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2021 Asus VivoBook 15 sets a new display standard for budget laptops with its outstanding 1080p OLED panel

The new affordable 1080p OLED Samsung panel is looking to challenge the usual 1080p IPS panels found on nearly all inexpensive laptops over the past few years.

Allen Ngo, 16 Nov 2021 06:27

Testing the Acer Spin 3 SP314-21N: A quiet 2-in-1 laptop with pen input

Acer Spin 3 SP314-21N: No active stylus with the 2-in-1 laptop

With a Ryzen 3 APU, 8 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode, and an NVMe SSD, Acer's 2-in-1 device is equipped for office and Internet operation. The touchscreen can not only be operated with the fingers but also with an activ...

Sascha Mölck, 12 Nov 2021 02:04

Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6 in review: 4K gaming laptop with good battery life

Lenovo Legion S7 15ACH6: 2 kg gaming laptop with 600-nit display

The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and the GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU bring almost every computer game smoothly onto the matte 4K screen. The latter scores points with very good color reproduction (Pantone-certified) and high brightness. Thi...

Sascha Mölck, 08 Nov 2021 06:34

Despite the low price, the Lenovo Tab 11 Plus's set of features is impressive.

Lenovo Tab P11 Plus tablet review verdict: Potential unfortunately wasted, but there is hope

With the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus, budget-conscious buyers get a really good overall package including pen and keyboard support. As with the Yoga Tab 11, however, Lenovo is guilty of a major weakness in everyday use...

Marcus Herbrich, 07 Nov 2021 02:39

Should you get the new Apple MacBook Pro 14?

The new MacBook Pro 14 was impressive in our comprehensive review and it is certainly one of the best compact multimedia laptops you can currently get. But is the additional price over the MacBook Pro 13 or the MacBook Air justifi...

Andreas Osthoff, 06 Nov 2021 13:59

The Asus VivoBook 15 Pro multimedia laptop offers a high performance but outdated connections

Asus has updated its VivoBook Pro models, offering Intel as well as AMD processors in combination with dedicated Nvidia GPUs and OLED panels. While it takes good advantage of the component performance, Asus made some cuts in the c...

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Nov 2021 03:11

The Edge 20 Pro is a Motorola flagship that also supports the Ready For platform.

Motorola Edge 20 Pro flagship smartphone review verdict: Are the compromises too big?

The Motorola Edge 20 Pro is a relatively affordable flagship phone with a 144 Hz OLED panel and a Snapdragon SoC. Read our review verdict on the Edge 20 Pro to find out whether Motorola managed to find a good compromise between pr...

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Nov 2021 03:51

Offers a lot of performance in a compact format: The Apple iPhone 13 mini

Apple iPhone 13 mini: As compact as high-end allows

In many aspects, the iPhone 13 mini features the same hardware as the larger model, and its performance is similar as well. However, the 5.4-inch screen turns out to be a tad too small at times.

Mike Wobker, 30 Oct 2021 06:58

When poor naming conventions strike: The IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Yoga Slim 7 Pro are the same laptop (Source: Lenovo)

The IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and Yoga Slim 7 Pro are the same laptop as if model names aren't already confusing enough

If you have trouble keeping up with model names, we don't blame you. Some manufacturers aren't making it any easier by giving two very different names to two models that otherwise look exactly the same.

Allen Ngo, 30 Oct 2021 06:09

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is huge and offers great technology and a high quality case, but you have to be content with 12 months of warranty.

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max offers top technology but also some small annoyances

With the iPhone 13 Pro Max, we tested the largest of Apple's current smartphones and determined that no other smartphone is as fast and you also cannot get as much storage in other smartphones. But ...

Florian Schmitt, 29 Oct 2021 03:04

The Huawei MateBook 16 AMD offers a lot of power and has an excellent price-to-performance ratio

The large multimedia notebook impresses with its good CPU performance thanks to the AMD Ryzen processor. But the MateBook 16 can easily keep up with its competition in the other areas as well.

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Oct 2021 10:46

Apple iPad (2021) buying tips: The powerful tablet can quickly become expensive, but it doesn't have to be like that

The new Apple iPad 10.2 impressed in the test, offering a modern tablet with comprehensive expansion options despite its dusty looks. However, users who want more than just the base version will quickly notice that things can get ...

