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Schenker XMG Neo 17 M22 (Source: Schenker)

Schenker XMG Neo 17 M22 in review: High performance gaming laptop with a mechanical Cherry MX keyboard

In our recent review of the Schenker XMG Neo 17, we take a look at the top SKU, which is based on the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti laptop GPU. The performance matches our expectations and we found no major ...

Sebastian Bade, 03 Sep 2022 15:19

MSI Titan GT77 12UHS review: Earning the top spot amongst 4K desktop replacements

MSI Titan GT77 12UHS 4K: Hot rod with RTX 3080 Ti delivers top performance

The MSI Titan G77 is one of the most powerful laptops that you can get right now. Its Core i9-12900HX and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti can easily handle 4K gaming, video editing and rendering. The laptop has room for up to four SSDs and fo...

Sascha Mölck, 03 Sep 2022 13:03

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 is like a budget Alienware x14

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 is pretty much a budget Alienware x14

The latest Inspiron 14 Plus ships with the same Core i7-12700H CPU and GeForce RTX 3050 GPU options as on the Alienware x14 for hundreds of dollars less. If you want an affordable yet powerful machine in a 14-inch form factor, the...

Allen Ngo, 03 Sep 2022 08:13

HP Dragonfly G3 gets almost everything right except for CPU performance

The Dragonfly G3 is one of the best-looking business subnotebooks in the market. However, the 12th gen processor runs slower than expected in order to fit into such a thin and light design.

Allen Ngo, 31 Aug 2022 22:12

Schenker XMG Fusion 15 (Mid 22): Lightweight, compact gaming laptop with mechanical keyboard

The Core i7-11800H CPU and the GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU bring all the latest games smoothly onto the QHD screen. This is complemented by a mechanical keyboard, good battery life and a Thunderbolt 4 slot.

Sascha Mölck, 29 Aug 2022 13:11

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 15 only looks good on the spec sheet

Alder Lake processor, dedicated graphics card, IPS display - the new Samsung Galaxy Book2 15 looks good on the spec sheet. In reality, though, the laptop disappoints in most respects. The new Arc A350M GPU from Intel in particular...

Andreas Osthoff, 27 Aug 2022 13:49

The Core i5-1235U was terrible until the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex i5 14 saved it

The Core i5-1235U had a terrible launch until the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex i5 14 saved it

To our surprise, the budget Lenovo convertible is the best model to get thus far if you want to see the Core i5-1235U at its best. The performance delta between a 15 W and 25 W TDP CPU is significant and worthy of attention for us...

Allen Ngo, 27 Aug 2022 07:01

LG Gram 17 (2022) in review: Lightweight office laptop with great battery life

LG Gram 17 (2022): Finally available with a matte display

The featherweight LG Gram 17 (17Z90Q) is equipped with an Alder Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4 and room for two PCIe 4 SSDs. This is complemented by excellent battery life and a matte 17-inch display in the 16:10 format (2560x1600 ...

Sascha Mölck, 26 Aug 2022 17:19

The compact Surface Laptop Go 2 from Microsoft needs a keyboard illumination

With the Surface Laptop Go 2, Microsoft continues to offer a compact 12-inch companion that scores with sufficient performance and a high-quality case in everyday operation. Besides the price being too high, the laptop particularl...

Andreas Osthoff, 24 Aug 2022 19:07

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro (left) and ROG Phone 6 (right)

Asus ROG Phone 6: The best gaming smartphone has been improved again

With the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro, Asus updates its gaming smartphone to the newest technologies. While it brings a more comprehensive upgrade this year, there are also some reasons for complaint. We summarize the results o...

Daniel Schmidt, 22 Aug 2022 21:13

The OnePlus 10T deploys the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which is slightly faster and more power-efficient than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 of the OnePlus 10 Pro.

TSMC is no savior for Qualcomm either: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the OnePlus 10T put to the test

More efficiency and less heat development. Users expected these attributes from the switch from Samsung to TSMC as the SoC manufacturer of the Qualcomm chipset. However, our review of the OnePlus 10T indicates that the Plus versio...

Marcus Herbrich, 21 Aug 2022 14:05

A powerful CPU and convincing gaming equipment: the Aorus 17X XES.

Too powerful i9-12900HX consumes resources: Aorus 17X XES gaming laptop

An extremely fast processor, a lot of RAM, a 360-Hertz panel, and the RTX 3070 Ti create high expectations. In addition to gaming, the laptop is also supposed to be able to handle some work, leading to some mixed results in our te...

