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Light in the darkness. Motorola installs a pixel binning camera in the Moto E7 for just under 110 Euros and wants to enable great pictures in the dark. Does the inexpensive phone have an advantage over the equally expensive competition?
Mediatek Helio G25 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.50" | 180 g

Cheap TrackPoint Tiger. It has been some time since Lenovo released the AMD Ryzen 4000 variant. Now there is an Intel-based version of the ThinkPad E14 Gen 2. The new ThinkPad laptop gets a Thunderbolt port, which is a novelty for this model, and offers plenty of CPU performance.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Mini ThinkPad. The ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 is the latest version of Lenovo's 13-inch ultrabook and is equipped with 11th generation Intel Core processors, resulting in the upgrade to the new integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. In addition, the new L13 is at the cutting edge of technology thanks to USB 4 and Thunderbolt 4, respectively. It goes without saying that you can also enjoy the excellent ThinkPad input devices here.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

RAW!... or perhaps better JPEG? In our camera review, we compare the photo qualities in RAW and JPEG. The contenders are the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, the Huawei P40 Pro Plus, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, and the OnePlus 8 Pro. Do RAW photos raise the high-end smartphones to a new level?

Fast and Fury(ous). 10 percent lighter and 12 percent smaller than the previous generation ZBook 15 G6, the ZBook 15 G7 is a huge overhaul that doesn't sacrifice key workstation features just for the sake of style.
Intel Xeon W-10885M | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Safety first. You want to use your smartphone without the ubiquitous trackers from Google and Co? Then the crowd-funded Volla Phone offers two solutions: Either Android without Google or Ubuntu Touch. But what does that mean for everyday use?
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763V | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 6.30" | 185 g

A good deal for a low budget. A smartphone for 150 Euros (~$181), can this work? In the case of the Xiaomi Poco M3, it works quite well. For this amount, you get a 6.53-inch Android 10 smartphone with an IPS display, a triple-camera setup, Snapdragon 662, and stereo sound. As a special bonus, you also get a huge 6000-mAh battery. The purchase price even includes a protective case and screen protector.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.53" | 198 g

3G? Oh dear, oh dear! Cubot wants to prove that outdoor smartphones can be even cheaper and launches the King Kong CS, a phone for less than 80 Euros (~$80) that barely has any memory, an outdated SoC without 4G capability, and a weak camera. But it is water- and dust-proof according to IP68...
Mediatek MT6580M | ARM Mali-400 MP | 5.00" | 236.5 g

Tiger Lake impresses in portable mode. 1080p gaming with integrated Intel Iris Xe is a hard sell to most gamers. On a portable 5.5-inch 720p screen, however, it becomes a whole different story.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 5.50" | 553 g

Modern retro. Gigaset's GS4 is another smartphone manufactured in Germany that is positioned in the mid-range but still features wireless charging. The strong battery should enable long runtimes and a triple camera is also offered. The GS4 does many things right, but it also reveals shortcomings in the test.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.30" | 206 g

Sure Non View. Remote work, home office, and the like are probably the buzzwords of the year. Hardware for professionals, in particular, has to adapt to the new work conditions, and ultra-thin workstations like the ZBook Firefly 14 come in handy here. But do these mobile powerhouses really offer enough performance for professional users?
Intel Core i7-10610U | NVIDIA Quadro P520 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Good Midranger. The Vivo Y70 starts as an inexpensive mid-range smartphone under 300 Euros (~$300) and offers an appealing design, an AMOLED screen, and a triple camera. Especially the quite fast Qualcomm SoC and the long update support can be the deciding factors for buying the device, but we also discovered some minor issues in detail.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.44" | 171 g

Doubling Down on Dual Displays. Asus is starting off CES 2021 with a bang by improving upon its dual-screen 14-inch subnotebook with brighter displays, new hinges, and faster performance. It mostly works if you can deal with some inherent limitations.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Outgrowing the competition. With its AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, Honor offers the MagicBook 15 at an extremely low price while maintaining high performance. However, the laptop, which is very successful in many aspects, also has small quirks. We'll show you what those are in our review.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.5 kg

Now with genuine leather. Lenovo's expansive lineup of 14-inch laptops just got even bigger with the introduction of the IdeaPad Slim 9i. This leather-clad Intel Evo laptop looks great and classy at first glance, but the shallow keyboard and clickpad bring the whole thing down.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Business convertible. The ThinkBook 14s Yoga doesn't attract attention by setting performance records but rather with its good ergonomics. The Lenovo engineers have focused on low emissions, good stamina and a decent keyboard. The touchscreen display can be used both with your fingers and with the included Smart Pen.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Don't fall! The multiplayer hit Fall Guys doesn't require a fast computer, but as a jump-and-run game, the frame rate should be stable and high enough to stand a chance against the multiple opponents. In the following article, we'll look at which laptop you need to in order play Fall Guys smoothly.