Daniel Schmidt, 24 Oct 2021 21:01

The basic model of the Dell XPS 15 with the Core i5 is simply too expensive

Dell also offers the XPS 15 without a dedicated graphics card. The Core i5-11400H and the UHD Graphics Xe are not very impressive, particularly since Dell also reduces the power consumption unnecessarily. The performance is just t...

Andreas Osthoff, 24 Oct 2021 03:33

Excellent HP Chromebook x2 11 2-in-1 is dragged down by its spongy detachable keyboard

Excellent HP Chromebook x2 11 2-in-1 is dragged down by its terrible detachable keyboard

For about $400 USD, the HP Chromebook x2 11 gets a lot of things right including its well-calibrated 100% sRGB 3:2 touchscreen and strong aluminum build quality. The included keyboard, however, needs a lot of work.

Allen Ngo, 23 Oct 2021 22:54

Offers a wide range of maintenance options: The Gigabyte A7 X1

Gigabyte A7 X1: The gaming laptop with a replaceable battery

Gigabyte hasn't opted for an ultra-slim or extremely compact case for the A7 X1, which actually brings several advantages with it.

Mike Wobker, 22 Oct 2021 05:36

The maximum GPU TGP listed on Nvidia control panel isn't always telling the truth

Will a 130 W TGP GPU actually draw 130 W when gaming? What about a 165 W TGP GPU? The GPUs in some gaming laptops can miss their specified TGP targets by moderate margins.

Allen Ngo, 21 Oct 2021 03:40

On par with the RTX 3070: The RX 6700M in the MSI Delta 15

MSI Delta 15: AMD takes the gloves off with the Radeon RX 6700M

Nvidia has dominated the laptop high-end segment for a long time. With the Radeon RX 6700M and the Radeon RX 6800M, AMD has finally introduced worthy competitors to the market. We were able to examine the MSI Delta 15 as one of th...

Florian Glaser, 21 Oct 2021 02:53

The iPad Mini 6 is small, attractive, and optionally also includes 5G.

Apple iPad Mini 2021: Finally a fresh design for Apple's smallest tablet

It was about time: The wide bezels are now finally also things of the past in the iPad Mini 6. Find out here, why else the small tablet impressed us.

Florian Schmitt, 20 Oct 2021 01:58

While we like the concept of the Yoga Tab 11, we find some of the implementation and equipment lacking.

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 tablet reveals good and bad sides in the test

In our review, the Yoga Tab 11 knows to please with its design and practical kickstand. However, in several areas, the Lenovo tablet is not at eye level with the competitors. During our testing, we were particularly surprised by t...

Marcus Herbrich, 19 Oct 2021 02:55

Dell G15 5515 Ryzen Edition review: An affordable FHD gaming laptop

Dell G15 5515: A gaming laptop with a long battery life

The Ryzen 7 APU and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti laptop GPU allow playing all the current games smoothly on the matte FHD display of the G15. The laptop offers space for two NVMe SSDs and also has an excellent battery life. Only the displa...

Sascha Mölck, 17 Oct 2021 03:49

While the iPhone 13 features numerous upgrades, the changes are relatively minor overall.

iPhone 13: Are the upgrades worth it?

After last year's design overhaul, 2021 brings a smaller changes to the iPhone. Will the SensorShift stabilization of the camera and a brighter display be enough to satisfy everyone?

Florian Schmitt, 16 Oct 2021 20:36

HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 vs. ZBook Fury 15 G8: What's the difference?

The ZBook Fury 15 G8 is one of the fastest mobile workstations in its size class. If you're in it for the features and not so much for the speed, however, then the older and likely cheaper ZBook Fury 15 G7 will be more than enough...

Allen Ngo, 16 Oct 2021 03:14

Dell Inspiron 15 3501 laptop in review: Quiet office computer

The Dell Inspiron 15 3501 supports Linux

The Inspiron 15 3501 scores points with low noise and heat development as well as enough room for two storage devices. The CPU and GPU performance falls short of the possibilities.

