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Apr 2, 2019
HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 (Core i5-8350U, eMMC, FHD) Convertible Review

83% HP Chromebook x360 14 G1 (Core i5-8350U, eMMC, FHD) Convertible Review

For those with cash to burn. HP has equipped its new 14-inch Chromebook convertible with a powerful Intel Core i5-8350U processor, an IPS touchscreen display and a sizable battery that delivers great battery life. However, HP demands a hefty price for the device at nearly €1,000 (~$1,120) despite it having jarring shortcomings. Read on to find out how the Chromebook x360 14 G1 performs in our tests and how it fares against its competitors.
Intel Core i5-8350U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 02 Apr 2019 15:44
Asus VivoBook E203MA-FD825TS

77% Asus E203MA (N5000, UHD605) Laptop Review

Four cores without a fan. Asus packs the energy-saving Intel Pentium Silver N500 quad-core processor into a small 11.6-inch laptop. In addition, there are four GB of RAM and a usable battery, which make the device a small and affordable companion for everyday life. In our review we clarify what users may expect from the small laptop with a price tag of less than 350 Euros (~$392).
Intel Pentium Silver N5000, UHD Graphics 605, 11.6", 980 g
Mike Wobker, 02 Apr 2019 12:28
Apr 1, 2019
EeWrite E-Pad E-Ink Tablet Review

EeWrite E-Pad E-Ink Tablet Review

Browsing at 5 frames per second. It's got the features of a regular Android tablet, but it doesn't have the speed for a smooth experience. The EeWrite E-Pad is best as an e-reader with only the occasional light web browsing.
Mediatek Helio X20 MT6797, 10.3", 392 g
Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2019 06:45
Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

82% Asus Zephyrus S GX531GX (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Second wind. The thinnest 15.6-inch laptop with RTX 2080 Max-Q graphics is a visual delight. For $2500, however, the Asus Zephyrus S GX531 could have at least included per-key RGB lighting and Thunderbolt 3.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2019 05:57
Mar 31, 2019
Dell Latitude 7424 Rugged Extreme (i7-8650U, RX540) Laptop Review

84% Dell Latitude 7424 Rugged Extreme (i7-8650U, RX540) Laptop Review

Extreme durability. The Latitude 7424 Rugged Extreme is an absolute tank. The Latitude 7424 wraps a competent computer in a dust-tight and water-resistant shell that can take a beating without much fuss. However, this durability comes at a high cost - weight and size.
Intel Core i7-8650U, AMD Radeon RX 540, 14", 3.5 kg
Sam Medley, 31 Mar 2019 18:13
Mar 30, 2019
MSI RTX 2070 Gaming Z 8G Desktop GPU review

MSI RTX 2070 Gaming Z 8G Desktop GPU review

Quiet, fast and colourful! The GeForce RTX 2070 offers more power than the base model RTX 2060. With 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the GeForce RTX 2070 is equipped with just as much VRAM as the higher model RTX 2080. MSI has furnished us with a test sample which has a significantly higher TDP rating than the Nvidia reference model - read on for our review with numerous benchmarks to find out where the MSI RTX 2070 Gaming Z 8G sits in the rankings, and how well it performs in games.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 30 Mar 2019 20:44
Mar 29, 2019
Xiaomi Mi 9 Smartphone Review

86% Xiaomi Mi 9 Smartphone Review

An affordable flagship. Xiaomi has made the impossible possible with the Mi 9, at least according to the standards set by other manufacturers anyway. The Mi 9 only costs 450 Euros (~$505), which is midrange pricing, but it is one of the best flagship smartphones that you could currently buy. Its 48 MP triple camera, UFS 2.1 flash storage, premium design and AMOLED display are just a few of the reasons that the device excels, as is its brand-new Snapdragon 855 SoC. We put the Mi 9 to the test in our detailed review and see how it stacks up against other flagship smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, Adreno 640, 6.39", 173 g
Manuel Masiero, 29 Mar 2019 23:04
Mar 28, 2019
MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G Desktop Graphics Card Review

MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z 6G Desktop Graphics Card Review

The entry point to the RTX world! The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 is a budget RTX GPU that includes such features as Ray tracing and DLSS. We received a sample GPU from our partner MSI. This graphics card uses MSI’s proprietary board design. We put the MSI RTX GPU through its paces by running numerous benchmarks and video games with it. You can learn how well it did by reading our review.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 28 Mar 2019 12:04
Mar 27, 2019
Vivo NEX Dual Review

83% Vivo NEX Dual Smartphone Review

Is the front-facing camera a thing of the past? The highlight of the Vivo NEX Dual is its two displays. In addition to the traditional screen on the front, the NEX Dual has another AMOLED panel on the back. The latter means that you can take selfies with what would typically be rear-facing cameras without the need for dedicated front-facing sensors or an intrusive notch. Read on to find out how well this concept works and how the NEX Dual compares against other flagship smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.39", 199 g
Marcus Herbrich, 27 Mar 2019 19:14
Amazfit Verge Smartwatch

Amazfit Verge Smartwatch Review

You snooze, you lose. Smartwatches are experiencing an upsurge these days. This is primarily thanks to the increasing crowd of low-priced alternatives to Apple Watch. Already in the price range of around 100 Euros (~$112) one can find devices offering plenty of features for the money. The Amazfit Verge is such a candidate and we had a closer look at it.
J. Simon Leitner, 27 Mar 2019 18:43
MSI GS75 8SG Stealth

86% MSI GS75 8SG Stealth (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Good-looking. The brand-new GS75 not only belongs to the flattest gaming laptops on the market but also to the best-looking ones. In our detailed review, you'll find out if the 17-incher can also shine under the hood.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 17.3", 2.3 kg
Florian Glaser, 27 Mar 2019 16:29
Schenker XMG Neo 15 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Tongfang GK5CQ7Z Laptop Review

86% Schenker XMG Neo 15 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Tongfang GK5CQ7Z Laptop Review

Compact gamer. Thanks to its Core i7-8750H CPU and its GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU all games should run smoothly on the Neo's matte 15.6-inch display. Other highlights include a mechanical keyboard, a fast SSD, and a 144 Hz panel. In return, the notebook lacks modern connectivity features such as Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 Gen 2.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, 15.6", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Mar 2019 00:07
Mar 26, 2019
MSI GE75 8SG Raider (i7-8750H, RTX 2080) Laptop Review

