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May 31, 2018
Gigaset GS270 Plus Smartphone Review

80% Gigaset GS270 Plus Smartphone Review

Notebookcheck.com tests the Gigaset GS270 Plus, a smartphone powered by a MediaTek MT6750 and an ARM Mali-T860 MP2. The 5.2-inch device has 3 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The GS270 Plus is available off contract.
Mediatek MT6750, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.2", 160 g
Mike Wobker, 31 May 2018 18:45
HP EliteBook 840 G5 (i7-8550U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

88% HP EliteBook 840 G5 (i7-8550U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Privacy screen at the touch of a button.When it comes to Hewlett Packard's top-of-the-line model from their EliteBook 840 G5 series, the manufacturer is not fiddling about. On board you will find a very bright IPS display with a privacy screen, an LTE modem, 32 GB of RAM and an NVMe SSD. HP appears to have set their sights somewhat lower in terms of battery life—some of the competition has more to offer here.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 31 May 2018 11:24
Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop (i5-7300HQ, GTX 1060, Full HD) Review

85% Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop (i5-7300HQ, GTX 1060, Full HD) Review

Insider tip. The Chinese electronics manufacturer, which was known in the past mainly for its smartphones, now offers a powerful high-end notebook for its home market. The Mi Gaming Laptop scores with an especially good price-performance ratio. For less than 1500 Euros (~$1732), you can get a GeForce GTX 1060, a quad-core-CPU, and a Full HD panel. Is it worth importing?
Intel Core i5-7300HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 31 May 2018 02:24
May 29, 2018
Lenovo Flex 6 11 (Celeron N4000) Convertible Review

77% Lenovo Flex 6 11 (Celeron N4000) Convertible Review

Flexibility for $280. The Flex 6 11 tries to be both an inexpensive Windows tablet and a laptop all at once. It does the job decently enough for a Celeron-based system, but the subpar display leaves a lot to be desired even at this low price range.
Intel Celeron N4000, UHD Graphics 600, 11.6", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 29 May 2018 17:13
Dell Latitude 3490 (Core i5, FHD) Laptop Review

84% Dell Latitude 3490 (Core i5, FHD) Laptop Review

Affordable office worker. Expensive laptops are in vogue but spending a lot of money on a notebook is not suitable for everyone. Hence, manufacturers bring budget workhorse devices to the market, like the Dell Latitude 3490. Find out in this review whether Dell has succeeded with their new budget Latitude.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 29 May 2018 14:34
Nokia 8 Sirocco

82% Nokia 8 Sirocco Smartphone Review

A smartphone for fans of design? The Nokia 8 Sirocco has an unusual name and unusual looks. Can the high-end phone please the crowd or is mainly interesting for fans of design? Let us find out in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 5.5", 176 g
Florian Wimmer, 29 May 2018 08:21
May 28, 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone Review

88% Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone Review

First League. A Snapdragon 845 SoC, up to 8 GB of RAM, a dual camera system, and a 6-inch display - with its first-rate equipment, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S enters the direct competition against the top dogs such as the Apple iPhone X. Our test shows whether the current Xiaomi flagship can really stir up the smartphone high-end.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 5.99", 189 g
Manuel Masiero, 28 May 2018 17:28
May 27, 2018
Nokia 1

75% Nokia 1 Smartphone Review

Little number 1. The Nokia 1 is the entry-level model into the world of smartphones: under 100 Euros (~$115), a small format, and even a replaceable battery. Find out in this review whether the Nokia 1 is good enough for everyday use.
Mediatek MT6737, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 4.5", 131 g
Florian Wimmer, 27 May 2018 20:10
May 24, 2018
Asus TUF FX504GD (Core i5-8300H, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

79% Asus TUF FX504GD (Core i5-8300H, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Starter gamer. Asus has made its inexpensive FX series even more affordable by reducing the battery capacity, GPU power, and number of ports. The end result is definitely easier on the wallet, but the TN display and primary HDD drag down the system.
Intel Core i5-8300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 May 2018 23:30
HP ZBook 14u G5 (i7-8550U, Pro WX 3100) Workstation Review

81% HP ZBook 14u G5 (i7-8550U, Pro WX 3100) Workstation Review

Based on the EliteBook. The HP ZBook series has been updated to Intel Kaby Lake Refresh processors. HP has also significantly changed the design and is one which we have already seen during our recent EliteBook 840 G5 review. The ZBook 14u G5 should be able to provide enough computing power thanks to its AMD Polaris GPU. Find out whether HP has achieved this in our HP ZBook 14u G5 review.
Intel Core i7-8550U, AMD Radeon Pro WX 3100, 14", 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 24 May 2018 19:30
Aorus X5 v8

87% Aorus X5 v8 (i7-8850H, GTX 1070, Full HD) Laptop Review

Praiseworthy six cores. Gigabyte equipped the 2018 version of the Aorus X5 with a hexa-core CPU belonging to Intel's Coffee Lake series. The CPU is accompanied by a GeForce GTX 1070 and a 144 Hz display. Find out in our review whether the 15-inch laptop is on a par with other gaming devices.
Intel Core i7-8850H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 24 May 2018 14:33
May 23, 2018
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

83% Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Smartphone Review

Lots of screen for little money. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus offers a large display and a mid-range performance for less than 200 Euros (~$236). This sounds like a good offer, but let us look more closely in our test!
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.99", 180 g
Florian Wimmer, 23 May 2018 22:32
X-Plane 11 Benchmarks

X-Plane 11 Benchmarks

Advanced flight simulation. The X-Plane series is a stalwart in the commercial flight simulation market, and X-Plane 11 marks the latest iteration. It uses an advanced physics engine that mixes hard-coded data with aerodynamics to simulate realistic flight. When cranking up the settings the engine is heavily taxing on the graphics card and processor, which is particularly notable for its reliance on single-threaded CPU performance. The scope and scale of the game make it an ideal candidate for assessing system performance.
Craig Ward, 23 May 2018 12:29
Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBA (i5-7300HQ, RX 560) Laptop Review

78% Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBA (i5-7300HQ, RX 560) Laptop Review

Budget Gaming. Lenovo’s budget-priced gaming notebooks start at €700 (~$817). While these basic variants are not that powerful, they should still be enough for some gamers. In this review, we will be looking at the Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBA, a 15.6-inch notebook that is equipped with an Intel Core i5-7300HQ processor and an AMD Radeon RX 560 dedicated graphics card.
Intel Core i5-7300HQ, AMD Radeon RX 560 (Laptop), 15.6", 2.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 23 May 2018 08:43
May 22, 2018
HTC Desire 12 Smartphone Review

76% HTC Desire 12 Smartphone Review

The object of desire? The smartphone-pioneer HTC first brought its Desire series to the market almost eight years ago. Since then, the Desire series has fallen off the map. Now the HTC Desire 12 tries to find some new fans. In our review, we examine whether the 199-Euro (~$234) dual-SIM smartphone with a 5.5-inch display and Android 7 is any good.
Mediatek MT6739, PowerVR GE8100, 5.5", 137 g
Thomas Meyer, 22 May 2018 20:44
The SSD Competitor Optane 800P in Review

The SSD Competitor Optane 800P in Review

With their new Optane drives, Intel is introducing potential competition for classic NAND SSDs. The Optane SSD 800P is the manufacturer's first drive for consumers with enough space to store an entire operating system and all the user's programs. In our tests, the technology once again revealed its potential—but its concrete usefulness is dubious.
Silvio Werner, 22 May 2018 11:00
May 21, 2018
Testing the Xiaomi Mi A1

82% Xiaomi Mi A1 Smartphone Review

Pure Android at a fair price. The Xiaomi Mi A1 is the European version of the Mi 5X. Equipped with LTE band 20 and Android One, for a low price, it offers not only regular and timely security updates but also a two-year update warranty on the security patches.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 165 g
Christian Irion, 21 May 2018 22:02
Huawei Matebook X Pro (i5-8250U, MX150) Laptop Review

88% Huawei Matebook X Pro (i5-8250U, MX150) Laptop Review

Market disruptor. Huawei wants to prove that you don't need to spend $1500 or more for a decently specced XPS 13 or MacBook Pro. The MateBook X Pro attempts to give it all with an attractively thin aluminum design, 3:2 touchscreen, discrete Nvidia graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and an Intel U class CPU for less than what major competitors are currently offering.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 13.9", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 May 2018 11:59
Huawei Y6 2018

79% Huawei Y6 2018 Smartphone Review

Still affordable. The Huawei Y6 2018 is a device that has a lot of power for the money. The device looks modern and has a decent display, but can it be crowned the king of budget devices?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917), Adreno 308, 5.7", 150 g
Florian Wimmer, 21 May 2018 10:48
May 20, 2018
Dell Latitude 7390 (Core i7-8650U, Touchscreen) Laptop Review

90% Dell Latitude 7390 (Core i7-8650U, Touchscreen) Laptop Review

Smarter business? One of the best business ultrabooks gets even more powerful with the adoption of an 8th-generation Core i7-8650U CPU and NVMe SSD—as well as an honest-to-goodness anti-glare touchscreen. But are these extra perks worth the cost premium? As always, we’ll investigate with relentless detail in our full review.
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 20 May 2018 21:04
Dell Latitude 5490 (Core i7-8650U, Touchscreen) Laptop Review

86% Dell Latitude 5490 (Core i7-8650U, Touchscreen) Laptop Review

Faster, yet dimmer… Today’s Core i7-8650U and NVMe SSD Latitude 5490 configuration offers even faster performance than before—but it doesn’t come without its drawbacks. We’ll navigate the situation with expertise and care in our full review.
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.7 kg
Steve Schardein, 20 May 2018 20:58
May 19, 2018
Ryzen 5 2600 and Ryzen 7 2700 Review

Ryzen 5 2600 and Ryzen 7 2700 Review

The new Ryzen processors give a decent boost to AMD. This will please the end users in particular, since competition is known to be good for business. The two Ryzen chips without the "X" in their labels are supposed to be energy efficient above all. You can find out in this review, what you can really get out of these processors.
Sebastian Bade, 19 May 2018 19:25
May 18, 2018
Nokia 7 Plus Smartphone Review

79% Nokia 7 Plus Smartphone Review

Android One smartphone. Buyers of the Nokia 7 Plus will enjoy timely software updates, stock Android and up-to-date security patches thanks to the Android One Program. Whether the new mid-range smartphone with the brand-new Snapdragon 660 can also impress in terms of hardware, you can learn in our extensive review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 6", 186 g
Marcus Herbrich, 18 May 2018 15:36
May 17, 2018
Acer Swift 1 SF114-32 (N5000, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

85% Acer Swift 1 SF114-32 (N5000, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Elegant endurance runner. Acer's 14-incher offers an excellent battery life, an elegant, slim metal case, a keyboard illumination, and a matte IPS display. The new Pentium Silver N5000 quad-core processor has significantly more computing power than its predecessor, advancing into the range of earlier Core-i3 processors with this. You have to pay almost 600 Euros (~$707) for the whole package.
Intel Pentium Silver N5000, UHD Graphics 605, 14", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 May 2018 17:37
May 16, 2018
Nokia 6 (2018) Smartphone Review

86% Nokia 6 (2018) Smartphone Review

A cool Finn. Nokia has brought its mid-range smartphone Nokia 6 up to date. While the name remains the same, ideally, its configuration and quality have improved. Let us find out whether this is the case in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, Adreno 508, 5.5", 175 g
Florian Schaar, 16 May 2018 18:15
Huawei P20 Smartphone Review

