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Nov 12, 2019
Acer TravelMate X514-51-511Q

84% Acer TravelMate X514 Laptop Review: A small 14-inch machine with professionals in mind

Ultramobile and super-lightweight. Acer markets the TravelMate X514-51 as being particularly small and lightweight, and it does not disappoint in that regard. Our tests will determine whether this Whiskey Lake business laptop is up to scratch, though.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 980 g
Mike Wobker, 12 Nov 2019 19:44
MSI Prestige 15 A10SC Laptop Review: One of the Best Dell XPS 15 Alternatives

85% MSI Prestige 15 A10SC Laptop Review: One of the Best Dell XPS 15 Alternatives

Prestigious. Low-power Intel with low-power Nvidia work great together for anyone interested in a high-performance ultra-thin laptop. If MSI can address the throttling, then the Prestige 15 can give other popular 15.6-inch Ultrabooks from Dell, HP, and Asus a run for the money.
Intel Core i7-10710U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2019 18:33
Need for Speed Heat

Need for Speed Heat Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Hit and run. In Need for Speed Heat, players are going to battle against law enforcers on wheels. Our review straightens out whether graphics cards are going to heat up as well.
Florian Glaser, 12 Nov 2019 12:15
Porsche Design Ultra One

80% Porsche Design Ultra One laptop short review: Noisy SSD antagonizes the expensive laptop

Fanless has its price. It's well known that products under the "Porsche Design" label don't necessarily offer a good price-performance ratio. As long as hardware and processing are of high quality, this factor isn't bothersome for the generous wallet. The Porsche Design Ultra One, however, has two quirks that seriously interfere with longer work sessions. Our review will show what this is all about.
Intel Core i7-8500Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | 15.60" | 1.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 12 Nov 2019 04:06
Nov 11, 2019
Honor 9X

76% Honor 9X Smartphone Review: A new Huawei smartphone with Google Play Services

Déjà vu. Notebookcheck.com reviews the Honor 9X, a midrange handset with a pop-up front-facing camera, a notch and punch-hole free 6.59-inch display and a HiSilicon Kirin 710F SoC among other features. Read on to find out in what area this latest Honor smartphone excels, and if it can maintain the company's reputation of selling competitively priced midrange handsets.
HiSilicon Kirin 710 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | 6.59" | 197 g
Marcus Herbrich, 11 Nov 2019 22:50
Gigaset GX290 Review: Mobile phone warhorse with long battery life

76% Gigaset GX290 Review: Mobile phone warhorse with long battery life

The pith of Münsterland. With a comparatively compact rugged smartphone, Gigaset wants to attract a further clientele and is focusing on a mixture of good equipment, large energy storage and sustainability under the "Made in Germany" flag. You can read in the test whether the recipe is convincing.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763V | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 6.10" | 279 g
Daniel Schmidt, 11 Nov 2019 13:53
Lenovo ThinkPad P53 in Review: Classic workstation with a lot of GPU performance

90% Lenovo ThinkPad P53 in Review: Classic workstation with a lot of GPU performance

Is a Quadro RTX 5000 too much? Lenovo is now offering the new ThinkPad P53 with the high-end GPU Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 that is usually reserved for larger devices. The cooling solution inside of the Lenovo workstation reaches its limits, which negatively affects the CPU performance.
Intel Core i7-9850H | NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Nov 2019 08:00
Nov 9, 2019
Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T Review: Slim and light subnotebook for a fat wallet

84% Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T Review: Slim and light subnotebook for a fat wallet

890 grams (~1.96 lb). With the Swift 7, Aces has added a feather-light and ultra-slim 14-inch notebook to its offerings. The device scores with an IPS touchscreen display, 16 GB of working memory (dual-channel mode), and silent operation. This is accompanied by a good battery life and two Thunderbolt-3 slots. For the whole package, you have to put almost 2000 Euros (~$2226; $1700 in the US) on the table.
Intel Core i7-8500Y | Intel UHD Graphics 615 | 14.00" | 890 g
Sascha Mölck, 09 Nov 2019 20:09
Dynabook Portégé X30-F laptop review: Light, slim, enduring