88% MSI GE75 8SG Raider (i7-8750H, RTX 2080) Laptop Review

Full GPU power? MSI also offers its slim GE75 Raider with the high-end GeForce RTX 2080 and does not use the Max-Q version. We check the performance and see if the upgrade is worth the money.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, 17.3", 2.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Mar 2019 23:23
LG G7 Fit Review

82% LG G7 Fit Smartphone Review

A bright display, but not a dazzler of a device. For years, LG has been releasing its flagship smartphones under its G-series branding. The South Korean company is now filling out the series with midrange devices like the G7 Fit, which is the focus of our review. The device is not aimed at fitness fanatics either but rather at buyers who want a stylish smartphone with some of the features from flagship devices without having to spend so much money. Read on to find out how well this approach works and how the G7 Fit fares against its competitors.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Adreno 530, 6.1", 156 g
Stefan Schomberg, 26 Mar 2019 20:37
Aorus 15 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070) Laptop Review

86% Aorus 15 (i7-8750H, RTX 2070) Laptop Review

Aura buff. 11 percent smaller, 11 percent lighter, and at least 17 percent faster graphics performance. The Aorus 15 is the long-awaited update to the aging Aorus X5 series albeit with a few auxiliary features missing.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Mar 2019 16:19
Mar 23, 2019
Schenker XMG Neo 17

83% Schenker XMG Neo 17 (Core i7-8750H, GeForce RTX 2070) Tongfang GK7CP7S Laptop Review

Recommended. If you are looking for a simple and relatively compact gaming notebook, then the Schenker XMG Neo 17 may be the laptop for you. The 17.3-inch laptop scores highly for its powerful hardware, its 144 Hz panel and its optomechanical keyboard. However, can the Neo 17 compete with other large gaming laptops on more than just specifications?
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 17.3", 2.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 23 Mar 2019 11:03
Mar 22, 2019
Gigabyte Aero 15-Y9 (i9-8950HK, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

85% Gigabyte Aero 15-Y9 (i9-8950HK, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Well endowed. The well-equipped Aero 15-Y9 allows (almost) all games to be played smoothly on its matte 4K screen. However, Gigabyte has chosen to equip the laptop with only the Max-Q variant of the GeForce 2080. As a result, it isn't able to offer much more gaming performance above the Aero-15 models with RTX 2070 Max-Q GPUs.
Intel Core i9-8950HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Mar 2019 15:22
Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (i7-8565U, UHD 620, FHD) Laptop Review

83% Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (i7-8565U, UHD 620, FHD) Laptop Review

Same procedure as last year. Something that worked in 2018 does not have to be wrong in 2019 – this is something that Lenovo might have thought when planning the announcement of the ThinkPad E590. The new Lenovo ThinkPad is pretty much the same machine as the older E580 with a new CPU. Is the ThinkPad E590 still a sensible choice for an office laptop?
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Mar 2019 11:57
Alienware Area-51m (i9-9900K, RTX 2080) Laptop Review

86% Alienware Area-51m (i9-9900K, RTX 2080) Laptop Review

Dell's Clevo Killer. The latest 17.3-inch Alienware is going all-in with hardware and features not found on almost any other gaming laptop. Not only does the Area-51m leapfrog over the 45 W Core H-series for full-fat 95 W Core K-series CPUs, but it also sports removable graphics and Tobii eye-tracking all in a narrow-bezel chassis. Is this $3000+ portable powerhouse really comparable to a desktop PC of similar specifications?
Intel Core i9-9900K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, 17.3", 3.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Mar 2019 07:25
Mar 20, 2019
Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged (i7-8650U, AMD RX 540) Laptop Review

89% Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged (i7-8650U, AMD RX 540) Laptop Review

Tough but thin. Rugged Notebooks aren't known for their svelte profiles, but the Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged tries to trim things down while maintaining the durability of the Latitude Rugged line. While there are some sacrifices compared to other rugged laptops, the Latitude 5420 Rugged is an overall convincing machine.
Intel Core i7-8650U, AMD Radeon RX 540, 14", 2.8 kg
Sam Medley, 20 Mar 2019 05:51
Mar 19, 2019
HP ProBook 450 G6 (Core i7-8565U, GeForce MX130) Laptop Review

85% HP ProBook 450 G6 (Core i7-8565U, GeForce MX130) Laptop Review

Business all-rounder? We have covered several HP ProBook 400 series laptops recently, including the 440 G6 and 430 G6. Now it is the turn of the ProBook 450 G6, the 15-inch version of HP's entry-level business-laptop range. The company has equipped our test device with an Intel Core i7 processor and an Nvidia GeForce MX130 GPU that promises to be a good all-round package, at least on paper. Read on to find out whether the ProBook 450 G6 improves upon its predecessor and if it can challenge other established 15.6-inch business laptops.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX130, 15.6", 2 kg
Christian Hintze, 19 Mar 2019 18:32
Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (i7-8550U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

76% Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (i7-8550U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

Deplorable display. The IdeaPad 330 17 doesn't break any ground, but we find it to be a little overpriced for the specifications. The GeForce MX150 GPU doesn't make up for the very slow 1 TB HDD or poorly calibrated 900p TN display to justify the $900 USD asking price.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 19 Mar 2019 05:34
Mar 18, 2019
The Division 2

The Division 2 Laptop & Desktop Benchmarks

Onwards and upwards. So far, The Division 2 has enjoyed a significantly better reception from the press and gamer community than its predecessor from 2016. Read on in our benchmark check to see how it fares it terms of hunger for system requirements.
Florian Glaser, 18 Mar 2019 13:53
Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Core i5-7200U, Radeon 530, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

79% Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Core i5-7200U, Radeon 530, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Leftovers. Lenovo has introduced the IdeaPad 330-15IKB, a 15.6-inch office laptop that it equips with a dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, a nimble SSD and 8 GB of DDR4 RAM running in dual-channel mode. The device is not free from weaknesses though, particularly its disappointing TN display, its comparatively small battery along with its outdated CPU and GPU. Read on to find out how the IdeaPad 330-15IKB compares against other 15.6-inch business laptops.
Intel Core i5-7200U, AMD Radeon 530, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 18 Mar 2019 12:08
Mar 17, 2019
Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICH (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

