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HP Envy 14 Core i5-1135G7 runs at faster clock rates than most Core i7-1165G7 laptops

The excellent Turbo Boost sustainability of the HP machine allows it outperform the majority of Core i7-1165G7 laptops currently available. The additional overhead will come in handy for power users who want the most out of a Core...

Allen Ngo, 06 Feb 2021 07:14

The fastest Core i7-1165G7 PC available is now over two times faster than the slowest Core i7-1165G7 laptop

The performance difference between the two slowest and fastest Core i7-1165G7 PCs has now ballooned to over 100 percent. Tiger Lake can be awfully impressive as long as you know where to look.

Allen Ngo, 05 Feb 2021 06:16

Good-looking with lots of horsepower: Asus ROG Zephyrus G15

Sexy Beast: Asus ROG Zephyrus G15

Asus combines beauty and speed into a successful blend in the Zephyrus G15. The compact 15-inch gaming device is available with a white case and a GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPU.

Florian Glaser, 04 Feb 2021 18:20

A decent office notebook: The Acer Aspire 5 A515-56-511A

Acer Aspire 5 with Tiger Lake: A notebook like many others

Always the same basic model, always an upgrade to the newest CPU generation. The advantages the modern hardware has to offer are usually marginal for generic office notebooks.

Mike Wobker, 04 Feb 2021 14:05

Asus TUF Dash F15: RTX 3070 Laptop auf Sparflamme

Falling short: Asus TUF Dash F15

For its Ampere generation of GPUs, Nvidia was very generous when it came to TDP thresholds. In case of the TUF Dash F15, equipped with a GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop, Asus chose to configure it with the lowest possible TDP threshold.

Florian Glaser, 03 Feb 2021 22:32

MSI Summit E15 review: An advance into the premium business segment

MSI Summit E15 - A challenger for the Dell XPS 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme

The Summit E15 is supposed to make life difficult for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme and Dell XPS 15 top dogs. To do this, MSI uses the most current technology: Tiger Lake, Turing, USB 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, and PCI Express 4.

Sascha Mölck, 03 Feb 2021 21:15

Schenker XMG Neo 17: Nothing done halfway

Fully exploits the RTX 3070: Schenker XMG Neo 17

Out of the Ampere laptops that we have tested so far, the XMG Neo 17 from Schenker Technologies came out on top with the best performance. Thanks to the high TDP, the RTX 3070 laptop GPU even computes faster than many RTX 3080 dev...

Florian Glaser, 02 Feb 2021 04:28

The OnePlus Nord N100 is a well-equipped smartphone for under 200 Euros (~$241). But there's strong competition...

Nord N100: Is the cheapest smartphone from OnePlus cheap enough?

90 Hz display, large battery, fast charging, stereo speakers: The OnePlus Nord N100 has a lot to offer. Nevertheless, OnePlus fans might be disappointed by the 200-Euro (~$241) smartphone...

Florian Schmitt, 01 Feb 2021 19:05

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YC: Great display for creative minds

The Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR is not directly aimed at gamers but rather at creative users. Consequently, a high frequency and good response rates are not the most important factors to consider.

Florian Glaser, 28 Jan 2021 08:29

Maintenance-friendly work laptop: The Dell Latitude 15 5511

Dell Latitude 15 5511: Large 15-incher for business users

Dell does without the "slim", "super light", and "mobile" marketing phrases for the Latitude 15 5511, but it presents the business laptop as a practical work machine in return.

Mike Wobker, 25 Jan 2021 18:44

The ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 convinces in the test with an excellent keyboard and Thunderbolt 4

Lenovo's ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 is a well-made ultrabook with up-to-date hardware and a first-class keyboard.

Marius Schell, 24 Jan 2021 01:43

The GPD Win 3 is two times more expensive than a Playstation 5. Is it really worth it?

Users who don't plan on exploiting the Thunderbolt 4 port of the Win 3 will be missing out on the single most important feature of the handheld as it is the secret to turning the system into a full-fledged docked Core i7 laptop PC...

Allen Ngo, 21 Jan 2021 02:57

HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 owners should update their BIOS or face immense performance deficits

Users who don't update might get a fancy 10th gen Xeon or Core i9 CPU running slower than a cheaper 9th gen Core i7-9750H. Luckily, all it takes is a quick download from HP to fix the issue.

Allen Ngo, 20 Jan 2021 03:46

HP Sure View in the ZBook Firefly 14 - As you can see, you don't see anything...

HP offers a privacy filter for its ultra-thin workstation that is supposed to protect the screen content from curious eyes. However, the HP Sure View technology is more of a curse than a blessing.