87% Dynabook Portégé X30-F laptop review: Light, slim, enduring

Model update. The light and slim Portégé X30-F scores points with long battery life, a bright, contrast-rich display and two Thunderbolt 3 ports. Our configuration variant lacks an LTE modem.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 09 Nov 2019 07:14
Nov 8, 2019
Acer ConceptD 7 Laptop in Review: Top-of-the-line Intel CPU with throttling behavior

87% Acer ConceptD 7 Laptop in Review: Top-of-the-line Intel CPU with throttling behavior

Throttling Concept for the library. Acer advertises its brand-new ConceptD series as a premium, white multimedia system for creators. Plenty of features and a sleek design (as well as a high price) aim to impress multimedia creators. In this review, we try to determine whether the Concept(D) is successful in that regard.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Christian Hintze, 08 Nov 2019 22:38
Nov 7, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad P53s-20N6001NGE

81% Lenovo ThinkPad P53s laptop review: With ultrabook processor and Quadro graphics

CPU performance barely increased. Based on the ThinkPad T590, Lenovo presents the comparatively low-cost ThinkPad P53s workstation. The configuration and maintenance options are somewhat limited, but everything else remains solid as usual. In this review we'll clarify the details of what buyers can expect.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA Quadro P520 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Mike Wobker, 07 Nov 2019 23:42
Acer Aspire 5 A515-43-R057

78% Acer Aspire 5 A515-43-R057 Laptop Review: A super price for an AMD laptop, but with a hefty shortcoming

An affordable, yet underwhelming Zen+ laptop. Acer's latest budget laptop sounds excellent on paper. The Aspire 5 A515-43-R057 retails for around €500 (~$554) and comes with a Zen+ APU, a 1 TB SSD and 8 GB of RAM. However, not all is at it seems with our test device, as our review below will reveal.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Mike Wobker, 07 Nov 2019 18:07
Nov 6, 2019
Dynabook Portégé A30-E laptop review: Great display, unstable case

85% Dynabook Portégé A30-E laptop review: Great display, unstable case

Everything new. The Dynabook 13.3-inch business laptop pleases with a bright, contrast-rich IPS display, an NVMe SSD and long battery life. However, the case should be more stable.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 Nov 2019 18:32
Acer Predator Helios 300 Laptop Review: A modern gaming laptop with a Turing GPU

82% Acer Predator Helios 300 Laptop Review: A modern gaming laptop with a Turing GPU

A useful gaming device! The Predator series is well known for its gaming devices, with Acer selling more than just laptops under its gaming sub-brand. While the company continues to sell Predator-branded accessories, it has overhauled the design and internals of its latest Predator Helios laptop. The Helios 300 should make for a compelling midrange gaming laptop, but our tests will reveal whether that is the case or not.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sebastian Bade, 06 Nov 2019 17:59
Nov 5, 2019
Apple Watch Series 5

Apple Watch Series 5 Smartwatch Review: It can do more than any other smartwatch, but just not for that long

Almost perfect. Apple has made few changes to its Watch Series over the years. The original model had plenty going for it though, so that does not necessarily mean that Apple has fallen behind its competitors. On the contrary, the Apple Watch remains the best-selling smartwatch on the market, and by some distance. The Watch Series 5 is an excellent smartwatch too, but you may be taking a trip to the charger sooner than you may like.
Inge Schwabe, 05 Nov 2019 23:42
Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U Laptop Review: Faster Than The Core i5 XPS 15

86% Dell XPS 13 7390 Core i7-10710U Laptop Review: Faster Than The Core i5 XPS 15

Hexa-core power. After an impressive showing with the XPS 13 7390 2-in-1, the original XPS 13 clamshell deserves some love, too. Dell is putting the XPS 13 back in the spotlight with the Intel Comet Lake-U Core i7-10710U to be one of the first subnotebooks shipping with a full-fledged hexa-core ULV CPU.
Intel Core i7-10710U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 Nov 2019 20:17
Dynabook Tecra X50 Laptop Review: A light Ultrabook with light endurance