85% Lenovo Legion Y740-15ICH (i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Quieter, Sleeker… Better? Lenovo is back in the 15” gaming laptop fray with their Legion Y740—nearly identical to the previous Y730, but now packing an i7-8750H and an RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU alongside other improvements. At a price point of just around $1990 USD, its performance might surprise you.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 17 Mar 2019 05:44
Mar 16, 2019
Aorus RTX 2070 Gaming Box with Dell XPS 13 9380 Review

Aorus RTX 2070 Gaming Box with Dell XPS 13 9380 Review

Ray-tracing for your Ultrabook. Gigabyte has outfitted its super-small external graphics dock with a mini GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card compatible with most Ultrabooks. Naturally, we run every benchmark we could to see how the Aorus eGPU solution compares against a traditional gaming laptop. The results are more variable than we had initially anticipated.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Desktop), 13.3", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 16 Mar 2019 20:03
Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13

79% Wacom MobileStudio Pro 13 (Core i7-6567U, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) Tablet Review

A drawing board with Windows 10. The MobileStudio Pro is part drawing tablet and part Windows PC. Wacom may have equipped the device with an outdated Skylake dual-core processor, but read on to find out how this tablet fares in 2019.
Intel Core i7-6567U, Iris Graphics 550, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Klaus Hinum, 16 Mar 2019 12:02
Dell XPS 13 9380 (i7-8565U, 4K UHD) Laptop Review

88% Dell XPS 13 9380 (i7-8565U, 4K UHD) Laptop Review

Now with a standard webcam. What benefits does the Core i7 SKU offer over the Core i5 SKU? We benchmark the most expensive XPS 13 9380 configuration and compare it to the less costly Core i5 SKU to show all the differences users can expect. Update: 5 hours more with FHD.
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 15 Mar 2019 19:45
Mar 15, 2019
Alldocube M8 T801 Tablet Review

79% Alldocube M8 T801 Tablet Review

Very low price. $150 USD can get you a pretty decent Android tablet these days. The Alldocube M8 gets the job done while offering optional 4G LTE for compatible markets.
MediaTek Helio X27 MT6797X, ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 8", 345 g
Allen Ngo, 15 Mar 2019 17:40
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone Review

77% Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone Review

Quo Vadis. The Chinese smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is now - due to new marketing strategies of Xiaomi - just called Redmi Note 7. It is hard to categorize, given that it has the highest camera resolution currently available on a smartphone and a relatively weak Snapdragon 660. We tested the first official smartphone of the sub-brand Redmi in order to uncover its true potential.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 6.3", 186 g
Inge Schwabe, 15 Mar 2019 15:12
Mar 14, 2019
HP ProBook 430 G6 (Core i5-8265U, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

84% HP ProBook 430 G6 (Core i5-8265U, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

A cheaper EliteBook 830 clone. HP has updated its ProBook series for 2019 with a new design that looks much more like its EliteBook series than past ProBooks. Can the HP ProBook 430 G6, the smallest model in this series, compete against major competitors like the Lenovo ThinkPad L390? Read on to find out in this detailed review.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 14 Mar 2019 23:09
Cyrus CS24

77% Cyrus CS24 Smartphone Review

Old, but reliable? The Cyrus CS24 is something peculiar: the smartphone has been on the market since 2016, the company provides security updates, and offers cheap support even after the warranty has expired. Should sustainability-fans rejoice? Find out in the review.
Mediatek MT6737T, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 220 g
Florian Schmitt, 14 Mar 2019 21:57
Xiaomi Redmi Go

79% Xiaomi Redmi Go Smartphone Review

Is it a binGo? Xiaomi's first smartphone with Android Go is here, the Redmi Go. The expectations towards the 80-Euro (~$91) smartphone are high, since the company has so far succeeded in offering great performance for a good price over and over again. Does this also work in the absolutely cheapest price segment?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917), Adreno 308, 5", 137 g
Florian Schmitt, 14 Mar 2019 11:25
Mar 13, 2019
Apex Legends

Apex Legends Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Through the roof. In a very short time the free-to-play game Apex Legends has attracted millions of players - a good reason for us to have a look at the first-person shooter and put its system requirements under the magnifying glass.
Florian Glaser, 13 Mar 2019 18:19
Mar 12, 2019
Xiaomi Mi 8

88% Xiaomi Mi 8 Smartphone Review

Mimimi? Xiaomi's 2018 Mi 8 flagship smartphone is far from outdated., and it still has a lot to offer at a very low price. Time to find out how well it compares to current premium smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.21", 175 g
Florian Schmitt, 12 Mar 2019 23:04
HP Spectre x360 15 (Core i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q, 2 TB SSD, 4K) Convertible Review

84% HP Spectre x360 15 (Core i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q, 2 TB SSD, 4K) Convertible Review

Six cores with stamina. The new HP Spectre x360 is an all-rounder that gets most things right. The convertible scores highly for its powerful hardware, backlit keyboard, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, good battery life and its 2 TB SSD. The touchscreen supports the HP Tilt Pen too, which adds more functionality than many 15-inch convertibles have.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Mar 2019 15:30
HP ProBook 440 G6 (i7, 512 GB, FHD) Laptop Review

86% HP ProBook 440 G6 (i7, 512 GB, FHD) Laptop Review

Both visual and technical improvements. HP has presented its 14-inch office notebook with a new case and the most up-to-date Intel processor available. Some of its predecessor's weaknesses have clearly been corrected, but does this mean that the current ProBook 440 G6 is better than the last?
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 12 Mar 2019 09:56
Eurocom Sky X7C (i9-9900K, RTX 2080, FHD 144 Hz) Clevo P775TM1-G Laptop Review

88% Eurocom Sky X7C (i9-9900K, RTX 2080, FHD 144 Hz) Clevo P775TM1-G Laptop Review