Business entry level. With the Vostro series, Dell primarily targets small businesses that want to offer a good compromise between performance and cost. Our 14-inch Vostro 5490 even has a dedicated graphics card, but the fan control is not well developed.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Well-known laptop with a new screen. We are already familiar with the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 even though this is the first time we have it in our hands. This may sound like a contradiction, however, we are familiar with all the aspects of the ThinkPad P15s Gen 1 except for one: The factory-calibrated UHD display that is supposed to be brighter than all other ThinkPad screens.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA Quadro P520 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Up to date. In the ZenBook 14, Asus uses the current top technology: a Tiger Lake processor, GeForce MX450 graphics core, 16 GB of working memory (quad-channel mode), and Thunderbolt 4. A 63-Wh battery ensures a good battery life.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Matt touchscreen and many ports. Fujitsu's Lifebook U9310X is an extremely light business convertible that offers a variety of ports despite its compact dimensions. Thanks to the integrated LTE modem, you are always connected to the Internet on the go.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1 kg

Full performance at the press of a button? The ThinkBook does a passable job. Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s disappointed with strong performance drops at first, but it recovered thanks to Performance Mode. Still: AMD's Ryzen 4 remains unmatched. The true strength of the 13-incher lies in the display, while maintenance has been toned down.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Premiere. The Vivo Y20s is the Chinese manufacturer's first entry-level smartphone that is also available in Europe. It features a slim design, an up-to-date Snapdragon SoC, a lot of storage, and a strong battery and presents itself quite completely in the test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.51" | 192.3 g

Subtle black or neon colored. The Oppo A73 5G is another affordable 5G smartphone. The Android phone is supposed to set itself apart from the competition with a new mid-range SoC from MediaTek. We will show how well this works in our review.
MediaTek Dimensity 720 | ARM Mali-G57 MP3 | 6.50" | 177 g

Xiaomi's masterpiece, Google is punished! The camera test features: Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra, Huawei P40 Pro Plus, Google Pixel 5, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, and the OnePlus 8 Pro. We will find out which high-end smartphone will be ahead in the end in our detailed camera comparison.

More plus than expected. Compared with its smaller brother, the Wiko View5 Plus has a stronger processor and more storage. In addition, the smartphone from Marseille wants to score with up to three and a half days of battery life and a quad camera, and that for less than 200 Euros.
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.55" | 201 g

Exotic SoC. One of the most innovative phones of the year comes from ZTE. The Axon 20 is the first smartphone with an under-display camera that does without a notch or pop-up mechanism. Whether the camera module below the OLED panel in the Axon 20 is convincing can be found out in the review of the ZTE smartphone.
UNISOC T618 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.92" | 198 g

Successful. The Aorus 15P WB brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). In addition, there's an NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and battery runtimes that many office laptops can't reach.
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

All good things come in threes? Lenovo now sells the third generation of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme with slightly more powerful components. The case and the cooling solution have not changed, so is it still sufficient, or is it time for a more substantial redesign?
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Back in black. If you want one of the first Intel Xe Max laptops, then it's going to cost you about $1500 USD. Early adopters will definitely want to upgrade their drivers ASAP to make the most of the Dell convertible.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe MAX Graphics | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Full of surprises. The AMD version of the HP Omen 15 scores with powerful components at a fair price on paper. In the test configuration, the GeForce RTX 2060 is accompanied by a Ryzen 7 4800H. Find out here whether the cooling system plays along and which strengths and weaknesses the 15-incher has otherwise.
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Hot CAD compact class. Lenovo's ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 borrows its design from the T-model ThinkPad T14 and includes an Nvidia Quadro GPU as a unique selling point. For the majority of users, this will probably only bring minor advantages, also because its performance is limited per se. However, the ThinkPad P14s can be a good choice for one or two CAD applications on the go.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA Quadro P520 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

One of the most unusual smartphones in 2020! With the Wing model, LG takes a completely new look at smartphone operation. Instead of using a foldable OLED panel, the Korean manufacturer implements a second display below the main screen. Does this make sense, and is it a more robust alternative to a foldable smartphone such as the Galaxy Z Fold 2?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | 6.80" | 260 g