83% Dynabook Tecra X50 Laptop Review: A light Ultrabook with light endurance

Dynamic do-over. The Tecra is back under a new name. The Dynabook Tecra X50 retains much of the Tecra flair for thinness but ultimately falls flat. While the X50 is a competent machine overall, it is priced far too high for what it offers.
Intel Core i7-8665U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.4 kg
Sam Medley, 05 Nov 2019 18:50
Acer Swift 3 SF314-41 Laptop Review: A stylish and slim Ryzen subnotebook with plenty of power and battery life in the tank

83% Acer Swift 3 SF314-41 Laptop Review: A stylish and slim Ryzen subnotebook with plenty of power and battery life in the tank

Ryzen is doing well for itself. Acer's new 14-inch subnotebook sports a sleek metal chassis, a Ryzen 5 APU and dual-channel RAM among other features. The rest of the device seems on point too, with Acer including an NVMe SSD, matte IPS screen, and a backlit keyboard. These are joined by good battery life too.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Nov 2019 11:41
Nov 4, 2019
OnePlus 7T Pro

87% OnePlus 7T Pro Smartphone Review – the fastest charger

Matte outside, shiny inside. Even though OnePlus has placed the focus on the OnePlus 7T: The OnePlus 7T Pro has once again turned out to be a really good smartphone. Its price, however, is slowly creeping up to match its competitors. Does that make it loose its appeal? Find out in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.67" | 206 g
Florian Schmitt, 04 Nov 2019 19:35
The AirPods Pro bring plenty of features, but do they sound better than regular AirPods?

Apple AirPods Pro Review: Expensive earplugs or the real Hi-Fi deal?

Apple introduced the latest generation of its white earphones a few days ago, promising several improvements over existing AirPods. However, as iconic as its designs have been since the launch of the first iPod, the sound quality of Apple's earbuds have remained mediocre. Has the company finally mastered Hi-Fi audio quality or are the AirPods Pro just another step in the right direction?
Hannes Brecher, 04 Nov 2019 13:29
Call of Duty Modern Warfare

Call of Duty Modern Warfare Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Back to the roots. With Modern Warfare, Infinity Ward wanted to capitalize on the strengths and successes of the previous titles in the series. In terms of technology, the latest installment in the Call of Duty franchise is supposed to finally look as good as the most recent Battlefield title. Read this performance analysis to find out whether or not Infinity Ward has managed to achieve this. Moreover, our benchmarks also reveal the system requirements for the latest Call of Duty game.
Florian Glaser, 04 Nov 2019 10:32
Nov 1, 2019
Motorola Moto E6 Plus

75% Motorola Moto E6 Plus Smartphone Review: The battery rocks, but the performance sucks

Replaceable. The Moto E6 Plus follows on from the midrange One Vision, One Action and One Zoom, hitting shelves just before Christmas. However, while Motorola aimed the One series at younger audiences, the E6 Plus may appeal to an older crowd thanks to its removable battery. The device must compete with the great battery life of the Moto E5 Plus, but its predecessor did have its shortcomings. Read on to find out whether Motorola has ironed out the kinks with this new handset and what else the Moto E6 Plus has to offer.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.10" | 149.7 g
Inge Schwabe, 01 Nov 2019 20:10
OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition Smartphone Review - Flagship with 90 Hz Display

87% OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition Smartphone Review - Flagship with 90 Hz Display

Fancy, fancy. The second cooperation between mobile phone manufacturer and automaker is called OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition and features exclusive features with a special housing, more RAM and a noble protective cover. We will test whether the McLaren Edition is also worthwhile for non-autofans.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 6.67" | 206 g
Florian Schmitt, 01 Nov 2019 11:49
MSI Alpha 15 Hands-On Gaming Laptop Review

MSI Alpha 15 Hands-On Gaming Laptop Review: Ryzen and Navi instead of Intel and NVIDIA

