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Nov 6, 2018
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review

90% HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review

Could be faster. The EliteBook x360 1030 G3 Core i7 SKU is a perfect example of why a pricier configuration may not always be the fastest when compared to a less expensive SKU. The Core i7 CPU on our HP is measurably slower than the same model with the more affordable Core i5.
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 06 Nov 2018 09:25
Nov 5, 2018
Intel Core i9-9900K (8 cores, 16 threads, 3.6 GHz) Desktop CPU Review

Intel Core i9-9900K (8 cores, 16 threads, 3.6 GHz) Desktop CPU Review

Fast and expensive! Intel shows what it is made of with its first octa-core mid-range CPU, hot on the heels of AMD’s new Ryzen APUs, which have shaken up the desktop processor market. Find out in our review whether the Core i9-9900K is worth buying and how well it performs in our tests.
Intel Core i9-9900K, AMD Radeon RX Vega 64, 32"
Sebastian Bade, 05 Nov 2018 10:40
Nov 3, 2018
Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704GM (i7-8750H, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

86% Asus ROG Strix Scar II GL704GM (i7-8750H, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

Compact 17-inch gaming laptop? The GL704GM carries the same CPU and GPU as the last generation GL703GM. So, what makes this new iteration so special? For one, it carries the narrowest bezels for a 17-inch gaming laptop at just over 7 mm on all three sides. The design will become a standard that future laptops will want to beat.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 Nov 2018 16:21
Nov 2, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro

86% Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Smartphone Review

For display enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is another affordable mid-range smartphone model from the Chinese electronics manufacturer. The showpiece of the 160-Euro smartphone (~$183; starting at $180 in the US) is the built-in IPS panel that does not need to hide even from the smartphone high-end. In our test, the newest product of the Redmi series convinces not only with its display.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, Adreno 509, 6.26", 178 g
Marcus Herbrich, 02 Nov 2018 20:56
Gigabyte Sabre 17 (i7-8750H, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

84% Gigabyte Sabre 17 (i7-8750H, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

Double-edged sword Gigabyte's big 17-inch Sabre starts out with a lot of promise: The combination of a powerful new hexa core processor and a GTX 1060 should give rise to a full-fledged desktop replacement with plenty of gaming power. Can the Sabre 17 live up to its promise? Or will the saber grow dull only halfway there? Our review reveals the answer.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Christian Hintze, 02 Nov 2018 20:44
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Tablet Review

86% Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Tablet Review

Room for improvement. Samsung has upgraded its flagship tablet, which is probably one of the last Android tablets to have both high-end specifications and pen input. However, the Galaxy Tab S4 has some shortcomings. Find out in what areas the Tab S4 falls short and for whom it is a worthwhile purchase in this detailed review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 10.5", 482 g
Daniel Schmidt, 02 Nov 2018 10:20
Nov 1, 2018
Acer Aspire 5 A515-52G (i5-8265U, MX150, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

85% Acer Aspire 5 A515-52G (i5-8265U, MX150, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

A well-made allrounder. Acer's 15.6-inch allrounder is a lot more compact, slim and light than its competition. But there is no need to worry about having to trade these features with performance. The device also offers a matte IPS Full HD display, a GeForce MX150 GPU and a quad-core processor of the Whiskey Lake generation.
Intel Core i5-8265U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 01 Nov 2018 11:53
Elephone Soldier

72% Elephone Soldier Smartphone Review

Swiss Army knife smartphone The Elephone Solder has a physical compass, an emergency light and is IP68 certified against dust and water; the only thing missing is a pocket knife. Find out in this review how well it functions as a smartphone too.
Mediatek Helio X25 MTK6797T, ARM Mali-T880 MP4, 5.5", 251 g
Mike Wobker, 01 Nov 2018 09:59
Ulefone Armor 5

79% Ulefone Armor 5 Smartphone Review

Outdoor notch. According to Ulefone, the notch in the Armor 5 is a distinguishing characteristic that makes it stand out among outdoor smartphones. We clarify in our test whether this is really the only thing that distinguishes the Armor 5 from the other robust smartphones.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763T, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 5.85", 228 g
Mike Wobker, 01 Nov 2018 01:10
Oct 31, 2018
Asus ROG Strix RTX 2080 OC Desktop Graphics Card Review

Asus ROG Strix RTX 2080 OC Desktop Graphics Card Review

4K? No problem! The successor to Nvidia's Pascal series is the Turing architecture. Let's find out what the new graphics cards are capable of and whether or not an upgrade makes sense. Today's contestant: The Asus ROG RTX Strix 2080 OC graphics card.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 31 Oct 2018 22:46
Dell Precision 7530 (i9-8950HK, Quadro P3200) Workstation Review

87% Dell Precision 7530 (i9-8950HK, Quadro P3200) Workstation Review

Performance step-up. Dell crams in one of the fastest mobile Intel CPUs into a thinner chassis than the last generation Precision 7510. Can owners really get the full performance out of the processor? Or is it throttle city?
Intel Core i9-8950HK, NVIDIA Quadro P3200, 15.6", 2.6 kg
Allen Ngo, 31 Oct 2018 17:28
LG Q Stylus

80% LG Q Stylus Smartphone Review

An affordable stylus phone. Protected against shocks, water and dust. This is how LG has presented its Q Stylus, which comes with a stylus integrated into its 6.2-inch case. Find out what else the affordable smartphone has to offer in our review.
Mediatek MT6750S, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 6.2", 172 g
Mike Wobker, 31 Oct 2018 14:00
Oct 30, 2018
Schenker XMG Ultra 17

88% Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (i9-9900K, GTX 1080, UHD) Clevo P775TM1-G Laptop Review

Too much of a good thing? Anybody looking for a powerful desktop replacement is at the right address with the XMG Ultra 17 from Schenker Technologies. We evaluate whether the cooling system offers sufficient reserves for its top equipment with the Core i9-9900K and GeForce GTX 1080. Update: The reason for the GPU throttling was found, and there is a higher score due to new software.
Intel Core i9-9900K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.3 kg
Florian Glaser, 30 Oct 2018 23:19
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018

88% Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.6 GHz, 560X) Laptop Review

Handbrake Deluxe. Apple finally ships the MacBook Pro 15 with the new Intel processors. They feature 6 cores and should increase the multi-core performance significantly. At least in theory, because a comparison with the predecessor shows that the advantage is not always that big.
Intel Core i7-8850H, AMD Radeon Pro 560X, 15.4", 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, J. Simon Leitner, 30 Oct 2018 17:35
Asus ROG Strix RTX 2070 OC Desktop Graphics Card Review

Asus ROG Strix RTX 2070 OC Desktop Graphics Card Review

From GTX to RTX! Nvidia has finally brought its smallest RTX model to market having initially unveiled the series at this year’s Gamescom in Cologne. Asus has kindly provided us with its overclocked RTX 2070 graphics card for the day of its release so that we can put it through its paces. Read on to find out what the Asus ROG Strix RTX 2070 OC has to offer and how it performs in numerous benchmarks.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 30 Oct 2018 16:47
OnePlus 6T

89% OnePlus 6T Smartphone Review

The 6T element. OnePlus has announced its latest flagship killer, which is subtly different from its predecessor that we reviewed back in August. Notably, the 6T has a larger display thanks to its smaller notch, but it has dropped the headphone jack. OnePlus has carried over the same cameras from the 6 and has kept pricing broadly the same, although the base model is now $20 more expensive. That additional outlay gets you double the storage though, so it is not just an arbitrary price rise. Find out in our detailed live review whether the OnePlus 6T is as much of a bargain as its predecessors were.
Update: Review completed.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.41", 185 g
Florian Schmitt, 30 Oct 2018 16:31
Umidigi Z2 Pro Smartphone Review

85% Umidigi Z2 Pro Smartphone Review

Attractive point-and-shoot. The Umidigi Z2 Pro is one of the innumerable iPhone X clones with an attractive design and good hardware. The smartphone's distinctive feature: Two 16 MP dual cameras, front and back.
Mediatek Helio P60, ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 6.2", 165 g
Florian Schaar, 30 Oct 2018 15:38
Oct 29, 2018
Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (2018) (Core i7, 512GB, 16GB) Convertible Review

89% Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (2018) (Core i7, 512GB, 16GB) Convertible Review

Full power with four cores. Microsoft has updated to the Surface Pro series with quad-core Kaby Lake Refresh processors, but how well will these chips cope within an 8.5-mm thick tablet? Will these more powerful processors affect the battery life, and has Microsoft finally added more ports? Find out all this and more in our detailed review.
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 12.3", 1.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 29 Oct 2018 13:46
Oct 28, 2018
Topjoy Falcon Convertible Review (Preproduction Model)

Topjoy Falcon Convertible Review (Preproduction Model)

Mini laptop. The Topjoy Falcon currently listed on Kickstarter is a mini convertible with Windows 10 and an actively cooled Gemini-Lake quad-core processor. We used a preproduction model from Topjoy for our review, running it through most of our test series. Find out about the advantages and disadvantages of the minicomputer in our review.
Intel Pentium Silver N5000, UHD Graphics 605, 8", 680 g
Klaus Hinum, 28 Oct 2018 23:11
Apple iPhone XR Smartphone Review

86% Apple iPhone XR Smartphone Review

Great again – Apple positions the iPhone XR between the two XS models’ size-wise but equips the device with a lower resolution LCD display and only a single rear-facing camera. There are a few other minor drawbacks too, but does the XR do enough to be crowned the best overall iPhone? Read on to find out.
Update: Review completed.
Apple A12 Bionic, A12 Bionic GPU, 6.1", 194 g
Daniel Schmidt, 28 Oct 2018 01:55
Oct 26, 2018
Razer Blade 15 Base Model (i7-8750H, GTX 1060 Max-Q) Laptop Review

87% Razer Blade 15 Base Model (i7-8750H, GTX 1060 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Bigger but just as sharp. Perhaps surprisingly, the new Blade 15 Base Model does a few things better than the original Advanced Model while retailing for hundreds of dollars less. Find out here how Razer managed to switch things up in all the right places to create the most affordable 15-inch Blade laptop yet.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q, 15.6", 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 26 Oct 2018 22:04
Oct 25, 2018
Oppo Find X

87% Oppo Find X Smartphone Review

Inventive smartphone. With the Find X, the Chinese Oppo smartphone manufacturer tries a new way to get a bezel-less display. Despite the very attractive exterior of the Find X, all that glitters is not gold. Our review shows the weaknesses of the bezel-less Oppo smartphone and how it fares in the comparison to the Vivo Nex.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.42", 186 g
Marcus Herbrich, 25 Oct 2018 22:26
Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (i7-8550U, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (i7-8550U, FHD) Convertible Review

More versatile than ever. We check out the pricier Core i7 SKU to see how it holds when up against the less expensive Core i5 SKU. Is it worth investing in the faster option? And how much better is the faster option exactly?
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.9", 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 Oct 2018 09:55
Dell Chromebook 11 3181 (Celeron N3060) Laptop Review

77% Dell Chromebook 11 3181 (Celeron N3060) Laptop Review

Low Quality. Dell's standard Chromebook 11 leaves quite a bit to be desired. A low quality display and cheap construction drag down the device. Additionally, the limits of Chrome OS and bugs with Android app compatibility leave a bad taste.
Intel Celeron N3060, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 11.6", 1.4 kg
Sam Medley, 25 Oct 2018 09:32
Oct 24, 2018
HP 17 (Ryzen 5 2500U, FHD, IPS, Vega 8) Review

79% HP 17 (Ryzen 5 2500U, FHD, IPS, Vega 8) Review

AMD-only. After some mixed reviews of their first version HP has now released a new HP 17 with all-out AMD components and an IPS panel. It does certainly offer some improvements, but does not come without any backlash.
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, 17.3", 2.5 kg
Nino Richizzi, 24 Oct 2018 22:31
Lenovo IdeaPad 320 (128-GB SSD, FHD) Review