Preferences without flexibility. Oppo launches a low-priced 5G phone with the Reno4 Z 5G. A 120 Hz display and a price of around 300 Euros (~$300) seem attractive, but we take a closer look in our detailed review of the Chinese smartphone.
MediaTek Dimensity 800 | ARM Mali-G57 MP4 | 6.57" | 184 g

Eve's Spectrum gaming monitor has generated a lot of buzz in the gaming community. The gaming monitor aims to bring high resolutions (up to 4K) and high refresh rates (up to 240 Hz) at a reasonable price. While the company has a spotty track record when it comes to final delivery, pre-production units show a lot of promise. Based on early models, the Spectrum could be one of the best gaming monitors in 2021...provided Eve fulfills existing and future orders.

Office in 360 degrees. The manageable office convertible holds a few trump cards: It is quiet, sturdily built, has good input devices, a nice display, an excellent microphone, a fast card reader, and component maintenance is not a foreign concept either. Will you hold all the trump cards with the Latitude 5310?
Intel Core i5-10310U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Not enough power. If all you want to do is email and some light browsing, then the Chuwi LarkBook might be worth a look. For anything more, a basic Core i3 system will do you better.
Intel Celeron N4120 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 13.30" | 1.1 kg

Mobile gaming. 15- and 17-inch gaming notebooks are a dime a dozen. However, if you want a particularly compact device in the 13- to 14-inch range, the selection is quite limited. This is where Schenker steps in with the XMG Core 14.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

ARM makes it possible. The Spin 311 offers an IPS touchscreen display, silent operation, and long battery runtimes. Acer relies on an ARM processor for the Chromebook convertible. The total package is available for about 260 Euros (~$260) at the time of testing.
Mediatek MT8183 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 11.60" | 1.1 kg

Stylish. The VivoBook scores points with a Tiger Lake processor, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), a GeForce MX350 graphics core, and a Thunderbolt 4 port. This is complemented by good battery life. Furthermore, the display isn't convincing.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | NVIDIA GeForce MX350 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Premium bargain buy? The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro shows top performance in many areas, but it doesn't exclusively use high-end components, which is why you can get it for around 550 Euros (~$671). Nevertheless, it's as fast as Xiaomi's Mi 10 Pro flagship with the Snapdragon 865; this is combined with 5G, a 144 Hz display, a 108 MP camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.67" | 218 g

How good is Tiger Lake Core i3? Whenever Intel launches a new generation of processors, laptop makers love to send in their best high-end Core i7 systems for review. We're here to see how well an affordable Core i3 model can perform on the other end of the spectrum.
Intel Core i3-1115G4 | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs | 15.60" | 1.6 kg

More pixels and shorter battery runtime. Microsoft equips its compact convertible with a slightly larger screen and more pixels, but keeps the regular x86 processor compared to the Surface Pro X. But is the Surface Go 2 still competitive, and does the new screen affect the battery runtime?
Intel Core m3-8100Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | 10.50" | 790 g

Mass instead of class? The price of the Galaxy M11 was just 99 Euros (~$122) during the Black Friday week a few weeks ago. However, some compromises have to be made when buying the entry-level phone due to the very low price. You can find out which ones in our review of the Galaxy smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 6.40" | 197 g

The DFI GHF51 is a well-built single-board computer for enterprise use that offers a decent amount of features. The cornerstone of the board is the AMD Ryzen Embedded R1000 SoC, a capable little chip that is stable and powerful enough for long-term industrial use. However, some shortcomings should be noted as it may be too limited for some applications.
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 290 g

Productive miracle? The Medion LifeTab E10802 offers a 10-inch tablet including a keyboard cover and the possibility to access the Internet on the go. Aldi's offer also includes a SIM card with a starting credit of 10 Euros (~$12). All that for less than 200 Euros (~$246). Our test shows where savings were made.
Mediatek MT8768 | PowerVR GE8320 | 10.00" | 503 g

So cute! Smartphones are getting bigger and bigger, but Apple offers a real alternative with the iPhone 12 mini, which is unique in the high-end segment with its 5.4-inch screen. However, the small form factor also poses problems. Find out whether Apple's mini mix works out in this review.
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 5.40" | 133 g

Thunderbolt 3 PC for under $400 USD. If you want an Intel NUC but are turned off by its price, then the new Beelink mini PC will be a great alternative without needing to sacrifice any core features.
Intel Core i3-1005G1 | Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 350 g

Although a full-on review will soon go live, as I purchased the Poco M3 as a gift for my parents (they'll decide who gets to keep it), I couldn't resist the urge to take it for a one-day ride. Although not perfect, when we also take the price into account, we can conclude that this handset is a masterpiece.