A game-changer? AMD made its comeback into the CPU business with its Ryzen series not only on desktops but also on laptops. The company made a similar foray into the GPU market with its Navi desktop cards earlier this year, a move that it is trying to replicate on laptops with its Navi 14 GPUs. NVIDIA has dominated the upper midrange of laptop GPUs for a while, but AMD is looking to change that, offering consumers more choice in the process. Read on to find out what we think of one the first upcoming all-AMD laptops.
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H | AMD Radeon RX 5500M | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Klaus Hinum, J. Simon Leitner, 01 Nov 2019 09:10
Oct 31, 2019
Razer Blade Pro 17 4K UHD 120 Hz Laptop Review: Finally, a 17-inch 4K Display With Almost No Ghosting

87% Razer Blade Pro 17 4K UHD 120 Hz Laptop Review: Finally, a 17-inch 4K Display With Almost No Ghosting

First 17.3-inch laptop with a 4K 120 Hz display. The AU Optronics B173ZAN03.3 panel makes its debut on the Razer laptop to offer both faster refresh rates and faster black-white response times than any 17.3-inch laptop before it. The end result is a better 4K gaming experience than what other 17.3-inch laptops currently have to offer.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 31 Oct 2019 17:47
Oct 29, 2019
Kingston KC600 SSD Benchmarked: More Reason to Ditch that Old HDD

Kingston KC600 SSD Benchmarked: More Reason to Ditch that Old HDD

The basics. Kingston is still invested in traditional 2.5-inch SATA III SSDs for users who have yet to upgrade to M.2 or NVMe. The new KC600 promises XTS-AES 256-bit encryption and 3D TLC NAND modules not unlike most M.2 drives.
Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2019 17:26
Dell G5 15 5590

83% Dell G5 15 5590 Laptop Review: 15-inch gaming notebook with a Max-Q GPU

Much better than the entry-level version. Quite recently we reviewed a very well-priced version of the Dell G5 15 5590 that had a Core i5-9300H and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650. But now we are taking a look at a more expensive model that features the Core i7-9750H and the GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q and costs 2000 Euros (~$2229). Read our review to find out if spending an extra 1000 Euros (~$1115) makes any sense.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.8 kg
Florian Glaser, 29 Oct 2019 14:15
Surface Laptop 3 15 Ryzen 5 Review: Microsoft Can Do Better

83% Surface Laptop 3 15 Ryzen 5 Review: Microsoft Can Do Better

$1500 for this? The metal Surface Laptop 3 is the sleekest Surface laptop yet and its implementation of AMD Ryzen is one of the better examples in the Ultrabook space. Unfortunately, almost everything else feels outdated.
AMD Ryzen 5 3580U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 9 | 15.00" | 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 29 Oct 2019 01:44
Oct 28, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad L590 Laptop Review: A business laptop with good input devices

83% Lenovo ThinkPad L590 Laptop Review: A business laptop with good input devices

With the handbrake on. Lenovo's L-series is well-known for being a budget range of the company's ThinkPad offering, while also being excellent value for money. The focus for this review is the L590, a new 15.6-inch business laptop that has stellar input devices just like its predecessor.
Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 28 Oct 2019 22:18
HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review: HP's 15.6-inch laptop combines gaming prowess and stamina

80% HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review: HP's 15.6-inch laptop combines gaming prowess and stamina

AMD and Nvidia make a good team. The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 runs all current games smoothly and displays them on its matte 15.6-inch screen (FHD, IPS). The laptop is well-equipped: 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), NVMe SSD, HDD. Surprisingly, the battery life is excellent.
AMD Ryzen 7 3750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Oct 2019 10:01
Oct 26, 2019
HTC Desire 19+

77% HTC Desire 19+ Smartphone Review – 2,5 Cameras and Cheeky Design

Blue dot. HTC tries its hand at a smartphone with a large rechargeable battery and even spends a triple camera on the back. For almost 300 Euros this sounds like a fair offer. We take a closer look in the test.
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.20" | 170 g
Florian Schmitt, 26 Oct 2019 15:48
Oct 25, 2019
Gigaset GS190

71% Review Gigaset GS190 Smartphone – Too expensive despite large battery?

