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May 9, 2018
Fujitsu LifeBook U758 (i7-8650U, UHD) Laptop Review

87% Fujitsu LifeBook U758 (i7-8650U, UHD) Laptop Review

A lot of features! The business segment is a busy market and Fujitsu is trying to join it with its LifeBook U758. Its specifications are very promising. Find out if the well-equipped notebook can keep up with its competition in our review.
Intel Core i7-8650U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Sebastian Bade, 09 May 2018 14:15
MSI GS65 8RF Stealth Thin

86% MSI GS65 8RF Stealth Thin (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, Full HD) Laptop Review

All-out attack. With the GS65, MSI has released an uncompromising opponent to the Gigabyte Aero 15X. The GS65 is a 15-inch gaming notebook that impresses us with its combination of outstanding hardware housed in an ultra-thin and lightweight case, just like its main competitor. Who will win out in this battle between gaming notebooks?
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Florian Glaser, 09 May 2018 10:07
May 8, 2018
Dell XPS 15 9575 (i7-8705G, Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Convertible Review

87% Dell XPS 15 9575 (i7-8705G, Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Convertible Review

Higher price, same CPU performance. The Core i5 XPS 15 9575 impressed us in terms of raw performance and graphical prowess for such a thin convertible. The Core i7 SKU performs just as well, albeit at very marginal benefits. For better or worse, the differences between the i5 and i7 SKUs are smaller than we had anticipated.
Intel Core i7-8705G | AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 May 2018 10:10
Lenovo V330-15IKB (i3-7130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

80% Lenovo V330-15IKB (i3-7130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Ultrabay reloaded. The 15.6-incher from Lenovo features a Kaby Lake processor, an SSD, and 8 GB of (dual-channel) RAM. Windows 10 Pro serves as the OS. The battery life fails to impress. However, you can put a secondary battery inside the device.
Intel Core i3-7130U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 May 2018 06:40
May 6, 2018
Acer Aspire 3 A315-51 (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

77% Acer Aspire 3 A315-51 (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Core i3 – now with Turbo. The Aspire 3 A315-51 scores well for its powerful processor, fast SSD, and reasonable price. There is no Windows OS installed though, and the display and battery life are unimpressive.
Intel Core i3-8130U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 May 2018 18:58
Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A (8250U, MX130, FHD) Laptop Review

82% Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A (8250U, MX130, FHD) Laptop Review

Boon or bust. A GeForce MX130? Until now only two laptop manufacturers have built this pared-down version of the MX150 into their models. One of them is Acer who uses this rare combination of an i5-8250U and the MX130 in their 15-inch Aspire 5. Among other things we will find in our test how large the difference in the graphics performance really is and whether the Acer is mainly suited for work or also for gaming.
Intel Core i5-8250U | NVIDIA GeForce MX130 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Daniel Puschina, 06 May 2018 17:03
May 4, 2018
Fujitsu LifeBook E558 (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

84% Fujitsu LifeBook E558 (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Unsophisticated. Fujitsu’s business notebook scores some major points with an LTE modem, great maintenance options and good battery life. However, the model from the LifeBook E series forgoes an optical disk drive and a serial port.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 May 2018 08:39
ThinkPad E480 (i5-8250U, RX 550) Laptop Review

83% ThinkPad E480 (i5-8250U, RX 550) Laptop Review

Too hot stuff. The first 2018 ThinkPad is a real price-performance winner - a potential bestseller for Lenovo. Find out in our comprehensive review why the notebook is not recommendable in this configuration. Update BIOS 1.14: Massively reduced GPU performance
Intel Core i5-8250U | AMD Radeon RX 550 (Laptop) | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 03 May 2018 22:54
May 3, 2018
Fujitsu LifeBook U748 (i5-8250U, FHD, Touch) Laptop Review

87% Fujitsu LifeBook U748 (i5-8250U, FHD, Touch) Laptop Review

Easily a performance upgrade! The Fujitsu LifeBook U748 succeeds the LifeBook U747, with a welcome performance boost thanks to its Intel Kaby Lake Refresh processor. Read on to see how the LifeBook U748 improves upon its predecessor and how it compares against other business notebooks.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 03 May 2018 13:20
Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box Review

Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box Review

60 FPS gaming on an Ultrabook. Aorus is well-known for cramming as much power as possible in the smallest form factors and the $700 USD Gaming Box is no different. The eGPU promises to turbocharge any Thunderbolt 3 PC to be a gaming monster. Our tests reveal that Aorus is true to its word, albeit with some notable software hiccups and asterisks that every potential owner should know about before purchasing.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Desktop) | 2.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 May 2018 07:01
May 2, 2018
Acer Swift 3 (Ryzen 7 2700U, Radeon RX Vega 10) Laptop Review

82% Acer Swift 3 (Ryzen 7 2700U, Radeon RX Vega 10) Laptop Review

Ryzen up. Acer has updated their popular Swift 3 laptop with AMD's most powerful mobile APU, the Ryzen 7 2700U with RX Vega 10 graphics. Unfortunately, the system fails to live up to its full potential.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sam Medley, 02 May 2018 23:43
Schenker XMG Apex 15 (Clevo N950TP6) Laptop Review

84% Schenker XMG Apex 15 (Clevo N950TP6) Laptop Review

GTX 1060 unleashed. Intel's brand-new desktop hexa-core Core i7-8700 is clearly the star of Schenker's new 15-inch Apex notebook. It is slightly oversized for a gaming notebook and is accompanied by a fast GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. The laptop lacks support for G-Sync but offers plentiful connectivity in return. Unfortunately, it suffers from a problem completely unrelated to gaming.
Intel Core i7-8700 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.8 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 02 May 2018 23:33
Dell Latitude 5290 (i5-8250U, HD) Laptop Review

