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The ThinkPad X1 Fold has a foldable OLED touchscreen, but it's no fun in everyday use

The concept of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold is innovative, but neither the hardware nor the software are ready for a foldable convertible. Our review reveals even further problems, and above all, the X1 Fold is simply not fun to us...

Andreas Osthoff, 04 Apr 2021 02:31

The OnePlus 9 Pro also charges wirelessly at up to 50 watts thanks to two battery cells

OnePlus 9 Pro: This is how fast the new smartphone charges

With the OnePlus 9 Pro, the manufacturer has made a great effort to ensure that the battery is quickly full again. It's even supposed to be recharged super fast wirelessly now. We took a look at whether this is true.

Florian Schmitt, 03 Apr 2021 06:45

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is the lightest Yoga laptop to date

Low weight has not been the focus of the Lenovo Yoga series so far. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon offers a welcome change - it proves that Lenovo should use particularly light materials like carbon more often.

Benjamin Herzig, 02 Apr 2021 15:05

It's time for Huawei to drop that embarrassing keyboard webcam from its MateBook and MagicBook laptops

It's time for Huawei to drop that problematic keyboard webcam from its MateBook and MagicBook laptops

At a time when everyone is hanging on Zoom calls for school, friends and business, laptop webcams have become more important than ever. Huawei, however, seems to be the one major manufacturer ignoring user feedback regarding its k...

Allen Ngo, 31 Mar 2021 02:41

Honor MagicBook Pro review: A compact 16.1-inch allrounder with a good battery life

Honor MagicBook Pro with AMD or Intel/Nvidia?

The MagicBook Pro offers a well-rounded level of equipment: a Core i5 processor, a GeForce MX350 GPU, 16 GB of working memory (dual-channel mode), an NVMe SSD, and a matte IPS display. All this is accompanied by a very good batter...

Sascha Mölck, 30 Mar 2021 20:21

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s shows: AMD Ryzen Pro can work in workstations

AMD Ryzen CPUs have taken parts of the market by storm since Ryzen 4000 came out. One area that has been left largely untouched: Mobile workstation. Too bad, as the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 1 shows that AMD Ryzen and workstation c...

Benjamin Herzig, 26 Mar 2021 20:53

The HP ZBook Studio offers plenty of GPU performance and a very bright DreamColor display

HP's mobile workstation ZBook Studio G7 is very slim and competes with devices like the Dell Precision 5550 and Lenovo ThinkPad P1. The GPU performance is very good thanks to Nvidia's Quadro RTX GPUs and you can get a very bright ...

Andreas Osthoff, 25 Mar 2021 21:58

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15p has a great display but bad connectivity for a business allrounder.

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15p has a great display but bad connections for a business allrounder

Of course Lenovo places the ThinkBook series below its ThinkPads, but as a business laptop, the ThinkBook 15p offers surprisingly few and aged connection options. At the same time, at around $1600 Euros (~$1910), the device isn't ...

Christian Hintze, 25 Mar 2021 18:43

Here are all the slowest and fastest GeForce RTX 3080 laptops you can buy right now

The MSI GE76 is your best bet thus far if you want one of the fastest GeForce RTX 30 laptops in the market. Its 155 W TGP GPU allows the laptop to pull ahead in almost all cases when compared to other models with the same RTX 3080...

Allen Ngo, 24 Mar 2021 07:11

Tuxedo Pulse 15 combines Linux with AMD power and long battery life

The Pulse 15 by Tuxedo is a 15-inch Ultrabook with fast AMD Ryzen CPU and large battery. Throw in a matte IPS display and good input devices, and you've got yourself a decent overall package.

Andreas Osthoff, 23 Mar 2021 02:45

The Oppo Find X3 Pro with two main sensors and a microscope lens

Oppo Find X3 Pro: Strong smartphone in the premium segment

We recently reviewed Oppo's flagship smartphone, the Find X3 Pro. It managed to convince us in many aspects; it does many things better than its predecessor, which makes it a strong alternative to Samsung and Xiaomi.