Cheap enough? Compared to its predecessor, the Gigaset GS190 offers a much more modern design. However, the manufacturer has also tightened the price screw - can this still justify the level of equipment?
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 6.10" | 172 g
Florian Schmitt, 25 Oct 2019 15:21
Review TP-Link Neffos X20: Cheap smartphone with long battery life

74% Review TP-Link Neffos X20: Cheap smartphone with long battery life

Motley - The Neffos X20 is an inexpensive entry-level smartphone, which is equipped with a large display, a dual camera and a powerful battery. In the test, the phone proves to be a solid representative of its trade and reveals both positive and negative surprises.
Mediatek Helio A22 MT6761 | PowerVR GE8300 | 6.26" | 171 g
Daniel Schmidt, 25 Oct 2019 13:43
Asus Zephyrus M GU502GU Laptop Review: $1800 for Single-Channel RAM

83% Asus Zephyrus M GU502GU Laptop Review: $1800 for Single-Channel RAM

Medium performance for a high price. The Zephyrus M GU502GU starts at the same price as the Razer Blade 15 with the same CPU, GPU, and 144 Hz display. It becomes difficult to recommend the Asus when the Razer alternative is both smaller and more rigid while offering essentially the same level of gaming performance.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 Oct 2019 10:43
Oct 24, 2019
Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IWL laptop review: Lenovo's convertible pleases with long battery life

83% Lenovo IdeaPad C340-15IWL laptop review: Lenovo's convertible pleases with long battery life

Versatile. With the IdeaPad C340-15IWL, Lenovo delivers a well-equipped 15.6-inch convertible, which also offers very good battery life. The IPS touchscreen display can be operated with your fingers as well as with the Lenovo Active Pen 2, which can be purchased separately.
Intel Core i5-8265U | NVIDIA GeForce MX230 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Oct 2019 23:14
Gigaset GS195

71% Review Gigaset GS195 Smartphone - Mobile phone from German production

A true European. The Gigaset GS195 comes from German production and in a particularly ecological packaging to the buyer. For less than 200 Euros, it should not only impress with a stylish glass design, but also with a large rechargeable battery. In the test we look at whether this is successful.
UNISOC SC9863A | PowerVR GE8322 / IMG8322 | 6.18" | 180 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Oct 2019 13:35
Dell G5 15 5590

80% Dell G5 15 5590 Laptop Review: Price/Performance King and Problem Child

Attention bargain hunters: With the G5 15 5590-PCNJJ, Dell has a gaming laptop with a Core i5-9300H CPU and a GeForce GTX 1650 GPU on offer at a very attractive price point. In this review, we are going to take a closer look at the strengths and weaknesses of the 15-inch device.
Intel Core i5-9300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 24 Oct 2019 07:29
Apple iPad 7 2019

85% Apple iPad 7 2019 Tablet Review: Small changes with a big impact?

Now with keys. The iPad 7 2019 is a soft upgrade on the iPad that Apple released last year. The new iPad sports a new screen format, iPadOS and support for accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, but there are few major changes this year. Read on in this live review to find out whether the series of small changes can combine to make a big difference.
Update: Review completed.
Apple A10 Fusion | Apple A10 Fusion GPU / PowerVR | 10.20" | 483 g
Florian Schmitt, 23 Oct 2019 18:02
Oct 22, 2019
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Tablet Review: Top technology at a premium price

88% Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Tablet Review: Top technology at a premium price

The tablet S-class. For Samsung's new tablet flagship, the best is just good enough: As with the first Samsung tablet, the 10.5-inch Android device is equipped with a dual camera and is run by the Snapdragon 855 high-end SoC and at least 6 GB of RAM. The Samsung S Pen is also always included.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | 10.50" | 420 g
Manuel Masiero, 22 Oct 2019 23:11
Blackview BV9700 Pro