Too much power. With a GeForce RTX 2080 Super, an Intel Core i9-10980HK, and a 240-Hz display, the Legion 7 is clearly targeted toward gamers that don't want to make any compromises in terms of performance even on the road. We find out in our test, whether the compact 15-inch laptop is able to control the heat development.
Intel Core i9-10980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Pricey despite compromises. Dell's new G5 15 5500 variant aims to appeal to the mid-range gamer. With a Core i5-10300H, a GTX 1650 Ti, and a 120 Hz display, the G5 15 5500 gets the basics right. However, for the asking price of ₹87,990 (US$1,195), the G5 15 5500 cuts corners, especially with the display. Can the Dell G5 15 5500 make up for these deficits on the performance front? Let's find out.
Intel Core i5-10300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Dazzling performer. Nokia's 3.4 wants to stir up the lower mid-range with a brand-new interior and triple camera. Strong competitors face the Chinese-Finnish phone, but the smartphone can actually convince in some points.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.39" | 180 g

7 or 8 GPU cores? If you are looking for the new Apple MacBook Air, you can choose between integrated graphics with 7 and 8 cores. But how big is there performance difference in everyday situations and does the additional GPU core impact the surface temperatures?
Apple M1 | Apple M1 8-Core GPU | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

RIP Spectre x360 13. There's a new 13.5-inch HP Spectre in town and it absolutely trumps the 13.3-inch Spectre that came before it. The jump to 3:2 is a natural move to put the Spectre series more in line with prosumer competitors like the Dell XPS or Asus ZenBook S series.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.50" | 1.3 kg

Solid. The hardware of the Schenker XMG Core 17 brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the 17.3-inch screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). The laptop also scores points with moderate heat development, low noise development in everyday use, and room for two SSDs.
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.5 kg

AMD dominance in the ThinkPad-series? The predecessor suffered from a dim display and a throttled Whiskey Lake processor. For the first time ever we also take a look at the AMD SKU of this year's Lenovo L-series ThinkPad and are excited to see how well the Ryzen 5 4500U hexa-core performs. After all, the AMD-equipped ThinkPad E14 and T14 notebooks managed their Intel counterparts by significant margins.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Ultra good? The Mi 10 Ultra is an exciting high-end smartphone from Xiaomi. But is the hype around the camera features of the Xiaomi phone justified? We clarify this in our review, which reveals both strengths and well-known weaknesses of Xiaomi's high-end phones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.67" | 223 g

14 hours of battery life. The MateBook 14 is followed by the... MateBook 14. However, AMD's Ryzen 5 4500U takes performance to a whole new level in the current version. Not only is Honor's laptop powerful in everyday use but also extremely enduring. We'll show what else the 14-inch laptop has to offer in our review.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Nothing special for all the right reasons. The Inspiron 15 7506 2-in-1 plays it safe with no distracting buzzwords or features to jack up the price. The final result is an affordable no-frills 15.6-inch convertible that does well in almost every category even if it doesn't excel in any particular one.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.8 kg

Revolutionary or unnecessary? In addition to the MacBook Air, Apple also equips the entry-level MacBook Pro 13 with the new M1 processor. The performance is much higher than before, but can it justify the higher price compared to the MacBook Air? And are there any other differences?
Apple M1 | Apple M1 8-Core GPU | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

A bag of wonders. While there are many 5G smartphones, there are hardly any as affordable as the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite. Yet, the manufacturer still did not cut any corners in terms of the important features, and the 6.67-inch midrange Android smartphone includes a 120-Hz display and a battery that lasts for a very long time.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.67" | 215 g

Entry-level business. Dell's 15.6-inch business notebook offers decent battery life, low noise emissions, and a backlit keyboard. Unfortunately, it is held back by its dim low-contrast FHD IPS display.
Intel Core i3-10110U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Into the 5G era with low resolution. One of the Koreans' most popular mid-range models is now also being equipped with the fastest mobile network standard to date. In addition, there's more storage, a bigger battery, and a macro camera compared to the predecessor. However, we'll also have to cover the steps taken backwards by the device in this review...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.60" | 193 g

Assassin's Creed with a comic book look. Ubisoft is known for its open-world games. Immortals Fenyx Rising is the latest addition to this genre. We take a close look at the system requirements (on the GPU side) and examine the technology behind the game.