77% Lenovo IdeaPad 320 (128-GB SSD, FHD) Review

Almost free. In a world of smartphones and tablets we may often wonder whether we actually still need a notebook. Lenovo's answer to that question is the IdeaPad 320. It is available for an impressively low $300 and is supposed to support web-browsing and office applications.
Intel Pentium N4200, HD Graphics 505, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Nino Richizzi, 24 Oct 2018 16:59
Oct 23, 2018
MSI GF63 8RC (i5-8300H, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

79% MSI GF63 8RC (i5-8300H, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Affordable narrow bezels. The GF63 is nearly the same size and weight as the GS65 but for hundreds of dollars less. MSI has created an excellent budget gaming system that's also light enough for schoolwork and travel.
Intel Core i5-8300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 23 Oct 2018 23:26
Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Lenovo Yoga C930-13IKB (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

Premium or just above average? For the first time ever Lenovo placed the speakers inside a convertible's hinges. The display supports Dolby Vision, and should thus offer additional value, at least on paper. Apart from this, the C930 is equipped with well-known hardware inside a good-looking case. Find out in our extensive review whether the C930 is worth considering.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.9", 1.4 kg
Sebastian Bade, 23 Oct 2018 22:37
Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (Pentium Silver N5000, eMMC, LTE, WUXGA) Convertible Review

81% Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (Pentium Silver N5000, eMMC, LTE, WUXGA) Convertible Review

Surface Go competitor. The Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM is a 10.1-inch convertible that has no fan but has a bright IPS touchscreen, an LTE modem and decent battery life. The Pentium Silver N5000 processor provides enough power too.
Intel Pentium Silver N5000, UHD Graphics 605, 10.1", 1.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Oct 2018 17:51
Asus ROG Strix Radeon RX 580 Desktop Graphics Card Review

Asus ROG Strix Radeon RX 580 Desktop Graphics Card Review

Fast enough for Full HD! Now the mining boom has subsided, enormous amounts of used graphics cards are starting to hit the market. In this review, we take a look at AMD’s Radeon RX 580 to see if it is worth buying under the circumstances.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, Radeon RX 580, 32"
Sebastian Bade, 23 Oct 2018 17:36
Honor Magicbook (Intel 8250U vs. AMD 2500U) Laptop Review

86% Honor Magicbook (Intel 8250U vs. AMD 2500U) Laptop Review

Looking for the magic... Honor has been a well-established smartphone manufacturer in Europe for some time now. The Huawei brand also carries a notebook as of late, although it is only available in Asia for the time being. We have procured not one but two variants of the Honor Magicbook and put Intel up against AMD.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.4 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 23 Oct 2018 17:11
Call of Duty Black Ops 4

Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Ciao single player, hello Battle Royale. Activision and Treyarch have jumped on the Battle Royale bandwagon, developing Black Ops 4 as a multiplayer game and abandoning a story-based campaign that has been a feature of all previous Call of Duty games. Our benchmark should provide you with all the information you need about what graphics card you need to play the latest instalment in the CoD series.
Florian Glaser, 23 Oct 2018 17:02
Oct 22, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Max 3

84% Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Smartphone Review

Maximum display diagonal. The 6.9-inch Xiaomi Mi Max 3 offers even more display area to users than its predecessor, and the hardware has also been slightly updated. We clarify in our review what buyers of this Chinese import version can expect for a price of about 250 Euros (~$288; currently $250 to import to the US).
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, Adreno 509, 6.9", 221 g
Mike Wobker, 22 Oct 2018 20:25
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (i5, FHD, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q) Laptop Review

92% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (i5, FHD, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q) Laptop Review

Anti-glare is better. The more expensive model of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme has been found to be a worthy competitor to the Dell XPS 15 in many respects. Today, the question is whether the same is true for the base model with the i5-8300H and the matte FHD screen. Find out which configuration of the X1 Extreme fares better in this comprehensive review!
Intel Core i5-8300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Oct 2018 00:34
Oct 18, 2018
Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS

90% Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS Smartphone Review

Pure luxury? The name says it all: The Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS wants to offer pure luxury, which is reflected in the device’s exorbitant price. Find out in this review whether one of the world’s most expensive smartphones is worth the hefty investment.
HiSilicon Kirin 970, ARM Mali-G72 MP12, 6", 183 g
Florian Schmitt, 18 Oct 2018 23:07
Lenovo Tablet 10 (Celeron N4100, eMMC, LTE, WUXGA) Tablet Review

84% Lenovo Tablet 10 (Celeron N4100, eMMC, LTE, WUXGA) Tablet Review

ThinkPad incognito. Lenovo's 10.1-inch Windows tablet offers fairly decent hardware: 128 GB storage, LTE modem, IPS panel, keyboard dock, and an active stylus. However, it comes at a price: Lenovo wants to see $600 plus tax in exchange for this particular model.
Intel Celeron N4100, UHD Graphics 600, 10.1", 664 g
Sascha Mölck, 18 Oct 2018 00:38
Oct 17, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Xeon E-2176M, Quadro P2000 Max-Q) Workstation Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad P1 (Xeon E-2176M, Quadro P2000 Max-Q) Workstation Review

Extremely... professional? Today, we turn our sights to the workstation sibling of the critically acclaimed ThinkPad X1 Extreme. Our decked-out $4,220 configuration features a Xeon E-2176M CPU, Quadro P2000 Max-Q GPU, 2 TB NVMe SSD, and 32 GB of RAM. How does it handle our comprehensive array of tests?
Intel Xeon E-2176M, NVIDIA Quadro P2000 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Steve Schardein, 17 Oct 2018 03:06
Oct 16, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6 (8250U, MX110) Laptop Review

82% Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6 (8250U, MX110) Laptop Review

