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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
Feb 24, 2020
Schenker XMG Pro 17

83% Schenker XMG Pro 17 (Clevo PB71RD-G) Laptop Review: Temperature vs. Noise

Understated gamer. While numerous high-end laptops attempt to appeal to customers with extravagant designs, the XMG Pro 17 from Schenker Technologies appears very laid back visually. However, a lot of performance potential hides under the hood. In this review, we take a closer look at the 17-inch model.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Florian Glaser, 24 Feb 2020 12:03
Sayonara, Alcantara: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch Core i5 Review

84% Sayonara, Alcantara: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch Core i5 Review

Metal is in. The new aluminum metal chassis feels classier, stronger, smoother, and longer-lasting than the Alcantara versions that Microsoft have been shoving down our throats since the original Surface Laptop. If Microsoft could throw in some additional ports, then they might actually have a winner here.
Intel Core i5-1035G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 13.50" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2020 07:56
Feb 21, 2020
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review: An i7 Upgrade with Extra GPU Performance

88% Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review: An i7 Upgrade with Extra GPU Performance

Graphics boost. The Surface Pro 7 features the best of what Microsoft has to offer. However, the Core i7 CPU might not be worth its price premium under all circumstances. In this particular case more CPU power also means more GPU power.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 12.30" | 790 g
Nino Ricchizzi, 21 Feb 2020 23:42
Review: Corsair K70 MK.2 Rapidfire RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — A US$170 gamer's delight

Review: Corsair K70 MK.2 Rapidfire RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — A US$170 gamer's delight

Every black key has an RGB lining. The Corsair K70 MK.2 Rapidfire RGB uses Cherry MX Speed (Silver) switches to allow fast responses and low reaction times for competitive gameplay. The K70 MK.2 Rapidfire ticks all the required boxes for an easy recommend, but at US$170 it is not cheap and does require some time to get used to. In this review, we take a look at what features make the Corsair K70 MK.2 Rapidfire RGB stand out from the competition and see if it merits a consideration as your next gaming keyboard.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Feb 2020 13:28
Feb 20, 2020
Schenker XMG Pro 15

83% Schenker XMG Pro 15 (Clevo PB51RF-G) Laptop Review: Fun and games

The wolf in sheep's clothing. The XMG Pro 15 might not look particularly exciting at first glance, but it offers a lot of power. Schenker Technologies has combined a six-core processor with a GeForce RTX 2070 that ensures very smooth refresh rates even when playing modern games. Find out about the 15-inch laptop's other strengths and weaknesses in our detailed review.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 20 Feb 2020 18:44
Feb 19, 2020
MSI Prestige 14 A10SC-009

84% MSI Prestige 14 A10SC-009 laptop review: Comet Lake for content creators

Large keyboard. The MSI Prestige 14 is a small powerhouse with a design and equipment that are convincing. We also like the keyboard with its normal-sized arrow keys very much. Our detailed review clarifies how the 14-inch laptop performs for creatives.
Intel Core i7-10710U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 19 Feb 2020 20:16
Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51 laptop review: Kaby Lake G lightweight struggles with cost cutting

83% Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51 laptop review: Kaby Lake G lightweight struggles with cost cutting

White featherweight. Acer leaves known paths with its ConceptD 5 CN515-51 to differentiate itself from the competition, with especially lightweight materials, Kaby Lake G with an integrated AMD GPU and a 4K UHD screen that covers a wider color gamut. At the same time, the Acer ConceptD CN515-51 is also cheaper than other multimedia laptops with a 15.6 inch screen. Unfortunately, the necessary cost cuts are showing up quite fast in this comprehensive review.
Intel Core i7-8705G | AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 | 15.60" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Feb 2020 15:51
Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G

82% Xiaomi Redmi K30 5G Smartphone Review: A 5G smartphone with a 120 Hz screen at a bargain price

Buttery smooth. The Redmi K30, sold as the POCO X2 in India, relies on high-end features like 5G connectivity, a 120 Hz panel and the new Sony IMX686 image sensor. It starts at around 250 Euros (~$270) though, undercutting even a significant portion of most current mid-range smartphones. There are downsides though, as our review will discuss.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | 6.67" | 208 g
Marcus Herbrich, 19 Feb 2020 10:14
Fully Loaded Acer Swift 3 SF313 with Ice Lake Processor in Review