Daniel Schmidt, 23 Mar 2021 02:00

We have thoroughly reviewed the Acer Spin 3 SP314-54N-56S5. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Spin 3 SP314 in review: Stylish looks paired with solid performance at an affordable price

How much can you expect from a fairly inexpensive convertible that comes with an Intel Ice Lake i5 processor, on-board graphics, and 8 GB of RAM at 800 Euros? Quite a bit, as our review of the Aspire Spin 3 SP314 shows.

Marcus Schwarten, 21 Mar 2021 16:32

Quite impressive: The Dell Inspiron 14 7400

Dell Inspiron 14 7400: Tiger Lake processor plus a good screen equals a great laptop

Not every single thing has to be perfect to get a good score. Despite small weaknesses, a device can prove to be quite impressive as our review of the Dell Inspiron 14 7400 shows.

Mike Wobker, 19 Mar 2021 11:49

The Samsung Galaxy A02s offers only little performance and its slow WLAN is hardly convincing either.

Samsung Galaxy A02s: This is what you should know before buying it

An affordable entry into Samsung's Galaxy? While that sounds good, the Galaxy A02s cut some corners in many places - in so many that it is hardly acceptable anymore.

Florian Schmitt, 18 Mar 2021 18:49

Dell Latitude 12 7210 2-in-1 in review: Comet Lake provides better battery life

Dell's Surface Pro 7 competitor ranges from quiet to silent

Dell's 2-in-1 device hardly warms up, offers good battery life, and comes with a touchscreen display in the 3:2 format. The latter can be operated both with the fingers and with the separately available Dell Premium Active Pen.

Sascha Mölck, 18 Mar 2021 01:14

GeForce RTX 3060 laptops are outperforming the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q in quite a few games (Image source: Razer)

GeForce RTX 3060 laptops vs. GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: The cheaper option comes out on top in quite a few games

We've already expressed our disappointment on the mobile GeForce RTX 30 series when compared to its desktop counterparts, but how does it fare against last year's mobile GeForce RTX 20 series? The data looks promising for mobile A...

Allen Ngo, 16 Mar 2021 20:41

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G: One of the few alternatives with an LCD panel

The Samsung Galaxy A32 is one of the few 5G smartphones that uses a flicker-free LC display. This might have some drawbacks, but it's also a concession made to customers who have problems with OLEDs.

Daniel Schmidt, 16 Mar 2021 00:29

Dear manufacturers, users want better web cameras!

Asus advertises the quad-array microphone as one of the main features of the ExpertBook, which costs upwards of 2000 Euros (~$2400). It is supposed to improve the video-conferencing experience. At the same time, Asus uses the same...

Column by Christian Hintze, 15 Mar 2021 18:41

The Acer Aspire 5 A517-52G-79Z5 convinces in our test. (Image: Acer)

17.3-inch Acer Aspire 5 A517 convinces in the test with solid equipment for a good 1,000 Euros

The Acer Aspire 5 A517 with the model number A517-52G-79Z5 offers the Intel i7-1165G7, 16 GB of RAM, and the GeForce MX350, among other things, for a good 1,000 Euros (~$1,192). It performed convincingly in many aspects in our tes...

Marcus Schwarten, 14 Mar 2021 17:57

The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 is one of the best convertibles money can buy if you don't care about its weak UHD graphics

Intel's aging iGPU is holding back some high-end business convertibles from being even better. Fortunately, this will be the last generation before the EliteBook x360 1040 will drop Comet Lake-U for the vastly superior Tiger Lake ...

Allen Ngo, 14 Mar 2021 02:10

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel shows wasted potential in our test

With the ConceptD 3 Ezel, Acer has created a multimedia convertible with a design that we really like. It doesn't really perform poorly in any area in our test - which stings, though: It could have been much better with other comp...