91% Huawei P20 Smartphone Review

Insider tip? The Huawei P20 is 250 Euros cheaper than its sibling Huawei P20 Pro, but its Leica dual-camera is basically on par and the hardware is just as powerful. How does the 5.8-inch device compete with other high-end rivals?
HiSilicon Kirin 970, ARM Mali-G72 MP12, 5.8", 165 g
Manuel Masiero, 16 May 2018 17:06
ASUS ZenBook UX3430UN (i5-8250U, MX150, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook review

88% ASUS ZenBook UX3430UN (i5-8250U, MX150, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook review

Office exemplar with gaming ambitions. The new ZenBook brings together the core of what office users desire and invites you to play a game or two thanks to its GeForce MX150 GPU. ASUS seems to have succeeded in this balancing act where other subnotebooks have failed. If there is anything to complain about, it is only at a high level.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.3 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 16 May 2018 13:06
TP-Link Neffos N1 Smartphone Review

83% TP-Link Neffos N1 Smartphone Review

Comes with a hardware switch. For the last two years, TP-Link has been one of the players in the market for affordable smartphones and was able to mainly attract some price-conscious customers with its devices. The Chinese manufacturer is also trying the same strategy with the new Neffos N1, which aims to draw some attention with a 12+12 MP dual-camera system at an affordable price. We clarify in our review how well this approach works and what customers can additionally expect from the TP-Link smartphone.
Mediatek Helio P20 (LP4) MT6757, ARM Mali-T880 MP2, 5.5", 165 g
Mike Wobker, 16 May 2018 00:23
May 15, 2018
Asus GL703GE (Core i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

85% Asus GL703GE (Core i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti) Laptop Review

Caffeine boost. The Asus GL703GE packs in more processor performance than ever thanks to Intel’s new Core i7-8750H CPU. The Coffee Lake chip is a shot in the arm for processor-reliant tasks, and the 120 Hz display has been improved. Still, the price makes the GL703GE hard to recommend.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Sam Medley, 15 May 2018 03:49
Huawei P20 Lite Smartphone Review

84% Huawei P20 Lite Smartphone Review

Mid-range P20 The Huawei P20 Lite is overshadowed by its big brothers and its competition is also well positioned at this price-performance ratio. Our review shows that buyers of this mid-range smartphone receive a good device regardless.
HiSilicon Kirin 659, ARM Mali-T830 MP2, 5.84", 145 g
Mike Wobker, 15 May 2018 01:35
May 14, 2018
ASUS VivoBook 15 X542UF (i5-8250U, MX130, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

81% ASUS VivoBook 15 X542UF (i5-8250U, MX130, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

All-rounder The VivoBook 15 scores highly for its powerful quad-core processor, its dedicated GeForce GPU and good battery life. Once again, the VivoBook is let down by an unconvincing display.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX130, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 14 May 2018 10:46
May 13, 2018
HP EliteBook 830 G5 (i7, FHD, SureView) Laptop Review

88% HP EliteBook 830 G5 (i7, FHD, SureView) Laptop Review

The largest subnotebook. HP’s latest EliteBook 830 G5 is much more than a simple redesign. Not only does it feature a larger display, but it is also a quantum leap for HP’s business line-up. Find out whether or not HP is leaping in the right direction in our extensive review.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 13 May 2018 20:25
May 12, 2018
Asus NovaGo TP370QL (Snapdragon 835) Convertible Preview

Asus NovaGo TP370QL (Snapdragon 835) Convertible Preview

PC with smartphone SoC. The Asus NovaGo is one of the first devices equipped with a Snapdragon 835 processor, which is usually used for smartphones and tablets. We got our hands on a pre-production sample and tested how the compact convertible handles Windows and daily tasks.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 May 2018 21:51
Motorola Moto G6 Smartphone Review

84% Motorola Moto G6 Smartphone Review

G as in genius? The latest offshoot of the Motorola-G series is advertised self-confidently and presents itself as a successful advancement of the Moto G5s. A faster SoC, a dual camera, and an updated design are supposed to attract customers. You can find out about the qualities and weaknesses of the Moto smartphone in this test.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, Adreno 506, 5.7", 167 g
Daniel Schmidt, 12 May 2018 19:25
May 11, 2018
MSI GT75 8RG Titan

87% MSI GT75 8RG Titan (i9-8950HK, GTX 1080, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Gaming Colossus. The GT75 8RG Titan marks MSI’s relaunch of its most powerful and massive 17-inch notebook. The desktop replacement includes a hexa-core CPU, a 120 Hz display and NVIDIA’s fastest mobile GPU to fit its high-end billing. We will be putting this gaming newcomer up against the toughest of competitors.
Intel Core i9-8950HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 11 May 2018 11:32
Huawei P10 Smartphone Review

89% Huawei P10 Smartphone Review

Next please! Ten is more than nine - and Huawei develops its P10 according to this strategy. A faster SoC, more storage, bigger battery, and a better camera. The design is rounder and the fingerprint scanner has been moved to the front. Not revolutionary, but the Chinese manufacturer does not show weaknesses with the Huawei P10.
Update: Updates regarding flash storage and WLAN performance.
Update: Firmware B365 released to improve security.
HiSilicon Kirin 960, ARM Mali-G71 MP8, 5.1", 144 g
Daniel Schmidt, 10 May 2018 21:29
Huawei Mate 9 Phablet Review

89% Huawei Mate 9 Phablet Review

Think big! You should have a look at Huawei's latest product if you like big high-end phablets. Besides the new Kirin 960 SoC, you get a dual-camera, modern Android 7.0 with the new EMUI 5.0 as well as a big battery. The highlight is a 5.9-inch IPS display. A good device, no question, but our review shows where it struggles.
Update: Firmware B190 is available. Update: Firmware B366 released to improve security.
HiSilicon Kirin 960, ARM Mali-G71 MP8, 5.9", 192 g
Daniel Schmidt, 10 May 2018 21:26
OnePlus 5T

