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Aug 6, 2019
Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s Smartphone Review

74% Rugged Smartphone Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s in Review: A Rarity for Outdoor Smartphone Fans

Blast from the past. After two years of research and development Samsung has finally released a successor to its Galaxy XCover outdoor smartphone. The XCover 4s not only comes with a robust case protected against dust and water ingress, but it also offers one special feature that almost no other outdoor cell phone can.
Samsung Exynos 7884B | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 5.00" | 172 g
Marcus Herbrich, 06 Aug 2019 22:52
Razer Blade Pro 17 RTX 2060 Laptop Review: How does it Compare to the RTX 2080 Max-Q?

89% Razer Blade Pro 17 RTX 2060 Laptop Review: How does it Compare to the RTX 2080 Max-Q?

Razor-sharp looks. The Blade Pro 17 has the fastest GeForce RTX 2060 we've tested thus far to be just 25 percent slower than the RTX 2080 Max-Q. Perhaps not coincidentally, it also costs about 25 percent less than the Blade Pro 17 RTX 2080 Max-Q SKU.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 06 Aug 2019 08:58
Aug 5, 2019
Chuwi at its Best: Chuwi MiniBook Netbook Review

76% Chuwi at its Best: Chuwi MiniBook Netbook Review

Two times brighter than the Topjoy Falcon. The Chuwi MiniBook is surprisingly a well-balanced and versatile netbook with its respectable system performance, bright 1080p touchscreen, and selection of ports. The unorthodox keyboard layout and twitchy mouse button will take some getting used to.
Intel Celeron N4100 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 8.00" | 662 g
Allen Ngo, 05 Aug 2019 03:10
Aug 4, 2019
HP Gaming Pavilion 15 Laptop Review: A powerful yet pleasingly quiet gaming laptop

84% HP Gaming Pavilion 15 Laptop Review: A powerful yet pleasingly quiet gaming laptop

Consistent. The HP Gaming Pavilion 15 handles all modern games with ease on its matte 15.6-inch 1080p display thanks to its powerful hardware. The device can even make use of its 144 Hz refresh rate while remaining comparatively quiet too. 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM keeps the system ticking over, as does the 256 GB NVMe SSD.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 Aug 2019 23:37
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition (2019)

77% Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition (2019) Review: Well-Padded Tablet for Kids

Rugged on the outside, Fire on the inside. Take Amazon's latest Fire 7 tablet, stick it in a rugged and colorful case, and voilà: a Fire 7 Kids Edition. Parents are not only going to benefit from Amazon's 2-year worry-free warranty but also from software specifically aimed at children of various ages. Let us find out what this means in detail.
MediaTek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 7.00" | 456 g
Mike Wobker, 04 Aug 2019 23:34
Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH

86% Lenovo Legion Y540 with RTX 2060 laptop review: Gaming laptop with good sound and 144 Hz panel

3 TB with SSD/HDD combo. Lenovo has given the Legion Y540 a small hardware upgrade and now included a GeForce RTX graphics card within the slim case. The space left for storage devices is very large. In our review we'll show the level of performance that the Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 provides.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 04 Aug 2019 12:35
Aug 2, 2019
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

89% Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Redmi K20 Pro) Smartphone Review: Not another Mi 9 with a pop-up camera

No Xiaomi Mi 9 killer. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, like its sister model Mi 9T, has a motorised pop-up front-facing camera to aid in the pursuit of the highest possible screen-to-body ratio. The device comes with a Snapdragon 855, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 flash storage too, but Xiaomi has made cuts in some areas that hold it back from challenging the Mi 9. Read on to find out how the Mi 9T Pro, or should we say Redmi K20 Pro, performs in our tests and how it shapes up against the Mi 9.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.39" | 191 g
Marcus Herbrich, 02 Aug 2019 19:27
Asus ROG Strix G GL531GV Laptop Review: Like a Zephyrus, but Cheaper

84% Asus ROG Strix G GL531GV Laptop Review: Like a Zephyrus, but Cheaper

Striking gold. Asus' Republic of Gamers lineup just got a lot bigger. The Strix G GL531 adds a splash of customizable LED colors to the series without impacting the overall performance we've come to expect from a gaming laptop. Fan noise when gaming could still use some improvement.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 02 Aug 2019 18:05
Honor 20 Pro

83% Honor 20 Pro Smartphone Review – Quad-Cam and a lot of Stamina

Camera quadruplets. Honor packs a whopping four photographic objectives on the rear of the Honor 20 Pro, which is a slight upgrade over the Honor 20's setup. Read in our test, whether it and the rather beefy battery justify the 100-Euro (~$111) premium for the Pro model.
HiSilicon Kirin 980 | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 | 6.26" | 182 g
Florian Schmitt, 02 Aug 2019 15:18
Aug 1, 2019
NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER Desktop GPU Review: A high-end Desktop GPU without a home

NVIDIA RTX 2080 SUPER Desktop GPU Review: A high-end Desktop GPU without a home

Meaningful or superfluous? The RTX 2080 SUPER is the last RTX 20 SUPER Desktop GPU to enter our offices, and it is also the most powerful. Since AMD does not currently compete with NVIDIA in this performance class, it begs the question of why the team in green has even bothered to bring a facelifted RTX 2080 to the market. Read on to find out what benefits a full-bore TU104 brings, if any, and how the RTX 2080 SUPER fares against other high-end GPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 01 Aug 2019 20:06
Jul 31, 2019
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XA

84% Gigabyte Aero 15 XA Laptop Review: With OLED panel and 4K in a new design

RTX graphics in a slim case. While Gigabyte has discreetly changed the design of its Aero notebooks, it remains true to its previous line. With the Aero 15 OLED XA, buyers are greeted by a slim and powerful notebook with many connections. We find out in our test what performance exactly you can expect.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 31 Jul 2019 19:09
Sony IMX586 Comparison Review: Five 48 MP smartphones face-off in a camera duel

Sony IMX586 Comparison Review: Five 48 MP smartphones face-off in a camera duel

Massive megapixels. The Sony IMX586 is currently the most widely used camera sensor in the midrange to affordable flagship price segments. Our experiences with its image quality have varied from device to device though, so we have decided to put all the IMX586 equipped smartphones that we have already tested through their paces to see who comes out on top. Read on to find out how our five sample devices get on in this comparison review.
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Jul 2019 14:34
Jul 30, 2019
RugGear RG655

