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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

Acer Nitro 5: RTX 3060 laptop with a great price-to-performance ratio

The Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55 is a mid-range gaming laptop with a great price-to-performance ratio. However, to achieve a great level of performance at a low price, Acer had to cut some costs.

Marius Schell, 27 May 2021 10:53

Poco F3: A lot of smartphone for little money.

Xiaomi Poco F3: The new king of the mid-range?

Xiaomi offers a whole range of high-end specifications in the Poco F3, starting with the 120 Hz OLED display up to the Snapdragon 870. In addition, there's a powerful battery with fast-charging technology, dual speakers, a triple-...

Daniel Schmidt, 27 May 2021 00:01

Should you buy the ZenBook 13 with an AMD or an Intel CPU?

ZenBook 13 in review: Is it better to go with Ryzen or with Intel Core? There are good arguments for both.

The new ZenBook 13 is finally available in an AMD Ryzen configuration. We have now completed the review of the Intel version and are able to draw a comparative conclusion. While AMD pulls ahead in terms of pure CPU power, the Inte...

Christian Hintze, 26 May 2021 01:40

Offers hardly any more performance than the AMD model: The Honor MagicBook 14 with a Tiger Lake CPU

Honor MagicBook 14 (2021): What does the Tiger Lake upgrade bring us?

This year's model upgrade of the MagicBook 14 uses Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs instead of AMD processors. However, we have to search for improvements with a magnifying glass.

Mike Wobker, 25 May 2021 23:54

MSI Summit B15 is basically a Modern 15 but with Thunderbolt 4 support

How did two laptops with very different names end up looking exactly the same? MSI plans to eventually merge the Modern and Prestige series under one newer Summit name to avoid consumer confusion.

Allen Ngo, 23 May 2021 08:25

Affordable and good-looking: The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: Attractive design for 200 Euros

With the Redmi Note 10, Xiaomi delivers a successor to the Redmi Note 9 that not only looks good but also offers enough performance for everyday use.

Mike Wobker, 23 May 2021 00:51

We ran 3DMark on over 40 different laptops with 11th gen Core i7 Iris Xe graphics. These are the slowest and fastest models currently available

We ran 3DMark on over 40 different 11th gen Core i7 Iris Xe laptops: These are the slowest and fastest models you can buy

The slowest Tiger Lake Core i7 laptop can have up to 45 percent slower graphics performance than the fastest Tiger Lake Core i7 laptop each with the same Iris Xe GPU. If you're aiming for faster-than-average models, then our compi...

Allen Ngo, 22 May 2021 05:15

A good mid-range smartphone even without 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A52 4G

Samsung Galaxy A52 4G: Even without 5G a good successor

Since the availability of 5G across Germany is still something we are waiting for, it definitely makes sense to invest in an LTE smartphone. According to our test, the Samsung Galaxy A52 4G would be a good choice.

Mike Wobker, 21 May 2021 14:51

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is an incredibly thin and light mid-range smartphone, which is powered by the new Snapdragon 780G.

Verdict for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G: Xiaomi did a lot right with the thin and light smartphone

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G did very well in our review. In terms of its thickness and weight, it is a cut above the mid-range competition. The Chinese manufacturer says that the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is the thinnest 5G smartphone in ...

Marcus Herbrich, 20 May 2021 17:48

Lenovo V17-IIL: Low operating noise, low heat development, up to 36 GB RAM

With the V17-IIL, Lenovo delivers a work device for the desk. The 17.3-inch laptop scores with low noise and heat development and an IPS display.

Sascha Mölck, 17 May 2021 22:36

HP Spectre x360 13 OLED battery life is significantly shorter than the IPS option by several hours

Based on our WLAN tests, the cheaper IPS configuration can outlast the more expensive OLED configuration by almost 4 hours when browsing the web at identical brightness levels, identical web pages, and identical power profiles eac...

Allen Ngo, 17 May 2021 05:33

HP 255 G7 in review: Multiple weaknesses, no strengths

HP 255 G7: Office laptop with poor display quality

The HP 255 G7 offers a Ryzen 3 APU, 8 GB of RAM, a DVD drive, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system. The built-in display disappoints in every respect.

Sascha Mölck, 14 May 2021 05:36

Rare feature on an affordable watch: You can customize the workout screen on the Amazfit GTS 2 mini.

Small but powerful: The Amazfit GTS 2 mini doesn't have to hide behind Huami's larger smartwatches

Mini doesn't mean watered-down - the smallest smartwatch from Huami's Amazfit GT family made that clear in our review. Especially in comparison with the Amazfit GTS 2e, which we also reviewed, it was definitely able to stand out w...