Gaming desktop in disguise. The 17.3-inch Sky X7C trades performance-per-Watt for full-on raw performance. While the Core i9-9900K is significantly faster than any 45 W Intel H-class equivalent, the performance delta between RTX 2080 and RTX 2080 Max-Q is comparatively small.
Intel Core i9-9900K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2019 06:51
Mar 11, 2019
Anthem

Anthem Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

An emotional rollercoaster. While Anthem has been criticised for its content and story, the first-person shooter has triumphant graphics. Read on to find out the system requirements for BioWare’s latest shooter along with how it performs on various laptop and desktop GPUs.
Florian Glaser, 11 Mar 2019 14:17
Lenovo IdeaPad S530-13IWL

87% Lenovo IdeaPad S530 (i5-8265U, UHD620) Subnotebook Review

Small and portable. The Lenovo IdeaPad S530 shows once again how compact and mobile a notebook can be. Because of this, users will have to deal with a limited selection of ports. However, those who are not bothered by the lack of ports will be well served by the S530. Read our review to learn what else buyers can expect from the small 13-inch laptop.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 11 Mar 2019 10:37
Mar 9, 2019
Dirt Rally 2.0

Dirt Rally 2.0 Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Sand in the gears. Nearly four years after Dirt Rally and two years after Dirt 4, Codemasters has released Dirt Rally 2.0 to the delight of racing fans, or at least those who are uninterested by Formula 1. Read on to find out how well Codemasters’ latest rally game runs on various laptop and desktop GPUs.
Florian Glaser, 09 Mar 2019 19:46
Asus TUF FX505DY (Ryzen 5 3550H, Radeon RX 560X) Laptop Review

80% Asus TUF FX505DY (Ryzen 5 3550H, Radeon RX 560X) Laptop Review

Finally, a decent AMD gaming laptop. Sick of seeing Intel Core i5-8300H and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 gaming laptops? Then try this $700 AMD-only alternative instead. The Ryzen Zen+ platform shines in its first outing even though it's a bit late to the party.
AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, Radeon RX 560X (Laptop), 15.6", 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 09 Mar 2019 10:07
Mar 8, 2019
Schenker Slim 15-RE-E19

83% Schenker Slim 15 RED (i5-8265U, UHD620) Laptop Review

Lady in Red. Schenker continues with the tried and tested concept of configurable barebones and adds some color into play this time. Staying away from the ever so gray cases, the Slim 15 RED Edition with a Whiskey Lake CPU, Samsung SSD and 16 GB of RAM is also promising. In our review, we'll clarify what users can expect as well as which configuration options are available.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 08 Mar 2019 22:32
Dell Inspiron 13 7380 (Core i7-8565U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

86% Dell Inspiron 13 7380 (Core i7-8565U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Keep your charger close by. Dell's latest 13-inch laptop looks sleek with its slim case, while the upgrade to Whiskey-Lake processors should deliver improved performance and low power consumption compared to its Kaby Lake R powered predecessor. The 7380 has an NVMe SSD too, along with dual-channel RAM, an IPS 1080p screen. However, Dell continues to equip its Inspiron 13 7000 series with small batteries. Read on to find out how the Inspiron 13 7380 performs in our tests and how it stands up to its competitors.
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Mar 2019 15:32
Mar 7, 2019
Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Core i9-9900K, RTX 2080) Clevo P775TM1-G Laptop Review

85% Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Core i9-9900K, RTX 2080) Clevo P775TM1-G Laptop Review

No half-measures. That was probably the motto at Schenker when the company equipped the over 4,000 Euros (~$4,485) XMG Ultra 17 with an Nvidia RTX 2080 GPU, an Intel Core i9-9900K processor and 64 GB of RAM. Read on to find out whether this 4K beast can live up to expectations and how the Clevo case handles such a powerful GPU.
Intel Core i9-9900K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.3 kg
Christian Hintze, 07 Mar 2019 22:08
MSI GE75 Raider 8SF (i7-8750H, RTX 2070) Laptop Review

85% MSI GE75 Raider 8SF (i7-8750H, RTX 2070) Laptop Review

Longer, stronger, superior. Much like how the Asus ROG GL704 is a major update over the GL703, the MSI GE75 is a major update over the GE73. This $2200 mid-range gaming laptop skips the Max-Q series entirely for full-power GeForce RTX graphics up to the RTX 2080.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 17.3", 2.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 07 Mar 2019 07:47
Mar 6, 2019
Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Demanding even without Raytracing. Metro Exodus is the next game to support Raytracing after Battlefield V. Read on to find out why this first-person shooter needs a powerful GPU even at moderate settings.
Florian Glaser, 06 Mar 2019 13:39
Mar 5, 2019
Far Cry New Dawn

Far Cry New Dawn Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

New setting, old tech. While the story of Far Cry New Dawn is set in a different time, the look of the game is still no different. In our benchmark analysis, we examine what kind of GPU horsepower you need to achieve playable frame rates at certain resolutions and on certain settings.
Florian Glaser, 05 Mar 2019 16:51
TrekStor Surftab B10

74% TrekStor Surftab B10 Tablet Review

10-inch budget tablet. TrekStor focuses on the budget sector of the market with devices with performance that is catered to specific usage scenarios. With the Surftab B10, you get a tablet that is suitable for web-surfing but not much more. In our test, we look into what potential purchasers can expect from the TrekStor Surftab B10.
MediaTek MT8163 V/A 1.5 GHz, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 10.1", 505 g
Mike Wobker, 05 Mar 2019 15:11
Crosscall Trekker-X4

78% Crosscall Trekker-X4 Smartphone Review

An outdoor companion. The Crosscall Trekker-X4 presents itself with images of people being outdoors, doing sports and simply enjoying life. With a large array of available accessories, the device is supposed to easily replace an expensive action camera. Find out in our review whether the phone keeps its promise in terms of stabilized videos, slow-motion features and editing software.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 5.5", 250 g
Florian Schmitt, 05 Mar 2019 10:25
Schenker XMG Ultra 15 (i7-9700K, RTX 2070) Clevo P751TM1-G Laptop Review