91% OnePlus 5T Smartphone Review

It is back! Only a few months after its predecessor was released, OnePlus has now presented its newest smartphone. The OnePlus 5T comes in the modern 2:1 format and has improved cameras. But are there enough changes for it to be a convincing update?
Update: OxygenOS 5.1 (Android 8.1) released.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 6.01", 162 g
Florian Wimmer, 10 May 2018 21:23
OnePlus 5

89% OnePlus 5 Smartphone Review

Computation artist. The OnePlus 5 is a fast smartphone that is available for a good price - although it is not as cheap as it used to be and competition has increased. Can the smartphone with dual camera, AMOLED screen and a slim case still hold its ground among the high-end range? Find out in our review.
Update: Android 8.1 Oreo released.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 5.5", 153 g
Florian Wimmer, 10 May 2018 21:21
May 10, 2018
Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Lenovo Yoga 730-13IKB (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

Flexibility for the masses. Lenovo's 13.3-inch Yoga 730 is an elegantly designed consumer 2-in-1 with impressive performance, great ergonomics and good battery life. Throttling under heavy load remains an issue, however - although that's less of a drawback than one might think.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 10 May 2018 04:15
May 9, 2018
Fujitsu LifeBook U758 (i7-8650U, UHD) Laptop Review

87% Fujitsu LifeBook U758 (i7-8650U, UHD) Laptop Review

A lot of features! The business segment is a busy market and Fujitsu is trying to join it with its LifeBook U758. Its specifications are very promising. Find out if the well-equipped notebook can keep up with its competition in our review.
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Sebastian Bade, 09 May 2018 14:15
MSI GS65 8RF Stealth Thin

86% MSI GS65 8RF Stealth Thin (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, Full HD) Laptop Review

All-out attack. With the GS65, MSI has released an uncompromising opponent to the Gigabyte Aero 15X. The GS65 is a 15-inch gaming notebook that impresses us with its combination of outstanding hardware housed in an ultra-thin and lightweight case, just like its main competitor. Who will win out in this battle between gaming notebooks?
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Florian Glaser, 09 May 2018 10:07
May 8, 2018
Dell XPS 15 9575 (i7-8705G, Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Convertible Review

87% Dell XPS 15 9575 (i7-8705G, Vega M GL, 4K UHD) Convertible Review

Higher price, same CPU performance. The Core i5 XPS 15 9575 impressed us in terms of raw performance and graphical prowess for such a thin convertible. The Core i7 SKU performs just as well, albeit at very marginal benefits. For better or worse, the differences between the i5 and i7 SKUs are smaller than we had anticipated.
Intel Core i7-8705G, AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, 15.6", 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 08 May 2018 10:10
Lenovo V330-15IKB (i3-7130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

80% Lenovo V330-15IKB (i3-7130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Ultrabay reloaded. The 15.6-incher from Lenovo features a Kaby Lake processor, an SSD, and 8 GB of (dual-channel) RAM. Windows 10 Pro serves as the OS. The battery life fails to impress. However, you can put a secondary battery inside the device.
Intel Core i3-7130U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 08 May 2018 06:40
May 6, 2018
Acer Aspire 3 A315-51 (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

77% Acer Aspire 3 A315-51 (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Core i3 – now with Turbo. The Aspire 3 A315-51 scores well for its powerful processor, fast SSD, and reasonable price. There is no Windows OS installed though, and the display and battery life are unimpressive.
Intel Core i3-8130U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 May 2018 18:58
Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A (8250U, MX130, FHD) Laptop Review

82% Acer Aspire 5 A515-51G-509A (8250U, MX130, FHD) Laptop Review

Boon or bust. A GeForce MX130? Until now only two laptop manufacturers have built this pared-down version of the MX150 into their models. One of them is Acer who uses this rare combination of an i5-8250U and the MX130 in their 15-inch Aspire 5. Among other things we will find in our test how large the difference in the graphics performance really is and whether the Acer is mainly suited for work or also for gaming.
Intel Core i5-8250U, NVIDIA GeForce MX130, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Daniel Puschina, 06 May 2018 17:03
May 4, 2018
Fujitsu LifeBook E558 (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

84% Fujitsu LifeBook E558 (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Unsophisticated. Fujitsu’s business notebook scores some major points with an LTE modem, great maintenance options and good battery life. However, the model from the LifeBook E series forgoes an optical disk drive and a serial port.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 May 2018 08:39
ThinkPad E480 (i5-8250U, RX 550) Laptop Review

83% ThinkPad E480 (i5-8250U, RX 550) Laptop Review

Too hot stuff. The first 2018 ThinkPad is a real price-performance winner - a potential bestseller for Lenovo. Find out in our comprehensive review why the notebook is not recommendable in this configuration. Update BIOS 1.14: Massively reduced GPU performance
Intel Core i5-8250U, AMD Radeon RX 550 (Laptop), 14", 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 03 May 2018 22:54
May 3, 2018
Fujitsu LifeBook U748 (i5-8250U, FHD, Touch) Laptop Review

87% Fujitsu LifeBook U748 (i5-8250U, FHD, Touch) Laptop Review

Easily a performance upgrade! The Fujitsu LifeBook U748 succeeds the LifeBook U747, with a welcome performance boost thanks to its Intel Kaby Lake Refresh processor. Read on to see how the LifeBook U748 improves upon its predecessor and how it compares against other business notebooks.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 03 May 2018 13:20
Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box Review

Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box Review

60 FPS gaming on an Ultrabook. Aorus is well-known for cramming as much power as possible in the smallest form factors and the $700 USD Gaming Box is no different. The eGPU promises to turbocharge any Thunderbolt 3 PC to be a gaming monster. Our tests reveal that Aorus is true to its word, albeit with some notable software hiccups and asterisks that every potential owner should know about before purchasing.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Desktop), 2.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 May 2018 07:01
May 2, 2018
Acer Swift 3 (Ryzen 7 2700U, Radeon RX Vega 10) Laptop Review

82% Acer Swift 3 (Ryzen 7 2700U, Radeon RX Vega 10) Laptop Review

Ryzen up. Acer has updated their popular Swift 3 laptop with AMD's most powerful mobile APU, the Ryzen 7 2700U with RX Vega 10 graphics. Unfortunately, the system fails to live up to its full potential.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, Vega 10, 15.6", 2 kg
Sam Medley, 02 May 2018 23:43
Schenker XMG Apex 15 (Clevo N950TP6) Laptop Review

84% Schenker XMG Apex 15 (Clevo N950TP6) Laptop Review

GTX 1060 unleashed. Intel's brand-new desktop hexa-core Core i7-8700 is clearly the star of Schenker's new 15-inch Apex notebook. It is slightly oversized for a gaming notebook and is accompanied by a fast GeForce GTX 1060 GPU. The laptop lacks support for G-Sync but offers plentiful connectivity in return. Unfortunately, it suffers from a problem completely unrelated to gaming.
Intel Core i7-8700, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.8 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 02 May 2018 23:33
Dell Latitude 5290 (i5-8250U, HD) Laptop Review

84% Dell Latitude 5290 (i5-8250U, HD) Laptop Review

Display failure. Dell's Latitude series is mainly targeted towards business customers who have different demands than private consumers. However, does this mean that companies should offer a laptop with a bad display to their employees? This is exactly what they would do, if they purchased the Dell Latitude 5290 that we have tested extensively.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 12.5", 1.4 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 02 May 2018 21:58
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

83% Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Smartphone Review

Another one. Just 6 months of development time separates the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact and its predecessor. Still, a lot has changed: Design, display size and Super Slow-Motion, which is still one of the core features. Find out in this review whether the exterior only serves to mask stagnation or if the smartphone really is a successful evolution.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 5", 168 g
Florian Wimmer, 02 May 2018 13:44
Intel Hades Canyon NUC8i7HVK (i7-8809G, Radeon RX Vega M GH) Mini PC Review

Intel Hades Canyon NUC8i7HVK (i7-8809G, Radeon RX Vega M GH) Mini PC Review

Fast as Hell. Hades himself would own one of these if he wanted a mini PC for gaming. The unlocked NUC rivals a GTX 1060 laptop in raw graphics horsepower while having the CPU performance of a stock Core i7-7700K - all in an integrated chipset under a vapor chamber cooler.
Intel Core i7-8809G, AMD Radeon RX Vega M GH, 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 30 Apr 2018 18:23
Apr 28, 2018
HP EliteBook 850 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

86% HP EliteBook 850 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

Business for the Elite. For 2018, the largest PC manufacturer of the world, HP, has given its EliteBook series a big update. The better displays and metal case are supposed to help EliteBooks reach an even wider audience of business users. Find out whether HP has done a good job in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Apr 2018 20:39
Apr 26, 2018
Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP401NA (N4200, FHD) Convertible Review

80% Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP401NA (N4200, FHD) Convertible Review

A good deal The VivoBook Flip scores points with its high-contrast IPS touch screen and silent operation. The former can also be used for inputs with an active stylus.
Intel Pentium N4200, HD Graphics 505, 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 26 Apr 2018 16:57
Apr 25, 2018
Sony Xperia XZ2

89% Sony Xperia XZ2 Smartphone Review

Everything in HDR. HDR is the key term for Sony's new high-end smartphone Xperia XZ2: The display supports HDR 10 and is able to upscale content to HDR, while the camera can record videos in HDR. Can this be seen as a real innovation? Have they done enough to compete on the market?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, Adreno 630, 5.7", 198 g
Florian Wimmer, 25 Apr 2018 23:57
Apr 24, 2018
Fujitsu LifeBook E548 (i5-8250U, UHD620) Laptop Review

82% Fujitsu LifeBook E548 (i5-8250U, UHD620) Laptop Review

Office all-rounder. With the LifeBook E548, Fujitsu offers a competitive 14-inch business notebook. With its many equipment configurations, the E548 offers all that buyers would expect from an office laptop, at least on paper. We find out in our review, whether these specifications are also reflected in our benchmark results.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.8 kg
Mike Wobker, 24 Apr 2018 19:33
Apr 23, 2018
Acer Spin 3 SP314-51 (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

81% Acer Spin 3 SP314-51 (i5-8250U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

Wasted potential. The Acer Spin 3 SP314-51 comes with a powerful quad-core processor, dual-channel-enabled RAM and an SSD. The battery life is also good. However, the fan is uncomfortably loud under load.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Apr 2018 16:00
Gigabyte Aero 14

84% Gigabyte Aero 14 v8 (i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, QHD) Laptop Review

More CPU power. Gigabyte has refreshed its slim 14-inch laptop with a new six-core processor. Read on for what effect this has on performance, fan noise, temperature and power consumption.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mobile, 14", 1.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 23 Apr 2018 12:29
Dell XPS 13 9370  (i7-8550U, 4K UHD) Laptop Review

87% Dell XPS 13 9370 (i7-8550U, 4K UHD) Laptop Review

Fractionally..better? Compared to its i5-equipped sibling, the i7 version of the attractive XPS 13 9370 - this time with twice the hard drive space and double the amount of RAM - doesn't really offer significantly improved performance. Why that might be the case is one of the question we'll try to answer in our review.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 23 Apr 2018 09:32
Apr 22, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (i5-8250U, UHD620) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (i5-8250U, UHD620) Laptop Review

