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Oct 12, 2019
Honor Band 5 Fitness Tracker Review

Honor Band 5 Fitness Tracker Review: A Xiaomi Mi Band 4 alternative with hardly any weaknesses

Smart Band evolution. The Honor Band 5 hardly differs from its predecessor, at least visually. Nevertheless, Honor wants to have achieved some improvements with the fifth edition of its fitness tracker. Read on to find out what these are and what our major criticism of the Honor Band 5 is.
Marcus Herbrich, 12 Oct 2019 00:59
Oct 11, 2019
Dell G7 15 7590 Laptop Review: Alienware Performance for Less

82% Dell G7 15 7590 Laptop Review: Alienware Performance for Less

Mid-range Gaming with High-end Options. Dell advertises its G7 15 as a mid-range gaming machine and a step below the enthusiast Alienware series. In reality, the latest G7 carries many of the same configurable options as the latest Alienware including octa-core Core i9 and GeForce RTX 2080 options.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 11 Oct 2019 19:04
Amazfit Verge Lite

Tried it: Amazfit Verge Lite Smartwatch Reviewed

Endurance runner. It is cheap and almost inconspicuous, but the Lite version of the Amazfit Verge from Huami has it all: The manufacturer promises a battery life of up to 20 days. In addition, the smart watch has its own GPS receiver, measures the pulse around the clock and is incredibly affordable. What the watch can do for just 89 euros, our test clarifies.
Inge Schwabe, 11 Oct 2019 11:12
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

87% Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max Smartphone Review: A leap forwards or more of the same?

Max reloaded - Apple returns with three new iPhones, just as it did last year. The biggest and heaviest among them is the iPhone 11 Pro Max, which aims to convince those who like big screens and even photographers with its high-quality triple rear-facing cameras. We put Apple's latest most expensive iPhone under the microscope in this live review.
Update: Live Review finished.
Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic GPU | 6.50" | 226 g
Florian Schmitt, 10 Oct 2019 23:47
Oct 10, 2019
Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GW Review: With a fast 240-Hz display

82% Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GW Review: With a fast 240-Hz display

RGB light show. In the third generation of the ROG Strix Scar, Asus again bets on a lot of RGB illumination. However, what is under the hood is much more important. We have already tested a similar model based on an Intel Core i9, and now we are looking at the slightly more affordable ROG Strix Scar with the Core i7. Find out in this review whether this is the more sensible alternative.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 10 Oct 2019 03:48
Oct 9, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G Smartphone Review: A foldable handset with an air of confidence

86% Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G Smartphone Review: A foldable handset with an air of confidence

Nothing for moaners - The Galaxy Fold is the first commercially available foldable smartphone, a device that Samsung has revised after its failed launch earlier this year. Read on to find out whether the changes have been worthwhile and what the Galaxy Fold offers in this detailed review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 7.30" | 276 g
Daniel Schmidt, 09 Oct 2019 20:54
Oct 8, 2019
OnePlus 7T

86% OnePlus 7T smartphone review: A large package of improvements

The Pro becomes normal. The OnePlus 7T is a powerful update from its predecessor and comes with many features previously reserved for the "Pro" model. This sounds like a good thing for all buyers, but you'll find out in this review if the budget high-end phone is really worth it.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.55" | 190 g
Florian Schmitt, 08 Oct 2019 20:59
HP ZBook 15u G6

81% HP ZBook 15u G6 Laptop Review: High-contrast 4K screen shortens battery life

Disappointing Whiskey Lake upgrade. The sixth generation of HP's ZBook 15u workstation offers a wide range of configuration options. For example, there is a 4K display, an Intel Core i7 CPU and a dedicated GPU available for around $2000. Find out if it is worth changing to this new model or whether users should rather stick to the predecessor in this review.
Intel Core i7-8565U | AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 15.60" | 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 08 Oct 2019 18:52
Dell G3 15 3590 Laptop Review: Inexpensive with Easy Upgrades

79% Dell G3 15 3590 Laptop Review: Inexpensive with Easy Upgrades

All the basics. The G3 series is home to Dell's most affordable lineup of entry-level gaming laptops. This latest iteration gets the job done well for the price even if it doesn't do very much to buck the trend commonly associated with budget gaming machines.
Intel Core i5-9300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Oct 2019 18:10
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX Review - High-end Nvidia GPU with a custom cooling solution

KFA2 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti EX Review - High-end Nvidia GPU with a custom cooling solution

Extremely fast! These days you can find RTX-branded GPUs in almost all price segments. The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is the highest tier consumer GPU that Nvidia currently sells. We ...
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 08 Oct 2019 13:18
Oct 7, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad L580 Laptop Review: Reliable office notebook with a good keyboard

84% Lenovo ThinkPad L580 Laptop Review: Reliable office notebook with a good keyboard

All you need in the office. Those who are looking for an affordable laptop for the office will invariably encounter Lenovo's L series. We are testing the 15.6-inch L580 that is able to convince particularly with its good input devices.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Oct 2019 18:48
HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Laptop Review: HP Convertible impresses in almost every way

88% HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 Laptop Review: HP Convertible impresses in almost every way

Elite convertible with a matte SureView screen. Convertibles offer more flexibility than regular clamshell notebooks. Business convertibles like the HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 offer even more flexibility than consumer devices. With plenty of features & high-quality components, the HP EliteBook x360 830 G6 is a successful convertible, as there are barely any weak points to this HP laptop.
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Oct 2019 17:00
ASUS ROG G703GXR

86% ASUS ROG G703GXR Laptop Review: A high-end old-school gamer

Large chassis, high performance. The ASUS ROG G703GXR is a classic desktop replacement gaming laptop that focuses on performance and features. Read on to find out how this 17.3-inch wins out against its more compact competitors.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 07 Oct 2019 00:43
Oct 6, 2019
HP ZBook 14u G6 laptop review: The mobile workstation has problems with performance

81% HP ZBook 14u G6 laptop review: The mobile workstation has problems with performance

EliteBook with professional graphics. With the ZBook 14u G6, Hewlett Packard delivers a mobile workstation that offers good input devices and a great display. In addition, there's also a docking port, good battery life and a Thunderbolt 3 port. However, the laptop isn't able to fully develop its computing power.
Intel Core i7-8565U | AMD Radeon Pro WX 3200 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 Oct 2019 22:11
Oct 5, 2019
Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7-1065G7 Review: Faster Than Any XPS 13 Before It

86% Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i7-1065G7 Review: Faster Than Any XPS 13 Before It

The Intel Athena Poster Child. With mobile AMD Ryzen finally catching up to Intel's long-running ULV Core U series, all eyes have been on Ice Lake and Comet Lake-U to see how Intel would respond. Pressure has been on Dell to knock it out of the park with its second generation XPS 13 2-in-1 especially since it is the first to ship with the Ice Lake Core i7-1065G7. The flagship convertible mostly succeeds with a few caveats.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 13.40" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2019 21:47
Oct 3, 2019
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14API Review: Ryzen 5 raises the bar

81% Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14API Review: Ryzen 5 raises the bar

Decent home convertible. Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 14API features a Ryzen 5 APU, dual-channel RAM, and an NVMe SSD. In addition to finger input, its IPS touchscreen display also supports the optional Lenovo Active Pen 2.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 03 Oct 2019 22:38
Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 laptop review: Good performance, but no real innovation

91% Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 laptop review: Good performance, but no real innovation

Still top? Apple has provided its beloved MacBook Pro 13 with 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports, an updated processor, as well as a revised Butterfly keyboard. But is that enough to keep playing in the subnotebook upper league in 2019?
Intel Core i5-8279U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 03 Oct 2019 02:02
Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL Review: A great all-rounder with only one real weakness

85% Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL Review: A great all-rounder with only one real weakness

Almost an ultrabook. The 15-inch all-rounder brings a GTX 1650 Max-Q in an elegant, slim aluminum case and is able to draw some attention with many positive values in the test. These include the bright, high-contrast display and the fast SSD, for example. However, it also shows a significant weakness.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Christian Hintze, 03 Oct 2019 00:19
Oct 2, 2019
MSI GL75 9SEK Laptop Review - An average mid-range gaming laptop with loud fans

83% MSI GL75 9SEK Laptop Review - An average mid-range gaming laptop with loud fans

Loud and proud. The MSI GL75 checks all the right boxes for a 2019 mid-range gaming laptop. Features like a high-refresh rate display and a per-key RGB backlit keyboard are nice additions, but fan noise and coil whine spoil an otherwise adequate package.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.5 kg
Sam Medley, 02 Oct 2019 20:10
Dell Latitude 3400 Laptop Review: An affordable business laptop with long battery life

83% Dell Latitude 3400 Laptop Review: An affordable business laptop with long battery life

A business beginner. The Dell Latitude 3400 scores well for its long battery life, good keyboard and extensive ports. However, its dim and low-contrast display will not set the world alight, despite it being a matte IPS panel. Read on to find out how this 14-inch business laptop gets on in our tests.
Intel Core i3-8145U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 02 Oct 2019 15:21
Review AVM FritzBox 7590: Operation and functional range are the trumps

Review AVM FritzBox 7590: Operation and functional range are the trumps

Functional giant! The Fritzbox 7590 is AVM's current top model and offers WLAN router functionality as well as a DSL modem, DECT telephony, WLAN mesh and limited smart home features. We look at the top model in the test.
Klaus Hinum, 02 Oct 2019 10:33
MSI GL65 9SEK Laptop Review: Much More Portable than the GL63

81% MSI GL65 9SEK Laptop Review: Much More Portable than the GL63

4 hours of battery life... at most. The GL65 is a huge upgrade over the GL63 in terms of visuals, weight, performance, and size. On the other hand, other key aspects like battery life, ports, brightness, and display quality have barely changed at all. This $1500 mid-range gaming machine can sometimes feel like a budget gaming laptop at times.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 02 Oct 2019 10:31
Apple iPhone 11 Smartphone Review: More than just an affordable Apple smartphone

87% Apple iPhone 11 Smartphone Review: More than just an affordable Apple smartphone

Colourful - New colours, dual rear-facing cameras, Wi-Fi 6 and a bigger battery; those are the improvements that the iPhone 11 has over the iPhone XR in a nutshell. Read in our detailed live review to see whether the cheapest of this year's iPhones can live up to expectations.
Update: Live Review completed.
Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic GPU | 6.10" | 194 g
Daniel Schmidt, 02 Oct 2019 00:19
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Smartphone Review: Triple rear-facing cameras and more power than you could shake a stick at

88% Apple iPhone 11 Pro Smartphone Review: Triple rear-facing cameras and more power than you could shake a stick at

A compact luxury - The smaller of the two iPhone Pros is also probably the most compact flagship smartphone on the market. Apple equips the 5.8-inch device with triple rear-facing cameras, a larger battery and W-iFi 6 among other changes from last year's model. The iPhone 11 Pro does not include a 5G modem, nor is there a 5G SKU either. Read on in our live review to find out whether this latest iPhone will be crowned the best smartphone of 2019.
Update: Live Review finished.
Apple A13 Bionic | Apple A13 Bionic GPU | 5.80" | 188 g
Daniel Schmidt, 01 Oct 2019 20:19
Oct 1, 2019
Lenovo Legion Y740 Laptop Review: Only a small CPU upgrade

85% Lenovo Legion Y740 Laptop Review: Only a small CPU upgrade

The second coming. The Lenovo Legion Y740 returns to our offices, but this time with a small performance upgrade over the version that we originally tested. The 15-inch gaming laptop fared well last time during our tests, so we are intrigued to see the effect that the upgrade from an 8th to a 9th generation Intel Core processor has. Read on to find out what effect this has, or whether it is a superficial upgrade.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sebastian Bade, 01 Oct 2019 14:56
Sep 30, 2019
Asus ZenBook 15 UX534F Laptop Review: Look Like an Ultrabook, Play Like a Gamer

83% Asus ZenBook 15 UX534F Laptop Review: Look Like an Ultrabook, Play Like a Gamer

Ultrabook-gaming hybrid. The Zenbook 15 is one of the very few laptops equipped with an Intel U-series CPU and a GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU for an impressive level of gaming performance relative to the compact chassis size. It strikes an excellent balance between the portability and long runtimes of a traditional Ultrabook while offering enough GPU power to play the latest games at 1080p. ScreenPad 2.0 looks crisper and feels smoother than before, but its associated price premium remains a tough sell.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Sep 2019 18:14
Dell Latitude 7200 2-in-1 Laptop Review: The hybrid device leaves a good impression despite its yielding keyboard