87% Schenker XMG Ultra 15 (i7-9700K, RTX 2070) Clevo P751TM1-G Laptop Review

Maintainable high-end performer. Schenker's XMG Ultra 15 features powerful hardware capable of running all current games smoothly. In addition, it comes with extensive upgrade and maintenance options - including the possibility to swap both the CPU and GPU.
Intel Core i7-9700K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 3.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Mar 2019 01:23
Mar 4, 2019
AMD Radeon VII Desktop GPU Review

AMD Radeon VII Desktop GPU Review

Futureproofed thanks to 16 GB of VRAM - AMD is looking to shake up the desktop GPU market with the Radeon VII, which is the first card to be manufactured on a 7 nm FinFET process. The company has also equipped the Radeon VII with 16 GB of HBM2 VRAM, but it remains to be seen whether this is enough to put NVIDIA under pressure. Read on to find out what advantages 7 nm brings and how the Radeon VII stacks up against its contemporaries.
Sebastian Bade, 04 Mar 2019 23:56
Meizu X8

83% Meizu X8 Smartphone Review

A cheap import. The Chinese company Meizu has sent the X8 to the races packed with powerful hardware at an affordable price. Its Snapdragon 710 SoC and Adreno 616 GPU perform well in synthetic benchmarks, while its 4 GB RAM should ensure smooth system performance. Read on to find out what else the Meizu X8 has to offer and whether it can challenge its more established Chinese counterparts.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6.15", 160 g
Mike Wobker, 04 Mar 2019 19:37
Mar 2, 2019
TrekStor SurfTab Theatre L15

71% TrekStor Surftab Theatre L15 Tablet Review

A big and disappointing beast. The TrekStor Surftab Theatre L15 is a giant Android tablet. The device has a 15.6-inch display, stereo speakers and numerous connections, so nothing should stand in its way of being a capable multimedia tablet. Read on to find out how well the Theatre L15 performs in our tests and how it fares against its competitors.
MediaTek MT8163 V/A 1.5 GHz, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 15.6", 1.6 kg
Marcus Herbrich, 02 Mar 2019 09:51
Mar 1, 2019
Samsung Galaxy J6 Plus

80% Samsung Galaxy J6+ (2018) Smartphone Review

Colorful AR. Samsung's J6 Plus is an entry-level phone for for those with moderate expectations. Quality does not suffer, though, and the device is more than fast enough for everyday applications. Let us find out what we can expect from a smartphone for a little under $200 in early 2019.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917), Adreno 308, 6", 178 g
Mike Wobker, 01 Mar 2019 23:59
Lenovo Legion Y740-17ICH (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

86% Lenovo Legion Y740-17ICH (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Cheapest laptop with RTX 2080 graphics. A mid-range laptop equipped with a high-end GPU. The Lenovo Legion Y740 is just as powerful as some of the popular heavy hitters in the enthusiast gaming notebook market even if it doesn't quite look or feel the part.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 01 Mar 2019 08:12
Feb 28, 2019
Motorola Moto G7 Power

79% Motorola Moto G7 Power Smartphone Review

It just runs and runs and runs. On paper, the Motorola Moto G7 Power is all about battery life. Motorola promises up to 60 hours of battery life from a single charge, but the device shares many traits with its G7 siblings like its glass back and Snapdragon 632 SoC. Read on to find out how the latest Moto G7 model to enter our offices fares in our tests and whether it lives up to expectations.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, Adreno 506, 6.2", 193 g
Stefan Schomberg, 28 Feb 2019 21:37
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX701GX

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX701GX (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Thin and powerful. Asus released the 17-inch version of its high-end gaming laptop known as the GX531 shortly after Nvidia launched its Turing-based GPUs. Despite its slimness, the ROG Zephyrus S GX701 is extremely capable and is supposed to strike fear into the hearts of the competitors. Read our review to find out if it succeeds at this.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 17.3", 2.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 28 Feb 2019 13:02
Lenovo Z5 Pro smartphone

85% Lenovo Z5 Pro Smartphone Review

It slides! The Z5 Pro is Lenovo's interpretation of a slider smartphone and the manufacturer's response to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and Honor Magic 2. Unlike these two competitors, Lenovo has positioned its Z5 Pro in the mid-range price segment. Find out in our detailed review whether importing this Lenovo phone is a good idea despite one large faux pas.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6.39", 210 g
Marcus Herbrich, 28 Feb 2019 10:11
Feb 27, 2019
Motorola Moto G7 Play

81% Motorola Moto G7 Play Smartphone Review

Powerful, yet affordable. Motorola has released its G7 series and now it is time for us to test the Moto G7 Play, a budget smartphone that incorporates a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SoC, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of internal storage and a 5.7-inch IPS display. The G7 Plus scored highly in our recent review, but how it does its considerably cheaper sibling compare? Read on to find out how the Moto G7 Play performs in our tests and how it fares against other entry-level smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, Adreno 506, 5.7", 149 g
Stefan Schomberg, 27 Feb 2019 18:36
Feb 26, 2019
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Smartphone Review

87% Samsung Galaxy S10+ Smartphone Review

Galactic - 10 years of Samsung Galaxy S. The S10+ is just one of the five smartphones that the South Korean manufacturer announced at its Galaxy UNPACKED event, but it is currently the largest Galaxy S10 model available to pre-order. The S10+ has a large, almost borderless Dynamic AMOLED display that has a surface that is interrupted only by the punch-hole that houses the front-facing cameras. The new flagship is powered by a faster SoC, has more and better cameras, and it comes with up to 1 TB of internal storage. Read on to find out whether Samsung has done enough to create a smartphone worth of celebrating the anniversary of the Galaxy S series.
Addendum: Samsung has released an update that improves camera stability. Additional display tests added too.
Samsung Exynos 9820, ARM Mali-G76 MP12, 6.4", 198 g
Daniel Schmidt, 26 Feb 2019 14:07
Feb 25, 2019
Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 (Core i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

87% Gigabyte Aero 15-X9 (Core i7-8750H, RTX 2070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Charisma. The slim and compact Aero 15-X9 succeeds the popular Aero 15X v8 that we reviewed last year. The new 15.6-inch gaming laptop handles modern triple-A games smoothly on its 144 Hz, 1080p display thanks to its Core i7-8750H processor, RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU and 16 GB DDR4-2666 RAM. Its NVMe SSD should ensure solid system performance too, while its Thunderbolt 3 port gives you the option of connecting an external GPU should you wish to run a desktop GPU. Read on to find out how it performs in our tests and whether it can set new standards for thin and light gaming laptops.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 25 Feb 2019 20:40
Feb 24, 2019
Motorola Moto G7 Plus

