Reviews

The Return of Kratos. Almost three years after its predecessor, God of War Ragnarök is set to be released for PC. While many gamers are frustrated by the PSN requirement, the technology and system requirements are quite impressive. We have created numerous benchmarks for this review.

Ultrabook without compromises? The Schenker XMG Evo 14 is a compact 14-inch laptop with a whole load of connections and good maintenance options. Its high-resolution 120 Hz IPS panel is matte and customers can choose between CPUs from AMD and Intel.
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

An alternative to Apple Vision Pro with potential and room for improvement The Pico 4 Ultra is a new VR headset with a wide variety of use cases, great image quality and decent MR functions. Although the system can certainly be used as a cheaper alternative to the Apple Vision Pro, it does come with some limitations - these could, however, be solved with the help of software updates.

Extremely short battery life. The Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 boasts an ultra-slim design with a 14-inch 120 Hz OLED touchscreen and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. It delivers solid performance for everyday tasks and operates quietly, but the Copilot+ PC disappoints when it comes to battery life.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

Powerful and modular! The Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tiny with Intel Core i9-14900 and Nvidia T1000 impresses with extreme performance in the smallest of spaces. In our test, we analyze how much power this mini PC packs. Find out in the article whether the compact workstation lives up to the high expectations!
Intel Core i9-14900 | NVIDIA T1000 | 1.5 kg

Grand Turismo. The Watch GT series enters the next round and presents a more discreet design. However, the Watch GT 5 also adopts new sensors, a brighter display, and is more resistant. It is also compatible with all common platforms. What could possibly go wrong?
1.43" | 48 g

Dell's first 10-inch fully-rugged tablet. The Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme is a modernized Windows tablet with multiple USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, Intel 12th gen CPUs, great colors, and tons of connectivity options all in a 10-inch form factor.
Intel Core i7-1260U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 10.00" | 1.1 kg

The Flip goes on. Once again, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 sees some small improvements this year: A new SoC, optimized cameras, IP certification, a brighter display and more. In particular, Samsung has made decisive steps forward regarding updates. Our extensive review has everything you need to know.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.70" | 187 g

Like Schenker but for North America. The ML-16 MK2 emphasises GPU power, price, and thinness to be an attractive option for gamers or creators constantly on the move. The drawbacks, however, are difficult to ignore in the most literal sense as the fans can be quite loud.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.1 kg

Record foldable. Honor hasn't only equipped its Magic V Flip with particularly bright displays. At 4 inches in size, its outer display is also currently one of the largest of its kind—plus, it runs at 120 Hz. The phone's performance is just as impressive and its battery life is also above-average. So, a clear purchase recommendation? Yes and no, because as our test showed, the 6.8-inch phone isn't suitable for everyone, despite its many top marks.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 6.80" | 193 g

Ryzen AI 9 365 and Radeon 880M. Lenovo has equipped its Yoga Pro 7 14 G9 with a new AMD Zen 5 processor in combination with a high-resolution 120-Hz OLED screen. Its performance is great and the same can be said for its picture quality, whereas the laptop's fans can get pretty loud.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Radeon 880M | 14.50" | 1.5 kg

Envying mediocrity? HP has updated its Envy 17 and equipped it with an up-to-date Intel Core Ultra 7 and an RTX 3050. But this hardware upgrade comes with a downgrade. One we find hard to accept. The display of this top-range device has been stripped of an important feature.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU | 17.00" | 2.5 kg

Though useful, can flip phones really provide high-quality images? We investigated this by testing the cameras on a vacation to the baroque city of Heidelberg, using both the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra.

With the Air 2s, RayNeo promised a better viewing experience than the Air 2, mainly due to the improvements made with the Light Engine. Paired with the Pocket TV, the new XR glasses do have the potential to be a great travel companion.

More codecs are hardly possible in this price range. The focus of Xiaomi's Buds 5 lies in wearing comfort and extensive features. The wireless semi-in-ears feature Hi-Res Audio, active noise cancellation (ANC) and AI. The Xiaomi Buds are an affordable alternative for all those who don't want to spend 200 dollars or more on a pair of headphones.

