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Computer prices continue to increase and new gaming handhelds are also affected. MSI's new gaming handheld Claw 8 EX AI+ with Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme chip offers very good performance figures, but we are not sure there are sufficient potential buyers considering the high price of $1799.

The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro stands out as a highly capable smartwatch in our latest review, delivering three essential features that elevate the user experience and quickly become indispensable—at least for me as a heavy smartwatch user.

The Honor 600 continues to develop its predecessor consistently. A brighter OLED display, larger battery, faster SoC and the new IP69K certification make the smartphone a successful upgrade. Small weaknesses such as the lack of 6 GHz Wi-Fi, wireless charging and the exclusively digital zoom do not tarnish the overall very good impression a little.

The 240 W adapter leaves almost no overhead for charging when running demanding loads simultaneously such as games.

The Honor 600 is visibly close to current Apple devices in terms of design and software. Neither the iPhone-like appearance nor the borrowings of MagicOS from iOS are fundamentally problematic, and even seem coherent in the overall picture. Nevertheless, it is clear that Honor could focus more boldly on a more independent design in the future and at the same time streamline the sometimes overloaded software.

We recently tested two 14-inch Lenovo laptops with Intel Panther Lake - the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL. Here are the most important differences!

Dell and Apple are upping user expectations for what a sub $1000 laptop can be. Meanwhile, the dull and dark plastic design of the IdeaPad isn't necessarily getting buyers excited.

Intel's new gaming handheld processor Arc G3 Extreme with the Arc B390 iGPU reaches a new performance level and easily beats AMD's counterpart Ryzen Z2 Extreme at 35 Watts.

The budget-oriented Wildcat Core 7 350 doesn't move the needle very much against the likes of the headline-grabbing MacBook Neo.

A comparison between the Honor 600 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE reveals two distinctly different philosophies in the upper mid-range segment. While Honor focuses on maximum hardware performance with a large battery, an extremely bright display, and fast charging, Samsung takes a more software-centric approach with the S25 FE, featuring a mature operating system, better integration, and a long-term update strategy.

The power adapter included with the Schenker Connect 15 is remarkably small and lightweight. However, in Performance mode under sustained stress, we measured a steady power draw of around 48 W from the wall outlet. While that may sound like the adapter is being overloaded, there's actually a technical explanation that shows there's no cause for concern.

The on-board magnetic garage is more reliable than having the pen hang along the edges of the chassis, but the overall smaller diameter is an unfortunate trade-off.

The 65 W USB-C AC adapter that ships with the latest OmniBook Ultra 14 is one of the most compact and easy-to-carry charger we've used.

Even in 2026, top‑tier speakers remain largely reserved for flagship phones. The best device for audio enthusiasts, offering an extensive selection of Bluetooth codecs, comes from Xiaomi, though it’s locked in a neck‑and‑neck race with the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

With USB 3.2 and built-in desktop mode, the Google Pixel 10a brings a feature to the mid-range segment that is otherwise reserved for significantly more expensive smartphones. In everyday use, however, it becomes clear that this PC alternative still has its limitations, but is surprisingly versatile.

Most 2026 ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 SKUs have slower graphics performance than the 2025 ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 because of how the Panther Lake lineup works.

These days, great smartphone cameras are no longer exclusive to the high‑end segment. Our top mid‑range camera phone of the year so far, priced at up to around $700, doesn’t come from Samsung or Xiaomi. The Huawei Nova 14 Pro currently holds the highest score in both photo and video performance.

Asus updated its compact gaming/multimedia laptop ROG Zephyrus G14 for 2026 at some areas including the switch to a new Panther Lake mobile processor from Intel. Thanks to improved efficiency numbers, the battery runtimes are much better than before.

With its great display, long battery life, excellent build quality, thin bezels and stylus support, the Oppo Pad Mini can hold its own against larger tablets in many areas. However, when it comes to speaker quality, the compact size of this iPad Mini alternative becomes a drawback.

The Samsung Galaxy A37 5G focuses on gradual improvements rather than major innovations. A faster Exynos SoC, IP68 certification, and efficient battery life enhance this mid-range smartphone, while the camera and display show little improvement. At its current street price, however, the A37 is still a recommended choice.

The first half of the year is drawing to a close, and that’s reason enough to take a look at which current smartphone is the best choice for display enthusiasts. Surprisingly, the highest rating for its screen doesn’t go to a 2026 flagship model, but to a mid‑range phone.

In our review, the Oppo Pad Mini shows exactly what a modern mini tablet should look like. With its 144-Hz OLED display, modern design, and impressive battery life, this alternative to the iPad Mini sets new standards. In comparison, the Apple tablet seems outdated, especially in terms of its display, design, and battery life.

The Google Pixel 10a impresses with a bright display, a powerful main camera, and seven years of updates. Compared to its predecessor, however, the new features are fairly limited. Only now that the market price has dropped significantly does the smartphone become a clear recommendation.

We tested the Connect 15 as a business notebook in the recommended balanced mode, which significantly limited performance. In performance mode, the Schenker Connect 15 shows a very different side of itself. Especially in gaming benchmarks, the business notebook surprisingly moves much closer to comparable devices.

