Reviews

Six Cores the Richer. Aesthetically, not much has changed with the GT63 since its predecessor nearly two years ago. But the upgrades to a Core i7-8750H and GTX 1080 are promising by themselves… do they live up to expectations?
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.9 kg

Core i9 gamer. Eurocom is skipping the i7-8750H and going straight for the jugular with the more powerful i9-8950HK. Performance is indubitably faster than the last generation Core i7-7700HQ, but some repeatable throttling behavior is holding back the system.
Intel Core i9-8950HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 3 kg

Cooler, faster, better. The mid-2018 edition of the Strix GL703 Scar Edition comes with hexa-core Coffee Lake-H i7 processor, same Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics and a significantly redesigned cooling system. The changes are largely positive.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

A good compromise. The Schenker XMG A707 is designed to attract both gamers and multimedia lovers. To this end, the manufacturer has equipped the more expensive version of the laptop with a Core i7-8750H and a GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Does the 17-inch device stand a chance against competition from Acer and Asus?
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

iMac for professionals!? Apple's iMac is a popular all-in-one system in two different sizes, but it is primarily designed for private users. Professionals only got the Mac Pro so far, but Apple now sells a pro version of the iMac with Intel Xeon CPU and AMD Radeon Pro GPU. We review the entry-level model for almost 5,500 Euros (~$6359).
Intel Xeon W-2145 | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 | 27.00" | 9.8 kg

Night and Day. With the Galaxy A6 (2018), Samsung brings a chic-looking, mid-range smartphone to the market, which scores major points with its 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display and two 16 MP cameras. In our review, the Android smartphone proves to be very capable, but it has a few weaknesses.
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 | 5.60" | 162 g

Full metal smartphone. The UMIDIGI S2 Lite is an affordable phablet with a huge battery, a 6.0-inch display with a 2:1 aspect ratio and dual rear-facing cameras. Find out in this review whether the S2 Lite is good enough for daily use.
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 6.00" | 186 g

550 Watts in an eGPU case. Thunderbolt 3, aluminum case, 550 W power supply for GPUs up to and including the Titan XP, integrated USB 3.0, LAN, and SATA ports are the main selling points of Mantiz's Venus Box. Find out about the pros and cons of this external GPU case in our extensive review with various benchmarks and measurements.
Intel Core i7-7Y75

I know that one! With Coffee Lake and a good mid-range GPU, Dell presents the G5 15 as a gaming notebook for the limited budget. Being the successor of the Inspiron 15 7577, the device looks visually very familiar. You can find out in our detailed review which additional improvements the G5 has to offer and how the device fared in our test run.
Intel Core i5-8300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.9 kg

Weak Quadro. You might get the feeling of experiencing déjà vu when first looking at the ThinkPad P52s. The mobile workstation looks exactly like the ThinkPad T580. Is combining the case of an office laptop with a Quadro GPU a good idea? Find out in our detailed review.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA Quadro P500 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Entry-level gaming. Can entry-level base models be fun as well? Compared to the 1060 a 1050 Ti is a clear regression. Let us see whether or not there are other differences and what effect the slower GPU had on the overall performance.
Intel Core i5-7300HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Red and affordable. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 not only convinces with its affordable price but also its dual-camera, its metal case and its capable SoC. Find out in this review whether the Redmi Note 5’s performance is as impressive as its price.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | 5.99" | 180 g

This "Doogee" bag is full of sustenance. How do you fit a gigantic battery into a smartphone? The Chinese manufacturer Doogee has no qualms with simply making the smartphone bigger. At a thickness of 1.4 cm (0.55 inches), the BL9000 contains a 9000 mAh battery and has quite a bit more to offer. Read on to find out what else the Doogee BL9000 has in store.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763T | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 5.99" | 275 g

Plastic Pro. The whole notebook market has been reconfigured to ultrabook designs. Wait, is it really the whole notebook market? No, since there are still representatives of a more traditional design such as the HP ProBook 650 G4. You can find out in this extensive review, if and for whom this affordable business notebook can be recommended.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Mixed performance. From a purely technical point of view, the XMG A517 from Schenker Technologies is quite up-to-date. Key words such as hexa-core CPU, 144-Hz panel, and NVMe SSD will please a gamer's heart and promise a good performance. We clarify in our test why the 15-incher still cannot completely convince.
Update: we have found the culprit for our GPU throttling issues: a bug in the Control Center.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