84% Dell Latitude 5290 (i5-8250U, HD) Laptop Review

Display failure. Dell's Latitude series is mainly targeted towards business customers who have different demands than private consumers. However, does this mean that companies should offer a laptop with a bad display to their employees? This is exactly what they would do, if they purchased the Dell Latitude 5290 that we have tested extensively.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 02 May 2018 21:58
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

83% Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Smartphone Review

Another one. Just 6 months of development time separates the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and its predecessor. Still, a lot has changed: Design, display size and Super Slow-Motion, which is still one of the core features. Find out in this review whether the exterior only serves to mask stagnation or if the smartphone really is a successful evolution.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 5.00" | 168 g
Florian Wimmer, 02 May 2018 13:44
Intel Hades Canyon NUC8i7HVK (i7-8809G, Radeon RX Vega M GH) Mini PC Review

Intel Hades Canyon NUC8i7HVK (i7-8809G, Radeon RX Vega M GH) Mini PC Review

Fast as Hell. Hades himself would own one of these if he wanted a mini PC for gaming. The unlocked NUC rivals a GTX 1060 laptop in raw graphics horsepower while having the CPU performance of a stock Core i7-7700K - all in an integrated chipset under a vapor chamber cooler.
Intel Core i7-8809G | AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Apr 2018 18:23
Apr 28, 2018
HP EliteBook 850 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

86% HP EliteBook 850 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

Business for the Elite. For 2018, the largest PC manufacturer of the world, HP, has given its EliteBook series a big update. The better displays and metal case are supposed to help EliteBooks reach an even wider audience of business users. Find out whether HP has done a good job in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Apr 2018 20:39
Apr 26, 2018
Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP401NA (N4200, FHD) Convertible Review

80% Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP401NA (N4200, FHD) Convertible Review

A good deal The VivoBook Flip scores points with its high-contrast IPS touch screen and silent operation. The former can also be used for inputs with an active stylus.
Intel Pentium N4200 | Intel HD Graphics 505 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 26 Apr 2018 16:57
Apr 25, 2018
Sony Xperia XZ2

89% Sony Xperia XZ2 Smartphone Review

Everything in HDR. HDR is the key term for Sony's new high-end smartphone Xperia XZ2: The display supports HDR 10 and is able to upscale content to HDR, while the camera can record videos in HDR. Can this be seen as a real innovation? Have they done enough to compete on the market?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 5.70" | 198 g
Florian Wimmer, 25 Apr 2018 23:57
Apr 24, 2018
Fujitsu LifeBook E548 (i5-8250U, UHD620) Laptop Review

82% Fujitsu LifeBook E548 (i5-8250U, UHD620) Laptop Review

Office all-rounder. With the LifeBook E548, Fujitsu offers a competitive 14-inch business notebook. With its many equipment configurations, the E548 offers all that buyers would expect from an office laptop, at least on paper. We find out in our review, whether these specifications are also reflected in our benchmark results.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Mike Wobker, 24 Apr 2018 19:33
Apr 23, 2018
Acer Spin 3 SP314-51 (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

81% Acer Spin 3 SP314-51 (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

Wasted potential. The Acer Spin 3 SP314-51 comes with a powerful quad-core processor, dual-channel-enabled RAM and an SSD. The battery life is also good. However, the fan is uncomfortably loud under load.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Apr 2018 16:00
Gigabyte Aero 14

84% Gigabyte Aero 14 v8 (i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, QHD) Laptop Review

More CPU power. Gigabyte has refreshed its slim 14-inch laptop with a new six-core processor. Read on for what effect this has on performance, fan noise, temperature and power consumption.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 14.00" | 1.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 23 Apr 2018 12:29
Dell XPS 13 9370  (i7-8550U, 4K UHD) Laptop Review

87% Dell XPS 13 9370 (i7-8550U, 4K UHD) Laptop Review

Fractionally..better? Compared to its i5-equipped sibling, the i7 version of the attractive XPS 13 9370 - this time with twice the hard drive space and double the amount of RAM - doesn't really offer significantly improved performance. Why that might be the case is one of the question we'll try to answer in our review.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 23 Apr 2018 09:32
Apr 22, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (i5-8250U, UHD620) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (i5-8250U, UHD620) Laptop Review

Small business all-rounder. The ThinkPad L380 is Lenovo's alternative for those users who don't get much out of a business convertible, but do not want to go without the design and features of the L380 Yoga. In addition, there is also a display that is free from flickering. Our test review will show whether the performance of the 13-inch notebook can also keep up with the competition.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 22 Apr 2018 21:27
Dell XPS 15 9575

87% Dell XPS 15 9575 (i5-8305G, Vega M GL, FHD) Convertible Review

Instant XPS classic. Dell is betting big on the unproven Kaby Lake-G platform and its MagLev keyboard to carry the new XPS 15 2-in-1 forward. The end result feels like the XPS we know and love while being thinner, quieter, cooler, and nearly as powerful as the standard XPS 15 that it derives from.
Intel Core i5-8305G | AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Apr 2018 06:11
Apr 20, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2018 (Core i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2018 (Core i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