89% Dell Latitude 7200 2-in-1 Laptop Review: The hybrid device leaves a good impression despite its yielding keyboard

The changing business display. With the Dell Latitude 7200 2-in-1, the Texan manufacturer has a competitor for Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 on the market. Especially corporate customers should be impressed with features such as built-in LTE. The design-related instability of the keyboard represents the biggest disadvantage of this Dell laptop.
Intel Core i5-8365U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 12.30" | 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 30 Sep 2019 14:57
FIFA 20

FIFA 20 Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

New Features, Old Technology. While EA has added a new game mode called Volta to FIFA 20, the latest game in the FIFA franchise remains based on the same engine that underpinned its predecessor. EA has made one change though, which forces FIFA 20 to run in DirectX 12. Read on to find out what implications this has for system requirements and how FIFA 20 performs on several desktop PCs, laptops and GPUs.
Florian Glaser, 30 Sep 2019 14:39
Lenovo IdeaPad L340-15IRH

77% Lenovo IdeaPad L340 Gaming laptop review: Stiff ClickPad impacts gaming fun

The low price is the biggest plus. Lenovo has polished the chassis of the V155 a bit and put cheap, but also game-ready hardware into the 15-inch case. The result is the IdeaPad L340 Gaming, which has a price of less than 800 Euros (~$872). Of course, there is no high-end gaming here. In our review, we will show exactly where compromises need to be made.
Intel Core i5-9300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Mike Wobker, 30 Sep 2019 07:07
Sep 27, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 laptop review: The 4K display offers excellent image quality but requires a lot of energy

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T590 laptop review: The 4K display offers excellent image quality but requires a lot of energy

Image quality vs. battery life. The standard 1080p display in the ThinkPad T590 wasn't able to convince us in our review. Fortunately, Lenovo offers an optional 4K matte display that provides excellent image quality. However, you have to accept a loss in battery life in exchange.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Sep 2019 18:16
Review XIDU PhilBook Max Convertible: Dark touch screen and little performance

74% Review XIDU PhilBook Max Convertible: Dark touch screen and little performance

Too expensive. The PhilBook Max is a 14.1 inch convertible for just over 400 euros. The equipment is fine, but the manufacturer XIDU unfortunately relies on a dark display and a slow Celeron processor.
Intel Celeron J3355 | Intel HD Graphics 500 | 14.10" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Sep 2019 16:07
Dell XPS 15 7590 Laptop Review: Is the base model with Core i5 and FHD panel sufficient?

86% Dell XPS 15 7590 Laptop Review: Is the base model with Core i5 and FHD panel sufficient?

A good multimedia notebook. Dell is one of the few manufacturers that also offers its 15-inch premium notebook without a dedicated graphics card. Is the version with the integrated GPU perhaps even the better choice if you don't want to use your laptop for gaming?
Intel Core i5-9300H | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Sep 2019 03:13
Sep 26, 2019
Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 MK1 Laptop Review

81% Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 MK1 Laptop Review

A tough cookie. The latest 14-inch Toughbook addresses many of the shortcomings of last year's model while retaining compatibility with all last generation accessories.
Intel Core i5-8365U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Sep 2019 10:16
Aspire 7 A715 Laptop Review: Acer's upgrade giant with gaming potential and long battery life

84% Aspire 7 A715 Laptop Review: Acer's upgrade giant with gaming potential and long battery life

All-rounder with endurance. Acer's well-equipped 15.6-inch multimedia all-rounder handles all current computer games and represents them smoothly on the matte, Full HD, IPS display. A surprise is the excellent battery life.
Intel Core i5-9300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 26 Sep 2019 09:31
Sep 25, 2019
SK Hynix Gold S31 SSD Benchmarked

SK Hynix Gold S31 SSD Benchmarked

Gold performance for cheap. If you're in the market for an inexpensive 2.5-inch SATA III SSD, then the new SK Hynix Gold S31 should do the trick. The 250 GB version starts at just under $50.
Allen Ngo, 25 Sep 2019 18:48
Lenovo ThinkPad T495s Review: The AMD business laptop is good, but the fan is annoying

88% Lenovo ThinkPad T495s Review: The AMD business laptop is good, but the fan is annoying

More affordable is better? The ThinkPad T495s with the Ryzen 7 Pro 3700U is a serious alternative to the Intel-based T490s. The price in particular makes the device very interesting, since there are not many compromises compared to the Intel model.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Sep 2019 16:42
Sep 24, 2019
HP ProBook 455R G6

80% HP ProBook 455R G6 Laptop Review: Better battery life thanks to Zen+

Improved multi-core performance too. The improved Zen+ cores of Raven Ridge APUs promise lower power consumption while also delivering slightly higher clock speeds than their predecessors. At first glance, the HP ProBook 455R G6 should also benefit from these innovations, which is reason enough for us to check how the business laptop compares against its predecessor. Read on to find out how this Ryzen 5 3500U 15.6-inch laptop performs in our tests.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 2 kg
Mike Wobker, 24 Sep 2019 19:12
Sep 21, 2019
No RTX? No Problem — Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti Base Model Laptop Review

84% No RTX? No Problem — Razer Blade 15 GTX 1660 Ti Base Model Laptop Review

Faster than any other Blade 15 GTX laptop. The GTX 1660 Ti is only marginally slower than the RTX 2060 in raw GPU horsepower while retailing for hundreds less and it manages to outperform the fastest Blade 15 Pascal configuration. Some hidden drawbacks like the slightly less accurate display and slower CPU performance detract only little from the overall experience.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Sep 2019 20:44
Dell Latitude 7400 Laptop Review: Even the high end is not free from weaknesses

87% Dell Latitude 7400 Laptop Review: Even the high end is not free from weaknesses

Business High End. Dell's 14-inch business laptop boasts a long battery life, an excellent keyboard and a fast NVMe SSD. The matte IPS display, however, could have a greater maximum brightness. In addition, the fan emits a high-pitched whistling noise.
Intel Core i7-8665U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 21 Sep 2019 19:10
Sep 20, 2019
Lenovo V155-15API

