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Oct 1, 2017
Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 Tablet Review

86% Huawei MediaPad M3 Lite 8 Tablet Review

Mini Me(diaPad). The 8-inch variant of the MediaPad M3 Lite brings a lot of polish and panache to the Android ecosystem. Despite its mid-range specifications, the M3 Lite proves to be a capable media machine. Is this the affordable compact tablet to get?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 8.00" | 310 g
Sam Medley, 01 Oct 2017 00:40
Sep 30, 2017
Razer Blade Pro 2017 (i7-7820HK, GTX 1080, 4K) Laptop Review

84% Razer Blade Pro 2017 (i7-7820HK, GTX 1080, 4K) Laptop Review

Slim at any cost. Razer's Blade Pro is one of the most powerful and yet slimmest gaming laptops in the world. It was to be expected that this combination would lead to high temperatures and loud background noise. Just how bad is it? Our review reveals the answer.
Intel Core i7-7820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 30 Sep 2017 14:19
Huawei Band 2 Pro Smartband Review

Huawei Band 2 Pro Smartband Review

Fitness coach for the wrist. Are you looking for a personal trainer, who is available to you anywhere at any time? Then perhaps the Huawei Band 2 Pro is right for you, since Huawei advertises its newest fitness tracker as a mobile fitness coach for the wrist. You can find out in our review how the wearable fares in everyday life.
0.91" | 21 g
Marcus Herbrich, 30 Sep 2017 00:09
Sep 29, 2017
Acer Nitro 5 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

82% Acer Nitro 5 (7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

Slim entry-level gamer. Acer's slim gaming notebook can offer an IPS display and a fast NVMe SSD as well as good battery runtimes.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 29 Sep 2017 15:09
Sep 28, 2017
Acer Predator Triton 700 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080 Max-Q, Full-HD) Laptop Review

84% Acer Predator Triton 700 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080 Max-Q, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Courageously new. Acer´s new ultra-slim 15-inch Predator Triton 700 gaming notebook is nothing short of innovative. Alongside its mechanical keyboard, the unusual position and design of the touchpad makes for some interesting new looks. Can the Triton 700 in its elegant case combined with a GTX 1080 Max-Q rival the Asus ROG Zephyrus?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 28 Sep 2017 10:30
Sep 27, 2017
Zotac ZBOX Magnus EN51050 Mini PC Review

Zotac ZBOX Magnus EN51050 Mini PC Review

Gaming black box. The mid-range EN51050 strikes a great performance balance between the i5-7500T CPU and GTX 1050 GPU. Still, at $700 USD, the asking price for a barebones kit is within striking distance of a full-fledged gaming notebook equipped with faster hardware.
Intel Core i5-7500T | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 27 Sep 2017 20:11
Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Mid 2017, i5, without Touch Bar) Review

88% Apple MacBook Pro 13 (Mid 2017, i5, without Touch Bar) Review

Annoying fan. The MacBook Pro 13 without Touch Bar gets the Kaby Lake update as well. Thanks to the lower price, longer battery runtimes, and function keys, the entry-level model could potentially be the better choice for many users. However, you also get a slightly less powerful processor as well as an annoying fan.
Intel Core i5-7360U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Sep 2017 13:27
Asus VivoBook S X510UA (7100U, HD) Laptop Review

80% Asus VivoBook S X510UA (7100U, HD) Laptop Review

Stylish. Asus' X510UA pleases with a slim, light casing, a narrow display bezel, and a good battery life. However, the screen is nothing to crow about.
Intel Core i3-7100U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Sep 2017 10:00
Huawei MateBook D (i7-7500U, GeForce 940MX) Laptop Review

82% Huawei MateBook D (i7-7500U, GeForce 940MX) Laptop Review

Wallet-friendly mainstream..business? Huawei's 15.6-inch mainstream laptop surely looks the part, but while the build quality is good and the overall performance decent, the MateBook D suffers from a few significant shortcomings.
Intel Core i7-7500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 15.60" | 1.8 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 27 Sep 2017 08:31
Asus ZenBook Pro UX550VD (i7, GTX 1050, Full HD) Laptop Review

87% Asus ZenBook Pro UX550VD (i7, GTX 1050, Full HD) Laptop Review

Elegant multimedia Laptop. The new Asus ZenBook Pro UX550 is a high-end multimedia notebook. You get powerful components in a great chassis, but the cooling solution struggles with the heat development of the components. Update: Second test sample, BIOS 302, SATA-3 SSD
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Sep 2017 23:55
Sep 26, 2017
HP Elite x2 1012 G2 (i5-7200U, 256 GB, 8 GB) Convertible Review

88% HP Elite x2 1012 G2 (i5-7200U, 256 GB, 8 GB) Convertible Review

The Elite in the business sector! The G2 now follows the G1. It is based on the meanwhile widely distributed Kaby Lake processors. A keyboard dock and active stylus still belong to the bundle. We present the elegant business companion that had to pass through our test course as usual in this report.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.30" | 1.2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 26 Sep 2017 14:23
Sep 25, 2017
Lenovo ThinkCentre M910z All-in-One Desktop Review

80% Lenovo ThinkCentre M910z All-in-One Desktop Review

All work and no play. The ThinkCentre M910z is true to its heritage with an understated, functional design, easy maintenance, and capable performance—thanks to a Core i5 CPU and NVMe SSD. But how did it fare in our bevy of extensive tests and benchmarks?
Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel HD Graphics 630 | 23.80" | 10.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 25 Sep 2017 11:25
Sep 22, 2017
Huawei Y7

