Reviews

76% AGM A8 Smartphone Review

Affordable outdoor smartphone. These days, many smartphones are dust and waterproof, but for real adventure trekking or working on construction sites, outdoor smartphones that can withstand even the toughest mud, dust, and stones are much better suited. A particularly affordable model is the AGM A8 from China: an outdoor smartphone for only 180 Euros ($150).
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | 5.00" | 247 g

Thomas Meyer, 20 May 2017 04:22

86% Asus ZenBook UX3410UQ (7500U, 940MX, Full HD) Laptop Review

Snazzy. With the ZenBook UX3410UQ, Asus delivers a sub-notebook in the 13.3-inch format that brings a 14-inch display. The computer scores with good features and a long battery life.
Intel Core i7-7500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, 19 May 2017 17:50

84% Dell Latitude 5289 (i5, 256GB, 8GB) Convertible Review

Flexibility and stamina. Convertible notebooks with 360° hinges have become more and more popular in the past years and even businesses have started using them. Naturally, Dell would like a piece of the pie and has consequently launched the Latitude 5289. Read our detailed review to find out why it will have a hard time asserting itself despite its convincing performance.
Intel Core i5-7300U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 1.3 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 19 May 2017 09:54

79% Teclast Tbook 16 Power 2-in-1 (x7-Z8750, 8 GB) Review

Magnesium. With its rare Atom x7-Z8750, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 6 / Windows 10 dual-boot capabilities, Teclast's Tbook 16 Power stands out against the crowd. By pushing it through our extensive test course we've found several problems along the way.
Intel Atom x7-Z8750 | Intel HD Graphics 405 (Braswell) | 11.60" | 897 g

Klaus Hinum, 19 May 2017 00:14

87% Acer Aspire V17 Nitro BE VN7-793G (7300HQ, GTX 1050 Ti, FHD) Laptop Review

Entry-level Nitro. Acer's 17.3-inch laptop offers good overall performance, decent emission levels, and a well-thought-out ports configuration. Unlike its predecessors, it does not include an optical drive anymore. Our review unit also did not include a Windows license.
Intel Core i5-7300HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 3.1 kg

Sascha Mölck, 18 May 2017 00:41

82% Aorus X3 Plus v7 (i7-7820HK, GTX 1060) Xotic PC Edition Laptop Review

Small screamer. The Aorus X3 Plus v7 brings a lot of power in a tiny package. While the internals are impressive, thermals and noise present problems. Emissions aside, the X3 Plus v7 is a capable and portable gaming notebook.
Intel Core i7-7820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 13.90" | 1.8 kg

Sam Medley, 17 May 2017 18:04

86% Fujitsu Lifebook S936 (6600U, 512 GB) PalmSecure Laptop Review

Master of Mobility. With its new flagship, Fujitsu turns towards the traveling business user for whom a mobile all-around worry-free package is worth a lot of money. It does not change anything about its core competencies that the manufacturer messes up in some details and will not keep the target audience from buying this laptop.
Intel Core i7-6600U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 16 May 2017 02:33

87% Acer TravelMate P658-G2 (7500U, 940MX, FHD) Laptop Review

A fair deal. With its latest TravelMate P658-G2 top model, Acer is certainly bringing out the big guns: SSD/HDD combo, LTE modem, 16 GB of RAM. All that comes in addition to low operating noise, decent battery life, and a three-year warranty.
Intel Core i7-7500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Sascha Mölck, 16 May 2017 00:32

Amazon Echo Dot Review

Big ears. With the Amazon Dot, we are looking at the smaller of the two speakers from the US-based retail giant. While the assistant Alexa was very convincing in the test, the power consumption and data security provided reasons for criticism.
unknown | unknown | 163 g

Daniel Schmidt, 14 May 2017 12:52

81% MSI WE72 7RJ (7700HQ, FHD, M2200) Workstation Review

Workstation with gaming roots. MSI offers mobile workstations based on its gaming laptops for quite a while now. The WE72 is a new 17-inch system, but is the implementation of a professional graphics card sufficient to satisfy demanding customers?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA Quadro M2200 | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 12 May 2017 14:31

88% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (7300U, FHD) Laptop Review

Serious business. Today we evaluate another T470s configuration; this one features an FHD anti-glare touchscreen and a somewhat more mainstream setup than our previous candidate—with a lower price to match. Find out how well it stacks up against the competition in our full review.
Intel Core i5-7300U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Steve Schardein, 12 May 2017 08:18

83% Dell Latitude 5580 (i5-7200U, HD) Laptop Review

A longitudinal update. The Latitude series has begun phasing out the proprietary E-port in favor of the more versatile Thunderbolt 3 port. Otherwise, not too much has changed from the outgoing E5570 series.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Allen Ngo, 11 May 2017 20:48

87% Gigabyte Aero 15 (7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD) Laptop Review