75% Lenovo V155 Review: Budget laptop turns out as a storage giant

Optical drive optional. Lenovo advertises the V155 as a productivity platform for businesses. But a first glance at the notebook shows that buyers are looking at a device in one of the lower price ranges. Apart from this impression, our test reveals the real performance of the V155.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 20 Sep 2019 03:06
Sep 19, 2019
HP Spectre x360 13 Review: classy convertible foiled by its display

86% HP Spectre x360 13 Review: classy convertible foiled by its display

Eye candy. HP's Spectre x360 13 is a premium compact convertible that is powerful enough for day to day tasks and challenges, and it is equipped with a highly reflective 1080p display that could have been brighter.
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Sep 2019 23:22
 

81% ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 UM462DA Convertible Review: A solid all-rounder, but not for outdoors

For number games The ZenBook Flip 14 attracts attention, not least because of its numeric keypad, which ASUS integrates within its trackpad. The pretty-looking convertible has a 360° hinge and packs an AMD processor, with a stylish design that puts it on par with its competitors. Laptops with AMD processors are on the rise, but currently remain rare. Read on to find out how the ZenBook Flip 14 fares in our tests.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Inge Schwabe, 19 Sep 2019 22:28
Lenovo ThinkPad E495 Laptop Review: Inexpensive office device with a lot of power, but without keyboard illumination

84% Lenovo ThinkPad E495 Laptop Review: Inexpensive office device with a lot of power, but without keyboard illumination

The AMD ThinkPad is slowed down in terms of equipment. The ThinkPad E495 offers more power than the Intel equivalent with its AMD Ryzen SoC, but the low-priced laptop is unnecessarily slowed down by the manufacturer in terms of equipment.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Sep 2019 08:22
Sep 18, 2019
ZenBook on Steroids: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581 Laptop Review

83% ZenBook on Steroids: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo UX581 Laptop Review

Two 4K screens on one laptop. Asus' latest ScreenPad Plus makes the Apple Touch Bar look like child's play. The unlocked Core i9 CPU, GeForce RTX graphics, 1 TB Samsung SSD, and soldered 32 GB of RAM are hefty specifications that come with an equally hefty chassis and price.
Intel Core i9-9980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 18 Sep 2019 16:44
Alcatel 3 2019

76% Alcatel 3 (2019) Smartphone Review: A cheap handset that runs smoothly

Surprisingly good. The Alcatel 3 (2019) immediately impressed us with its smooth performance. Read on to find out what hardware allows the 180-Euro (~US$199) device to perform so surprisingly well.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.90" | 145 g
Mike Wobker, 18 Sep 2019 15:26
Sep 17, 2019
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 Laptop Review: An extremely bright convertible with a matte touchscreen and privacy features

88% HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 Laptop Review: An extremely bright convertible with a matte touchscreen and privacy features

As bright as can be. HP is one of the few OEMs that sells business laptops with bright optional displays. The EliteBook x360 1030 G3 is one such device, which has an optional 700 cd/m² display. Read on to find out whether the display can live up to its billing and how it affects battery life. We shall be looking at the Sure View privacy filter that HP incorporates too.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 17 Sep 2019 13:41
Review of the Motorola One Action Smartphone

78% Motorola One Action Review: Motorola smartphone unfit for YouTube fans

Always in action? Motorola expands its One series with an industry first: A smartphone with an action camera. The Android One smartphone leaves a good impression as a whole package. However, it is not the perfect companion for everyone.
Samsung Exynos 9609 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.30" | 176 g
Marcus Herbrich, 17 Sep 2019 12:35
Sep 16, 2019
Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Review: The well-rounded mid-range gaming notebook is unable to reach its full performance potential

78% Lenovo IdeaPad L340-17IRH Review: The well-rounded mid-range gaming notebook is unable to reach its full performance potential

Discrete gamer. Thanks to the Core i5-9300H processor and the GeForce GTX-1650 graphics core, the IdeaPad is able to bring all the current computer games smoothly to the matte 17.3-inch display (FHD, IPS). They are accompanied by a NVMe SSD, 16 GB of working memory, and a good battery life. Unfortunately, the working memory is only able to run in single-channel mode.
Intel Core i5-9300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Sep 2019 21:22
Sep 13, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 with Full HD laptop review: Brighter and longer battery life

91% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 with Full HD laptop review: Brighter and longer battery life

The better display for mobile use. After the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 with the matte WQHD display, we now take a look at the matte low-power 1080p panel with an advertised brightness of 400 nits.
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Sep 2019 20:52
Double Trouble: HP Omen X 2S 15 Laptop Review

82% Double Trouble: HP Omen X 2S 15 Laptop Review

The HP ScreenPad. Like Asus, HP is convinced that two screens is better than one. While the second screen on the Omen X 2S 15 is definitely crisper than what the Asus VivoBook S15 has to offer, be prepared for a lot of glare and potential brightness issues.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 13 Sep 2019 17:36
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Review: The WQHD HDR panel convinces in the test, but makes only limited sense in an office laptop

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Review: The WQHD HDR panel convinces in the test, but makes only limited sense in an office laptop

More pixels and less battery life. Like the ThinkPad X1 Extreme before it, the 14-inch ThinkPad T490 also gets a higher resolution WQHD panel with 100% AdobeRGB color-space coverage. The excellent image quality is countered by a reflective display surface and increased power consumption.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Sep 2019 15:20
KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 Super (1-Click OC) - Custom RTX 2060 Super Series Model in Review

KFA2 GeForce RTX 2060 Super (1-Click OC) - Custom RTX 2060 Super Series Model in Review

RGB not required! After the release of Nvidia's Super graphics cards, manufacturers have now released their own versions of the new GeForce cards. Here, we take a closer look at the model from KFA2. In this review we try to determine whether the KFA 2 GeForce RTX 2060 Super 1-Click OC is worth it or if the Nvidia reference design is the better choice.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 13 Sep 2019 12:38
Control

Control Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Artistic synthesis. Developed by Remedy Entertainment, Control is a story-driven action-adventure that sends the main character through a constantly changing building. Read on to find out how this visual extravaganza plays on various desktop and laptop GPUs.
Florian Glaser, 13 Sep 2019 12:15
Lenovo ThinkPad T495 Review: business laptop with AMD processor, long battery life, and good display