82% Huawei Y7 (2017) Smartphone Review

Convincing. The Huawei Y7 aims to convince its buyers with a metal case, a strong processor, and a large battery. While these assets are good, the competition in the 200-Euro price range (~$238) is strong. You can find out in our test how the Huawei Y7 fares.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.50" | 165 g
Florian Wimmer, 22 Sep 2017 19:14
Gretel GT6000 Smartphone Review

78% Gretel GT6000 Smartphone Review

A heavy pebble. The GT600 is the second smartphone produced by this Chinese manufacturer that Notebookcheck has reviewed. With its good price and long battery life, the heavy device from Asia is an attractive offer.
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 | 5.50" | 233 g
Florian Schaar, 22 Sep 2017 11:22
Sep 21, 2017
Sager NP5852 (Clevo N850HL, i7-7700HQ, MX150) Laptop Review

78% Sager NP5852 (Clevo N850HL, i7-7700HQ, MX150) Laptop Review

GeForce MX150 gaming. The performance-per-Watt of the MX150 is a generational leap over the 940MX, but its high starting price at the moment gives it poor performance-per-Dollar. We check out the entry-level Sager NP5852 gaming notebook to see how to stacks up against previous generation Maxwell offerings.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Sep 2017 08:10
Sep 19, 2017
MSI WS63VR (i7-7700HQ, 4K, Quadro P4000 Max-Q) Laptop Review

86% MSI WS63VR (i7-7700HQ, 4K, Quadro P4000 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Max-Q goes to work. MSI's updated WS63VR 7RL brings Nvidia's new Max-Q design to the GPU giant's Quadro line. How well does the Max-Q philosophy benefit a powerful professional-grade graphics card, especially with regards to heat and power management?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA Quadro P4000 Max-Q | 15.60" | 1.9 kg
Sam Medley, 19 Sep 2017 18:50
Acer TravelMate Spin B1 Convertible Review

78% Acer TravelMate Spin B1 Convertible Review

Weakling with odd clickpad design. Laptops for the educational sector need to be both sturdy and inexpensive. The Acer TravelMate Spin B1 fulfills with these requirements, but a closer look reveals many shortcomings.
Intel Pentium N4200 | Intel HD Graphics 505 | 11.60" | 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Sep 2017 17:37
Doogee Mix

80% Doogee Mix Smartphone Review

Good rip-off. Tri-Bezel-Less display, dual camera, 6 GB RAM: at first glance, these specs are very impressive, but a look behind the curtains reveals some weak spots. We will find out if it the Doogee Mix smartphone is still a good value for the money.
Mediatek Helio P25 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | 5.50" | 198 g
Florian Wimmer, 19 Sep 2017 00:30
Sep 17, 2017
Asus FX550IU (FX-9830P, Radeon RX 460) Laptop Review

72% Asus FX550IU (FX-9830P, Radeon RX 460) Laptop Review

Bristol Ridge swan song. What should be one of the last Bristol Ridge gaming notebooks of 2017 before the push for mobile Ryzen shows us why AMD notebooks have been such a failure. An old plastic chassis, cheap TN panel, and weak CPU performance don't do the Polaris GPU any favors.
AMD FX-9830P | AMD Radeon RX 460 (Laptop) | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 17 Sep 2017 04:32
Sep 15, 2017
Toshiba Portégé A30-D (7100U, 128 GB) Subnotebook Review

87% Toshiba Portégé A30-D (7100U, 128 GB) Subnotebook Review

SSD slip up. If the last cubic centimeters of volume and a few hundred grams more or less are unimportant, the new 13-inch laptop will be more than a useful companion as it fuses enough power with decent battery life and comes with the usual security features. However, the moderate price faces some not exactly trivial points of criticism.
Intel Core i3-7100U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 15 Sep 2017 21:20
Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC (Ryzen 7 1700, Radeon RX 580) Laptop Review

83% Asus ROG Strix GL702ZC (Ryzen 7 1700, Radeon RX 580) Laptop Review

Sensation. While AMD's Ryzen architecture has already been available in the desktop range for several months, the notebook range had to wait patiently for a long time. The waiting is over now: Asus is the first manufacturer who provided us with a gaming laptop with 8-core CPU and Radeon RX 580. Our review will reveal whether the bundle is able to challenge a combination of Intel and Nvidia hardware.
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 | AMD Radeon RX 580 (Laptop) | 17.30" | 3.2 kg
Florian Glaser, 15 Sep 2017 16:16
Sep 14, 2017
Honor 6A Smartphone Review

80% Honor 6A Smartphone Review

Let's do things properly. The Honor 6A is a declaration of war on entry-level smartphones. Priced at about $200, the 5-inch smartphone comes with a smart plastic/metal case, octa-core SoC, Android 7, HD screen and a 13-MP camera. Find out how the Honor 6A fares among current entry-level rivals in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.00" | 142 g
Manuel Masiero, 14 Sep 2017 15:14
Sep 13, 2017
Motorola Moto E4 Plus

79% Motorola Moto E4 Plus Smartphone Review

Simple addition. More battery, more RAM, more display - Motorola really means the "Plus" in its Moto E4 Plus. Find out whether these positive aspects outweigh the rather low system performance in our review.
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.50" | 198 g
Florian Wimmer, 13 Sep 2017 07:32
Sep 12, 2017
Lenovo Moto E4

80% Motorola Moto E4 Smartphone Review

Removable. In this case we mean it in a positive way, since the battery can be removed in the Moto E4. The smartphone is also quite affordable and offers a fingerprint sensor. You can find out in the test whether the competition needs to brace for this.
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 151 g
Florian Wimmer, 12 Sep 2017 21:41
Sep 10, 2017
Dell Latitude 7285 (i5-7Y57, 256 GB, 3K) Convertible Review