Sascha Mölck, 15 Oct 2021 03:16

The Acer Swift 3 SF316-51-75MK impresses with many strengths in the test. (Image: Acer)

Acer Swift 3: 16.1-inch laptop with Intel Core i7-11370H does its name justice

The Acer Swift 3 SF316-51-75MK is equipped with a rather rare CPU along with its onboard graphics. Our review proves that the laptop still lives up to the "Swift" part of its name, delivering a fast performance in the test.

Marcus Schwarten, 12 Oct 2021 08:06

HP Omen 16 reviewed: Solid RTX 3070 gaming laptop for $1800 USD

HP now has two gaming laptop lineups on offer. The existing Omen series now includes a 16-inch model and competes with the recently released budget model Victus 16. It succeeded in that aspect in our review, but there are minor li...

Christian Hintze, 11 Oct 2021 15:08

Dell Precision 5550 vs. Precision 5560: What's the difference?

If the Precision 5560 looks familiar, then that's because it is essentially the same mobile workstation as the Precision 5550. It's the GPU and PCIe4 storage options available that set the two apart.

Allen Ngo, 10 Oct 2021 20:50

Huawei's new MateBook 14s is the better MateBook X Pro

Huawei's new MateBook 14s is a very good subnotebook that offers a great 3:2 touchscreen as well as a good keyboard. The Intel Core i7-11370H with a TDP of 45 Watts is not really convincing, but that is not Huawei's fault.

Andreas Osthoff, 10 Oct 2021 12:21

XMG Focus 17: Putting the RTX 3050 Ti through its paces

While the high-end models from Nvidia's Ampere generation (RTX 3060, RTX 3070, RTX 3080) have been on the market for a while, the mid-range segment had to wait a bit longer for new GPUs. The XMG Focus 17 shows what an RTX 3050 Ti ...

Florian Glaser, 09 Oct 2021 19:20

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 G2 is in desperate need of a redesign

There are many different laptop designs, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. While this also applies to large, heavy laptops, there is such a thing as too big. Unfortunately, the Lenovo ThinkPad P17 G2 is a prime exa...

Benjamin Herzig, 08 Oct 2021 11:43

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15 Gen 2 benefits from the new RTX A3000 GPU

Lenovo has updated the second generation ThinkPad P15 with new Tiger Lake processors from Intel along with Thunderbolt 4, but the highlight of the mobile workstation is the new professional RTX A3000 GPU from Nvidia, which provide...

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Oct 2021 19:23

The Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1 is both a minor and major upgrade over the older XPS 13 7390 2-in-1

Users will get a 60 to 90 percent boost in graphics performance between the two models, but there's a huge catch. If you don't need the GPU power, then the physically identical and steadier older model will be more than enough.

Allen Ngo, 05 Oct 2021 01:55

The only 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED display in the 21:9 format makes the Sony Xperia 5 III a very comfortable and light Snapdragon 888 smartphone

The Sony Xperia 5 III has a unique feature that many users always ask for

The slightly more affordable and also more compact version of the Sony Xperia 1 III distinguished itself in our test with its marked comfort combined with high-quality workmanship. Those who are looking for a compact smartphone wi...

Marcus Herbrich, 04 Oct 2021 23:37

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is a real powerhouse when it comes to performance, but it could annoy customers with minor cost-cutting measures.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G: A great upgrade, if only things with the power adapter were different...

More performance for one of Samsung's most popular smartphones, plus a fast AMOLED display; it seems like nothing can go wrong. Or can it?

Florian Schmitt, 04 Oct 2021 19:39

The Snapdragon 778G is built on TSMC's 6 nm manufacturing process. (Source: Qualcomm)

Snapdragon 778G vs MediaTek Dimensity 1200: Just how powerful is Qualcomm's latest affordable SoC?

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G and MediaTek's Dimensity 1200 are the two current chipsets of choice across the mid-range and sub-premium segments. Some may wonder exactly what performance differences exist between the two chipsets; an...

Ricci Rox, 03 Oct 2021 18:29

ZTE Axon 30 5G: The smartphone with the best under-display camera

The ZTE Axon 30 5G positions itself in the upper mid-range and features a well-hidden UDC. It also scores points in the test with other strengths, but it also has to face some criticism.