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T495 Review: business laptop with AMD processor, long battery life, and good display

AMD is the better choice. Lenovo's ThinkPad T495 is finally a full-fledged AMD business notebook with almost no compromises compared to its T490 sibling with Intel CPU. It might even be the better choice for many office users thanks to its lower price.
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Sep 2019 04:05
Sep 12, 2019
Asus VivoBook 14 X403FA Review: The elegant subnotebook offers a lot of endurance

84% Asus VivoBook 14 X403FA Review: The elegant subnotebook offers a lot of endurance

It runs, and runs and runs. Asus has equipped the VivoBook 14 with a 72-Wh battery that ensures an excellent battery life. The rest of the equipment is also right: a Core-i5 processor, 16 GB of working memory (dual-channel mode), an SSD, and a matte IPS display. A Windows operating system is not included.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Sep 2019 14:05
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Smartphone Review: Optimised SoC promises better runtimes

88% Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Smartphone Review: Optimised SoC promises better runtimes

The S-Pen and stunning display once again distinguish the Galaxy Note from its Galaxy S sibling. This year’s Galaxy Note is the first to feature a newer SoC than the Galaxy S that preceded it, so it will be intriguing to see what improvements the Exynos 9825 brings over the Exynos 9820. In many ways, the Note 10+ is a re-bodied Galaxy S10+ with a few tweaks and omissions. Read on to find out how the Note 10+ performs in this live review.
Update: Live Review completed.
Samsung Exynos 9825 | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 | 6.80" | 196 g
Daniel Schmidt, 12 Sep 2019 00:29
Sep 11, 2019
Acer Swift 3 SF314-54 Laptop Review: An all-rounder at a great price

83% Acer Swift 3 SF314-54 Laptop Review: An all-rounder at a great price

Long-lasting. Acer's 14-inch model boasts a sleek, slim body, a Kaby Lake processor and good battery life. The rest of the equipment does not disappoint either: NVMe-SSD, matte IPS screen, key illumination. The RAM is a bit meager with 4 GB. The operating system is Windows 10 Home in S mode. The total package costs almost 400 Euros (~$444).
Intel Pentium Gold 4417U | Intel HD Graphics 610 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Sep 2019 12:45
Sep 10, 2019
Dell Latitude 7300 Laptop Review: business subnotebook falls short of its performance goals

87% Dell Latitude 7300 Laptop Review: business subnotebook falls short of its performance goals

Small business professional with exceptional battery life. Intel's Whiskey Lake CPUs found their way into Dell's Latitude series. The redesigned Latitude 7300 features one as well, and it surprised us with its decent upgradeability (RAM) and long battery life. Unfortunately, not all that glitters is gold, and the laptop's CPU performance was the fly in the ointment.
Intel Core i7-8665U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 10 Sep 2019 23:33
Hot Ice: Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i3 Laptop Review

86% Hot Ice: Dell XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 Core i3 Laptop Review

Ice(Lake)borne. Dell's latest XPS convertible is unlike most Ultrabooks or convertibles we've tested this year simply because it checks off a long laundry list of uncommon features: Ice Lake-U, MagLev keyboard, vapor chamber, 13.4-inch touchscreen, and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The result is a travel-friendly convertible with one of the brightest and most well-calibrated displays we've seen for its category. Unfortunately, you'll have to give up some upgrades along the way that may impact longevity.
Intel Core i3-1005G1 | Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU) | 13.40" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 10 Sep 2019 10:32
Sep 9, 2019
Xiaomi Mi A3

78% Xiaomi Mi A3 Smartphone Review – The price-performance king again!

Slimmed-down or improved? The Xiaomi Mi A3 again aims to offer a lot of mid-range features for little money. However, actually we are not only seeing improvements compared to the predecessor. Find out in our test whether the 2019 model is still worth it.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | 6.09" | 173.8 g
Florian Schmitt, 09 Sep 2019 16:37
Samsung Galaxy Note 10

86% Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Smartphone Review: Still the best business smartphone?

Is the Galaxy Note 10 merely a smaller version of the Note 10+, or is there more at hand? Well, the smaller battery, display, RAM, and storage all suggest so, but the Note 10 is more than just a scaled-down Note 10+. The inclusion of an S Pen should still help the Note 10 appeal to business users, as will it being cheaper than the Note 10+ too. Read on in this live review to find out our thoughts on this year’s baby Galaxy Note.
Update: Live Review finished.
Samsung Exynos 9825 | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 | 6.30" | 168 g
Florian Schmitt, 09 Sep 2019 15:13
Sep 6, 2019
The Area-51m mini-me: Dell Alienware m15 R2 Laptop Review

83% The Area-51m mini-me: Dell Alienware m15 R2 Laptop Review

Those CPU temperatures — yikes! If you've ever wanted the 17.3-inch Alienware Area-51m desktop replacement but wished it was smaller, then the 15.6-inch Alienware m15 R2 should fit the bill. The new model is a complete design overhaul of last year's Alienware m15 R1 that unfortunately feels more like a lateral step sideways instead of a big leap forward.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 06 Sep 2019 08:06
Sep 5, 2019
Acer Predator Helios 700

83% Acer Predator Helios 700 Laptop Review: Innovative gaming laptop with a lot of features

Switch it, baby. The brand-new Acer Predator Helios 700 is definitely one of the most exciting gaming notebooks of 2019. The positioning of its keyboard and touchpad can be changed thanks to a sliding mechanism, which gives the 17-inch device access to a lot of fresh air to cool its high-end hardware. Find out whether this idea actually works in our review.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.8 kg
Florian Glaser, 05 Sep 2019 14:21
Lenovo ThinkPad L490 laptop review: Whiskey Lake disappoints in office laptop

85% Lenovo ThinkPad L490 laptop review: Whiskey Lake disappoints in office laptop

Whiskey Lame We reviewed the ThinkPad L480 (87%) about a year ago, and we actually only criticized the dim display. Lenovo has now changed the display with the successor and also updated the processor. Nonetheless, "new" does not always mean "better", as our current review for the L490 shows.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Christian Hintze, 05 Sep 2019 01:26
Sep 4, 2019
MSI Prestige 14 Hands-On Laptop Review: Faster than ever and still great for content creators