Christian Hintze, 16 Jan 2021 23:23

Glare is the biggest enemy of the Asus ScreenPad at the moment

Asus' unique ZenBook Duo ScreenPad is getting better, but it's not quite there just yet

The ZenBook Duo series is aching for a panel provider who can mass produce OLED displays in the form factor that Asus needs. The IPS ScreenPad for the UX482 works better than it did on the UX481, but its core viewing angle disadva...

Allen Ngo, 16 Jan 2021 19:00

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 9i Core i7-1165G7 has slower CPU performance than the Yoga 9i Core i5-1135G7

The IdeaPad series is marketed as a mid-range offering to contrast to high-end Yoga series. Apparently, this also means that certain Yoga laptops with lesser Core i5 CPUs may slightly pull ahead of some IdeaPad laptops with the pr...

Allen Ngo, 16 Jan 2021 03:43

Offers a lot of performance and good battery life: The Honor MagicBook 15

Honor MagicBook 15: Longer battery life with Ryzen 5 4500U

After we recently took a look at the MagicBook 14 with AMD's Ryzen 5 4500U, it's now the MagicBook 15's turn. It reveals small and big improvements but also known weaknesses.

Mike Wobker, 15 Jan 2021 04:35

Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL Review: Quiet, cool, enduring 2-in-1 device

DDR4-3200 RAM limits Tiger Lake graphics performance - a review of the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL

The ThinkBook 14s Yoga doesn't attract attention by setting performance records but rather with its good ergonomics. The Lenovo engineers have focused on low emissions, good stamina and a decent keyboard. The touchscreen display c...

Sascha Mölck, 14 Jan 2021 15:35

The UHD screen in the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s is (almost) the brightest LCD screen in a ThinkPad ever.

The UHD panel of the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s is (almost) the brightest ThinkPad LCD screen of all time

In the past, bright displays and ThinkPads did not come hand in hand. Now, finally, another model cracks the 600-nit mark. The panel in the P15s, which is the brightest in the ThinkPad series, is also used in other workstation-gra...

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jan 2021 17:48

Testing the Asus ZenBook 14 UX435EG: A compact, mobile multimedia allrounder with an unnecessary touchscreen

12-Watt GeForce MX450 beats the 25-Watt GeForce-MX350 - Testing the Asus ZenBook 14 UX435EG

Asus uses the most current technology in the ZenBook 14: A Tiger Lake processor, GeForce MX450 graphics core, 16 GB of working memory (quad-channel mode), and Thunderbolt 4. A 63-Wh battery ensures a good battery life.

Sascha Mölck, 11 Jan 2021 18:17

Supports 5G and delivers long battery life: The Oppo A73 5G

Oppo A73 5G: Long battery life thanks to new MediaTek SoC

Not only is the Oppo A73 5G a 5G smartphone for under 300 Euros (~$368), but it also scores points with a very long battery life.

Mike Wobker, 08 Jan 2021 20:22

Aorus 15P WB in review: Compact gaming powerhouse offers very good battery life

Gigabyte focuses on the essentials with the Aorus 15P WB gaming laptop.

The Aorus 15P WB brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). In addition, there's an NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and very good battery life.

Sascha Mölck, 07 Jan 2021 05:56

Lenovo improves the performance of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen3, but we would like to see a bigger update with AMD Ryzen

Lenovo has improved the CPU performance of the current ThinkPad X1 Extreme, but the Intel CPU is still inferior to AMD's current processors. The X1 Extreme Gen3 is a very good multimedia laptop and we especially like the excellent...

Andreas Osthoff, 06 Jan 2021 22:10

First Core i7-1185G7 benchmarks just barely outperform the Core i7-1165G7, if at all

If a laptop is giving you the option between a Core i7-1165G7 or Core i7-1185G7, then you may as well save some money and go with the Core i7-1165G7. Spending more on the Core i7-1185G7 will give only marginal performance benefits...

Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2021 08:26

Optionally, the LG Wing will magically reveal a 3.9-inch secondary display below the 6.8-inch OLED main display.

Courageous concept, but is the LG Wing niche smartphone simply too expensive?

The LG Wing is one of the most unusual smartphones of the year. The dual-display smartphone offers a very special smartphone concept that is unique until now.

Marcus Herbrich, 05 Jan 2021 16:37

That awkward moment when a Core i5-1135G7 can outperform the more expensive Core i7-1165G7

If you plan on buying a new 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake laptop, then you might want to keep in mind that the cheaper Core i5-1135G7 can actually match or outperform a handful of Core i7-1165G7 laptops in raw CPU performance.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jan 2021 03:13

Asus VivoBook S15 S533EQ in review: Elegant all-rounder with equipment weaknesses

The Asus VivoBook S15 S533EQ comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port

The VivoBook scores points with a Tiger Lake processor, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), a GeForce MX350 graphics core, and a Thunderbolt 4 port. This is complemented by good battery life. The display is not convincing, though.