The hardware is one thing, but the software is just as important for an enjoyable user experience with a gaming handheld. MSI improved the software of the new Claw 8 EX AI+ significantly and the new quick settings menu in particular is very convincing.

3,500 Mbps in a business laptop sounds impressive - but in the real world, very few people even have an internet connection fast enough to take advantage of that kind of bandwidth. The new wireless standard really shows its strengths where business notebooks are actually used: low latency, stable connections, and strong performance under heavy load in enterprise Wi-Fi environments.

“The compact Android tablet from Oppo outperforms both the iPad Mini and the Xiaomi Pad 8 in almost every respect and even offers a matte OLED display option. From our perspective, it’s difficult to understand why Oppo chose not to include a 5G variant, especially given the tablet’s high‑end hardware and its potential to serve as a full smartphone replacement

Early benchmarks for the Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 Gorgon Point are in and they're barely distinguishable from last year's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

Fans of compact and lightweight Android tablets have had to wait a long time for a new model with an OLED screen. Now, with its Pad Mini, Oppo has launched the best tablet of its kind on the market - one that showed virtually no weaknesses in our review.

We just reviewed the updated 2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 and it is an improvement, but also $600 more expensive than the comparable 2025 unit. As long as you can accept the disadvantages like the darker OLED screen or shorter batter life, we recommend you get the old model as long as it is available.

Thanks to its excellent repairability, the ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 is especially attractive to users who value long‑term durability. Lenovo supports the mid‑range Android tablet with a self‑repair manual, a full parts catalogue, and dedicated software.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is the only compact gaming/multimedia laptop, which is available with the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This is a noticeable advantage over rivals like the Razer Blade 14, which are limited to the RTX 5070.

Lenovo is introducing its first Android Think tablet, the ThinkTab X11. Its removable battery allows the Lenovo Tab to run even with the battery taken out, enabling new deployment scenarios for the mid‑range tablet.

The Lenovo ThinkTab X11 is a true all‑rounder among Android tablets. Thanks to its special rugged case, this 5G tablet with eSIM is likely to appeal not only to outdoor enthusiasts but also to families, doubling as a children’s tablet similar to Amazon’s Fire Kids Edition.

Fortunately, most laptops now support Power Delivery, making it much more convenient not having to carry a different power brick for every device. Some laptops like the Schenker Connect 15, however, still include an additional barrel-style power connector alongside USB-C charging. At first glance this may feel outdated, but in practice it can still offer real advantages.

In our review, the Lenovo ThinkTab X11 proved to be a true all-rounder among mid-range tablets. With its rugged build, 5G connectivity, and eSIM support, it has the potential to be an exciting alternative to an Apple iPad — especially for tech enthusiasts, startups, or even coffee‑shop owners, thanks to its built‑in NFC chip.

The crease on the Oppo Find N6 is not only significantly less visible but also barely perceptible to the touch. This is made possible by a new generation of hinges featuring optimized display support and a special glass structure.

Is the rugged and extremely enduring Lenovo tablet with its stylus, a good alternative to Galaxy tablets with Samsung's S Pen? In this review conclusion, we take a closer look at the Lenovo Tab Pen XE for the ThinkTab X11 Gen 1.

The XPS 14 may be the more popular option, but this year's OmniBook Ultra 14 is twice as bright for superior HDR support than the Dell alternative.

In our review, the ThinkTab X11 deliveres an impressive battery life. This mid-range tablet lasts nearly three times as long as an Apple iPad and comes with features that are unmatched in the Android segment. However, not everything in our review is record-breaking.

Longer endurance is always a plus for a laptop, as long as it doesn’t come too much at the expense of weight and price. But what kind of battery life is currently appropriate for a business laptop? Using the Schenker Connect 15 as an example, we take a look at what 6.6 hours is still worth today.

Lenovo's ThinkPads offer support for Linux out of the box and some models can also be purchased with Linux. We tested the current ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 with Linux and checked the support of functions and features.

The Snap Key adds an extra convenience button to the Oppo Find N6 for quick actions and AI features. While practical for everyday use, it remains significantly more limited than the fully customizable button solutions offered by other manufacturers.

The Intel Panther Lake series is turning everyday office and business subnotebooks into capable gaming machines powerful enough to run the latest demanding titles at decent 1080p settings.

Many notebook manufacturers talk about sustainability and long product lifespans. At the same time, one feature that could significantly improve both has all but disappeared—except on a single current business laptop.

The first tablet of the ThinkTab series and the ThinkPad’s “Android” counterpart is a real hidden gem. The mid-range tablet was launched quietly with almost no coverage. Given its excellent specs, the Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 is certainly not just for business user.

The Oppo AI Pen complements the Find N6 ecosystem with a smart stylus for writing, highlighting, and AI-powered note-taking. It is particularly useful for productive work on the large inner display.

The redesigned OmniBook Ultra 14 this year gets everything right in terms of looks and performance, but the new keyboard layout takes some getting used to.