87% Dell Latitude 7285 (i5-7Y57, 256 GB, 3K) Convertible Review

Reliable travel companion! Dell presents us with a versatile 12-inch convertible in a timeless, modest and elegant design. A very frugal Intel CPU runs inside. Whether this promises a long battery life and how the Dell Latitude 7285 performs, you can find out in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7Y57 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 12.30" | 1.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 10 Sep 2017 23:25
Sep 9, 2017
Lenovo IdeaPad 520s-14IKB (Core i5-7200U, 940MX) Laptop Review

83% Lenovo IdeaPad 520s-14IKB (Core i5-7200U, 940MX) Laptop Review

Successful all-rounder. An affordable Ultrabook with Full HD IPS display, GeForce 940MX, and Core i5-7200U - Lenovo intends this interesting package mainly for students. You can find out in our detailed review whether the IdeaPad 520s can convince us.
Intel Core i5-7200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 14.00" | 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 09 Sep 2017 01:22
Sep 8, 2017
Acer Aspire 3 (7200U, HD 620) Laptop Review

79% Acer Aspire 3 (7200U, HD 620) Laptop Review

Solid worker. Acer has produced a well-equipped 15-inch notebook that needs not fear comparison with similarly equipped competitors. Find out how our test unit did in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 08 Sep 2017 17:08
Asus ASUSPRO P541 (i3 6006U, HD 520) Laptop Review

74% Asus ASUSPRO P541 (i3 6006U, HD 520) Laptop Review

Linux office. Asus' 15.6-inch laptop will cost approximately 400 Euros (~$482). In return, the buyer will get a Core i3 processor as well as 8 GB of working memory and a solid-state drive. A Windows operating system is not included - Asus relies on Linux.
Intel Core i3-6006U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 Sep 2017 06:46
Sep 7, 2017
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Smartphone Review

84% Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Smartphone Review

China import for phablet fans. The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has a screen size of over 6.4-inches - which you may or may not like. But if you do go for the XXL smartphone, you will find that it has quite a lot to offer for $370.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 6.44" | 211 g
Marcus Herbrich, 07 Sep 2017 17:04
Ark Survival Evolved Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Ark Survival Evolved Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Dinosaur whisperer. It has been one of the most popular early-access titles of the last few years, and now that the dinosaur action spectacle Ark: Survival Evolved has been officially launched it is time to take a look at its system requirements to figure out whether or not the game gulps up computing power as fast as it does player avatars. Update: 25 Systems tested
Florian Glaser, 06 Sep 2017 16:38
Sep 5, 2017
Lenovo V320-17IKB (7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

82% Lenovo V320-17IKB (7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

Home Office. Lenovo's 17.3-inch device offers a strong Kaby-Lake processor, a fast solid-state disk and Windows 10 Professional. Its most important asset, however, is the bright IPS screen with a great contrast ratio.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Sep 2017 08:55
Eurocom Q5 (Clevo P957HR, i7-7700HQ, GTX 1070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

83% Eurocom Q5 (Clevo P957HR, i7-7700HQ, GTX 1070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Not yet optimized. The Q5 has more configurations and more connectivity options than your standard Max-Q notebook. Unfortunately, the hardware and software don't quite live up to spec.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 Sep 2017 08:24
Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 580 Desktop Graphics Card Review

Sapphire Nitro+ Radeon RX 580 Desktop Graphics Card Review

Merely upper mid-range? After AMD revealed the Polaris Architecture by introducing the AMD Radeon RX 480, this has now been improved again. The AMD Radeon RX 580 is based on the Polaris 20 chip and with 8 GB of GDDR5 VRAM, it offers enough leeway for high resolutions. Or does it? You can find out in our detailed review, how our Sapphire test model fares.
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | AMD Radeon RX 580 (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 31 Aug 2017 13:40
Aug 31, 2017
Toshiba Tecra X40-D (i7-7600U, FHD) Laptop Review

87% Toshiba Tecra X40-D (i7-7600U, FHD) Laptop Review

Carbon Copy. Toshiba's new Tecra X40-D is the Japanese manufacturer's latest entry in the thin-and-light business market and carries over several features from its smaller brother, the Portégé X30. Is the X40 able to differentiate itself enough, or is it more of the same in a larger package?
Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg
Sam Medley, 31 Aug 2017 09:09
Aug 30, 2017
Huawei Y6 (2017)

80% Huawei Y6 2017 Smartphone Review

Low price - large battery. The Huawei Y6 (2017) features a large battery and is ambitious, yet quite low-priced. Can it bear up against the competition or did Huawei calculate too tightly? Find out more in our review
Mediatek MT6737T | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 150 g
Florian Wimmer, 30 Aug 2017 13:49
Lenovo Moto C Plus Smartphone Review

80% Lenovo Moto C Plus Smartphone Review

The better Moto C! The Chinese manufacturer Lenovo is trying to stir up the low-budget segment of the smartphone market with its new C series. Our review shows that the Moto C Plus has some paramount improvements compared to its 5-inch counterpart without the additional "Plus".
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 162 g
Marcus Herbrich, 30 Aug 2017 11:16
HP Pavilion x360 14t (7200U, 940MX, FHD) Convertible Review

81% HP Pavilion x360 14t (7200U, 940MX, FHD) Convertible Review

Home-Convertible. HP's 14-inch convertible is equipped with a high-contrast IPS display, a fast SSD, and plenty of storage space. The downside is its price of more than $1000, which is anything but a bargain.
Intel Core i5-7200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 Aug 2017 04:25
Aug 29, 2017
Lenovo Moto C Smartphone Review

