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May 15, 2020
Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) Review: Fine-tuning the Flagship

89% Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) Review: Fine-tuning the Flagship

More than just a tablet. Even though the iPad Pro 12.9 (2020) is cheaper than its predecessor, it comes with superior hardware. For example, Apple has equipped its tablet for professional users with a stronger SoC as well as a new 12-MP camera with a LiDAR sensor. The device is still holding on to the claim of being able to fully replace a traditional laptop.
Apple A12Z Bionic | Apple A12Z Bionic GPU | 12.90" | 641 g
Manuel Masiero, 15 May 2020 08:37
May 14, 2020
Apple MacBook Air 2020 Review: Is the Core i3 the better choice?

90% Apple MacBook Air 2020 Review: Is the Core i3 the better choice?

Slower and quieter. Apple equips the entry-level SKU of the MacBook Air with a dual-core processor, but is the performance still sufficient in 2020? Or should you get a configuration with a quad-core CPU? And: What are the effects on the temperatures and the fan noise?
Intel Core i3-1000NG4 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 (Ice Lake 48 EU) | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 14 May 2020 22:51
HP 17 Laptop Review: A simple office notebook with a DVD burner

75% HP 17 Laptop Review: A simple office notebook with a DVD burner

Affordable office. On the positive side, the HP 17 offers a Core-i3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD. In addition, the notebook belongs to a dying breed that still has an optical drive on board. A Windows operating system is not included.
Intel Core i3-10110U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 17.30" | 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 14 May 2020 16:24
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB

86% Gigabyte Aero 15 XB laptop review: Taking the lead with OLED

Shine bright like a diamond. After we recently had the Aero 17 HDR in our editorial department, it's now time for the new version of the Aero 15 OLED to show what it's capable of. It packs an octa-core processor, a Super Max-Q chip and a brilliant UHD display.
Intel Core i7-10875H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 14 May 2020 02:16
May 13, 2020
Motorola Moto G8

77% Motorola Moto G8 Smartphone Review – $200 Smartphone with Versatile Camera

Mid-range staple. Motorola's Moto G series has been a staple of reliable mid-range smartphones for many years. The Moto G8 is more affordable than its predecessor and, for the first time, features a zoom lens. Sounds like a good deal, right?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.40" | 188 g
Florian Schmitt, 13 May 2020 23:26
May 12, 2020
Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Huawei P40 Pro vs OnePlus 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Camera Test: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Huawei P40 Pro vs OnePlus 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro – low-light fiasco for Samsung

4 categories, 3 winners. The crème de la crème of Android smartphone photography in comparison: Samsung's and Xiaomi's pixel behemoths Galaxy S20 Ultra and Mi 10 Pro, a P40 Pro, and the new OnePlus 8 Pro pitted against each other to find out which one offers the best camera.
Marcus Herbrich, 12 May 2020 21:18
Dell XPS 13 9300 4K UHD Laptop Review: 16:10 is the New 16:9

88% Dell XPS 13 9300 4K UHD Laptop Review: 16:10 is the New 16:9

No introduction needed. If you want the 4K UHD touchscreen, it's going to cost you at least an extra $300 USD over the FHD versions. What kinds of benefits can users expect and how will the display impact battery life? We compare the FHD and 4K XPS 13 versions to find out.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 13.40" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 May 2020 18:44
May 9, 2020
Honor 9X Pro

80% Honor 9X Pro Smartphone Review: With a popup cam against the notch

Goodbye Google. As a subsidiary of the Huawei corporation, Honor must also limit itself to an operating system without Google Services. While this initially works well with EMUI 9.1.1 based on Android 9, some limitations will show up in the details. Our review shows what you can expect.
HiSilicon Kirin 810 | ARM Mali-G52 MP6 | 6.59" | 206 g
Mike Wobker, 09 May 2020 20:45
May 7, 2020
Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 W700G3T Review: The mobile workstation is hampered by small things

86% Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 W700G3T Review: The mobile workstation is hampered by small things

Needs some fine-tuning. The new ProArt product line from Asus is specifically designed for content creators and includes notebooks, desktops, and special displays. We review the 17-inch StudioBook Pro 17 with Core i7 CPU and Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 Studio Max-Q GPU. The slim workstation is convincing in many respects, but the devil is in the details.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q | 17.00" | 2.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 May 2020 21:34
Schenker XMG Apex 15

81% Schenker XMG Apex 15 (Clevo NH57AF1) Laptop Review: Extremely fast, extremely loud

Performance at all costs. The XMG Apex 15 from Schenker Technologies is a very unusual high-end notebook. How often do you find AMD processors connected via a socket in laptops, after all? Find out which strengths and weaknesses this exotic device has in store in our review.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 07 May 2020 13:31
MSI GP65 10SFK Laptop Review: 10th Gen Intel Core i7 Leaves its Mark

83% MSI GP65 10SFK Laptop Review: 10th Gen Intel Core i7 Leaves its Mark

Intel 10th Gen Power. MSI has beaten most other OEMs to market with laptops sporting Intel's latest Comet Lake-H processors. After having checked out the Core i5-10300H and Core i9-10980HK, let's see how the Core i7-10750H fits in the lineup.
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 07 May 2020 08:10
Motorola Moto E6s

75% Motorola Moto E6s Smartphone Review - Mobile Phone for Little Money

Light sunrise. The Motorola Moto E6s wants to attract attention with gradient effects and dual camera. The price range around 100 Euros is highly competitive, can Motorola's cheap smartphone stand out?
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.10" | 160 g
Florian Schmitt, 07 May 2020 07:51
Camera comparison of the P40 series: Huawei P40 Lite vs. Huawei P40 vs. Huawei P40 Pro