Jurassic Watch. The T-Rex series from Amazfit is aimed at those looking for a robust fitness smartwatch - including the T-Rex 3. In the test, it seeks to impress with a super-bright display, long battery life, and precise sports tracking. Read on to find out whether it succeeds.
1.50" | 68.3 g

L14 goes 16:10. With the 2024 update, Lenovo modernizes its L series in key aspects. This is especially true for the AMD variant: Finally, Lenovo abandons the Ryzen 5000 platform. By doing so, buyers of the new ThinkPad L14 Gen 5 AMD get to enjoy modern features like USB4 and DDR5.
AMD Ryzen 5 7535U | AMD Radeon 660M | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Does cutting corners still work? While you still had to accept a tiny external display with the predecessor, the Motorola Razr 50 shows that this doesn't have to be the case even at a price of less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,109). Otherwise, most things remain unchanged from the previous generation, so is this enough for a successful update?
MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | ARM Mali-G615 MP2 | 6.90" | 188 g

Where buyers get more phone than expected. The Phone 2a Plus uses the basis of Nothing's most popular smartphone and, according to the manufacturer, has been improved in three key areas. Read our review of the Nothing Phone (2a)'s sister model to find out what these are and what surprises the inexpensive Nothing phone has in store.
MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G | ARM Mali-G610 MP4 | 6.70" | 190 g

The Disk Plus is Sharge's latest external SSD, and purports to beat its predecessor in terms of portability and innovative features. They include space for a new detachable cable and a MagSafe-like system despite being only 0.24 inches tall. Can the new universal M.2 housing live up to its Kickstarter hype?

For creators on the go. Asus' new ProArt PZ13 is a relatively robust convertible for creative users who also want to be able to do their work in adverse conditions. The new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus from Qualcomm powers the device, which ensures long runtimes, among other things. However, the same as on the other ProArt models, its OLED touchscreen is limited to 60 Hz.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 13.30" | 874 g

Vapor chamber cooling on a Windows tablet. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 gets its strongest competitor yet with the latest Latitude 7350 2-in-1. The Dell system has a lot going for it including the uncommon Core Ultra U7 CPU, but it's not quite the homerun we were expecting.
Intel Core Ultra 7 164U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 13.00" | 865 g

Co-op cracker. Who would have thought beforehand that Space Marine 2 would receive such positive feedback from both players and the press. We took a closer look at the mixture of a third-person shooter and a hack-and-slay, and carried out extensive benchmarks.

The ADATA SE920 is a portable SSD that promises fast transfer speeds thanks to USB 4. In our review, we will be examining its performance, build quality and practicality—plus, we will check whether it is able to live up to the high expectations.

Welcome back. Oppo is back with the launch of the Reno12 Pro for the mid-range segment. This "AI phone" is intended to impress with its artificial intelligence capabilities and design. However, the manufacturer cuts corners in other areas. Our test looks into the Reno12 Pro's strengths and weaknesses.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | ARM Mali-G615 MP2 | 6.70" | 184 g

Digitizer tablet at a competitive price. The MatePad SE 11 is a very affordable tablet that still offers users the option to use a stylus. As a result, the MatePad SE 2024 sets itself apart from the entry-level competition and could be especially interesting for school and college students. Did the Huawei tablet manage to earn our purchase recommendation? Find out here.
HiSilicon Kirin 710A | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | 11.00" | 475 g

Thermal take-down without clutter. The Thermaltake TH420 V2 Ultra EX ARGB aims to offer excellent cooling performance at a decent price. The AiO liquid cooler also comes with nifty features like a large LCD and MagForce 2.0 connectors for daisy-chaining the powerful CT 140 EX ARGB fans. We look into the TH420 V2 Ultra EX's efficacy and noise emissions in taming an Intel Core i9-14900K in this review.
Intel Core i9-14900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 28.00"

Part gamer, part creator, part office. The ideaPad Pro 5 16 G9 does it all when configured with its discrete GPU option. The downside, however, is a louder and much warmer system than many other ultra-thin multimedia alternatives.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2 kg

Writing as on a sheet of paper. With its PaperMatte display, the MatePad 11.5S offers a special coating which, in combination with pen support, should ensure a first-class writing experience. However, the matte screen of the Huawei tablet also reveals certain weaknesses.
HiSilicon Kirin 9000W | HiSilicon Maleoon 910 | 11.50" | 510 g