76% Blackview BV9700 Pro Smartphone Review: Rugged phone measures heart rate and air purity

Shock-resistant and waterproof. Buyers of a Blackview smartphone are on the safe side if they need to use the device in stormy conditions. The robust design is not only visually pleasing, it is also IP68, IP69k and MIL-STD certified. But do not trust everything the manufacturer says! Find out in which areas you should not rely on the manufacturer's claims in our review.
Mediatek Helio P70 | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 | 5.84" | 283 g
Mike Wobker, 22 Oct 2019 17:25
LG K50

75% LG K50 Smartphone Review: A cheap and large format handset

A big, budget handset. The LG K50 seems well priced at around 200 Euros (~$223) for what the South Korean company has included. The device has a large display, dual rear-facing cameras and a dedicated Google Assistant button, although some may find the latter somewhat of a gimmick. Read on to find out how the handset performs in our tests and how it fares against comparably priced devices.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762 | PowerVR GE8320 | 6.26" | 170 g
Mike Wobker, 22 Oct 2019 16:39
Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRH Review: Gaming bolide gets high marks for its great power delivery and low heat development

83% Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRH Review: Gaming bolide gets high marks for its great power delivery and low heat development

Well-rounded gamer. Lenovo's gaming notebook displays all current games smoothly on its matte 17.3-inch screen (144 Hz, G-Sync, FHD, IPS) and also offers great connectivity: a combination of SSD + HDD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode) & a Thunderbolt 3 port. The iGPU is disabled ex-works but can be activated by the end user. This has a positive impact on battery life.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile | 17.30" | 3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Oct 2019 09:08
Lenovo ThinkPad P43s laptop review: The mobile workstation's display and performance disappoint

80% Lenovo ThinkPad P43s laptop review: The mobile workstation's display and performance disappoint

Slowed-down ThinkPad. Lenovo's mobile workstation scores points with great input devices, good battery life and a Thunderbolt 3 port. But the laptop isn't able to reach its full performance potential.
Intel Core i7-8565U | NVIDIA Quadro P520 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Oct 2019 05:37
Oct 21, 2019
Razer Blade Stealth i7-1065G7 Iris Plus Laptop Review: The Cheaper GeForce MX150 is Faster

86% Razer Blade Stealth i7-1065G7 Iris Plus Laptop Review: The Cheaper GeForce MX150 is Faster

Ice to meet you. Razer has jumped in on the 10 nm Ice Lake bandwagon to exploit the new power-efficient Intel Iris Plus GPU. While the resulting performance is where we expect it to be, the $1500 starting price makes this a tough buy when the less expensive Blade Stealth GeForce MX150 version is the better gaming machine.
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Oct 2019 21:57
MSI GF65 9SD Laptop Review: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for under $1000

79% MSI GF65 9SD Laptop Review: GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for under $1000

Same looks, faster performance. The GF65 replaces last year's GF63 by introducing new Nvidia Turing GPU options, new display options, a larger cooling solution, and faster wireless. The narrow bezel chassis design remains unchanged.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Oct 2019 02:56
Oct 18, 2019
Huami Amazfit GTS

Huami Amazfit GTS Smartwatch Review: A high-quality copy

Well copied. Smartwatches are becoming more popular, with OEMs now bringing cheaper models to market too. Apple remains a big player in the sector with its Watch, so it should come as no surprise to see other manufacturers basing their attempts on its design. The Huami Amazfit GTS bears an uncanny resemblance to the Apple Watch while costing a lot less. Its price alone should be reason enough to check out what this cheap smartwatch has to offer.
Mike Wobker, 18 Oct 2019 16:23
Schenker XMG Fusion 15 in Review: Intel's reference design challenges the competition

84% Schenker XMG Fusion 15 in Review: Intel's reference design challenges the competition