Mario Petzold, 19 Aug 2022 21:16

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13: The integrated TrackPoint buttons might succeed this time around

Lenovo has tried to integrate the functionality of the TrackPoint buttons into the touchpad in the new ThinkPad Z series. This kind of attempt has already failed once. But this time, the innovative design could be a success.

Benjamin Herzig, 19 Aug 2022 13:25

2022 HP Spectre x360 13.5 has fewer keyboard keys and a slower MicroSD reader than the 2020 model

Newer is better except for the few times when it's not. HP has adjusted the performance of the MicroSD reader and layout of the keyboard keys between model generations that some users may not be fond of.

Allen Ngo, 18 Aug 2022 06:48

Honor Magic4 Lite 5G: Does the balancing act pay off?

The Honor Magic4 Lite 5G is the slimmed-down variant of the flagship Magic4 series, thus falling between two poles. 120 Hz refresh rate, but only an LC display. Triple camera, but neither wide-angle nor telephoto lens. Is it still...

Benedikt Winkel, 15 Aug 2022 11:22

One of the best Asus TUF Gaming F15 configurations with the 1440p 165 Hz display is too hard to find

Don't fall for Asus' tricks. While the TUF Gaming F15 is one of the better budget gaming laptops you can buy, nearly all of the configurations online come with the abysmal 1080p panel with very poor colors.

Allen Ngo, 15 Aug 2022 06:32

The latest Dell XPS 13 is a featherweight at just 1.17 kg (~2.58 lbs). (Image: Dell)

The Dell XPS 13 (9315) launches with a very lightweight chassis and 4K 16:10 touchscreen

Today, Dell has launched the next-generation XPS 13 with an updated design, Intel Alder Lake-U, and a 13.4-inch display with an aspect ratio of 16:10 and an optional 4K resolution.

Hannes Brecher, 14 Aug 2022 01:40

Dell Inspiron 14 5425: Stylish, fast, enduring office laptop

Dell's 14-inch laptop scores points with a powerful Ryzen 5 APU (Zen 3), 16 GB of RAM and very good battery life. Good: USB-C Power Delivery is supported. The 16:10 display (1,920x1,200 pixels) only provides poor color-space cover...

Sascha Mölck, 12 Aug 2022 05:04

Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 vs. 9420 2-in-1: What's the difference?

They may look the same, but the newer model can potentially provide faster CPU performance, crisper video calls, and faster WAN connectivity than the previous generation model. Otherwise, the two models are pretty much the same.

Allen Ngo, 09 Aug 2022 07:37

The Sony Xperia 1 IV is the individualist in the high-end smartphone segment.

Review verdict on Sony's Xperia 1 IV flagship: The perfect niche smartphone

Sony's Xperia 1 IV is the first smartphone with a periscope lens that allows for true variable optical zoom. But the cameras are not the only area where the Japanese manufacturer breaks new ground, which may appeal to certain buye...

Marcus Herbrich, 08 Aug 2022 08:50

Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 IAP7 now shipping with Intel Arc A370M graphics for $1400 USD

Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 IAP7 2-in-1 now shipping with Intel Arc A370M graphics for $1400 USD

The model is one of the first 16-inch convertibles to include discrete Intel Arc graphics whereas the Dell Inspiron 7620 2-in-1 ships with the GeForce MX550 instead.

Allen Ngo, 04 Aug 2022 20:10

Asus TUF Gaming Dash F15 FX517ZR in review: Mobile gaming laptop with acceptable battery life

Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR: 2 kg gaming laptop with E-cores that can be switched off

The Asus TUF F15 is a mid-range QHD gaming laptop with a well-rounded configuration: A Core i7-12650H, a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. The matte QHD display covers the DCI-P3 color space almost complet...

Sascha Mölck, 04 Aug 2022 12:11

2022 Vaio FE 14 is new on the inside but old on the outside

It may be equipped with the latest fancy 12th gen CPUs from Intel, but the wrapping is starting show its age.

Allen Ngo, 02 Aug 2022 04:16

The Poco X4 Pro 5G comes with a lot of equipment highlights for a RRP of less than US$300.

Review verdict on the Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro: Strong smartphone can improve in one area

The Poco X4 Pro builds well on the X3 Pro and impresses with one of the best displays for under US$300. However, the smartphone from Xiaomi does not improve in all areas.

Marcus Herbrich, 31 Jul 2022 11:36

The Dell Inspiron 15 5515 delivers solid performance benchmarks under testing (Image: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 15 5515 proves to be a solid office notebook but leaves the potential of the AMD Ryzen 7 untapped

Dell's Inspiron 15 5515 is a simple office notebook that fulfills its intended purpose, but also leaves quite a bit to be desired. It scores with good battery runtimes under testing, but does not fully utilize the potential of the...