The slowest Snapdragon SoC for 1149 euros. The Vivobook S 15 OLED was one of the first notebooks with the new Snapdragon X Elite, and now Asus is also launching a cheaper version with the new Snapdragon X Plus 8-core. However, the remaining specifications, including the 120 Hz OLED, are identical. However, the price difference to the faster X Elite model is too small.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS | 15.60" | 1.4 kg

Newcomer. The ZenBook S 16 OLED is one of the first devices on the market to be equipped with AMD's brand new AI 9 processors. Having already tested a model based on the HX 370 (Radeon 890M), it was now the turn of the 365 model (Radeon 880M). How does the 16-incher fare against the competition and the last generation?
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | AMD Radeon 880M | 16.00" | 1.5 kg

Workstation with limitations! The HP Z2 Mini G9 is a compact workstation for productive use. This can be seen in the installed components, among other things. In this review, we closely examine a mini PC powered by an Intel Core i7-14700K and an Nvidia RTX A2000. We analyze its performance using various measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i7-14700K | Nvidia RTX A2000 | 3 kg

135 g taking off from your hand. DJI released its lightest and most affordable camera drone ever on 5 September 2024. We had the opportunity to test out the device beforehand, allowing us to publish our impression in time for the launch. The 4K camera drone weighs just 135 g (about 0.3 lb), and yet is capable of recording stabilised 4K videos and has a few useful tricks up its sleeve. In this hands-on review, we’ll delve into whether the product is suitable for YouTubers and hobbyist filmmakers.

Even slimmer. Honor has updated its super-slim foldable smartphone—which is now even thinner and waterproof. Inside sits lots of modern hardware including a large battery. Its camera even houses a periscope zoom lens, but there are unfortunately also a few gaps in the Magic V3's offerings.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 7.92" | 226 g

Better than the MacBook Air? With the new MagicBook Art 14, Honor offers a great subnotebook with a high-resolution OLED touchscreen and a Meteor Lake processor. The attachable webcam is also a real innovation that works excellently. Cooling is provided by a vapor chamber.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.60" | 1 kg

Still fast enough? Just over two months after the launch of the Snapdragon X Elite processors and the 10-core Snapdragon X Plus, Qualcomm has now released further ARM processors for laptops, including the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core variants with slower GPUs. We have tested the cheaper X1P-42-100.

Coherent. A Ryzen 5 8645HS, a GeForce RTX 4060 and 16 GB of RAM offer mid-range gaming power and ensure great battery life. The laptop’s hardware is rounded off by a 16:10 14.5-inch panel (2.5K, 120Hz and G-Sync support) and a USB4 port. The entire package is available for €1,449 (around US$1,600).
AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 2 kg

A better deal than the Titan 18 HX. The new Raider 18 drops many of the "unnecessary" features of the Titan 18 while keeping the same high-end CPU, GPU, and display options available. It therefore offers the same gaming and visual experience but for much cheaper prices to be an easier recommendation even for enthusiasts.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU | 18.00" | 3.6 kg

Graphic cravings from another world? Outlaws faced some criticism prior to release, but the final version was relatively well received, at least by the press. However, as our benchmark article indicates, Star Wars fans will need fairly powerful hardware to run it smoothly.

A real metal head. With a high-quality metal case, large battery, and fast charging, the OnePlus Nord 4 has the stuff to become a danger to even flagship smartphones, even though it is already available for less than 500 Euros (~$553). But the new SoC might spoil the party, so we take a more detailed look in our test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 732 | 6.74" | 199.5 g

The fastest Qualcomm chip. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16, which is currently the only laptop fitted with the fastest Snapdragon X Elite processor (X1E-84-100), has higher CPU core clock rates as well as a faster Adreno GPU. However, the slim Galaxy Book4 can only use its performance potential to a limited extent.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

Everything will be different this time, right? HTC is not completely abandoning its smartphone business in 2024 and is once again launching an upper mid-range smartphone on the market with the HTC U24 Pro. Current design is combined with old virtues such as a 3.5 mm audio port and a notification LED. Will it make the leap into the modern age?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 720 | 6.80" | 199 g

Style trumps talent. The Ayaneo Retro Power Bank features an eye-catching retro design with a Super Nintendo look and a 0.91-inch OLED display. The power bank is relatively portable and the internal 12,000 mAh battery can charge other devices with up to 45 watts. However, the tactile feel of the buttons and the plastic used for the case are of mediocre quality, and when charging two external devices at the same time, the charging power drops to 15 watts per USB-C port.