74% RugGear RG655 Smartphone Review: A pleasant outdoor handset with a few useful extras, and shortcomings

Guardian angel. Push-to-talk and Lone Worker Protection (LWS) are just a few of the functional benefits that RugGear has included on the RG655. The device looks relatively contemporary by outdoor smartphone standards, which makes a change. It is not all roses though, as we will discuss in the review below.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 5.50" | 196 g
Inge Schwabe, 30 Jul 2019 18:53
LG Q60

82% LG Q60 Smartphone Review: Triple Camera Smartphone with Assistant Button

HD+ und DTS:X 3D on board. LG brings a triple camera in the middle class and with the Q60 in particular, puts multimedia applications in the foreground. The 19:9 screen and a good sound should be the main highlights, but the Google Assistant with integrated LG voice commands gets even greater importance. In our test we check how the interaction works.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.26" | 172 g
Mike Wobker, 30 Jul 2019 16:23
Jul 29, 2019
Wiko View 3 Smartphone Review

81% Wiko View 3 Review: The affordable smartphone turns out as an endurance champion

XXL battery life with some compromises. According to Wiko, the View 3 is the first smartphone with a triple camera in the price range below 200 Euros (~$223). Find out in our review of the Wiko smartphone whether the endurance champion of the View 3 series deserves a recommendation.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.26" | 178 g
Marcus Herbrich, 29 Jul 2019 14:04
Asus ROG Strix Hero III G731GW Review - a colorful laptop with compromises

85% Asus ROG Strix Hero III G731GW Review - a colorful laptop with compromises

Bright lights, small flaws. Asus' new ROG Hero III G731GW packs tons of features, lots of lights, and a powerful RTX GPU into a well-built and well-designed chassis. A few annoyances make the G731GW fall short of perfection, but the overall package is excellent.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Sam Medley, 29 Jul 2019 10:08
Jul 28, 2019
Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH in Review: Mid-Range Gamer Makes Full Use of its Core i5

82% Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH in Review: Mid-Range Gamer Makes Full Use of its Core i5

Conspicuously subtle. Lenovo's mid-range gaming laptop is able to run all current PC games smoothly on its matte 17.3-inch screen (144 Hz, FHD, IPS), thanks to its Core i5-9300H processor and its GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card. A maintenance hatch allows users to easily swap the RAM and storage. The iGPU, which is disabled by default, can be enabled via the BIOS to improve battery life.
Intel Core i5-9300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Jul 2019 15:07
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Smartphone Review: A turbocharged S10 with a cutting-edge addition

87% Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Smartphone Review: A turbocharged S10 with a cutting-edge addition

First! Samsung announced the Galaxy S10 5G at MWC 19, but it has taken a while to arrive in Europe. It is bigger, has more cameras and has a larger battery than its S10 siblings, but there are some trade-offs too. Samsung has not managed to eradicate the issues we had with the rest of the S10 series, either. Read on to find out more in this detailed review.
Samsung Exynos 9820 | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 | 6.70" | 198 g
Daniel Schmidt, 28 Jul 2019 04:27
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Laptop Review: A Business Laptop but no TrackPoint

86% Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Laptop Review: A Business Laptop but no TrackPoint

More IdeaPad than ThinkPad? The ThinkBook series is Lenovo’s latest attempt at introducing a new brand upon the laptop market. The ThinkBooks are designed to excel in productive applications while offering a more modern design than their ThinkPad counterparts. Read on to find out whether Lenovo has achieved this with the ThinkBook 13s in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Jul 2019 04:22
Jul 26, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A20e Review: Top equipment at a budget price

76% Samsung Galaxy A20e Review: Top equipment at a budget price

A good deal. Spending a lot of money for a smartphone? It doesn't have to be like that, Samsung says, presenting its affordable entry-level Galaxy A20e for 179 Euros (~$199). It is able to score with astonishingly comprehensive equipment, offering an octa-core SoC, a dual camera, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual SIM, and VoLTE, among other things.
Samsung Exynos 7884B | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 5.80" | 141 g
Manuel Masiero, 26 Jul 2019 15:50
Honor 20 Lite

85% Honor 20 Lite Review: Selfie Smartphone with GPU Turbo

Primary plus-AI triple-camera. Honor once again challenges the market by attacking the lower mid-range segment. At less than 300 Euros (~$334), buyers receive a triple-camera as the main shooter, a full 32 MP on the front, lots of storage space and a turbo mode for the GPU. In this review, we try to determine how well the Honor 20 Lite fares in practice.
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | 6.21" | 164 g
Mike Wobker, 26 Jul 2019 13:50
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Review: Known issues of the reference design

AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT Review: Known issues of the reference design

Navi vs. Turing. The 7-nm Navi 10 chip is more energy-efficient than Polaris and Vega chips. However, the cooling solution of the Radeon RX 5700 XT fails to impress in our review. The GPU performs as expected and is well-suited for 1440p gaming. In this review, we examine how the RX 5700 XT stacks up against Nvidia’s Turing-based GPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 26 Jul 2019 11:59
Smartphone Camera Comparison: Google Pixel 3a vs Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T

Smartphone Camera Comparison: Pixel dominance in the midrange

One to rule them all. The Google Pixel 3a, Samsung Galaxy A70 and Xiaomi Mi 9T are all recent additions to an already crowded midrange, with them all boasting about their camera capabilities. Having recently reviewed all three, we thought it was about time to pit them against each other in a camera comparison test while comparing their results against some of the best flagships on the market.
Marcus Herbrich, 26 Jul 2019 09:21
AMD Radeon RX 5700 review: With 7 nm to success?

AMD Radeon RX 5700 review: With 7 nm to success?