Marcus Schwarten, 30 Jul 2022 16:36

That awkward moment when the Core i5-1240P is outperforming most Core i7-1260P laptops currently available

Numbers don't lie. We're disappointed that most laptop makers thus far haven't been implementing the Core i7-1260P to its full potential. The situation is bad enough that even the Core i5-1240P is running consistently faster in mu...

Allen Ngo, 30 Jul 2022 05:45

Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable: Windows 11 brings significant progress to the ARM platform

Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000): Windows 11 brings significant progress to the ARM platform

Windows on ARM has been around for years. But it hasn't managed to break through into the mainstream yet due to the lack of fast processors and poor software compatibility. Whilst the CPU issue still lingers, the software situatio...

Benjamin Herzig, 29 Jul 2022 14:20

HP knows the internet loves GIFs so they put a dedicated GIF key on their latest Pavilion laptop

HP knows the internet loves GIFs so they put a dedicated GIF key on the latest Pavilion laptop

The feature makes it easy to search and insert GIFs and emoticons when messaging. There's no longer an excuse to *not* reply with GIFs now.

Allen Ngo, 29 Jul 2022 03:51

The XMG Pro 17 has a lot of performance in store.

Schenker XMG Pro 17 E22: Graphics performance above all

Big and black - this gaming laptop can only really make an impression when you open it. And this is only marginally due to the RGB keyboard. Instead, it's mainly the hardware that can show what this laptop is capable of.

Mario Petzold, 25 Jul 2022 07:28

Our review of the XMG Pro 15: the RTX 3080 Ti gamer has a lot of good features

Our review of the Schenker XMG Pro 15: The RTX 3080 Ti gamer has a lot of good features

Our review of the XMG Pro 15 with an i7-12700 H and a RTX 3080 Ti is now complete. Schenker advertises the XMG Pro 15 as an all-round laptop for gamers and workstation users with highlights such as a QHD display with great color s...

Christian Hintze, 24 Jul 2022 15:37

Dell's new XPS 13 Plus could be a really good laptop, but there are some questionable design decisions

The new Dell XPS 13 Plus is equipped with a fast CPU, but our review revealed some problems and questionable design decisions. This means the laptop is not as good as it could be and Dell might be losing touch with its competitors...

Andreas Osthoff, 23 Jul 2022 08:16

The new Huawei MateBook D 16 is not a price-performance champion

Until now, the MateBook D 16 from Huawei has been a 16-inch multimedia laptop with a good price-performance ratio. However, this isn't the case anymore with the new 2022 model, since the change to an Intel-i7 processor increases t...

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Jul 2022 20:45

With the Moto G52, Motorla has created a great and well-rounded mid-range smartphone.

Verdict Motorola Moto G52 - This signature Moto feature is missing from the mid-range phone

In our review, the Moto G52 presents itself as a good mid-range smartphone without 5G aspirations. However, the affordable Moto phone lacks a certain feature that Motorola phones are known for.

Marcus Herbrich, 18 Jul 2022 15:33

Honor Magic4 Pro 5G – Honor's flagship smartphone comes with plenty of features

Since Honor continues to try to impress prospective customers, the high-end smartphone Magic4 Pro not only uses Google services again, but also comes with a premium set of features and achieves convincing results in our review.

Daniel Schmidt, 16 Jul 2022 14:02

MSI Raider GE77 HX 12UHS in review: RTX 3080 Ti tops the charts

MSI Raider GE77 HX 12UHS: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti tops the charts

With a Core i9-12900HX and a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, the MSI laptop offers enough performance for 4K gaming, video editing, and rendering. In fact, it often reaches the best benchmark results we have seen from this GPU so far.

Sascha Mölck, 15 Jul 2022 11:04

Asus Vivobook Pro 14 laptop reviewed: Almost a hidden gem

The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 costs less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,004) while still offering a lot. A Pantone Validated OLED panel is just the cherry on top. A Ryzen 5 and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 guarantee high performance. While the c...