An affordable starter. The UMIDIGI A1 Pro appears to be a real bargain. The device is smartly designed, has dual-cameras and it supports 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks, all of which we would not expect from a 120-Euro device (~$138). Find out in our review whether the UMIDIGI A1 Pro lives up to expectations and the extent to which the device is suitable for daily use.
Mediatek MT6739 | PowerVR GE8100 | 5.50" | 173 g

New engine, same body. MSI brings Coffee Lake to their entry-level GV62 line. While the new Intel CPU is a breath of fresh air, it is the only real change to the machine since last year. Buggy system behavior and a cheap plastic case keep the GV62 8RE from being little more than white noise.
Intel Core i5-8300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

As strong as a gorilla? Affordable and robust, that is how the Cubot King Kong presents itself. It is a 5-inch smartphone with an averagely fast SoC in a weighty, water and dust-protected case. Is this enough for the tough reality of everyday life?
Mediatek MT6580M | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | 5.00" | 246 g

Misleading first impressions. Lenovo is equipping its 2018 multimedia notebooks with 2016 processors. Even more surprising is the consistently solid concept, which does not shy away from the competition. The AMD Radeon graphics is a small highlight and one which allows for some gaming.
Intel Core i5-7200U | AMD Radeon RX 560 (Laptop) | 15.60" | 2 kg

Reliable business partner. Today’s Latitude 7490 configuration packs a quad-core Core i5-8350U and conventional M.2 SATA storage, and it makes a few more cuts to deflate the cost a bit. Even so, this remains an impressive machine. How does this configuration stand up to its competitors?
Intel Core i5-8350U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Optimized. The Samsung DeX Pad is less a successor for the DeX Station and more an alternative product. Our review will show whether the mixture of a smaller port selection and a lower price is a good concept.
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Fine-tuning. The big model of Samsung's flagship series not only offers a larger display, it also offers a dual camera and more RAM. This review reveals whether the higher price is justified and how the Galaxy S9+ fares in comparison to its competitors.
Update: software update improves telephony features.
Samsung Exynos 9810 | ARM Mali-G72 MP18 | 6.20" | 189 g

Wow, but with minor pitfalls. With the Pro version of the Mate 10 series, we currently have the strongest Huawei smartphone in our test. The storage equipment and camera have been improved, and the Chinese phone now has an OLED screen in the 2:1 format. Together with the Kirin 970, a SoC that has an additional NPU is used. Sounds great, but Huawei has made cuts in some places.
Update: Software update adds GPU Turbo.
HiSilicon Kirin 970 | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 | 6.00" | 178 g

Marvelous! Huawei sets new standards in mobile photography with the Leica Triple Camera, and with the P20 Pro currently delivers the best overall package in a flagship smartphone. Read in our review why this is so and how the Huawei P20 Pro beats the competition.
Update: GPU Turbo and improved super slow-motion via update.
HiSilicon Kirin 970 | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 | 6.10" | 174 g

Future+. If we had to narrow down HTC to a single quality it would be innovative, and the HTC U12+ definitely fits that bill as well and is full to the brim with the latest technology. Let us find out whether or not it is as futuristic as it seems at first glance.
Update: additional information regarding the 3.5-mm headphone adapter added.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 6.00" | 188 g

Lightweight performance mimosa. At just 930 grams (2.05 lbs) the touchscreen-equipped laptop seems to be the perfect business companion. We take a closer look at much more than just Swift's processor and RAM. What are the notebook's inherent compromises, and what else did Acer have to sacrifice along the way?
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 930 g

Hit the brakes. The Swift 3 SF315-41G is a multimedia allrounder by Acer that relies on the combination of a Raven Ridge APU and a dedicated AMD graphics unit. They are joined by an IPS display, a backlit keyboard and an NVMe-SSD. As a result, the computer is well-rounded in terms of features.
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U | AMD Radeon RX 540 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

No-frills gaming. The GP63 Leopard is MSI's update of the long-lasting GP62 series. Our review laptop pairs mid-range GTX 1060 graphics with Intel's new hexa-core Coffee Lake-H CPU. How some internal design changes and the new hardware affect the performance is the subject of our review.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

