the opposite with the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G. The 6.55-inch mid-range smartphone starts at 300 Euros (~$354) and is therefore clearly the cheapest representative of the Mi 11 series. Nevertheless, its features and performance are good as our review will show.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 6.55" | 157 g
Manuel Masiero, 07 Jul 2021 18:47
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition Review. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Founders Edition Review: RTX 3090 performance for less but still a low value proposition

Ti(e)-ing with the 3090. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti arrives as a mid-cycle refresh to supplant the RTX 3080 as the company's fastest gaming GPU nine months after the company first introduced the Ampere architecture. The RTX 3080 Ti sports a slightly cut-down variant of the GA102 GPU that is found in the RTX 3090 with half the VRAM. We take the RTX 3080 Ti FE for a test drive and evaluate how this US$1,199 card stacks up against the RTX 3080 and the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 55.00"
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jul 2021 11:12
Samsung Galaxy Book

82% Galaxy Book (2021) in review: The affordable Samsung notebook for office users

With long battery life. Samsung has been producing notebooks again since last year and now also places them in the cheaper price segment with the Galaxy Book (2021). The build quality and the equipment are good at first glance. However, we will clarify what is actually offered in everyday use in our review.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 07 Jul 2021 07:03
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 Review: The perfect mobile companion?

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G2 Review: The perfect mobile companion?

16:10 and 5G. Lenovo equips its compact business Ultrabook with a completely new chassis, updated processors, and a 16:10 screen. You can also get a fast 5G modem, but the manufacturer now uses a worse keyboard.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Jul 2021 01:20
Jul 5, 2021
Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 Convertible Review: Totally Better Than The Latitude 9410

89% Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 Convertible Review: Totally Better Than The Latitude 9410

Full-on redesign. We weren't thrilled that the 2020 Latitude 9410 2-in-1 was little more than a 2019 Latitude 7400 under a different name. This year's Latitude 9420 2-in-1 is what last year's model should have been in terms of features and design.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 Jul 2021 17:20
Honor MagicBook 15 (2021) Review - The switch to Intel is unnecessarily expensive

84% Honor MagicBook 15 (2021) Review - The switch to Intel is unnecessarily expensive

Not much new in 2021. The Honor MagicBook was one of the best multimedia notebooks last year when it came to the price-performance ratio. Now there is a current Tiger Lake processor instead of an AMD chip, but this also increases the price by around 300 Euros (~$356). Is that justified?
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Jul 2021 03:11
Jul 3, 2021
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-S1 Rugged Tablet Review: Optimized For The Mobile Workforce

Panasonic Toughbook FZ-S1 Rugged Tablet Review: Optimized For The Mobile Workforce

Proper Android 10 for enterprise. Android 10 offers a cleaner and smoother UI experience than past rugged Android tablets while the bright glossy display is definitely nowhere near as grainy. However, any specialized accessories for the FZ-S1 will be a commitment as they are not compatible with other Toughbook devices.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 | 7.00" | 503 g
Allen Ngo, 03 Jul 2021 17:30
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G2 Intel review: A very good business laptop despite the 16:9 format

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G2 Intel review: A very good business laptop despite the 16:9 format

Redesign in the old format. Even though Lenovo renews its premium model of the ThinkPad T-Series from the ground up, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 still keeps its 16:9 format, going against the current trend for displays. The fact that it still achieves a very good result is primarily due to the excellent input devices and equipment.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 03 Jul 2021 11:04
Jul 2, 2021
Chuwi CoreBook X Laptop Review: Like a Huawei MateBook, But Cheaper

79% Chuwi CoreBook X Laptop Review: Like a Huawei MateBook, But Cheaper

Great 3:2 display for $549 USD or less. The CoreBook X is a good solution for those who want to maximize display quality and colors for a budget price. Nonetheless, there are a bunch of smaller details that buyers should be aware of.
Intel Core i5-8259U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 02 Jul 2021 16:49
Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G smartphone review: 5G phone with strong features at a bargain price

81% Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro 5G smartphone review: 5G phone with strong features at a bargain price

Strong newcomer. With the Poco M3 Pro 5G, Xiaomi presents an exciting offer to budget-conscious buyers. The 6.5-inch smartphone follows in the footsteps of the Poco M3 that was launched at the beginning of 2021 at a bargain price of 150 Euros (~$178) and offered an impressive amount of value. With the Poco M3 Pro 5G, there's supposed to be even more of everything now. We will put it to the test here.
MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.50" | 190 g
Manuel Masiero, 02 Jul 2021 07:17
Jul 1, 2021
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 Gaming Laptop Review: Gaming in 16:10

Also features great speakers. The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 is not just a simple high-end gaming laptop. The 16:10 WQXGA screen and the very good speakers set the Asus notebook apart from the rest of the competition. Read our review to learn what else the Zephyrus M16 has to offer.
Intel Core i9-11900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg
Mike Wobker, 01 Jul 2021 18:01
Jun 30, 2021
Motorola Moto E7 Power

74% Motorola Moto E7 Power Smartphone Review - Enduring Moto phone for a small budget

Power level 2. Motorola's Moto E7 Power comes with a large battery and is slightly better equipped than its sister model with almost the same name and build. We will find out whether Motorola's smartphone is worth it in our review.
Mediatek Helio G25 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.50" | 200 g
Florian Schmitt, 30 Jun 2021 09:20
The MSI Katana GF76 11UE in review (image: MSI)

80% MSI Katana GF76 review: Gaming laptop with room for improvement

Gaming combat sword. With the Katana GF76, MSI offers a new upper mid-range gaming laptop. We review the 11UE-036 configuration with the GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU and the i7-11800H Tiger Lake CPU. Our review shows what the 1,600-Euro (~$1,908) gaming laptop has to offer for the money.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 30 Jun 2021 04:44
Jun 29, 2021
Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM Laptop Review: AMD Still Rules The 14-inch Gaming Space

84% Asus Zephyrus G14 GA401QM Laptop Review: AMD Still Rules The 14-inch Gaming Space

Zen 3 Cezanne and Nvidia Ampere upgrade. The Zephyrus G14 was the only game in town when it launched early last year, but times have changed. Some aspects of the system still hold up well while others are already starting to age when compared to the new 14-inch Razer Blade 14.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 29 Jun 2021 16:52
The FlipBuds Pro are premium TWS from Xiaomi with new ANC technology

Xiaomi FlipBuds Pro TWS review - The best True Wireless in-ears under 200 Euros?

The FlipBuds Pro are Xiaomi's latest attack on the Apple AirPods Pro. With an energy-saving Qualcomm QCC515 chip and the latest ANC technology, the relatively inexpensive premium headphones are an interesting alternative to the AirPods Pro or Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.
Marcus Herbrich, 29 Jun 2021 06:12
Jun 28, 2021
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 tablet review - A Mini LED trump card?

91% Apple iPad Pro 12.9 2021 tablet review - A Mini LED trump card?

A giant tablet with M1 power. Apple packs everything technically possible into its large 5th generation iPad Pro: A state-of-the-art Mini LED display, an Apple M1 SoC, which has already made Intel fearful in the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro 13, and at least 8 GB of RAM. The whole thing is combined with a tablet operating system that Apple actually optimised for children - wait a minute. More about this in our review.
Apple M1 | Apple M1 8-Core GPU | 12.90" | 682 g
Klaus Hinum, 28 Jun 2021 19:49
The Spin 3 comes with a strong, high-contrast touch display with WQXGA resolution

86% Acer Spin 3 SP313-51N convertible in review: A good all-rounder with weaknesses

Putting pressure on the competition With Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4, Acer brings enough power for the future in the new Spin 3 SP313. The customer decides whether he needs a tablet or a laptop with the versatile 360-degree display. Our review reveals what else the convertible can do.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Patrick Schüdzig, 28 Jun 2021 05:53
Jun 27, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13" in review: Samsung's new business class for convertibles

85% Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13" in review: Samsung's new business class for convertibles

A convertible with endurance, is the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 13 with up to 31 hours on battery power. The 3-in-1 laptop weighing just over one kilogram (~2.2 lb) is also well equipped. However, the developers had to make some restrictions in terms of cooling for the slim design.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.20" | 1.1 kg
Marc Herter, 27 Jun 2021 16:11
Jun 26, 2021
Asus TUF Gaming F17 laptop review: Good gaming device with RTX 3060 but average display despite 144 Hz

83% Asus TUF Gaming F17 laptop review: Good gaming device with RTX 3060 but average display despite 144 Hz

Asus RTX entry-level device. With the TUF A17, the series was revised last year, and the new case now packs an Intel Core i9 and an RTX 3060 instead of an AMD CPU and a GTX 1660 Ti. Is the entry that Asus offers into the current RTX generation worth it?
Intel Core i9-11900H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Christian Hintze, 26 Jun 2021 19:09
Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506HM Laptop Review: No Extras, Just Performance

86% Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506HM Laptop Review: No Extras, Just Performance

Built Ford TUF. Asus' TUF family of budget gaming laptops has been steadily growing in power for a performance level that can rival many pricier ROG models. If you don't care for fancy RGB lights or features, then the new FX506 model may be worth considering.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2021 18:04
Jun 25, 2021
Aorus 17G YD in review: Loud gaming laptop with a good mechanical keyboard

86% Aorus 17G YD in review: Loud gaming laptop with a good mechanical keyboard

Up to date. Gigabyte updates the 17G with the latest technology: A Tiger Lake processor, a GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU, PCI Express 4.0, and Thunderbolt 4. The Aorus 17G YD's highlight is still its good mechanical keyboard.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 25 Jun 2021 06:54
Jun 24, 2021
TicWatch E3 review: Almost as well-equipped as Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3 top smartwatch

TicWatch E3 review: Almost as well-equipped as Mobvoi's TicWatch Pro 3 top smartwatch

Good genes. In terms of the core equipment, the hardware of the WearOS smartwatch is identical to that of the TicWatch Pro 3. This makes it attractive as an affordable alternative to Mobvoi's current top model, particularly since other manufacturers still use the older SoCs instead of the Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 | 1.30"
Inge Schwabe, 24 Jun 2021 20:16
Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (2021) Review - Sophisticated children's tablet with limitations

79% Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (2021) Review - Sophisticated children's tablet with limitations

For the big ones. Amazon recently updated the children's profiles extensively and also adapted the hardware for children of elementary school age with the Fire Kids Pro. In addition, even the youngest children can now use Alexa for communication. Beyond the entertainment, however, weaknesses are revealed.
Mediatek MT8183 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 10.10" | 718 g
Daniel Schmidt, 24 Jun 2021 16:59
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G review: Budget 5G smartphone with large battery

80% Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G review: Budget 5G smartphone with large battery

Abundance or redundancy? With the Redmi Note 10 5G, Xiaomi introduces another inexpensive smartphone that aims to score points with a generous set of features. A modern SoC, fast storage, microSD support, an IR blaster, a large battery, and an audio jack are included in the list. Does that mean you can be blissfully happy for less than 200 Euros (~$239)?
MediaTek Dimensity 700 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 6.50" | 190 g
Daniel Schmidt, 24 Jun 2021 01:43
Jun 23, 2021
Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition Laptop Review - More performance for less money

85% Alienware m15 R5 Ryzen Edition Laptop Review - More performance for less money

Gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen. The new m15 R5 is Alienware’s first laptop with AMD CPU and Nvidia GPU for years. We review the entry-level model with the Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3060, and the fast 165 Hz panel.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Jun 2021 22:23
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S

81% Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S Review: Cheap Android smartphone is water- and dust-proof