77% Lenovo Moto C Smartphone Review

New go-to device in the low-budget segment? The Chinese manufacturer Lenovo is trying to stir up the low-budget segment of the smartphone market with its new C series. Find out whether the company will succeed in our review.
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 | 5.00" | 154 g
Marcus Herbrich, 29 Aug 2017 16:17
Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X3N (i5-7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

86% Samsung Notebook 9 NP900X3N (i5-7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

Lightest and brightest 13-inch Ultrabook. The Notebook 9 series continues to impress with yet another super lightweight offering for $1000 USD. The 13-inch notebook omits a few key features compared to more popular alternatives, but some can be easily overlooked for the everyday user.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 817 g
Allen Ngo, 29 Aug 2017 09:19
Aug 28, 2017
F1 2017 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

F1 2017 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

World tour. F1 2017 starts into the current Formula One season with extremely wide rear tires and very flat-looking bodies. Our benchmark article will reveal whether motorsport fans will get their money's worth in terms of driving experience as well as technology.
Florian Glaser, 28 Aug 2017 09:01
Aug 26, 2017
Nokia 6 Smartphone Review

82% Nokia 6 Smartphone Review

News from Finland. With the Nokia 6, Nokia sends its current smartphone top model into the race. The 5.5-inch Android smartphone is better equipped than its entry-level colleagues, the Nokia 3 and Nokia 5, and therefore it runs in the mid-range. Our test shows how it fares there.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.50" | 169 g
Manuel Masiero, 26 Aug 2017 00:43
Aug 24, 2017
Samsung Galaxy Book 12 LTE Convertible Review

85% Samsung Galaxy Book 12 LTE Convertible Review

Surface competitor with AMOLED. Samsung is set for attack with its new Galaxy Book 12 and has managed to get itself a unique selling point in the market of professional Windows tablets with a keyboard cover: A Super-AMOLED screen. The pricey device offers travelling businessmen and women a complete package with a wide range of accessories and only a few weaknesses.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.00" | 1.2 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 24 Aug 2017 15:16
LG K10 (2017) Smartphone Review

81% LG K10 (2017) Smartphone Review

Power to the people. The LG K10 (2017) brings considerably more power than its predecessor and provides an even better quality casing. A polished performance for slightly over 200 Euros (~$217), but of course we will take a more careful look at the smartphone in the test.
Update: New build brings general improvements and security updates.
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.30" | 138 g
Florian Wimmer, 24 Aug 2017 13:36
LG K8 (2017) Smartphone Review

79% LG K8 (2017) Smartphone Review

Little brother. The 2017 LG K8 is a little more affordable, a little smaller, and less powerful than the LG K10. But is it perhaps the better deal for all those who are just looking for an affordable smartphone? We find out in our test.
Update: A new build version brings general improvements and security updates.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) | Qualcomm Adreno 308 | 5.00" | 142 g
Florian Wimmer, 24 Aug 2017 13:16
Aug 23, 2017
LG Q6

82% LG Q6 Smartphone Review

Trimmed. The looks of the LG Q6 closely resemble those of the LG G6, only at a much lower price point. The trade-off is its trimmed performance, a performance that makes the phone struggle hard in its price range. We will find out whether the phone is a recommendable purchase.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.50" | 149 g
Florian Wimmer, 23 Aug 2017 21:14
Acer Aspire 7 (Core i7, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

84% Acer Aspire 7 (Core i7, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

Budget gaming par excellence. Acer's latest 17-inch multimedia-gaming hybrid from the new Aspire 7 series comes equipped with a powerful GTX 1060, a fast quad-core, and an IPS display but is consequently optimized with regards to costs in all other aspects. From a technical point of view, the new notebook is very decent and Acer's cost cutting measures were made wisely... with one exception, though.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 23 Aug 2017 04:22
Lenovo Legion Y920-17IKB (i7-7820HK, GTX 1070) Laptop Review

86% Lenovo Legion Y920-17IKB (i7-7820HK, GTX 1070) Laptop Review

Black and red behemoth. Lenovo’s successor to the massive Y900 desktop replacement features a Kaby Lake CPU and a powerful GTX 1070. Much of the rest of the package remains the same—so are these updates enough to keep it relevant in such a competitive and selective market?
Intel Core i7-7820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.4 kg
Steve Schardein, 23 Aug 2017 02:52
Aug 22, 2017
Honor 9

88% Honor 9 Smartphone Review

Flashy. As with its predecessor, the Honor 9 compels at first sight with its flashy design of dancing light reflections on the back. But is this all just smoke and mirrors, or can Honor's new flagship also convince with its dual camera and fast performance? We find out in the test. Update: firmware B150 adds support for VoLTE and VoWifi.
HiSilicon Kirin 960 | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | 5.15" | 155 g
Florian Wimmer, 22 Aug 2017 18:21
Acer Predator Helios 300 (7700HQ, GTX 1060, Full HD) Laptop Review

82% Acer Predator Helios 300 (7700HQ, GTX 1060, Full HD) Laptop Review

A slim gamer! Acer's Predator Helios 300 is a gaming notebook that weighs under 3 kg (~106 oz.). Can its cooling system keep up with the relatively compact build and supply the device with sufficient fresh air? Find out in our detailed review.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg
Sebastian Bade, 22 Aug 2017 17:15
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Smartphone Review

82% Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Smartphone Review

Metalhead. Plastic before, metal now: The new edition of the Galaxy J5 aims to make a higher-quality impression. However, the inner values have remained mostly the same. Is that enough for a successful update?
Update: new firmware with security and bug fixes released.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | 5.20" | 159 g
Florian Wimmer, 22 Aug 2017 16:11
BlackBerry KEYone