Not a visual highlight! Asus has taken over Intel's NUC division and now offers the popular mini PCs with Intel's Meteor Lake processors. This not only gives small desktop computers more CPU power but can also significantly increase 3D performance thanks to the revised iGPU. We have tested the Asus NUC 14 Pro with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H in detail and evaluated the performance based on numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | Intel Arc 7-Core iGPU | 525 g

The Wolverine V3 Pro is Razer's new flagship gamepad. As our hands-on test revealed, the controller leaves (almost) nothing more to be desired thanks to its sampling rate of almost 1,000 Hz, programmable paddles, precise Hall effect sticks and innovative Razer Pro HyperTriggers.

14-inch Asus TUF debut. The Asus TUF series is getting bigger with its new smallest member powered by the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370. It's one of the fastest 14-inch gaming laptops available so long as you can tolerate the high temperatures and fan noise.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Speedy allrounder. After the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 inside the Zenbook S16 only fulfilled its performance potential to a limited extent, we are daring to try again by taking a look at the VivoBook S 14. In doing so, this also raises the question of whether the Radeon 890M iGPU can come close to the Intel Arc 8.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Radeon 890M | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

The Solix F3800 from Anker is a massive solar generator that can even charge electric cars. We took a closer look at the monster 3,840-Wh power station which can deliver up to 9,000 watts in this hands-on review.

Whether you're connecting a single-board computer, a handheld or a smartphone, the CrowView Note allows lots of devices to be conveniently used as a laptop. At first glance, the 14-inch monitor with a keyboard and a touchpad looks just like a normal laptop—but without a processor or RAM.

The ThinkPad T480 successor. For many years, it seemed like ThinkPads of the T series would only become less modular. This ends now, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 returns to a design with two SO-DIMM slots. It is a great office laptop, even though Meteor Lake U could be faster.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Just the basics for under $700. It's one of the cheaper 15.6-inch laptops you can find without resorting to used systems running on outdated processors. It's a decent barebones experience so long as you keep your expectations in check.
Intel Core 5 120U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs | 15.60" | 1.6 kg

Debut. The manufacturer Nubia, which is known for its gaming smartphones, has entered the market of gaming laptops with its RedMagic Titan 16 Pro: Core i9, a GeForce RTX 4060 and a 16-inch display (QHD+, DCI-P3, 240 Hz, G-Sync) all promise a solid mid-range device. Our review will reveal whether this initial launch was a success.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.4 kg

Why spend a lot of money? Poco smartphones are traditionally characterized by their good price-performance ratio. The Poco F6 does not deviate from this formula either: for well under 400 euros, you can get a very fast mid-range phone with 120 Hz AMOLED, a good 50 MP camera, and fast charging with 90 watts.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 | 6.67" | 179 g

Flat 17-incher with performance problems. With the S20 laptop, Medion has launched a 17.3-inch multimedia notebook onto the market. For 1,000 euros, the complete package of the notebook available at Aldi consists of 16 GB RAM, 16:9 IPS display, a one terabyte M.2 SSD, and the built-in Intel Core Ultra 7 155H.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 17.30" | 2.1 kg

A pound of smartphone, please! The Doogee V Max Plus is certainly not a pocket smartphone, but aims to score points with its 22,000 mAhbattery and robust design. It also offers a triple camera with 200 MPix and night vision, plenty of memory and a 120 Hz IPS display. Read the test to find out whether this is enough to convince.
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | ARM Mali-G68 MP4 | 6.58" | 539 g

Ryzen AI 300 beats Meteor Lake. Asus now also offers its ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming/multimedia hybrids with the new Zen 5 processors from AMD. We have tested the version with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the dedicated GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop. It continues to feature the same wonderful 240-Hz OLED screen—as well as an annoying third fan.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Lightning fast. The TP-Link Archer BE800 uses the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard including the 6-GHz band and MLO. The router also has a modern wired setup and features two 10 Gbps ports. Plus, it looks stylish, too. Read our review to find out which compromises you need to make and why it is still a good purchase.