This cookie does not crumble. The Ulefone Armor X is a robust outdoor smartphone that brings Android Oreo. You can order the entry-level device as a Chinese import for about 200 Euros (~$232; starting from $155 in the US). In addition to the current software, this device brings all that is necessary in extreme surroundings. Our review shows how the Armor X fares in the comparison with other rugged smartphones.
Mediatek MT6739 | PowerVR GE8100 | 5.50" | 256 g

Cheaper alternative. For those seeking reasonable performance and convertible flexibility but unwilling to spend the big bucks on category leaders, Lenovo's $800 Flex 6 14—equipped with its 8th-gen Core i5, MX130 GPU, and NVMe SSD—might be just the ticket.
Intel Core i5-8250U | NVIDIA GeForce MX130 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

Does bigger equal better? After the Blackview P10000 Pro recently topped our battery life leaderboard, we now have the UleFone Power 5 in for a review, which is another battery monster. The Power 5 has a huge 13,000 mAh battery that will last for a week according to UleFone. Find out in this review how the UleFone Power 5 stands up to our tests.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763T | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 6.00" | 330 g

Small sound expert. Multimedia capabilities and good cameras are still important considerations when buying an expensive tablet. On paper, the Huawei MediaPad M5 8.4 brings all that is necessary. Find out here, whether it can convince us in the test.
HiSilicon Kirin 960 | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | 8.40" | 316 g

Cheap price, cheap chassis. There is nothing about this VivoBook that makes it stand out from the crowded 15-inch multimedia segment. When considering the target market and inexpensive price, however, the dull impression shouldn't be a problem. We're hoping that future revisions will address the poor keyboard while adding in USB Type-C charging.
Intel Core i7-8550U | NVIDIA GeForce MX130 | 15.60" | 1.6 kg

Light organ. MSI equips the GE73 8RF with a hexa-core Coffee Lake-series processor, which provides a significant increase in performance over its predecessor. The notebook smoothly runs all current computer games on its responsive 120-Hz TN panel (Full-HD).
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Saved on the display. While MSI is mainly known for its gaming notebooks, it also offers very affordable entry-level and multimedia notebooks. The MSI PL62 has to prove in our test that an affordable price does not automatically mean a low performance.
Intel Core i5-7300HQ | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Budget laptop for gamers. Powerful notebooks often come with a hefty price tag. This is not the case with the Acer Predator Helios 300. The gaming-capable version of this laptop costs only 1100 Euros ($1296). You can learn in this review how the 17-incher stacks up against the competition.
Intel Core i5-8300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Whistle while you work. Wrapped in an attractive and slim package, the Asus ROG GU501GM is a competent gaming machine that effectively marries style and power. Unfortunately, CPU stability and fan noise present major problems in an otherwise excellent, if expensive, laptop.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

The letters make all the difference. The Honor 7C is a lower mid-range smartphone in large format with a modern full-view display. Unfortunately, the dual camera's second sensor has a very low resolution. Can we take that hit in exchange for this low price?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.99" | 164 g

No news. Kaby Lake CPU replaced with Kaby Lake Refresh CPU - that's pretty much the gist of Dell's latest Inspiron 15. Thanks to its fast SSD, its touchscreen, and the backlit keyboard the convertible is a pretty solid workhorse. Find out in our review whether or not it's worth Dell's asking price of $749.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

On the fast lane. Dell's XPS 15 has entered a new year and we have begun by testing the entry-level model. Will the 15-inch device continue to throttle? What battery runtimes can the 97-Wh battery offer? Does the Core i5 offer sufficient performance?
Intel Core i5-8300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Small and economical. Intel NUC Mini PC’s are known for their compact design. The new NUC generation maintains this concept, with Intel equipping them with a set of new processors too. In this review, we will be covering the NUC Kit NUC7CJYH, an entry-level NUC Mini PC that is equipped with an Intel Celeron J4005 processor. Find out in this review whether this Gemini Lake processor is up to scratch in an entry-level NUC Kit.
Intel Celeron J4005 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 577 g