87% Fully Loaded Acer Swift 3 SF313 with Ice Lake Processor in Review

Acer Swift 3 meets Ice Lake! Thanks to Ice Lake the new Swift 3 offers more CPU performance than before, and 3D has also improved with the new SoC. The subnotebook is jammed into a modern case equipped with a bright 3:2 display, and it is served with a great stamina. Find out in our review whether there are any weaknesses to report as well.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 13.50" | 1.2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 19 Feb 2020 03:35
Feb 17, 2020
Samsung Galaxy A71 Smartphone Review: An XXL display and quad cameras

82% Samsung Galaxy A71 Smartphone Review: An XXL display and quad cameras

A big presence. A 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, an octa-core Snapdragon 730 SoC and quad rear-facing cameras with a 64 MP main shooter all make the Galaxy A71 sound good on paper. Samsung's new mid-range smartphone packs plenty of other features into its large case too, but our tests will show whether it is enough to trouble the established order.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 6.70" | 179 g
Manuel Masiero, 17 Feb 2020 22:17
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 1-14AST-05 Review: Chromebook Competitor Brings MS Office 365

74% Lenovo Ideapad Slim 1-14AST-05 Review: Chromebook Competitor Brings MS Office 365

Slow. Lenovo's 14-inch notebook is supposed to make life difficult for Chromebooks. The device scores with a successful keyboard and a one-year MS Office 365 personal license. Computing power and memory capacity are not convincing. Just under 280 EUR are due for the Ideapad.
AMD A6-9220e | AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Feb 2020 16:08
Cubot KingKong Mini

74% Cubot KingKong Mini Smartphone Review – Handy Mobile Phone from China

It's the little thing that counts. We hadn't tested a smartphone as handy as the Cubot KingKong Mini for a long time. In addition, it is still powerful and offers decent equipment. So is the Cubot mobile phone a real power dwarf?
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 4.00" | 124 g
Florian Schmitt, 17 Feb 2020 15:35
Feb 15, 2020
Huawei Band 4 and Band 4e Review – Using them together also makes sense

Huawei Band 4 and Band 4e Review – Using them together also makes sense

Training partner. While the Huawei Band 4 is the focus of our test, we are also taking a look at the Band 4e in parallel. While the smaller fitness tracker offers significantly less capabilities, it has one cool, extraordinary feature.
0.96" | 20 g
Inge Schwabe, 15 Feb 2020 10:42
Acer Aspire 5 A514 Laptop Review: Not Intel Comet Lake at its Best

79% Acer Aspire 5 A514 Laptop Review: Not Intel Comet Lake at its Best

Underperformer. It may be equipped with Intel's latest 10th gen processor, but almost everything else about the laptop feels rather dated. The Aspire 5 is heavier and larger than many other 14-inch alternatives without offering any notable advantages.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 15 Feb 2020 06:54
Asus ZenBook 14 UM431DA-AM020T

81% Asus ZenBook 14 UM431DA laptop review: Also makes a good impression with Ryzen

Zen-tastic. The Asus ZenBook 14 also makes a good impression with AMD's stronger Ryzen 7 but can't reach its full performance potential despite the fans turning up. With its flat design, the 14-inch laptop stays handy as usual and small features such as the integrated number pad are fun. Our review shows what else is found in the ZenBook 14.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 15 Feb 2020 00:34
Feb 14, 2020
Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite

83% Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite Smartphone Review - Cheaper version of the pen phablet

Cheaper sketches. In order to win over more customers for its stylus-enabled Galaxy Note series, Samsung has released the cheaper version Galaxy Note 10 Lite for the first time. Read our review to find out why we think that this was a good idea.
Samsung Exynos 9810 | ARM Mali-G72 MP18 | 6.70" | 199 g
Florian Schmitt, 14 Feb 2020 12:06
HP Pavilion x360 14 Review: 14-inch convertible with optional pen input

81% HP Pavilion x360 14 Review: 14-inch convertible with optional pen input

Versatile. The HP Pavilion x360 14-dh1153ng attracts attention with its Comet Lake processor, Intel Optane storage and a backlit keyboard. The IPS touchscreen display can also be used with an HP Pen (1MR94AA, not included in scope of delivery).
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 14 Feb 2020 09:25
Intel Frost Canyon NUC offers 6 cores and 12 threads