Small business all-rounder. The ThinkPad L380 is Lenovo's alternative for those users who don't get much out of a business convertible, but do not want to go without the design and features of the L380 Yoga. In addition, there is also a display that is free from flickering. Our test review will show whether the performance of the 13-inch notebook can also keep up with the competition.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 22 Apr 2018 21:27
Dell XPS 15 9575

87% Dell XPS 15 9575 (i5-8305G, Vega M GL, FHD) Convertible Review

Instant XPS classic. Dell is betting big on the unproven Kaby Lake-G platform and its MagLev keyboard to carry the new XPS 15 2-in-1 forward. The end result feels like the XPS we know and love while being thinner, quieter, cooler, and nearly as powerful as the standard XPS 15 that it derives from.
Intel Core i5-8305G, AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, 15.6", 2 kg
Allen Ngo, 22 Apr 2018 06:11
Apr 20, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2018 (Core i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2018 (Core i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

Best of both worlds. Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a sleek 2-in-1 for business professionals. While the top of the line configuration is an excellent machine, this mid-tier model may be the best solution for most users in need of a well-styled hybrid business device.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.4 kg
Sam Medley, 20 Apr 2018 06:59
BQ Aquaris X Pro Smartphone Review

85% BQ Aquaris X Pro Smartphone Review

Spanish middle class. With the Aquaris X Pro, BQ presents us with a 5.2-inch Android all-rounder with no killer features on the one hand, but also no weaknesses worth mentioning on the other. Update: camera performance improved
Qualcomm Snapdragon 626, Adreno 506, 5.2", 158 g
Manuel Masiero, 19 Apr 2018 21:37
Apr 19, 2018
BQ Aquaris VS Plus

81% BQ Aquaris VS Plus Smartphone Review

Purist. Straightforward design, slimmed-down features, no charger - At first, the BQ Aquaris VS Plus doesn't seem like a phone to fall in love with. But the stock Android, the good cameras and the low price make up for a lot. Is the Spanish smartphone worth considering?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937), Adreno 505, 5.5", 183 g
Florian Wimmer, 19 Apr 2018 19:44
Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen 7 2700X in review

Ryzen 5 2600X and Ryzen 7 2700X in review

AMD's new desktop APUs Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 5 2200G brought a breath of fresh air to the low-budget segment. The second generation is supposed to succeed in the performance market as well, and to these ends AMD has released two brand-new Ryzen CPUs. Let's find out whether or not they can compete at eye level with Intel's Coffee Lake.
Sebastian Bade, 19 Apr 2018 15:23
Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (i7-8550U, MX150, UHD) Laptop Review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (i7-8550U, MX150, UHD) Laptop Review

Bigger is not always better. After we have reviewed the 14-inch models of the ThinkPad T series, namely the T480 and the T480s, we move on to the bigger T580. Can the 15-inch ThinkPad give us the similarly good results that we saw in the 14-inch models? Read our comprehensive review to find out.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Apr 2018 08:09
Apr 18, 2018
Nomu M6 Smartphone Review

72% Nomu M6 Smartphone Review

Outdoor color play. At first glance, the Nomu M6 was convincing with its fresh design and its decent build quality. The low-end hardware can be justified with the low purchase price, even if only barely. However, the case is not the only thing with rough edges here.
Mediatek MT6737T, ARM Mali-T720 MP2, 5", 182 g
Florian Schaar, 18 Apr 2018 22:13
Apr 17, 2018
Aorus X9 DT

86% Aorus X9 DT (i9-8950HK, GTX 1080, FHD) Laptop Review

Coffee Lake on speed. Gigabyte's Aorus X9 DT is a 17-inch high-end notebook with top-of-the-line hardware and an overclockable processor that should run every game smoothly on its FHD display. Let us compare the desktop replacement to other GTX 1080 laptops - which one will prevail?
Intel Core i9-8950HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 3.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 17 Apr 2018 23:43
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (i5, WQHD) Laptop Review

91% Lenovo ThinkPad T480s (i5, WQHD) Laptop Review

New revision. Lenovo equips the ThinkPad T480s with a new chassis and closes the gap towards its own ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Intel's latest quad-core processors are obviously included as well. We checked the SKU with the high-resolution WQHD IPS panel.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 17 Apr 2018 00:46
Apr 16, 2018
BQ Aquaris VS

82% BQ Aquaris VS Smartphone Review

More or less? The BQ Aquaris VS is only available directly from the manufacturer. There is the more widely available BQ Aquaris V though, which while looking practically identical, is priced differently and with different specifications. Find out in this review whether the BQ Aquaris VS is worth its limited availability.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937), Adreno 505, 5.2", 165 g
Florian Wimmer, 16 Apr 2018 11:01
Apr 13, 2018
The 2-in-1 convertible can even be considered a slim gaming laptop.

85% Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP515 (i7-8550U, GTX 1050) Convertible Review

Display upgrade vs. SSD downgrade. On the outside, the Acer Nitro 5 Spin is easily recognizable as the gaming version of the Acer Spin 5. However, trying to find other differences between the two convertibles is more difficult - there do not seem to be any at first glance. Is the Nitro hoping to reach gamer status by its red stripes alone, or does it have more to offer? We have put it to the test.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Daniel Puschina, 13 Apr 2018 08:32
LG Gram 13Z980-A (i5-8250U) Laptop Review

82% LG Gram 13Z980-A (i5-8250U) Laptop Review

Under a kilogram. The LG Gram 13 lives up to its name by being one of the lightest 13.3-inch Ultrabooks currently available. It's not without some sacrifices, however, as its barebone set of hardware features and fragile lid stand out as key disadvantages.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 965 g
Allen Ngo, 13 Apr 2018 08:05
Apr 12, 2018
Dell Latitude 7390 (i5-8350U, SSD 256 GB) Laptop Review