Best of both worlds. Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a sleek 2-in-1 for business professionals. While the top of the line configuration is an excellent machine, this mid-tier model may be the best solution for most users in need of a well-styled hybrid business device.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sam Medley, 20 Apr 2018 06:59
BQ Aquaris X Pro Smartphone Review

85% BQ Aquaris X Pro Smartphone Review

Spanish middle class. With the Aquaris X Pro, BQ presents us with a 5.2-inch Android all-rounder with no killer features on the one hand, but also no weaknesses worth mentioning on the other. Update: camera performance improved
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.20" | 158 g
Manuel Masiero, 19 Apr 2018 21:37
Apr 19, 2018
BQ Aquaris VS Plus

81% BQ Aquaris VS Plus Smartphone Review

Purist. Straightforward design, slimmed-down features, no charger - At first, the BQ Aquaris VS Plus doesn't seem like a phone to fall in love with. But the stock Android, the good cameras and the low price make up for a lot. Is the Spanish smartphone worth considering?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.50" | 183 g
Florian Wimmer, 19 Apr 2018 19:44
Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen 7 2700X in review

Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen 7 2700X in review

AMD's new desktop APUs Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 5 2200G brought a breath of fresh air to the low-budget segment. The second generation is supposed to succeed in the performance market as well, and to these ends AMD has released two brand-new Ryzen CPUs. Let's find out whether or not they can compete at eye level with Intel's Coffee Lake.
Sebastian Bade, 19 Apr 2018 15:23
Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (i7-8550U, MX150, UHD) Laptop Review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (i7-8550U, MX150, UHD) Laptop Review

Bigger is not always better. After we have reviewed the 14-inch models of the ThinkPad T series, namely the T480 and the T480s, we move on to the bigger T580. Can the 15-inch ThinkPad give us the similarly good results that we saw in the 14-inch models? Read our comprehensive review to find out.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Apr 2018 08:09
Apr 18, 2018
Nomu M6 Smartphone Review

72% Nomu M6 Smartphone Review

Outdoor color play. At first glance, the Nomu M6 was convincing with its fresh design and its decent build quality. The low-end hardware can be justified with the low purchase price, even if only barely. However, the case is not the only thing with rough edges here.
Mediatek MT6737T | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 182 g
Florian Schaar, 18 Apr 2018 22:13
Apr 17, 2018
Aorus X9 DT

86% Aorus X9 DT (i9-8950HK, GTX 1080, FHD) Laptop Review

Coffee Lake on speed. Gigabyte's Aorus X9 DT is a 17-inch high-end notebook with top-of-the-line hardware and an overclockable processor that should run every game smoothly on its FHD display. Let us compare the desktop replacement to other GTX 1080 laptops - which one will prevail?
Intel Core i9-8950HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 17 Apr 2018 23:43
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (i5, WQHD) Laptop Review

91% Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (i5, WQHD) Laptop Review

New revision. Lenovo equips the ThinkPad T480s with a new chassis and closes the gap towards its own ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Intel's latest quad-core processors are obviously included as well. We checked the SKU with the high-resolution WQHD IPS panel.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 17 Apr 2018 00:46
Apr 16, 2018
BQ Aquaris VS

82% BQ Aquaris VS Smartphone Review

More or less? The BQ Aquaris VS is only available directly from the manufacturer. There is the more widely available BQ Aquaris V though, which while looking practically identical, is priced differently and with different specifications. Find out in this review whether the BQ Aquaris VS is worth its limited availability.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.20" | 165 g
Florian Wimmer, 16 Apr 2018 11:01
Apr 13, 2018
The 2-in-1 convertible can even be considered a slim gaming laptop.

85% Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP515 (i7-8550U, GTX 1050) Convertible Review

Display upgrade vs. SSD downgrade. On the outside, the Acer Nitro 5 Spin is easily recognizable as the gaming version of the Acer Spin 5. However, trying to find other differences between the two convertibles is more difficult - there do not seem to be any at first glance. Is the Nitro hoping to reach gamer status by its red stripes alone, or does it have more to offer? We have put it to the test.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Daniel Puschina, 13 Apr 2018 08:32
LG Gram 13Z980-A (i5-8250U) Laptop Review

82% LG Gram 13Z980-A (i5-8250U) Laptop Review

Under a kilogram. The LG Gram 13 lives up to its name by being one of the lightest 13.3-inch Ultrabooks currently available. It's not without some sacrifices, however, as its barebone set of hardware features and fragile lid stand out as key disadvantages.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 965 g
Allen Ngo, 13 Apr 2018 08:05
Apr 12, 2018
Dell Latitude 7390 (i5-8350U, SSD 256 GB) Laptop Review

89% Dell Latitude 7390 (i5-8350U, SSD 256 GB) Laptop Review

Smart business. Dell is updating its business subnotebooks of the 7000 series with the current Kaby Lake Refresh CPUs and has equipped the 7390 with a smart card slot as well as other security features. Our extensive test evaluates whether in addition to having a very long battery life, the display, connections, and input devices can also stand up to the demands of a professional.
Intel Core i5-8350U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 12 Apr 2018 23:49
Huawei MediaPad M5

83% Huawei MediaPad M5 (10.8-inches, LTE) Tablet Review

Chinese luxury. Huawei used to be content with being low-end. However, now it is entering the high-end sector. The MediaPad M5 10.8 is the current top-end tablet from Huawei. Here, the manufacturer shows off its confidence when it comes to the asking price: Even the new iPad is cheaper under certain circumstances. So the question we have here is two-fold: Is Huawei asking too much for the new slate or is its new high-end tablet really that good?
HiSilicon Kirin 960s | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | 10.80" | 498 g
Florian Wimmer, 12 Apr 2018 18:10
HP mt21 (Celeron 3865U, SSD, HD) Mobile Thin Client Review

