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High-end hardware from AMD and Nvidia: Medion Erazer Beast X25

Medion Erazer Beast X25: Priced quite attractively for an RTX 3080 laptop

While other manufacturers charge over 3,000 (~$3,561) or even around 4,000 Euros (~$4,748) for an RTX 3080 laptop, the Medion Erazer Beast X25 costs "only" 2,699 Euros (~$3,204) despite its very generous configuration.

Florian Glaser, 31 Jul 2021 02:12

Testing the MSI Modern 14 B11SB: The 14-inch allrounder suffers from heat development.

For 1200 Euros (~$1420), MSI only offers working memory in single-channel mode

The Modern 14 scores with a Core i7-1165G7 processor, GeForce MX450 graphics core, and 16 GB of working memory. However, the latter can only operate in single-channel mode. In addition, the laptop heats up a lot under load and pro...

Sascha Mölck, 30 Jul 2021 19:15

Solid laptop with business features: The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2: Solid AMD laptop for everyday office use

The 2nd generation of the ThinkPad L15 is offered by Lenovo with processors from Intel and AMD. There are almost no differences in design and price, which is why it's worth taking a look at the details.

Mike Wobker, 29 Jul 2021 21:11

One of the now many affordable 5G smartphones: The Oppo A54 5G

Oppo A54 5G: 5G smartphone for little money

When it comes to the distribution of 5G, smartphone manufacturers have been much faster than network operators. Accordingly, the Oppo A54 5G is another affordable phone that features the latest mobile standard.

Mike Wobker, 25 Jul 2021 23:17

Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 ships with a smaller 240 W AC adapter compared to the 280 W adapter for the G532 series

The slimmer adapter is over 250 g lighter without impacting the overall performance of the laptop. Users can also now recharge the laptop via USB-C whereas that was not possible on the older G532 series.

Allen Ngo, 25 Jul 2021 01:57

Framework Laptop USB-C concept is so simple and brilliant that it makes us wonder why bigger OEMs haven't thought of it yet

Tired of having manufacturers decide for you what ports you want or don't want? The Framework Laptop lets you choose exactly what you want and how many you want at up to four individual ports.

Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2021 22:00

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in review: Update provides for (slightly) more RTX 3070 power

Acer Predator Helios 300: From 100 watts to 110 watts - TGP increase through firmware update

The Predator offers a Core i7-10750H processor, a GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and space for three drives (2x NVMe SSD, 1x 2.5-inch). In addition, there's a responsive Full HD display (IPS, 240 Hz...

Sascha Mölck, 23 Jul 2021 20:51

The surprisingly good ADATA XPG Xenia 14 is now shipping starting at $1099 USD

The manufacturer is currently offering $50 off for pre-orders until August 20. Additionally, an XPG headset, backpack, and mousepad will all be bundled with every pre-order to sweeten the deal even further.

Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2021 06:52

HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) review: 2-in-1 laptop supports pen-input and Power Delivery

HP Pavilion x360 14 (2021) 2-in-1 Laptop: Good battery life, dim display

HP’s 2-in-1 device features the Core i5-1135G7, 16 GB of dual-channel RAM and an NVMe SSD. This is why it can handle all modern tasks. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers or the HP Tilt Pen.

Sascha Mölck, 21 Jul 2021 22:29

Dell XPS 9710 quietly fixes the charging complications on last year's XPS 17 9700

Sometimes it pays to be patient with new technology. The latest XPS 17 9710 is the faster and more refined version of the last generation XPS 17 9700 with none of the battery draining irregularities.

Allen Ngo, 21 Jul 2021 18:47

Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 G3 AMD offers plenty of performance and an excellent keyboard

Lenovo equips the new ThinkPad E14 G3 with AMD's powerful Ryzen 5000 CPUs and brighter IPS panels. The excellent keyboard did not change and the AMD model also manages long battery runtimes thanks to improved efficiency as well as...

Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jul 2021 15:59

Sony Xperia 10 III: Trips itself up in the test

While basically, Sony doesn't do anything different with the Xperia 10 Mark III, is succeeded in performing the right fine-tuning to create a really good smartphone. However, as soon as our tester gets excited about it, the Xperia...

Daniel Schmidt, 20 Jul 2021 22:14

Dell XPS 17 70 W vs. 130 W GeForce RTX 3060: How much slower is it, really?

After testing over a dozen different laptops with the GeForce RTX 3060, users can expect up to a 19 percent performance decrease between the fastest and slowest models currently available. There's a catch, however, as real-world g...