Inge Schwabe, 12 May 2021 01:10

Review of the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook 13IML05: 2-in-1 device with an optional stylus

Lenovo Ideapad Flex 5 CB 13ILM05: 2-in-1 Chromebook with a replaceable SSD

Lenovo’s 2-in-1 Chromebook comes with a Comet Lake-based CPU, an NVMe SSD and a backlit keyboard. The touchscreen can be operated not only with fingers but also with the Lenovo USI Pen, which is sold separately. The Chromebook als...

Sascha Mölck, 11 May 2021 10:45

X1 Carbon Gen 9: Lenovo has to be careful with the ThinkPad keyboard

Until 2018, Lenovo did not change a lot when it comes to the typing feel of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. Since Lenovo has reduced the travel with the X1 Carbon Gen 7, it seems like Pandora's box has been opened. With the new ThinkPad X...

Benjamin Herzig, 11 May 2021 00:28

Offers a solid office performance: The HP ProBook 440 G8

HP ProBook 440 G8: Solid office laptop with some potential for expansion

With the 8th generation of the HP ProBook 440 G8, Tiger Lake is now also introduced into this laptop series. However, the performance is still not more than satisfactory.

Mike Wobker, 10 May 2021 23:39

Beelink GK Mini PC is only $199 USD, comes with just the right amount of power and expandability for a basic 1080p HTPC setup

The cheap, well-balanced system includes dual internal storage options to be sufficient for streaming FHD or QHD media. For smoother 4K streaming, however, higher-end Core ix solutions would be more appropriate.

Allen Ngo, 10 May 2021 06:15

Smartwatch with temperature sensor: The Amazfit GTS 2e from Huami

Smartwatch with temperature sensor and GPX export: The Amazfit GTS 2e left a good impression in the test

The Amazfit GTS 2e is the square-shaped counterpart to the round Amazfit GTR 2e. In our review, the Huami smartwatch scored points with dual-frequency GPS and good software - both on the wrist and on the smartphone.

Inge Schwabe, 09 May 2021 02:20

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 is a very good Business Convertible, but there are still some software issues

Lenovo's new ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a very good business convertible, which got a major update with Tiger-Lake CPUs and 16:10 screens. However, there are still problems with the BIOS and the performance utilization when you stress CP...

Andreas Osthoff, 07 May 2021 11:02

At a current price of under 130 Euros (~$156), the Redmi Note 9T's smaller sibling offers a lot of smartphone for little money based on its spec sheet.

Review verdict on the Redmi 9T: The low-priced Xiaomi smartphone is the better Poco M3?!

Our review of the Redmi 9T reveals a really good entry-level smartphone with a well-rounded overall package for little money. You can read about the advantages of the Xiaomi smartphone compared with the Poco M3 here.

Marcus Herbrich, 07 May 2021 06:31

The 7 nm AMD Ryzen 7 5700U is absolutely insane with raw performance rivaling the Core i7-10875H

AMD's bet on higher core counts is paying off when it comes to pure multi-thread performance. Nonetheless, Intel still has the upper hand when it comes to AI integration, single-thread performance, and native Thunderbolt support.

Allen Ngo, 06 May 2021 19:30

Review of the Razer Blade 15 Advanced (Early 2021) - Now with a 360-Hz screen

Blade 15 Advanced: RTX 3080 (TGP: 95 W) beats RTX 2080 Super Max-Q (TGP: 95 W)

The Blade 15 Advanced scores some major points with its powerful hardware and great battery life. What is more, the Blade 15 Advanced now features a second M.2-2280 slot.

Sascha Mölck, 04 May 2021 21:32

The X1 Carbon Gen 9 has arrived: Lenovo ThinkPad flagship with new design is in review

Barely on the market, already in for review: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon at the forefront of the ThinkPad brand since 2012. With the X1 Carbon Gen 9, Lenovo adopts a new design, making the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2021 the biggest red...

Benjamin Herzig, 03 May 2021 16:28

Review of the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 CP713-2W: 2-in-1 Chromebook with 3:2 touchscreen

Acer Chromebook Spin 713: 2-in-1 Chromebook with 3 video outputs

The Spin 713 offers a 3:2 touchscreen, very good battery life and support for Power Delivery over USB-C. With an 800-Euro price tag, it is not one of the cheapest Chromebooks on the market.