Exotic. Xiaomi has now built up a proud selection of notebooks alongside its Mi smartphones. Our focus for this review is the Mi Notebook 15.6, which lacks the Pro, Air or Gaming signifiers of the Chinese manufacturer’s other notebooks. The Notebook 15.6 is the company’s cheapest and entry-level device, but it is generally unavailable in the Western world save for a few shops that carry the laptop. Read on to see how the Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6 with its Intel Core i5 processor fares in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX110, 15.6", 2.2 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 16 Oct 2018 16:44
Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (i5-8250U, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD) Convertible Review

84% Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (i5-8250U, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD) Convertible Review

Office acrobat. Lenovo’s new 530 series is aimed at price-conscious users and companies that see the benefits of convertible devices. The Yoga 530-14IKB is priced competitively, but there are some compromises associated with this low cost, including the device being comparatively heavy for a convertible. Find out in our detailed review what strengths and weaknesses befall this otherwise successful debutant.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.6 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 16 Oct 2018 16:18
Asus TUF FX705GM

83% Asus TUF FX705GM (i7-8750H, GTX 1060, FHD) Laptop Review

A good balance. Despite cutting multiple corners, the Asus TUF FX705 is an interesting gaming notebook with a good balance of cost and performance. Find out in this review where the 17-inch model shines and which weaknesses have to be taken into account.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Florian Glaser, 16 Oct 2018 14:49
Dell Chromebook 11 3181 2-in-1 (Celeron N3060) Convertible Review

81% Dell Chromebook 11 3181 2-in-1 (Celeron N3060) Convertible Review

Back to school. The Dell Inspiron Chromebook 11 2-in-1 (also known as the Chromebook 11 3181 2-in-1) is a sturdy, well-built Chromebook targeted squarely at the education sector. While the design leaves much to be desired, it is a competent low-end machine and should be rugged enough to withstand the abuse of a classroom.
Intel Celeron N3060, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 11.6", 1.4 kg
Sam Medley, 16 Oct 2018 07:52
Oct 15, 2018
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (SM-T590N) Tablet Review

81% Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 (SM-T590N) Tablet Review

A real entertainer. The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is Samsung's update of its mid-range Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablet. The 10.5-inch Android device is supposed to set itself apart from its competition with its WUXGA display, Dolby Atmos sound, a family-friendly kids mode and long battery runtimes.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, Adreno 506, 10.5", 531 g
Manuel Masiero, 15 Oct 2018 19:04
Oct 14, 2018
Dell Precision 5530 2-in-1 (i7-8706G, Radeon WX Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Workstation Review

83% Dell Precision 5530 2-in-1 (i7-8706G, Radeon WX Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Workstation Review

Kaby Lake-G workstation. As if Kaby Lake-G wasn't niche enough already, Dell has gone the extra mile by offering a workstation convertible equipped with the rare Intel-AMD CPU. The end result is one of the most powerful 15-inch convertible workstations available even if it sacrifices some common connectivity features along the way.
Intel Core i7-8706G, AMD Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL, 15.6", 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 14 Oct 2018 18:35
Oct 13, 2018
Fujitsu LifeBook A357 (i5-7200U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

84% Fujitsu LifeBook A357 (i5-7200U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

New name, old content. The Fujitsu LifeBook A357 is a 15.6-inch office notebook that comes with a Kaby Lake processor, an SSD and 8 GB of RAM. Moreover, the laptop also offers an okay keyboard, good battery life and an IPS screen with stable viewing angles.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 13 Oct 2018 05:24
Oct 12, 2018
Alcatel 1T 10 Tablet

75% Alcatel 1T 10 Tablet Review

Lightweight with Android Go. The Alcatel 1T 10 is a very light 10-inch tablet in the lower price segment. However, due to its affordable price you have to lower your sights considerably in terms of its features.
Mediatek MT8321, ARM Mali-400 MP, 10.1", 415 g
Marcus Herbrich, 12 Oct 2018 16:40
HP Pavilion 14 (i7-8550U, MX150) Laptop Review

82% HP Pavilion 14 (i7-8550U, MX150) Laptop Review

Top case, but what does it look like inside? HP understands how to please its customers, by creating devices with appealing designs and solid craftsmanship. The new Pavilion 14 is another premium HP laptop at an affordable price. We are also interested in how our test device performs under its sandblasted, anodized hood. Can HP’s latest Pavilion laptop cut it against the competition, or does it just look the part?
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.7 kg
Daniel Puschina, 12 Oct 2018 11:23
Oct 11, 2018
Huawei Mate 20 Lite

77% Huawei Mate 20 Lite Smartphone Review

The fast Phablet. The arrival of the Mate 20 Lite heralds the next generation of Huawei’s elite-performance smartphones. Huawei has equipped the device with the brand-new HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC, which integrates an ARM Mali-G51 MP4 among other components; we are expecting good things of both chips. Find out in this review whether the Huawei Mate 20 Lite can meet expectations and if the device has any shortcomings.
HiSilicon Kirin 710, ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 6.3", 172 g
Mike Wobker, 11 Oct 2018 14:49
Oct 10, 2018
Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

80% Lenovo Legion Y730-17ICH (i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

Professional look, but gamer at heart. Lenovo wants to reshape its Legion series to appeal to a broader audience outside of just hardcore gamers. The Legion Y730 represents the first step in this new direction and it is subsequently the most balanced laptop in the family to date.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 10 Oct 2018 23:12
HP Envy 13t (i7-8550U, MX150, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

84% HP Envy 13t (i7-8550U, MX150, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Fancy. HP's slim 13.3-inch subnotebook features a fancy exterior and good connectivity. Hewlett-Packard has fitted a quad-core processor and a dedicated GPU into the slim case. Good battery runtimes, a fast SSD and a matte Full HD IPS screen complete the package.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 10 Oct 2018 08:18
Oct 9, 2018
Archos Diamond Gamma

79% Archos Diamond Gamma Smartphone Review

A diamond is rarely this cheap. The Archos Diamond Gamma aims to prove itself with a lot of storage space and its good single-cam. Find out in this review whether you know this phone by another name and if it is worth purchasing.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, Adreno 505, 5.5", 161 g
Florian Wimmer, 09 Oct 2018 17:48
Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Assassin's Creed Odyssey Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