Marc Herter, 13 Jul 2022 07:42

The new Huawei MateBook 16s with Intel CPU reveals some shortcomings compared to the previous AMD version and is just too expensive

Huawei's new multimedia laptop MateBook 16s is equipped with an Intel processor, but the move away from AMD reveals some problems. The price is also much higher than before, and the new model is definitely not as good as the old M...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Jul 2022 20:33

GPD Win Max 2 Core i7-1260P vs. Ryzen 7 6800U benchmarks: AMD is the superior option for gaming

GPD Win Max 2 Core i7-1260P vs. Ryzen 7 6800U benchmarks: AMD is the superior choice for gaming

For handheld 720p gaming, the new integrated Radeon 680M can outperform the Iris Xe by wide margins even though GPD is charging the same price for either option.

Allen Ngo, 10 Jul 2022 21:15

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED cleary shows that AMD is the superior choice for compact laptops right now

The new Zenbook S 13 is a very good subnotebook with AMD's latest Ryzen 7 6800U mobile processor. Our review reveals clear advantages over Intel's current 12th Gen. Alder Lake lineup.

Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jul 2022 01:09

XMG Neo 15 with XMG Oasis - Cool and silent high-performance gaming at last?

Schenker XMG Neo 15 with Oasis liquid cooling put to the test: Cool and quiet high-performance gaming at last?

Gaming laptops with powerful hardware are naturally loud and hot, which can definitely spoil the gaming experience. How about a laptop that can be connected to an external liquid cooling system when needed, so that temperatures an...

Christian Hintze, 09 Jul 2022 15:11

The third-generation Lenovo Tab M10 Plus is a good Android tablet in the budget mid-range.

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus Gen 3 review verdict: Multimedia is the main focus of the affordable tablet

The third-generation Tab M10 Plus has four speakers and a high-resolution 2K panel. Furthermore, the 10.6-inch display supports stylus input, which is hard to find in this price range. Nevertheless, the low price comes at the expe...

Marcus Herbrich, 09 Jul 2022 04:36

Razer Blade 17 (Early 2022) review: An elegant 4k gaming laptop with a bright display

Razer Blade 17 (Early 2022): High priced and power hungry

A Core i9-12900H CPU and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU will bring all the current games smoothly to the matte 4k display (IPS, 144 Hz). The latter also scores with a good color reproduction and high brightness.

Sascha Mölck, 08 Jul 2022 01:30

Acer Chromebook 514 CB514-1WT in review: Quiet office laptop with good battery life

Acer Chromebook 514: 14-inch laptop with matte touchscreen

Acer's 14-inch Chromebook offers a touchscreen display (Full HD, IPS), low operating noise, good battery life, and Thunderbolt 4. The integration of the Google Play Store enables the use of countless Android apps.

Sascha Mölck, 03 Jul 2022 08:15

Creator laptop from MSI with outstanding potential

Creator flagship for high performance: MSI Creator Z16P

The combination of the Intel i9-12900H and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti results in maximum speed for MSI's multimedia laptop. At the same time, it has a slim build as well as an impressive display. Does it succeed and is the pri...

Mario Petzold, 03 Jul 2022 07:51

The Poco F4 GT offers a lot of smartphone for a cheap price. We were very pleased to find a 120W charger already included with the Xiaomi phone.

Verdict on the Xiaomi Poco F4 GT - Impressive for daily use but lacking as a gaming smartphone

While the Poco F4 GT is an excellent mid-range smartphone for price-conscious gamers, the F4 GT is not a true gaming smartphone, in our opinion. In this article, we will explore the reasons for our verdict on the Xiaomi phone.

Marcus Herbrich, 28 Jun 2022 15:02

The new Apple M2 requires an active cooling solution and is even slightly throttled in the MacBook Pro 13

The first MacBook with Apple's new M2 SoC is the familiar MacBook Pro 13. It uses a cooling solution with a fan, but it still cannot handle the full performance of the Apple M2 for more than a couple of seconds. This worries us a ...

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Jun 2022 13:59

Asus Zenbook Flip 15 Q539ZD OLED display is 40 percent dimmer than what the manufacturer is advertising

(June 27, 2022 update: Issue has been resolved.) There is a huge mismatch in display brightness between what Asus is claiming and what we are actually seeing on a retail unit. Hopefully we can find an official solution to "unlock"...

Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2022 18:53

Testing the Schenker XMG Apex 15 Max: a gaming laptop with a desktop CPU

Schenker XMG Apex 15 Max: Gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 5900X

Schenker combines a socketed Ryzen 9-5900X CPU with a GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU. This results in a powerful laptop that strikes a good figure in scenarios that demand a lot of performance, be it gaming, video processing, or rend...

Sascha Mölck, 25 Jun 2022 01:40

The Dell XPS 17 9720 with 4K AdobeRGB Panel is perfect for Adobe Photoshop

More and more manufacturers follow Apple's example and switch to the DCI-P3 reference for their notebook panels. The large multimedia laptop Dell XPS 17 is one of the last devices with such an AdobeRGB panel, and it is also a very...