Sascha Mölck, 02 May 2021 21:24

Barely has heat development under control: The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8: Now with more performance but also with higher heat development

The ZBook Firefly 15 G7 already heated up considerably under load, but it could just about keep heat development under control. The follow-up model now shows a similar behavior.

Mike Wobker, 02 May 2021 05:22

MSI Summit E13 Flip vs. XPS 13 2-in-1: Giving Dell a run for its money

MSI's first stab at a luxurious subnotebook convertible is already good enough to rival the best from Dell. It's not perfect, but it offers enough extras to make it worth considering on your list.

Allen Ngo, 01 May 2021 19:36

The Huawei MateBook D 16 convinces in the test. (Image: Huawei)

The Huawei MateBook D 16 reveals several advantages in the test compared to the nearly identical Honor MagicBook Pro

With the MateBook D 16, Huawei offers a stylish laptop in a metal case with a 16.1-inch display for under 1,000 Euros (~$1,212). Is the device only compelling in terms of looks or does it also manage to convince with its component...

Marcus Schwarten, 01 May 2021 00:51

Although the Surface Laptop 4 15 offers increased performance, it still disappoints

Microsoft advertises the new Surface Laptop 4 very aggressively, also openly attacking Apple. However, after our test of the new Surface Laptop 4 15 we are rather disappointed overall, since we don't find much innovation here.

Andreas Osthoff, 29 Apr 2021 23:14

100 W Core i7-8809G vs. 28 W Core i7-1165G7: Can Tiger Lake outperform the exotic Intel-AMD chipset?

Intel has come a long way since Kaby Lake. A closer look at the evolution and differences between the Hades Canyon and Phantom Canyon NUCs shows why the blue chipmaker will unlikely pursue another partnership with its red counterp...

Allen Ngo, 29 Apr 2021 07:08

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G: New mid-range champion

Samsung has released an updated version of one of its best-selling smartphones. There are two variants of the Galaxy A52 (5G/LTE). We reviewed the 5G model. The Galaxy A52 has an IP certification and is powered by a Snapdragon SoC...

Daniel Schmidt, 26 Apr 2021 16:06

The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 business convertible comes with Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4

Lenovo equips the second generation of the ThinkPad L13 Yoga compact business convertible with an up-to-date Tiger Lake CPU and faster connections including a Thunderbolt 4 port. The convertible's major advantage is still its exte...

Andreas Osthoff, 25 Apr 2021 20:14

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 has arrived: Better than the X1 Titanium Yoga?!

The brand-new ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 has arrived in our editorial office and it is immediately noticeable that it is better than the more expensive ThinkPad x1 Titanium Yoga in pretty much every way.

Andreas Osthoff, 23 Apr 2021 14:11

Offers a good performance but only a short battery life: The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2: Affordable office laptop with Tiger Lake CPU

Lenovo offers numerous laptops that are suitable for office operation. With the second generation of the ThinkBook 15, there is now also an affordable Tiger Lake laptop.

Mike Wobker, 23 Apr 2021 00:42

The new Alienware m17 R4 suffers under its fast hardware

The Alienware m17 R4 is a high-end gaming laptop in a class of its own. The 17-incher achieves top rates in terms of graphics performance in the test, but it also has to struggle with extremely high temperatures.

Marius Schell, 22 Apr 2021 00:24

A laptop with 130 W GeForce RTX 3070 graphics can be 15 to 30 percent faster than the 95 W version

The 130 W GeForce RTX 3070 MSI GP66 can be 15 to 30 percent faster than the 95 W version

To the surprise of no one, going for the thinner and lighter GS66 with GeForce RTX 3070 graphics will mean accepting a cut in performance when compared to the thicker GP66 equipped with the same GPU.

Allen Ngo, 20 Apr 2021 22:18

For under 280 Euros (~$336), the Redmi Note 10 Pro offers a 120 Hz OLED panel, stereo speakers, and a 108 MP camera.

Review verdict on the Redmi Note 10 Pro: The smartphone's overall package is hard to beat

With the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Xiaomi has managed to create an all-around successful mid-range phone with a focus on the display. The mid-range competition will have a hard time beating this package of features at an MSRP of less tha...

Marcus Herbrich, 20 Apr 2021 07:35

The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable is more sensible than the X1 Tablet

On first glance, the ThinkPad X12 Detachable looks a lot like the ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 3. Despite the similarity, the X12 is no direct successor, as it is not an X1 ThinkPad anymore. This is not necessarily a bad thing: Since it...