MSI Prestige 14 Hands-On Laptop Review: Faster than ever and still great for content creators

A 16 mm bullet. MSI has packed the Prestige 14 with a powerful 10th generation Intel Core processor and a mid-range NVIDIA GPU, despite the device being just 16 mm thick. Can such a slim and light laptop keep these components cool? Our initial tests suggest so. Read on to find out more in this hands-on review.
Intel Core i7-10710U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 04 Sep 2019 14:16
Sep 3, 2019
Dell Latitude 5500

83% Dell Latitude 5500 Review: A business laptop with many options

Matte touchscreen optional. Buyers of the Latitude 5500 have the choice among numerous equipment configurations that offer suitable elements for almost any demand in the business sector. In addition to various security features, there is optional LTE, as well as support for the coming Wi-Fi 6 standard. Our test shows what else buyers of the business notebook from Dell can expect.
Intel Core i7-8665U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Mike Wobker, 03 Sep 2019 19:13
Sep 2, 2019
Corsair One i160

Corsair One i160 Gaming PC Review: A 12 litre machine with a Core i9-9900K and RTX 2080 Ti

Uncompromising performance! The Corsair One i160 is a compact gaming PC that packs extremely powerful hardware into an impressively small case. Corsair has included a proprietary and patented liquid cooling system to keep the Core i9-9900K and RTX 2080 Ti cool even during long gaming sessions, which it complements with 32 GB of DDR4-2666 RAM and plenty of storage. Read on to find out how well the Corsair One i160 performs in our tests and whether its liquid cooling system is up to scratch.
Intel Core i9-9900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti (Desktop) | 32.00" | 7.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 02 Sep 2019 23:19
Gigabyte Aero 17 XA HDR Laptop Review: This is a *Really* Good 17-inch Laptop

86% Gigabyte Aero 17 XA HDR Laptop Review: This is a *Really* Good 17-inch Laptop

Better than an Asus Zephyrus. Gigabyte has just created one of the best 17.3-inch laptops in the market for both professionals and gamers alike. The system packs almost everything you'd want in an ultrathin package including both long battery life and high graphics performance - an uncommon combination.
Intel Core i9-9980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 17.30" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 02 Sep 2019 21:23
MageDok 15 Portable Monitor Review

MageDok 15 Portable Monitor Review

Too dim. The crowdfunded-Indiegogo MageDok portable monitor feels solid to the touch with a strong chassis design. Almost everything about the actual display, however, is a letdown at this early development stage.
15.60" | 1 kg
Allen Ngo, 02 Sep 2019 06:31
HP ProBook x360 11 G4 EE laptop review: Robust convertible for schools

83% HP ProBook x360 11 G4 EE laptop review: Robust convertible for schools

Expensive. The robust ProBook convertible offers a fast SSD, silent operation and good battery life. The touchscreen can be used with the fingers as well as with a stylus. With a price of about 900 Euros (~$989), the device isn't among the cheap models.
Intel Core m3-8100Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | 11.60" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 02 Sep 2019 00:11
Sep 1, 2019
MSI GP65 Leopard 9SE Laptop Review - The best screen on a mid-tier gaming laptop

84% MSI GP65 Leopard 9SE Laptop Review - The best screen on a mid-tier gaming laptop

Fantastic Plastic Machine. Despite some drawbacks in build quality and thermal management, the MSI GP65 Leopard is an excellent all-around gaming laptop for $1500. Surprisingly, the machine has one of the most color-accurate screens we have measured in a gaming laptop. The bright display backlight and 144 Hz refresh rate are icing on the cake.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sam Medley, 01 Sep 2019 09:55
Aug 30, 2019
Asus Strix Hero III G731GV RTX 2060 Laptop Review - Not that Much Better than the G731GU GTX 1660 Ti

86% Asus Strix Hero III G731GV RTX 2060 Laptop Review - Not that Much Better than the G731GU GTX 1660 Ti

The hero we deserve? Can't decide between the Asus ROG G731GV with GeForce RTX 2060 or G731GW with GeForce RTX 2070? The G731GW offers 19 percent faster gaming performance without impacting temperatures for $400 more than the G731GV.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Aug 2019 18:12
Dell Latitude 5300

85% Dell Latitude 5300 Laptop Review: A small business laptop with LTE

With an optional anti-reflective touch screen. At just 13 inches, the Dell Latitude 5300 is a small and lightweight companion for everyday business. Users do not have to go without safety features and the maintenance options are reasonable. What else is in the small business laptop, we clarify in our review.
Intel Core i5-8365U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 30 Aug 2019 08:02
Aug 29, 2019
HP Envy 13 Review: A well-rounded subnotebook with a good number of features

85% HP Envy 13 Review: A well-rounded subnotebook with a good number of features

Privacy screen. HP's 13.3-inch subnotebook scores a lot of points for its slim and elegant exterior. Its inside values are impressive as well: a quad-core processor, a dedicated GeForce GPU and 8 GB of RAM (in dual-channel mode). Most importantly, the device's very bright IPS screen also supports HP's Sure View screen-protection technology.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 29 Aug 2019 16:29
Aug 28, 2019
Dell Inspiron 7390 2-in-1 Black Edition Convertible Review

84% Dell Inspiron 7390 2-in-1 Black Edition Convertible Review

Take Two. The Inspiron 7390 2-in-1 might look very similar to its predecessor, but under the hood, a lot has changed. At $1250, the convertible packs a UHD display, Core i7-8565U, 16 GB RAM, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Is it the next convertible to beat?
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Steve Schardein, 28 Aug 2019 08:09
Eurocom Nightsky RX15 (Clevo PB51RF, Core i9, 4K OLED) Laptop Review

86% Eurocom Nightsky RX15 (Clevo PB51RF, Core i9, 4K OLED) Laptop Review

Unlocked Core i9 with OLED. The Nightsky RX15 is one of the few narrow-bezel 15.6-inch laptops offering unlocked Core i9-9980HK CPU options. Meanwhile, its OLED option makes the system competitive against the Razer Blade 15, Alienware m15, and Gigabyte Aero 15 which all have similar OLED features.
Intel Core i9-9980HK | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 28 Aug 2019 08:09
Aug 27, 2019
HP Omen 17