Slim and powerful. After the successful Aero 14, Gigabyte presents its next high-end notebook with a stylish design. Once again, the Aero 15 is attractive thanks to its slim design and long battery runtimes. Learn in this review how the device compares to its competitors from Acer, Dell, MSI, and Razer.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Florian Glaser, 11 May 2017 19:05

86% Lenovo Yoga 720-13IKB (7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

Classy and versatile! Lenovo crams energy-efficient components into their new 13-inch convertible while at the same time managing not to skimp on battery capacity. Find out what else the Yoga 720 has to offer in our extensive review.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Sebastian Bade, 10 May 2017 23:09

84% Lenovo Legion Y720 (7700HQ, Full-HD, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

A convincing concept. The equation Lenovo uses for describing their new gaming laptop does appear to make sense: power + portability = perfection. The perfection might not be absolute - but Lenovo does show that they know what a true gaming notebook is all about.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 3.1 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 08 May 2017 15:37

Prey Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Successful reboot. The "pre-Prey" from 2006 proved to be a genuine first-person shooter with its gravity components, which players long remembered. After discontinuing the originally planned Prey 2, the publisher Bethesda has announced a reorientation of the franchise in 2017. We checked the PC version's performance.

Florian Glaser, 07 May 2017 21:25

88% Dell Latitude 12 5285 2-in-1 Convertible Review

Deja Vu. To the casual observer, the Dell Latitude 12 5285 2-in-1 bears more than a passing resemblance to Microsoft's well-established Surface Pro 4. From the screen size to the overall dimensions and looks down to the accessories like the detachable keyboard and active stylus - the tablet/convertible is a spitting image on many, but not all levels.
Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.30" | 1.2 kg

Bernhard Pechlaner, 07 May 2017 20:28

Inateck 45 Watt Portable USB-C Power Adapter Review

The Inateck 45-Watt power adapter is a small, compact USB-C wall charger for laptops, tablets, or smartphones. We are testing it with various end devices and are comparing it with the 90-Watt USB-C power adapter that is included with the current MacBook Pro 15.

Klaus Hinum, 07 May 2017 17:21

87% Honor 8 Pro Smartphone Review

On to new pastures. Huawei has delivered one of its best flagship smartphones yet with the latest Honor 8 Pro. You can find out in our detailed review, how the most powerful Honor device of all times fares in the comparison with well-known competitors of the high-end segment.
HiSilicon Kirin 960 | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | 5.70" | 184 g

Marcus Herbrich, 07 May 2017 01:37

85% Acer TravelMate TMX349-G2-M-5625 Laptop Review

Remake with a turbo-SSD. Acer issues a Kaby Lake upgrade for their slim TravelMate in an inconspicuous aluminum case. It is faster, and its battery runs for up to 14 hours. The 512 GB SSD storage is not only massive, but it is also extremely fast. With the rest of the equipment, like the IPS screen, a fast processor, the backlit keyboard and a three-year warranty, Acer holds up their established class.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Florian Schaar, 06 May 2017 23:26

87% Microsoft Surface Book with Performance Base (GTX 965M) Convertible Review

Pumped up. Is premium getting even better? Nvidia’s current Pascal GPU didn’t make it into the new Surface Book but Microsoft managed to fit a Maxwell chip under the hood that should offer plenty of performance. Or does it?
Intel Core i7-6600U | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M | 13.50" | 1.7 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 04 May 2017 20:42

85% Alienware 17 R4 (7820HK, QHD, GTX 1080) Laptop Review

Bigger, faster, louder. It's not often that a notebook gains weight and girth in successive generations. In this case, the new Alienware 17 R4 utilizes the extra space wisely for an overall stronger experience that more than makes up for the added mass.
Intel Core i7-7820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.4 kg

Allen Ngo, 04 May 2017 10:48

91% Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Tablet Review

One for everything. It has been quite a while since Samsung has upgraded its premium tablet. We were therefore eager to see how the new device, which is equipped with a lot of features and even the S Pen, performs. The tablet can convince in our review, but Samsung cannot keep its premium promise in all areas.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 9.70" | 434 g

Daniel Schmidt, 03 May 2017 21:53

83% Lenovo Moto G5 Smartphone Review

The next generation. With its latest reincarnation, the Moto G tries to lure us with good value for money and a charming appearance. Our in-depth review is going to reveal whether or not the fifth generation Moto G is once again going to tread in its predecessor's footsteps and become yet another compelling midrange Moto smartphone.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.00" | 144.5 g

Florian Wimmer, 02 May 2017 06:55

85% Dell Precision 5520 (E3-1505M, UHD) Workstation Review

Professional luxury. Dell’s well-regarded XPS 15 has a professional-grade counterpart in the Precision 5520. But can this ultrathin looker defy physics and keep up with the heavy demands of a mobile workstation?
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 | NVIDIA Quadro M1200 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Steve Schardein, 28 Apr 2017 21:05