Powerful, premium and professional. The HP Elite 1000 family is lauded for its portability and auxiliary features that business users can appreciate. The latest Elite x360 1040 G11 continues the trend, but a bigger cooling solution probably wouldn't hurt to keep those core temperatures down.
Intel Core Ultra 7 165H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Yesterday's technology? The Galaxy Z Fold6 is the first XXL foldable with an IP48 certification. However, it seems to have missed the slimness trend that is apparent within the field of foldable phones these days. In this review, you can find out whether the Samsung phone is still worth purchasing.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 7.60" | 239 g

New paint and new SoC! Geekom took the opportunity of the recently upgraded NUC design and is now also shipping AMD SoCs in compact housing. The manufacturer is not afraid to install the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS. We took a closer look at the Geekom AX8 Pro and classified its performance based on numerous measurements and benchmarks in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | AMD Radeon 780M | 548 g

Lumia comeback. The HMD Skyline is the first smartphone from HMD with Gen2 repair capability. This means that you can easily repair the mid-range phone by yourself. But does it work, and is the HMD Skyline enjoyable to use in everyday life?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | 6.55" | 209.5 g

Ridge runner at efficiency's edge. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leverages improvements in the 4 nm Zen 5 architecture to offer excellent single-core and gaming performance on par with Intel's best 14th gen offerings, including the Core i9-14900K. While the Ryzen 7 9700X's efficiency gains make for a potent gaming PC build, AMD's current pricing strategy complicates buying decisions vis-à-vis the competition.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 27.00"

Demanding spectacle The previously published benchmark tool shows impressive graphics as well as a huge hunger for hardware for the role-playing game.

Wi-Fi 7 & 32 GB RAM. With the Yoga Slim 7x, Lenovo offers a 14-inch multimedia laptop that combines the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite with a 90-Hz OLED touchscreen. But is the good battery life enough to justify the high price and compatibility problems?
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.50" | 1.3 kg

Is this 3-year old design reaching its limits? There's no denying how versatile the Framework Laptop 13.5 can be now that it's gone through several generations of Intel and AMD CPUs without any major design changes. The improved display and integrated graphics help keep the model competitive, but the cooling solution is perhaps showing its age.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 13.50" | 1.4 kg

Gaming latecomer. Lenovo has made use of the name of its well-known Legion laptops to bring out a small tablet with a focus on gaming. The Lenovo Legion Tab aims to impress with its optimized cooling, two USB-C ports and long runtimes. How does the gaming tablet perform in the everyday life of a gamer?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 | 8.80" | 350 g

Gaming on the go. The compact Predator Helios Neo 14 aims to attract creatives and gamers. The right prerequisites are in place: a Core Ultra 9 185H, GeForce RTX 4070, 32 GB of RAM, a 14.5-inch panel (3k, sRGB, 165 Hz, G-Sync) with a 16:10 aspect ratio, Thunderbolt 4. Good battery life rounds out its total package.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 14.50" | 1.9 kg

Nothing but sound. Nothing doesn't just make smartphones—but also in-ear headphones, among other things. We tested all three models: the Nothing Ear (2) from last year, the top-of-the-range Nothing Ear and the more affordable Nothing Ear (a). Read this review to find out which ones are the best.

A significantly better price-to-performance ratio. The base variant of the new Surface Pro 11 has gone with an IPS display and the supposedly slower Snapdragon X Plus processor. In practice, you don't notice the lower performance but some constraints remain due to the ARM version of Windows.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 13.00" | 872 g

One of the fastest mini PCs! The Asus ROG NUC is an extremely compact powerhouse and is primarily aimed at gamers. The combination of Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 laptop promises a lot. We use numerous measurements and benchmarks to analyze the expected performance level and how well the compact gaming PC performed in our test course.
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 2.6 kg

We climbed up to 1,838 meters to pit two rarer high-end smartphones against each other in a photo comparison: Who managed to capture the impressive mountain scenery of the Bavarian Alps better—the Sony Xperia 1 VI or the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra?