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Mar 2021 18:13

Android One and a dedicated Google Assistant button are all that separate the Nokia 5.4 from the rest of the mid-range competition.

The latest Android One smartphone from HMD Global, Nokia 5.4, shows how not to do product maintenance

The Nokia 5.4 is a rather unusual update of the Nokia 5.3. Usually, new smartphones are faster and bigger than the predecessor, but the latest mid-range smartphone from HMD Global is not…

Marcus Herbrich, 11 Mar 2021 13:07

Schenker XMG Core 15 (Tongfang GM5NG0O) in review: A lot of performance with moderate emissions

Schenker XMG Core 15 (2021): Power Limits and TGP can be configured

The Schenker XMG Core 15 brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the responsive screen (WQHD, IPS, 165 Hz). This is complemented by an NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and decent battery life. The new Control Cen...

Sascha Mölck, 11 Mar 2021 04:49

75 W vs. 130 W TGP GeForce RTX 3060 laptop: The performance gap isn't as wide as many were expecting

The performance gap is definitely there, but it's nothing that we haven't seen before from previous generation Max-Q and non Max-Q designs. Gamers will see about 15 to 20 percent slower performance if jumping from a 130 W GeForce ...

Allen Ngo, 10 Mar 2021 22:11

The Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XC is a multi-talented laptop with a fantastic OLED display

The Aero 15 OLED XC is a multimedia laptop from Gigabyte with an OLED display that is equipped with the brand-new GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU. Furthermore, the compact powerhouse offers many useful ports such as Thunderbolt 3.

Marius Schell, 09 Mar 2021 02:31

Pushes the RTX 3070 to its performance limits with 140 watts: The MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG: Maximum performance for the mobile RTX 3070

Does a large laptop plus a lot of space for cooling equal tons of performance? This concept works with the MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG and allows the use of the RTX 3070 in maximum mode.

Mike Wobker, 08 Mar 2021 04:55

Lenovo's mobile workstation T15g appears a bit outdated

Despite its designation, the ThinkPad T15g is a full-fledged mobile workstation and shares the chassis construction with the ThinkPad P15. The design was refreshed, but the device still appears pretty outdated due to massive bezel...

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Mar 2021 22:53

Lenovo makes cleaning the fans easier in the ThinkPad P15 Gen 1

In addition to replacing the battery, the usual maintenance tasks of a laptop also includes cleaning the fan - or fans in the case of models with a dual fan design. This was not an easy task in the ThinkPad laptops of the P series...

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Mar 2021 01:12

Would have been unusable had it had a better screen: The Lenovo V15-ADA.

Lenovo V15-ADA: The Athlon Gold CPU makes it usable, but the cheap TN panel renders it unusable

Simple laptops should provide at least the bare mimumium when it comes to usability. This is possible even with simple CPUs, because they are not the only thing that matters.

Mike Wobker, 06 Mar 2021 21:43

Sensible or not? Ultra-thin Case with RTX 3080 like in the Schenker XMG Pro 15 (Clevo PC50DS)

We took a closer look at the ultra-thin gaming and all-rounder Schenker XMG Pro 15. Its thin case houses an RTX 3080 with a TGP of 105 W. While high-end gaming notebooks become increasingly portable we have to raise the question w...

Christian Hintze, 06 Mar 2021 03:11

We test the super luxurious $4000 Vaio Z laptop and it is definitely... something

What exactly does such a pricey laptop get you? The 14-inch Vaio Z is great for users who want to maximize performance and minimize weight. However, it doesn't offer enough in other aspects to justify the higher price against comp...

Allen Ngo, 01 Mar 2021 04:26

The Moto G 5G from Motorola combines a good feature set with long battery life at a relatively low price of under 300 Euros (~$364).

The affordable Motorola Moto G 5G smartphone does a lot right in our test

In our review, the Moto G 5G from Motorola proves to be an interesting mid-range smartphone in the price range of less than 300 Euros (~$364). However, the Motorola phone might not be suitable for display fans...