Like a shot of adrenaline. Asus' new ROG Chimera G703GI is currently one of the fastest gaming laptops on the market. Thanks to its Core i9-8950HK and overclockable GeForce GTX 1080, even the most demanding games run fluidly. G-Sync and a 144 Hz monitor round out the package.
Intel Core i9-8950HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.7 kg

Good but is it better? The Moto G5 Plus impressed us in our recent review. Lenovo has now released a successor six months later with a dual rear-camera system. Can the Moto G5s Plus overcome one of the weaker points of its predecessor?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.50" | 170 g

Gaming upgrade. Our exclusive review of Acer's massive fella. Equipped with a 45 W CPU and a GTX 1070 the brand-new case contains a true gaming powerhouse. The Helios 500 is the successor to the Helios 300, and while still quite hefty and bulky the new kid on the block is not as sharp-edged anymore.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.8 kg

Convertible without compromises. With the LifeBook P728, Fujitsu has a convertible for business users in their product line that not only includes numerous security features, but is also upgradeable. Our review clarifies what to expect from the small workhorse with Intel's Core i5-8250U processor.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 1.2 kg

If the Terminator had a smartphone ... it would probably be the WP5000 from Oukitel. With the WP5000, Oukitel offers a smartphone with a stainless steel frame and great battery life, which will prove attractive to anyone who is looking for a device that can survive in extreme environments. You can learn what to expect from the WP5000 in our review.
Mediatek Helio P25 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | 5.70" | 277 g

G as in great. Motorola advertizes the top model of the G6 series as having a brilliant camera and great performance. At a price of 300 Euros (~$355), the Moto G6 Plus has plenty to offer. What exactly that entails will be explained in our detailed review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.90" | 167 g

The Duracell bunny among the smartphones. Often smartphones from the Far East are unable to impress customers with their battery life despite having an enormous battery capacity, due to poor software adaptations under Android. This is not the case in the Blackview P10000 Pro. To say it in advance, the Blackview smartphone achieves the longest battery life we ever measured in a smartphone – and that by a large margin.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763T | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 | 6.00" | 298 g

Super slim and fast. Last year's Eurocom Q5 has gotten some changes both internal and external, but it's the new processor swap that has us excited. The Eurocom Q6 offers the same GTX 1070-level graphics as its predecessor with Intel's hexa-core Coffee Lake-H CPU.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Head-turner. A convertible, where the keyboard is not what you hold in your hand after folding it back, perfectly describes the Fujitsu Lifebook T938. In this review, we analyze the Intel eighth-generation Core i business tablet's performance.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Big battery at a good price. Motorola's latest iteration of its G-series includes the mid-range Moto G6 Play smartphone at a price of around $200. With its 13 MP camera and its Snapdragon SoC it seems to be positioned fairly competitively. Let us find out how well it did in our test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.70" | 175 g

Ryzen 3 undervolted. Dell has equipped its 5000 series with a heavily-throttled Ryzen 3 chip, a dark, low-contrast screen and a storage device that clicks annoyingly. Was this clumsiness or intention?
AMD Ryzen 3 2200U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Too much Office, not enough Workstation. The ZBook 1xu series is at the lower end of HP workstation devices. These models are based on the EliteBook to save costs. Find out in this review of the ZBook 15u G5 why this concept still doesn’t work.
Intel Core i7-8550U | AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

In terms of SSDs, Samsung has been a market leader for years and regularly updates its own, at this point, very extensive portfolio. With the new SSD 970 Evo, it targets businesses and private customers who are looking for a high-performance M.2 SSD. Our test confirms the high performance of the new model and also shows the distance to the competitors.

Young and affordable. The Huawei Y7 2018 is a phablet with a 5.99-inch display. As the newest member of the Y series, the Y7 2018 has the job of upholding the ethos of being cheap with few compromises over features or camera hardware. Find out in this review whether the Huawei Y7 2018 succeeds in upholding the character of the predecessors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.99" | 155 g

Affordable long distance runner. For a price of 200 Euros ($234), Gigaset is offering an entry level smartphone which is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery. It should not come as a surprise that the GS270 achieves a long battery life with that. We evaluate in our test what the interested buyer can expect beyond this.
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.20" | 160 g