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (Core i7, 4K, 940MX) Laptop Review

High Resolution. In our recently published extensive test, the Lenovo ThinkPad T570 could mostly convince us. However, as in the previous generation, the Full HD display gave reason for complaint. In this test update, we will see whether the 4K-display variant can remedy the weakness of the more affordable configuration.
Intel Core i7-7500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 15.60" | 2 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 28 Apr 2017 21:02

85% Lenovo ThinkPad 13 (Core i3-7100U, Full HD) Laptop Review

Entry-level update. Intel's Kaby Lake platform has been appearing on more and more notebooks, and now Lenovo has updated the ThinkPad 13 with the 7th Generation processors. Does the new platform bring enough of a performance increase to warrant an upgrade?
Intel Core i3-7100U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Sam Medley, 25 Apr 2017 08:20

87% Dell Latitude 14 7414 Rugged Extreme (6200U, HD) Laptop Review

Solid as a rock. Dell´s robust 14-inch withstands dust, liquids, drops and heat. Not only does this laptop offer tough looks, but also potent hardware, lots of ports and a laudable stamina.
Intel Core i5-6300U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 14.00" | 3.7 kg

Sascha Mölck, 25 Apr 2017 07:41

77% Samsung Odyssey NP800G5M (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Not an epic tale. The new Samsung Odyssey could have knocked it out of the park. Instead, it is your average entry-level system with no standout features to separate it from the growing gaming crowd except for its horrendously loud fan noise.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2017 23:07

External USB-C SSD review – The best external SSD for the new MacBook Pro and Windows competitors

We review modern USB-C SSDs from Samsung (T3), WD (G|Drive), Angelbird (SSD2go PKT), SanDisk (Extreme 900) and a USB 3.1 USB-C case for M.2-SSDs from DeLock. Which drive is the fastest and how much power do they consume? We will answer these questions in the following article.

Klaus Hinum, 24 Apr 2017 08:33

82% ZTE Blade V8 Smartphone Review

Big mid-range. The Chinese manufacturer enters the next round in the fight for the low-price crown with the ZTE Blade V8. At a current RRP of 269 Euros (~$291), the new device sounds like a bargain and the technical specifications let the heart beat faster. Read whether this sense of delight can be maintained throughout the test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | 5.20" | 142 g

Niklas Böhm, 23 Apr 2017 14:48

82% Dell Latitude 3189 (N4200, HD) Convertible Review

Made to be robust! Dell has combined an 11.6-inch laptop with an energy-efficient CPU. According to the manufacturer, this combination should enable the notebook to survive an entire day at school. We have decided to take a closer look at these claims. Find out whether the Latitude 3189 can keep what it promises in our detailed review.
Intel Pentium N4200 | Intel HD Graphics 505 | 11.60" | 1.4 kg

Sebastian Bade, 22 Apr 2017 22:49

83% Asus FX553VD (7700HQ, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Searching for the Exceptional. We are taking the Asus FX553VD into our test regimen and evaluate if the FX553 lives up to Asus' motto "in search of incredible," or whether Asus has to continue to search. Compared to its sibling model which is equipped with a GTX 1060 at almost the same price, can the notebook collect enough positive arguments for a purchase?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Christian Hintze, 22 Apr 2017 21:07

80% Dell Latitude 3180 (N4200, HD) Laptop Review

Long-lasting. The 11.6-inch Latitude comes with a fast SSD, silently running system, and long battery life. Dell demands quite a high price for the laptop. Approximately 580 Euros (gross, ~$622) is due. The Windows 10 Pro operating system is a major reason for this price level.
Intel Pentium N4200 | Intel HD Graphics 505 | 11.60" | 1.6 kg

Sascha Mölck, 22 Apr 2017 20:48

80% Lenovo E31-80 (6200U, HD) Laptop Review

Mobile companion. Lenovo's 13.3-inch laptop delivers good battery runtimes, a solid-state disk and a quiet system noise. It uses Windows 10 Pro as the operating system. The incorporated display is not convincing.
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.6 kg

Sascha Mölck, 21 Apr 2017 20:25

81% Lenovo V510-15IKB (7200U, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Without stamina. With the V510-15IKB, Lenovo offers a quiet 15.6-inch device for work. It is well equipped: Among others, it comes with a Kaby Lake processor, an SSD, Windows 10 Pro, and an IPS display. However, the battery runtimes are disappointing.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 21 Apr 2017 11:04

87% Lenovo ThinkPad L570 (7200U, Full HD) Laptop Review

Kaby Lake upgrade. The ThinkPad L570 is first and foremost a Kaby Lake upgrade. The new CPU generation brings a slight improvement in performance and is responsible for the considerable increase in battery runtime. Our test unit is sold without an operating system.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, 19 Apr 2017 22:45