85% Motorola Moto G7 Plus Smartphone Review

Sharp competition. You do not always need to spend $800 to get a smartphone that can take good photos. That is what Motorola claims with the Moto G7 Plus at least, which costs around €300 (~$339). The G7 Plus boasts an optically stabilised 16 MP camera and intelligent software features too.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, Adreno 509, 6.2", 176 g
Stefan Schomberg, 24 Feb 2019 14:58
Feb 23, 2019
Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 Convertible Review

83% Lenovo Yoga Chromebook C630 Convertible Review

4K Chromebook. Chromebooks are known for their affordability and ease of use. Lenovo is changing the paradigm with the Yoga Chromebook C630, a relatively expensive Chrome OS device that brings 4K to Chromebooks. The C630 packs a lot of power, but some compromises on usability and price ultimately hold the device back.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2 kg
Sam Medley, 23 Feb 2019 20:41
Feb 22, 2019
LG V40 ThinQ Smartphone Review

83% LG V40 ThinQ Smartphone Review

Robust and with five cameras - The LG V40 ThinQ has finally arrived in Germany after being announced over three months ago. The V40 is an evolution of its predecessor, with LG promising to have particularly improved the display and the cameras. Read on to find out what distinguishes the LG V40 ThinQ from other flagships and how it performs in our tests.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.4", 169 g
Daniel Schmidt, 22 Feb 2019 20:32
Lenovo ThinkCentre M920z AIO

79% Lenovo ThinkCentre M920z All-in-One Desktop Review

All in One. Lenovo sells not only business laptops from its ThinkPad series but also desktop PCs from its ThinkCentre product line. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M920z is an All-in-One PC. In this review, we examine what users can expect from this 1300-Euro (~$1474) device.
Intel Core i5-8500, UHD Graphics 630, 23.5", 6.1 kg
Mike Wobker, 22 Feb 2019 15:42
Feb 21, 2019
Umidigi One Max

80% Umidigi One Max Smartphone Review

Ticking the boxes. In terms of design, Umidigi follows in the footsteps of the established smartphone giants. With its 'waterdrop' notch, and twilight colour scheme, the Umidigi One Max ticks all the modern smartphone boxes, but is not afraid to go its own way with a fingerprint sensor on the side. In this article we will explain what potential purchasers can expect of this affordable smartphone from China.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763V, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 6.3", 205 g
Mike Wobker, 21 Feb 2019 21:13
Feb 20, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (i5-8265U, FHD) Laptop Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (i5-8265U, FHD) Laptop Review

Compact black typewriter. Ultrathin ThinkPads like the X1 Carbon or its bigger multimedia cousin ThinkPad X1 Extreme offer an extremely high quality for an equally high price. The ThinkPad L390, a compact 13.3-inch laptop, proves that a more affordable device can still deliver most of the desired ThinkPad qualities as well.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Feb 2019 10:31
Feb 19, 2019
ASUS ROG Strix Scar II GL704GW (Core i7-8750H, RTX 2070) Laptop Review

86% ASUS ROG Strix Scar II GL704GW (Core i7-8750H, RTX 2070) Laptop Review

A powerful and surprisingly compact package. ASUS is one of the first manufacturers to update its gaming laptops with Nvidia RTX GPUs. The GL704 is one such model and is one of the most compact 17-inch gaming laptops on the market. Read on to see what, if any, performance boost the RTX 2070 brings and how it affects cooling.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Feb 2019 15:09
Asus TUF Gaming FX705GE (i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

83% Asus TUF Gaming FX705GE (i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Long-lasting laptop with gaming power. The 17.3-inch Asus TUF Gaming FX705GE can run all the latest games smoothly at 1080p. The long battery life proves to be a pleasant surprise. However, the notebook does not offer a lot of ports.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 19 Feb 2019 12:56
Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13IWL (i5-8265U, FHD) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo IdeaPad 730S-13IWL (i5-8265U, FHD) Laptop Review

Featherweight Companion. Lenovo’s IdeaPad 730S design shrinks the popular ultraportable even further, but thanks to a quad-core Core i5-8265U, 8 GB RAM, and NVMe SSD, it promises blazing general performance nonetheless. At $870, how does it fare in what has become a deeply competitive market?
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.1 kg
Steve Schardein, 19 Feb 2019 05:14
Feb 18, 2019
OUKITEL U25 Pro

79% OUKITEL U25 Pro Smartphone Review

Smart and stylish for less than €100 (~$113)? The OUKITEL U25 Pro is an affordable entry-level smartphone, which should appeal to those who are looking for a stylish device on a budget. The U25 Pro has more up its sleeve than its looks though, especially with its 1080p display. Read on to find out how the device performs in our tests and how it fares against its competitors.
Mediatek MT6750T, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.5", 180 g
Marcus Herbrich, 18 Feb 2019 15:53
LG Watch W7 Smartwatch

LG Watch W7 Smartwatch Review

Novel idea, poor execution. With the Watch W7, LG has tried to strike a balance between the functionality of a traditional watch and the technology found in most smartwatches. While this is an interesting concept, its implementation is lacking.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 APQ8009, Adreno 304, 1.2", 79.5 g
Marcus Herbrich, 18 Feb 2019 11:04
Feb 17, 2019
Asus ROG G703GX (i7-8750H, RTX 2080) Laptop Review

84% Asus ROG G703GX (i7-8750H, RTX 2080) Laptop Review

Professional high-end gamer. Thanks to a hexa-core processor and GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, the G703GX brings all the current games smoothly to the matte 144-Hz IPS screen. We also like the rest of the equipment: an NVMe SSD, SSHD, 32 GB of RAM, and Thunderbolt 3. If needed, you could still upgrade the working memory and storage media.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Feb 2019 04:39
Feb 16, 2019
Motorola Moto G7