Huawei P40 Pro vs. P40 vs. P40 Lite camera review: Huawei smartphones compared

In one area, the dominance is great! We let the current Huawei P40 series compete in a camera comparison. How big are the differences between the two top dogs, the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro? Can the cheapest Huawei P40 Lite surprise positively as it did last year? Our review of the Huawei P40 smartphones will reveal this.
Marcus Herbrich, 07 May 2020 01:30
May 6, 2020
Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G

84% Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G Smartphone Review – Affordable Phone with 5G

5G for the middle class. Oppo wants to stir up the middle class and offer a smartphone with a high-resolution quad-cam with the Reno3 Pro 5G, which should also convince with a good display and a decent battery life. We'll clarify whether this works in the review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | 6.50" | 171 g
Florian Schmitt, 06 May 2020 15:50
Gears Tactics

Gears Tactics Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Exciting Mix. Gears Tactics links the turn-based battles of an XCOM with the Gears universe. Read on to see whether the successful mix also cuts a technical figure.
Florian Glaser, 06 May 2020 09:21
May 5, 2020
Chuwi Hi10 X Convertible Review: Metal Chassis for $230 USD

69% Chuwi Hi10 X Convertible Review: Metal Chassis for $230 USD

Useful for very light loads only. How far can a cheap passively-cooled Windows 10 tablet from a lesser-known Chinese manufacturer get you? If all you're doing is light web browsing or word processing, then the Chuwi Hi10 X can get the job done if just barely.
Intel Celeron N4100 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 10.10" | 600 g
Allen Ngo, 05 May 2020 09:32
May 3, 2020
Lexar NM610 1 TB NVMe PCIe x4 SSD Benchmarked

Lexar NM610 1 TB NVMe PCIe x4 SSD Benchmarked

NVMe for cheap. At about $155 USD, the 1 TB Lexar is retailing for slightly more than the popular 1 TB Western Digital SN550. We dive deeper into the benchmarks to see how it compares to other entry-level options.
Allen Ngo, 03 May 2020 22:55
May 2, 2020
MSI GS66 Stealth

83% MSI GS66 Stealth 10SFS Laptop Review: Visually subdued, acoustically conspicuous

Extreme makeover. While the GS65 had some difficulties against the competitors in many regards, MSI presents a completely updated successor with the GS66. Find out in our detailed review what has changed for the better.
Intel Core i9-10980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 02 May 2020 21:22
May 1, 2020
How big are the differences between the Huawei P40 Pro (left) and the Huawei P30 Pro (right)?

Huawei P40 Pro vs. P30 Pro camera comparison: Abandoning Google is not worth it! [UPDATE]

Old versus new. As is known, the P40 Pro from Huawei is unable to use Google Services, but the P30 Pro can. Moreover, there is currently a high price difference between the Huawei smartphones. But does the Huawei P40 Pro make up for these disadvantages with much better camera quality than last year's model? We'll take a look at both Huawei models in direct comparison in this review.
Update: Zoom photos extend the camera review
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 | 6.58" | 226 g
Marcus Herbrich, 01 May 2020 23:56
Like The Apple Touch Bar, But Better: Asus ZenBook Duo UX481 Laptop Review

83% Like The Apple Touch Bar, But Better: Asus ZenBook Duo UX481 Laptop Review

Two Screens, One Laptop. Asus wants to prove that there are other ways to innovate besides just creating the thinnest laptops year after year. The ScreenPad Plus display is both practical and invaluable when at its best, but it entails some ergonomic drawbacks.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 01 May 2020 17:59
Apr 30, 2020
Schenker VIA 14 laptop review: Lightweight materials combined with a big battery

86% Schenker VIA 14 laptop review: Lightweight materials combined with a big battery

The lightweight battery-monster. Schenker does not just want to sell gaming laptops; work laptops are also a lucrative market. That is why Schenker is releasing the VIA 14, a laptop that is both lightweight and enduring. A promising combination, which works great in this comprehensive review.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 30 Apr 2020 22:13
Apr 28, 2020
Durabook S15AB Rugged Laptop Review

78% Durabook S15AB Rugged Laptop Review

Durable notebook. The 1.5-inch thick laptop can be dropped from a height of up three feet while supporting up to three storage drives. Modern conveniences like 4G LTE, RAID, and a backlit keyboard are available.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 28 Apr 2020 19:50
Apr 26, 2020
Huawei Mate Xs Smartphone Review - Foldable with Drawbacks

83% Huawei Mate Xs Smartphone Review - Foldable with Drawbacks

Upgraded. After a lot of noise, the predecessor failed to make the jump to the international market. Now, with the Mate Xs, Huawei claims to have fixed all the issues and even updated the foldable smartphone's hardware. In our test, we will determine if it is $2,700 well spent.
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 | 8.00" | 300 g
Daniel Schmidt, 26 Apr 2020 11:27
Apr 24, 2020
Umidigi F2

78% Umidigi F2 Smartphone Review – 48 Megapixel in Affordable

At eye level? Thanks to a high-resolution camera, an additional wide-angle lens and a long-lasting battery, the Umdigi F2 wants to compete with other affordable mid-range smartphones. You will find out whether this is successful in the review.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.53" | 215 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Apr 2020 18:43
10th gen Core i5 Comet Lake-H Debut: MSI GF75 Thin 10SCXR Laptop Review

79% 10th gen Core i5 Comet Lake-H Debut: MSI GF75 Thin 10SCXR Laptop Review

New Core i5 name, same Core i5 performance. The 10th gen Core i5-10300H is so similar to both the 9th gen Core i5-9300H and 8th gen Core i5-8300H that it's only worth upgrading if you own a laptop with the Core i5-7300HQ/i7-7700HQ or older. As a budget gaming laptop, the GF75 10SCXR is essentially identical to last year's cheaper GF75 9SC with no performance surprises despite the next-gen CPU.
Intel Core i5-10300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2020 04:46
Apr 23, 2020
Umidigi Power 3