79% HP Pavilion 15t-bc200 X7P44AV (7700HQ, UHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

A sharper image… The latest Pavilion 15t to make the trip through our labs features all the same amenities of the previous configuration, but accompanied now instead by a higher-resolution display. Could this be what the Pavilion needed to earn top marks?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Steve Schardein, 17 Apr 2017 04:18

86% Lenovo ThinkPad T570 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review

More compact. Lenovo has equipped its 15-inch business classic with a new case and offers an attractive package in many areas. However, there are still some performance bugs, and the Chinese manufacturer is still using a mediocre Full HD panel.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 16 Apr 2017 14:58

85% Acer Aspire VX5-591G (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

Limited fun. Actually, Acer's new multimedia laptop designed for gaming is convincing in most aspects - only that the conventional hard drive does not really match to the high-performance technology and it really slowed things down in the test. We recommend opting for another version or retrofitting it with an SSD.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 16 Apr 2017 10:17

85% Huawei P10 Lite Smartphone Review

Clever alternative. The Huawei P10 Lite mid-range smartphone costs only about half as much as the Huawei P10 with a Leica camera, but has otherwise much in common with the high-end meteorite. Our test shows what ultimately is the difference and who should choose which of the P10 models.
HiSilicon Kirin 658 | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 | 5.20" | 146 g

Manuel Masiero, 15 Apr 2017 21:06

88% HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 (Core i5, Full HD) Convertible Review

A true favorite! HP’s EliteBook series stands for high-end business laptops. In this review, you will find out if HP can follow up on their promises with this EliteBook x360 1030 G2.
Intel Core i5-7300U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Sebastian Bade, 14 Apr 2017 08:16

77% Nomu S30 Smartphone Review

Robust multimedia companion. With the S30, Nomu offers a smartphone equipped with powerful technology that, due to its low price in relation to the hardware offered, makes for a competitor to affordable multimedia and outdoor smartphones that should not be underestimated.
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.50" | 260 g

Benjamin Gärtner, 14 Apr 2017 05:33

85% Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review

A fiery temper within a compact design. If the largest PC manufacturer had it their way, the Lenovo X270 would become the ultimate mobile companion. In our detailed review, you will find out why there might be better alternatives after all, and why Lenovo should change a few things for the next ThinkPad X2xx.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 1.4 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Apr 2017 18:33

73% Asus X555DA (A10-8700P, FHD) Laptop Review

Slow and outdated. AMD's Carrizo platform has not aged well. Performance is slower than a U-class Intel processor while offering shorter battery life and an overall poorer experience.
AMD A10-8700P | AMD Radeon R6 (Carrizo) | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Allen Ngo, 13 Apr 2017 09:38

89% Razer Blade 2017 (GTX 1060, 7700HQ, Full-HD) Laptop Review

I Am What I Am. The Razer Blade combines great performance with good mobility and a healthy dose of design. The result is an appealing notebook which weighs in at less than 2 kg and measures less than 20 mm thick. The price is not for the faint of the heart, however.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

J. Simon Leitner, 12 Apr 2017 04:02

84% Asus ASUSPRO P4540UQ (7200U, 940MX, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Untiring. Asus is also active in the area of business notebooks. The well-equipped 15.6-inch model ASUSPRO P4540UQ challenges the established models of the competition. In terms of battery runtimes, Asus can score a victory.
Intel Core i5-7200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Sascha Mölck, 10 Apr 2017 17:39

X62 Laptop Review

A Rejuvenated Classic? The X62 is a third-party custom-made successor to Lenovo's beloved X61 sub-notebook. Upgraded with a 5th generation Intel chipset and rare 4:3 SXGA+ IPS display, does the X62 meet the high standards its ThinkPad heritage demands among modern competitors? Or is it an amateurish disappointment that is best left in the past?
Intel Core i5-5200U | Intel HD Graphics 5500 | 12.10" | 1.2 kg

Douglas Black, 10 Apr 2017 04:36

79% Asus ZenFone Go Smartphone Review

Go, ZenFone, go! Even lower mid-range devices have to have special features today. This is why Asus' ZenFone Go comes with an ergonomic design, HD screen, and removable battery. In this report, we will clarify if the affordable ZenFone Go is convincing.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 | 5.00" | 135 g

Florian Wimmer, 10 Apr 2017 02:33

83% HTC U Play Smartphone Review

Play nice. HTC's U Play is a mid-range smartphone with a very nice casing and some highlights: for example, HTC installs a personal assistant called Sense Companion. But is the U Play's everyday suitability also convincing?
Mediatek Helio P10 MT6755 | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | 5.20" | 145 g

Florian Wimmer, 10 Apr 2017 02:29

87% Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 370 (7200U, FHD) Convertible Review