Andreas Osthoff, 20 Jun 2022 12:52

Review Snippet

Schenker XMG Neo 17 M22 in review: High performance gaming laptop with a mechanical Cherry MX keyboard

MSI Titan GT77 12UHS 4K: Hot rod with RTX 3080 Ti delivers top performance

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7420 is pretty much a budget Alienware x14

HP Dragonfly G3 gets almost everything right except for CPU performance

Schenker XMG Fusion 15 (Mid 22): Lightweight, compact gaming laptop with mechanical keyboard

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 15 only looks good on the spec sheet

The Core i5-1235U had a terrible launch until the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex i5 14 saved it

LG Gram 17 (2022): Finally available with a matte display

The compact Surface Laptop Go 2 from Microsoft needs a keyboard illumination

Asus ROG Phone 6: The best gaming smartphone has been improved again

TSMC is no savior for Qualcomm either: Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in the OnePlus 10T put to the test

Too powerful i9-12900HX consumes resources: Aorus 17X XES gaming laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13: The integrated TrackPoint buttons might succeed this time around

2022 HP Spectre x360 13.5 has fewer keyboard keys and a slower MicroSD reader than the 2020 model

Honor Magic4 Lite 5G: Does the balancing act pay off?

One of the best Asus TUF Gaming F15 configurations with the 1440p 165 Hz display is too hard to find

The Dell XPS 13 (9315) launches with a very lightweight chassis and 4K 16:10 touchscreen

Dell Inspiron 14 5425: Stylish, fast, enduring office laptop

Dell Latitude 9430 2-in-1 vs. 9420 2-in-1: What's the difference?

Review verdict on Sony's Xperia 1 IV flagship: The perfect niche smartphone

Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 IAP7 2-in-1 now shipping with Intel Arc A370M graphics for $1400 USD

Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZR: 2 kg gaming laptop with E-cores that can be switched off

2022 Vaio FE 14 is new on the inside but old on the outside

Review verdict on the Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro: Strong smartphone can improve in one area

Dell Inspiron 15 5515 proves to be a solid office notebook but leaves the potential of the AMD Ryzen 7 untapped

That awkward moment when the Core i5-1240P is outperforming most Core i7-1260P laptops currently available

Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable (B3000): Windows 11 brings significant progress to the ARM platform

HP knows the internet loves GIFs so they put a dedicated GIF key on the latest Pavilion laptop

Schenker XMG Pro 17 E22: Graphics performance above all

Our review of the Schenker XMG Pro 15: The RTX 3080 Ti gamer has a lot of good features

Dell's new XPS 13 Plus could be a really good laptop, but there are some questionable design decisions

The new Huawei MateBook D 16 is not a price-performance champion

Verdict Motorola Moto G52 - This signature Moto feature is missing from the mid-range phone

Honor Magic4 Pro 5G – Honor's flagship smartphone comes with plenty of features

The new Apple MacBook Air M2 has arrived - Initial impressions and benchmark results of the entry-level SKU

MSI Raider GE77 HX 12UHS: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti tops the charts

Asus Vivobook Pro 14 laptop reviewed: Almost a hidden gem

The new Huawei MateBook 16s with Intel CPU reveals some shortcomings compared to the previous AMD version and is just too expensive

GPD Win Max 2 Core i7-1260P vs. Ryzen 7 6800U benchmarks: AMD is the superior choice for gaming

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED cleary shows that AMD is the superior choice for compact laptops right now

Schenker XMG Neo 15 with Oasis liquid cooling put to the test: Cool and quiet high-performance gaming at last?

Lenovo Tab M10 Plus Gen 3 review verdict: Multimedia is the main focus of the affordable tablet

Razer Blade 17 (Early 2022): High priced and power hungry

Acer Chromebook 514: 14-inch laptop with matte touchscreen

Creator flagship for high performance: MSI Creator Z16P

Verdict on the Xiaomi Poco F4 GT - Impressive for daily use but lacking as a gaming smartphone

The new Apple M2 requires an active cooling solution and is even slightly throttled in the MacBook Pro 13

Asus Zenbook Flip 15 Q539ZD OLED display is 40 percent dimmer than what the manufacturer is advertising

Schenker XMG Apex 15 Max: Gaming laptop with Ryzen 9 5900X

The Dell XPS 17 9720 with 4K AdobeRGB Panel is perfect for Adobe Photoshop

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