Competitive thanks to Navi! That AMD has 7-nm graphics cards on the market is no big secret since the Radeon VII was the pioneer in the matter of 7 nm with AMD. With the Navi graphics cards, AMD is also now bringing the small manufacturing process to the upper mid-range of desktop graphics cards. But it's not only the structural width that's received a makeover because the GPU itself is based on a new architecture called RDNA. You can find out how well the AMD Radeon RX 5700 performed in our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | AMD Radeon RX 5700 (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 26 Jul 2019 06:11
Jul 25, 2019
Total War: Three Kingdoms Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Total War: Three Kingdoms Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Great battles, high demands. Total War: Three Kingdoms pits you as one of twelve legendary warlords to unite a torn China under a new dynasty during an era of three empires. Do not underestimate the system requirements though, as the game’s graphically intensive battles push even the most powerful GPUs to their limits in UHD on the ultra preset.
Daniel Puschina, 25 Jul 2019 21:17
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Desktop GPU Review: In touching distance of the GeForce RTX 2080

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Desktop GPU Review: In touching distance of the GeForce RTX 2080

Is everything SUPER? NVIDIA is pitching its refreshed RTX line-up against AMD and its Navi series. In this review, we will take a closer look at the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Founders Edition to see not only how it stacks up against other NVIDIA RTX cards but also the Radeon RX 5700 XT.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 25 Jul 2019 21:11
Oukitel K9

80% Oukitel K9 smartphone review: Gigantic smartphone at an affordable price

Gigantic Android phablet from China. The Oukitel K9 sets out to be one of the cheapest smartphones with a display size that goes beyond 7 inches. Alongside the large display, it also offers a big battery and an up-to-date Android Pie system. In which areas Oukitel cut corners with the K9 in the end, we will show in our review.
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 | PowerVR GE8320 | 7.12" | 232 g
Mike Wobker, 25 Jul 2019 14:36
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 WQHD Live Review: Still the reference among business laptops?

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2019 WQHD Live Review: Still the reference among business laptops?

Even slimmer and lighter, but the keyboard takes a step in the wrong direction. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is Lenovo's flagship business laptop and primarily convinced us with its portable chassis in recent years, without sacrificing ports or performance. The 7th generation is even more compact and gets new display options. Is the 2019 ThinkPad X1 Carbon with the WQHD screen as successful as the previous models or is the 2018 model the better choice? Update: Case, input devices, CPU Undervolting
Intel Core i7-8665U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jul 2019 11:59
HP Pavilion Gaming 17 Review: Finally, a Quiet Gaming Laptop

82% HP Pavilion Gaming 17 Review: Finally, a Quiet Gaming Laptop

A leaner Omen without the fluff. The Pavilion series isn't exactly home to HP's best laptops and yet the Pavilion Gaming 17 is one of the better gaming laptops we've seen from the manufacturer thus far. The system is surprisingly quiet and even sleek considering its price range.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 Jul 2019 08:06
Jul 24, 2019
HP Omen 15 Review: affordable entry-level gamer with decent battery life

82% HP Omen 15 Review: affordable entry-level gamer with decent battery life

Well balanced. Thanks to its Core i5-9300H CPU and GeForce GTX 1650 GPU the Omen 15 is capable of running all current games smoothly on its matte 15.6-inch FHD IPS display, and as a bonus it comes with an NVMe SSD and a decent battery life. If only the display was not so dim.
Intel Core i5-9300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Jul 2019 23:39
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super Review: The entry-level GPU finally comes with 8 GB of VRAM

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super Review: The entry-level GPU finally comes with 8 GB of VRAM

The better RTX 2060! Nvidia launched an improved generation of its RTX GPUs shortly before AMD released its Navi-based graphics cards. We have taken a closer look at the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super Founders Edition. The decision to put 8 GB of VRAM into the RTX 2060S was definitely the right one, this much we can say for sure. To learn all the rest, read our review and take a look at the benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 24 Jul 2019 10:35
Honor Play smartphone screen repairs

Our Experience: Honor Play Smartphone Screen Repair by the Huawei Service Center

First world problem. Your phone falls and the display breaks. What now? We are testing the repair service of Huawei's service center with the help of an Honor Play. How much does the repair cost and how long does it take? Our experiences are detailed in the following. We can already reveal this much: Everything that could have gone wrong, did...
J. Simon Leitner, 24 Jul 2019 10:27
Xiaomi Mi 9T Smartphone Review: A midranger with record battery life

82% Xiaomi Mi 9T Smartphone Review: A midranger with record battery life

Mi 9 the third. After the Mi 9 and Mi 9 SE comes the Mi 9T, a device that takes the Mi 9 series in a different direction. The 9T has inherited many features from the Mi 9, but it distinguishes itself with its pop-up selfie camera, a 4,000 mAh battery and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Read on to find out how the 9T stacks up against its Mi 9 siblings.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 6.39" | 191 g
Manuel Masiero, 24 Jul 2019 00:25
Apple MacBook Air 2018 (i5, 256 GB) Laptop Review

88% Apple MacBook Air 2018 (i5, 256 GB) Laptop Review

Better display and slow processor. Apple pretty much ignored its MacBook Air for a couple of years and there was much speculation about the end of the series. Now, we get a completely redesigned model including a modern display. Is it an alternative to the more-expensive MacBook Pro 13 for many users, or is it somewhat redundant? Update: Display measurements after the 400-nits update added
Intel Core i5-8210Y | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Jul 2019 19:26
Jul 23, 2019
ScreenPad 2.0 Debut: Asus VivoBook S15 S532FL Laptop Review

83% ScreenPad 2.0 Debut: Asus VivoBook S15 S532FL Laptop Review

A tale of two screens. Asus' second stab at a touchscreen-touchpad hybrid is head and shoulders above the first generation ScreenPad on last year's ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 in terms of usability and display quality. A few hurdles remain including the impact on battery life, grainy matte overlay, and poor viewing angles.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2019 00:32
Jul 21, 2019
A true all-rounder: MSI PS63 Modern 8SC Laptop in Review

84% A true all-rounder: MSI PS63 Modern 8SC Laptop in Review

Jack of all trades. The MSI PS63 Modern 8SC is aimed at content creators and multimedia users, who are looking for a sleek, lightweight, and compact notebook with a lot of performance and a long-lasting battery. In this review, we are trying to determine whether this 15-inch system is able to deliver on all of these promises.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 21 Jul 2019 11:48
Jul 19, 2019
Samsung Galaxy A80

87% Samsung Galaxy A80 Smartphone Review – A winner with a rotating camera?