Getting the hang of it. The ThinkPad Yoga 370 is Lenovo’s first 13.3-inch laptop in its ThinkPad Yoga series and is an attempt to simplify the line-up. Our extensive review shows how Lenovo succeeded and why we liked the ThinkPad Yoga 370.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 10 Apr 2017 00:33

81% Nexoc G739 (Clevo N870HK1) Laptop Review

Large entry-level gamer. The Nexoc G739 is a 17.3-inch laptop with a strong Kaby Lake Core-i7 and the new Pascal GPU GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. But the downside of the good performance is high emissions.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Apr 2017 18:57

86% Gigabyte Aero 14 (7700HQ, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

Breezy marathon runner. The Aero 14 is Gigabyte's first attempt at a mobile gaming laptop. The recipe for this seems quite simple, really. Start with high-end hardware, a well-made aluminum case, add a WQHD display and season to taste with a surprisingly capable battery. This much we can tell already: it performs very well but even this jack of all trades doesn't come without compromises.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 14.00" | 1.9 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 08 Apr 2017 07:58

87% Dell Latitude 7480 (7600U, FHD) Laptop Review

Business as usual. With its redesigned chassis, lighter weight and much-improved battery life, the upper-class Latitude once again ticks all the right check boxes when it comes to business notebooks. The 14-inch 7480 is equipped with current-generation hardware, offers great performance and features a top-notch keyboard. Coil whine is very noticeable, however.
Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Bernie Pechlaner, 06 Apr 2017 19:09

79% ODYS Vario Pro 12 (Z8350, HD) Convertible Review

Pen input. The convertible from Odys brings an active pen with it which allows simple use of the Windows Ink functionality. This is accompanied by a quiet operation, good battery runtimes, and an IPS screen. With a price tag of around 260 Euros (~$276) the device is also affordable.
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 11.60" | 1.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 06 Apr 2017 06:37

86% HP Spectre x360 13 (7500U, 4K UHD) Convertible Review

Spectre spectacle. HP introduced the redesigned Spectre x360 FHD last November with the promise of a 4K UHD version in early 2017. The manufacturer has finally delivered with the Spectre x360 13-ac033dx, though the 4K SKU will cost a hefty $1600 USD.
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg

Allen Ngo, 06 Apr 2017 06:27

90% Apple iPad (2017) Tablet Review

Just recycling? Apple did not even hold a keynote for its latest tablet model. All we got was a press release. We think: That is enough for the Apple iPad (2017), because it is a very good tablet – and finally for a fair price.
Apple A9 | Apple A9 / PowerVR GT7600 | 9.70" | 478 g

Patrick Afschar Kaboli, 05 Apr 2017 18:34

Intel SSD 600p 512 GB Review: The Entry-Level NVMe SSD

Faster than SATA? In our review, the Intel SSD 600p with 512 GB must prove itself against the competition. You will find out in this test report, how the entry-level NVMe-m.2-SSD with SM2260 controller fares.
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (Desktop)

Klaus Hinum, 05 Apr 2017 18:31

78% Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Smartphone Review

Striking Update. Samsung's latest reincarnation of its hip mid-range Galaxy A3 smartphone not only features an updated glass and metal unibody design but also significant improvements under the hood, for example increased processing power and improved camera performance. Will this be enough to show its competitors who's the boss?
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 | 4.70" | 138 g

Manuel Masiero, 04 Apr 2017 22:27

AMD Ryzen 7 1700, 1700X & 1800X Review

We reviewed three new Ryzen CPUs and will talk about some rather controversial reviews as well as basics of the new Zen architecture.

Silvio Werner, Klaus Hinum, 04 Apr 2017 08:43

85% Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720 (7500U, QHD) Convertible Laptop Review

3:2 Surface. With its QHD+ display and Kaby Lake 15-watt SOC, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Miix 720 represents formidable competition for the Microsoft Surface. But the unbalanced fans and low-quality microphone spoil the 12-inch model for us.
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.00" | 1.2 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 03 Apr 2017 03:45

78% Toshiba Satellite Pro R50-C (6006U, HD) Laptop Review

Office worker. With its Satellite Pro R50-C-16V, Toshiba presents a quiet, 15.6-inch office device that hardly heats up. A Core i3 processor from the Skylake generation provides the necessary computing power. The Windows 10 Pro operating system boosts the laptop's price to almost 500 Euros (~$534).
Intel Core i3-6006U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Sascha Mölck, 02 Apr 2017 20:30

74% Lenovo IdeaPad 110-15ACL (A8-7410, HD) Laptop Review

No stamina. Lenovo's 15.6-inch laptop is available for approximately 350 Euros (~$372). The laptop's highlights are its 1-TB hard drive and 8 GB of working memory. However, buyers will have to accept a low-performance APU and a short battery life.
AMD A8-7410 | AMD Radeon R5 (Beema/Carrizo-L) | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 01 Apr 2017 20:40