89% Dell Latitude 7390 (i5-8350U, SSD 256 GB) Laptop Review

Smart business. Dell is updating its business subnotebooks of the 7000 series with the current Kaby Lake Refresh CPUs and has equipped the 7390 with a smart card slot as well as other security features. Our extensive test evaluates whether in addition to having a very long battery life, the display, connections, and input devices can also stand up to the demands of a professional.
Intel Core i5-8350U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 12 Apr 2018 23:49
Huawei MediaPad M5

83% Huawei MediaPad M5 (10.8-inches, LTE) Tablet Review

Chinese luxury. Huawei used to be content with being low-end. However, now it is entering the high-end sector. The MediaPad M5 10.8 is the current top-end tablet from Huawei. Here, the manufacturer shows off its confidence when it comes to the asking price: Even the new iPad is cheaper under certain circumstances. So the question we have here is two-fold: Is Huawei asking too much for the new slate or is its new high-end tablet really that good?
HiSilicon Kirin 960s, ARM Mali-G71 MP8, 10.8", 498 g
Florian Wimmer, 12 Apr 2018 18:10
HP mt21 (Celeron 3865U, SSD, HD) Mobile Thin Client Review

81% HP mt21 (Celeron 3865U, SSD, HD) Mobile Thin Client Review

Consistent: The HP mt21 scores well for its little fan noise, efficient heat management and good battery life. Its 14-inch display will win no prizes though.
Intel Celeron 3865U, HD Graphics 610, 14", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Apr 2018 16:26
Dell Latitude 7490 (i7-8650U, FHD Touchscreen) Laptop Review

90% Dell Latitude 7490 (i7-8650U, FHD Touchscreen) Laptop Review

Same body, new engine. The 14-inch Dell Latitude 7490 retains the same design as last year's Latitude 7480 but sports a new quad-core U-series CPU. The Core i7-8650U is a significant upgrade over the dual-core chip in the previous iteration. Does the increase in power warrant an upgrade?
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.6 kg
Sam Medley, 12 Apr 2018 10:57
Apr 11, 2018
Far Cry 5 Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Far Cry 5 Laptop and Desktop Benchmarks

Experienced successor. While the last two Far Cry games were set in the Himalayas and the Stone Age, the fifth part of this series takes place in the US. Similar to BioShock Infinite, the game deals with a religious cult. We have tested which GPU can really give these fanatics a good working over.
Florian Glaser, 11 Apr 2018 17:18
Apr 9, 2018
Nokia 2 in review

73% Nokia 2 Smartphone Review

Affordable Nokia Smartphone in review. HMD Global has released the Nokia 2, a €119 (~$147) Android smartphone with a monster battery. Find out in our review how the Nokia 2 fares in practice.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 APQ8009, Adreno 304, 5", 161 g
Thomas Meyer, 09 Apr 2018 16:08
Apr 7, 2018
Gigabyte Aero 15X v8

88% Gigabyte Aero 15X v8 (i7-8750H, GTX 1070 Max-Q, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Now with six cores. With Intel’s new Coffee-Lake architecture now being released, manufacturers upgrade their existing models. Gigabyte’s new Aero 15X v8 inherits the predecessor's slim bezel, but adds a 144 Hz panel and a hex-core processor.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Florian Glaser, 07 Apr 2018 22:54
Apr 6, 2018
ZTE Blade V9 Smartphone Review

83% ZTE Blade V9 Smartphone Review

Are we wandering in the dark? ZTE promises buyers of the Blade V9 better photos in bad lighting. We were not quite convinced by the low-light feature. In this review, we want to clarify whether or not the Blade V9's night shots are still better than those of other smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, Adreno 506, 5.7", 153 g
Mike Wobker, 06 Apr 2018 19:54
Samsung Galaxy S9 Smartphone Review

85% Samsung Galaxy S9 Smartphone Review

Galactic evolution. The Galaxy S9 is a great smartphone with powerful specifications and an excellent camera. Samsung unfortunately waives a dual-camera for this smartphone and reduced the RAM, but the price has nevertheless increased. We check if it makes sense to switch.
Samsung Exynos 9810, ARM Mali-G72 MP18, 5.8", 163 g
Daniel Schmidt, 06 Apr 2018 13:25
HP EliteBook 840 G5 (i5-8250U, SSD, Full HD) Laptop Review

89% HP EliteBook 840 G5 (i5-8250U, SSD, Full HD) Laptop Review

A lot of changes! After HP only gave its business notebook a quick brush-up last year, a lot of changes have been made to the new EliteBook 840. There is the Kaby Lake Refresh processor and a new case redesign. This does not necessarily mean that new is always better. Find out what changes have been made and how the new business companion fares in our set of tests below.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.5 kg
Sebastian Bade, 06 Apr 2018 11:53
HP mt43 (A8-9600B, SSD, FHD) Thin Client Review

84% HP mt43 (A8-9600B, SSD, FHD) Thin Client Review

Little endurance. HP's Mobile Thin Client is based on the EliteBook 745/840 G4. Accordingly, the 14-incher has an elegant and sturdy case, a very good keyboard, and offers many connection options. However, the battery life turns out to be meager.
AMD PRO A8-9600B, Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge), 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 Apr 2018 09:06
Apr 5, 2018
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

85% Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra Smartphone Review

Selfie, Selfie. "Two rear-facing cameras? That is so 2017!" Sony's latest mid-range smartphone Xperia XA2 Ultra features a front-facing dual-camera instead in order to improve selfie quality. Let's find out whether or not this was a smart move, shall we?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, Adreno 508, 6", 221 g
Florian Wimmer, 05 Apr 2018 23:22
Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