Camera magic. 650 Euros (~$730) is a lot of money. With the Galaxy A80, Samsung delivers a high-end smartphone with a rotating camera and a front without a notch for this amount. Let's see whether the A80 offers sufficient value for the high price.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | 6.70" | 220 g
Florian Schmitt, 19 Jul 2019 19:23
An LED Light Show: Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU Laptop Review

87% An LED Light Show: Asus ROG Strix G GL731GU Laptop Review

Flashy. Asus' latest upper mid-range gaming laptop is big on performance and visual flare, but it misses the mark when it comes to serviceability. The unique LED lights shouldn't come at the expense of features that users would have otherwise had.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 19 Jul 2019 10:09
Jul 17, 2019
Schenker XMG Core 17 (Core i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 144-Hz Display) Tongfang GK7CP6R Laptop Review

87% Schenker XMG Core 17 (Core i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 144-Hz Display) Tongfang GK7CP6R Laptop Review

Unassuming gamer. The hardware of the Schenker XMG Core 17 brings all the current games smoothly to the matte 17.3-inch screen (144 Hz, FHD, IPS). This notebook can be configured very individually. For example, it offers space for up to three storage units (2x M.2-2280, 1x 2.5 in) and can handle up to 64 GB of working memory. In addition, the BIOS allows undervolting of the CPU and iGPU. While the notebook does not show any huge weaknesses, we could complain about the lack of a Thunderbolt-3 port.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Jul 2019 19:54
Jul 16, 2019
Thin is in: MSI GF75 Thin 9SC Laptop Review

78% Thin is in: MSI GF75 Thin 9SC Laptop Review

$1200 for a GeForce GTX 1650. While the GTX 1650 is an excellent upgrade over the GTX 1050 or GTX 1050 Ti, we can't say the same about the Core i7-9750H over the Core i7-8750H. Be prepared to spend $1200 for a budget gaming laptop with the performance level of an older GTX 1060.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 16 Jul 2019 10:09
Amazon Fire 7 (2019)

78% Amazon Fire 7 (2019) Review: A small update for the affordable tablet

Affordable and made for simple needs. After two years Amazon has given its Fire 7 a small hardware update. Not only the SoC has been improved; the manufacturer has also jazzed up the front camera. But buyers shouldn't expect too much. Find out how the Amazon Fire (2019) fares among its competition in our review.
MediaTek MT8163 V/B 1.3 GHz | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 7.00" | 286 g
Mike Wobker, 16 Jul 2019 07:46
Jul 15, 2019
LG G8S ThinQ

86% LG G8S ThinQ Smartphone Review: Innovative or outdated?

A notch too far. The LG G8S ThinQ has arrived late to the party, but it still brings a flagship SoC, a large OLED display, a ToF camera and a 3,550 mAh battery. The G8S ThinQ may have fancy camera tech, but it is otherwise a fairly run-of-the-mill flagship. However, read on to find out why we still think highly of LG’s latest attempt to disrupt the established order.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.20" | 181 g
Florian Schmitt, 15 Jul 2019 15:11
Jul 12, 2019
Apple iPod Touch 2019 (7th generation)

Apple iPod Touch 2019 Review: A music player for gamers

Still not grown up. The iPod was an important milestone on Apple's road to success with iTunes, but now all but the iPod Touch have been removed from sale. The anachronism is now in its 7th generation, but it can play more than just music.
Apple A10 Fusion | Apple A10 Fusion GPU / PowerVR | 4.00" | 88 g
Florian Schmitt, 12 Jul 2019 20:10
Asus ZenFone 6 (ZS630KL): Reviewing the King of Stamina

86% Asus ZenFone 6 (ZS630KL): Reviewing the King of Stamina

Back to the basics. The previous year's model was already a solid budget flagship phone - even if the actual release took some time. Now, it's successor is here, offering powerful technological advancements, an innovative flip camera and a large battery. We will ascertain whether or not this is sufficient in the following test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.40" | 190 g
Daniel Schmidt, 12 Jul 2019 13:29
Jul 11, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad E595 laptop review: AMD laptop better than its Intel counterpart?

88% Lenovo ThinkPad E595 laptop review: AMD laptop better than its Intel counterpart?

Well-rounded package Lenovo currently has two variants of the ThinkPad E590 in its product range; both use Intel CPUs, but one has a dedicated AMD graphics card, while the other comes with integrated Intel UHD graphics. With the E595, Lenovo has now completely opted for AMD for the CPU and GPU. In addition, the manufacturer has improved on some points of criticism. Will the E595 become the best ThinkPad E?
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Christian Hintze, 11 Jul 2019 23:47
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 business laptop review: Large & lightweight, but bad screen

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T590 business laptop review: Large & lightweight, but bad screen

Forsaken by the screen. The Lenovo ThinkPad T590 is a larger version of the popular ThinkPad T490. The bigger chassis offers some advantages and the ThinkPad T590 is the lightest 15.6-inch ThinkPad of the T series so far. Unfortunately, it is worse than its smaller sister model in one key aspect.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Jul 2019 15:36
Lenovo Flex 14 (2019, Core i5-8265U) Laptop Review - An average convertible at a good price

83% Lenovo Flex 14 (2019, Core i5-8265U) Laptop Review - An average convertible at a good price

Middle-of-the-road. The 2019 model Lenovo Flex 14 offers a decent amount of performance considering its USD $800 price tag. While it fails to stand out in any meaningful way, it is still an overall good bang-for-the-buck convertible.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sam Medley, 11 Jul 2019 10:05
Jul 10, 2019
Lenovo IdeaPad S540 Laptop Review: AMD or Intel? Lenovo gives consumers the choice and we compare both

85% Lenovo IdeaPad S540 Laptop Review: AMD or Intel? Lenovo gives consumers the choice and we compare both

An understated multimedia laptop. The Lenovo IdeaPad S540 promises to be a compact 14-inch multimedia laptop. The device should have good battery life too, although there are some noticeable differences between the AMD and Intel models. We have both in for review to see which variant should be more worthy of your consideration. Read on to find out how the two models fare against each other and other comparable laptops in this detailed review.
Intel Core i5-8265U | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 10 Jul 2019 22:30
Google Pixel 3a Smartphone Review

80% A Nexus-style Pixel smartphone: Google Pixel 3a Review

Surprisingly good. The Pixel 3a ties in with the virtues of the Google Nexus devices of the past: It is compact, offers good performance and it is affordable. But there is one important difference between the Google Pixel 3a and the old Nexus smartphones. Find out what it is in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | 5.60" | 147 g
Marcus Herbrich, 10 Jul 2019 16:18
Jul 8, 2019
A 4K Laptop For $440: Chuwi LapBook Plus Review

72% A 4K Laptop For $440: Chuwi LapBook Plus Review

What could go wrong? It's got the looks of a $1000 Ultrabook but with the performance of a $100 netbook. There's a good reason why you don't see many Intel Atom laptops with 4K UHD displays in the market; they are an imbalanced pairing.
Intel Atom x7-E3950 | Intel HD Graphics 505 | 15.60" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Jul 2019 09:15
Jul 5, 2019
Sony Xperia 1