78% Umidigi Power 3 Smartphone Review - Cellphone with Giant Battery and Wide-angle Camera

Viewing angle expanded. For those who don't want to spend a lot of money on their smartphone, but still want a variable camera and don't want to do without battery life, the Umidigi Power 3 could be a tip. You can find out in our review whether the mobile phone is convincing in everyday use.
Mediatek Helio P60 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.53" | 218 g
Florian Schmitt, 23 Apr 2020 16:44
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR

87% Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XB Laptop Review: Super Max-Q at the Start

Hardware upgrade. While the Aero 17 HDR corresponds to its predecessor externally, a lot has happened under the hood. In addition to the new CPU, the 17-inch gaming laptop also offers an updated GPU. Find out here how well these fresh components can work with one another.
Intel Core i7-10875H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 23 Apr 2020 15:35
Acer Predator Triton 500

Acer Predator Triton 500 laptop review: Superstar

Performance update. Nvidia has recently updated its energy-saving Max-Q chips. The Predator Triton 500 from Acer is one of the first laptops to be equipped with a matching Super GPU. Read our review to find out about the performance offered by this high-end model.
Intel Core i7-10750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 23 Apr 2020 15:17
OnePlus 8 Pro

89% OnePlus 8 Pro Smartphone Review: Now also charges wirelessly

We've waited a long time. Wireless charging and IP certification in a OnePlus smartphone have finally become a reality. A 120 Hz display and a colour filter camera are other features, too. We will clarify in this review whether the OnePlus 8 Pro is worthwhile at its high price of at least US$799.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.78" | 199 g
Florian Schmitt, 23 Apr 2020 03:17
Apr 22, 2020
Is a camera upgrade from the Xiaomi Mi 9 to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro worth it?

88% Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs. Mi 9 camera comparison: A result couldn't be clearer?

Old versus new. Our camera review of the Mi 10 Pro and Mi 9 is like David against Goliath: 108 MP against 48 MP. But is the camera upgrade from a Mi 9 smartphone to the current generation of the Mi series really worth it? We compare the Sony IMX586 to the Samsung S5KHMX megapixel monster.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.67" | 208 g
Marcus Herbrich, 22 Apr 2020 20:21
Apr 20, 2020
Asus Vivobook 15 F512DA Laptop Review: AMD Ryzen 3 for $400

73% Asus Vivobook 15 F512DA Laptop Review: AMD Ryzen 3 for $400

Intel Core i3 alternative. Can you get a good laptop for just a few hundred dollars? The entry-level Asus VivoBook 15 with the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U retails for about $100 less than the Intel Core i3 version without being all that much slower.
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 20 Apr 2020 19:28
Apr 19, 2020
Huawei P40 Lite Smartphone Review: Good even without Google Services

81% Huawei P40 Lite Smartphone Review: Good even without Google Services

Courage to do without. The Huawei P40 Lite is the most affordable smartphone in the new P40 lineup. With its 6.4-inch display, the octa-core Kirin 810 SoC, 128 GB of storage, and a 48-MP four-camera system, it competes in the fiercely contested mid-range segment. Only one thing is lacking: There is no Google Play and no other Google Services. Our test shows how well the P40 Lite fares despite this lack.
HiSilicon Kirin 810 | ARM Mali-G52 MP6 | 6.40" | 183 g
Manuel Masiero, 19 Apr 2020 22:35
Apr 18, 2020
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Smartphone Review

88% Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Smartphone Review: Xiaomi has joined the smartphone elite

Finally high-end, but at what cost? With the Mi 10 Pro, Xiaomi has first shown its true intentions for the Mi series - joining the smartphone elite, at any cost. The Mi 10 generation is the beginning of a new era for Xiaomi. In this review of the Mi smartphone, we will determine whether the ambitious concept has been executed successfully.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.67" | 208 g
Marcus Herbrich, 18 Apr 2020 22:33
Apr 16, 2020
Huawei P40

87% Huawei P40 Smartphone Review – Tough sell despite its great camera

Can they make this work? The Huawei P40 belongs to the first generation of Huawei's P series smartphones without Google services. The P40's camera takes very sharp pictures and the high-end smartphone looks very promising in general.
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 | 6.10" | 175 g
Florian Schmitt, 16 Apr 2020 15:54
Apr 15, 2020
Google Pixel 4 XL

86% Google Pixel 4 XL Smartphone Review: Longer battery life thanks to a larger battery

The larger Pixel smartphone. Google offers the Pixel 4 also in an XL version, whose size allows for a more powerful battery. Not only is the battery capacity sufficient to run the larger display, but it also improves on the overall endurance of the smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.30" | 193 g
Mike Wobker, 15 Apr 2020 18:23
Apr 14, 2020
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 4th Gen Core i7 Convertible Review: A ThinkPad X1 Carbon in Disguise

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 4th Gen Core i7 Convertible Review: A ThinkPad X1 Carbon in Disguise

Business convertible for both homes and offices alike. If the ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Yoga C940 had a baby, it would be the ThinkPad X1 Yoga. This convertible takes the best of the professional ThinkPad X1 Carbon and wraps it in a chassis inspired by the consumer-centric Yoga series for strong first impressions.
Intel Core i7-10510U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 14 Apr 2020 06:46
Apr 11, 2020
Apple iPad Pro 11 2020

90% Apple iPad Pro 11 2020 Tablet Review – This is what an update should look like

Laptop, go home? The current iPad Pro 11 2020 is trying to strengthen its position as a laptop replacement with touchpad support and an even faster performance. Additionally, the cameras have been improved and the display now supports 120 Hz. In this review, we will take a closer look at Apple's exclusive workhorse.
Apple A12Z Bionic | Apple A12Z Bionic GPU | 11.00" | 471 g
Florian Schmitt, 11 Apr 2020 16:45
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2070 Super Work The Frames