Daniel Schmidt, 02 Oct 2021 20:46

Has a hard time competing against RTX 3060 laptops: The XMG Focus 15

XMG Focus 15: The difficult position of the RTX 3050 Ti

Nvidia did not do itself a favor with the strongly varying TGPs of the current Ampere generation. Even though the XMG Focus 15 races past most other laptops with the RTX 3050 Ti, the RTX 3060 is clearly the better choice for gamer...

Florian Glaser, 02 Oct 2021 02:50

Dell totally forgot one small but important detail on its newest Alienware x15 and x17 lineup

The backlight on the older Alienware m15 keyboard would light up all keys and symbols, but this is not true on the Alienware x15 or x17 for reasons unknown.

Allen Ngo, 02 Oct 2021 01:25

Motorola introduces fast charging past 30 watts in the low-priced mid-range with the Moto G60s.

With 50-watt fast charging, Motorola sets a standard for budget smartphones with the Moto G60s

One feature that we liked in particular in our review of the Motorola Moto G60s is the TurboPower50 charging technology used, which makes long charging times in the lower-priced mid-range a thing of the past, despite the Moto phon...

Marcus Herbrich, 30 Sep 2021 07:51

HP Victus: Inhouse competitor to the Omen series

With the Omen series, HP has been offering visually attractive gaming laptops that are also interesting in terms of their price-performance ratio. Now, the manufacturer introduces a new gaming series to the market with the Victus ...

Florian Glaser, 30 Sep 2021 03:22

Huawei MatePad 11: Price-to-performance champion!

Even though the Huawei MatePad 11 is priced as a mid-range tablet it has a lot of features of high-end slates. Currently, the MatePad 11 is one of the best tablets on the market, despite the fact that it comes with Harmony OS.

Daniel Schmidt, 28 Sep 2021 14:10

A technically mature smartphone with a foldable display: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: A clean hinge but a dusty screen

Samsung's latest generation of foldables shows even more mature solutions for problems found in earlier models. However, we still noticed one minor issue in everyday testing.

Mike Wobker, 27 Sep 2021 07:09

Essential BIOS 1.3.0 update for Alienware x15 and x17 owners now available for performance boost and hybrid graphics switching (Source: Dell)

Essential BIOS 1.3.0 update for Alienware x15 and x17 owners now available to boost performance and enable hybrid graphics switching

Owners will want to apply the update ASAP to get the most out of their new expensive purchases. The manual graphics switching was available on older Alienware laptops but it was curiously missing on the new x15 and x17 models at l...

Allen Ngo, 26 Sep 2021 20:50

Confusingly, the Dell Inspiron 14 7415 and Inspiron 14 5410 are the same laptop

We're not sure if a different processor and color are enough to justify a completely different model name between the two visually identical models. For shoppers, this can be more confusing than it needs to be when researching lap...

Allen Ngo, 25 Sep 2021 18:19

100 W GeForce RTX 3080 vs. 130 W GeForce RTX 3070: Which is the better choice?

The more expensive RTX 3080 may not always be the faster option if you can find a cheaper RTX 3070 alternative running at higher TGP levels.

Allen Ngo, 24 Sep 2021 07:22

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is currently $200 off on Amazon

Samsung's new foldable smartphone has become very popular despite its high MSRP of $1,799 for the base version (256GB). However, Amazon is currently running a discount on it, and you can get it for $200 off and get it shipped righ...

Daniel Schmidt, 22 Sep 2021 06:46

The Acer TravelMate P6 sports one of the best performing Xe Graphics G7 iGPU implementations on the market. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer TravelMate P6 (2021) in review: Possibly one of the best Iris Xe Graphics G7 performances seen with the Core i7-1165G7 so far

In our review of the new Acer TravelMate P6, we observed that this business laptop's Iris Xe Graphics G7 iGPU in the Core i7-1165G7 is among the best implementations compared to the competition. The Acer TravelMate P6 also brings ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Sep 2021 10:09

Offers the same performance as a MacBook Pro: The Apple Mac Mini with the M1 chip

Apple Mac Mini: The affordable entry into the M1 world

The base version of the Mac Mini with the M1 chip is available for a maximum of 800 Euros (~$938), making it considerably cheaper than comparable iMacs or MacBooks. Nevertheless, performance is on par with the MacBook Pro.

Mike Wobker, 18 Sep 2021 07:45