85% Sony Xperia 1 Smartphone Review: It takes more than just a fancy display to challenge established flagships

A cinema in your pocket? Sony presents the Xperia 1 as being the first smartphone with a 4K and HDR OLED display with a 21:9 aspect ratio. Cinema ready? Well, there is more to the Xperia 1 than that. The Xperia 1 is a great smartphone, but it may only be ideal for a few people. Read on to find out why.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.50" | 178 g
Marcus Herbrich, 05 Jul 2019 21:32
ZTE Blade V10 Vita: Short review of the low-radiation smartphone

80% ZTE Blade V10 Vita: Short review of the low-radiation smartphone

Affordable with an exotic SoC. The smaller sibling of the Blade V10 is priced significantly below 180 Euros (~$203), offers a large display, good storage equipment, and the current Android 9.0 Pie, but makes some compromises in terms of the camera.
UNISOC SC9863A | PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322 | 6.26" | 153 g
Daniel Schmidt, 05 Jul 2019 17:08
Jul 4, 2019
Report: Swollen battery replacement for the Dell XPS 13 with Dell NBD Premium Support

Report: Swollen battery replacement for the Dell XPS 13 with Dell NBD Premium Support

Fortunate. A swollen laptop battery will be frustrating regardless of when it happens, but especially outside of warranty. Thankfully, extended warranty services can mitigate having to pay for an expensive repair, which is what we experienced with our Dell XPS 13 9350. Read on to find out how the company’s premium on-site support service resolved a swollen battery and its knock-on effects.
J. Simon Leitner, 04 Jul 2019 13:27
League of Legends (LoL) - Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

League of Legends (LoL) - Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Runs and runs and runs...smoothly. The free-to-play MOBA, which saw the light of day almost 10 years ago and broke the 100-million-player mark in 2016, still remains very low-maintenance in 2019. Smoothly playable across the graphics card landscape of recent years, League of Legends also delights gamers with older hardware. However, one can't expect much in terms of graphics quality in such games.
Daniel Puschina, 04 Jul 2019 07:37
No Intel Required: Asus TUF FX505DT Laptop Review with Ryzen 7 and GeForce GTX 1650

80% No Intel Required: Asus TUF FX505DT Laptop Review with Ryzen 7 and GeForce GTX 1650

An Intel Core i5 alternative. As it turns out, mid-range Nvidia GPUs pair very well with AMD's latest Ryzen H-series of CPUs. Asus is doubling down on even more Intel-less gaming laptops that gamers on tight budgets ought to consider.
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 04 Jul 2019 07:30
Jul 3, 2019
ZTE Axon 10 Pro

85% ZTE Axon 10 Pro Smartphone Review: The flagship killer from China

Also available with 5G. ZTE pitches the Axon 10 Pro against modern flagships like the P30 Pro, especially in regard to design. The Chinese manufacturer has included an in-screen fingerprint scanner and 48 MP dual rear-facing cameras, but it has scrimped on many of the other flashy features adorning high-end handsets. Read on in this detailed review to find out how this 600-Euro (~US$678) supposed flagship killer performs in our tests.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.47" | 178 g
Mike Wobker, 03 Jul 2019 21:11
Jul 2, 2019
Eurocom Nightsky RX17 (Clevo PB71RF) Laptop Review

87% Eurocom Nightsky RX17 (Clevo PB71RF) Laptop Review

A Clevo that's difficult to service. The mid-size Nightsky RX17 offers high-end gaming performance as one would expect from a Eurocom product. Unfortunately, it drops the one feature that makes other Eurocom gaming laptops so appealing to enthusiasts and tinkerers.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 02 Jul 2019 18:22
HTC Desire 12s

78% HTC Desire 12s Review: Striped Smartphone

Courageous update? HTC, one of the pioneers of the smartphone era, seems to be falling into oblivion more and more with each passing year. At least the Taiwanese manufacturer has now updated its mid-range line-up and introduced the HTC Desire 12s, a smartphone for around $200. Is it enough to rekindle our interest?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.70" | 150 g
Florian Schmitt, 02 Jul 2019 01:21
Jun 30, 2019
Lenovo IdeaPad S940 Laptop Review: Slimmer, Lighter, Sleeker

85% Lenovo IdeaPad S940 Laptop Review: Slimmer, Lighter, Sleeker

Slimmer, lighter, sleeker. The quest for the sleekest and most portable laptop continues unabated with Lenovo’s IdeaPad S940, easily one of the most attractive machines we’ve seen to date. With a dazzling 4K HDR display, Dolby Atmos audio, a Core i7 CPU, and a tiny footprint, is this $2,000 work of art the one to beat?
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.2 kg
Steve Schardein, 30 Jun 2019 18:30
Jun 29, 2019
HP Envy x360 13 Convertible Review: Display highlight with AMD Ryzen support

84% HP Envy x360 13 Convertible Review: Display highlight with AMD Ryzen support

A convertible with an AMD APU! The HP Envy x360 uses an AMD processor and at the same time has to struggle with the known prejudices against bad displays. However, we can quickly discard this argument, since not only does the 13.3-inch display offer an excellent brightness at 675 cd/m², but it also offers 120 Hz. Find out in our detailed review whether the performance of the SoC is able to stand up to Intel.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Sebastian Bade, 29 Jun 2019 18:24
Jun 28, 2019
MSI GS75 Stealth 9SG Laptop Review: A slim and powerful gaming laptop with good battery life

83% MSI GS75 Stealth 9SG Laptop Review: A slim and powerful gaming laptop with good battery life

Slender gamer. The sleek MSI GS75 Stealth 9SG handles all modern triple-A games with ease thanks to its Core i7-9750H processor and GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU. The 17.3-inch device has good battery life too, lasting longer between charges than even some office laptops.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 17.30" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Jun 2019 19:45
Jun 27, 2019
ZTE Blade V10

84% ZTE Blade V10 Smartphone Review: Chinese smartphone offers great selfie camera

Mid-range phone with a lot of features. The Blade V10 replaces the Blade V9. ZTE has decided to build on the predecessor's strengths and is offering a lot of features for an affordable price. And it is not only the 32-MP front camera that looks promising. We will take a look at what potential buyers can expect from this affordable mid-range device in our review.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.30" | 156 g
Mike Wobker, 27 Jun 2019 14:29
Jun 26, 2019
Nokia 3.2