Marcus Herbrich, 28 Feb 2021 18:23

Aorus 15P XC review: Lots of computing power in a compact case

The RTX 3070 in the Aorus 15P XC has a higher TGP than in the Aorus 15G XC

With its Comet Lake octa-core processor and GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, the Aorus 15P XC is able to display all current games smoothly. The other aspects are promising too: 32 GB of RAM (dual channel mode), space for two NVMe SSD...

Sascha Mölck, 27 Feb 2021 09:50

The MSI Stealth 15M is proof that gaming laptops with 15 W to 25 W Core U CPUs can work (Image source: MSI)

The MSI Stealth 15M is proof that gaming laptops with 15 W to 25 W Tiger Lake Core U CPUs can work

ULV Intel CPUs are getting better and better every year even if their performance differences can be marginal. However, those small gains are inching closer to Core H-levels of performance where we think Core U CPUs can have a pla...

Allen Ngo, 26 Feb 2021 22:48

35 W Core i7-11375H vs. 28 W Core i7-1165G7: 10 to 30 percent faster in multi-thread performance (Image source: Intel)

35 W Core i7-11375H vs. 25 W Core i7-1165G7: 10 to 30 percent faster multi-thread performance

Our first in-house benchmarks of the Core i7-11375H are in and they are just marginally better than the 25 W Core i7-1185G7. OEMs will have to exploit its Turbo Boost potential as much as possible or else performance won't be all ...

Allen Ngo, 26 Feb 2021 02:06

The Samsung Galaxy A12 proves to be a solid smartphone in the low-priced mid-range in our test.

Samsung Galaxy A12 in review: Does Samsung fall back into old patterns due to the success of the Galaxy A smartphones?

Our review of the Samsung Galaxy A12 reveals once again: Samsung's affordable mid-range is very broad with its various models. Within half a year, five affordable Samsung mid-range phones made it through our test course. However, ...

Marcus Herbrich, 25 Feb 2021 20:50

Aorus Gaming Box eGPU makes a pretty strong case for Thunderbolt over the proprietary Asus ROG XG Mobile alternative

The Asus eGPU uses a special proprietary connector with more bandwidth than even Thunderbolt 4, but it can only be used for one specific laptop model. Meanwhile, the Aorus eGPU uses a generic Thunderbolt connector with more limite...

Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2021 07:29

The Asus ROG Strix G15 has a lot of graphics performance to offer with the GeForce RTX 3070

The Asus ROG Strix G15 is one of the latest gaming laptops equipped with an RTX 3000 GPU and a Ryzen 5000 CPU. The combination promises high performance that can be used optimally in games with the 300 Hz display. In the test, the...

Marius S., 24 Feb 2021 02:03

The Xiaomi Mi 11 sometimes gets very hot in our test - at least in certain scenarios.

Is the enormous heat potential of the Snapdragon 888 in the Xiaomi Mi 11 a dealbreaker?

The latest offspring of the Mi series proves to be a very good smartphone in our test, but the Mi 11 also reveals enormous heat development at times. But is the heat problem of the Snapdragon 888 phone relevant in everyday use and...

Marcus Herbrich, 23 Feb 2021 06:16

Gigabyte has cut a lot of corners on the Aorus 15G XC

Gigabyte has cut corners on the Aorus 15G XC in order to equip it with an RTX 3070

We recently tested the Aorus 15G XC. The gaming laptop has been updated from an RTX 2070 to a new RTX 3070. In exchange, the manufacturer seems to have made a surprising number of cuts and removed a number of the predecessor's pop...

Christian Hintze, 18 Feb 2021 15:13

Offers a robust case and optional WWAN: The Dell Latitude 14 5411

Dell Latitude 14 5411: A lot of performance in the 14-inch laptop

Compact laptops with high CPU performance and business features represent a kind of niche on the laptop market. The Latitude 14 5411 combines these qualities, but it still has room for improvement.

