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Dec 30, 2020
Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H in review: Enduring Chromebook convertible for the small purse

79% Acer Chromebook Spin 311 CP311-3H in review: Enduring Chromebook convertible for the small purse

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
Sascha Mölck, 30 Dec 2020 21:28
Asus VivoBook S15 S533EQ in review: Elegant all-rounder with equipment weaknesses

83% Asus VivoBook S15 S533EQ in review: Elegant all-rounder with equipment weaknesses

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
Sascha Mölck, 30 Dec 2020 19:09
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G review: Has almost everything that defines a top smartphone

87% Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G review: Has almost everything that defines a top smartphone

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
Manuel Masiero, 30 Dec 2020 03:39
Dell Inspiron 15 5502 Laptop Review: Intel 11th Gen For The Masses

78% Dell Inspiron 15 5502 Laptop Review: Intel 11th Gen For The Masses

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
Allen Ngo, 30 Dec 2020 01:56
Dec 29, 2020
Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: Compact Convertible gets a bigger screen

85% Microsoft Surface Go 2 Review: Compact Convertible gets a bigger screen

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
Andreas Osthoff, 29 Dec 2020 13:01
Test Samsung Galaxy M11

74% Samsung Galaxy M11 Review - Very affordable Samsung smartphone with terrible cameras

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
Marcus Herbrich, 29 Dec 2020 12:40
Dec 28, 2020
DFI GHF51 Single-Board Computer Hands-On

DFI GHF51 Single-Board Computer Hands-On

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
Sam Medley, 28 Dec 2020 18:24
Dec 25, 2020
Test Medion LifeTab E10802 - The Aldi tablet including keyboard cover and LTE

78% Test Medion LifeTab E10802 - The Aldi tablet including keyboard cover and LTE

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
Daniel Schmidt, 25 Dec 2020 04:06
Apple iPhone 12 mini Review - Small smartphone with small display

90% Apple iPhone 12 mini Review - Small smartphone with small display

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
Daniel Schmidt, 25 Dec 2020 04:01
Beelink SEi10 Mini PC Review: A Cheaper Intel NUC

Beelink SEi10 Mini PC Review: A Cheaper Intel NUC

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
Allen Ngo, 25 Dec 2020 02:09
Dec 24, 2020
Poco M3 Cool Blue back cover and camera assembly closeup (Source: Own)

Poco M3 hands-on: One day with the most affordable Poco so far

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.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Dec 2020 23:45
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05 (Legion 7i) Laptop Review: Top performance and display

86% Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05 (Legion 7i) Laptop Review: Top performance and display

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
Marius Schell, 24 Dec 2020 21:38
Dell G5 15 5500 review.

Dell G5 15 5500 Laptop Review: Aspirational mid-ranger let down by a sub-par display

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
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 24 Dec 2020 11:22
Nokia 3.4

76% Nokia 3.4 Smartphone Review - Lightweight, Colorful Nokia Phone

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
Florian Schmitt, 24 Dec 2020 02:39
Dec 23, 2020
Apple MacBook Air 2020 Review: Should you get the more powerful version of the M1 processor?

91% Apple MacBook Air 2020 Review: Should you get the more powerful version of the M1 processor?

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
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Dec 2020 20:24
HP Spectre x360 14 Convertible Review: An Instant Favorite

89% HP Spectre x360 14 Convertible Review: An Instant Favorite

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
Allen Ngo, 23 Dec 2020 08:42
Schenker XMG Core 17 (Tongfang GK7MRFR) in review: Mid-range gaming laptop without hot flashes

81% Schenker XMG Core 17 (Tongfang GK7MRFR) in review: Mid-range gaming laptop without hot flashes

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
Sascha Mölck, 23 Dec 2020 01:21
Dec 22, 2020
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Review: AMD Does It Again

85% Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Review: AMD Does It Again

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
Daniel Puschina, 22 Dec 2020 21:11
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra smartphone review

88% Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra smartphone review - Is the hype around the Xiaomi phone justified?