79% Nokia 3.2 Smartphone Review: An Android One smartphone without Android One

Big plans. The Nokia 3.2 brings a large IPS display, a modern design and Google Assistant integration to the party to outdo other budget smartphones. Android One makes the device an attractive option, but will its lack of a fingerprint sensor prove to be a deal breaker? Read on in this detailed review to find out.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 | Qualcomm Adreno 504 | 6.26" | 181 g
Florian Schmitt, 26 Jun 2019 19:14
Dell Latitude 13 5300 2-in-1 Convertible Review: A ThinkPad X390 Yoga Alternative

85% Dell Latitude 13 5300 2-in-1 Convertible Review: A ThinkPad X390 Yoga Alternative

Daily workhorse for travelers. For a 13.3-inch business convertible, it nails all the right wireless connectivity features including optional Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5, and LTE-A. However, it's still a tad on the heavy side when compared to other convertible subnotebooks in its size class.
Intel Core i5-8365U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2019 17:36
A Truly Portable 15-inch Monitor: Odake BladeX Pro 4K UHD Review

A Truly Portable 15-inch Monitor: Odake BladeX Pro 4K UHD Review

Incredibly useful. There's almost no excuse to not have a secondary display anymore. The Odake BladeX makes adding a display even easier no matter where you might need it including at the office, on the couch, or even on the plane.
15.60" | 853 g
Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2019 09:17
Jun 25, 2019
HP Omen 15-dc1303ng

86% HP Omen 15 Laptop Review: GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q and 144 Hz gaming

RTX 2070 Max-Q and hexa-core 144 Hz gaming. The Omen 15 may look like its predecessor, but HP has overhauled its internals. A hexa-core CPU and cutting-edge GPU should make better use of the 144 Hz panel than the hardware in the last Omen 15 we reviewed did, although single-channel RAM may hinder performance slightly. Read on to find out what the Core i7-8750H and RTX 2070 Max-Q bring to the table.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 25 Jun 2019 20:51
Nokia 4.2

81% Nokia 4.2 Review: An affordable smartphone with a Google Assistant button

A modern design. The Nokia 4.2 follows the current design trend with small bezels and a small notch. Added are an affordable price and the current Android Pie. In our review, we evaluate what else buyers of the smartphone with a dedicated Assistant key can expect.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.71" | 161 g
Mike Wobker, 25 Jun 2019 20:29
Jun 24, 2019
OnePlus smartphones compared: OnePlus 7 Pro vs. OnePlus 7 vs. OnePlus 6T

All current OnePlus smartphones compared: OnePlus 7 Pro vs. OnePlus 7 vs. OnePlus 6T

Which is the best OnePlus phone? Is an upgrade from the OnePlus 6T to the OnePlus 7 worth it? How big are the differences between the OnePlus 7 smartphones? For whom is the OnePlus 7 Pro the better choice despite the price premium? In our in-depth comparison review, we'll explore the essential everyday-use differences between the OnePlus smartphones.
Marcus Herbrich, 24 Jun 2019 23:27
LG K40

82% LG K40 Smartphone Review: A cheery and affordable handset

Flashes of brilliance. The LG K40 is an affordable smartphone that includes a few tricks, such as DTS-X sound support. However, has the South Korean manufacturer focussed too much on flashy features and forgotten to get the basics right? Our rigorous tests will reveal all in this detailed review.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 5.70" | 145 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Jun 2019 19:38
MSI WS75 Review: Thin 17-inch workstation with powerful GPU

84% MSI WS75 Review: Thin 17-inch workstation with powerful GPU

17-inchers are "in" again! With the WS75, MSI presents a very thin workstation with a 17-inch screen. Despite the thin chassis, already familiar from the GS75 gaming laptop, it also features the brand new Quadro RTX GPUs from Nvidia. Is the WS75 a feasible alternative to the 'heavies' from Dell, HP and Lenovo?
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 (Laptop) | 17.30" | 2.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 24 Jun 2019 10:00
Jun 23, 2019
Dell Vostro 15-5581 Laptop Review: An office laptop with an MX130 for some light gaming

81% Dell Vostro 15-5581 Laptop Review: An office laptop with an MX130 for some light gaming

Start-up laptop. The Vostro name has been the moniker of Dell's series of budget laptops for years. The company has given the old workhorse a hardware upgrade and ironed out some of the kinks, but some questionable decisions remain.
Intel Core i5-8265U | NVIDIA GeForce MX130 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 23 Jun 2019 23:35
Jun 22, 2019
Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15ARR Laptop Review: A powerful Ryzen 5 2500U laptop paired with disappointing battery life

82% Lenovo IdeaPad 330s-15ARR Laptop Review: A powerful Ryzen 5 2500U laptop paired with disappointing battery life

Little stamina. The IdeaPad 330s-15ARR scores well with its Ryzen 5-2500U APU, fast NVMe SSD, and dual-channel RAM. Its dim and poor battery life inhibit what is a good laptop though.
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Jun 2019 19:13
LG X power3

79% LG X power3 Smartphone Review – retro design and a large battery

Throwback with long battery life. The particularly large battery and long battery runtimes are the LG X power3's main selling points. It can offer several improvements compared to its predecessor, but its design remains the same as two years ago. Will this be enough to deserve our recommendation? Find out in our review.
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.50" | 171 g
Florian Schmitt, 22 Jun 2019 17:34
MSI GT76 9SG Laptop Review: The Titan of Gaming Laptops

86% MSI GT76 9SG Laptop Review: The Titan of Gaming Laptops

Designed for power. The brand-new GT76 Titan DT from MSI should be especially attractive to passionate gamers who can live with a heavy and huge chassis. Thanks to the Core i9-9900K and the GeForce RTX 2080, the 17-inch notebook offers plenty of power for modern games.
Intel Core i9-9900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 22 Jun 2019 09:31
Jun 21, 2019
Motorola One Vision

78% Motorola One Vision Review: Cinema smartphone with a strong camera

Mobile cinema screen. The Motorola One Vision follows on from last year's Moto One and aims to set new standards with an updated display and improved camera. What was good, stays - at least that is what the manufacturer indicates, keeping the "Android One" name. Is this a good mixture?
Samsung Exynos 9609 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.30" | 181 g
Stefan Schomberg, 21 Jun 2019 18:08
So much better than before: Razer Blade Pro 17 Laptop Review