Go West! Vivo launches the X51 5G in Europe, which is nominally the X50 Pro already known from Asia. Besides software modifications and an optimized camera, the review reveals further positive improvements and enriches the market with an exciting alternative.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | 6.56" | 181.5 g

For gaming enthusiasts. Besides the cheaper Strix Edition, the Asus ROG Phone 3 is also available with a faster Qualcomm processor and more memory. Find out what other differences there are and whether the upgrade is worth it in this review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.59" | 240 g

Rat race. While the normal Prestige 14 is primarily aimed at the multimedia sector, the 14 Evo is designed for business users due to the lack of a dedicated GPU. Find out how the Tiger Lake chip performs against various AMD rivals in our review.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Persevering. Acer's 15.6-inch Chromebook offers a touchscreen display (FHD, IPS), silent operation, and very good battery life. The integration of Google's Play Store enables the use of numerous Android apps.
Intel Pentium Silver N5030 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Is pricier better? Whereas older XPS 13 models had just one Core i7 option, the latest XPS 13 9310 has two: the Core i7-1165G7 or Core i7-1185G7. Let's see how much of a performance benefit the higher-end Core i7 option can bring to the table.
Intel Core i7-1185G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.3 kg

The next gamer with Comet Lake. The Acer Predator Triton 300 is yet another Gaming laptop upgraded with a Comet Lake CPU. At around $1,400 you get an up-to-date CPU, a 120 Hz panel, and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060. Find out how well this hardware performs in everyday use in our review.
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

The Witcher as Punk. Polish developer CD Projekt, which is known for the Witcher series, tries its hand at a Sci-Fi RPG in the Deus Ex style. After years of waiting, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally here. We analyse its performance to determine how demanding it is.

The Audeze Mobius Gaming Headset is one of the best gaming headsets in the sub-$500 range. The headphones offer crisp audio and loads of features. The headset is heavy and expensive, but these are worthwhile costs considering all the positives.

Razer is growing up. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to the new Razer subnotebook.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.40" | 1.4 kg

VR is still at its beginnings. The HTC Vive Cosmos Elite is practically the VR flagship of the manufacturer. At this point, you can purchase it for slightly less than 950 Euros (~$1147; $899 in the US). Just like the first Vive, it uses external Lighthouse tracking, which works significantly more accurately than the inside-out headsets, which are wireless and easier to move around in. As a VR newcomer, I am stepping into fantastical as well as virtually recreated worlds to evaluate what the future has in store in terms of immersion and what still needs some improvements.

A real graphics monster! MSI raises the bar once again with the new Suprim X series and places the Gaming X Trio models one tier lower on the shelf. We take a closer look at the top model of the Ampere generation in the form of the RTX 3090 and show you the pros and cons of this very fast graphics card in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 | 32.00"

Desktop replacement. The Schenker Compact 17 offers powerful hardware, 32 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), a 4K display, and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. In addition, there's an extensive range of connections and the possibility to install up to three storage devices.
Intel Core i7-10875H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Thick sandwich. The Alcatel 3X wants to convince with a lot of memory and a 5.000 mAh battery. It is joined by a quad camera, the heart of which is a 48-MP sensor. Sounds promising and can convince in the test in many areas. However, as the price of around 180 euros suggests, some compromises have to be made.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.52" | 186 g

UGREEN is a brand known for its multi-port docking solutions. Its latest product does one better, however, in that it is a hybrid of one of these devices and a laptop stand. Its maker asserts that its built-in connectivity is housed in a chassis made of high-end, recyclable materials. But how does this idea work out in practice?

Stroke upon stroke. The realme Watch S scores points with smart functions, health monitoring, and long battery life. The round smartwatch in an attractive aluminum case is already the second watch from realme. The manufacturer, which operates under the umbrella of the Chinese electronics group BKK, apparently strives for a high rating for all its products, not only for its smartphones.
1.30" | 29 g

Raising the bar for budget laptops. One of HP's least expensive subnotebooks has inherited so many features from the pricier Envy and Spectre series that it ups the ante for what a "budget" laptop should be.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Available in red or blue. Huawei offers its MateBook 14 both with AMD and Intel processors. Completely identical on the outside, they are very different laptops internally. We have tested and compared both versions of Huawei's 3:2 mid-range device.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX350 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

A fancy mirror. The Envy 13 subnotebook from HP is a compact device with a lot of features. Its quad-core processor from Intel and dedicated graphics card as well as the 400 nits display should make for a a mobile work and entertainment device - if it weren't for the very reflective display.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX350 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