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
Marcus Herbrich, 22 Dec 2020 05:46
Dec 21, 2020
Honor MagicBook 14

86% Honor MagicBook 14 in review: Enduring laptop with Ryzen 5 4500U

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
Mike Wobker, 21 Dec 2020 05:17
Dec 20, 2020
Dell Inspiron 15 7506 2-in-1 Convertible Review: Easy to Use, Easy to Own

81% Dell Inspiron 15 7506 2-in-1 Convertible Review: Easy to Use, Easy to Own

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
Allen Ngo, 20 Dec 2020 07:59
Apple MacBook Pro 13 2020 Laptop Review: The entry-level Pro also gets the M1 performance boost

91% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2020 Laptop Review: The entry-level Pro also gets the M1 performance boost

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
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Dec 2020 01:38
Dec 19, 2020
Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G Smartphone Review: 5G and 120-Hz display at a budget price

82% Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G Smartphone Review: 5G and 120-Hz display at a budget price

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
Manuel Masiero, 19 Dec 2020 23:08
MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio (source: MSI)

MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Gaming X Trio 10G desktop graphics card in review

Consistently good! The Gaming X Trio graphics card series has been on the market for a long time and always offers a bit more performance than Nvidia's reference due to the very g...
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 19 Dec 2020 18:34
Dec 18, 2020
Dell Latitude 3510 Review: Good Battery Life Despite Small Battery

81% Dell Latitude 3510 Review: Good Battery Life Despite Small Battery

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
Sascha Mölck, 18 Dec 2020 13:48
Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

80% Samsung Galaxy A42 5G smartphone review – Fast Samsung phone with modern network connection

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
Florian Schmitt, 18 Dec 2020 01:56
Dec 16, 2020
Immortals Fenyx Rising Performance Analysis

Immortals Fenyx Rising Performance Analysis

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.
Florian Glaser, 16 Dec 2020 22:53
Vivo X51 5G Review - The smartphone with gimbal camera for Europe

85% Vivo X51 5G Review - The smartphone with gimbal camera for Europe

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
Daniel Schmidt, 16 Dec 2020 01:28
Asus ROG Phone 3 Review - The smartphone with the extra performance

89% Asus ROG Phone 3 Review - The smartphone with the extra performance

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
Daniel Schmidt, 16 Dec 2020 01:25
Dec 15, 2020
MSI Prestige 14 Evo

83% MSI Prestige 14 Evo laptop review: Intel is catching up

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
Florian Glaser, 15 Dec 2020 22:47
Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3HT Review: Silent Good-Looking ChromeBook Sports Good Battery Life

81% Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3HT Review: Silent Good-Looking ChromeBook Sports Good Battery Life

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
Sascha Mölck, 15 Dec 2020 22:43
Dec 14, 2020
Core i7-1165G7 vs. Core i7-1185G7: Dell XPS 13 9310 4K Laptop Review

87% Core i7-1165G7 vs. Core i7-1185G7: Dell XPS 13 9310 4K Laptop Review

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
Allen Ngo, 14 Dec 2020 23:19
Acer Predator Triton 300 PT315-52-79LP

82% Acer Predator Triton 300 PT315 Laptop Review: A 120 Hz Panel Could Be Better

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
Mike Wobker, 14 Dec 2020 23:16
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 Performance Analysis

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.
Florian Glaser, 14 Dec 2020 16:43
Audeze Mobius Gaming Headset Hands-on

Audeze Mobius Gaming Headset Hands-on

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.
Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2020 05:21
Dec 13, 2020
Razer Book 13 Core i7 Laptop Review: Like an XPS 13, But Faster

87% Razer Book 13 Core i7 Laptop Review: Like an XPS 13, But Faster

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
Allen Ngo, 13 Dec 2020 18:44
Dec 12, 2020
HTC Vive Cosmos Elite Detailed Hands-On Review: Elite of VR headsets, but still not problem free