KFA2 GeForce RTX 2070 Super WTF Edition Review: With powerful triple-fan cooling

WTF? Untypically for KFA2, the price of the GeForce RTX 2070 Super WTF ranges more toward the top end. But for this you do not get just a simple stock graphics card. The large triple-fan cooling unit looks huge and is also very powerful. We can already say this much, and thanks to some flashy RGB there is also something to behold for the eyes.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 11 Apr 2020 16:39
Apr 10, 2020
Schenker VIA 15

83% Schenker VIA 15 Laptop Review: a lightweight AMD notebook

Portable and robust. The Schenker VIA 15 is a 15-inch notebook that has good looks and promising specifications. But there are some peculiarities that potential buyers should be aware of. Find out more in our review.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 10 Apr 2020 14:59
Apr 9, 2020
Nod twice, please: Mobvoi TicPods 2 Pro reviewed

Nod twice, please: Mobvoi TicPods 2 Pro reviewed

Mobvoi, a Chinese company known in the market for wearables such as the "Ticwatch" smartwatch series or the wireless TicPods earbuds, heralded the second generation of TicPods with the "TicPods 2" and "TicPods 2 Pro" at the beginning of January. We received a review unit of the TicPods 2 Pro for testing and will describe our impressions here.
Daniel Puschina, 09 Apr 2020 21:21
Apple MacBook Air 2020 Core i5 Review – The best MacBook you can get? – No

88% Apple MacBook Air 2020 Core i5 Review – The best MacBook you can get? – No

Missed opportunity - or on purpose? The new 2020 MacBook Air is better thanks to an improved keyboard as well as more powerful CPUs. Many reviews even say it is the best MacBook you can get right now. If you have a closer look, however, you will still see the big problem with the performance and the cooling solution. Apple definitely missed an opportunity here.
Intel Core i5-1030NG7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Klaus Hinum, Andreas Osthoff, 09 Apr 2020 11:22
Apr 8, 2020
Huawei P40 Pro Review - Smartphone with an impressive camera

89% Huawei P40 Pro Review - Smartphone with an impressive camera

Trumpled to death? In our review, the Huawei P40 Pro presents itself as a great piece of hardware not least due to the fact that it is equipped with the best smartphone camera out there. We expected nothing less. Unfortunately, the ban from Google services makes a clear recommendation difficult. Read on to find out which users should still consider the Huawei phone and what drawbacks need to be taken into account.
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 | 6.58" | 209 g
Daniel Schmidt, 08 Apr 2020 17:19
Jumper EZbook X3 13.3-inch FHD

68% Jumper EZbook X3 Review: Ancient technology meets wobbly chassis

Some money just isn't worth spending. Naturally, a small amount of money only gets you a small amount of notebook. Jumper's creation, which they are selling for well under $300, cannot shine in any area. The weak workmanship, bad input devices and slow hardware are some of the things we wouldn't wish on anybody.
Intel Celeron N3350 | Intel HD Graphics 500 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 08 Apr 2020 10:22
Apr 7, 2020
Passively Cooled Core i9: Impact Display Solutions IMP-3654-B1-R Mini PC Review

Passively Cooled Core i9: Impact Display Solutions IMP-3654-B1-R Mini PC Review

35 W Core i9-9900T in action. Can you run an 8-core 16-thread Core i9 processor with nothing more than a huge heat sink? We stress test the Impact Display Solutions IMP-3654-B1-R mini PC to see just how far we can push the system before throttling begins.
Intel Core i9-9900T | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 07 Apr 2020 18:35
Apr 6, 2020
HP Elite Dragonfly Business-Convertible Review: Lighter than 1 kg only with the smaller battery

90% HP Elite Dragonfly Business-Convertible Review: Lighter than 1 kg only with the smaller battery

A real EliteBook? HP introduced the Elite Dragonfly as a convertible with a weight of under 1 kg (~2.2 pounds). But is the light business convertible really a full-fledged EliteBook, or is it a reduced version that is primarily supposed to look good on a desk? We review the premium convertible with the bigger 4-cell battery, which increases the weight to more than 1.1 kg (~2.4 pounds).
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Apr 2020 10:27
LG Gram 14T90N Convertible Review: A CPU Downgrade

81% LG Gram 14T90N Convertible Review: A CPU Downgrade

Unimpressive performance for the price. The latest LG Gram 14 2-in-1 is the Comet Lake-U update to last year's Whiskey Lake-U model. Unfortunately, the newer model doesn't give us very many compelling reasons to purchase it over the older one.
Intel Core i7-10510U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 06 Apr 2020 04:26
Apr 4, 2020
ConceptD 5 CN517-71-74YA

85% Acer ConceptD 5 17 inch Review: Creativity in large format

Would you like a little more? Acer's 17-inch notebook is almost a workstation, and it is well-positioned with its i7-9750H and GeForce RTX 2060. The matte display also does not need to hide with its 100% sRGB coverage and a high AdobeRGB percentage.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 04 Apr 2020 23:52
Acer Aspire 5 A515-54G Review: Laptop for Casual Gamers

82% Acer Aspire 5 A515-54G Review: Laptop for Casual Gamers

HDD upgrade kit included. Acer relies on the brand-new Comet Lake hardware, an entry-level GPU from Nvidia and a matte, Full HD panel. Is this the perfect office all-round laptop for everyone who wants to game on occasion?
Intel Core i5-10210U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 04 Apr 2020 10:28
Apr 1, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20+

88% Samsung Galaxy S20+ Smartphone Review: A handset with 8K video capabilities

A universal genius? The Plus model of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series offers a bit more of everything than the Galaxy S20 does. There is a bit more screen here, more battery there, and an additional rear-facing camera too. With a launch price from 1,000 Euros (~$1,094) upwards, you should expect a lot from the Galaxy S20+ too. Accordingly, we shall examine the Galaxy S20+ in detail to see what it has to offer.
Samsung Exynos 990 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | 6.70" | 188 g
Florian Schmitt, 01 Apr 2020 00:10
Mar 31, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra - High-End Smartphone Reeks of Poor Implementation

89% Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra - High-End Smartphone Reeks of Poor Implementation

Smartphone Monster. Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra is kinda like the Plus model, but on steroids. Not only does it offer an even larger display, it also comes with a massively upgraded camera setup as well as a larger battery. Find out in our review whether or not the Exynos SoC is really that much slower, and if the price premium is really worth it.
Samsung Exynos 990 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | 6.90" | 219 g
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Mar 2020 23:58
Mar 30, 2020
We analyze the camera quality of the current Sony camera sensors in the Oppo Find X2 and the Xiaomi Redmi K30.

Oppo Find X2 Pro vs. Redmi K30 camera test: Sony does it right with only one sensor

In this camera comparison, we pit the current Sony camera sensors, the IMX686 of the Redmi K30 and the IMX689 of the Oppo Find X2 Pro, against each other. How big the differences between the two smartphone models are and which camera comes out ahead in the end will be shown in our review of the Sony EXMOR RS IMX689 and 686 sensors.
Marcus Herbrich, 30 Mar 2020 21:15
Asus Zephyrus G14 Ryzen 9 GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop Review: Kicking Core i9 to the Curb

84% Asus Zephyrus G14 Ryzen 9 GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q Laptop Review: Kicking Core i9 to the Curb

Faster than the Intel Core i9-9880H. The octa-core Ryzen 9 4900HS would be impressive on any 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch gaming laptop, but to see it work so well in such a small 14-inch form factor is extraordinary. There are, however, one or two caveats preventing it from being the ultimate gaming laptop.
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2020 14:54
Acer ConceptD 9 Pro in Review: Workstation convertible for creative professionals

86% Acer ConceptD 9 Pro in Review: Workstation convertible for creative professionals

Heavyweight. Acer's 17.3-inch workstation shines with a lot of performance, a 4K touchscreen display with an included Wacom stylus, and a Thunderbolt 3 port. The configuration is excellent otherwise as well: 32 GB of RAM, 16 GB of VRAM, NVMe SSD (1 TB).
Intel Core i9-9980HK | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 (Laptop) | 17.30" | 4.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 Mar 2020 13:28
Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Continuous fire. Doom Eternal is even more colorful and crazier than its already action-packed predecessor. Read our benchmark test and find out which graphics card you need for smooth gameplay.
Florian Glaser, 30 Mar 2020 10:54
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G7 2020 Laptop Review: Same Look, New Processor

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G7 2020 Laptop Review: Same Look, New Processor

4K Comet Lake-U refresh. Lenovo has swapped out the older Whiskey Lake-U CPU for a newer Comet Lake-U one on this latest X1 Carbon refresh. Performance differences, however, are minimal meaning you won't miss much if you already own a 2018 or 2019 model.
Intel Core i7-10510U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2020 06:20
Mar 29, 2020
Oppo Find X2 Pro smartphone

86% Oppo Find X2 Pro Smartphone Review - The burden of an astronomical price

A Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra killer? While the Find X2 Pro integrates a modern design and the most current hardware, Oppo is asking a hefty price for its high-end smartphone. Find out in our review of the Oppo Find X2 Pro how the Oppo smartphone fares in the comparison with the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.70" | 202 g
Marcus Herbrich, 29 Mar 2020 08:52
Mar 28, 2020
BMAX MaxBook Y11 H1M6 Convertible Review

75% BMAX MaxBook Y11 H1M6 Convertible Review

360-degree bargain. An aluminum chassis, a 360-degree hinge, an IPS touchscreen, passive cooling, a 256-GB SSD and 8 GB of RAM for less than 300 Euros (~$335) sounds promising. Find out in this in-depth review, which compromises have to be made with the small 11.6-inch laptop.
Intel Celeron N4100 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 11.60" | 1 kg
Klaus Hinum, 28 Mar 2020 08:41
HP SSD EX950 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD Benchmarked

HP SSD EX950 PCIe x4 NVMe SSD Benchmarked

Writes faster than it can read. Even though HP laptops don't ship with HP SSDs, the OEM still offers its own high-end solution for gamers and content creators through the EX series.
Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2020 06:11
Mar 27, 2020
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg with a GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q in Review

84% Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg with a GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q in Review

Attractive gaming laptop! Gamers rejoice! The Lenovo Legion Y740-17 offers great gaming performance and various RGB elements to complement the design. In this review, we will try to find out whether there are any drawbacks by looking at numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 17.30" | 3 kg
Sebastian Bade, 27 Mar 2020 07:43
Mar 26, 2020
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga

88% Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga review: Business convertible with good equipment

Hot convertible! Lenovo promises a business convertible at an entry-level price for the ThinkPad L13 Yoga, relying on Comet Lake SoCs from Intel. Find out what else the device has to offer and whether a purchase is worthwhile in this review.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 26 Mar 2020 11:51
Acer Chromebook 715 Laptop Review

83% Acer Chromebook 715 Laptop Review

Chrome for Work. The Acer Chromebook 715 is perhaps the current pinnacle of Chromebooks. With a sleek and sturdy build, excellent keyboard, and powerful hardware, it is easily one of the best Chromebooks on the market. Additionally, Android app integration and a built-in Linux virtual machine (still in beta) finally make Chrome OS feel like a fully-fledged (though piecemeal) operating system.
Intel Core i5-8350U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sam Medley, 26 Mar 2020 07:53
Mar 25, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20