85% Motorola Moto G7 Smartphone Review

A jump ahead of its class. Compared to its predecessor, the Motorola Moto G7 reaches new heights with more performance and more storage. The price remains the same, which makes Motorola's new mid-range smartphone very attractive.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, Adreno 506, 6.2", 172 g
Florian Schmitt, 16 Feb 2019 07:30
HP Elitebook x360 1040 G5 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review

91% HP Elitebook x360 1040 G5 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review

Better than the Spectre 13. The latest EliteBook carries almost everything you want from an Ultrabook: tablet mode, super-bright display, 4G LTE, Thunderbolt 3, NFC, crisp keyboard, narrow bezels, long battery life... the list goes on and on. Just be ready to pay a hefty price when fully configured.
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2019 04:39
Feb 15, 2019
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (Core i5-8265U, 256 GB, FHD) Convertible Review

86% Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (Core i5-8265U, 256 GB, FHD) Convertible Review

A sub-€1,000 (~ US$1,130) ThinkPad Yoga! Yes, you read correctly. The new 13-inch convertible is available for well below €1,000 (~ US$1,130). Lenovo has not compromised on traditional ThinkPad features to achieve this affordable price point though. Read on to find out how the L390 Yoga and its Whiskey Lake processor perform in our tests and its competitors.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sebastian Bade, 15 Feb 2019 20:13
Acer Predator Triton 500

87% Acer Predator Triton 500 (i7-8750H, RTX 2080 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Hardly anything wrong with it. With the Predator Triton 500, Acer presents an extremely compact gaming notebook that offers powerful components despite its small dimensions. In addition to an Intel hexa-core processor, Nvidia's brand-new GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q high-end GPU is also flexing its muscles.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 15 Feb 2019 09:25
Feb 12, 2019
Nokia 3.1 Plus

81% Nokia 3.1 Plus Smartphone Review

Svelte marathon runner. The Nokia 3.1 Plus claims several days of battery life while at the same time offering a fast and svelte Android One experience on decent hardware. Find out in our review what to expect from the Nokia 3.1 Plus.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762, PowerVR GE8320, 6", 180 g
Mike Wobker, 12 Feb 2019 22:35
MSI GL73 8SE (i7-8750H, RTX 2060) Laptop Review

82% MSI GL73 8SE (i7-8750H, RTX 2060) Laptop Review

RTX on a budget. Even the slowest GeForce RTX 2060 laptop can be as fast as a GTX 1070 Max-Q. MSI's entry-level RTX offering can game almost as well as its high-end GE or GT series at the cost of auxiliary features and connectivity options.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Feb 2019 19:44
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Smartphone Review

87% Huawei Mate 20 Pro Smartphone Review

Strong piece - The Huawei Mate 20 Pro’s spec sheet is littered with flagship-level hardware, including the new Kirin 980 SoC, the currently fastest LTE modem in a consumer smartphone, reverse wireless charging and a fingerprint sensor underneath its display. This review will be putting all this new hardware and more through its paces to determine whether the Mate 20 Pro’s technical prowess translates into real-world performance.
Update: Wi-Fi tests with final firmware and information about the Huawei wireless charger added.
HiSilicon Kirin 980, ARM Mali-G76 MP10, 6.3", 189 g
Allen Ngo, Daniel Schmidt, 12 Feb 2019 14:04
Acer Swift 5 SF515-51T (i7-8565U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

87% Acer Swift 5 SF515-51T (i7-8565U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

999 grams. Acer has created a 15.6-inch notebook that is light as a feather and features up-to-date technology: a Whiskey Lake processor, an NVMe SSD and (dual-channel) DDR4 RAM. Of course these features don't come cheap: The device is available for around $1400.
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 999 g
Sascha Mölck, 12 Feb 2019 10:36
Asus Zenbook 15 UX533FD

86% Asus ZenBook 15 (i7-8565U, GTX1050 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Compact and powerful. Thanks to Intel’s Core i7-8565U and Nvidia’s GTX 1050 Max-Q, the Asus ZenBook 15 packs a lot of performance in a very slim chassis. With a fast SSD and 16 GB of RAM, the Asus notebook does not leave anything to be desired. Read our review to find out if this is truly so.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 12 Feb 2019 00:19
Honor View 20

88% Honor View 20 Smartphone Review

Clear view - The Honor View 20 is more than just a cheaper Huawei clone. The View 20 is the first smartphone to feature a 48 MP rear-facing camera and is one of the first with a punch-hole display. Read on to find out how the View 20 fares against its Kirin 980-powered counterparts and whether it can keep pace with other modern flagships too.
HiSilicon Kirin 980, ARM Mali-G76 MP10, 6.4", 180 g
Inge Schwabe, 12 Feb 2019 00:15
Feb 11, 2019
Honor 10 Lite

84% Honor 10 Lite Smartphone Review

Two are better than one. The Honor 10 Lite looks almost exactly like the Huawei P Smart 2019. There are hardly any differences in the specifications either, and even the price is the same. We clarify in our review whether the only improvement users of the Honor 10 Lite can really expect is a better selfie camera.
HiSilicon Kirin 710, ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 6.21", 162 g
Mike Wobker, 11 Feb 2019 07:27
Feb 10, 2019
Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB 4K Desktop Monitor Review

Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB 4K Desktop Monitor Review

A 4K giant with HDR. TV or monitor? This is the first question we had when we saw the Philips Momentum 436M6VBPAB display. The device lacks a TV tuner though, which makes it clear what the monitor is intended for. The Momentum also has 4K and HDR support, which is an interesting combination. Read on to find out whether the Momentum is suitable for desktop use and how it fares in our tests.
43"
Klaus Hinum, 10 Feb 2019 16:30
Tuxedo Book BU1307

84% Tuxedo Book BU1307 (Core i7-8550U, UHD 620) Laptop Review

Penguin inside. The Tuxedo Book BU1307 is a mobile laptop with customisable features and good maintenance options. The system is also specially adapted to Linux, while the manufacturer provides extensive support too. Read on to find out what to expect from this powerful 13.3-inch Linux laptop.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 10 Feb 2019 02:31
Feb 8, 2019
Fujitsu Celsius H980 (Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA Quadro P3200) Workstation Review