HTC Vive Cosmos Elite Detailed Hands-On Review: Elite of VR headsets, but still not problem free

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.
Christian Hintze, 12 Dec 2020 20:34
MSI GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X (source: MSI)

GeForce RTX 3090 Suprim X in review - MSI's new high-end graphics card series

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"
Sebastian Bade, 12 Dec 2020 17:58
Dec 11, 2020
Schenker Compact 17 (Clevo PB71DF2-G) in review: A lot of performance with little heat development

84% Schenker Compact 17 (Clevo PB71DF2-G) in review: A lot of performance with little heat development

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
Sascha Mölck, 11 Dec 2020 01:31
Dec 10, 2020
Alcatel 3X 2020 Smartphone Review - Battery power full

77% Alcatel 3X 2020 Smartphone Review - Battery power full

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
Daniel Schmidt, 10 Dec 2020 19:33
The new UGREEN X-Kit.

UGREEN X-Kit Hub-Stand hands-on review

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?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2020 15:00
realme Watch S in review: A lot of smartwatch for little money

realme Watch S in review: A lot of smartwatch for little money

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
Inge Schwabe, 10 Dec 2020 05:35
Dec 8, 2020
2020 HP Pavilion 13 11th gen Core i7 Review: It's Actually Pretty Good

82% 2020 HP Pavilion 13 11th gen Core i7 Review: It's Actually Pretty Good

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
Allen Ngo, 08 Dec 2020 23:24
Huawei MateBook 14 2020 laptop review: 3:2 clamshell convinces both with Intel and AMD CPUs

86% Huawei MateBook 14 2020 laptop review: 3:2 clamshell convinces both with Intel and AMD CPUs

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
Benjamin Herzig, 08 Dec 2020 23:13
Review of the HP Envy 13-ba0001ng laptop. (Image: HP)

87% HP Envy 13 Laptop Review: Elegant metal case and solid performance

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
Marcus Schwarten, 08 Dec 2020 16:39
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX535 laptop review: It could still be a little more Zen

87% Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX535 laptop review: It could still be a little more Zen

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
Christian Hintze, 08 Dec 2020 15:10
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 in Review: Compact Powerhouse with Good Battery Life

84% Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 in Review: Compact Powerhouse with Good Battery Life

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
Sascha Mölck, 08 Dec 2020 03:57
Dec 7, 2020
Review of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G

81% OnePlus Nord N10 5G Smartphone Review - Cheap 5G smartphone with a 90-Hz screen and stereo speakers

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
Marcus Herbrich, 07 Dec 2020 12:50
Dec 5, 2020
Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1 Entry Review: Apple M1 CPU humbles Intel and AMD

91% Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1 Entry Review: Apple M1 CPU humbles Intel and AMD

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
Klaus Hinum, 05 Dec 2020 22:38
Samsung Galaxy Fit2 fitness tracker in the review: Better than its predecessor and significantly cheaper.

Samsung Galaxy Fit2 fitness tracker in the review: Better than its predecessor and significantly cheaper.

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
Inge Schwabe, 05 Dec 2020 16:31
Dec 4, 2020
Xiaomi Mi 10T smartphone review: Flagship power for little money

86% Xiaomi Mi 10T smartphone review: Flagship power for little money

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
Manuel Masiero, 04 Dec 2020 03:09
Dec 3, 2020
Schenker Vision 15 (Intel NUC M15) Laptop Review: Intel's answer to XPS 15 and MacBook Pro?

88% Schenker Vision 15 (Intel NUC M15) Laptop Review: Intel's answer to XPS 15 and MacBook Pro?