86% HP EliteBook 850 G4 (Core i5, Full HD) Laptop Review

A tradition of poor angles. HP sent out its updated EliteBooks to fight for the affection of business users and the hearts and minds of big business purchasing managers alike. Our extensive review is going to reveal whether they will be won over by the EliteBook 850 G4 or whether HP has once again cut corners and skimped on that one particular part the way they already did with its predecessor.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Apr 2017 20:36

84% Fujitsu LifeBook A557 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review

A solid office device! With the introduction of the ULV processors into Fujitsu's LifeBooks, they had to suffer some losses in terms of performance. In this short test we have summarized for you whether things are looking up again with the new Kaby Lake processors.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Sebastian Bade, 31 Mar 2017 19:56

86% HP Spectre 13 (Core i7, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Who has the slimmest one? With a "thickness" of just 10 millimeters (~0.4 in), HP's Spectre is even slimmer than some tablets. After its launch in 2016, the laptop has been updated slightly technically. We have summarized how HP's silver Spectre scores in this report.
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.1 kg

Sebastian Bade, 31 Mar 2017 07:27

73% Lenovo B Smartphone Review

A Lenovo for first-time smartphone users. The Lenovo B smartphone is already available for less than 100 Euros (~$108). Its fixed-focus camera or TN display may cause disappointment, but at least there is LTE and a replaceable battery. Whether this is enough to top other low-cost smartphones, we'll clarify in the following test.
Mediatek MT6735M | ARM Mali-T720 | 4.50" | 144 g

Florian Wimmer, 30 Mar 2017 09:15

85% Schenker XMG U507 (Clevo P751DM2-G) Laptop Review

Maintenance-friendly.High-performance gaming laptops can be found a dime a dozen. However, many devices are disappointing when it comes to the cleaning and upgrading options under the hood. The XMG U507 by Schenker Technologies aims to do a better job in this respect and allows its customers to tinker in many aspects. We put the 15-inch laptop through our extensive test course.
Intel Core i7-7700K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 3.6 kg

Florian Glaser, 29 Mar 2017 18:52

76% HP Pavilion 17t (7700HQ, UHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Pascal Pavilion Premiere… A UHD configuration of the Pavilion 17t-ab200 we reviewed last month has made it through our labs… but are the extra display panel perks enough to put it over the top?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 17.30" | 3 kg

Steve Schardein, 29 Mar 2017 18:36

Mass Effect Andromeda Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Wooden effect. About five years after the last part of the Mass Effect trilogy, EA risks restarting its jam-packed narrative and extremely successful role-playing game series. As beautiful as the largest part of the graphics may be, the game unfortunately fails in one of the most important atmosphere-giving elements, namely body and face animations. Our benchmark-check primarily focuses on the performance with laptop and desktop GPUs.

Florian Glaser, 29 Mar 2017 16:51

77% Jumper EZBook 3 (N3350, FHD) Laptop Review

MacBook Air clone. Jumper updates its EZBook to the latest Apollo Lake platform with a Celeron N3350 dual-core SoC. A matte Full HD panel, low weight and, above all, its low price promise an interesting total package. Find out what compromises this little laptop has to make in the report.
Intel Celeron N3350 | Intel HD Graphics 500 | 14.10" | 1.2 kg

Klaus Hinum, 28 Mar 2017 18:19

78% Lenovo Yoga 510-14AST (A9-9410, HD) Convertible Review

Disappointing screen. Lenovo's 14-inch convertible carries a price tag of around 500 Euros (~$533). The buyer gets a Stoney Ridge APU with a solid-state drive, and 4 GB of working memory. Lenovo ruins the overall good impression by installing a viewing angle dependent TN panel.
AMD A9-9410 | AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) | 14.00" | 1.8 kg

Sascha Mölck, 27 Mar 2017 20:59

84% MSI GS63VR 7RF (7700HQ, 4K UHD, GTX 1060) Laptop Review

Stealth gamer. The first generation GS60 was infamous for its loud fans and hot temperatures. Now that the second generation GS63VR has been made available with more power efficient Kaby Lake and Pascal options, the super-thin MSI series has been a lot easier to recommend.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 15.60" | 1.9 kg

Allen Ngo, 26 Mar 2017 19:26

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2017 (Core i7, Full-HD) Laptop Review

New business benchmark? The 2017 ThinkPad X1 Carbon is already the 5th generation of the extremely portable business laptop. Lenovo not only equips its flagship device with modern Kaby Lake processors, but also uses a completely reworked chassis including modern ports. Update: The review is now complete.
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.1 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 26 Mar 2017 00:00

87% HTC U Ultra Smartphone Review

The comeback? The U Ultra flagship smartphone is to pave the way for HTC's desperately needed comeback. This might even be successful with an intelligent assistant, high-quality audio technology, and a second screen. However, some test results rouse doubt after all. Find out what we ultimately think in the following report.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | 5.70" | 170 g