Core i9-14900HX Raptor Lake-HX refresh. The ZBook Fury 16 series has been updated with new Raptor Lake-HX processor options for faster performance. The difference, however, is smaller than we would like to be mostly unnoticeable for most scenarios.
Intel Core i9-14900HX | NVIDIA RTX 3500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 2.6 kg

Brand-new design. If you are on the hunt for a super bright OLED screen on a smartphone for around the US$300 mark, then the Motorola Moto G85 may be the phone for you. In addition, it barely has any bezels around its display. But how did the mid-range phone do in our test?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | 6.67" | 171 g

Small but so-so. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 is one of the most compact ThinkPads with AMD Ryzen CPUs. Unfortunately, the compact size results in some compromises, which gets obvious when it comes to the CPU performance.
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U | AMD Radeon 780M | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Hyper Hyper. Poco wants to open a new chapter in the company's history with the F6 Pro. The best display, the best camera, the most power. At least for a Poco. The F6 Pro is set to be the best Poco smartphone of all time. And it breaks with a few traditions. Find out what it can do in our test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | 6.67" | 209 g

Chance your ARM. With the SPRCHRGD 14 S1, Medion has hopped aboard the Windows on ARM train: The 14-incher offers moderate emissions, long battery life, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a bright 2.8K panel (IPS, sRGB, 120 Hz, 16:10). With an asking price of around $1,400 (EUR to USD exchange rate at the time of testing), it is currently one of the more affordable Snapdragon X laptops.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Which mid-range phone has the best camera? We tested four of the best mid-range smartphones for their camera performance: the Samsung Galaxy A55, Google Pixel 8a, Xiaomi 13T, and Sony Xperia 10 VI. A clear winner emerged. Read the full report to discover which phone delivers the best photos.

A rarity The Xperia 10 VI is a small and handy smartphone. However, this mid-range mobile phone boasts a very long battery life, which is often a weak point in compact phones. Read the Sony Xperia 10 review to find out if this makes the Sony phone a worthwhile investment.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | 6.10" | 164 g

Will the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 turn out to be a cheat pack? The self-proclaimed flagship killer from Realme wants to claim the brightest screen in a smartphone and also score points with plenty of performance. Find out why the Realme GT6 is not entirely convincing in everyday use in our test report on the Realme phone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 | 6.78" | 199 g

Frugal hexa-core CPU. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is AMD's fastest 6-core processor and is based on the brand-new Zen 5 architecture. Thanks to massively improved efficiency, the new Ryzen-9000-series processors are expected to set new standards and outperform the already super efficient Ryzen 7000 processors. In this review, we have taken a closer look at its performance compared to its in-house competition and its competitors from Intel.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090

A well-rounded gaming headset. The Razer Blackshark V2 Pro (2023) has a very good microphone and decent audio quality that is only a little weak in the bass range. Thanks to its comfortable fit and unobtrusive appearance, Razer's wireless headset is not only suitable for competitive gamers, but can also be used as a general-purpose gaming headset.

Open-World meets free-to-play. Once Human combines elements from various genres, much like many other games released this year. In this article, you will find out the hard requirements you can expect from the game.

Photo specialist Sony's new Xperia I VI high-end smartphone leaves little more to be desired: It features further improved cameras, even better performance, fantastic battery life and a new, significantly brighter LTPO display. In addition, it once again offers features that no other flagship phone has. However, it still faces several weaknesses.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 | 6.50" | 192 g

A creative powerhouse. With the ProArt P16, Asus has released a powerful 16-inch laptop that combines the new AMD Zen 5 processor with the dedicated GeForce RTX 4070 laptop and 64 GB of RAM, however, its high-resolution 4K OLED touchscreen only offers a frequency of 60 Hz.
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

$1300 Snapdragon X Elite vs. $1400 Core Ultra 7. The push for Windows on ARM is getting bigger with the popular XPS 13 series now jumping on the Snapdragon Elite train. It's asking price of $1300 actually is cheaper than the Intel Core Ultra 7 model, but be prepared for some compromises related to software.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 13.40" | 1.2 kg

Powerful model outshines predecessor. We recently tested the Bluetti AC200L, an expandable power station. The powerful model has a built-in 2,048Wh battery and offers various outputs, including up to 2,400W AC. Factors you may want to consider before purchasing include the weight of the power station and a potential issue with two of the four AC outlets. In this review, we compare this AC200L with the older AC200MAX.