88% Samsung Galaxy S20 Smartphone Review – High-Quality Smartphone with Quirks

Compact star system. Samsung's Galaxy S20 is the latest update to one of the most famous smartphone series. Compact size and powerful performance are a given, but the latest Galaxy smartphone is also supposed to come with an improved camera and longer battery life. Find out in our extensive review whether or not Samsung managed to pull it off.
Samsung Exynos 990 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 | 6.20" | 163 g
Florian Schmitt, 25 Mar 2020 22:58
Dell XPS 13 9300 Core i7 Laptop Review: New Chassis Design is More Exciting than the New CPU

89% Dell XPS 13 9300 Core i7 Laptop Review: New Chassis Design is More Exciting than the New CPU

Once you go 16:10, you can't go back. Apple has been championing the 16:10 display for years across its MacBook family. It's about time for a Windows maker to offer the same larger aspect ratio that both home and office users can appreciate.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 13.40" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 Mar 2020 19:37
Blackview BV5900

73% Blackview BV5900 Smartphone Review – Outdoor Smartphone with Long Battery Life

Inexpensive and robust. The Blackview BV5900 is an outdoor smartphone with a good protection class and a large battery. It doesn't even cost 200 Euros and could be a real bargain if you need a phone for harsh environments. We'll take a closer look at the smartphone in the review.
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 5.70" | 268 g
Florian Schmitt, 25 Mar 2020 15:15
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4 7YL44EA

89% HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4 Review: Convertible with limited viewing angles

We would prefer a different display. The HP EliteBook x360 G4 is based on its predecessor but offers a rather interesting touchscreen. It has a matte surface but is very difficult to read due to HP's screen protection technology. Find out what else the convertible has to offer in our review.
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 25 Mar 2020 13:54
Mar 24, 2020
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review: Multimedia convertible for content creators

87% Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review: Multimedia convertible for content creators

Potent convertible. The Asus convertible shines with powerful hardware, a sleek metal case, a backlit keyboard, good battery life and a Pantone-validated 4K touchscreen display. For the latter, users have the choice between using their fingers or the included Active Pen for inputs.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Mar 2020 16:56
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review: Cheap gaming laptop with good battery life

75% HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review: Cheap gaming laptop with good battery life

Picasso meets Pascal. The Pavilion Gaming 15's combination of CPU and GPU is able to display all current PC games smoothly on the 15.6-inch screen. On top of that, it comes with an NVMe SSD, 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode) and very good battery life. However, the display is disappointing.
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Mar 2020 10:59
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review - The better foldable smartphone

83% Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review - The better foldable smartphone

Flip, flip, hooray! With the Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung is launching its second foldable smartphone, which features a folding concept similar to that of the Razr. The price is also similarly high, but the Samsung mobile phone promises a stronger configuration based on its data sheet. In this review you'll find out if the Galaxy Z Flip also convinces in everyday life or if it's just an expensive fashion gag.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.70" | 183 g
Daniel Schmidt, 24 Mar 2020 04:15
Mar 23, 2020
Motorola Moto G8 Power

78% Motorola Moto G8 Power Smartphone Review: Plenty of battery life and good cameras

Never-ending battery life. With the Moto G8 Power, Motorola has refined the concept of an inexpensive smartphone with long battery life. Its hardware is not only suitable for everyday use, but it also has surprisingly good cameras. Read on to find what else the Moto G8 Power offers besides battery life and decent cameras.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.40" | 197 g
Mike Wobker, 23 Mar 2020 23:47
Honor MagicWatch 2 Smartwatch Review: The Huawei clone convinces with graphical fitness charts

Honor MagicWatch 2 Smartwatch Review: The Huawei clone convinces with graphical fitness charts

Multi-function sports watch at an affordable price. The concept of cloning technology, which is usually practiced by Honor and Huawei with their smartphones, also works with smartwatches: Aside from some visual details, the Honor MagicWatch 2 is a clone of the Watch GT 2 from the parent company Huawei. It looks just as elegant and is just as good, and it is more affordable.
Huawei Kirin A1 | 1.39" | 41 g
Inge Schwabe, 23 Mar 2020 15:00
Mar 21, 2020
Oppo Reno2

81% Oppo Reno2 Smartphone in Review: Lackluster Camera Performance

With pop-up selfie cam. The Oppo Reno2 promises excellent picture-taking capabilities, long battery life and a lot of performance. Visually, the smartphone is definitely impressive. Our review will show which other qualities the phone can bring to the table.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 6.50" | 189 g
Mike Wobker, 21 Mar 2020 13:46
Dell XPS 13 9300 Laptop Review – Smaller, but slower CPU

89% Dell XPS 13 9300 Laptop Review – Smaller, but slower CPU

16:10 is back! Displays with 16:10 aspect ratios were mostly reserved for Apple laptops the last couple of years, but Dell now returns to this format with the brand-new XPS 13 9300. How does the entry-level version of the new XPS 13 9300 perform? Read our review below to find out.
Intel Core i5-1035G1 | Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 13.40" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Mar 2020 02:35
Mar 20, 2020
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Laptop Review: Too much performance with too little cooling

82% Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Laptop Review: Too much performance with too little cooling

Hot stuff. With the ThinkPad E series, Lenovo targets both the normal office market as well as people who occasionally like to play games – at least when the ThinkPad laptop is configured with an AMD GPU. Bringing these two things together proves more difficult than Lenovo might have thought, however, as the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 struggles with its cooling system.
Intel Core i7-10510U | AMD Radeon RX 640 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Mar 2020 15:21
Mar 19, 2020
Sports smartwatches: Garmin fēnix 6 and Polar Vantage V in comparison (Photo: Garmin, Polar)

Sports smartwatches: Garmin fēnix 6 and Polar Vantage V in comparison

In this review, we compare the Garmin fēnix 6 with the Polar Vantage V. Both models can convince in our review but then show surprisingly large differences in their orientation and should tend to make slightly different target groups happy.
Silvio Werner, 19 Mar 2020 04:29
Mar 17, 2020
Asus ZenBook 15 UX534FTC in Review: Matte, powerful king of battery life