Simple office notebook. Acer’s 15.6-inch laptop scores some major points with its hardware combination of a powerful Ryzen 3 2200U APU, a fast SSD and 8 GB of dual-channel RAM. However, the screen and thermal performance disappoint.
AMD Ryzen 3 2200U | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Notebookcheck.com tests the Gigaset GS270 Plus, a smartphone powered by a MediaTek MT6750 and an ARM Mali-T860 MP2. The 5.2-inch device has 3 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The GS270 Plus is available off contract.
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.20" | 160 g

Privacy screen at the touch of a button.When it comes to Hewlett Packard's top-of-the-line model from their EliteBook 840 G5 series, the manufacturer is not fiddling about. On board you will find a very bright IPS display with a privacy screen, an LTE modem, 32 GB of RAM and an NVMe SSD. HP appears to have set their sights somewhat lower in terms of battery life—some of the competition has more to offer here.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Insider tip. The Chinese electronics manufacturer, which was known in the past mainly for its smartphones, now offers a powerful high-end notebook for its home market. The Mi Gaming Laptop scores with an especially good price-performance ratio. For less than 1500 Euros (~$1732), you can get a GeForce GTX 1060, a quad-core-CPU, and a Full HD panel. Is it worth importing?
Intel Core i5-7300HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Flexibility for $280. The Flex 6 11 tries to be both an inexpensive Windows tablet and a laptop all at once. It does the job decently enough for a Celeron-based system, but the subpar display leaves a lot to be desired even at this low price range.
Intel Celeron N4000 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 | 11.60" | 1.3 kg

Affordable office worker. Expensive laptops are in vogue but spending a lot of money on a notebook is not suitable for everyone. Hence, manufacturers bring budget workhorse devices to the market, like the Dell Latitude 3490. Find out in this review whether Dell has succeeded with their new budget Latitude.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

A smartphone for fans of design? The Nokia 8 Sirocco has an unusual name and unusual looks. Can the high-end phone please the crowd or is mainly interesting for fans of design? Let us find out in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.50" | 176 g

First League. A Snapdragon 845 SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM, a dual camera system, and a 6-inch display - with its first-rate equipment, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S enters the direct competition against the top dogs such as the Apple iPhone X. Our test shows whether the current Xiaomi flagship can really stir up the smartphone high-end.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | 5.99" | 189 g

Little number 1. The Nokia 1 is the entry-level model into the world of smartphones: under 100 Euros (~$115), a small format, and even a replaceable battery. Find out in this review whether the Nokia 1 is good enough for everyday use.
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 4.50" | 131 g

Starter gamer. Asus has made its inexpensive FX series even more affordable by reducing the battery capacity, GPU power, and number of ports. The end result is definitely easier on the wallet, but the TN display and primary HDD drag down the system.
Intel Core i5-8300H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Based on the EliteBook. The HP ZBook series has been updated to Intel Kaby Lake Refresh processors. HP has also significantly changed the design and is one which we have already seen during our recent EliteBook 840 G5 review. The ZBook 14u G5 should be able to provide enough computing power thanks to its AMD Polaris GPU. Find out whether HP has achieved this in our HP ZBook 14u G5 review.
Intel Core i7-8550U | AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100 | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Praiseworthy six cores. Gigabyte equipped the 2018 version of the Aorus X5 with a hexa-core CPU belonging to Intel's Coffee Lake series. The CPU is accompanied by a GeForce GTX 1070 and a 144 Hz display. Find out in our review whether the 15-inch laptop is on a par with other gaming devices.
Intel Core i7-8850H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.7 kg

Lots of screen for little money. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus offers a large display and a mid-range performance for less than 200 Euros (~$236). This sounds like a good offer, but let us look more closely in our test!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.99" | 180 g

Advanced flight simulation. The X-Plane series is a stalwart in the commercial flight simulation market, and X-Plane 11 marks the latest iteration. It uses an advanced physics engine that mixes hard-coded data with aerodynamics to simulate realistic flight. When cranking up the settings the engine is heavily taxing on the graphics card and processor, which is particularly notable for its reliance on single-threaded CPU performance. The scope and scale of the game make it an ideal candidate for assessing system performance.

