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MSI Katana GF76 test: RTX 3070 Ti for less than 2000 Euros (~$2084)

The 17-inch MSI Katana GF76 12U is available with almost all the available RTX graphics cards up to the RTX 3070 Ti, while being listed as one of the most affordable gaming laptops in almost all the configurations. We tested it to...

Christian Hintze, 19 May 2022 04:26

Lenovo should offer its flagship convertible ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 with AMD Ryzen CPUs

The high-end convertible ThinkPad X1 Yoga G7 is one of the first business devices featuring Intel's new Alder Lake-P CPUs. The implementation still reveals some issues, but some of the problems are caused by the high power consump...

Andreas Osthoff, 17 May 2022 23:16

Razer Blade 17 RTX 3080 Ti versus Razer Blade 17 RTX 3070 Ti - Which is the better laptop?

The Razer Blade 17 with an unleashed RTX 3080 Ti is amazing. However, we've now also reviewed the configuration with the RTX 3070 Ti and come to a conclusion. Performance versus heat development and power consumption. How signific...

Christian Hintze, 16 May 2022 20:48

The Samsung Galaxy A13 4G is a normal entry-level phone, but it marks significant progress for Samsung.

With this model, Samsung ushers in a new era of budget smartphones

Since some manufacturers were threatening to outcompete Samsung in the budget smartphone segment, a Galaxy phone with real upgrades was needed. The Samsung Galaxy A13 fulfills this requirements, for the most part...

Florian Schmitt, 14 May 2022 23:12

Galaxy S8 Tab Ultra with 14.6-inch display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra: The best tablet in the world?

At 14.6 inches, the Galaxy S8 Tab Ultra is certainly the largest consumer tablet at the moment, but is it also the best of its kind? Or is it worth switching to a smaller product?

Daniel Schmidt, 14 May 2022 13:23

The Alienware x17 R2 consumes more power than most other gaming laptops and we love it

The Alienware x17 R2 is an absolute power-hungry monster and we wouldn't have it any other way

Dell's latest ultrathin gaming machine is unapologetically power-hungry and we love it. At well over 300 W when fully stressed, the Alienware x17 R2 isn't afraid to draw as much power as it can to squeeze out more performance than...

Allen Ngo, 12 May 2022 22:54

Medion Erazer Beast X30 review: Slim, powerful QHD gaming notebook

Medion Erazer Beast X30: Lots of gaming power at a high price

Both the Core-i9-12900HK CPU and the GeForce RTX-3080 Ti laptop GPU run all the latest computer games smoothly on a responsive 17.3-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers a Thunderbolt 4 slot as well as space for two PCIe-4 S...

Sascha Mölck, 12 May 2022 09:14

The Dell G15 5510 43NHT is clearly at a disadvantage in comparison to the 5515 Ryzen Edition in our review. (Image: Cyberport)

The Intel version of the Dell G15 5510 gaming laptop doesn't stand a chance against the Ryzen Edition in our review

Not only does Dell offer the G15 in the previously reviewed 5515 Ryzen Edition, but also as the 5510 with an Intel CPU. We recently compared the performance of the Intel version with that of the AMD version. The results were as ex...

Marcus Schwarten, 12 May 2022 03:11

The new Yoga 9i 14 with the 4K OLED is currently the best convertible from Lenovo

Lenovo's new Yoga 9i 14 offers the most modern features you can get right now. The high-end convertible impressed with an excellent picture quality during our review and the Yoga 9i 14 can even beat the business flagship ThinkPad ...

Andreas Osthoff, 10 May 2022 09:55

AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX vs. Core i7-12800H: Intel still has the edge

Our first benchmarks with the Ryzen 9 6900HX are in and while they're pretty good on their own, they're not really all that different from the competing Intel Core i7-12800H or even the older Ryzen 9 5900HX.

Allen Ngo, 09 May 2022 08:17

Our first Core i7-1260P benchmark results are in and they're better than AMD Zen 3.. most of the time

The upcoming AMD Zen 3+ U-series is going to have some tough competition. Intel's P-core and E-core approach seems to be paying off particularly when it comes to multi-thread performance.

Allen Ngo, 06 May 2022 09:45

Samsung's latest Apple iPad Pro 12.9 competitor is the Galaxy Tab S8 Plus.

Review summary Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+: One of the best Android tablets available leaves room for improvement

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus is a solid evolution of last year's Tab S7 Plus, and it comes with some of its predecessor's shortcomings. Samsung will have to address these with the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus, after all Samsung is no long...