85% HP Omen 17 Laptop Review: High-end gaming with some small limitations

A cost factor. Despite its high price, the current high-end configuration of the HP Omen 17 is still significantly cheaper than other RTX 2080 laptops. Find out whether the HP Omen 17 can keep up with its competition in aspects other than performance in our detailed review.
Intel Core i9-9880H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.3 kg
Florian Glaser, 27 Aug 2019 18:33
Aug 26, 2019
Medion Akoya E4253 Laptop Review: Long Runtime for a Small Amount of Money

80% Medion Akoya E4253 Laptop Review: Long Runtime for a Small Amount of Money

Silent surf machine. Just 250 Euros (~$278) is the price set by Medion for the 14-inch Akoya E4253. The laptop comes with a matte IPS Full HD display, Pentium Silver N5000 processor, silent operation and a good battery life.
Intel Pentium Silver N5000 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 26 Aug 2019 08:22
Aug 24, 2019
ASUS VivoBook 14 X412FJ Laptop Review: A compact 14-inch machine with performance issues

84% ASUS VivoBook 14 X412FJ Laptop Review: A compact 14-inch machine with performance issues

A compact all-rounder with fatal flaws. The VivoBook 14 scores well for its quad-core i5 processor, dedicated GPU, 8 GB of dual-channel RAM, SSD and matte IPS screen. However, there are some significant shortcomings, which our tests and review will reveal.
Intel Core i5-8265U | NVIDIA GeForce MX230 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Aug 2019 21:16
Aug 23, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 2019 Laptop Review: Slim workstation with stronger GPU and weaker CPU

88% Lenovo ThinkPad P1 2019 Laptop Review: Slim workstation with stronger GPU and weaker CPU

Turing refresh with CPU weakness. Lenovo has introduced the second generation of its slim, high-end ThinkPad P1 workstation into the market. Included on board are the newest Nvidia Quadro GPUs based on Turing, significantly brighter display options, and the newest Intel processors. However, the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 2 shows some weaknesses in the CPU performance, of all things.
Intel Core i7-9850H | NVIDIA Quadro T1000 (Laptop) | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Aug 2019 18:30
Aug 22, 2019
Acer Aspire Nitro 5 Laptop Review: A gaming laptop with decent battery life

84% Acer Aspire Nitro 5 Laptop Review: A gaming laptop with decent battery life

A practical gaming laptop! Acer has proven several times with its Nitro 5 series that gaming laptops do not always have to be extremely expensive. The company is back again with a new 17.3-inch model that it equips with an Intel Core i7-9750H and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, which should combine to create a solid foundation for this gaming laptop. Read on to find out how the latest Nitro 5 fares in our tests in this detailed review.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 22 Aug 2019 22:35
Aug 20, 2019
Honor 20

89% Honor 20 Smartphone Review: a quad camera in a midrange smartphone

In-screen cam and a lot of storage. Honor is pushing down the price for smartphones with high-end equipment. 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage as well as a quad camera sound great on paper and the other features look promising as well. Find out what the $500 phone really has to offer in our review.
HiSilicon Kirin 980 | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 | 6.26" | 174 g
Mike Wobker, 20 Aug 2019 11:38
Aug 19, 2019
Blackview A60 Pro

76% Blackview A60 Pro Smartphone Review: A compelling offer?

A modern design on a budget. If you are looking for a smartphone for less than 100 Euros (~US$111) with good performance, a modern design, LTE and a fingerprint sensor, then the Blackview A60 Pro may be the device for you. Read on to find out if Blackview has done well and in what areas the A60 Pro struggles.
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 6.10" | 170 g
Florian Schmitt, 19 Aug 2019 16:23
Lenovo Ideapad L340-17API laptop review: 17.3-incher pleases with good battery life

81% Lenovo Ideapad L340-17API laptop review: 17.3-incher pleases with good battery life

There is no shortage of weaknesses. With the Ideapad L340-17API, Lenovo delivers a 17.3-inch laptop that can score points with a strong Ryzen 5 3500U APU, a solid state drive, good battery life and a quite good keyboard. Unfortunately, it does not lack weaknesses: In this case, a TN panel with unstable viewing angles is in use, and the RAM is only able to run in single-channel mode. In addition, there is no memory card reader.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 19 Aug 2019 08:17
Aug 18, 2019
Eurocom Nightsky Ti15 (Clevo PB51RF) Laptop Review

87% Eurocom Nightsky Ti15 (Clevo PB51RF) Laptop Review

New age of narrow bezel Clevo laptops. Clevo is getting better at creating more visually attractive gaming laptops without sacrificing the core performance advantages that the series is known for. We only wish that it could be easier to service.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 18 Aug 2019 01:37
Aug 17, 2019
Schenker Key 16 (Clevo P960EN-K) Review: The slim notebook pleases with a lot of computing power

84% Schenker Key 16 (Clevo P960EN-K) Review: The slim notebook pleases with a lot of computing power

Elegant, slim gamer. The powerful hardware of the Schenker Key 16 is able to bring all the current computer games smoothly to the matte 16.1-inch screen (FHD, IPS, 144 Hz). Schenker offers individual configuration options, such as up to three storage drives (2x M.2-2280, 1x 2.5-in) and up to 64 GB of working memory. In addition, the BIOS allows for undervolting of CPU and iGPU.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 16.10" | 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Aug 2019 19:17
Ulefone Armor 6E

76% Ulefone Armor 6E Smartphone Review – Outdoor Phone with Bargain Potential

At home outdoors. The Ulefone Armor 6E is strongly related to the Armor 6 and even the packaging's differences come down to just one sticker. The Armor 6E is cheaper and while it offers less storage space, it also comes with a more modern SoC and better protection against the elements. In this review, we are taking a look at the outdoor smartphone in order to determine if this makes it a bargain.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.20" | 268 g
Florian Schmitt, 17 Aug 2019 13:07
Samsung Galaxy A10