83% BlackBerry KEYone Smartphone Review

Press me! TLC has presented a new BlackBerry smartphone with a physical keyboard: the KEYone. The new smartphone combines a 4.5-inch touchscreen with a touch-sensitive keyboard that can also be used as a Trackpad.
Update: Build AAN358 is rolled out.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 4.50" | 180 g
J. Simon Leitner, Daniel Schmidt, 22 Aug 2017 15:47
Asus Zephyrus GX501VS (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

85% Asus Zephyrus GX501VS (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1070 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Now $500 cheaper. Asus is doubling down on Max-Q with its second Zephyrus notebook equipped with GTX 1070 Max-Q graphics. The asking price is a bit more manageable this time around, but the hardware shortcomings are hard to ignore despite the strong graphics performance.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Aug 2017 11:13
Aug 21, 2017
3D XPoint: Intel Optane Memory Review

3D XPoint: Intel Optane Memory Review

We have tried and tested the Intel Optane Memory's functions as a classic storage device. Even though some users might benefit from the new technology in specific cases, we cannot really recommend it.
Intel Core i7-7740X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Desktop)
Silvio Werner, 21 Aug 2017 12:33
Aug 20, 2017
Display Check: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2017 (i5, WQHD) Laptop

Display Check: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2017 (i5, WQHD) Laptop

Now with more pixels. So far, the latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2017 was limited to 1080p displays, but Lenovo now offers its premium Ultrabook with a high-resolution screen as well. The waiting has been worthwhile.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 20 Aug 2017 19:26
Aug 18, 2017
Wiko WIM Smartphone Review

83% Wiko WIM Smartphone Review

French premium class. The time has come for the French manufacturer Wiko to go one step further. Formerly known for producing only rather low-priced handsets, now with the WIM, they are daring to compete on a premium level. We reviewed the smartphone to find out whether they delivered a true competitor.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.50" | 160 g
Marcus Herbrich, 18 Aug 2017 17:50
HP ProBook x360 11 G1 (Pentium N4200, 256 GB) Convertible Review

81% HP ProBook x360 11 G1 (Pentium N4200, 256 GB) Convertible Review

Robust convertible? With the ProBook X360 11, HP has a small convertible in their offerings that scores with robustness and versatility. We have summarized in this short review, how the Education Edition presents itself in terms of performance. Update 10/6/17: added battery life results of secondary device and added the final rating accordingly.
Intel Pentium N4200 | Intel HD Graphics 505 | 11.60" | 1.5 kg
Sebastian Bade, 18 Aug 2017 17:19
Aorus X7 v7 (7820HK, GTX 1070, QHD) Laptop Review

85% Aorus X7 v7 (7820HK, GTX 1070, QHD) Laptop Review

Scrawny gaming powerhouse. The Aorus X7 v7 has plenty to offer. Besides a blazingly fast NVMe SSD, it also features more than decent gaming performance, a QHD display, upgradeability, and CPU/GPU overclocking capabilities.
Intel Core i7-7820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 18 Aug 2017 00:09
Aug 17, 2017
Asus ZenPad 10

79% Asus ZenPad 10 (Z301ML) Tablet Review

Good connections. The refresh of Asus' ZenPad 10 is available in two versions and both support LTE. Since it is more expensive than last year's model, the ZenPad 10 Z301ML has to first prove that it is worth the extra money in the test.
Mediatek MT8735 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 10.10" | 490 g
Florian Wimmer, 17 Aug 2017 20:42
Philips Brilliance 328P6VJEB 32" 4K Monitor Review

Philips Brilliance 328P6VJEB 32" 4K Monitor Review

VA, UHD, 4K, MultiView With many abbreviations, the 32-inch display from Philips tries to win customers and has to prove itself in our test. With its large surface, UHD resolution, and cheap price, it has several pros. In this article we will find out how well it performs in terms of image quality, power consumption, and temperature development.
32.00"
Klaus Hinum, 17 Aug 2017 12:32
Aug 16, 2017
Lenovo Moto Z2 Play

85% Lenovo Moto Z2 Play Smartphone Review

The slim player. With the Moto Z2 Play, Lenovo refreshes its mid-range smartphone that can be expanded via modules on the rear. The predecessor offered a very good battery life and extremely slim casing. We will check whether the successor has perhaps even improved these qualities in the test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | 5.50" | 145 g
Florian Wimmer, 16 Aug 2017 17:53
Display Check: Razer Blade Stealth (13.3 QHD+, i7-7500U)

Display Check: Razer Blade Stealth (13.3 QHD+, i7-7500U)

Now with a bigger screen. Razer has updated its Ultrabook and now offers two different panel sizes in the same chassis. We have tested the new 13.3-inch model. What are the differences and which display should you get?
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Aug 2017 01:39
Aug 15, 2017
External SSD: Samsung's T5 Review

External SSD: Samsung's T5 Review

Samsung has introduced its T5 SSD, the latest model in a series of external high-performance SSDs. Like its predecessors, the T5 offers blazingly fast data transfer rates and in a high-quality premium package but it lacks innovation.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | AMD Radeon Pro 450 | 15.40" | 1.8 kg
Silvio Werner, Klaus Hinum, 15 Aug 2017 16:00
Team Fortress 2 - Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Team Fortress 2 - Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