Back in the fold. This year's Motorola Razr+ bears an iconic name and lots has been improved on compared to its predecessor: It is now waterproof, charges faster, and it features a larger outer display and new camera system. Is this enough to keep up with the Galaxy Z Flip and co?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 | 6.90" | 189 g

Limited progress! Geekom has presented the XT13 Pro as a powerful NUC mini-PC based on an Intel Core i9-13900H. This means that Intel's Meteor Lake processors are still left out. We have analyzed how well the high-end model of the Raptor Lake H series performs against the newer processors using numerous measurements and benchmarks.
Intel Core i9-13900H | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 555 g

XMG now also without a dedicated GPU. With the new XMG Evo 15, the German manufacturer Schenker wants to tap into a new target group that wants a modern notebook without a dedicated graphics card. In addition to the excellent 500-nit IPS panel, the outstanding maintenance options with 2x SO-DIMM and 2x SSD slots stand out in particular.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 15.30" | 1.7 kg

Audio experience. Inexpensive tablets don't usually come with many surprising features. The same can't be said for the 11.5-inch Lenovo Tab Plus, as it will even make music fans happy with its powerful 26-watt sound system. Thanks to its eight JBL speakers and Dolby Atmos, the US$300 tablet boasts a better sound than considerably more expensive tablets such as the Apple iPad Pro.
Mediatek Helio G99 | ARM Mali-G57 MP2 | 11.50" | 660 g

A wonderful keyboard but only 60 Hz OLED. With the ProArt PX13, Asus has a new 13.3-inch 2-in-1 with powerful hardware in its range. In addition to the brand new AMD Zen 5 mobile processors, it also comes with a GeForce 4070 laptop. However, the OLED touchscreen only offers a 60 Hz frequency which raises questions given the high asking price. Update: Photo/video editing benchmark results added
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

For home users with no interest in AI. The refreshed Raptor Lake CPU comes in cheaper than Meteor Lake and Zen 4 albeit without an integrated NPU for local AI acceleration. The IdeaPad Slim 5 16 is almost as basic as it gets but in a reliable and focused sort of way.
Intel Core 7 150U | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs | 16.00" | 1.8 kg

Meteor Lake doesn't stand a chance against Zen 5. Around one month after the launch of Qualcomm’s latest ARM chips, AMD has now release its new Zen 5 mobile processors codenamed Strix Point. We tested out the new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with various TDPs.

AMD offers the fastest gaming iGPU. Together with its new Zen 5 mobile processors, AMD has updated its integrated graphics card as well. Top-of-the-range models such as the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 make use of the new Radeon 890M. We have performed a detailed analysis of this new iGPU inside a variety of laptops.

Takes it slowly. Medion's S10 is a slim multimedia laptop with Meteor Lake, 16 GB RAM and a vivid OLED panel (4k, DCI-P3, 16 inches) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. Praiseworthy: Its RAM can be swapped out/upgraded. This total package retails for around US$1,400.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU | 16.00" | 1.6 kg

Just a tool! HP has the Pro Mini 400 G9 series in its portfolio as a small workstation that can handle a wide range of tasks. The modular design enables many different basic configurations. In this test, we look at the HP Pro Mini 400 G9 based on the Intel Core i5-14500T, evaluate its everyday performance, and take a closer look at its efficiency.
Intel Core i5-14500T | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | 1.2 kg

Otherwordly visual treat. The Alienware AW2725DF impresses with its QHD 360 Hz Gen 3 Samsung QD-OLED panel with extremely fast response times that are sure to please competitive gamers. The AW2725DF effectively combines vibrant visuals with speedy gaming performance, but this comes with a price to match along with a few caveats.
Intel Core i9-14900K | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 | 27.00" | 10 kg

AMD Strix Point at 28 watts. The Zenbook S 16 marks Asus' first Copilot+ laptop to be fitted with AMD's new Zen 5 mobile processors. Adding to this is a 1.3-cm-flat case as well as a brilliant 120-Hz OLED display. Has this already made the Snapdragon laptops obsolete after only one month?
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | AMD Radeon 890M | 16.00" | 1.5 kg

Marathon runner. Two years after the first Snapdragon ThinkPad, Lenovo releases a new variant. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 offers excellent battery life numbers, but compatibility can still be problematic in some cases.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS | 14.00" | 1.2 kg

We measure 4,110 nits! The Honor 200 Pro aims to score points with its extremely bright OLED panel and fast charging. However, the Honor smartphone does have some weaknesses for its price range. Find out where our test report reveals shortcomings here.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Adreno 735 | 6.78" | 199 g