ZenBook without a Zen CPU. With a 4K touchscreen, narrow display bezels, a good color space coverage, strong all-round performance, and a second display (ScreenPad) integrated into the touchpad, the ZenBook 15 UX535 exudes plenty of premium quality and is designed to appeal to creative and professional users in particular. Our review will clarify if it's able to accomplish this.
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q | 15.60" | 2 kg

Unrestrained. Lenovo's 14-inch notebook features a powerful Ryzen 7 4700U APU with NVMe SSD and offers decent battery life. Noise and temperature emissions are fairly low for a device this thin.
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Not the best in its class. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G, which is powered by the new Snapdragon 690, proves to be quite compelling in our review. However, the N10 has several weaknesses, which other mid-range smartphones in this price range do not. To find out about the strengths of the OnePlus smartphone, read our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G | Qualcomm Adreno 619L | 6.49" | 190 g

Apple through and through. The new entry into Apple's notebook world comes with its new in-house M1 ARM processor in the established case. Find out in our extensive review how the new entry-level release turns out and whether Apple also has to struggle with software compatibility like the Windows-on-ARM devices.
Apple M1 | Apple M1 7-Core GPU | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Adapted. Unlike Galaxy Watch, which has a few special features, Samsung's Fitness Tracker is just one of many. The nearly 100 Euros (~$121) of the predecessor was kind of unreasonable; the Samsung Galaxy Fit2 costs scarcely half. Our test clarifies how the price-performance ratio is.
1.10" | 21 g

Top-model genes. The Xiaomi Mi 10T is just as fast as its high-end counterparts, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, but it's much cheaper. In addition, the 6.67-incher is ahead of them with a 144 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery, the largest in the Mi 10 series, which gives it excellent runtimes. The Xiaomi Mi 10T's low price is only noticeable in a few configuration details.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.67" | 216 g

Tiger Lake and Evo directly from the manufacturer. The Vision 15 from Schenker Technologies is one of the first notebooks based on Intel's brand-new NUC M15. There has been a lot of development effort for the 15.6-inch laptop and it offers a good basis whitebook for a premium multimedia laptop. We have already reviewed the Schenker Vision 15 and see if it really is an alternative for the Dell XPS 15 or Apple MacBook Pro.
Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Ginormous performance. LiDAR sensor, ceramic shield, 5G, MagSafe. Apple's top-of-the-line iPhone 12 Pro Max high-end smartphone features the latest technology, albeit the differences to the iPhone 12 Pro are small. Find out in our test who this ginormous smartphone is for.
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 6.70" | 228 g

Long-distance runner. Not only does the Samsung Galaxy A31 offer a large super AMOLED display, but the battery is also quite large at 5,000 mAh. The exact opposite of this is the price, since it's quite low at about 200 Euros (~$239). Our review will show the performance that can be expected in the end.
Mediatek Helio P65 | ARM Mali-G52 MP2 | 6.40" | 185 g

Déjà vu. We called the 2019 Lenovo Yoga C940 14 the 14-inch convertible to beat and, for better or worse, the 2020 Yoga 9i 14 brings nothing significantly new to the table other than the expected CPU upgrade.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

With mechanical keyboard. In addition to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super, Schenker is also donating an Intel Core i7-10875H to the XMG Neo 15. In our test report, we clarify what improvements this brings with it compared to the Coffee Lake generation.
Intel Core i7-10875H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Poor showing for Crytek? After we had to delay our performance analysis of Crysis Remastered on account of technical issues, we return to benchmarking the title to find out how it performs.

A long way ahead... With the Kirin 710A, Huawei has moved the chip production for its smartphones into its homeland China, in order to free itself from the dependency on the USA. However, just this "milestone" also reveals Huawei's dilemma.
HiSilicon Kirin 710A | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | 6.67" | 206 g

Cheap looker, strong performer. At one-tenth the price of a Samsung Galaxy or Apple iPhone, is the Doogee N20 Pro even worth your time? Though it's still unquestionably a cheaply made smartphone, there are several areas where the Doogee can be a lot better than expected considering the price.
Mediatek Helio P60 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.30" | 175 g

Successful. The compact Erazer Beast X10 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the 17.3-inch matte display (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). The gaming laptop scores points with 32 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), space for two NVMe SSDs, and good battery life.
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q | 17.30" | 2.3 kg

Mafia in the Far East. The latest part of the Yakuza series combines a strong story and various role-playing elements with turn-based fighting. In this benchmark test we check which hardware is needed for different settings and resolutions.