81% HP mt21 (Celeron 3865U, SSD, HD) Mobile Thin Client Review

Consistent: The HP mt21 scores well for its little fan noise, efficient heat management and good battery life. Its 14-inch display will win no prizes though.
Intel Celeron 3865U | Intel HD Graphics 610 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Apr 2018 16:26
Dell Latitude 7490 (i7-8650U, FHD Touchscreen) Laptop Review

90% Dell Latitude 7490 (i7-8650U, FHD Touchscreen) Laptop Review

Same body, new engine. The 14-inch Dell Latitude 7490 retains the same design as last year's Latitude 7480 but sports a new quad-core U-series CPU. The Core i7-8650U is a significant upgrade over the dual-core chip in the previous iteration. Does the increase in power warrant an upgrade?
Intel Core i7-8650U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Sam Medley, 12 Apr 2018 10:57
Apr 11, 2018
Far Cry 5 Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Far Cry 5 Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Experienced successor. While the last two Far Cry games were set in the Himalayas and the Stone Age, the fifth part of this series takes place in the US. Similar to BioShock Infinite, the game deals with a religious cult. We have tested which GPU can really give these fanatics a good working over.
Florian Glaser, 11 Apr 2018 17:18
Apr 9, 2018
Nokia 2 in review

73% Nokia 2 Smartphone Review

Affordable Nokia Smartphone in review. HMD Global has released the Nokia 2, a €119 (~$147) Android smartphone with a monster battery. Find out in our review how the Nokia 2 fares in practice.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 APQ8009 | Qualcomm Adreno 304 | 5.00" | 161 g
Thomas Meyer, 09 Apr 2018 16:08
Apr 7, 2018
Gigabyte Aero 15X v8

88% Gigabyte Aero 15X v8 (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Now with six cores. With Intel’s new Coffee-Lake architecture now being released, manufacturers upgrade their existing models. Gigabyte’s new Aero 15X v8 inherits the predecessor's slim bezel, but adds a 144 Hz panel and a hex-core processor.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 07 Apr 2018 22:54
Apr 6, 2018
ZTE Blade V9 Smartphone Review

83% ZTE Blade V9 Smartphone Review

Are we wandering in the dark? ZTE promises buyers of the Blade V9 better photos in bad lighting. We were not quite convinced by the low-light feature. In this review, we want to clarify whether or not the Blade V9's night shots are still better than those of other smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.70" | 153 g
Mike Wobker, 06 Apr 2018 19:54
Samsung Galaxy S9 Smartphone Review

85% Samsung Galaxy S9 Smartphone Review

Galactic evolution. The Galaxy S9 is a great smartphone with powerful specifications and an excellent camera. Samsung unfortunately waives a dual-camera for this smartphone and reduced the RAM, but the price has nevertheless increased. We check if it makes sense to switch.
Samsung Exynos 9810 | ARM Mali-G72 MP18 | 5.80" | 163 g
Daniel Schmidt, 06 Apr 2018 13:25
HP EliteBook 840 G5 (i5-8250U, SSD, Full HD) Laptop Review

89% HP EliteBook 840 G5 (i5-8250U, SSD, Full HD) Laptop Review

A lot of changes! After HP only gave its business notebook a quick brush-up last year, a lot of changes have been made to the new EliteBook 840. There is the Kaby Lake Refresh processor and a new case redesign. This does not necessarily mean that new is always better. Find out what changes have been made and how the new business companion fares in our set of tests below.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sebastian Bade, 06 Apr 2018 11:53
HP mt43 (A8-9600B, SSD, FHD) Thin Client Review

84% HP mt43 (A8-9600B, SSD, FHD) Thin Client Review

Little endurance. HP's Mobile Thin Client is based on the EliteBook 745/840 G4. Accordingly, the 14-incher has an elegant and sturdy case, a very good keyboard, and offers many connection options. However, the battery life turns out to be meager.
AMD PRO A8-9600B | AMD Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 Apr 2018 09:06
Apr 5, 2018
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

85% Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Smartphone Review

Selfie, Selfie. "Two rear-facing cameras? That is so 2017!" Sony's latest mid-range smartphone Xperia XA2 Ultra features a front-facing dual-camera instead in order to improve selfie quality. Let's find out whether or not this was a smart move, shall we?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 6.00" | 221 g
Florian Wimmer, 05 Apr 2018 23:22
Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

86% Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

Affordable ThinkPad Yoga Convertibles are on everyone's lips these days, a category which Lenovo helped to pioneer. The ThinkPad L380 Yoga is an affordable convertible that expands Lenovo’s business range. Find out in this detailed review whether this economy ThinkPad Yoga does enough to convince us.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Apr 2018 13:29
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 (i7-8550U, GTX 1050, 4K, SSD, HDD) Convertible Review

82% Asus ZenBook Flip 15 (i7-8550U, GTX 1050, 4K, SSD, HDD) Convertible Review

Well-conceived convertible! The ZenBook Flip combines a multitude of devices into one. The suitability for gaming is no more a problem for the slim convertible than CPU-heavy applications are. This detailed review will show whether there is a catch somewhere.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 05 Apr 2018 02:39
Apr 4, 2018
ZTE Axon M Smartphone Review