88% So much better than before: Razer Blade Pro 17 Laptop Review

The gold standard for ultrathin 17-inch gaming laptops. It may have took Razer a few tries, but they've finally crafted a nearly perfect Blade laptop and one of the best gaming laptops for its size category. This latest Blade Pro iteration drops the inessential features of previous generations for a lighter, smaller, more efficient, and more streamlined gaming experience that everyone — and not just Razer fans — can appreciate.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Jun 2019 18:07
Gigaset Heating Pack Review: Efficient smart home heating

Gigaset Heating Pack Review: Efficient smart home heating

Desired temperature - Gigaset originally developed its smart home system for apartments, but it has now been expanded to thermostats. These can often prove useful in changeable summer weather conditions, allowing you to change the room temperature quickly and save money too. Read on to find out our thoughts on the Gigaset Heating Pack.
Daniel Schmidt, 21 Jun 2019 16:15
Nubia Red Magic 3

87% Nubia Red Magic 3 Smartphone Review: 8K videos and active cooling

Stay cool! Nubia wants the Red Magic 3 to be an extraordinary gaming phone and it has done its best to achieve that lofty aim. The company has included an active cooling solution, and the ability to shoot 8K videos, both of which are firsts for the smartphones that have visited our test lab. Read on to find out whether this affordable gaming smartphone can live up to its lofty expectations in this detailed review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.65" | 215 g
Florian Schmitt, 21 Jun 2019 16:14
Oukitel C15 Pro

74% Oukitel C15 Pro Smartphone Review: A weak budget handset with a bright display

Bargain basement The sub-€100 (~$112) Oukitel C15 Pro surprised with its bright IPS display. Read on to find out whether this budget smartphone has more to offer than its nice-looking screen.
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 6.09" | 174 g
Marcus Herbrich, 21 Jun 2019 15:32
Dell Latitude 3590 review: Office laptop with major flaws

80% Dell Latitude 3590 review: Office laptop with major flaws

Not even close, definitely no cigar. Dell has introduced its newest incarnation of their office and business series 3000 to the market, and adds some new issues to the already well-known weak points of this range. Not only is the screen an issue with this latest version, which we would be unhappy with in a 400-Euro (~$456) budget laptop, but also other issues on the technical side. Aside from this, it has very good battery life. UPDATE 08.07.2019: The new BIOS version 1.9.8 changes thermal and fan levels with positive results.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 21 Jun 2019 08:29
Jun 20, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Laptop Review: A business laptop with long battery life and an iGPU

88% Lenovo ThinkPad T490 Laptop Review: A business laptop with long battery life and an iGPU

Better without NVIDIA? We are already well acquainted with the ThinkPad T490, having reviewed the model with an NVIDIA GPU only last month. Now it is time for the model with only an Intel GPU to be subjected to our tests, but how will it perform in the absence of a dedicated GPU? Read on in our detailed review to find out.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Jun 2019 15:24
Jun 19, 2019
MSI GP75 Leopard 9SD

85% Review of the MSI GP75 Leopard 9SD: Low-priced Gaming Laptop with a 144 Hz Panel

Notebook for 1080p gamers. The MSI GP75 Leopard promises to deliver a good gaming performance at a budget price. With the hardware that the MSI GP75 offers, all modern titles should be playable in Full HD at the very least. We reveal in the following review what gamers who are not interested in 4K gaming, can expect from the MSI GP75 Leopard.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 19 Jun 2019 17:27
Realme 3 Smartphone Hands-on Review

Realme 3 Smartphone Hands-on Review — Helio P70 mid-ranger for not-so-deep pockets

Third time's the charm? The Realme 3 comes within six months of the launch of the popular Realme 2 with an aim to correct some of the deficiencies of its older cousin while offering an updated design, new software, and beefed-up internals. The Realme 3 offers excellent value in the sub-₹10,000 (~US$150) market but is not without rivals. For all its niceties under the hood, can the Realme 3 really rise above the competition? Our hands-on review seeks to answer just that.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 6.22" | 175 g
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jun 2019 00:37
Jun 18, 2019
Vivo IQOO

87% Vivo IQOO Smartphone Review

A cheap gaming smartphone with a few tricks up its sleeve. Vivo is back, and this time it has brought an affordable gaming smartphone to market. The IQOO has vapour chamber cooling, touch-sensitive shoulder buttons and an engrossing 6.41-inch AMOLED display. Vivo has included a Snapdragon 855 SoC too, which should help it keep pace with modern flagships. Read on to find out if the Vivo IQOO can live up to expectations.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.41" | 196 g
Mike Wobker, 18 Jun 2019 23:41
Review of the Dell Inspiron 15 3585: Locked-In Office Ryzen

78% Review of the Dell Inspiron 15 3585: Locked-In Office Ryzen

Master of throttling. Dell's entry-level Inspiron series is also available with AMD processors. Unfortunately, the Ryzen 3 2300U's CPU was badly restricted and unable to unleash its full potential, and Dell's cooling solution was running almost at its limit. Nevertheless, even a severely limited Ryzen can have its upsides, as our test shows.
AMD Ryzen 3 2300U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Christian Hintze, 18 Jun 2019 22:49
Dell G7 17 7790 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

85% Dell G7 17 7790 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Now with blue heat pipes. The latest mid-range gaming laptop from Dell incorporates features from both the entry-level G3 series and the higher-end Alienware series. Even so, the system is relatively heavy and even heavier than the 17.3-inch Alienware m17 by several hundred grams.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 17.30" | 3.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 18 Jun 2019 18:31
Huawei P Smart Z Smartphone Review

84% Huawei P Smart Z Review: Mid-range smartphone with a pop-up camera

Small bezels and a lot of display. The pop-up camera has arrived in the mid-range. The P Smart Z from Huawei combines premium features such as the pop-up camera with a price in the mid-range segment. However, the implementation of the Huawei smartphones is not always successful and still leaves room for improvements.
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | 6.59" | 197 g
Marcus Herbrich, 18 Jun 2019 16:04
Jun 17, 2019
Gigabyte Aorus 15-SA (Core i7-9750H, GTX 1660 Ti, 144 Hz FHD) Laptop Review