The CPU thirst of the ancient world. The new title in the Assassin’s Creed series takes players to Ancient Greece, after having been set in ancient Egypt in the series previous outing, Assassin’s Creed Origins. We will be testing the new game on numerous GPUs while assessing the extent to which hardware requirements and graphics options have changed.
Florian Glaser, 09 Oct 2018 10:30
Schenker Slim 14 M18

85% Schenker Slim 14 M18 (Clevo N141WU, i7-8550U, UHD620) Laptop Review

A steady companion. The Schenker Slim 14 is impressive in its slim metal case and with its wide range of ports. Find out whether the inner values of this 14-inch notebook match its gorgeous exterior in our review.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 09 Oct 2018 09:22
Oct 8, 2018
FIFA 19

FIFA 19 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Champions League. Every year EA lures football fans with a new edition of its legendary FIFA series. Read on to see how the 19th version runs on different desktop and notebook GPUs. Is the game only playable on gaming machines or are multimedia systems powerful enough too?
Florian Glaser, 08 Oct 2018 17:05
Forza Horizon 4

Forza Horizon 4 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Great looks, meager platform. Forza Horizon 4 is one of the most beautiful racing games ever released. Find out in our benchmark test whether the modern graphics of Forza Horizon 4 can overcome the weaknesses of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP).
Florian Glaser, 08 Oct 2018 17:05
Chuwi LapBook SE Laptop Review

83% Chuwi LapBook SE Laptop Review

Darkroom The Chuwi LapBook SE is one of the most exciting budget laptops from China. The LapBook SE has an aluminum case, a Gemini Lake quad-core processor, eight hours battery life and an easily accessible M.2 drive bay for SSDs. In this review, we will determine where Chuwi has made savings to keep the LapBook SE’s price below €350 (~$402).
Intel Celeron N4100, UHD Graphics 600, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Klaus Hinum, 08 Oct 2018 16:35
Getac S410 (i5-8550U) Rugged Laptop Review

82% Getac S410 (i5-8550U) Rugged Laptop Review

Rugged Kaby Lake-R. The CPU power of a traditional Ultrabook with the bells and whistles of a rugged laptop. Unless if you plan on mainly using the Getac at night, then we recommend opting for the higher-end SKU with the brighter backlight.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 3.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 Oct 2018 02:30
Oct 5, 2018
Panasonic Toughbook CF-54 (i5-7300U) Rugged Laptop Review

80% Panasonic Toughbook CF-54 (i5-7300U) Rugged Laptop Review

Tough guy. Strong in every aspect except one. The Toughbook CF-54 is one of the thinner and more portable rugged laptops in its size category to make it an excellent option for fieldwork. Unfortunately, a huge thorn prevents it from being the ideal companion for outdoor use.
Intel Core i5-7300U, HD Graphics 620, 14", 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2018 20:41
Asus Zenfone 5 (2018) ZE620KL

85% Asus ZenFone 5 (2018) ZE620KL Smartphone Review

More and more AI. As was the case with some previous generations, for this fifth generation Asus ZenFone, the focus is on the cameras. With AI support for everything possible—even the ringtone—and Corning Gorilla Glass covering both sides, buyers should find themselves holding a high-performance, intelligent and rugged smartphone with a dual camera. Read on to find out what level of performance you can expect of this new ZenFone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, Adreno 509, 6.2", 155 g
Mike Wobker, 05 Oct 2018 13:32
HP Pavilion 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8) Laptop Review

80% HP Pavilion 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8) Laptop Review

Pavilion goes Ryzen. In comparison to Intel models, AMD Ryzen processors are still rare in the mobile laptop market. This makes it even more interesting for us to have an AMD-powered HP in our office.
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Daniel Puschina, 05 Oct 2018 00:28
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (i7, 4K-HDR, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (i7, 4K-HDR, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q) Laptop Review

Business or Multimedia? Lenovo expands it ThinkPad X1-series with a 15.6-inch laptop and competes directly with the popular Dell XPS 15 as well as the Apple MacBook Pro 15. The new flagship is equipped with a high-resolution HDR screen as well as a discreet Nvidia GPU. But is this still a business laptop or rather a full-fledged multimedia device with some business features for consumers?
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 04 Oct 2018 23:30
Oct 3, 2018
HP Elite x2 1013 G3 (i5-8350U, SSD, 3k) 2-in-1 Review

87% HP Elite x2 1013 G3 (i5-8350U, SSD, 3k) 2-in-1 Review

Complete redesign. Hewlett-Packard's Elite x2 1013 G3 is a 13-inch 2-in-1 equipped with a powerful quad-core CPU, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a 3:2 3k display, an active stylus, and a keyboard dock.
Intel Core i5-8350U, UHD Graphics 620, 13", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 03 Oct 2018 22:27
Gigaset GS100

72% Gigaset GS100 Smartphone Review

Gigagood? The GS100 is Gigaset’s cheapest smartphone, costing 119 Euros (~$136). The device comes in a choice of bright colors and has a removable battery, but can the GS100 justify its price?
Mediatek MT6739, PowerVR GE8100, 5.5", 174 g
Florian Wimmer, 03 Oct 2018 10:37
Oct 2, 2018
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

85% Sony Xperia XA2 Plus Smartphone Review

Smaller bezels, larger display. After the regular XA2 and its more powerful Ultra version, interested buyers can now select from three XA2 models. The design has been updated slightly, now offering smaller bezels as well as a 6-inch display in the 18:9 format. We clarify in our review, what else the Sony XA2 Plus can do.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, Adreno 508, 6", 204 g
Mike Wobker, 02 Oct 2018 00:31
Microsoft Surface Go (Pentium, 64GB eMMC) Tablet Review