85% ZTE Axon M Smartphone Review

Will that work? ZTE delivers the first "foldable" smartphone. While we would have imagined something else, the statement is right in principle. With its two displays and hinge in between, the Axon M reminds us a little of the old Nokia Communicator, but it can do so much more. What exactly that is, we gathered for you in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.20" | 230 g
Mike Wobker, 04 Apr 2018 15:53
Apple iPad 6 2018

85% Apple iPad 6 2018 Tablet Review

Now with Pencil support. Apple refreshes its iPad and equips the tablet with a new chip (SoC), and the Apple Pencil is now supported as well. This was reserved for the Pro models until now. Otherwise, there are not many new features, as you can see in our review of the 2018 iPad.
Apple A10 Fusion | Apple A10 Fusion GPU / PowerVR | 9.70" | 469 g
Klaus Hinum, J. Simon Leitner, 04 Apr 2018 10:55
Honor View 10

89% Honor View 10 Smartphone Review

A promising smartphone. A phablet in the trendy 2:1 format that has similarities to the parent company Huawei's Mate 10 Pro, but costs a lot less. Does this mean that Huawei has put its own top-range model at risk or are the differences too big for the View 10 to be a real competitor after all? We shall find out.
HiSilicon Kirin 970 | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 | 5.99" | 172 g
Florian Wimmer, 03 Apr 2018 21:36
Apr 3, 2018
Oukitel U18 Smartphone Review

80% Oukitel U18 Smartphone Review

Apple iPhone X for the price-conscious. The Chinese manufacturer Oukitel does not go out of its way to denounce its smartphone’s similarity to Apple’s flagship device (iPhone X), instead the company actually goes so far as to compare both its mid-range U18 offering and Apple’s top-end smartphone, the iPhone X, on its own website. What it has to offer, besides the notch, you can find out in our review.
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.85" | 214 g
Marcus Herbrich, 03 Apr 2018 15:35
Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501 (i7-8750H, GTX 1070, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Premiere for Coffee Lake. After Intel's new CPU architecture had its debut in the desktop segment a few months ago, Coffee Lake is now finally available for notebooks. Gamers can look forward to devices such as the ROG Zephyrus M GM501 from Asus, which we have taken a closer look at in this review.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 03 Apr 2018 09:06
Apr 2, 2018
Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14IBR (N3060, HD 400) Laptop Review

75% Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14IBR (N3060, HD 400) Laptop Review

Streaming machine. The IdeaPad 100s-14IBR benefits from silent operation, a fast memory card reader and a spare M.2-2280 slot. The device fails to stand out in other areas though.
Intel Celeron N3060 | Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 02 Apr 2018 23:23
Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 (i5-8350U) Convertible Review

89% Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 (i5-8350U) Convertible Review

Surface Pro Pro? The Latitude 5290 seeks to be a Surface Pro for business professionals. Equipped with an 8th-gen Intel SoC, NVMe SSD, and a bright and vivid touchscreen display, can this $1,932 convertible make a compelling case for its value as a business asset?
Intel Core i5-8350U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 12.30" | 1.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 01 Apr 2018 21:48
Apr 1, 2018
Sony Xperia XA2 Smartphone Review

85% Sony Xperia XA2 Smartphone Review

New mid-range. Sony is refreshing its smartphone product lineup, beginning with the 5.2-inch Xperia XA2 mid-range smartphone, which aims to please with qualities such as having the fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC, a Full HD display, and a 23-MP camera. Our test shows whether the Sony Android phone succeeds.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.20" | 171 g
Manuel Masiero, 01 Apr 2018 12:24
Mar 31, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (i7-8550U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

90% Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (i7-8550U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

Not only for students. The new 14-inch ThinkPad T480 is being offered right now at a large discount through Lenovo’s Campus Program. The business laptop is set to follow in the footsteps of its successful predecessor T470 (91%). Our review device comes with an Intel Core i7-8550U CPU and an Nvidia GeForce MX150. We explore in this review whether the updated hardware can make the new ThinkPad a success and whether it can score some major points in the “soft” areas such as the temperature, volume, energy consumption and battery life.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Christian Hintze, 31 Mar 2018 13:57
Mar 30, 2018
Razer Phone

88% Razer Phone 2017 Smartphone Review

The Gaming Phone. Gaming at 120 frames! No more stuttering! Many a gamers' dream may have just come true with the release of the Razer Phone 2017. Our review is going to reveal whether or not this smartphone is made just with gamers in mind and how it does in real-life scenarios.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.72" | 197 g
Florian Wimmer, 30 Mar 2018 19:17
HP ProBook 430 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

85% HP ProBook 430 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

Smaller is better 13.3 inch laptops are a rarity in the business laptop sector. The fact that these models have their place in the market is shown by the less exciting and yet rock solid ProBook 430 G5. Read this detailed review to find out the advantages and disadvantages of this low priced business notebook.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 30 Mar 2018 09:49
Mar 29, 2018
Asus ZenBook Flip 14 UX461UA (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

84% Asus ZenBook Flip 14 UX461UA (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

Versatile. TThe ZenBook Flip 14 pleases with a fashionable metal case, an illuminated keyboard, and a good battery life. Not only can the touchscreen be operated with your fingers but also using the input pen which Asus sells separately. However, in terms of the equipment, Asus has made a few decisions that are questionable.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 29 Mar 2018 18:50
Mar 28, 2018
Trekstor Primebook C11 (N3350, HD500) Convertible Review