IP53-certified. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is a low-priced smartphone with an IP certification. The Redmi Note 10S costs about as much as its predecessor Redmi Note 9S. However, it offers slightly better hardware. Read our review to learn what kind of user experience the Redmi Note 10S provides.
Mediatek Helio G95 | ARM Mali-G76 MP4 | 6.43" | 178.8 g
Mike Wobker, 23 Jun 2021 10:59
Jun 22, 2021
Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 Laptop Review: Blade Pro 17 Performance At Half The Size

88% Razer Blade 14 Ryzen 9 Laptop Review: Blade Pro 17 Performance At Half The Size

The AMD combo breaker. After being exclusively Intel for a decade, the Razer Blade series has finally gotten an AMD option that just so happens to outperform any Intel model that came before it. And, in typical Razer fashion, all that power has been condensed into an unbelievably small and portable form factor.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Jun 2021 16:39
MSI Modern 15 A11M-062

81% MSI Modern 15 A11M in review: Slim office laptop offers strong keyboard backlighting

Room for two SSDs. The MSI Modern 15 A11M combines a good configuration and solid input devices in a 15.6-inch laptop. The built-in hardware promises a lot of performance for office applications and other tasks. But our review will reveal the actual performance offered by the device.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 22 Jun 2021 00:53
Jun 21, 2021
Infinix INBook X1 Pro Laptop Review: Surprisingly Solid All Around

80% Infinix INBook X1 Pro Laptop Review: Surprisingly Solid All Around

To Infinix and beyond. After dabbling in budget Android smartphones for years, Infinix is now ready for its leap of faith into the laptop world. Its debut INBook X1 Pro retails for only $700 USD or less and it's already looking like a much stronger contender than initially anticipated.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Jun 2021 17:12
Jun 19, 2021
Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 (2021) in review: Affordable laptop with strong features

83% Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 (2021) in review: Affordable laptop with strong features

Looks good on the outside but how about the inside? The Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 is quite something with its stylish aluminum case and 242 ppi Super Retina display. Its internals also look impressive on paper. A fast Intel Core i7-11370H quad-core CPU, an Nvidia GeForce MX450 GPU, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 512 GB SSD should result in a fast device. However, the Xiaomi laptop shows some irregularities in the test.
Intel Core i7-11370H | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Marc Herter, 19 Jun 2021 20:36
Jun 18, 2021
Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ Convertible with Intel Iris Xe Max. (Image Source: Asus)

79% Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ Convertible Review: A good all-rounder with Iris Xe Max as its Achilles heel

Xe, but not so Max. As one of the first Intel Iris Xe Max-powered devices, the Asus VivoBook Flip 14 aims to bring a lot to the table for the mid-range laptop user. The VivoBook Flip 14 is not without caveats and the Xe Max dGPU throws up its own shenanigans. However, we also get decent hardware for the price along with adequate performance to boot. How well do these add up in the larger scheme of things? Let's find out.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Jun 2021 19:27
Schenker XMG Neo 15 gaming laptop in review - RTX 3080 with 165W TGP ensures high scores

87% Schenker XMG Neo 15 gaming laptop in review - RTX 3080 with 165W TGP ensures high scores

Tiger Lake competes with AMD. The XMG Neo 15 is a 15-inch gaming laptop that tries to convince with industrial design and a lot of raw performance. It relies on the new Tiger-Lake CPUs and the current GeForce RTX 3000 generation. We will find out whether the concept works in the following review.
Intel Core i7-11800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Marius Schell, 18 Jun 2021 16:40
Jun 17, 2021
HP Pavilion 15 (2021) Laptop Review: 11th Gen Intel and GeForce MX450 Combo

81% HP Pavilion 15 (2021) Laptop Review: 11th Gen Intel and GeForce MX450 Combo

Do Iris Xe and GeForce MX make a good team? The latest Pavilion 15 is powerful for a budget laptop, but the $1000+ asking price straddles the line between what we would consider "budget" in the first place. Users will have to really value the discrete GeForce MX450 if they choose this Pavilion over alternatives.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 17 Jun 2021 17:38
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