86% Gigabyte Aorus 15-SA (Core i7-9750H, GTX 1660 Ti, 144 Hz FHD) Laptop Review

An all-round gamer. The Gigabyte Aorus 15-SA handles all modern triple-A games with ease thanks to its Core i7-9750H processor, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU and 16 GB RAM. Gigabyte complements this with a 512 GB NVMe SSD and a 15.6-inch 144 Hz IPS panel. However, the latter has low maximum brightness, while the 15-SA suffers from poor battery life and lacks ports like Thunderbolt 3.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Jun 2019 19:22
Review of the HP 14: Ryzen 7 3700U-based Laptop with an Engaged Handbrake

82% Review of the HP 14: Ryzen 7 3700U-based Laptop with an Engaged Handbrake

Slowed down. HP’s 14-inch notebook features very good hardware: Ryzen 7 3700U, 8 GB of RAM (running in dual-channel mode), SSD+HDD, and a matte IPS screen. Moreover, the laptop also offers passable battery runtimes and operates very quietly or even completely silently.
AMD Ryzen 7 3700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Jun 2019 12:34
Chuwi AeroBook (2019) Laptop Review: A crowdfunded compact Ultrabook

80% Chuwi AeroBook (2019) Laptop Review: A crowdfunded compact Ultrabook

MacBook, made in China. Chuwi's latest laptop is the product of a successful IndieGoGo campaign. While the package is wrapped in a nice shell, the AeroBook ultimately falls short of other compact notebooks. This is largely in part to its outdated 6th-generation Core m3 CPU.
Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Sam Medley, 17 Jun 2019 08:07
Jun 15, 2019
Huawei Y5 2019

73% Huawei Y5 2019 Smartphone Review: Better than last year

Fake leather – real qualities. Buyers have always had to shell out slightly more than 100 Euros (~$113) for the Huawei Y5, and they should know that they cannot expect a performance miracle for this. This year, they will get a display with a notch, an optional faux-leather finish, and improved cameras. Find out in our review, why the improvement really make this a better device.
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 5.71" | 146 g
Florian Schmitt, 15 Jun 2019 14:33
Samsung Galaxy A70: Mid-Range Giant in Review

86% Samsung Galaxy A70: Mid-Range Giant in Review

Full-blown attack. 32 MP triple-camera, 128 GB of internal storage, a 4,500 mAh battery, and a 6.7-inch display - Samsung is about to redefine the mid-range smartphone with its latest Galaxy A70 that can almost be mistaken for a high-end candidate. Find out in our review whether the sub-$400 smartphone is worth buying or not.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 | 6.70" | 183 g
Manuel Masiero, 15 Jun 2019 00:53
Jun 14, 2019
Alienware m15 P79F (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, OLED) Review

85% Alienware m15 P79F (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, OLED) Review

OLED comeback. OLED is amazing, but it's not the holy grail of display technologies. A few key disadvantages outside of the pricier MSRP mean there are still good reasons to choose IPS depending on your usage scenario.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 14 Jun 2019 10:06
Oppo R17 Pro Smartphone Hands-on Review

Oppo R17 Pro Smartphone Hands-on Review

Knight in radiant armor with a few flaws. The Oppo R17 Pro tries to combine suave aesthetics with flagship-grade performance. With a launch price close to ₹45,990 (~US$660), the R17 Pro didn't find too many takers. Now, with a more reasonable pricing and several software updates to iron out some wrinkles, the R17 Pro is still a leading contender in the upper mid-range segment. Does the R17 Pro have what it takes to outclass other Snapdragon 710 phones or is there still work to be done? We aim to find out just that.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | 6.40" | 183 g
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Jun 2019 08:46
Jun 13, 2019
Camera test: Xiaomi Mi 9 v. Huawei P30 Pro v. OnePlus 7 Pro v. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. OnePlus 7 Pro courtesy of Trading Shenzhen.

OnePlus Flagship Smartphone Camera Test: OnePlus 7 Pro v. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus v. Xiaomi Mi 9 v. Huawei P30 Pro

How good, or rather how bad, is the OnePlus 7 Pro's camera really? We decided to compare the OnePlus 7 Pro with the latest camera patch installed on the current crème de la crème of Android smartphone photography. Find out whether or not the OnePlus 7 Pro's latest camera patch is capable of catapulting the OnePlus 7 Pro right to the top in our review.
Marcus Herbrich, 13 Jun 2019 21:28
Jun 12, 2019
Dell Latitude 3390 (Core i5-8250U, Full HD, 256 GB SSD) Convertible Review

83% Dell Latitude 3390 (Core i5-8250U, Full HD, 256 GB SSD) Convertible Review

Solid convertible! The Dell Latitude 3390 is a compact 13.3-inch convertible laptop that offers decent performance but poor battery life. Read on to find out how the Latitude 3390 shapes up elsewhere in this detailed review.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 12 Jun 2019 22:43
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-14IWL

85% Lenovo IdeaPad S340 (i7-8565U, MX230) Laptop Review

Solid companion. In its current incarnation, the IdeaPad S340 presents itself with an attractive design and good hardware equipment. The optional dedicated MX graphics unit is a nice equipment feature that offers a bit more graphics performance. In this review, we evaluate how the Lenovo IdeaPad S340 with Nvidia GeForce MX230 turns out.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA GeForce MX230 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 12 Jun 2019 16:17
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (i7, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga (i7, FHD) Convertible Review

A quick-change artist in pinstripes. For the first time since 2015 Lenovo has developed a new case for its business-oriented ThinkPad Yoga convertible. The Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga is slimmer than its predecessor and offers improved CPU performance. However, the convertible lacks several features available in the normal ThinkPad X390. We have done an in-depth review of the convertible laptop with an Intel Whiskey Lake processor.
Intel Core i7-8565U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 12 Jun 2019 14:19
OnePlus 7

85% OnePlus 7 Smartphone: Phone with dual-camera setup in review

It's not easy... The OnePlus 7 isn't the only smartphone in its model generation anymore, but it still has the right to play an important role in the upper tier. The exterior design has barely changed compared to the OnePlus 6T. Will this help? We'll find out in this review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.41" | 182 g
Florian Schmitt, 12 Jun 2019 03:44
Jun 11, 2019
Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Ryzen 7 2700U, RX Vega 10, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

84% Lenovo Yoga 530-14ARR (Ryzen 7 2700U, RX Vega 10, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

Multifunctional. Lenovo's Yoga 530-14ARR offers a Ryzen 7 APU, dual-channel RAM, and an NVMe SSD. In addition to finger-touch input the IPS touchscreen also supports Lenovo's Active Pen.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 11 Jun 2019 21:40
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