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
Andreas Osthoff, 03 Dec 2020 20:36
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

89% Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Smartphone Review – Large High-End Apple Phone

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
Florian Schmitt, 03 Dec 2020 02:29
Dec 2, 2020
Samsung Galaxy A31

78% Samsung Galaxy A31 Smartphone in review: Quad-camera for 200 Euros (~$239)

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
Mike Wobker, 02 Dec 2020 01:17
Dec 1, 2020
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Convertible Review: The Yoga C940 Twin

87% Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Convertible Review: The Yoga C940 Twin

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
Allen Ngo, 01 Dec 2020 18:15
Nov 30, 2020
Schenker XMG Neo 15 Comet Lake

86% Schenker XMG Neo 15 laptop in review: Comet Lake upgrade

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
Mike Wobker, 30 Nov 2020 07:08
Nov 29, 2020
Crysis Remastered

Crysis Remastered Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

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.
Florian Glaser, 29 Nov 2020 21:48
Huawei P Smart 2021 Smartphone

78% Huawei P Smart 2021 Smartphone Review - Is Huawei's first "home-made" SoC any good?

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
Marcus Herbrich, 29 Nov 2020 20:24
Nov 27, 2020
Doogee N20 Pro Smartphone Review: Android 10 for $120 USD

74% Doogee N20 Pro Smartphone Review: Android 10 for $120 USD

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
Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2020 21:14
Medion Erazer Beast X10 (Tongfang GM7MPHP) in review: Stable, slim, compact gaming laptop with good battery life

85% Medion Erazer Beast X10 (Tongfang GM7MPHP) in review: Stable, slim, compact gaming laptop with good battery life

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
Sascha Mölck, 27 Nov 2020 20:35
Yakuza Like a Dragon

Yakuza: Like a Dragon Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

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.
Florian Glaser, 27 Nov 2020 05:24
HP EliteBook 855 G7 Laptop Review - Stylish office laptop for on the go

86% HP EliteBook 855 G7 Laptop Review - Stylish office laptop for on the go

Red meets silver. HP is a very serious manufacturer of high-quality business laptops. The EliteBook 855 also follows the AMD trend and offers a decent system performance thanks to Ryzen-Pro. In addition, the model shines with a high-quality finish and a chic design.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Marius Schell, 27 Nov 2020 05:20
Nov 26, 2020
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen.2 Review: Office laptop with an AMD chip and new design

84% Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen.2 Review: Office laptop with an AMD chip and new design

Top performance thanks to Ryzen. The 15.6-inch office laptop from Lenovo comes with the redesigned housing and only AMD CPUs. We examine the second generation of the ThinkPad E15 with a Ryzen 7 processor.
AMD Ryzen 7 4700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Nov 2020 23:02
MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio (source: MSI)

MSI GeForce RTX 3070 Gaming X Trio desktop graphics card in review

Fast and quiet! The Ampere graphics cards are drawing attention to themselves with a big leap in performance. In this review, we took a closer look at the MSI model with a 240-...
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 26 Nov 2020 20:21
realm 7 5G

80% Realme 7 5G Smartphone Review - Cheap Chinese cell phone with fast mobile communication

Turbo radio. The realme 7 5G is quite closely related to its 4G brother, but brings a bit more power and of course the possibility to use 5G mobile networks. The price is much higher, so is it worthwhile to go for this variant?
MediaTek Dimensity 800U | ARM Mali-G57 MP3 | 6.50" | 195 g
Florian Schmitt, 26 Nov 2020 16:16
Lenovo IdeaPad S540 13-inch Laptop Review: Ryzen has turned this small office laptop into a real powerhouse

85% Lenovo IdeaPad S540 13-inch Laptop Review: Ryzen has turned this small office laptop into a real powerhouse

Small, but impressive. The 13.3-inch office laptop has received a Ryzen update. While its predecessor was still equipped with a Ryzen 5 3550H with Vega 8, the new model features a modern Ryzen 5 4600U including an RX Vega 6. Find out what else has changed in our detailed review.
AMD Ryzen 5 4600U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Christian Hintze, 26 Nov 2020 13:31
Test Samsung Galaxy A20s

75% Samsung Galaxy A20s Smartphone Review - With Snapdragon SoC better than the Galaxy A21s?

