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MSI's WE76 mobile workstation combines a matte 4K AdobeRGB panel with the super powerful Nvidia RTX A5000

As a conventional mobile workstation, the MSI WE76 primarily offers a lot of performance and numerous ports. Is that enough to stand up to the established competition from Dell, HP, and Lenovo?

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Dec 2021 06:02

AMD Ryzen 3 5300U benchmarked: Intel Core i3 has every reason to worry

We already know that the latest Ryzen 7 U-series CPUs can outperform the latest 11th gen Core i7 U-series CPUs in many instances, but the differences are skewed even further in AMD's favor when moving down to the Ryzen 3 vs. Core ...

Allen Ngo, 15 Dec 2021 03:38

Strong combination: Ryzen 7 5800H and GeForce RTX 3060

Hot buy: Medion Erazer Deputy P25 at Aldi and Amazon UK

Price-conscious gamers beware: The Medion Erazer Deputy P25 MD64015 has been available for purchase in Germany at Aldi for 1,249 Euros (~$1,410) since December 9. For those of yon in the UK, you can also find it on Amazon for £1,0...

Florian Glaser, 14 Dec 2021 13:25

Dell Inspiron 7306: Convertible for creative types

The Dell Inspiron 7306 is mostly a success, overall. With a digital pen, convenient design and a good screen it could be described as a creative convertible. The issues we found would most likely be more relevant to enthusiasts su...

Marc Herter, 10 Dec 2021 00:20

Affordable with a good performance: the Lenovo ThinkPad L15 G2

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 G2: The affordable Tiger Lake model is completely sufficient

Those who don't want to spend a lot of money for their work laptop can perhaps find the ideal laptop in the ThinkPad L15 G2 with Intel's Core i3 Tiger Lake CPU.

Mike Wobker, 04 Dec 2021 02:58

Google Pixel 6: Top-notch even without the highest score

The Google Pixel 6 impressed us in the test with its bright OLED display, strong cameras, and decent battery life, but it still didn't manage to get a top score. Read on to find out why this is and why it's still a very good smart...

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Dec 2021 01:31

Alienware m15 R6 test - Slower 3D performance than in the predecessor?

Alienware m15 R6 test - Slower 3D performance than the predecessor?

For good reasons, Alienware got a reputation to design good gaming laptops with a great performance and distinctive look. However, in the newest version we see some steps back rather than forward, particularly in the 3D performanc...

Christian Hintze, 01 Dec 2021 03:12

Gigabyte G5 GD in review: Cheap gaming laptop without Windows

1st place for the GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU in the Gigabyte G5 GD

The Core i5 processor and the GeForce RTX 3050 laptop GPU bring all the latest games smoothly onto the G5's matte Full HD screen. The laptop offers space for up to three storage drives. A Windows operating system isn't included wi...

Sascha Mölck, 28 Nov 2021 23:41

The Gigabyte U4 UD excels in many aspects in our test, but it also has a few weaknesses. (Image: Gigabyte)

The Gigabyte U4 UD subnotebook wastes potential in the test despite its i7 CPU

With the U4 UD, Gigabyte offers a very lightweight subnotebook with a very rare but powerful CPU. However, it didn't perform as well as we had hoped in our review. But the Gigabyte U4 ultimately won us over, despite there being a ...

Marcus Schwarten, 28 Nov 2021 05:32

Ryzen 5 5600U is putting a lot of pressure on Intel and its 11th Core series in the sub $1000 USD price range (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 5 5600U is putting pressure on Intel and its 11th gen Core series on midrange laptops

When AMD's midrange Ryzen 5 can handily outperform Intel's fastest Core i7 U-series lineup in the most important multi-thread workloads, then it becomes that much easier to recommend AMD over Intel in the budget to midrange laptop...

Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2021 19:36

The VivoBook 15 KM513 offers an excellent Samsung FHD OLED HDR panel. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus VivoBook 15 KM513 in review: A rare OLED HDR and Ryzen 5 5500U combination for the mid-range

The Asus VivoBook 15 KM513 impresses in more ways than one with its excellent OLED HDR panel and very good AMD Ryzen 5 5500U performance — a combination that is not often seen in the mid-range. However, given that this is a VivoBo...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 27 Nov 2021 16:18

Thinking about buying the Dell Latitude 15 9520? You may want to read this first (Image source: Dell)

Thinking about buying the Dell Latitude 15 9520 2-in-1? You may want to read this first

Iris Xe performance is much faster on average than with the older UHD Graphics 620. Unfortunately, GPU clock rates cycle heavily over time for unsteady frame rates and performance.

Allen Ngo, 24 Nov 2021 13:00

Be sure to toggle your GPD Pocket 3 power level via BIOS for a significant boost in performance

The default power level is limited to a TDP range of just 15 W to 20 W for up to 30 to 50 percent slower processor performance than the average Core i7-1195G7. You're definitely going to want to play around with the BIOS settings ...

Allen Ngo, 19 Nov 2021 04:32

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