Marcus Herbrich, 01 May 2022 21:44

The UB77 from C.B.T. Italia is designed to be a fast and smart commuter e-bike.

C.B.T. Italia UB77: Motor assistance according to heart rate

The UB77 from C.B.T. Italia is a smart, sporty city bike. Thanks to its lightweight carbon frame and electric motor, it is designed to get commuters to their destination quickly and effortlessly. A smartwatch is included in delive...

Benedikt Winkel, 01 May 2022 06:39

Asus VivoBook 15 OLED Review: Quiet office notebook with strong screen

Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M513UA: Ryzen 7 Meets OLED Screen

The Vivobook stands out with a Ryzen 7 5700U APU, 16 GB RAM (dual-channel mode) and an OLED screen (FHD, 15.6 inch). The screen offers an excellent black level and good colorspace coverage (DCI-P3: 100%). This is accompanied by av...

Sascha Mölck, 29 Apr 2022 18:47

Asus Chromebook Flip CM1: A 2-in-1 laptop for the small budget

The 2-in-1 laptop offers an IPS touchscreen display, silent operation, good battery life, and a USB-C port with Power Delivery. The overall package doesn't make too much of a dent in your wallet.

Sascha Mölck, 28 Apr 2022 17:28

The OnePlus 10 Pro offers a well-rounded package overall with a few weaknesses

OnePlus 10 Pro Verdict - Former Flagship Killer Now Only a Second-Class Smartphone

Our review of the OnePlus 10 Pro confirms that the flagship smartphone offers a solid package overall. However, in view of its many small setbacks as a successor to the OnePlus 9 Pro, the question arises as to what status the OneP...

Marcus Herbrich, 24 Apr 2022 08:20

Schenker Work 17: A BIOS update is recommended

The Schenker Work 17 is a large office laptop with high processing power. The Intel Core i7 is supported by up to 32 GB of RAM. With many configuration options, the Leipzig laptop can also be customized to individual requirements.

Marc Herter, 23 Apr 2022 21:25

MSI Pulse GL66: Alder Lake i9 but USB 2.0

MSI Pulse GL66 test: RTX-3060 gamer with Alder Lake i9 in need for optimization

A fairly new gaming series with Alder Lake Core i9 and RTX 3060? Just give it to me now! What, USB 2.0, no Thunderbolt, a dark display with weak response time, a short battery life, and a badly adjusted Core i9? Why did you do tha...

Christian Hintze, 23 Apr 2022 03:07

Aorus 17 XE4 Review: High-End Gaming Notebook with 360 Hz Screen

Aorus 17 XE4: This compact gaming machine offers Thunderbolt 4

A Core i7 12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU ensure that all current games can be played smoothly on a 17.3-inch screen (FHD, 360 Hz). The notebook offers room for two PCIe-4 SSDs and features a Thunderbolt-4 port.

Sascha Mölck, 21 Apr 2022 18:00

Google Pixel 6 Pro with triple-camera array

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Good smartphones do not have to be expensive

The Google Pixel 6 Pro is another high-end smartphone that is not only cheaper than many of its competitors but one that also comes with the promise of a long update cycle. And while it does have some minor shortcomings most of th...

Daniel Schmidt, 15 Apr 2022 19:12

Oppo Find X5 Pro: A powerful smartphone with few shortcomings

Predominantly, the Oppo Find X5 Pro draws on premium hardware and a great camera setup. Many test results are outstanding, but there are some shortcomings. Ultimately, price will play an important role in a decision to purchase th...

Daniel Schmidt, 11 Apr 2022 07:56

Dell Inspiron 15 3505 in review: Quiet, affordable office laptop

Dell Inspiron 15 3505: Ryzen office laptop with low stamina

The Inspiron 15 3505 shines with low noise levels, slots for two storage drives, and a moderate price. The installed Ryzen 5 APU does not reach its full potential. The battery life is poor.

Sascha Mölck, 10 Apr 2022 18:12

165 W vs. 105 W GeForce RTX 3080 Ti: It matters most at higher resolutions

The 165 W GPU version is faster than the 105 W version by about 20 percent when at higher resolutions and graphical settings. Gamers who prefer 4K resolutions will want to keep a closer eye on the TGP ratings of gaming laptops as ...

Allen Ngo, 09 Apr 2022 04:49

Vaio SX12 is a subnotebook with the performance of a modern 15-inch Ultrabook

Intel Core i5-1155G7 outperforms the Core i7-1165G7: 12-inch Vaio SX12 comes with the performance of a 15-inch Ultrabook

Small subnotebooks can absolutely carry the same processors as larger 13-inch and 15-inch options and the Vaio SX12 is the latest example. The small 12.5-inch laptop is full of surprises considering its diminutive size.