A 10-year old strategy shooter Despite its advanced age, TF2 remains to be one of the most popular games on Steam. This is probably due to the fair free-to-play model and the moderate system requirements. The fast-paced 3D shooter is nevertheless quite a challenge, especially for cheap entry-level laptops and Windows tablets. More often than not, it is the processor and not the graphics card that leads to a jerky reproduction and unplayable frame rates. We tested the performance on various laptops, tablets, and desktops in the following benchmark check.
Klaus Hinum, 15 Aug 2017 08:30
Aug 13, 2017
Blackview BV8000 Pro Smartphone Review

79% Blackview BV8000 Pro Smartphone Review

Outdoor heavyweight. With the BV8000 Pro, Blackview brings an update to its outdoor smartphone series that is the successor to the BV7000. The features are remarkable: 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, Full HD display, and a 16 Megapixel camera. In addition, it is IP-68 certified and has a fingerprint sensor and some other sensors that might be helpful in an outdoor smartphone.
Mediatek Helio P20 (LP4) MT6757 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | 5.00" | 243 g
Florian Schaar, 13 Aug 2017 16:34
Porsche Design BOOK ONE (i7, 512 GB, QHD+) Convertible Review

81% Porsche Design BOOK ONE (i7, 512 GB, QHD+) Convertible Review

A Porsche with performance problems. The Book One from Porsche Design is a noble 2-in-1 system for $2,500. However, you will be disappointed if you expect maximum performance and quality. We tested the new device.
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Aug 2017 14:43
Aug 12, 2017
Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 Mini Graphics Card SLI Configuration Review

Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 Mini Graphics Card SLI Configuration Review

Does SLI make sense? To answer this question, we conduct an experiment with two Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 Mini Graphic Cards. In our short review we'll check out the pros and cons of an SLI configuration and compare the performance to those of single GPU systems.
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 12 Aug 2017 15:05
Aug 11, 2017
MSI GT75VR 7RF Titan Pro (i7-7820HK, GTX 1080) Laptop Review

87% MSI GT75VR 7RF Titan Pro (i7-7820HK, GTX 1080) Laptop Review

RGB trip. Although ultra-slim casings are the current trend, MSI presents the GT75VR, a bulky gaming laptop that combines all the advantages and disadvantages of a desktop replacement and relies on a mechanical keyboard with colorful lighting. Our test clarifies whether the total concept is still up-to-date.
Intel Core i7-7820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 11 Aug 2017 10:34
HP Omen 17 (7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full-HD) Laptop Review

85% HP Omen 17 (7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full-HD) Laptop Review

The Omen's New Clothes HP has redesigned it's Omen 17 gaming series' case. Does the new chassis address our criticism from last year's device? What are the full-time gamer's improvements?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.8 kg
Christian Hintze, 11 Aug 2017 03:24
Aug 9, 2017
Gigaset GS170 Smartphone Review

78% Gigaset GS170 Smartphone Review

Back to the roots. A few years ago, smartphones with a removable battery were a dime a dozen. Nowadays such devices are rather rare. The new entry-level smartphone by the German manufacturer Gigaset is such a device. You can find out in our extensive test, how the GS170 model fares against the strong competition.
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 139 g
Marcus Herbrich, 09 Aug 2017 15:45
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) (Core m3, 128GB, 4GB) Convertible Review

89% Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) (Core m3, 128GB, 4GB) Convertible Review

Affordable Surface! Although it is already the second half of 2017, Microsoft presents the latest Surface based on a frugal Core m3 processor with connectivity that is still in need of reworking. Find out in this review whether the long battery life and the established brand name are enough to win buyers.
Intel Core m3-7Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 09 Aug 2017 13:27
HP Envy 13 ad065nr (i5-7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

85% HP Envy 13 ad065nr (i5-7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

The HP XPS 13. The narrow bezel design from the flagship Spectre series has trickled down to the mainstream Envy series with fantastic results. Though not without some sacrifices, this is the best Envy notebook to date.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 09 Aug 2017 06:34
Dell Inspiron 15 7000 7567 Gaming (i5-7300HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

80% Dell Inspiron 15 7000 7567 Gaming (i5-7300HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

(Long-)Lasting impression. The entry-level version of the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Notebook lacks the higher-end hardware complement of its pricier siblings. Although still hampered by a subpar display, the notebook is nonetheless a decent performer at a great price. The battery life puts many other laptops – gaming or not – to shame.
Intel Core i5-7300HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.8 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 09 Aug 2017 06:23
Acer Switch 5 SW512-52

84% Acer Switch 5 (7500U, 512 GB) Convertible Review

Hot worker. We are testing the Surface Pro rival and successor to Acer's Swift Alpha 12, and we will discover to what extent it can meet Windows standards. Acer tackles this feat with high performance at a low price.
Update: Lower power consumption in idle scenario
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.00" | 1.3 kg
Christian Hintze, 08 Aug 2017 14:53
Dell Inspiron 15 7000 7567 Gaming Notebook Review

80% Dell Inspiron 15 7000 7567 Gaming Notebook Review

Gaming companion with stamina. Dell has equipped the Inspiron 15 7000 gaming series with cutting-edge hardware and not only convinces us in terms of performance but also surprises us with an exemplary battery life. We are impressed - but not with the display.
Update: Measurement Results of the IPS panel
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.8 kg
Nino Ricchizzi, 08 Aug 2017 10:22
Aug 7, 2017
LG X power2

80% LG X power2 Smartphone Review

Large battery with nothing behind it? The LG X power2 promises a long battery life with its high-capacity battery. But besides the battery life, there are many other aspects that make a good smartphone. In our test we will find out whether LG's mid-range device can deliver here.
Mediatek MT6750 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.50" | 164 g
Florian Wimmer, 07 Aug 2017 20:55
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)

82% Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 Smartphone Review

Small but Galaxy. Samsung also has a 5-inch smartphone from the lower mid-range in its portfolio with the Galaxy J3 (2017) Duos. The models from last year's lineup were real top sellers and many of our readers showed interest. Thus, we are curious whether Samsung can meet the high expectations this year again.
Samsung Exynos 7570 Quad | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 148 g
Florian Wimmer, 07 Aug 2017 17:09
Aug 5, 2017
Nokia 5 Smartphone Review

83% Nokia 5 Smartphone Review

Successful comeback. After the divorce from Microsoft, Nokia has already come back with several new smartphones. With the 5.2-inch Nokia 5 mid-range model, the manufacturer scored promptly, since there is much to like and only little not to like in its offerings.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.20" | 148 g
Manuel Masiero, 05 Aug 2017 20:29
Aug 4, 2017
Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G (7200U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

83% Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G (7200U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

Arduous all-rounder. Acer's brand-new multimedia all-rounder is equipped with an IPS panel, an SSD+HDD combo, and a GPU suitable for gaming. In addition, it surprised us with its very long battery life.
Intel Core i5-7200U | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 Aug 2017 23:02
Fujitsu LifeBook U937 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review

88% Fujitsu LifeBook U937 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Security Business Smaller, slimmer, more secure – this could be the new motto of the top-range ultra-mobile business sector. The U937 is hoping to overtake its competition with a weight of 950 grams (~2.1 lb), a lot of security features and LTE support. Find out if it has succeeded in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 950 g
Christian Hintze, 04 Aug 2017 19:42
Skylake-X Top Model: Intel Core i9-7900X Review

Skylake-X Top Model: Intel Core i9-7900X Review

The new Intel Core i7-7900X for socket 2066 proved to be the fastest CPU for desktop systems so far. However, it is disproportionately expensive and also suffers from other problems.
Intel Core i9-7900X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Desktop)
Silvio Werner, Klaus Hinum, 04 Aug 2017 10:21
Aug 3, 2017
LG K4 (2017) Smartphone Review

80% LG K4 (2017) Smartphone Review

Good for beginners. This phone is really an ideal first smartphone: if you are not accustomed to smartphones, you will have no difficulties navigating through the home screens, switching between two SIM cards or taking notes on the smartphone. Everyone else will probably not be satisfied with the level of the LG K4's hardware.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 | Qualcomm Adreno 304 | 5.00" | 136 g
Inge Schwabe, 03 Aug 2017 10:08
Aug 2, 2017
Asus VivoBook E200HA (x5-Z8350, 32 GB) Subnotebook Review

81% Asus VivoBook E200HA (x5-Z8350, 32 GB) Subnotebook Review

Is affordable actually good? With the Asus VivoBook E200HA-FD0041TS, the manufacturer offers an 11.6-inch subnotebook on the market that is supposed to convince the customer in three different colors. There is also a quad-core processor under the hood. You can find out in our short review, how the little notebook fares in our test.
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) | 11.60" | 976 g
Sebastian Bade, 02 Aug 2017 19:10
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2017 20JD0015US (i5-7200U, FHD) Convertible Review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2017 20JD0015US (i5-7200U, FHD) Convertible Review

Less expensive… but still expensive. Today’s ThinkPad X1 Yoga configuration preserves most of the major plusses of our previous review unit while dropping the price nearly in half. Is this the true sweet spot in the convertible PC market?
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg
Steve Schardein, 02 Aug 2017 04:15
Aug 1, 2017
Acer TravelMate P449-G2-M (i5-7200U, FHD IPS) Laptop Review

83% Acer TravelMate P449-G2-M (i5-7200U, FHD IPS) Laptop Review

Bread & Butter. These days, notebooks are considered a bulk commodity, and affordable business notebooks are a dime a dozen. Standing out of the crowd is quite tough, particularly if you are competing against established names and brands. Let us find out whether or not Acer stands a chance in the low-end business market against the ProBooks, Latitudes, and ThinkPads of this world with its TravelMate 449, shall we?
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 01 Aug 2017 23:27
Nokia 3

78% Nokia 3 Smartphone Review

Welcome back! Nokia re-enters the ring of smartphone manufacturers and adds an entry-level device to the market, the Nokia 3. In our tests we will uncover whether it has to hide behind the good-sounding name or will boost it to new heights.
Mediatek MT6737 | ARM Mali-T720 | 5.00" | 141 g
Florian Wimmer, 01 Aug 2017 19:18
Acer Switch 3 SW312 (Pentium N4200) Convertible Review

84% Acer Switch 3 SW312 (Pentium N4200) Convertible Review

An elegant convertible! Acer has presented a new convertible in 12-inch format - the Switch 3. Thanks to its versatility, the convertible is supposed to be a great choice both for business and private use. Find out whether Acer reached its goals in our short but detailed review.
Intel Pentium N4200 | Intel HD Graphics 505 | 12.20" | 877 g
Sebastian Bade, 01 Aug 2017 10:53
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 Pro (x5-Z8350, LTE, 128 GB) Convertible Review

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 Pro (x5-Z8350, LTE, 128 GB) Convertible Review

Compact convertible! The IdeaPad Miix 320 combines versatile use in the tightest space. An LTE module is also installed and the quad-core CPU is to ensure a decent work speed. Find out in this review how the 10-inch convertible scores in the test.
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell) | 10.10" | 1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 01 Aug 2017 07:44
Jul 31, 2017
HTC U11 Smartphone Review