83% Microsoft Surface Go (Pentium, 64GB eMMC) Tablet Review

Affordable Surface! Microsoft's Surface Go is a much more affordable tablet than any other previous Surface device. However, it comes at a price: significantly reduced performance. Find out how Microsoft's entry-level tablet fares against its competition.
Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y, UHD Graphics 615, 10", 523 g
Sebastian Bade, 02 Oct 2018 00:02
Oct 1, 2018
Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Smartphone Review

82% Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Smartphone Review

Price Cruncher – The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is a smartphone with flagship hardware, which has a good camera and long battery life but costs less than €350 (~$404). Find out in this review whether Xiaomi’s concept of an affordable flagship works and what cuts have been made to keep the cost down.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.18", 182 g
Daniel Schmidt, 01 Oct 2018 10:49
Sep 30, 2018
Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP412UA (i5-8250U) Convertible Review

83% Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP412UA (i5-8250U) Convertible Review

Great for the price. The latest VivoBook convertible gets more right than wrong. Though not a huge upgrade over last year's model in terms of features and internal specifications, its chassis is now sleeker and more visually appealing for its sub $800 price range.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Sep 2018 04:22
Sep 29, 2018
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition

88% Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition Smartphone Review

After 6 comes 8. The latest attack on the smartphone elite by Xiaomi is called the Mi 8 Explorer Edition. On paper, the affordable flagship is the total package at a reasonable price. In this review, we will assess the Mi 8 Explorer Edition’s numerous strengths and also the weaknesses that reflect its low price.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.2", 175 g
Marcus Herbrich, 29 Sep 2018 13:26
Sep 28, 2018
Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Celeron N4100) Laptop Review

73% Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Celeron N4100) Laptop Review

15-inch laptop with no fans. The IdeaPad 330 is one of the most affordable 15-inch laptops out there with a starting price of just $300 USD. Our test unit today is an entry-level configuration equipped with a passively cooled Gemini Lake CPU fit for smooth 4K streaming and playback. Everything else about the notebook, however, is as barebones as it can get.
Intel Celeron N4100, UHD Graphics 600, 15.6", 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 28 Sep 2018 19:57
Apple iPhone XS Smartphone Review

87% Apple iPhone XS Smartphone Review

My preciousss - Apple has stuck with its “S” nomenclature even after its anniversary iPhone and has consequently followed the iPhone X with the iPhone XS. As with previous “S” models, the iPhone XS is more a technical refinement of its predecessor than a fundamental departure. The iPhone XS should do everything better than its predecessor without reinventing itself. Read on for our iPhone XS review and to find out whether the device can match expectations.
Update: Added PWM video.
Apple A12 Bionic, A12 Bionic GPU, 5.8", 177 g
Daniel Schmidt, 28 Sep 2018 10:42
Apple iPhone Xs Max

86% Apple iPhone XS Max Smartphone Review

Maximum. The iPhone XS Max is Apple’s largest and most expensive iPhone yet. However, Apple has not brought as many new features to the party as many would have liked. Find out in our review whether bigger and faster is enough for the iPhone XS Max to take our coveted throne at the top of the smartphone pile. Update: Test completed.
Apple A12 Bionic, A12 Bionic GPU, 6.5", 208 g
Florian Wimmer, 28 Sep 2018 04:05
Sep 27, 2018
Huawei MediaPad M5 lite

81% Huawei MediaPad M5 lite Tablet Review

Surround sound. Huawei has equipped the MediaPad M5 lite with four speakers, certified by harman/kardon. Buyers will receive a fancy-looking mid-range tablet with LTE support. Find out what else you can expect in exchange for about £270 (~$350) in our review.
HiSilicon Kirin 659, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 10.1", 475 g
Mike Wobker, 27 Sep 2018 19:14
Sep 26, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (Ryzen 5 Pro) Laptop Review

84% Lenovo ThinkPad A485 (Ryzen 5 Pro) Laptop Review

Worse alternative. A combination of Lenovo's well-known T series and the AMD Ryzen processors: This can really only turn out well, or can it? Find out in this extensive review why in the end the ThinkPad T480 Intel model is a better choice than its AMD sibling, the ThinkPad A485! Update 9/27/2018: UEFI version 1.02
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, Vega 8, 14", 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 26 Sep 2018 22:34
Huawei MediaPad T5

78% Huawei MediaPad T5 (10.1-inch, LTE) Tablet Review

Full Metal Tablet. Made from high-quality material, Huawei's 10-inch MediaPad T5 is equipped with an FHD display and a powerful quad-core CPU. Find out what you can expect of a tablet that sells for around $230 in our review.
HiSilicon Kirin 659, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 10.1", 460 g
Mike Wobker, 26 Sep 2018 22:13
Sep 25, 2018
Chuwi GBox CWI560 (Celeron N4100) Mini PC Review

Chuwi GBox CWI560 (Celeron N4100) Mini PC Review

Affordable streamer. A no-hassle Windows 10 mini PC ready to stream out-of-the-box for $200 USD. The Chuwi GBox is equipped with all the basics and more to fit in any home theater setup on a budget.
Intel Celeron N4100, UHD Graphics 600, 558 g
Allen Ngo, 25 Sep 2018 03:37
Sep 23, 2018
CAT S61

77% CAT S61 Smartphone Review

Multi-functional. The robust CAT S61 puts all those who say that there are no innovations in the smartphone market to shame. However, with the built-in thermal-imaging camera, a laser distance measure, and the automatic measure of the indoor air quality, its most important features might be more useful for professional users.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, Adreno 508, 5.2", 250 g
Florian Wimmer, 23 Sep 2018 20:51
Blackview BV5800 Pro Smartphone Smartphone Review

68% Blackview BV5800 Pro Smartphone Smartphone Review

Lame lump - The Chinese manufacturer Blackview sells smartphones at affordable prices that are typically attractive for fans of the outdoors. The quality and craftsmanship of the BV5800 Pro is outstanding, but our previous reviews of Blackview devices have all had a problem or two. Find out in this review whether the BV5800 Pro follows suit or whether Blackview has finally created an issue-free smartphone.
Mediatek MT6739, PowerVR GE8100, 5.5", 222 g
Florian Schaar, 23 Sep 2018 13:16
Acer Extensa 2519-P35U