Allen Ngo, 05 Apr 2022 21:36

According to the spec sheet, the Motorola Moto G41 offers great hardware at a low price.

Motorola Moto G41 Review Verdict - Motorola's secret weapon against Xiaomi smartphones?

In our review, we found that the Motorola's affordable mid-range smartphone Moto G41 offers two features worth noting. One was OIS, the other turned out to be a big surprise.

Marcus Herbrich, 03 Apr 2022 21:40

The Lenovo Tab P12 Pro is a very good premium tablet with a premium price.

Lenovo Tab P12 Pro Review Verdict: Premium Tablet with Compelling Business Features

The Tab P12 Pro is an exciting Android tablet with keyboard dock, stylus input, and DisplayPort support. As such, it can be a great alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus or the Apple iPad Pro 12.9.

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Apr 2022 20:45

The Razer Blade 17 suddenly has a bigger battery this year. What's the secret?

Razer as upped the capacity of the internal battery from 70 Wh to 82 Wh despite making no other changes to the overall dimensions or appearance of the latest Blade 17. Something inside had to give and it's thankfully just a minor ...

Allen Ngo, 02 Apr 2022 08:39

Lenovo's new Legion 5i Pro 16 G7 with the RTX 3070 Ti is a very good Gaming Laptop

The Legion 5i Pro 16 is a very good gaming laptop for 2100 Euros. It offers plenty of gaming performance for the QHD resolution with the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. There are no real drawbacks, except for the loud fan noise.

Andreas Osthoff, 31 Mar 2022 11:39

A powerful camera in the Galaxy S22 Ultra

Galaxy S22 Ultra: Samsung's top smartphone still needs to work out some kinks

While Samsung's new top smartphone is a tour de force in our test, it also shows some weaknesses. Find out here where exactly the problems lie and why this probably won't really be such a big deal.

Daniel Schmidt, 31 Mar 2022 06:07

That awkward moment when a GeForce RTX 3060 laptop can outperform some GeForce RTX 3070 laptops

Can a 100 W GeForce RTX 3070 beat a 140 W GeForce RTX 3060? Apparently not. Buying a gaming laptop these days can be harder than it needs to be when performance between different GPUs often overlap.

Allen Ngo, 28 Mar 2022 00:22

Gigabyte Aero 16 YE5 in review: compact 4K multimedia notebook

Gigabyte Aero 16: 4K OLED and Thunderbolt 4 for Gamers and Creators

A Core i9-12900HK CPU combined with a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU with access to 16 GB of VRAM are more than powerful enough to run all current games smoothly on the Aero 16's 16:10 4K OLED display. The device also comes with t...

Sascha Mölck, 27 Mar 2022 19:18

Huawei P50 Pro: Once at the top, it has now become exotic

Huawei remains the most prominent victim of the trade war between the US and China. The smartphone brand has downright plummeted. The P50 Pro comes to Europe and is still able to impress in many areas. But the sanctions are also v...

Daniel Schmidt, 22 Mar 2022 02:43

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 is a mild evolution of the first-generation Core Edition smartphone.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G smartphone review conclusion: Can less sometimes be more?

The Nord CE 2 5G is the continuation of OnePlus's Core Edition series, and an overall improvement. However, we would have liked to see more effort put into the display, and the updated SoC is not without its downsides.

Marcus Herbrich, 20 Mar 2022 19:41

The new Alienware x14 is almost too thin for a Gaming Laptop

Laptops tend to get thinner every year, but is this really a good thing for a gaming system? We are not sure and the new Alienware x14 shows that a thin chassis requires compromises in terms of performance.

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Mar 2022 14:04

The P50 Pocket surprises us with a great photo quality in our test.

Verdict on the Huawei P50 Pocket: A foldable smartphone turns into a fashion accessory and camera dream

The Huawei P50 Pocket offers some interesting equipment in addition to the foldable OLED panel. However, the high price point of the foldable may not turn a purchase of the 1200-Euro (~$1310) smartphone from Huawei into an attract...

Marcus Herbrich, 16 Mar 2022 03:26

Razer Blade 15 2022 vs. Blade 15 2018: Four years of accumulating improvements

The Razer Blade 15 series has been utilizing the same chassis design for almost five years running. Despite the lack of any major physical changes between yearly models, the internal updates have nonetheless added up over time. If...

Allen Ngo, 13 Mar 2022 22:07

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop Studio is very expensive for old tech

You can get the regular Surface Laptop with Intel or AMD processors, but Microsoft equips the new high-end device Surface Laptop Studio with old Tiger Lake quad-core CPUs, which are hardly competitive anymore. The manufacturer sav...