Budget Gaming. Lenovo’s budget-priced gaming notebooks start at €700 (~$817). While these basic variants are not that powerful, they should still be enough for some gamers. In this review, we will be looking at the Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBA, a 15.6-inch notebook that is equipped with an Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor and an AMD Radeon RX 560 dedicated graphics card.
Intel Core i5-7300HQ | AMD Radeon RX 560 (Laptop) | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

The object of desire? The smartphone-pioneer HTC first brought its Desire series to the market almost eight years ago. Since then, the Desire series has fallen off the map. Now the HTC Desire 12 tries to find some new fans. In our review, we examine whether the 199-Euro (~$234) dual-SIM smartphone with a 5.5-inch display and Android 7 is any good.
Mediatek MT6739 | PowerVR GE8100 | 5.50" | 137 g

With their new Optane drives, Intel is introducing potential competition for classic NAND SSDs. The Optane SSD 800P is the manufacturer's first drive for consumers with enough space to store an entire operating system and all the user's programs. In our tests, the technology once again revealed its potential—but its concrete usefulness is dubious.

Pure Android at a fair price. The Xiaomi Mi A1 is the European version of the Mi 5X. Equipped with LTE band 20 and Android One, for a low price, it offers not only regular and timely security updates but also a two-year update warranty on the security patches.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.50" | 165 g

Market disruptor. Huawei wants to prove that you don't need to spend $1500 or more for a decently specced XPS 13 or MacBook Pro. The MateBook X Pro attempts to give it all with an attractively thin aluminum design, 3:2 touchscreen, discrete Nvidia graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and an Intel U class CPU for less than what major competitors are currently offering.
Intel Core i5-8250U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 13.90" | 1.3 kg

Still affordable. The Huawei Y6 2018 is a device that has a lot of power for the money. The device looks modern and has a decent display, but can it be crowned the king of budget devices?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | 5.70" | 150 g

Smarter business? One of the best business ultrabooks gets even more powerful with the adoption of an 8th-generation Core i7-8650U CPU and NVMe SSD—as well as an honest-to-goodness anti-glare touchscreen. But are these extra perks worth the cost premium? As always, we’ll investigate with relentless detail in our full review.
Intel Core i7-8650U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Faster, yet dimmer… Today’s Core i7-8650U and NVMe SSD Latitude 5490 configuration offers even faster performance than before—but it doesn’t come without its drawbacks. We’ll navigate the situation with expertise and care in our full review.
Intel Core i7-8650U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg

The new Ryzen processors give a decent boost to AMD. This will please the end users in particular, since competition is known to be good for business. The two Ryzen chips without the "X" in their labels are supposed to be energy efficient above all. You can find out in this review, what you can really get out of these processors.

Android One smartphone. Buyers of the Nokia 7 Plus will enjoy timely software updates, stock Android and up-to-date security patches thanks to the Android One Program. Whether the new mid-range smartphone with the brand-new Snapdragon 660 can also impress in terms of hardware, you can learn in our extensive review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 | 6.00" | 186 g

Elegant endurance runner. Acer's 14-incher offers an excellent battery life, an elegant, slim metal case, a keyboard illumination, and a matte IPS display. The new Pentium Silver N5000 quad-core processor has significantly more computing power than its predecessor, advancing into the range of earlier Core-i3 processors with this. You have to pay almost 600 Euros (~$707) for the whole package.
Intel Pentium Silver N5000 | Intel UHD Graphics 605 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

A cool Finn. Nokia has brought its mid-range smartphone Nokia 6 up to date. While the name remains the same, ideally, its configuration and quality have improved. Let us find out whether this is the case in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 | 5.50" | 175 g

Insider tip? The Huawei P20 is 250 Euros cheaper than its sibling Huawei P20 Pro, but its Leica dual-camera is basically on par and the hardware is just as powerful. How does the 5.8-inch device compete with other high-end rivals?
HiSilicon Kirin 970 | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 | 5.80" | 165 g