Mike Wobker, 18 Feb 2021 05:24

Only the Intel version has a Thunderbolt port: Das Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2: Who would like some Intel, who needs AMD?

In our review, the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 with the Tiger Lake CPU shows that Intel is getting back up on its feet. The decision to buy comes down to details, some of which speak against the AMD variant.

Mike Wobker, 17 Feb 2021 19:35

Here we go again: Some GeForce RTX 3070 laptops are already outperforming the RTX 3080 (Image source: Nvidia)

This is why Nvidia TGP is important: Some GeForce RTX 3070 laptops are already outperforming the RTX 3080

Nvidia allows laptops to have 140 W GeForce RTX 3070 GPUs and 100 W GeForce RTX 3080 GPUs which can lead to some peculiarities in raw performance. Certain laptop models with the RTX 3080 are going to run consistently slower than m...

Allen Ngo, 17 Feb 2021 16:26

The Lenovo ThinkPad T15p surprises us with a plastic case

Lenovo ThinkPads are among the laptops that defy the trend of all-metal cases. Usually, a mix of different high-performance plastics with magnesium and aluminum is used. Magnesium is also used in the Lenovo ThinkPad T15p, but surp...

Benjamin Herzig, 16 Feb 2021 17:43

MSI GS66 with GeForce RTX 3070 is 20 percent faster than the RTX 2080 Max-Q model, costs about the same at retail (Image source: Xotic PC)

There is absolutely no reason to buy the MSI GS66 GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q because the faster RTX 3070 model is the same price

The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 20 percent faster graphics performance than the RTX 2080 Max-Q and it even comes with the same 1 TB SSD capacity, 32 GB RAM, and 300 Hz display. Interested buyers would be better off with the newer Ampe...

Allen Ngo, 13 Feb 2021 22:40

High-end Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 4K 2-in-1: Is the extra price for the new processor and the 4K touchscreen worth it?

The 9i marks the top series of the Lenovo Yoga convertibles. The model with a 1080p touchscreen and the Intel Core i5-1135G7 was already able to score an 87% in our test. Lenovo improved on this, and we have now reviewed the confi...

Christian Hintze, 12 Feb 2021 05:39

The Teclast F7 Air is a beauty without much brawn. (Image via Teclast)

Teclast F7 Air: Beauty is only skin-deep

The Teclast F7 Air is a well-built MacBook 12 clone that suffers from weak hardware, short battery life, and a lackluster screen. If all you want is a beautiful laptop for less than $500, the F7 Air fits the bill. Just be prepared...

Sam Medley, 10 Feb 2021 03:00

Asus clarifies that confusing warning label on the Zephyrus Duo 15 about battery charging

Asus says it's ok to use generic USB-C adapters to recharge the laptop in spite of the warning label telling owners otherwise. When charging via the AC barrel port, however, be sure to use only those provided by Asus.

Allen Ngo, 09 Feb 2021 19:18

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Nano is the lightest ThinkPad you can buy

The brand-new ThinkPad X1 Nano only tips the scale at little more than 900 grams. But it is not only the lightest ThinkPad, it is also the first model to return to 16:10 panels. However, Lenovo had to make some compromises to real...

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Feb 2021 12:23

Comes with a 17-inch screen and AMD technology: The MSI Alpha 17

MSI Alpha 17: The mid-range gaming laptop with AMD technology

The MSI Alpha 17 with an AMD CPU and GPU is worth a closer look for price-conscious laptop gamers. Not only is the price right but also the performance of the 17-inch gaming laptop.

Mike Wobker, 06 Feb 2021 17:35

Review Snippet

The ThinkPad X1 Fold has a foldable OLED touchscreen, but it's no fun in everyday use

OnePlus 9 Pro: This is how fast the new smartphone charges

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is the lightest Yoga laptop to date

It's time for Huawei to drop that problematic keyboard webcam from its MateBook and MagicBook laptops

Honor MagicBook Pro with AMD or Intel/Nvidia?