Intel Frost Canyon NUC offers 6 cores and 12 threads

More than just an office computer! The new Intel Performance Kit NUC10i7FNHAA packs two storage devices, 16 GB of memory and a modern hexa-core SoC into a tiny case. We have summarized here how well the Intel NUC 10 performed in the test.
Intel Core i7-10710U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 697 g
Sebastian Bade, 14 Feb 2020 01:06
Feb 12, 2020
Intel Frost Canyon NUC with Comet Lake i5 SoC in Review

Intel Frost Canyon NUC with Comet Lake i5 SoC in Review

Tiny office PC! Intel's latest NUC series is small but powerful. It packs brand-new more powerful hardware into a well-known case. Find out in our review what the consequences of this upgrade are and what else the new Comet Lake SoC have to offer.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 493 g
Sebastian Bade, 12 Feb 2020 22:04
Schenker XMG Core 15

81% Schenker XMG Core 15 (Tongfang GK5CP6V) Laptop Review: Budget Gamer

Gaming for the masses. The XMG Core 15 from Schenker Technologies is a comparatively light and compact gaming notebook that is available with good equipment for less than 1500 Euros (~$1637). Find out in our test, how the 15-inch notebook fares against the competitors.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2 kg
Florian Glaser, 12 Feb 2020 13:35
Acer Extensa 15 EX215-51 in review: Work horse with a disappointing display

77% Acer Extensa 15 EX215-51 in review: Work horse with a disappointing display

Not well-rounded. Strengths of the Extensa 15 include the Core i5 processor, NVMe SSD, low noise level and the moderate surface temperatures. The system's biggest weakness is the display. At a price of 650 to 700 Euros (~$705 to ~$759), the device is not exactly a bargain, either.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Feb 2020 11:27
Feb 9, 2020
HP Pavilion x360 15 2019 Convertible Review: Don't Buy This Configuration

72% HP Pavilion x360 15 2019 Convertible Review: Don't Buy This Configuration

Way overpriced at $1000. The Pavilion series is supposed to be HP's entry-level lineup of affordable laptops. This particular configuration, however, is egregiously bad because its high asking price does not reflect the low-end 768p touchscreen.
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2020 19:34
Blackview A60

69% Test Blackview A60 Smartphone - Cheap Mobile Phone with Lean Features

It doesn't get much cheaper than that. The Blackview A60 doesn't even cost 70 euros and is still a relatively large smartphone with a waterdrop notch and a decent battery capacity. But a decisive equipment feature has fallen victim to the price...
Mediatek MT6580M | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | 6.10" | 171 g
Florian Schmitt, 09 Feb 2020 07:02
Feb 8, 2020
MSI Alpha 15 A3DDK Laptop Review: A mid-range and power-hungry gaming laptop

79% MSI Alpha 15 A3DDK Laptop Review: A mid-range and power-hungry gaming laptop

Compact gamer. The all-AMD team in the Alpha 15 runs all current games smoothly onto the device's matte, FHD, IPS, 144 Hz and FreeSync compatible 15.6-inch screen. However, its comparatively high power requirements take their toll.
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H | AMD Radeon RX 5500M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Feb 2020 23:43
Feb 6, 2020
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Laptop Review: An affordable office device with a Comet Lake processor

82% Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Laptop Review: An affordable office device with a Comet Lake processor

A modern look with many connections. The ThinkBook range is the link between the ThinkPad and IdeaPad series. The inexpensive entry-level laptop should not only convince home users, though. In this review, we will clarify whether the ThinkBook 15 can master everyday office life.
Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Sebastian Bade, 06 Feb 2020 11:04
Feb 5, 2020
HP 15s-fq1556ng

79% HP Notebook 15s Laptop Review: With Ice Lake CPU and Slim Design

Pretty and affordable. At first glance, the HP 15s offers a decent impression and shows the strengths and weaknesses corresponding to its price class. But first, the user will have to turn off the fan, which is a bit too eager, and there are some small glitches in the graphics. Our review shows what else the 15s-fq1556ng has to offer.
Intel Core i5-1035G1 | Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Mike Wobker, 05 Feb 2020 17:31
Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019: Entry-Level Pro with Touch Bar in review

91% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019: Entry-Level Pro with Touch Bar in review

Now with quad-core and Touch Bar. Apple unifies the MacBook Pro 13 and equips the entry-level model with a Touch Bar as well as a fast quad-core processor. There are still big differences inside the case, which has an effect on the performance. Is the less expensive model still the better choice?
Intel Core i5-8257U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Feb 2020 12:58
MSI Modern 15 A10RB Laptop Review: The Dell XPS 15 Lite

80% MSI Modern 15 A10RB Laptop Review: The Dell XPS 15 Lite

Create in style. The Modern 15 is fit for budget-conscious users who need more power than the typical Ultrabook without spending too much on heavier higher-end options equipped with Core H CPUs and GeForce GTX GPUs.
Intel Core i7-10510U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 15.60" | 1.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 Feb 2020 06:13
Jan 31, 2020
Three True Wireless Headsets in Comparison: more expensive is not necessarily better

Three True Wireless Headsets in Comparison: more expensive is not necessarily better

Battle of the buds! Three current TWS headphones in comparison. While Huawei's FreeBuds 3 and Samsung's Galaxy Buds are two popular contestants from the mid-range price range, Redmi's AirDots are noticeably cheaper. The latter turned out to be a welcome surprise.
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Jan 2020 22:29
Apple Macbook Air 2019 in Review: Now with True Tone, but the fan is still annoying

86% Apple Macbook Air 2019 in Review: Now with True Tone, but the fan is still annoying

Small Update with True Tone Display The 2019 MacBook Air is just a minor update. Apple's smallest laptop now supports True Tone for the screen, so the color temperature is automatically adjusted to the environment. Otherwise, there is not much change, and we still get the annoying fan. At least the price is a bit lower.
Intel Core i5-8210Y | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 31 Jan 2020 14:14
The new TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE also prefers the classic watch design, but this time it comes without the leather watch band.

Testing the TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE from Mobvoi

Finally Mobvoi has also released the 4G/LTE model of the TicWatch Pro in Germany. The smartwatch is connected to the mobile network via eSIM even without a smartphone, so you can directly call or get messages using the smartwatch. We ran a brief test on this smartwatch.
Daniel Puschina, 31 Jan 2020 11:21
Hands-on: Corsair IronClaw RGB gaming mouse — Class-leading sensor performance at a wallet-friendly price

Hands-on: Corsair IronClaw RGB gaming mouse — Class-leading sensor performance at a wallet-friendly price

Built for the kill. The Corsair IronClaw RGB gaming mouse is designed for FPS/MOBA gamers and features the high-end PMW3391 optical sensor for unparalleled resolution and accurate tracking. The IronClaw RGB looks to offer the right balance of features and pricing, and it provides gamers with a variety of customization options. Are these enough reasons to pick up the IronClaw RGB as your next weapon of choice for world domination? Let's find out in our hands-on review.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Jan 2020 05:35
Jan 30, 2020
Huawei P30 Lite New Edition Smartphone Review – High-End Memory

79% Huawei P30 Lite New Edition Smartphone Review – High-End Memory

Virtue born from necessity? Huawei has re-released the P30 Lite as the New Edition, which has a lot of storage space compared to other devices in its price class and a front camera with a few extra megapixels. In this review, we will see whether this recipe still produces an up-to-date smartphone.
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | 6.15" | 159 g
Florian Schmitt, 30 Jan 2020 14:38
Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora 360 - digital RGB LED upgrade for a modular AIO

Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora 360 - digital RGB LED upgrade for a modular AIO

A polar bear with RGB lighting! Alphacool has been in the market with various water cooler components for many years, and the company offers both custom water cooler solutions as well as AIO designs. The Eisbaer series attempts to combine the benefits of both worlds. In addition, Alphacool's latest Aurora model includes RGB lighting and an improved pump. Find out how the 360 mm radiator-equipped model performed in our review.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | NVIDIA Titan RTX | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 30 Jan 2020 10:44
Jan 29, 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 in review: Still a very good multimedia laptop in 2020?

89% Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 in review: Still a very good multimedia laptop in 2020?