78% Trekstor Primebook C11 (N3350, HD500) Convertible Review

Can it be smaller? Trekstor takes the design and hardware of the Primebook C13 and crams it all into an 11-inch case. What we get as a result is the Primeboon C11, which we examine in this review to see whether the same hardware components can offer similar performance in a smaller form-factor.
Intel Celeron N3350 | Intel HD Graphics 500 | 11.60" | 1.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 28 Mar 2018 02:16
Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3 2018 (i5-8250U MX150) Review

85% Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air 13.3 2018 (i5-8250U MX150) Review

Upgrade. A quad-core and an MX150 in a notebook that weighs a mere 1.3 kg - the Chinese manufacturer has upgraded its 2018 model of the Air to a level on a par with the Mi Notebook Pro. Despite identical specifications the two differ in performance though, as our extensive review shows quite clearly.
Intel Core i5-8250U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Klaus Hinum, Daniel Puschina, 28 Mar 2018 00:28
Mar 27, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Smartphone Review

89% Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Smartphone Review

Neck and neck. One year after the launch of the predecessor, the Xiaomi Mi Mix, the Chinese manufacturer has now released a new model. Not much has changed on the outside, apart from the device shrinking slightly. While other Asian manufacturers are fighting for customers with very competitive prices, Xiaomi displays confidence in its pricing, thereby placing its focus on quality and design.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 6.00" | 185 g
Florian Schaar, 27 Mar 2018 18:02
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (i7-8550U, MX150 Max-Q) Laptop Review

91% Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (i7-8550U, MX150 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Even more versatile thanks to GeForce. We just recently tested the ThinkPad T480s, the latest model in a long series of high-quality 14 inch T series ThinkPads. Now we’re testing the same model – this time with a stronger CPU and the GeForce MX150 Max-Q. Can it confirm the strong results of the lower priced T480s? Find out in the following detailed test update. Update: Stress test with BIOS 1.11
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Mar 2018 08:57
HP Stream 14 (N3060, HD400) Laptop Review

69% HP Stream 14 (N3060, HD400) Laptop Review

Affordable cloudbook. While the Stream 14 is mainly focused on cloud-assisted operation, we will check whether using it offline is possible too. We shall also look into whether the 32 GB of storage and Intel Celeron processor can make a convincing package.
Intel Celeron N3060 | Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 27 Mar 2018 03:12
Mar 26, 2018
Asus FX503VM (7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD) Laptop Review

82% Asus FX503VM (7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD) Laptop Review

Plastic, pragmatic. The Asus FX503VM is a mid-tier gaming laptop at a budget-minded price. Although there are some cut corners, the overall package is capable, competent, and attractive.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Sam Medley, 26 Mar 2018 21:19
Huawei MateBook E (i5-7Y54, HD615) Convertible Review

85% Huawei MateBook E (i5-7Y54, HD615) Convertible Review

Convertible with a retro design. The Huawei MateBook E has enough style to suit any office. Find out in our review whether the Intel Core i5-7Y54 and HD Graphics 615-powered convertible stands out from the competition with its internal capabilities.
Intel Core i5-7Y54 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 12.00" | 1.1 kg
Mike Wobker, 26 Mar 2018 19:01
Mar 25, 2018
HP Envy 17 (i5-8250U, MX150, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

85% HP Envy 17 (i5-8250U, MX150, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Well-done all-rounder. Hewlett Packard's multimedia all-rounder features decent hardware, a fancy case, and long battery life.
Intel Core i5-8250U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 17.30" | 3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 25 Mar 2018 04:22
Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review

Professional convertible… There’s a lot to like about the Latitude 7390 2-in-1, such as its Core i7-8650U quad-core CPU, NVMe SSD, sturdy case with a compact footprint, and dual-storage capability. But it also carries its share of drawbacks—and it’s quite expensive.
Intel Core i7-8650U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Steve Schardein, 24 Mar 2018 19:26
Asus ZenBook UX430UN (i7-8550U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

83% Asus ZenBook UX430UN (i7-8550U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

Portable multimedia machine. The UX430UN offers a bigger screen and faster GPU than the XPS 13 for hundreds less than the XPS 15. Its chassis and keyboard are unfortunately weaker than expected and feel cheaper to the touch.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 Mar 2018 05:27
Mar 23, 2018
Honor 9 Lite Smartphone Review

84% Honor 9 Lite Smartphone Review

Smarter. The Honor 9 Lite is not a bad buy at $290. Its SoC belongs to the upper mid-range and its other specifications are promising as well. In addition, the phone has four cameras to offer. Find out how the smartphone fares against its competition and sibling model, the Huawei P, in our review.
HiSilicon Kirin 659 | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 | 5.65" | 149 g
Daniel Schmidt, 23 Mar 2018 18:46
HP Envy x360 15z (Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

80% HP Envy x360 15z (Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

Mostly solid. The Envy features a powerful Ryzen 5 2500 APU, a fast NVMe SSD, and a backlit keyboard. In addition to input by fingers, the touchscreen also supports an optional stylus pen made by HP. Unfortunately, the dark display and occasional crashes dampen our expectations and the overall impression.
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Mar 2018 00:36
Mar 22, 2018
Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC554KL

83% Asus ZenFone 4 Max ZC554KL Smartphone Review

Marathon runner. The ZenFone 4 Max is supposed to combine maximum battery life with awesome photo quality. Accordingly, it is equipped not just with a dual-camera, but even a wide-angle lens. That said, all that glitters is not (rose) gold, as we found out during our camera tests.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.50" | 181 g
Florian Wimmer, 22 Mar 2018 01:07
Mar 21, 2018
Lenovo V110-15IKB (i5-7200U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