85% Asus ZenBook 15 UX534FTC in Review: Matte, powerful king of battery life

Compact and powerful. Asus has equipped the slim laptop with a four-core processor and a dedicated graphics card. The features are excellent otherwise as well: matte IPS screen, NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (in dual-channel mode), backlit keyboard. On top of that, the outstanding battery life rounds off the overall package well.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Mar 2020 02:05
Mar 16, 2020
Wiko View 4

75% Wiko View 4 Smartphone Review – Chic Long Distance Runner for Little Money

Very chic. With an unusual appearance, Wiko View 4 tries to convince its buyers, but the inner values remain rather modest. Whether the smartphone with a French design can still convince, you can find out in the review.
Mediatek Helio A25 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.52" | 180 g
Florian Schmitt, 16 Mar 2020 16:02
Blackview A80 Pro

75% Blackview A80 Pro Smartphone Review – Inexpensive with Good Running Time

Quad-cam or not? The Blackview A80 Pro wants to convince us with a huge battery, numerous LTE bands and a quad-cam on the back. Because the whole thing should only cost 125 euros, we are suspicious, but maybe the smartphone will surprise us positively.
Mediatek Helio P25 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | 6.49" | 180 g
Florian Schmitt, 16 Mar 2020 13:25
Mar 14, 2020
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 Laptop Review: Cheap Core i7 Ice Lake Comes with a Performance Cost

79% Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15 Laptop Review: Cheap Core i7 Ice Lake Comes with a Performance Cost

Core i7 only in name. If you're on a tight budget and don't want to settle on low-end specifications, then this Core i7-powered Lenovo might be for you. The system begins to buckle when running games or anything demanding for long periods.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 14 Mar 2020 23:17
Mar 13, 2020
Escape from Tarkov

Escape from Tarkov Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Many initial hurdles, moderate system requirements. Although Escape from Tarkov was released several years ago, it's currently enjoying great popularity - especially in the YouTube scene. The demanding survival shooter requires a lot of training, but in return, it rewards players with a unique gameplay and game concept, respectively. We have taken a closer look at the system requirements.
Florian Glaser, 13 Mar 2020 22:43
Sharp Aquos V

81% Sharp Aquos V Smartphone Review – With Graphic Power to Victory

Formerly High-End. With an older SoC, which was in the fastest mobile phones in the world a few years ago, Sharp wants to shake up the middle class in 2020. The Aquos V also offers a dual camera and fast memory. This raises expectations, which we will check in the review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.90" | 173 g
Florian Schmitt, 13 Mar 2020 13:18
Hunt Showdown

Hunt Showdown Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Survival of the fittest. Hunt Showdown had a rough start. In its early access phase it was plagued by poor performance. Find out in our benchmark test whether the final version is any better.
Florian Glaser, 13 Mar 2020 03:01
Mar 12, 2020
Nvidia GeForce MX330 and MX350 in review: Known architecture - New name

Nvidia GeForce MX330 and MX350 in review: Known architecture - New name

Turning old into new! Nvidia is retiring the GeForce MX230 and MX250, replacing them with slightly faster models. We've taken a closer look at the two new entry-level GPUs, and in this review, you'll learn about their expected performance.
Sebastian Bade, 12 Mar 2020 22:24
Mar 10, 2020
Huawei MateBook D 14 AMD

87% Huawei MateBook D 14 in Review: AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Unleashed

Performance well implemented. Following in the footsteps of the MateBook D 15, the smaller MateBook D 14 proves once again that there is absolutely no reason to throttle CPU performance under load. Find out in our review what other qualities Huawei's notebook has to offer.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 10 Mar 2020 21:15
Mar 9, 2020
Oppo Reno2 Z Smartphone Review

79% Oppo Reno2 Z Smartphone Review: Pseudo quad-cam phone with ups and downs

MediaTek Helio P90 smartphone. The Oppo Reno2 Z is a slightly lower-end version of the Reno2. However, our measurements indicate grave differences between the two Oppo phones - more than one might think from a quick glance at the specifications. In this review of the mid-range smartphone, we determine whether the Reno2 Z still receives our recommendation.
Mediatek Helio P90 | PowerVR GM9446 | 6.50" | 195 g
Marcus Herbrich, 09 Mar 2020 16:28
Huawei MateBook D 15 AMD

85% Huawei MateBook D 15 Laptop Review: Still a good notebook with AMD

15-inch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. We were impressed by the MateBook with an Intel CPU, and now it appears as though it is just as good with an AMD processor. Huawei has made a number of changes to ensure that the AMD CPU can reach its full potential.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 1.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 09 Mar 2020 10:14
TaoTronics Soundliberty 79

TaoTronics Soundliberty 79 AI Performance

While TaoTronics has numerous wireless earphones on offer, the Soundliberty 79 stands out from the other models. Here, the manufacturer uses AI-assisted technology in order to better filter out ambient noise for a crystal clear call quality. We performed a few tests on our sample unit to determine if and how well this works in practice.
Daniel Puschina, 09 Mar 2020 07:19
Mar 8, 2020
Patriot P300 P512GM28US PCIe x4 NVMe 512 GB SSD Benchmarked

Patriot P300 P512GM28US PCIe x4 NVMe 512 GB SSD Benchmarked

Tight competition. Patriot's latest mid-range family of SSDs is caught in a sea of other mid-range SSDs with nothing to help it stand out from the crowd. Cheaper options are available with similar performance.
Allen Ngo, 08 Mar 2020 04:31
Mar 6, 2020
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Laptop Review: The Comet Lake-U Update

86% Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Laptop Review: The Comet Lake-U Update