69% Acer Extensa 2519-P35U (N3710, HD405) Laptop Review

Simply simple. With the Extensa 2519, Acer presents a very low-priced notebook. With a Pentium Processor and a 500 GB HDD, the laptop can perform most simple, daily tasks. Read our review to learn what you can expect from the cheap Acer notebook.
Intel Pentium N3710, HD Graphics 405 (Braswell), 15.6", 2.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 23 Sep 2018 09:52
Sep 22, 2018
Zotac ZBOX-CI660 Nano (i7-8550U) Mini PC Review

Zotac ZBOX-CI660 Nano (i7-8550U) Mini PC Review

No fans required. A fanless mini PC with the power of a modern Ultrabook. The ZBox CI660 proves you can passively cool a 15 W Core i7-8550U CPU without resorting to severe throttling.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 1.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Sep 2018 04:01
Sep 21, 2018
HP ProBook x360 440 G1 (i5-8250U, 256GB, FHD, Touch) Convertible Review

86% HP ProBook x360 440 G1 (i5-8250U, 256GB, FHD, Touch) Convertible Review

Versatile and suitable for daily use The HP ProBook x360 440 G1 is an affordable 14-inch convertible that HP has designed with professionals and smaller businesses in mind. The x360 440 G1 is a versatile device thanks to its convertible design and long battery life. Find out in this detailed review whether the ProBook x360 440 G1 has any drawbacks and how it fares against its competitors.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.7 kg
Sebastian Bade, 21 Sep 2018 11:16
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (WQHD HDR, i7) Laptop Review

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 (WQHD HDR, i7) Laptop Review

Great display, but high temperatures. Lenovo has upgraded its flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon for 2018. The new model sports both a quad-core ultra-low voltage (ULV) processor and a very bright WQHD HDR display. We have just got the device into our editorial department to give you our first impressions. Update: HDR, fan noise with BIOS 1.27, Thunderbolt dock with eGPU
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 21 Sep 2018 08:19
Sep 20, 2018
HP EliteBook 1050 G1 (i7-8750H, 4K, GTX 1050 Max-Q) Laptop Review

86% HP EliteBook 1050 G1 (i7-8750H, 4K, GTX 1050 Max-Q) Laptop Review

Premium Business-Multimedia Combination. Dell's XPS 15 receives a lot of attention that other manufacturers would like to get as well. Of course HP would also like to compete with Dell's premium laptop. So HP has introduced a device that aims to impress with a unibody case, business features, and powerful components into the market. Find out in our extensive review, whether the new EliteBook 1050 G1 succeeds in this.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 20 Sep 2018 23:16
Asus ZenFone 5Z Smartphone — Hands-on and First Impressions

85% Asus ZenFone 5Z Smartphone — Hands-on and First Impressions

A Zen of a Phone. After a series of lackluster ZenFone sales, Asus launched the ZenFone 5Z in July this year to appeal to those who value flagship-grade performance at an affordable price. The ZenFone 5Z goes against the reigning flagship-killer champion, the OnePlus 6, and it offers a similar feature set for much less dough. Does the ZenFone 5Z have what it takes to be a worthy contender to the OnePlus 6 or has Asus cut deep corners to reach more pockets? Let's find out.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 6.2", 155 g
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Sep 2018 22:05
Dell Latitude 15 3590 (i7-8550U, Radeon 530) Laptop Review

74% Dell Latitude 15 3590 (i7-8550U, Radeon 530) Laptop Review

Poor display, inefficient GPU. It's the least expensive 15-inch Latitude available and so cut corners are not unexpected. The number of drawbacks, however, may be a bit too much to bear. Find out what you'd be sacrificing when purchasing the Latitude 3590 instead of the pricier Latitude 5590.
Intel Core i7-8550U, AMD Radeon 530, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 20 Sep 2018 18:00
Sep 19, 2018
Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

A matter of settings. As one of the first PC games capable of supporting DirectX12, Shadow of the Tomb Raider should benefit significantly from DirectX 12. In this benchmark check we will assess whether the performance is actually better than that under DirectX 11, and which GPU is generally better for this action adventure.
Florian Glaser, 19 Sep 2018 20:04
Lenovo IdeaPad 330 15-ARR

71% Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ARR (Ryzen 3 2200U, Vega 3) Laptop Review

Affordable Ryzen notebook. Lenovo's IdeaPad 330 offers a DVD drive, supports quick-charge and it has an AMD CPU. However, some corners were cut for it to cost only $430. This has affected the case quality and display. Find out what else the IdeaPad 330 has to hide in our review.
AMD Ryzen 3 2200U, Vega 3, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Mike Wobker, 19 Sep 2018 19:53
Dell XPS 15 9570 (i7, UHD, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q) Laptop Review

90% Dell XPS 15 9570 (i7, UHD, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q) Laptop Review

More performance – but also better? We already reviewed the base model of the current Dell XPS 15 9570 and now check the more expensive SKU with a faster Core i7 CPU as well as the high-resolution 4K UHD touchscreen. How does the slim chassis handle the additional performance and what is the effect on the battery runtime?
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q, 15.6", 2 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Sep 2018 00:38
Sep 18, 2018
HP Pavilion Gaming 15t (i7-8750H, GTX 1060 3 GB) Laptop Review

83% HP Pavilion Gaming 15t (i7-8750H, GTX 1060 3 GB) Laptop Review

Cut corners. How much is a 144 Hz display worth? The Pavilion Gaming 15t is HP's latest entry in the budget gaming laptop market, designed to compete with the likes of Acer's Helio 300 and Dell's G7. While most areas of the notebook are good (including its high refresh rate screen), HP cut a few corners in their pursuit of the best budget gaming notebook.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sam Medley, 18 Sep 2018 18:37
Sep 17, 2018
Monster Hunter World