78% Lenovo V110-15IKB (i5-7200U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Office drudge. Lenovo's 15.6-inch device offers a combination of a Kaby Lake processor, a solid state drive, and 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel). Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system. There is no lack of flaws for this laptop. For example, the battery runtimes are lousy.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 21 Mar 2018 23:48
Schenker XMG Ultra 15

86% Schenker XMG Ultra 15 (Clevo P751TM1-G) Laptop Review

Desktop CPU in a notebook’s outfit. While most notebooks come with soldered-in processors and graphics cards, the XMG Ultra 15 from Schenker Technologies offers a lot of replaceable components. Whether it is enough to beat the competition, we aim to clarify in this review.
Intel Core i5-8600K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 3.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 21 Mar 2018 22:37
Dell Latitude 5590 (i5-8250U, IPS-FHD) Laptop Review

86% Dell Latitude 5590 (i5-8250U, IPS-FHD) Laptop Review

Ready for business The Dell Latitude 5590 combines performance and versatility into a 15-inch case. Find out in this review how this business companion fares against the competition.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 21 Mar 2018 16:55
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2018 (i7-8550U, HDR WQHD) Convertible Review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2018 (i7-8550U, HDR WQHD) Convertible Review

State of the Art. Lenovo's new, classy (and expensive) convertible from the ThinkPad business series has amped up its hardware. Of course, one of the highlights is the HDR-capable Dolby Vision display, but the up-to-date port selection also puts the device in a great position. The manufacturer has made (almost) no mistakes - we only found one little point of criticism towards the end of the test.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 21 Mar 2018 15:49
Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, SSD) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, SSD) Laptop Review

Less is more! Recently, we had the 2018 ThinkPad with dedicated AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU in review. Now, we're putting the entry-level model through its paces. Let's find out what the more basic model is truly capable of.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Sebastian Bade, 21 Mar 2018 13:27
HP 250 G6 (i3-6006U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

78% HP 250 G6 (i3-6006U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Cheap office computer. The HP 250 G6 costs around €500 (~$615), for which you get a 15.6-inch notebook with a Core i3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a Full HD display, an SSD, and a good battery life.
Update: HP 250 G6 4BD30ES Kaby Lake version with an Intel Core i3-7020U and SanDisk SSD tested.
Intel Core i3-6006U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Mar 2018 16:07
Mar 19, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, IPS, SSD) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, IPS, SSD) Laptop Review

No-Frills! In the convoluted world of office devices, the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 positions itself below the T-Series, but above the more affordable E-Series, all by the same manufacturer. In this review, we shall dive into what sets the L-Series apart and whether this ThinkPad is worth a consideration.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sebastian Bade, 19 Mar 2018 12:49
Mar 17, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (i7-8550U, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (i7-8550U, FHD) Convertible Review

The same case but with a different name. The ThinkPad X380 shines with a fast NVMe SSD, a thin case and great battery life. The built-in quad-core Core i7 CPU cannot maintain its full performance. The Windows operating system is not included. Linux users, however, will be quite happy with the Linux compatibility of the convertible.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Mar 2018 18:19
Mar 16, 2018
HP Spectre x360 in Pale Rose Gold

88% HP Spectre x360 13t (i7-8550U, FHD, SSD) Laptop Review

Function follows form. No doubt about it: the Spectre is a premium convertible with a robust high-quality case, and it's up-to-date thanks to Intel's latest 8th generation Core i7-8550U processor. Let's take a closer look at what hides behind all these flashy specs, shall we?
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Daniel Puschina, 16 Mar 2018 21:06
Mar 15, 2018
Dell Latitude 5490 (i5-8350U, FHD) Laptop Review

86% Dell Latitude 5490 (i5-8350U, FHD) Laptop Review

Heavy on options. The Latitude 5490 by Dell is marketed as the notebook equivalent of a safe. The relatively high price tag of this 14-inch productivity device justifies itself with a large number of security options, making this laptop suited for security-conscious companies. We shall not only put its security features through its paces, but also compare it to other productivity-focused devices.
Intel Core i5-8350U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Christian Hintze, 15 Mar 2018 19:23
Acer Aspire 3 (i3-6006U, HD520) Laptop Review

77% Acer Aspire 3 (i3-6006U, HD520) Laptop Review

Third round. The current model has an Intel Core i3-6006U processor and differs only marginally in terms of the price, when compared to the previously reviewed sibling models. We examine in this review whether this particular laptop is worth buying.
Intel Core i3-6006U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Mike Wobker, 15 Mar 2018 17:19
Mar 14, 2018
ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro ZD552KL

86% ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro ZD552KL Smartphone Review

Fire-red selfie machine. The ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro’s salient feature is its high-resolution dual front-facing cameras. This is coupled with good battery life, and it is all housed in a metal case. Can the ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro do enough to compete with the strong selection of mid-range smartphones?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.50" | 147 g
Florian Wimmer, 14 Mar 2018 21:26
Zotac ZBOX Magnus EK71080 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080) Mini PC Review

Zotac ZBOX Magnus EK71080 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080) Mini PC Review

Bigger, faster, better value? The Zotac ZBOX Magnus EK71080 is one of the most powerful small form factor desktops on the market. While relatively small compared to traditional desktops, it is twice as large as other Zotac ZBOX devices. Zotac puts this extra space to good use by packing in a full desktop Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Desktop) | 3.3 kg
Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2018 00:24
Asus VivoBook S14 S410UQ (i7-8550U, 940MX, Full HD) Laptop Review