Small CPU refresh. Lenovo is refreshing its ThinkPad T490 one last time before the impending launch of the ThinkPad T14. The update is so minor, however, that you can opt for last year's ThinkPad T490 or just wait for the ThinkPad T14 instead without missing all that much.
Intel Core i7-10510U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 06 Mar 2020 21:28
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme 2019 Laptop Review: The second generation of Lenovo's premier multimedia laptop has gotten worse

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme 2019 Laptop Review: The second generation of Lenovo's premier multimedia laptop has gotten worse

Everything the same? New CPUs, a faster GPU and a greater choice of displays, that is the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 in a nutshell. Lenovo has only slightly modified the second-generation model, with the chassis remaining unchanged for this year's model. We have put the device through its paces, specifically the one with a matte 4K panel, which has a massive impact on battery life. Update: X1 Extreme is equipped with the GTX 1650 Max-Q after all
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Mar 2020 10:13
Mar 5, 2020
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Laptop Review: Thin design beats upgradability

85% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Laptop Review: Thin design beats upgradability

Diet with adverse effects. Lenovo outfits its cheaper ThinkPad E series with a newer, thinner chassis that uses more aluminum. That seems like an improvement, but in reality it also means the loss of several features. Apart from that, the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 is a lot like its predecessor Lenovo ThinkPad E490.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Mar 2020 10:07
Philips Brilliance 329P9H Review: 4K Display with USB-C Dock

Philips Brilliance 329P9H Review: 4K Display with USB-C Dock

Docking station and webcam. With its built-in USB-C dock, a good 4K panel, a secure pop-up webcam, and PowerSensor the Philips Brilliance 329P9H is positioned as serious workhorse. Find out in our review how it performed when we got our hands on it.
31.50"
Klaus Hinum, 05 Mar 2020 04:06
Mar 3, 2020
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Review: Business Laptop with Great Connectivity

82% Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Review: Business Laptop with Great Connectivity

Modern subnotebook with lots of ports! Lenovo's ThinkBooks are aimed primarily at business users. They lack most of the ThinkPad series' numerous business features but should still perform adequately nevertheless. Find out in our review how well the new subnotebook did, and what its pros and cons are.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 03 Mar 2020 22:33
Lenovo Yoga C740-14IML Convertible Review: Top-tier Looks, Mid-tier Price

84% Lenovo Yoga C740-14IML Convertible Review: Top-tier Looks, Mid-tier Price

Affordable without feeling cheap. The Yoga C740 offers a lot on all fronts relative to the sub $1000 asking price. Cut corners have been carefully executed to make the system feel as close as possible to the pricier flagship Lenovo Yoga C940.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2020 21:53
The best video smartphones in the test: All against the iPhone

The best video smartphones in the test: All against the iPhone

Action! We test the best smartphones for videography and let them compete against each other in a direct comparison. The iPhone 11 Pro is considered to be the top device in this discipline, but the competition in the form of the Galaxy Note 10+, Mate 30 Pro, and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 can also convince. Find out which is the top smartphone in the review.
Daniel Schmidt, 03 Mar 2020 08:34
Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro

78% Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro Smartphone Review – Outdoor phone with user-replaceable battery

Replaceable battery for professionals. The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is a robust phone built for tough environments. Apart from the robust case design, it mainly tries to win over prospective customers with its camera. In our review, we take a closer look at the outdoor smartphone.
Samsung Exynos 9611 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.30" | 218 g
Florian Schmitt, 03 Mar 2020 04:20
Feb 29, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Review - Smartphone with a strong battery

86% Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Review - Smartphone with a strong battery

Not all lite. The Galaxy S10 will likely be the last member of the S10 family and although due to a few features being omitted its starting MSRP is the lowest, the Samsung smartphone is still an appealing offer thanks to an updated camera setup, a large battery, and a powerful Snapdragon chip.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.70" | 186 g
Daniel Schmidt, 29 Feb 2020 01:08
Feb 27, 2020
Full HD gaming with the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Full HD gaming with the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Less VRAM in the middle class! AMD now fully relies on the Navi architecture and sends out the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, a mid-range GPU that is designed for Full HD gaming. Find out how well the Sapphire model performs in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 27 Feb 2020 08:40
Feb 26, 2020
Fairphone 3

77% Fairphone 3 Smartphone in Review: All Around Improvement

Hooray for repairability. The makers of the Fairphone can certainly claim to make the most sustainable smartphone currently available. While some devices will not even let you swap out the battery anymore the Fairphone comes with various modules in order to reduce waste. Let's find out how the concept evolved with this latest iteration, the Fairphone 3, in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.65" | 189 g
Mike Wobker, 26 Feb 2020 23:00
Dell Alienware m17 R2 Laptop Review: Making Core i9 Worthwhile

84% Dell Alienware m17 R2 Laptop Review: Making Core i9 Worthwhile

All about performance. The redesigned Alienware m17 R2 crams both a Core i9-9980HK CPU and GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU in the thinnest chassis yet for the venerable series. We had anticipated lukewarm performance to keep thermals in check, but the system surprised us with its faster-than-average speeds even for a high-end gaming laptop.
Intel Core i9-9980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 17.30" | 2.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Feb 2020 22:56
Feb 25, 2020
Corsair M65 RGB Elite tunable gaming mouse. (Image Source: Corsair)

Review: Corsair M65 RGB Elite tunable gaming mouse — Elite features at a competitive price

An elite tunable rodent. The Corsair M65 RGB Elite tunable gaming mouse is designed for gamers who want a far greater degree of control over their mouse movements that are not usually found in conventional desktop mice. The M65 RGB Elite uses Corsair's high-end PMW3391 optical sensor and offers features such as tunable weights and nearly unlimited programming options via iCUE. With so many useful features, does the M65 live up to its Elite tag in terms of actual performance? Let's find out.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Feb 2020 06:09
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