Office exemplar with gaming ambitions. The new ZenBook brings together the core of what office users desire and invites you to play a game or two thanks to its GeForce MX150 GPU. ASUS seems to have succeeded in this balancing act where other subnotebooks have failed. If there is anything to complain about, it is only at a high level.
Intel Core i5-8250U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Comes with a hardware switch. For the last two years, TP-Link has been one of the players in the market for affordable smartphones and was able to mainly attract some price-conscious customers with its devices. The Chinese manufacturer is also trying the same strategy with the new Neffos N1, which aims to draw some attention with a 12+12 MP dual-camera system at an affordable price. We clarify in our review how well this approach works and what customers can additionally expect from the TP-Link smartphone.
Mediatek Helio P20 (LP4) MT6757 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | 5.50" | 165 g

Caffeine boost. The Asus GL703GE packs in more processor performance than ever thanks to Intel’s new Core i7-8750H CPU. The Coffee Lake chip is a shot in the arm for processor-reliant tasks, and the 120 Hz display has been improved. Still, the price makes the GL703GE hard to recommend.
Intel Core i7-8750H | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.7 kg

Mid-range P20 The Huawei P20 Lite is overshadowed by its big brothers and its competition is also well positioned at this price-performance ratio. Our review shows that buyers of this mid-range smartphone receive a good device regardless.
HiSilicon Kirin 659 | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 | 5.84" | 145 g

All-rounder The VivoBook 15 scores highly for its powerful quad-core processor, its dedicated GeForce GPU and good battery life. Once again, the VivoBook is let down by an unconvincing display.
Intel Core i5-8250U | NVIDIA GeForce MX130 | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

The largest subnotebook. HP’s latest EliteBook 830 G5 is much more than a simple redesign. Not only does it feature a larger display, but it is also a quantum leap for HP’s business line-up. Find out whether or not HP is leaping in the right direction in our extensive review.
Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

PC with smartphone SoC. The Asus NovaGo is one of the first devices equipped with a Snapdragon 835 processor, which is usually used for smartphones and tablets. We got our hands on a pre-production sample and tested how the compact convertible handles Windows and daily tasks.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

G as in genius? The latest offshoot of the Motorola-G series is advertised self-confidently and presents itself as a successful advancement of the Moto G5s. A faster SoC, a dual camera, and an updated design are supposed to attract customers. You can find out about the qualities and weaknesses of the Moto smartphone in this test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.70" | 167 g

Gaming Colossus. The GT75 8RG Titan marks MSI’s relaunch of its most powerful and massive 17-inch notebook. The desktop replacement includes a hexa-core CPU, a 120 Hz display and NVIDIA’s fastest mobile GPU to fit its high-end billing. We will be putting this gaming newcomer up against the toughest of competitors.
Intel Core i9-8950HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.6 kg

Next please! Ten is more than nine - and Huawei develops its P10 according to this strategy. A faster SoC, more storage, bigger battery, and a better camera. The design is rounder and the fingerprint scanner has been moved to the front. Not revolutionary, but the Chinese manufacturer does not show weaknesses with the Huawei P10.
Update: Updates regarding flash storage and WLAN performance.
Update: Firmware B365 released to improve security.
HiSilicon Kirin 960 | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | 5.10" | 144 g

Think big! You should have a look at Huawei's latest product if you like big high-end phablets. Besides the new Kirin 960 SoC, you get a dual-camera, modern Android 7.0 with the new EMUI 5.0 as well as a big battery. The highlight is a 5.9-inch IPS display. A good device, no question, but our review shows where it struggles.
Update: Firmware B190 is available. Update: Firmware B366 released to improve security.
HiSilicon Kirin 960 | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | 5.90" | 192 g

It is back! Only a few months after its predecessor was released, OnePlus has now presented its newest smartphone. The OnePlus 5T comes in the modern 2:1 format and has improved cameras. But are there enough changes for it to be a convincing update?
Update: OxygenOS 5.1 (Android 8.1) released.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 6.01" | 162 g

Computation artist. The OnePlus 5 is a fast smartphone that is available for a good price - although it is not as cheap as it used to be and competition has increased. Can the smartphone with dual camera, AMOLED screen and a slim case still hold its ground among the high-end range? Find out in our review.
Update: Android 8.1 Oreo released.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.50" | 153 g

Flexibility for the masses. Lenovo's 13.3-inch Yoga 730 is an elegantly designed consumer 2-in-1 with impressive performance, great ergonomics and good battery life. Throttling under heavy load remains an issue, however - although that's less of a drawback than one might think.
Intel Core i5-8250U | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

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

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

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