Swift reference design. Intel and Schenker have created a thin gaming laptop with good battery life, lots of performance and an enthusiast-level port selection. Will it wipe the floor with competing Razer, Acer, Gigabyte, and Asus offerings? Update: Better contrast in new display measurement
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 18 Oct 2019 00:34
Oct 17, 2019
Huawei Watch GT 2

Huawei Watch GT 2 Smartwatch Review: Stupendously smart, but buggy

Outmanoeuvred. The Huawei Watch GT 2 is currently one of the most expensive smartwatches on the market. The device has a high-quality build and design that comes in two sizes. The GT 2 has interchangeable wristbands too and combines intelligent fitness functions with telephone features in a long-running package. However, it is also plagued by shortcomings and a mighty bug too.
Inge Schwabe, 17 Oct 2019 22:51
GRID

GRID (2019) Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Racing Eldorado. Following F1 2019 and Dirt Rally 2.0, GRID is the third Codemasters racing game that we take for a benchmark check this year. Find out here whether the demands on the system turn out rather low, medium, or high.
Florian Glaser, 17 Oct 2019 19:09
Oct 16, 2019
Ghost Recon Breakpoint

Ghost Recon Breakpoint Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

A feast for the eyes. While in terms of its content, Ghost Recon Breakpoint is gathering reviews that are rather critical, the technology of this tactical shooter turns out to be quite impressive. Using several notebooks and desktop PCs, we tested which graphics card is needed for what settings.
Florian Glaser, 16 Oct 2019 20:13
MSI WP65 9TH Laptop Review: For Professionals on a Budget

76% MSI WP65 9TH Laptop Review: For Professionals on a Budget

Good looks, but barebones. The WP65 is a decent alternative to the entry-level Dell Precision 3000 series or the HP ZBook 15v series. However, core workstation users will find a lot of missing features on the WP65 when compared to most other mobile workstations.
Intel Core i7-9750H | NVIDIA Quadro P620 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 16 Oct 2019 09:46
Oct 15, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 Laptop Review: A fight for the hegemony of business laptops

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X395 Laptop Review: A fight for the hegemony of business laptops

AMD or Intel? AMD has been intensifying its competition with Intel recently, as increasingly more Ryzen-powered laptops have been appearing on the market lately. Lenovo has introduced AMD and Intel-powered versions of its 13.3-inch ThinkPad X39 series, the AMD version of which will be the focus of our review. The ThinkPad X390 impressed in our recent review, so how does the AMD-powered X395 do? Read on to find out whether it outdid the X390, along with the advantages and disadvantages of both models.
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 6 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Christian Hintze, 15 Oct 2019 23:57
Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL Laptop Review: Premium Ice Lake convertible is a strong competitor for the Dell XPS 13

88% Lenovo Yoga C940-14IIL Laptop Review: Premium Ice Lake convertible is a strong competitor for the Dell XPS 13

Ice Lake Yoga. Lenovo wants to bring its premium Yoga convertible to the next level, with the help of the latest Ice Lake CPUs from Intel. Compared with the predecessor, Lenovo has not changed much and instead has opted to work on a few weak-points. In our review, this strategy certainly pays off!
Intel Core i7-1065G7 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Oct 2019 19:43
Test Motorola One Zoom Smartphone

79% Motorola One Zoom Smartphone Review: the Motorola One smartphone that isn't really a One...

One camera to rule them all. The quad-camera system of Motorola's One Zoom is supposed to include the right lens for all of life's circumstances. Find out how the Motorola smartphone did and how it differs from previous Motorola One smartphones in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | Qualcomm Adreno 612 | 6.40" | 190 g
Marcus Herbrich, 15 Oct 2019 18:21
Oct 13, 2019
Kingston A2000 M.2 NVMe SSD Benchmarked

Kingston A2000 M.2 NVMe SSD Benchmarked

High performance at a reasonable price. Kingston wants to drive the price down for NVMe SSDs without having to sacrifice performance along the way. The A2000 series looks to have achieved this especially when compared to budget NVMe SSDs like the Toshiba BG3 series.
Allen Ngo, 13 Oct 2019 23:57
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
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