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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plenty of ports and expandable RAM. Magnesium chassis with a weight of 1 kg, numerous ports, RAM slots and room for two M.2-2280 slots. You can also get an optional matte high-resolution 16:10 inch screen with 90 Hz. The new Schenker Vision 14 seems to be the perfect Ultrabook on paper, so let’s have a closer look.

Changeable. Controlling music, triggering the camera, checking the weather - the Oppo Band Sport offers useful functions and is a smart companion in everyday life. As a fitness tracker, however, the wearable falls short of its capabilities even for a simple sports wristband.

Tiger & Turing. P15s, round two: Even with the newest components, the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s does not turn into a performance champion. But perhaps it doesn't have to, and the ThinkPad ultrabook workstation can still be a good catch for users with the corresponding needs.

Power upgrade. Unlike its bigger brother, the iPad Pro 11 (2021) does without a MiniLED display and continues to rely on IPS. Above all, the new M1 chipset enables an enormous performance boost and, with 5G and USB 4, other components are also brought up to date.

Compact and powerful. With the Intel Core i7-11800H, Gigabyte not only packs one of the strongest processors into the Aorus 15P, but it also combines it with the GeForce RTX 3080 from Nvidia, which is currently the strongest gaming graphics card. Our review reveals what this gaming laptop is capable of.

Dell's fastest Windows tablet thus far. Intel Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4 have propelled the Latitude 13 7320 detachable to be on the top of the list when it comes to Windows 10 tablets. Its Iris Xe graphics performance in particular is most impressive especially for the form factor.

The best smartphone of 2021? With the Mi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi tried to create the best flagship smartphone in the Android space. The Mi 11 Ultra comes with a “massive” camera system. However, in one particular area, the Mi 11 Ultra is no better than an entry-level Android smartphone. Read our review to learn whether the Xiaomi smartphone is worth buying despite this shortcoming.

Overclocking. The Legion 7 16ACHg6 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 16-inch display (2560x1600 pixels, 165 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU can be overclocked automatically.

Carbon convertible. Lenovo places the ThinkPad X13 Yoga below the ThinkPad X1 flagship as a convertible laptop for business customers and ultra-mobile users. The convertible laptop now has a 16:10 aspect ratio in the ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 2, but at the same time, it retains the classic carbon/magnesium case.

Roccat has sent us a copy of its new Kone series. The Kone Pro Air for 129.99 Euros (~$158) can be operated via Bluetooth or wireless adapter and shines in different colors. Alternatively, it is available as a wired version without the "Air" addition. We compare it with the Razer Orochi V2 and give our personal impressions.

Intel's Core i5-11400F is a fast 6-core processor with Hyperthreading based on the new Rocket Lake S architecture. Thus, this CPU is ideally suited for gaming. You can find out what else can be expected in this short review.

Compact gaming system! Zotac has been offering very compact computers for quite some time. With the Magnus One series, there's now another representative as far as compact gaming systems go. Performance hasn't been overlooked, since the GeForce RTX 3070 is a full-fledged desktop graphics card with a lot of power. This review of Zotac's Magnus One will reveal what else the system has to offer.

Slim build. With the A94 5G, Oppo launches an appealing smartphone with good features and long battery life in the mid-range. Our review reveals what sets this phone apart from numerous other 5G smartphones.

Flagship? Yes. High-end? No! The Axon 30 Ultra is an exciting upper-range phone packed with up-to-date hardware. However, our review reveals that an Axon 30 Ultra cannot compete with high-end smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. You can read where ZTE's Axon 30 Ultra has shortcomings here.

Hot flashes despite vapor chamber. How does the Alienware m15 R4 perform with the fastest laptop graphics card that's currently on the market? Is the upgrade from an RTX 3070 to an RTX 3080 worth it? What are the advantages of the new mechanical keyboard that is optionally offered by Dell? These and other questions are answered in our detailed review.

Under 6 inches. Asus already shows on paper that a powerful configuration can also be packed into a small smartphone with the Zenfone 8. We will find out what it is capable of in the end in our review.