Florian Wimmer, 25 Mar 2017 11:27

79% HP Pavilion 15t X7P44AV (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Budget-friendly gaming. HP's Pavilion 15 features a no-frills design and comes in many different configurations. Equipped with a quad-core CPU and a dedicated GPU, the multimedia allrounder is more than adequate for casual gaming as well.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Bernhard Pechlaner, 25 Mar 2017 06:15

84% Asus Strix GL702VS (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1070) Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review

Hot stuff! The Asus GL702VS is one of many options for gamers hunting power in a portable package. Equipped with high-end components in a relatively thin and light chassis, the notebook brings high details in modern titles without breaking backs. Can the device keep its cool, or will it melt under pressure?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.9 kg

Sam Medley, 24 Mar 2017 20:05

80% Teclast Tbook 10s (x5-Z8350, FHD) Convertible Review

Dual-OS convertible. After Chuwi's Hi10 Pro has recently passed our test course, we have yet another low-budget tablet with dual-boot functionality from the manufacturer Teclast called Tbook 10s in the test. Find out which of the two has the lead in our report.
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 574 g

Marcus Herbrich, 24 Mar 2017 18:03

79% Acer Switch V 10 SW5 (x5-Z8350) Convertible Review

Long-lasting. Acer's 10.1-inch convertible Windows laptop carries a price tag of about 360 Euros (~$390). The little device runs silently and offers a long battery life. It is also equipped with a Type C USB port (USB 3.1 Gen 1).
Intel Atom x5-Z8350 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 1.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 24 Mar 2017 17:45

87% HP EliteBook 725 G4 (A12-9800B, Full-HD) Notebook Review

Bristol Ridge business.HP's 12.5-inch EliteBook is powered by an AMD APU. Thus, HP is one of the few manufacturers that still use AMD's APUs in the business sector. The APU is supported by an IPS panel, NVMe SSD, and LTE modem. Unfortunately, the laptop fan emits a subtle whistling sound.
AMD PRO A12-9800B | AMD Radeon R7 (Bristol Ridge) | 12.50" | 1.3 kg

Sascha Mölck, 24 Mar 2017 10:30

86% Fujitsu LifeBook U757 (7200U, FHD) Laptop Review

For mouse users, part II. After recently having tested the Lifebook U747, the U757 has found its way into our test labs. Read in our in-depth report whether the U757 receives a purchase recommendation.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 1.7 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Mar 2017 18:32

87% HP EliteBook 840 G4 (7200U, Full HD) Laptop Review

Hardly any changes. HP now ships its business notebooks with Kaby Lake processors as well, but the rest is pretty much unchanged. This is also the case for the display, which is quite bright, but it disappoints in all other areas.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 23 Mar 2017 18:26

87% Lenovo ThinkPad 13 2017 (Core i7, Full-HD) Laptop Review

A worthy successor? Following Lenovo’s delivery of a good outcome in the business sector with its ThinkPad 13 last year, the manufacturer now sends the successor based on Kaby Lake CPUs into the race. We examined whether Lenovo is successful and has listened to our complaints concerning the predecessor.
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Sebastian Bade, 22 Mar 2017 18:12

85% Schenker Technologies XMG P407 (Clevo P641HK1) Notebook Review

Compact gamer. Schenker's 14-inch device runs all games smoothly on the matte IPS display. The features are good as well, with an NVMe SSD and HDD combination, 16 GB of RAM, and a good keyboard on-board. An LTE/UMTS modem can also be installed in the computer if needed.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile | 14.00" | 2.1 kg

Sascha Mölck, 22 Mar 2017 18:07

78% ZTE Blade A510 Smartphone Review

Photo expert in the low-cost sector? The Chinese manufacturer ZTE advertises its latest entry-level smartphone Blade A510 as the absolutely best choice for price-conscious buyers wanting first-rate photos and videos. Find out just how good the rear-facing, 13-MP camera in the low-cost handset really is in our in-depth review.
Mediatek MT6735P | ARM Mali-T720 | 5.00" | 130 g

Marcus Herbrich, 21 Mar 2017 17:31

88% Toshiba Portégé X20W (7600U, 512 GB) Convertible Review

360 degrees on a diet. Toshiba saves in terms of weight. The X20W is lighter than every other 360-degree convertible and even lighter than most tablets with a keyboard dock. Do stability and cooling come up short?
Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 1 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 21 Mar 2017 10:07

79% Doogee Shoot 1 Smartphone Review

Are two always better than one? Dual-camera systems are no longer restricted to high-end smartphones - not in a year as technologically sophisticated as 2017. Now even entry-level models can boast of back cameras with two modules: enter the Shoot 1 model from the Chinese manufacturer Doogee. But is the second camera in the low-budget device really a boon? Our comprehensive review reveals the answer.
Mediatek MT6737T | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.50" | 167 g