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s shows: AMD Ryzen Pro can work in workstations

The HP ZBook Studio offers plenty of GPU performance and a very bright DreamColor display

The Lenovo ThinkBook 15p has a great display but bad connections for a business allrounder

Here are all the slowest and fastest GeForce RTX 3080 laptops you can buy right now

Tuxedo Pulse 15 combines Linux with AMD power and long battery life

Oppo Find X3 Pro: Strong smartphone in the premium segment

Acer Spin 3 SP314 in review: Stylish looks paired with solid performance at an affordable price

Dell Inspiron 14 7400: Tiger Lake processor plus a good screen equals a great laptop

Samsung Galaxy A02s: This is what you should know before buying it

Dell's Surface Pro 7 competitor ranges from quiet to silent

GeForce RTX 3060 laptops vs. GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q: The cheaper option comes out on top in quite a few games

Samsung Galaxy A32 5G: One of the few alternatives with an LCD panel

Dear manufacturers, users want better web cameras!

17.3-inch Acer Aspire 5 A517 convinces in the test with solid equipment for a good 1,000 Euros

The HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7 is one of the best convertibles money can buy if you don't care about its weak UHD graphics

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel shows wasted potential in our test

The latest Android One smartphone from HMD Global, Nokia 5.4, shows how not to do product maintenance

Schenker XMG Core 15 (2021): Power Limits and TGP can be configured

75 W vs. 130 W TGP GeForce RTX 3060 laptop: The performance gap isn't as wide as many were expecting

The Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XC is a multi-talented laptop with a fantastic OLED display

MSI GP76 Leopard 10UG: Maximum performance for the mobile RTX 3070

Lenovo's mobile workstation T15g appears a bit outdated

Lenovo makes cleaning the fans easier in the ThinkPad P15 Gen 1

Lenovo V15-ADA: The Athlon Gold CPU makes it usable, but the cheap TN panel renders it unusable

Sensible or not? Ultra-thin Case with RTX 3080 like in the Schenker XMG Pro 15 (Clevo PC50DS)

We test the super luxurious $4000 Vaio Z laptop and it is definitely... something

The affordable Motorola Moto G 5G smartphone does a lot right in our test

The RTX 3070 in the Aorus 15P XC has a higher TGP than in the Aorus 15G XC

The MSI Stealth 15M is proof that gaming laptops with 15 W to 25 W Tiger Lake Core U CPUs can work

35 W Core i7-11375H vs. 25 W Core i7-1165G7: 10 to 30 percent faster multi-thread performance

Samsung Galaxy A12 in review: Does Samsung fall back into old patterns due to the success of the Galaxy A smartphones?

Aorus Gaming Box eGPU makes a pretty strong case for Thunderbolt over the proprietary Asus ROG XG Mobile alternative

The Asus ROG Strix G15 has a lot of graphics performance to offer with the GeForce RTX 3070

Is the enormous heat potential of the Snapdragon 888 in the Xiaomi Mi 11 a dealbreaker?

Gigabyte has cut corners on the Aorus 15G XC in order to equip it with an RTX 3070

Dell Latitude 14 5411: A lot of performance in the 14-inch laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2: Who would like some Intel, who needs AMD?

This is why Nvidia TGP is important: Some GeForce RTX 3070 laptops are already outperforming the RTX 3080

The Lenovo ThinkPad T15p surprises us with a plastic case

There is absolutely no reason to buy the MSI GS66 GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q because the faster RTX 3070 model is the same price

High-end Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 4K 2-in-1: Is the extra price for the new processor and the 4K touchscreen worth it?

Teclast F7 Air: Beauty is only skin-deep

Asus clarifies that confusing warning label on the Zephyrus Duo 15 about battery charging

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Nano is the lightest ThinkPad you can buy

MSI Alpha 17: The mid-range gaming laptop with AMD technology

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