Brought into shape. The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 does not look any different from its predecessor. However, the display is significantly larger because Xiaomi now uses the surface better. In the test, we draw a comparison to the Mi Band 5 and Huami's Amazfit Band 5 at the relevant points.

Feature-rich. There's so much to like about the 13.3-inch Elite Dragonfly Max from its portable design to its 5G options and comfortable keyboard. However, Sure View hampers the visual experience significantly and it can't be ignored.

Light, quiet, and enduring. The featherlight LG Gram 16 scores points with a Tiger Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, room for two NVMe SSDs, and a 16-inch display in the 16:10 format. In addition, it has excellent battery life.

More could have been possible. The Samsung Galaxy M12 is affordable, looks good, and has a large battery. However, we also discovered issues in our test like the Wi-Fi speed, for example. Is the Galaxy smartphone worth buying anyway?

Everything goes better with music. Half a year after the Vantage V2, the Polar Vantage M also has a successor. New features include a control for the smartphone player, weather information and the smart FuelWise assistant. The Polar Vantage M2 does not offer gesture control as an alternative to using the buttons.

Reaching for the stars. Oppo targets an ambitious goal with the A74: Equipped with a bright AMOLED display, a 48 MP triple-camera setup, and an XXL battery, the 6.43-inch smartphone, which officially costs 249 Euros (~$304), intends to compete with Samsung's successful Galaxy A series. In our review, we'll find out whether Oppo's mid-range smartphone has what it takes for this.

More performance than most workstations. The new ZenBook Pro Duo UX582 is once again equipped with a secondary display, which is a great addition for content creators. Thanks to the very high performance, however, the laptop is also interesting for other user groups and even surpasses many mobile workstations.

Up and down. The hill splitter, which determines a separate pace on routes with inclines and declines, has been taken over by the successor of the Vantage V from the Grit-X. In addition, Polar adds further smartwatch functions with remote control for the smartphone player.

Apple introduced an updated form of wireless technology it calls MagSafe for the iPhone 12 series alongside these flagships. The new charger from this product ecosystem has spawned an array of third-party accessories along the same lines, RAVPOWER's new 15W pad included. Is it a worthwhile alternative to the Cupertino giant's by-now familiar white puck?

Good system performance meets high mobility. From the outside, the ThinkPad P14s Gen 2 is immediately recognizable as a classic ThinkPad. However, a Tiger Lake CPU and the Nvidia Quadro T500 meet the demands of a mobile workstation on the inside. Our review will reveal how successful that is.

Successful implementation. The powerful hardware of the Schenker XMG Core 17 is able to bring all the current computer games smoothly to the responsive display (WQHD, IPS, 165 Hz, 17.3 inch). The preinstalled Control Center allows you to adjust the performance development of the CPU and GPU.

3.5K OLED vs 4K IPS. Customers asked and Dell has delivered: the XPS 13 9310 is now available with OLED to make it one of the first 13.4-inch 16:10 laptops to come with such an option. However, users should be careful what they wish for because OLED has its own unique quirks as well.

Spectacular. HP’s 2-in-1 device features a Tiger Lake CPU, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 13.5-inch 3:2 OLED touchscreen (3000x2000). The touchscreen can be operated with both the included HP Tilt Pen and the fingers.

Huge 6.95-inch 90 Hz display. The MediaTek Helio G95 SoC, 1080p 90 Hz touchscreen, 64 MP quad camera setup, and long battery life make this $250 smartphone a great option for budget users who don't mind an oversized display.

Mid-range sprinter. An excellent price-performance ratio - not only is this characteristic of Xiaomi's Redmi series, but it's even more so when it comes to the manufacturer's Poco smartphones. The Poco X3 Pro is no exception: For 250 Euros (~$305), you get a fast Snapdragon SoC, a 6.7-inch IPS display with 120 Hz, a quad camera, 6 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Octa-core Tiger Lake CPU. Not only does the Aero 17 HDR YD come with an HDR-capable 4K display, but it is also run by an Intel Core i9-11980HK. Our test will show what this can do in combination with the built-in RTX 3080.