Monster Hunter World Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Hardware Torture. While Monster Hunter World receives mostly praise from the press, the action role-playing title fares in parts significantly worse with gamers. Find out in our benchmark test whether the PC port was really unsuccessful or whether the gaming community is exaggerating.
Florian Glaser, 17 Sep 2018 18:43
HP EliteBook 735 G5

86% HP EliteBook 735 G5 (7 2700U, Vega 10) Laptop Review

Powerful subnotebook. The EliteBook 735 G5 is the smallest model of HP's AMD-exclusive business notebooks. Although it performed well in our tests, the capabilities of the Ryzen APU were not exhausted. In this review, we show why the EliteBook 735 G5 is a great business laptop regardless.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, Vega 10, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 17 Sep 2018 12:28
Honor Play

86% Honor Play Smartphone Review

Play with honor. The first gaming smartphone from Huawei is coming to the western hemisphere: While the Honor Play does not particularly look like a gaming device, it is supposed to impress gamers with its low price. We will take a look at whether this is an advantage or disadvantage and whether the phone offers sufficient power for current games.
HiSilicon Kirin 970, ARM Mali-G72 MP12, 6.3", 176 g
Florian Wimmer, 17 Sep 2018 12:07
Sep 16, 2018
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Smartphone Review

88% Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Smartphone Review

Let me entertain you - The Xperia XZ2 Premium is Sony’s second attempt at a flagship device under its Xperia XZ series. The XZ2 Premium has a true Ultra-HD display, great audio features, a bright dual rear-facing camera setup and plenty of other notable features too. Find out in this detailed review for whom this bulk smartphone is best suited.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 5.8", 236 g
Daniel Schmidt, 16 Sep 2018 21:01
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S

83% Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15IKB (i5-8250U, UHD620) Laptop Review

Design at a low price. The prices for the notebooks from Lenovo’s budget IdeaPad 300 series start at about 350 Euros ($407). For this, buyers get a well-designed, portable notebook. Our review device with an Optane-accelerated hard drive, Core i5-8250U CPU and Intel UHD Graphics 620 costs 600 Euros ($698). You can learn what you can expect from the laptop with this hardware configuration in our review.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Mike Wobker, 16 Sep 2018 15:25
Sep 15, 2018
MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RE-051US (GTX 1060) Laptop Review

86% MSI GS65 Stealth Thin 8RE-051US (GTX 1060) Laptop Review

Thin, fast, and flimsy. Despite its drawbacks, the MSI GS65 remains one of the best slim gaming notebooks currently available. Today’s updated, less expensive configuration ($1,849) features a Core i7-8750H, 16 GB of RAM, a GTX 1060, and 256 GB NVMe SSD. How does it stack up?
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Steve Schardein, 15 Sep 2018 22:31
Sep 14, 2018
HP 15 (i5-8250U, GeForce MX110, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

80% HP 15 (i5-8250U, GeForce MX110, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Display disappointment. Hewlett Packard's 15.6-inch notebook features a Core i5 CPU, a fast NVMe SSD, and a dedicated GeForce MX 110 GPU with GDDR5 video RAM. Unfortunately, the matte FHD panel was a disappointment.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX110, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 14 Sep 2018 23:50
Xiaomi Mi Pad 4

82% Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 (LTE) Tablet Review

Good value for money, again. The Xiaomi Mi Pad 4 offers attractive fourth generation technology at an affordable price with only a few weaknesses. Find out what Xiaomi has and has not done well in this detailed review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 8", 342.5 g
Marcus Herbrich, 14 Sep 2018 13:36
Asus ZenBook S UX391U (Core i7, FHD) Laptop Review

89% Asus ZenBook S UX391U (Core i7, FHD) Laptop Review

13.3-inch lightweight. The ZenBook S (UX391) is a particularly light 13.3-inch laptop from Asus. It tips the scale at just 1 kg, but the manufacturer says the performance is not affected. We review the rival for the XPS 13.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 11 Sep 2018 15:47
Sep 13, 2018
Monster Tulpar T5

81% Monster Tulpar T5 (Tongfang GK5CN6Z, i7-8750H, GTX 1060, FHD) Laptop Review

Small but powerful. In the same way you should not judge a book by its cover it would be premature to judge a notebook's powerfulness by its total height, and the Tulpar T5 V18.1 by the Turkish barebone reseller Monster is living proof thereof. The 15-inch gaming notebook features a super thin metal chassis that manages to house a six-core CPU paired with a high-end GPU. Let's find out whether the cooling system is up to the task.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 13 Sep 2018 22:17
Sep 12, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G6 2018 (i5-8350U, Full-HD Touch, 256GB) Laptop Review

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G6 2018 (i5-8350U, Full-HD Touch, 256GB) Laptop Review

The better and cheaper X1. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G6 has joined its WQHD HDR and Core i7 equipped sibling in our offices for review. The G6 is the entry-level model of current touchscreen-equipped Carbon X1 devices. The G6 is free from the thermal issues from which its sibling suffered thanks to its less powerful CPU, but this comes at a cost to the WQHD HDR display. Despite this drawback, the G6 provides a more rounded overall experience than its more expensive sibling.
Intel Core i5-8350U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.1 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 12 Sep 2018 23:34
CAT S41

73% CAT S41 Smartphone Review

The CAT is safe. CAT Phones also goes with the times and updates its robust outdoor models according to the current hardware requirements. We clarify in our review what buyers can expect from the IP-68 certified S41 that has also been tested according to MIL-SPEC-810G.
Mediatek Helio P20 (LP4) MT6757, ARM Mali-T880 MP2, 5", 218 g
Mike Wobker, 12 Sep 2018 21:53
Lenovo IdeaPad 330 15 (Ryzen 5 2500U) Laptop Review

74% Lenovo IdeaPad 330 15 (Ryzen 5 2500U) Laptop Review

Heavy throttler. The affordable Ryzen-powered laptop starts at just $330 USD with options up to the Ryzen 7 2700U and FHD display. Unfortunately, CPU throttling means owners won't benefit from the full performance of the hardware.
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Sep 2018 05:26
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