Allen Ngo, 19 Jul 2021 06:09

Well suited for modern games: The Asus TUF Gaming A15

Asus TUF Gaming A15: Budget gaming laptop with AMD processor

With the TUF Gaming A15, Asus offers a powerful and comparatively inexpensive gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H. It offers decent gaming performance and a fast display.

Mike Wobker, 19 Jul 2021 03:15

RTX 3080 Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 gaming laptop reviewed: The case opens a gap for more fresh air

In the Zephyrus S17, the hinges simultaneously push the keyboard unit upwards and lift it when the laptop is opened. This allows the case to open a gap in this area, which is supposed to draw in more fresh air. Is this useful and ...

Christian Hintze, 18 Jul 2021 18:09

The Dell Inspiron 13 5301 in the configuration 0D0XN shows both strengths and weaknesses in the test. (Image: Dell)

Dell Inspiron 13 5301: The subnotebook is stylish, but it shows a couple of shortcomings in the test

The new Dell Inspiron 13 5301 in the 0D0XN configuration scores points with a stylish appearance, a Tiger Lake CPU, and a fair price. However, we found a few points of criticism in our test.

Marcus Schwarten, 17 Jul 2021 02:24

The Lenovo Yoga 6 13 2-in-1 feels like an old collared shirt

The Lenovo Yoga 6 13 2-in-1 fabric feels like an old shirt

Using clothing fabric instead of plastic or metal for a laptop is a pretty neat concept at least until you have to clean the thing. It may be best to avoid spilling any coffee or other liquids on the Yoga 6 13 or you'd be left wit...

Allen Ngo, 15 Jul 2021 09:58

HP Pavilion x360 15-inch (2021) 2-in-1 laptop review: Dim screen, high price

The HP Pavilion x360 15 comes with slow Wi-Fi

HP’s 2-in-1 device features the Core i5-1135G7, 16 GB of dual-channel RAM and an NVMe SSD. This is why it can handle all modern tasks. The touchscreen can be operated with the fingers or the HP Tilt Pen.

Sascha Mölck, 13 Jul 2021 20:03

Lenovo equips the new ThinkPad X13 G2 with 16:10 display and 5G connectivity

The second generation of the compact ThinkPad X13 G2 gets new processors, 16:10 displays, and 5G as an optional extra. The business laptop convinces with good connectivity, but long-term ThinkPad users will have to make compromise...

Andreas Osthoff, 11 Jul 2021 15:01

Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1 is two leaps forward and one small step back

It's sad to see the smaller battery and dropped support for M.2 2280 SSDs, but the improvements almost everywhere else make them worth the sacrifice.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jul 2021 09:23

Comes with a 16:10 screen: The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16: See more thanks to a 16:10 aspect ratio

16:10 screens offer more screenspace without significantly increasing the footprints of laptops.

Mike Wobker, 05 Jul 2021 20:22

A large bezel below the display - the distinguishing mark of 16:9

Lenovo should change its ThinkPad T14s to use the 16:10 format

This year, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 stands almost alone among the ThinkPads of the higher price segment. However, its distinguishing characteristic, the 16:9 format, is by no means positive. It is time for Lenovo to change t...

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jul 2021 11:36

The Chuwi CoreBook X is actually not a terrible Huawei MateBook X knockoff (Image source: Chuwi)

The $500 USD Chuwi CoreBook X is actually not a terrible Huawei MateBook X knockoff

It's easily one of the cheapest 14-inch laptops you can find with full sRGB coverage and a 3:2 2160 x 1440 resolution display. For each thing it does right, however, there are at least three other aspects that bring it all down.

Allen Ngo, 04 Jul 2021 09:41

The MSI Katana GF76 11UE gaming laptop only convinces to a limited extent in the test. (Image: MSI)

MSI Katana GF76: Gaming laptop reveals several cost-saving measures

The MSI Katana GF76 11UE gaming laptop is able to score points on paper with its GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU and Intel Core i7-11800H CPU. However, our review revealed a few weaknesses...

Marcus Schwarten, 03 Jul 2021 04:44

The iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) is more than just a bigger version of its 11-inch sibling. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021): A behemoth that is almost the perfect tablet

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) is exquisite and delivers even more than the 11-inch model, thanks to its Mini LED display. The step-up to an Apple M1 SoC provides laptop performance in a tablet form factor, too. We have some issue...