Mid-range price, high-end performance. The 2021 Envy x360 15 gets a small facelift and a processor update over the 2020 version. If you don't mind skipping Thunderbolt support, then the new model can be better than the Spectre x360 15 in many ways.

AMD only for the entry-level model. The smaller 13.5-inch model of the Surface Laptop 4 is now also available with an AMD Ryzen processor. Private customers, however, only get the base model with the Ryzen 5 and just 8 GB RAM. But is the AMD model perhaps still the better option?

The RAVPower PC152 is one of the latest in a long line of third-party wall chargers directed at the standard power brick-less iPhone 12 user market. It is a 40-watt (W) adapter, albeit one rated for up to 30W from one of its two USB type C ports. How does it stack up against other similar products in this space?

No excess gram(s). The LG Gram is known as an endurance runner among laptops. The new LG Gram 14Z90P 14-inch model weighs less than a kilogram but once again convinces with extremely long battery life. Our review will reveal other compelling features of the subnotebook.

You won't miss Intel. Asus has quickly become one of the biggest supporters of mobile AMD Ryzen by entrusting the series to power some of its most well-known gaming laptops. The latest ROG Strix Scar 17 forgoes Intel entirely for a liquid metal-cooled Ryzen 9 5900HX to be as fast as an Intel Core i9 desktop PC.

Great battery, small money. The Motorola Moto E7i Power is available for a double-digit price, but the manufacturer did not save on the battery. We will take a closer look at whether Motorola's phone can also convince in other areas in the review.

Does the MX450 really bring anything? HP's compact Envy 13 is one of the few subnotebooks with a dedicated graphics card. The current model is equipped with the GeForce MX450, but is the GPU even worth it in view of the fast integrated graphics unit?

Compact copy. We reviewed Motorola's Moto E6s a good year ago, and this year's Moto E6i looks like a 1:1 copy, albeit with a slightly more modern SoC. Is the smartphone in the 100-euro class now outdated or worth buying?

Price-performance success! With the Poco F3, Xiaomi once again has a powerful smartphone in its portfolio that features a fast Snapdragon SoC, a bright AMOLED display, a powerful battery, 5G, and a triple-camera setup. Nevertheless, the starting price of 350 Euros (~$426) is very low.

Excellent PC port. Well-made and well-optimised games are few and far between these days. And titles that have no glaring flaws at launch are even rarer. Days Gone proved to be an exceptional title in our performance analysis.

The flagship killer in 2021? Hardly any other smartphone currently offers such good technical features as the Redmi K40 Pro: 120 Hz AMOLED panel with 1,300 nits, Snapdragon 888, UFS 3.1 storage and WiFi 6E for well under 500 Euros (~$609). However, the Xiaomi phone has a big catch...

Optimised for gaming. While laptops with an RTX 3080 offer a whole lot of performance, they are often chunky and can get really hot, which is not something that everybody wants. The Acer Nitro 5, on the other hand, is for those who are looking for a low-priced portable gaming laptop.

Xe G7 better than Vega 6. This year's update of the Honor MagicBook 14 brings Intel's Tiger Lake processors to the compact notebook. In our test configuration, we therefore compare Intel's Core i7-1165G7 with the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U that Honor used in last year's model.

Nordic Beginner. Nokia's G10 is an entry-level smartphone with a large battery and a monthly update promise for 3 years. We will take a look at whether the inexpensive phone with the Scandinavian design is also convincing in everyday use in our review.

Compact powerhouse. Lenovo's 14-inch laptop offers a powerful APU, space for two NVMe SSDs, and very good battery runtimes. The RAM (16 GB, dual-channel mode) cannot be expanded.

Tough choice. For the first time, the ZenBook 13 is available with either an Intel or an AMD SoC. We already reviewed the AMD version (89%) that, unfortunately, still has poor availability, and now it's the Intel competitor's turn. Will the review reveal a clear decision in favor of one of the two manufacturers?