86% Lenovo ThinkPad L380 Yoga (i5-8250U, FHD) Convertible Review

Affordable ThinkPad Yoga Convertibles are on everyone's lips these days, a category which Lenovo helped to pioneer. The ThinkPad L380 Yoga is an affordable convertible that expands Lenovo’s business range. Find out in this detailed review whether this economy ThinkPad Yoga does enough to convince us.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Apr 2018 13:29
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 (i7-8550U, GTX 1050, 4K, SSD, HDD) Convertible Review

82% Asus ZenBook Flip 15 (i7-8550U, GTX 1050, 4K, SSD, HDD) Convertible Review

Well-conceived convertible! The ZenBook Flip combines a multitude of devices into one. The suitability for gaming is no more a problem for the slim convertible than CPU-heavy applications are. This detailed review will show whether there is a catch somewhere.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sebastian Bade, 05 Apr 2018 02:39
Apr 4, 2018
ZTE Axon M Smartphone Review

85% ZTE Axon M Smartphone Review

Will that work? ZTE delivers the first "foldable" smartphone. While we would have imagined something else, the statement is right in principle. With its two displays and hinge in between, the Axon M reminds us a little of the old Nokia Communicator, but it can do so much more. What exactly that is, we gathered for you in our review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro, Adreno 530, 5.2", 230 g
Mike Wobker, 04 Apr 2018 15:53
Apple iPad 6 2018

85% Apple iPad 6 2018 Tablet Review

Now with Pencil support. Apple refreshes its iPad and equips the tablet with a new chip (SoC), and the Apple Pencil is now supported as well. This was reserved for the Pro models until now. Otherwise, there are not many new features, as you can see in our review of the 2018 iPad.
Apple A10 Fusion, A10 Fusion GPU, 9.7", 469 g
Klaus Hinum, J. Simon Leitner, 04 Apr 2018 10:55
Honor View 10

89% Honor View 10 Smartphone Review

A promising smartphone. A phablet in the trendy 2:1 format that has similarities to the parent company Huawei's Mate 10 Pro, but costs a lot less. Does this mean that Huawei has put its own top-range model at risk or are the differences too big for the View 10 to be a real competitor after all? We shall find out.
HiSilicon Kirin 970, ARM Mali-G72 MP12, 5.99", 172 g
Florian Wimmer, 03 Apr 2018 21:36
Apr 3, 2018
Oukitel U18 Smartphone Review

80% Oukitel U18 Smartphone Review

Apple iPhone X for the price-conscious. The Chinese manufacturer Oukitel does not go out of its way to denounce its smartphone’s similarity to Apple’s flagship device (iPhone X), instead the company actually goes so far as to compare both its mid-range U18 offering and Apple’s top-end smartphone, the iPhone X, on its own website. What it has to offer, besides the notch, you can find out in our review.
Mediatek MT6750, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.85", 214 g
Marcus Herbrich, 03 Apr 2018 15:35
Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501 (i7-8750H, GTX 1070, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Premiere for Coffee Lake. After Intel's new CPU architecture had its debut in the desktop segment a few months ago, Coffee Lake is now finally available for notebooks. Gamers can look forward to devices such as the ROG Zephyrus M GM501 from Asus, which we have taken a closer look at in this review.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 03 Apr 2018 09:06
Apr 2, 2018
Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14IBR (N3060, HD 400) Laptop Review

75% Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14IBR (N3060, HD 400) Laptop Review

Streaming machine. The IdeaPad 100s-14IBR benefits from silent operation, a fast memory card reader and a spare M.2-2280 slot. The device fails to stand out in other areas though.
Intel Celeron N3060, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 02 Apr 2018 23:23
Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 (i5-8350U) Convertible Review

89% Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 (i5-8350U) Convertible Review

Surface Pro Pro? The Latitude 5290 seeks to be a Surface Pro for business professionals. Equipped with an 8th-gen Intel SoC, NVMe SSD, and a bright and vivid touchscreen display, can this $1,932 convertible make a compelling case for its value as a business asset?
Intel Core i5-8350U, UHD Graphics 620, 12.3", 1.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 01 Apr 2018 21:48
Apr 1, 2018
Sony Xperia XA2 Smartphone Review

85% Sony Xperia XA2 Smartphone Review

New mid-range. Sony is refreshing its smartphone product lineup, beginning with the 5.2-inch Xperia XA2 mid-range smartphone, which aims to please with qualities such as having the fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC, a Full HD display, and a 23-MP camera. Our test shows whether the Sony Android phone succeeds.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, Adreno 508, 5.2", 171 g
Manuel Masiero, 01 Apr 2018 12:24
Mar 31, 2018
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (i7-8550U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

90% Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (i7-8550U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

Not only for students. The new 14-inch ThinkPad T480 is being offered right now at a large discount through Lenovo’s Campus Program. The business laptop is set to follow in the footsteps of its successful predecessor T470 (91%). Our review device comes with an Intel Core i7-8550U CPU and an Nvidia GeForce MX150. We explore in this review whether the updated hardware can make the new ThinkPad a success and whether it can score some major points in the “soft” areas such as the temperature, volume, energy consumption and battery life.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.8 kg
Christian Hintze, 31 Mar 2018 13:57
Mar 30, 2018
Razer Phone

88% Razer Phone 2017 Smartphone Review

The Gaming Phone. Gaming at 120 frames! No more stuttering! Many a gamers' dream may have just come true with the release of the Razer Phone 2017. Our review is going to reveal whether or not this smartphone is made just with gamers in mind and how it does in real-life scenarios.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (8998), Adreno 540, 5.72", 197 g
Florian Wimmer, 30 Mar 2018 19:17
HP ProBook 430 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

85% HP ProBook 430 G5 (i5-8250U, FHD) Laptop Review

Smaller is better 13.3 inch laptops are a rarity in the business laptop sector. The fact that these models have their place in the market is shown by the less exciting and yet rock solid ProBook 430 G5. Read this detailed review to find out the advantages and disadvantages of this low priced business notebook.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 30 Mar 2018 09:49
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