75% Samsung Galaxy A10 Smartphone Review: Power in plastic

60 FPS gaming at an affordable price. Unsurprisingly, Samsung has made some compromises for the cheapest model in its Galaxy A series. However, the Galaxy A10 is no slouch and performs well for a sub-US$200 smartphone. Read on to find out in what areas Samsung has done well and where the Galaxy A10 falls short of its pricier Galaxy A-series siblings.
Samsung Exynos 7884B | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 6.20" | 168 g
Florian Schmitt, 17 Aug 2019 01:03
Aug 16, 2019
Acer Predator Triton 500 Laptop Review: A Lot of Gaming Performance Despite the Slim Case

84% Acer Predator Triton 500 Laptop Review: A Lot of Gaming Performance Despite the Slim Case

New CPU, new luck. The ultra-flat Predator Triton 500 gaming notebook from Acer is now available with Intel's latest 9000 series processors. Learn how well the updated version performs in our test update.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 16 Aug 2019 09:50
Aug 15, 2019
C-Force CF015C Portable Monitor Review

C-Force CF015C Portable Monitor Review

Portable, but not that portable. The 15.6-inch CF015C 4K UHD portable monitor is sleek and lightweight for easy carrying. Unfortunately, it relies on a clunky external hub and several cables to actually work.
15.60" | 700 g
Allen Ngo, 15 Aug 2019 07:45
Aug 14, 2019
Lenovo Legion Y540 15IRH

82% Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH Laptop Review: A good gaming laptop with a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU

A cheap gamer. The Legion Y540 may be touted as an RTX gaming laptop, but Lenovo also sells GTX variants that may be more suitable for the budget gamer. Switching to a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti drops the price by around 20% to 1,400 Euros (~US$1,565), which is a healthy saving. Read on to find out if Lenovo has made any other changes to keep the price down and how this GTX 1660 Ti-powered gaming laptop fares against its competitors.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 14 Aug 2019 18:26
Origin PC EVO16-S (Clevo P960RD) Review: A Rare 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop

85% Origin PC EVO16-S (Clevo P960RD) Review: A Rare 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop

16-inch display. Ever wanted a gaming laptop but felt that a 17.3-inch display might be too big and a 15.6-inch display might be too small? Then this high-power 16.1-inch Origin PC EVO16-S should fit the bill.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 16.10" | 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 14 Aug 2019 09:17
Aug 13, 2019
Xiaomi Redmi 7A

83% Xiaomi Redmi 7A Smartphone Review – the cut-price phone

Surprisingly affordable. The Xiaomi Redmi 7A is available for $100. Its predecessor already had quite a lot to offer considering its low price. The Redmi 7A, at first glance, does not seem to offer a lot of changes. Can it keep up its great price-to-performance ratio?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.45" | 165 g
Florian Schmitt, 13 Aug 2019 10:01
Lepow USB-powered Portable Monitor Review

Lepow USB-powered Portable Monitor Review

15.6-inch 1080p for cheap. The lightweight and narrow bezel 15.6-inch portable monitor has an attractive design with a high quality feel when held. The actual display, however, is reflective of the inexpensive price point.
15.60" | 770 g
Allen Ngo, 13 Aug 2019 09:19
Aug 12, 2019
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Desktop CPU Review: 12 cores meet Socket AM4

AMD Ryzen 9 3900X Desktop CPU Review: 12 cores meet Socket AM4

The attack of the 12-core! The Ryzen 3000 series has already impressed us, and now it is the turn of the 3900X to show us what it is capable of. We pit the Ryzen 9 against the Intel Core i9-9900K to see which can claim the gaming desktop CPU crown. Read on to find out which has the edge and which delivers the better overall package.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X | AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 12 Aug 2019 16:53
Aug 10, 2019
Chuwi LapBook Pro Laptop Review: An affordable 14-inch laptop with good battery life and wide colour gamut

79% Chuwi LapBook Pro Laptop Review: An affordable 14-inch laptop with good battery life and wide colour gamut

A handy companion. Chuwi's 14-inch laptop scores well for its sleek metal design, its silent operation, good battery life, its IPS display with stable viewing angles and a wide colour gamut. Added to that are keyboard backlighting and the option to expand the device with an M.2 SSD, both of which are welcome.
Intel Celeron N4100 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Aug 2019 10:00
Power Overwhelming: Dell XPS 15 7590 Core i9 and GeForce GTX 1650 OLED Laptop Review

88% Power Overwhelming: Dell XPS 15 7590 Core i9 and GeForce GTX 1650 OLED Laptop Review

Pushing limits. The XPS 15 is back with new Core i9 options, new GTX Turing graphics options, and new 4K UHD OLED options. We test the highest-end configuration of the XPS 15 7590 to see what the latest series can offer when it's supposedly at its best.
Intel Core i9-9980HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 10 Aug 2019 08:43
Aug 8, 2019
Dell Inspiron 15 5000 5585 Laptop Review: An Excellent Alternative to Intel

80% Dell Inspiron 15 5000 5585 Laptop Review: An Excellent Alternative to Intel

Mobile Zen+ Ryzen 7 at its peak. The entry-level Inspiron 15 5585 sports the latest AMD Ryzen CPU with great results across the board. Graphics performance in particular is a leap ahead of the Intel UHD Graphics series that should satisfy casual gamers of Fortnite, Rocket League, and other undemanding titles.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Aug 2019 10:28
Aug 7, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2019 Laptop Review: Aluminum Unibody & Great Speakers

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2019 Laptop Review: Aluminum Unibody & Great Speakers

AluPad with touch weakness. In a whole new look, Lenovo presents the flagship of its Convertible ThinkPads, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2019. The new, more compact aluminum case is convincing in the test, as well as many other features of the new X1 Yoga Gen 4. However, it has a flaw we did not expect. What this is, you will read in this detailed review!
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Aug 2019 15:20
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Desktop CPU Review: A frugal 8 core and 16 thread processor

AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Desktop CPU Review: A frugal 8 core and 16 thread processor

Eight cores and still economical! AMD has continuously improved and optimised its Zen architecture since its inaugural release in 2017, with the company having just released its third generation in as many years. AMD manufactures its Zen 2 processors on the modern 7 nm process, which offers higher IPC than Zen+, among other improvements. Read on to find what the Ryzen 7 3700X, our first Zen 2 processor, can do and whether the jump to 7 nm offers as many benefits as promised.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 07 Aug 2019 00:30
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