Very cheap but also good? The 140-Euro (~$167) cheap Galaxy A20s offers a large display for lots of fun - at least that's how Samsung advertises its entry-level phone. Whether the A20s is really fun in everyday life despite its low price, you can find out in our test report on the Galaxy smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 6.50" | 183 g
Marcus Herbrich, 26 Nov 2020 04:27
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LTE Tablet Review: One of the best tablets for less than 300 Euros (~$356)

82% Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LTE Tablet Review: One of the best tablets for less than 300 Euros (~$356)

A good investment. Anyone can offer an expensive tablet, but only few manufacturers offer affordable tablets with good equipment and performance. The stage belongs to the Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 LTE, since it is distinguished by exactly those virtues, and at 290 Euros (~$345; ~$290 in the US), it is one of the best tablets in its price class.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 10.40" | 477 g
Manuel Masiero, 26 Nov 2020 04:16
Huawei Mate 40 Pro review - Top smartphone with handicap

91% Huawei Mate 40 Pro review - Top smartphone with handicap

Huge power. The Mate series is Huawei's top-of-the-line technological product. It has always been equipped with the latest high-end specifications and combines a large display with long battery life. The Chinese have remained true to this line this year, but they stumble when it comes to a core component.
HiSilicon Kirin 9000 | ARM Mali-G78 MP24 | 6.76" | 212 g
Daniel Schmidt, 26 Nov 2020 01:59
Nov 24, 2020
A second look at the Vermeer - AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Review

A second look at the Vermeer - AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Review

Team Ryzen in the lead! After the new Vermeer processors, alias Ryzen 5000, were officially introduced on 10/8/2020, the expectations were high. In a first test of the Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 7 5800X, these expectations were exceeded. In a second step, w...
Sebastian Bade, 24 Nov 2020 21:02
A Ryzen 7 4800U for Businesses: HP EliteBook 845 G7 Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U Laptop Review

88% A Ryzen 7 4800U for Businesses: HP EliteBook 845 G7 Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U Laptop Review

AMD strikes again. Renoir has proven itself to be a beast of a series and the 8-core 16-thread Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U is no exception. The CPU propels the HP EliteBook 845 G7 to be much faster than what its vanilla visual design might otherwise suggest.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 Nov 2020 18:10
1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones Hands-on

1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones Hands-on

The 1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear headphones are solid wireless buds. While their fit isn't as snug as others, the 1MORE buds boast a full feature set and offer excellent sound quality that competes with the best wireless headphones on the market.
Sam Medley, 24 Nov 2020 16:32
Honor 10X Lite

76% Honor 10X Lite Smartphone Review - Modern cell phone with problems

Gloomy journeyman. The Honor 10X Lite wants to stir up the lower middle class and brings along a large battery and a lot of memory. The more modern case pleases, but apart from the missing Google services, there are other weak points that we found in the test.
HiSilicon Kirin 710A | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | 6.67" | 206 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Nov 2020 16:02
Nov 23, 2020
Mad Catz R.A.T. Air gaming mouse. (Image source: Mad Catz)

Mad Catz R.A.T. Air Review: A novel take on the wireless gaming mouse design but not without issues

Not enough madness. The Mad Catz R.A.T. Air offers an innovative approach to the traditional wireless mouse design without having to rely on batteries and their recharging. Is this approach alone worthy of its US$195 asking price? How much of Mad Catz's customization legacy does the R.A.T. Air inherit and how good is the PMW3360 sensor in 2020? Let's find out.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Nov 2020 18:02
Nov 22, 2020
Sony Xperia 5 II

87% Sony Xperia 5 II smartphone in review – On its way with 5G and cinema format

Long and slim. Like the Xperia 1 II, the Xperia 5 II is a consistent further development of the previous year's models. In our review of the Sony Xperia 5 II, we clarify what else has changed besides the inclusion of 5G hardware and enhanced photo software.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.10" | 163 g
Mike Wobker, 22 Nov 2020 19:26
Honor 9A