Fanless lightweight. One kilogram light and only 13.6 mm thin - the Huawei MateBook X Silver Frost (2020) is one of the most compact notebooks ever. It is ultra-mobile and completely silent. But how does this affect the performance? Can you work reasonably with the device? Our test reveals the answer.

Success Model 2.0. Samsung has relaunched its mid-range top model: The Galaxy A72 is even better than the already strong predecessor and has, among other things, the larger battery and better cameras. As the review shows, the Galaxy A72 should also be the standard against which all mid-range rivals have to measure themselves this year.

No NFC, but infrared is included. The list of features of the Redmi Note 10 is not particularly long, but it draws attention with things like an AMOLED display, a 48 MP main camera, and a large battery. Our review will clarify what the device is ultimately capable of in everyday use.

Modern family. The MSI Modern 15 gets a new lease in life as the Summit B15. Though visually similar, the system now supports Thunderbolt 4 alongside all the performance benefits of Tiger Lake without needing to rely on discrete GeForce MX graphics.

Powerful lifestyle laptop. The new Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 with the Ryzen 5 5500U processor, NVMe SSD storage, a backlit keyboard, and optional stylus input could be the ideal everyday companion. The convertible presents itself in the test as a compact, lightweight, and yet powerful device.

Can Intel actually make a good laptop? Swap the Core H CPU in the Dell XPS 15 for a Core U CPU and you end up with the ADATA XPG Xenia Xe, more or less. Results are quite impressive for a 15.6-inch multimedia laptop powered by nothing more than an ULV CPU.

16:10 and matte. We have just reviewed the new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 with the glossy 4K screen, and now we have a closer look at the default Full-HD panel. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the matte panel?

100 GB for 100 hours of joy. Over the past few years, video game publishers have released a whole slew of remastered versions of classic games. Not that long ago a complete remake of Mafia was released, and now the Mass Effect trilogy is also getting some love. Read this article to find out the system requirements for Mass Effect Legendary Edition.

SoC from 2019. Those who can live without 5G will be able to get the Samsung Galaxy A52 for about 70 Euros (~$85) less, depending on the configuration. While there is still an older SoC, the option to choose between two storage configurations continues to be available. Our test evaluates the capabilities of the more powerful of the two.

Sleek. The Garmin Venu 2 is one of the few smartwatches that lets you enjoy offline music from Amazon Music, Deezer, and Spotify. In addition, there's a wide range of sports programs including golf.

Savings. The Alcatel 3L is available for less than 160 Euros and still offers a triple camera with a 48 MP sensor. It also has a decent storage capacity and a powerful battery with 4000 mAh. Our review clarifies where the problem lies.

Aggravated. The Alcatel 1S hardly gets any improvements this year. The focus is mainly on the latest Android version and the slightly larger display. You can find out why this is a bit too meager in the review.

Faster than the Xiaomi Mi 11?! The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is a thin and light mid-range smartphone with the new Snapdragon 780G. Despite its lower price, it manages to beat the Xiaomi Mi 11 in some areas.

Ice Lake office. With the V17-IIL, Lenovo delivers a work device for desk usage. The 17.3-inch laptop scores with low operating noise, a low heat development, and a well-rounded IPS display. The unstable case prohibits mobile usage.

Premium goes low budget. Equipped with a comparable configuration, the 9305 is 300 Euros (~$362) cheaper than the popular 9310. In return, it has a 16:9 screen that displays colors very well and an additional USB-C port. Is the XPS 9305 the low-budget entry into the XPS world?

OLED is dimmer than the IPS option. The gen-to-gen updates over 10th gen Ice Lake are massive in terms of graphics performance, but everything else remains essentially unchanged. If you're not doing any gaming or picture editing, then last year's model will be more than enough.

5G deniers. The realme 8 4G costs just as much as its 5G brother. Does that make sense? Are there better features elsewhere? In the review, we take a look at for whom the inexpensive smartphone is worthwhile.

Microsoft lacks innovation. Microsoft's small Surface Laptop 4 gets a new Tiger Lake processor, but that's about it. Is that still enough in 2021 to compete with the rivals including Apple’s M1 MacBooks?