Is the expensive Core i9 worth it? The MacBook Pro 15 2019 is also available with the Intel Core i9-9980HK. However, the cooling system is already at its limits with the smaller processors, so the upgrade is hardly worth it. The GPU upgrade to the Radeon Pro Vega 20 from AMD on the other hand makes more sense.
Intel Core i9-9980HK | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 15.40" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 29 Jan 2020 12:04
Lenovo IdeaPad S540

81% Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML laptop review: Terrific battery life

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Not only did the 15-inch IdeaPad S540-15IML impress in our test with a high-quality metal case but also with an excellent battery life. However, we really can't understand why Lenovo opted for a glossy display.
Intel Core i5-10210U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 29 Jan 2020 01:25
Jan 28, 2020
Asus VivoBook 17 M712DA-AU017T

76% Asus VivoBook 17 M712DA Laptop Review: Cheap 17-incher

Wide and flat. The Asus VivoBook 17 is big, cheap and it offers a Ryzen CPU from AMD. Read our review to find out what kind of impact the low price of only 600 Euros (~$660) has had on the rest of the hardware.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 17.30" | 2.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 28 Jan 2020 12:25
Nokia 2.3 Review - Smartphone with long battery life and Android One for little money

74% Nokia 2.3 Review - Smartphone with long battery life and Android One for little money

Value for money. HMD Global offers with the Nokia 2 a cheap entry-level smartphone, which is equipped with Android One and thus also promises the upcoming update to Android 11. You can find out what the phone has to offer beyond long updates in the review.
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 6.20" | 183 g
Daniel Schmidt, 28 Jan 2020 04:10
Wiko Y80 Review - A lot of smartphone for under 100 Euro

74% Wiko Y80 Review - A lot of smartphone for under 100 Euro

For little money. The Wiko Y80 appeals to price-conscious users in particular and is a classic entry-level smartphone that attracts with a strong battery and a dual camera. Whether the calculation works out, you can read in the review.
UNISOC SC9863A | PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322 | 5.99" | 185 g
Daniel Schmidt, 28 Jan 2020 03:48
Jan 27, 2020
MSI Modern 14 A10RB Laptop Review: Lighter than it Looks

81% MSI Modern 14 A10RB Laptop Review: Lighter than it Looks

For the modern office. MSI's latest mid-range office laptop for content creators offers Comet Lake-U, GeForce MX250 graphics, and a well-calibrated 14-inch 1080p display all for under $900 USD and at a weight of just 1.2 kg. Its advantages are clear, but some of its disadvantages are just glaring.
Intel Core i5-10210U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 27 Jan 2020 20:22
Jan 26, 2020
Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Smartwatch Review – No GPS, but Super Cheap

Huami Amazfit Bip Lite Smartwatch Review – No GPS, but Super Cheap

Dependent. With a slightly larger battery and a new Bluetooth version, the Amazfit Bip Lite has a few advantages compared to the 2018 Amazfit Bip. However, other than a few sensors, it also lacks a GPS. As a result, the accuracy of the outdoor workout data depends on the connected smartphone, which can lead to problems, as our review will show.
1.28" | 18 g
Inge Schwabe, 26 Jan 2020 14:09
Jan 25, 2020
Lenovo Chromebook S340-14T Review: This simple Chromebook has a low-reflection touchscreen

81% Lenovo Chromebook S340-14T Review: This simple Chromebook has a low-reflection touchscreen

Affordable typewriter with internet access. Lenovo's 14-inch Chromebook has an IPS touchscreen display, silent operation, and a good battery life. Some sacrifices will have to be made in terms of RAM and storage size, though.
Intel Celeron N4000 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 25 Jan 2020 15:20
Lenovo IdeaPad S740-15IRH Laptop Review: Best and Priciest IdeaPad Yet

86% Lenovo IdeaPad S740-15IRH Laptop Review: Best and Priciest IdeaPad Yet

A good idea? Although the IdeaPad name is commonly associated with inexpensive entry-level to mid-range offerings, the IdeaPad S740 is easily the most luxurious and powerful in its family. The big catch is that it'll cost you almost as much as the more well-known Dell XPS 15 or HP Spectre x360 15.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 Jan 2020 10:11
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