75% Honor 9A Smartphone Review- Cheap cell phone with much battery, but little power

Persistence is everything? The Honor 9A wants to convince above all by its large battery. With the achievement however the manufacturer saved and users must adjust themselves also to get along without Google services. Is it enough nevertheless for a tidy a riser Smartphone
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.30" | 185 g
Florian Schmitt, 22 Nov 2020 11:54
Nov 21, 2020
HP EliteBook 835 G7 laptop review: Upgradeable AMD compact class

88% HP EliteBook 835 G7 laptop review: Upgradeable AMD compact class

Close to octa-core performance! A compact laptop with an AMD Ryzen 4000 and two RAM slots sounds great. If you combine this with good input devices and business features, it sounds even better. It's just a pity that the HP EliteBook 835 G7 has a below-average display.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Nov 2020 01:32
Nov 20, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Smartphone Review: After Community feedback, the best Galaxy S20

88% Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Smartphone Review: After Community feedback, the best Galaxy S20

Darling of the public. Samsung has the 6.5-inch Galaxy S20 FE 5G - FE stands for fan edition - completely on the desires of the Galaxy-S20 Community. The result can be seen, because the fan edition is so far the fastest Galaxy-S20 model and is outstanding in nearly all other areas. In addition, it is surprisingly inexpensive by high-end standards.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.50" | 190 g
Manuel Masiero, 20 Nov 2020 01:39
Nov 19, 2020
Samsung Galaxy M31s

79% Samsung Galaxy M31s smartphone review – Galaxy phone with strong battery

Update in the mid-range. Bigger, more modern, more storage - this is how the update to the Galaxy M31 wants to present itself. But since the smartphone has the same components in the areas of the camera, battery, and performance, the differences should be small, right?
Samsung Exynos 9611 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.50" | 203 g
Florian Schmitt, 19 Nov 2020 00:02
Nov 18, 2020
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Review - Powerful Smartphone with Retro Styling

90% Apple iPhone 12 Pro Review - Powerful Smartphone with Retro Styling

Enticing. The iPhone 12 Pro received a design refresh reminiscent of the old iPhone 5s. It features the latest technology the Californians have to offer, including 5G and Apple's new magnetic MagSafe feature. Find out whether or not it is worth switching in our review.
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 6.10" | 189 g
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Nov 2020 22:32
Lenovo Yoga 7i 14-inch Tiger Lake Laptop Review: Core i5-1135G7 Debut

85% Lenovo Yoga 7i 14-inch Tiger Lake Laptop Review: Core i5-1135G7 Debut

How good is Core i5 Iris Xe? Lenovo's new mid-range 14-inch convertible comes with the latest 11th gen Intel parts and even Thunderbolt 4 compatibility for a little under $1000 USD. Its specifications are great on paper, but let's see how the machine actually performs.
Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 18 Nov 2020 18:44
Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Joy and sorrow. Technology-wise, Black Ops Cold War leaves a very mixed impression. In this article, we present our performance analysis of the latest Call of Duty title and examine the graphics settings menu thereof.
Florian Glaser, 18 Nov 2020 14:24
Apple iPad Air 4 (2020) Review - The Air Tablet moves closer to the Pro model

91% Apple iPad Air 4 (2020) Review - The Air Tablet moves closer to the Pro model

Powerful upgrade. With the 4th generation of the iPad Air, the design has been revised. This brings it visually closer to the iPad Pro, with which it now shares accessories. In addition, Apple's latest A14 processor is at work in the tablet. This review will tell you what other innovations are available and whether it is worthwhile to change over.
Apple A14 Bionic | Apple A14 Bionic GPU | 10.90" | 458 g
Daniel Schmidt, 18 Nov 2020 06:15
Nov 17, 2020
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 AMD Review: Best Business Laptop you can buy?

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T14 AMD Review: Best Business Laptop you can buy?