Andreas Osthoff, 11 Mar 2022 00:19

The new Huawei MateBook E is an interesting, but also expensive Windows OLED Tablet

The new MateBook E from Huawei is a Windows tablet, which shares many similarities with the own MatePad series including the good OLED screen, great speakers, and good cameras. There are, however, some limitations when you want to...

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Mar 2022 23:30

MSI GP66 Leopard vs. Vector GP66: What's the difference?

MSI has confusingly given two different names for two laptop models that are essentially identical from a visual standpoint. In reality, there are notable differences between them to keep in mind especially if you plan on purchasi...

Allen Ngo, 05 Mar 2022 06:21

External power bricks for laptops are getting kind of chonky. This MSI adapter measures 18 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm and weighs just under 1 kg

External power bricks or AC adapters for gaming laptops are getting kind of chonky

A super-thin and sleek gaming laptop can only be as portable as the AC adapter that comes with it. With the power-hungry Intel Alder Lake-H series, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and RTX 3080 Ti now available, potential buyers will want to ...

Allen Ngo, 02 Mar 2022 22:24

Asus ExpertBook B3 Flip in review: 2-in-1 laptop with input pen and LTE modem

Asus ExpertBook B3 Flip: 2-in-1 notebook with two cameras and LTE modem

The ExpertBook B3 offers an LTE modem, two Thunderbolt 4 ports in a 14-inch form factor (FHD, IPS). The touchscreen can be used with the included input pen. The latter is stowed away in a panel in the base unit.

Sascha Mölck, 28 Feb 2022 08:00

Core i9-12900H benchmarked: Intel has outpaced the Zen 3 AMD Ryzen 9 H-series by comfortable margins (Image source: Intel)

27 AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX PCs vs. the Core i9-12900H: Intel comes out on top, but there's a catch

The 12th gen Core i9-12900H is approximately 30 percent faster than the average laptop or mini PC running on the competing Zen 3 Ryzen 9 5900HX. What Intel doesn't want you to know, however, is that the chipmaker had to up the pow...

Allen Ngo, 26 Feb 2022 20:43

The Xperia Pro-I is more or less an Xperia 1 III with the 1-inch sensor of the Sony RX100 VII compact camera.

Verdict on the Sony Xperia Pro-I: Only worth it with smartphone accessories?

The Sony Xperia Pro-I shines with a very extensive camera software and optional vlogging accessories. However, the camera quality of the Sony smartphone is not beyond reproach ...

Marcus Herbrich, 22 Feb 2022 12:42

Xiaomi 12 Pro: Get it while it's hot or wait and see?

The 12 Pro is Xiaomi's 2022 flagship smartphone and not only comes with the latest Snapdragon SoC, but also a highly modern display, long battery life and a triple camera worthy of the name. But is an import model worth it?

Daniel Schmidt, 21 Feb 2022 13:31

The Moto G200 5G is Motorola's newest flagship model of the Moto G series, equipped with the Snapdragon 888+.

Test verdict on the Motorola Moto G200 5G - Mid-range smartphone with amazing performance

The Motorola Moto G200 5G offers a lot of performance. The mid-range smartphone doesn't fail to impress with its 144-Hz panel, a Snapdragon 888+, UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR5 RAM. In other areas, however, the Moto G flagship is lack...

Marcus Herbrich, 19 Feb 2022 11:20

Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip in review: 2-in-1 laptop with 5G modem and long battery life

Asus ExpertBook B7 Flip: A 2-in-1 laptop for the business sector

The ExpertBook offers a 5G modem, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a 14-inch touchscreen display (1920x1200 pixels) with a 16:10 aspect ratio. You can operate the screen through touch input as well as with the included Asus Pen.

Sascha Mölck, 19 Feb 2022 08:37

HP's ZBook Fury 17 G8 wastes potential

Mobile workstations are primarily supposed to be reliable companions for professional users and offer a lot of performance at the same time. The ZBook Fury 17 G8 basically meets these criteria, but we think HP wastes a lot of pote...

Andreas Osthoff, 18 Feb 2022 14:42

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05 in review: Quiet, affordable office laptop

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ITL05: Quiet, affordable office laptop

Lenovo's 15.6-incher has a Tiger Lake processor on board, it barely warms up, and it only produces a small amount of noise. Windows 10 Home in S mode serves as the operating system (an upgrade to Windows 11 is possible). The purch...

Sascha Mölck, 14 Feb 2022 07:12