Marcus Herbrich, 20 Mar 2017 04:10

85% Eurocom Tornado F5 Killer Edition (i5-7600K, 4K UHD, GTX 1080, MSI 16L13) Laptop Review

Notebook gaming with desktop Kaby Lake. A notebook equipped with a standard LGA 1151 socket may sound super-powerful, but the benefits are minimal compared to the drawbacks that entail.
Intel Core i5-7600K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 15.60" | 3.1 kg

Allen Ngo, 19 Mar 2017 07:02

Ghost Recon Wildlands Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

GTA meets Far Cry. Ubisoft launches the next action highlight right after For Honor. A group of special forces is fighting against a Bolivian drug cartel in Ghost Recon Wildlands. We test how different notebook GPUs can handle the open world title.

Florian Glaser, 18 Mar 2017 20:13

87% Acer Predator 17 X (7820HK, FHD, GTX 1080) Laptop Review

It's getting hot! The Acer Predator X is the extremely powerful "luxury edition" of the regular Predator 17. Are the components well-balanced and is the performance sufficient for a spot in our Top 10 ranking?
Intel Core i7-7820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.3 kg

Sebastian Bade, 17 Mar 2017 23:18

88% Schenker Technologies XMG U727 (Clevo P870KM-GS) Laptop Review

A tower PC dressed up as a notebook. While most manufacturers’ gaming laptops feature mobile processors and a soldered-on GPU, Schenker Technologies have taken a different route with their 17-inch XMG U727 and equipped the mammoth with a desktop CPU and an MXM graphics card. Whether this approach is successful or not is the subject of our review.
Intel Core i7-7700K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 5 kg

Florian Glaser, 17 Mar 2017 17:37

79% Lenovo Moto E3 Smartphone Review

Moto Cheap. The affordable Moto E3 is an entry-level smartphone with a water-resistant finish and relatively large battery. The budget of 130 Euros (~$140, RRP) is quite tight but Lenovo is a specialist in offering a lot of smartphone for little money...
Mediatek MT6735P | ARM Mali-T720 | 5.00" | 141 g

Florian Wimmer, 16 Mar 2017 18:47

83% Honor 6X Smartphone Review

Good and affordable. Although Honor's 6X does not cost much, it is a serious competition for considerably more expensive smartphones in terms of configuration and performance. It is even equipped with a dual-camera. Our review reveals how the Android phone of Huawei's subsidiary Honor fares in our tests.
HiSilicon Kirin 655 | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 | 5.50" | 162 g

Manuel Masiero, 15 Mar 2017 09:17

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T470s (Core i7, WQHD) Laptop Review

High-end business. We review the top-tier configuration of the new Lenovo ThinkPad T470s. Besides a healthy amount of memory as well as storage and a new Kaby Lake processor, the Chinese manufacturer also implements a brighter WQHD panel. We are a bit surprised by the weak cooling performance, because the ULV processor cannot utilize its full potential. Update: BIOS 1.07, Verdict, Rating
Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Mar 2017 00:00

80% Asus ROG Strix GL553VD (7700HQ, FHD, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Pricey budget gamer. Budget gaming notebooks are becoming increasingly popular thanks to GPUs like the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, and Asus has decided to throw their hat into the budget ring with the GL553VD. The notebook packs modest hardware into a well-built chassis with some nice extras, but are these factors worth the additional cost?
Intel Core i7-7700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.5 kg

Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2017 05:31

79% Archos 50 Saphir Smartphone Review

Hard shell – slow core? The 50 Saphir from the French manufacturer Archos is a robust smartphone for harsh environments. The smartphone is not the most powerful of its kind, but it provides a lot of stamina in return.
Mediatek MT6737T | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | 5.00" | 222 g

Andreas Osthoff, 13 Mar 2017 18:16

87% Dell Latitude 7280 (7600U, FHD) Laptop Review

Smaller and sleeker. Dell’s latest 7000 series ultraportable migrates even further toward high-end consumer-grade luxury, even while maintaining most of what sets a business-grade machine apart from its mass market brethren. Does it remain a top contender?
Intel Core i7-7600U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 1.3 kg

Steve Schardein, 12 Mar 2017 19:13

87% Fujitsu Lifebook U747 Notebook Review

For mouse users. In the highly competitive business market, Fujitsu aims to convince the purchasing teams of big companies with its new Lifebook U747. Our comprehensive test report reveals whether this succeeds in view of the strong competition.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 14.00" | 1.4 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Mar 2017 14:57

85% Asus ZenBook UX310UA (7500U, Full HD) Laptop Review

A beautiful machine! Asus isn't letting their products fall behind the times: the ZenBook series is now available with processors from the new Kaby Lake generation. Read on to find out how much of a performance boost the upgrade provides.
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.4 kg

Sebastian Bade, 10 Mar 2017 21:16