81% Asus VivoBook S14 S410UQ (i7-8550U, 940MX, Full HD) Laptop Review

The sum of its parts. Asus' good-looking VivoBook S14 comes with ample processing power thanks to the 8th-generation CPU and a dedicated - albeit low-end - graphics card, but the chassis quality is less praiseworthy.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 14 Mar 2018 00:01
Mar 13, 2018
Lenovo Ideapad 720S (Ryzen 2500U, Vega 8) Laptop Review

82% Lenovo Ideapad 720S (Ryzen 2500U, Vega 8) Laptop Review

AMD-Update. We have already had Lenovo's IdeaPad 720s in review, and found it to be a lightweight and thin notebook for everyday challenges. The 13-inch notebook is now also available with AMD's Ryzen 5 2500U processor and as a viable alternative to the Intel SKU.
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 2000/3000) | 13.30" | 1.1 kg
Mike Wobker, 13 Mar 2018 22:04
Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5T (i7-8550U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

84% Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X5T (i7-8550U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

Periodic throttling. The Notebook 9 NP900X5T would have been a powerhouse of an Ultrabook if it weren't for its intolerable throttling when gaming.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 15.00" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 13 Mar 2018 06:04
Mar 12, 2018
HP 14 (N3710, HD405) Laptop Review

75% HP 14 (N3710, HD405) Laptop Review

Getting started for the daily routine The HP 14-bp001ng is an affordable 14-inch laptop that is equipped with an Intel Pentium N3710, 4 GB of RAM, and a 500 GB hard drive. Find out what you can expect from HP's entry-level device and its hardware in our review.
Intel Pentium N3710 | Intel HD Graphics 405 (Braswell) | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 12 Mar 2018 14:11
Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Clevo P775TM1-G) Laptop Review

88% Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Clevo P775TM1-G) Laptop Review

With the power of six cores. After years of quad-core processors being the standard in powerful notebooks and desktop computers, 2018 is the starting point for Hex- and Octa-Core chipsets on a large scale, thanks to Intel’s Coffee-Lake and AMD’s Ryzen architecture. The Schenker XMG Ultra 17 has to prove itself, being one of the first notebooks with a six-core processor.
Intel Core i7-8700 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 12 Mar 2018 04:31
Mar 9, 2018
Oukitel K10 Smartphone Review

79% Oukitel K10 Smartphone Review

Big, clunky, and enduring. Oukitel not only claims extremely long battery life for the K10 but also plenty of performance and amazing cameras. At 11,000 mAh, the battery's capacity is bigger than on some notebooks, but can the 6-inch smartphone deliver? Let us find out.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763T | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 6.00" | 284 g
Mike Wobker, 09 Mar 2018 21:34
Mar 8, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

Mini Carbon. With a fresh design and a clearly thinner case, Lenovo is trying to make its traditional 12-inch ThinkPad X Series more attractive. In this review we will be explaining why this approach works well, and what features we miss despite the other improvements.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 1.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 08 Mar 2018 19:33
Asus VivoBook Pro 17 N705UD (i7-8550U, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

83% Asus VivoBook Pro 17 N705UD (i7-8550U, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Power on a budget. The 17-inch counterpart to the VivoBook Pro we reviewed last year is now in our labs. Now equipped with an 8th-gen Intel CPU, IPS display, and NVMe SSD, can it resolve the quibbles which plagued the previous unit? Our full review awaits.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 08 Mar 2018 06:14
Huawei P Smart Smartphone Review

77% Huawei P Smart Smartphone Review

How exactly is the Huawei P Smart smart? Why did we not think of that? Choosing 'smart' as a name for a smartphone is just as in-your-face as naming a soccer team 'the team'. And it inadvertently raises the question: what exactly does 'smart' really mean?
HiSilicon Kirin 659 | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 | 5.65" | 143 g
Inge Schwabe, 08 Mar 2018 00:21
Mar 6, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad E480 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, SSD) Laptop Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad E480 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, SSD) Laptop Review

Unpretentious workhorse! Having recently reviewed the 2018 ThinkPad equipped with a Radeon RX 550 GPU, we now have the entry-level SKU in our lab. We are particularly interested in temperatures, which were the E480's most pronounced and prominent weak spot.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 06 Mar 2018 21:24
Mar 5, 2018
Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Pad and Stand Review

Anker PowerPort Wireless 5 Pad and Stand Review

In this review will be testing Anker's two cheap wireless chargers, and whether they work with the iPhone X.
Klaus Hinum, 05 Mar 2018 19:19
Asus ROG Strix GL703VM Scar Edition (7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD 120 Hz) Laptop Review

84% Asus ROG Strix GL703VM Scar Edition (7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD 120 Hz) Laptop Review

Hotter, Louder, Faster, Stronger. The Asus ROG Strix GL703VM is a more powerful version of the GL703VD, which we reviewed back in October. In addition to a faster GPU, the GL703VM brings a 120 Hz display, but fan noise and temperatures leave room for improvement.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.7 kg
Sam Medley, 05 Mar 2018 07:21
Mar 4, 2018
HTC U11 Plus Smartphone Review

89% HTC U11 Plus Smartphone Review

Trending. The HTC U11 Plus emerges about a year after the U11 and offers very similar specs. It comes with more storage space, and the new Super LCD display now has a trendy 2:1 aspect ratio. Moreover, the battery also gets a significant bump. You can learn here how well the new smartphone does in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 6.00" | 188 g
Daniel Schmidt, 04 Mar 2018 15:42
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