89% HTC U11 Smartphone Review

Full steam ahead. HTC attempts to mix it up at the top with the new flagship smartphone U11. The company incorporates lots of high tech into an extraordinary case which not only looks different, but also features a unique and pressure-sensitive frame design. Update: HTC rolls out new firmware.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 | 5.50" | 169 g
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Jul 2017 18:51
Sony Xperia L1

79% Sony Xperia L1 Smartphone Review

Solid and good-looking. If you do not consider "solid" as an insult, but instead connect the word with reliability and trustworthiness, then the Sony Xperia L1 might be something for you. It offers solid performance, in the best sense of the word, in many areas. No more and no less.
Mediatek MT6737T | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.50" | 180 g
Florian Wimmer, 31 Jul 2017 16:22
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Duos Smartphone Review

83% Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Duos Smartphone Review

It's not all roses. The Samsung Galaxy J7 is the larger version of the Galaxy J5. It has similar features, but a larger, 5.5-inch display. After the redesign of the entire series, the J7, too, now has a non-removable battery. To find out about other changes, take a look at our detailed review. Update: new firmware with bug fixes released.
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 | 5.50" | 181 g
Daniel Schmidt, 31 Jul 2017 13:59
Playerunknown's Battlegrounds - Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Playerunknown's Battlegrounds - Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Early Success. Although Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (abbreviated PUBG) is still in a very early stage of development, the Battle Royale shooter is already very popular. We also plunged into the fight for survival and analyzed the game's performance for this article.
Florian Glaser, 31 Jul 2017 11:43
Jul 28, 2017
Gigabyte P56XT (7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full HD) Laptop

83% Gigabyte P56XT (7700HQ, GTX 1070, Full HD) Laptop

A wild ride. After the successful Aero 15, Gigabyte has now provided us with another 15-inch notebook aimed at the gaming and multimedia sector. The P56XT is equipped with a Core i7-7700HQ and a GeForce GTX 1070. Will this configuration be enough for pole position? We shall find out in our detailed review. Update: Higher rating thanks to second test model
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 28 Jul 2017 23:29
MSI GS43VR 7RE (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

81% MSI GS43VR 7RE (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

Potent performer. The GS43VR is back and pretty much the same it was the year before. Users who can look past the excruciatingly loud fan noise will find one of the most powerful 14-inch gaming notebooks currently available.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 14.00" | 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 28 Jul 2017 03:06
Huawei MateBook X (i5-7200U, 256 GB) Subnotebook Review

88% Huawei MateBook X (i5-7200U, 256 GB) Subnotebook Review

Novice with space technology. Huawei's first laptop in the fashionable 3:2 format convinces mainly with its case and the excellent screen. The innovative cooling system is particularly interesting. Initially we had problems with the input devices, but more important is the weak battery life. Our extensive test explains while we still consider it a successful debut.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.1 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 28 Jul 2017 02:12
Jul 27, 2017
Fujitsu Stylistic V535 (Z3795,128 GB, LTE) Tablet Review

73% Fujitsu Stylistic V535 (Z3795,128 GB, LTE) Tablet Review

Ruggedized for Tough Work. With these words, Fujitsu advertises the industry tablet Stylistic V535. The 8.3-inch tablet comes with many communication features, large memory capacity, and a 64-bit CPU. The specification appears excellent. However, the reality is different: Passive cooling thwarts any plans.
Intel Atom Z3795 | Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail) | 8.30" | 550 g
Nino Ricchizzi, 27 Jul 2017 13:26
Jul 24, 2017
Microsoft Surface Pro (2017)

90% Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) (i7, 512 GB, 16 GB) Convertible Review

Close, but not quite close enough. We were happy to learn that the Iris graphics card is awake and alert despite SoC-throttling. The Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) cannot be considered a "gamer" however, nor is it a full laptop replacement: Just like in the i5 version, there is significant throttling.
Intel Core i7-7660U | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | 12.30" | 1.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 24 Jul 2017 18:55
MSI GP62 7REX (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti) Xotic PC Edition Laptop Review

80% MSI GP62 7REX (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050 Ti) Xotic PC Edition Laptop Review

Looks familiar… Not a lot has changed with regard to the design of the MSI GP62 notebook over the years—but it’s what’s inside that counts, right? Today’s review unit features a Core i7-7700HQ paired with a GTX 1050 Ti. How does it compare to its peers in the budget gaming category?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Steve Schardein, 24 Jul 2017 08:52
Gigabyte Sabre 15 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

79% Gigabyte Sabre 15 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Great gaming for under $1000. Gigabyte has introduced one of its best entry-level gaming laptops that start at less than a grand. Still, there are plenty of cut corners on this brand new Sabre series that potential buyers should be aware of.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 Jul 2017 07:28
Jul 22, 2017
HP Omen 15 (7700HQ, GTX 1060 Max-Q, Full-HD) Laptop Review

85% HP Omen 15 (7700HQ, GTX 1060 Max-Q, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Changeling. The Omen series from HP is not only known for its relatively good price-performance ratio, but also for its unique appearance. Thanks to a redesign in mid-2017, the gaming notebooks appear in a completely new light. In our test, you can find out what else has changed.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | 15.60" | 2.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 22 Jul 2017 17:50
MSI GeForce GT 1030 2GH OC Review

MSI GeForce GT 1030 2GH OC Review

Dead quiet! In 2016, Nvidia introduced an excellent brand-new Pascal architecture, but so far, only high-end Pascal graphics cards have been available. Recently, the new architecture has started to trickle down into the low-end range of GPUs. And with the GT 1030, a low-end GPU for those of us on a budget is now finally available.
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (Desktop) | 32.00"
Sebastian Bade, 22 Jul 2017 00:26
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