85% Fujitsu Celsius H980 (Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA Quadro P3200) Workstation Review

An XXL workstation. Fujitsu has updated its Celsius workstation to Intel Coffee Lake processors. The Celsius H980 also includes an NVIDIA Quadro P3200 GPU. Read on to find out whether the Japanese manufacturer has fixed the cooling problems that plagued the Celsius H970 and how its successor performs in our tests.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA Quadro P3200, 17.3", 3.5 kg
Sebastian Bade, 08 Feb 2019 21:35
Lenovo V330-14IKB (i5, FHD) Laptop Review

81% Lenovo V330-14IKB (i5, FHD) Laptop Review

Almost a ThinkPad? Business laptops made by Lenovo normally carry the ThinkPad logo – but there is an exception: With the affordable V series, Lenovo targets business customers who do not want to buy a ThinkPad. In this comprehensive review, we will see if Lenovo's V330-14IKB is a success.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 08 Feb 2019 14:57
ASUS ZenBook 14 UX433FA (Core i5-8265U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

85% ASUS ZenBook 14 UX433FA (Core i5-8265U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Slim, stylish and speedy. The ASUS ZenBook 14 UX433F has a thin and compact design, while its Whiskey Lake Core i5 processor should provide solid performance. The device has good battery life too, although its display is underwhelming. Read on to find out how the ZenBook 14 UX433FA-A6061T performs in our tests and how it shapes up against its competitors.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Feb 2019 11:45
Feb 7, 2019
Motorola Moto E5 Play

73% Motorola Moto E5 Play Smartphone Review

Everything but playful. In recent years, Motorola's E-series smartphones were usually less than or around $150 and more often than not well worth their money. Let's find out whether or not this is still the case with the company's latest effort, the Motorola E5 Play.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917), Adreno 308, 5.2", 150 g
Stefan Schomberg, 07 Feb 2019 23:20
Nokia 8.1

87% Nokia 8.1 Smartphone Review

Room for improvement. HMD Global is positioning the Nokia 8.1 as an upper midrange device. However, the company has priced the 8.1 at €400 (~$456), which puts it in the sights of last year's flagships. Read on to see what the Nokia 8.1 offers in the face of strong opposition.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, Adreno 616, 6.18", 180 g
Florian Schmitt, 07 Feb 2019 21:22
Feb 6, 2019
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (RTX 2070 Max-Q, FHD) Laptop Review

85% Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (RTX 2070 Max-Q, FHD) Laptop Review

Honed blade. The Blade 15 series is barely one year old and it has already expanded across two generations of Nvidia GeForce GPUs with multiple display options ranging from FHD 144 Hz to full-on OLED. For this particular review, we'll focus on the RTX 2070 Max-Q SKU to see what kind of performance advantages it carries over last year's GTX 1070 Max-Q options.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 06 Feb 2019 17:59
Feb 5, 2019
MSI PS63 Modern 8RC (Core i7-8565U, GTX 1050 Max-Q) Laptop Review

85% MSI PS63 Modern 8RC (Core i7-8565U, GTX 1050 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Spirit of discovery. Slim yet powerful is no longer witchcraft. MSI has developed the PS63 for productive power users who edit images and videos. Its dedicated GPU should meet the high demands of video and photo-editing, design work, 3D animation or music production. We will put the PS63 Modern 8RC through its paces in this detailed review and see how it stands up against its competitors.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 05 Feb 2019 22:59
Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 (i5-8265U, 256GB, UHD) Subnotebook Review

88% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 (i5-8265U, 256GB, UHD) Subnotebook Review

Better with Whiskey? The webcam is back at the top. But is that all for the 2019 XPS 13 from Dell? Not at all, because the dual-fan solution ensures good – although not stable – performance utilization we rarely see among such slim laptops. Update: Review is complete.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 04 Feb 2019 22:20
Feb 4, 2019
Dell Inspiron 17-7786 (i7-8565U, 16 GB, 17-inch Touch, MX 150) Convertible Review

86% Dell Inspiron 17-7786 (i7-8565U, 16 GB, 17-inch Touch, MX 150) Convertible Review

Gigantic convertible meets Whiskey Lake! The large 17-inch Dell convertible has received a CPU upgrade. In addition to the internal update, the case was also completely redesigned. Find out in this review whether these changes make sense and whether the new Whiskey-Lake-U CPU can ensure a higher performance.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 04 Feb 2019 15:58
Huawei P Smart Plus (2018)

84% Huawei P Smart Plus (2018) Smartphone Review

Even smarter? Even though the Huawei P Smart (2019) is already in stores, the Chinese manufacturer has just released the Plus version of its predecessor at what could prove to be a bargain price. The Plus model has improved internals and a larger screen, while it bears a greater resemblance to its successor than its stablemate. Read on to find out how the P Smart Plus performs in our tests and how it compares against its siblings.
HiSilicon Kirin 710, ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 6.3", 169 g
Florian Schmitt, 04 Feb 2019 13:09
Feb 3, 2019
Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G (i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

84% Acer Aspire 7 A715-72G (i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

All-rounder with flaws. Acer’s 15.6-inch multimedia notebook is an all-rounder with very decent hardware that can handle all modern games at 1080p. Despite its price tag of 1200 Euros (~$1374), the device is not free from flaws.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 03 Feb 2019 18:33
Feb 1, 2019
Ulefone Armor 6

84% Ulefone Armor 6 Smartphone Review

A robust and well-equipped outdoor smartphone. The Ulefone Armor 6 is a rugged, midrange smartphone that tries to stand out from the crowd with its comprehensive features. Read on to find out whether this kitchen sink approach works and how the Armor 6 fares in our tests.
Mediatek Helio P60, ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 6.2", 268 g
Marcus Herbrich, 01 Feb 2019 11:09
Jan 30, 2019
Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 14 (i7-8565U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

85% Tuxedo InfinityBook Pro 14 (i7-8565U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Linux laptop. The InfinityBook Pro 14 features a slim chassis and a decent list of features. You can adjust the configuration, including an optional LTE modem. The recommended operating system is Linux – but it is not required. All of this comes at a price: Even the least expensive model costs 899 Euros (~$1028).
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 Jan 2019 13:10
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