Alex Alderson, 30 Jun 2021 18:09

Specs on specs: the ultimate Asus Zephyrus G14 vs. Razer Blade 14 comparison table

Asus has some work to do on its older Zephyrus G14 design if it hopes to overshadow the newer, slimmer, faster, and arguably better Razer Blade 14. Here are all the advantages and disadvantages of each system.

Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2021 17:22

Asus TUF Gaming F17 gaming laptop reviewed: Tiger Lake and RTX 3060 in new case

Asus TUF Gaming F17 laptop reviewed: Tiger Lake and RTX 3060 in new case

The TUF Gaming F17 that we reviewed inherits the 17.3-inch chassis of the TUF A17, but it houses an RTX 3060 instead of a GTX 1660 Ti. In addition, it's equipped with a Core i9 from the Tiger Lake series. The display deserves some...

Christian Hintze, 29 Jun 2021 19:09

Tiger Lake-H has put Intel back on track in its fight against AMD's Zen series

The blue chipmaker has successfully closed the gaping performance gap between its Core-H CPUs and AMD's competing Zen series with the launch of 11th gen Tiger Lake-H. Auxiliary features like native support for Thunderbolt 4 and PC...

Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2021 17:04

Does not offer more performance than the predecessor: the Redmi Note 10S

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: A consistent OS would have been nice

The Redmi Note 10S ships with Xiaomi’s proprietary launcher. However, Xiaomi's software is not very consistent.

Mike Wobker, 27 Jun 2021 14:46

Aorus 17G YD in review: Loud gaming laptop with mechanical keyboard

Aorus 17G YD: Gigabyte only provides the GeForce RTX 3080 GPU with a 105-watt TGP

Gigabyte updates the Aorus 17G with the latest technology: A Tiger Lake processor, an Ampere GPU, PCI Express 4.0, and Thunderbolt 4. The laptop's highlight is still the compelling mechanical keyboard.

Sascha Mölck, 27 Jun 2021 06:54

Redmi Note 10 5G: Xiaomi's budget entry into the 5G era

With the Redmi Note 10 5G, Xiaomi has another potential hit up its sleeve that attracts customers with its extensive features and low price. Here, we summarize the review's highlights for you.

Daniel Schmidt, 26 Jun 2021 02:24

The new Alienware m15 is better with AMD Ryzen CPU

Alienware offers its new m15 either with AMD Ryzen or Intel Tiger Lake-H processors, but the AMD model offers a better price-performance ratio and the more efficient CPU.

Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jun 2021 22:00

Should Razer release an Intel 11th gen Tiger Lake-H version of the Blade 14?

Had Razer played it safe by sticking with Intel instead of jumping to AMD, the Blade 14 would have more than likely supported PCIe 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, and the Razer Core X series of eGPU docking stations.

Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2021 18:41

Comes with a high-contrast display: The MSI Modern 15 A11M

MSI Modern 15 A11M: Updated office laptop

The MSI Modern 15 remains a high-performance office laptop with its updated hardware as well. However, there are still minor points of criticism.

Mike Wobker, 24 Jun 2021 02:13

The Schenker Vision 14 shows, what a modern Ultrabook should look like

Thin and less features - many modern laptops have to make compromises in the hunt for every millimeter. The Schenker Vision 14 now shows that there is another way. In addition to plenty of ports, you also get replaceable RAM modul...

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Jun 2021 23:52

The Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021) is an excellent tablet, and is streets ahead of its competitors. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Apple iPad Pro 11 (2021): Closer to a laptop than ever before

Apple has been claiming that its iPad Pro tablets are capable of replacing laptops since their debut. The iPad Pro 11 (2021) underlines this with the same Apple M1 SoC found in the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and even the iMac. Is a ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2021 17:30

Offers very good system performance: The Gigabyte Aorus 15P YD

Gigabyte Aorus 15P YD: 130-watt RTX 3080 meets octa-core Tiger Lake CPU

Gigabyte improves system performance in particular with the hardware configuration of the Aorus 15P YD. Compared with last year's model, there are new advantages as well as disadvantages.

Mike Wobker, 18 Jun 2021 02:05

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a very powerful high-end smartphone.

Verdict for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra - The flagship smartphone needs some polishing

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra proved to be a very capable smartphone in our review. It is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra’s true competitor. However, there is still some room for improvement, especially in terms of software.