Benjamin Herzig, 19 Apr 2021 17:55

Review of the Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05: All-rounder for gamers and creators with three years of warranty

The Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 stays quiet and cool

The Legion C7 can run all current titles smoothly at 1080p. It comes with the Core i7-10875H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 32 GB of dual-channel RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a Thunderbolt 3 port. What is so special about it is that it never becomes...

Sascha Mölck, 18 Apr 2021 06:50

Intel NUC11TNK with Core i5 now shipping for a hefty $579 USD with no RAM, OS, or storage (Source: Simply NUC)

Intel NUC11TNK with Core i5 now shipping for $579 USD with no RAM, OS, or storage

It's a hefty price to pay if you want an 11th gen Intel CPU. The integrated Iris Xe offers much faster graphics performance than most older NUCs.

Allen Ngo, 17 Apr 2021 19:50

ROG Phone 5: Asus is only partially able to tame the Snapdragon 888

Not only does Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 have a reputation for being extremely fast, but also for being very hot. Asus has already demonstrated that it can cool its smartphones excellently in the past, but the new chip poses a chal...

Daniel Schmidt, 17 Apr 2021 07:00

The HP ZBook Fury 17 G7 (119W5EA) workstation sparks some enthusiasm in our test. (image: HP)

HP ZBook Fury 17 G7: The mobile workstation convinces in the test with a lot of performance in a small space

HP has shrunk its workstations. But this goes only for the case and not the performance, which, as usual, turns out higher than that of the predecessor. The device comes in a case that is almost 30% more compact.

Marcus Schwarten, 17 Apr 2021 01:55

The Redmi 9AT is a very affordable smartphone for budget-conscious users.

Is the Xiaomi Redmi 9AT smartphone a sham?

At a current price of about 89 Euros (~$106), it's almost impossible to find anything cheaper than the Redmi 9AT. However, Xiaomi cuts some corners in its entry-level phone in order to push the price below 100 Euros (~$119). Our r...

Marcus Herbrich, 15 Apr 2021 01:17

Buying an Asus VivoBook? Make sure to get the S333EA and not the "wrong" S333JA if you want Thunderbolt and faster Iris Xe graphics (Image source: Asus)

Buying an Asus VivoBook S13? Make sure to get the S333EA and not the "wrong" S333JA if you want Thunderbolt and faster Iris Xe graphics

The newer S333EA option costs about the same, but it comes with a handful of useful features and even performance upgrades over the S333JA that every user can take advantage of. The USB-C port on the S333JA is far more limited in ...

Allen Ngo, 13 Apr 2021 22:21

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is too thin

Lenovo expands its ThinkPad X1-series with the X1 Titanium Yoga, an expensive business convertible. It is just 11.5 mm thin and also the thinnest ThinkPad so far, but you have to make compromises.

Andreas Osthoff, 11 Apr 2021 10:16

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 is interesting because of its SD card reader

Laptop manufacturers have often been accused by some of being "obsessed with slimness". A casualty of the trend towards increasingly thinner laptops are full-size SD card slots. This makes the few models that still have SD card sl...

Benjamin Herzig, 11 Apr 2021 08:13

Offers a lot of performance but only short battery life: The Alienware m15 R4

Alienware m15 R4: Out with the old, in with the new

The exterior of the Alienware m15 R4 remains unchanged compared to the predecessors, but it reveals new strengths on the inside. While performance is beyond reproach, old weaknesses are also present.

Mike Wobker, 08 Apr 2021 20:08

The 179 Euro Moto G30 comes with an impressive specifications sheet.

The low-priced mid-range smartphone Motorola Moto G30 has a big problem

The Motorola Moto G30 has managed to impress us in many respects. However, the otherwise good mid-range smartphone has one glaring flaw, which will be a deal-breaker for anyone who likes to spend a lot of time out in the sun.

Marcus Herbrich, 08 Apr 2021 03:20

Even more powerful with the Nvidia Quadro T500 and Tiger Lake: The HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8: How much better can an entry-level workstation get?

Laptop manufacturers also serve users with special demands through regular model updates. The ZBook Firefly 14 G8 shows that criticism is taken into account in this process as well.

Mike Wobker, 07 Apr 2021 23:29

LG Gram 16 2-in-1 is bigger and lighter than the HP Spectre x360 15, but there's a catch

Trimming down all that extra fat means cutting back on performance. Other characteristics like screen brightness, hinge rigidity, and chassis flexing could have been improved for stronger first impressions.

Allen Ngo, 07 Apr 2021 20:25