Business all-rounder with plenty of power. The ThinkPad T14 is the entry-level model for Lenovo's expensive ThinkPad T-series and customers can choose between Intel and AMD models. The Ryzen APUs have an advantage in terms of performance, but what about the efficiency and the features?
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 4000/5000) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 17 Nov 2020 23:27
Schenker XMG Neo 17 (2020, Tongfang GM7MPHS) Review: Overboost unleashes the Core-i7 processor

86% Schenker XMG Neo 17 (2020, Tongfang GM7MPHS) Review: Overboost unleashes the Core-i7 processor

Full speed ahead. The Neo 17 brings all the current computer games smoothly to the very responsive 17.3-inch screen (FHD, IPS, 240 Hz). The level of equipment is also right: a mechanical keyboard, 32 GB of working memory (dual-channel mode), an NVMe SSD (1 TB), and a Thunderbolt 3 connection are onboard. However, the battery life does not inspire enthusiasm.
Intel Core i7-10875H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile | 17.30" | 2.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Nov 2020 17:10
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 laptop review: Intel CPU loses against AMD Ryzen, but what else is new?

84% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 laptop review: Intel CPU loses against AMD Ryzen, but what else is new?

Competitor from our own warehouse. We have already tested the ThinkPad E14 with Intel Core i5-10210U and integrated UHD Graphics, now the variant with a stronger Core i7 and dedicated Radeon RX 640 follows. However, the second generation of the ThinkPad E14 has already been released, initially only with a Ryzen 5 processor. The E14 Gen 2 with Intel Tiger Lake will follow later.
Intel Core i7-10510U | AMD Radeon RX 640 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Christian Hintze, 17 Nov 2020 12:24
Asus GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix Gaming OC

Asus GeForce RTX 3080 ROG Strix Gaming OC desktop GPU in review

Ampere with 3x 8-Pin! The launch of the new Ampere graphics cards was anything but smooth. The new graphics cards from Nvidia are still hard to come by. Fortunately, we were able to get hold of a custom model from Asus for a few days. In this review, we'll clarify what the Asus RTX 3080 ROG Strix OC is capable of and for whom the purchase is worthwhile.
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 17 Nov 2020 02:12
Nov 16, 2020
The Genesis Xenon 800 Ultralight and Xenon 770 Hybrid

Genesis Xenon 800 Ultralight and Xenon 770 Hybrid gaming mice hands-on and review

Genesis, the fast-growing peripherals manufacturer, has two new mice for gamers to enjoy. The lightweight Xenon 800 and versatile Xenon 770 Hybrid cater to two different needs. Let's see how each fare in this hands-on and review.
Sam Medley, 16 Nov 2020 17:59
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G7 Convertible Review: A Spectre Dragonfly Hybrid

90% HP EliteBook x360 1030 G7 Convertible Review: A Spectre Dragonfly Hybrid

XPS 13 2-in-1 alternative. Whereas Lenovo and Dell have been slowly moving away from 16:9 to 16:10 for some of its higher-end office laptops, HP seems content with sticking to 16:9 for the time being. The EliteBook x360 1030 G7 is HP's best iteration of a 16:9 13.3-inch office subnotebook yet.
Intel Core i7-10810U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 16 Nov 2020 08:33
Nov 15, 2020
Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro X W730G5T laptop review: Too expensive for a hexa-core workstation

88% Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro X W730G5T laptop review: Too expensive for a hexa-core workstation

Expensive professional. For mobile workstations, performance is the top priority. Accordingly, Asus equips its ProArt StudioBook Pro X W730G5T with the Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 but does without eight-core CPUs. This is a mistake, because the price is too high for the built-in CPU.
Intel Xeon E-2276M | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop) | 17.00" | 2.9 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Nov 2020 23:25
The 100W (left) and 200W (right) Omega chargers.