Marcus Herbrich, 17 Jun 2021 23:57

Core i7-1180G7 vs. Core i7-1185G7: Huge performance difference

9 W Core i7-1180G7 vs. 28 W Core i7-1185G7: What's The Performance Deficit?

The 9 W part isn't as far behind as one might presume depending on the workload involved. The Core i7-1180G7 can be surprisingly close to the i7-1185G7 when it comes to integrated graphics performance and single-threaded workloads...

Allen Ngo, 16 Jun 2021 06:13

Lenovo Legion 7 16ACHg6 in review: Gaming powerhouse with good 16:10 display

The Lenovo Legion 7 16ACH offers automatic CPU and GPU overclocking

The Legion 7 16ACHg6 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 16-inch screen (2560x1600 pixels, 165 Hz, IPS) in the 16:10 format. Furthermore, its equipment is good: The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU, the GeForce RTX 3080...

Sascha Mölck, 15 Jun 2021 19:32

Does exactly what it's supposed to: The Oppo A94 5G

Oppo A94 5G: The mid-range for the mid-range

When a smartphone does exactly what is expected from its price range, this can definitely be an advantage. At least this is the impression given by the Oppo A94 5G.

Mike Wobker, 11 Jun 2021 20:26

Does a gaming laptop need good battery life? (image source: Dell)

Does a gaming laptop need good battery life? Dell doesn't think so, judging by the Alienware m15 R4

Opinion The Alienware m15 R4 we just reviewed offers gamers a strong performance, an RTX 3080, and a mechanical keyboard. But its battery life is downright abysmal. Is this an acceptable inconvenience for gaming laptops? Do gaming laptops...

Column by Christian Hintze, 10 Jun 2021 22:50

We're not so sure about HP Sure View

On paper, HP Sure View sounds great with its ability to limit viewing angles with just a press of a button. In practice, however, the feature entails a host of other disadvantages that potential owners should be aware of.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jun 2021 18:40

LG Gram 16 (2021) in review: 1,200 grams, excellent battery life, 16:10 display

LG Gram 16 (2021): 16:10 display, room for two NVMe SSDs, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4

The featherweight LG Gram 16 scores points with a Tiger Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, room for two NVMe SSDs, and a 16-inch display in the 16:10 format. This is complemented by excellent battery life.

Sascha Mölck, 08 Jun 2021 06:22

The Oppo A74 is a mid-range smartphone with an AMOLED display, which is still a rather rare feature in this price range.

Oppo A74: The review results in overview

The Oppo A74 offers a lot of value for an official price of 249 Euros (~$303), including a bright AMOLED display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and a 48 MP triple-camera setup. In our review, the 6.43-inch device scored well in these three...

Manuel Masiero, 05 Jun 2021 05:10

Offers better graphics performance thanks to the Quadro T500: The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 2: Better CPU performance in the AMD predecessor

The second generation of the ThinkPad P14s is equipped with Tiger Lake CPUs and an Nvidia Quadro T500. In this case, the latter is also what will persuade users to opt for the new model.

Mike Wobker, 03 Jun 2021 07:14

Schenker XMG Core 17 (Tongfang GM7MG0R) review: A well-rounded gaming laptop with a WQHD display

The Schenker XMG Core 17 (Early 2021) offers space for two NVMe SSDs and supports RAID-0

The powerful hardware of the Schenker XMG Core 17 brings all the current computer games smoothly to the responsive display (WQHD, IPS, 165 Hz, 17.3 inch). The preinstalled Control Center allows you to adjust the performance develo...

Sascha Mölck, 03 Jun 2021 02:00

Review of the HP Spectre x360 14: High-resolution OLED display, poor battery life

HP Spectre x360 14: Stylus, great keyboard, 3:2 OLED screen

The HP Spectre x360 14 is a 2-in-1 device which features a Tiger Lake CPU, two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 13.5-inch OLED touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio. The touchscreen can recognise inputs from the included HP Tilt Pen and fi...

Sascha Mölck, 02 Jun 2021 22:30

Offers excellent system performance: The Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YD: Even more performance with Tiger Lake

When a manufacturer already uses one of the most powerful graphics cards in its laptops, a new CPU also needs to ensure a higher performance.

Mike Wobker, 31 May 2021 02:29

The LG Gram 14Z90P offers the usual endurance and improved performance in the test. (Image: LG)

LG Gram 14Z90P: The endurance runner scores points in the test with much better performance

The LG Gram has always been known for its huge battery life. In the new 14Z90P version, the 14-inch model also convinces in the test with a significant leap in performance - Intel's Tiger Lake is to thank.

Marcus Schwarten, 29 May 2021 02:00