Chargeasap Omega 100 and 200W USB-C charger hands-on review

Chargeasap made tech headlines when it launched the “world’s smallest” 100 and 200W gallium-nitride (GaN) charger via an Indiegogo campaign. The brand claimed that this Omega series can charge a MacBook Pro with a brick about the size of a pack of cards. Can these products live up to their super-powered USPs?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Nov 2020 17:17
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Vikings-style. While gameplay-wise Assassin's Creed has not changed over the past few years, it offers a completely new setting in 2020. It tells the story of Viking Gefilde. We have benchmarked Valhalla to determine what kind of system you will need to play it.
Florian Glaser, 15 Nov 2020 12:21
Nov 14, 2020
Google Pixel 4a 5G Smartphone Review: The Pixel 5 on the cheap

84% Google Pixel 4a 5G Smartphone Review: The Pixel 5 on the cheap

Better than the flagship? The Google Pixel 4a 5G makes life harder for the Pixel 5. It features the same SoC and the same camera system. However, it has a bigger 6.2-inch screen and is much cheaper.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | 6.20" | 168 g
Manuel Masiero, 14 Nov 2020 03:31
ZTE Blade V2020

79% ZTE Blade V2020 smartphone in review: With IPS panel and plastic case

Grippy design. ZTE places the Blade V2020 in the price range between 200 and 300 Euros (~$236 and ~$354). The installed hardware is powerful but is outperformed by the competition. Our review clarifies whether a purchase is still worth it.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.53" | 185 g
Mike Wobker, 14 Nov 2020 01:21
Nov 13, 2020
Xiaomi Redmi 9A smartphone

76% Xiaomi Redmi 9A Smartphone Review: 99 Euro smartphone with long battery life and real dual SIM

The low-budget smartphone? There is almost nothing more affordable than a Redmi 9A when purchasing a smartphone. The Xiaomi smartphone with MiUI 12 is already available for significantly less than 100 Euros (~$118). Find out in our review of the Redmi smartphone whether the low price also requires too many compromises.
Mediatek Helio G25 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.53" | 194 g
Marcus Herbrich, 13 Nov 2020 20:13
realm 7

80% Realme 7 Smartphone Review - China phone with great performance for the money

Price collapse. The realme 7 is significantly cheaper than its predecessor, but still comes with a 90 Hz display and even a larger battery. That sounds like a good offer, in our test we take a closer look.
Mediatek Helio G95 | ARM Mali-G76 MP4 | 6.50" | 196.5 g
Florian Schmitt, 13 Nov 2020 13:48
Nov 12, 2020
Teclast P20HD 10.1-inch Android 10 tablet with UNISOC SC9863A processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage (Source: Own)

Teclast P20HD hands-on: Not perfect, but certainly a great Android 10 tablet for its price

Near-stock Android 10, 4 GB of memory, a great look and feel thanks to a premium metallic build, a surprisingly good IPS display, but combined with below-average sound, a slow processor and storage. "How good is the Teclast P20HD considering all the above?" — This is the question we will try to answer today.
Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2020 19:09
Dirt 5 Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Dirt 5 Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Mud party. Our measurements show that Dirt 5 is longing for a potent graphics card. Read in this article which model it should be for certain settings and resolutions.
Florian Glaser, 12 Nov 2020 17:37
Dynabook Portégé X40-G in Review: Luxury business notebook offers display protection against unwanted glances

85% Dynabook Portégé X40-G in Review: Luxury business notebook offers display protection against unwanted glances

Recycling. Dynabook's slim 14-inch model features a nimble NVMe SSD, a Core i5 processor and two Thunderbolt 3 slots. The display has a switchable protection against side views.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Nov 2020 13:40
Nov 11, 2020
Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T Review: Powerful workstation with weaknesses

83% Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T Review: Powerful workstation with weaknesses

2-kg (4.4 lbs) workstation. The Asus workstation scores some major points in our review thanks to a very high level of performance, 4K display and 16 GB of VRAM. Moreover, our review device features 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD. However, there is no Thunderbolt 3 port.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Nov 2020 18:03
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