Sascha Mölck, 01 Jan 2021 19:10

Microsofts Surface Go 2 is a compact convertible with LTE

Microsoft equips the second generation of its compact convertible with a slightly bigger screen and an optional LTE modem. The performance of the passively cooled device is sufficient for everyday tasks, but modern ARM tablets are...

Andreas Osthoff, 31 Dec 2020 15:00

Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470 is among the first Intel Xe Max-powered laptops. (Image Source: Asus)

Intel Iris Xe Max-powered Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470 in review: Good gains over Xe Graphics G7 96 EUs, MX350, and GTX 1050 in synthetic GPU tests

We ran several synthetic GPU benchmarks in our Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470 review unit and found that Intel's new Xe Max dGPU offers perceivable gains over the similar Xe Graphics G7 with 96 EUs and the GeForce GTX 1050 while bein...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Dec 2020 12:46

The Lenovo Legion 7 is equipped with a breathtaking 240-Hz display

The Lenovo Legion 7 is an extremely powerful gaming laptop with a 240-Hz display, an Intel Core i9-10980HK, and a GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q.

Marius Schell, 26 Dec 2020 22:14

HP Spectre x360 14 renders the Spectre x360 13 almost obsolete, paves the way for potential 3:2 EliteBooks

The Spectre x360 14 can be considered an early look at what's to come for future Spectre and EliteBook models should HP decide to continue investing in 3:2 laptops.

Allen Ngo, 25 Dec 2020 20:54

Schenker XMG Core 17 (Tongfang GK7MRFR) in review: Mid-range gaming laptop without hot flashes

The Schenker XMG Core 17 (2020) offers three video outputs and space for two SSDs

The hardware of the Schenker XMG Core 17 brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte 17.3-inch screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). The laptop also scores points with moderate temperatures, low noise development in everyday...

Sascha Mölck, 25 Dec 2020 01:21

The Mi 10 Ultra is an exciting high-end smartphone from Xiaomi.

Xiaomi's fast-charging technology used in the Mi 10 Ultra is a game changer

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra reveals many strengths in our test. One feature of the Xiaomi smartphone stands out in particular: The fast-charging technology.

Marcus Herbrich, 24 Dec 2020 05:46

Razer Book 13 vs. Dell XPS 13 9310: Same CPU, Same Display, Big Differences

The latest Intel Evo laptops from Dell and Razer have a lot in common and yet one of them offers significantly faster performance than the other. The Razer Book 13 costs a lot more than the Dell, but its benefits are tangible.

Allen Ngo, 23 Dec 2020 23:15

The Samsung Galaxy A42 offers a lot of performance and long battery life, but the display isn't pleasant to look at.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G: The mid-range phone has a problem

Samsung's mid-range smartphone proves to be fast and well-equipped in the test. However, the Galaxy A42 also has a big flaw that we don't want to leave out...

Florian Schmitt, 20 Dec 2020 01:56

Dell Latitude 3510 review. Core i3 models have to make do with a 40 Wh battery.

Dell equips its Latitude 3510 with a disappointing display

Dell's 15.6-inch business notebook offers decent battery life, low noise emissions, and a backlit keyboard. Unfortunately, its dim low-contrast FHD IPS display is disappointing.

Sascha Mölck, 18 Dec 2020 13:51

MSI Prestige 14 Evo: Intel versus AMD

After AMD has been increasingly gaining ground in terms of performance, Intel is finally trying to catch up with the Tiger Lake generation. We took a look at the MSI Prestige 14 Evo to see how well this plan has worked out.

Florian Glaser, 17 Dec 2020 22:47

Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3HT in review: good-looking Chromebook with long battery life

Acer's ChromeBook 315 is a Good-Looking Thin Chrome OS Device

Acer's 15.6-inch Chromebook offers a touchscreen display (FHD, IPS), silent operation, and very good battery life. The integration of Google's Play Store enables the use of numerous Android apps.

Sascha Mölck, 15 Dec 2020 22:43

Does not have full control over its temperatures: Acer Predator Triton 300

Acer Predator Triton 300: Affordable 15-inch Gamer

The 15-inch Acer Predator Triton 300 is now also available with Comet Lake processor. The price remains low, which is reflected in some of its connectivity.

Mike Wobker, 14 Dec 2020 23:16

"Marvel's Avengers" or "Troy - A Total War Saga" - Buyers of the Schenker Compact 17 will get one of the two games for free

The Schenker Compact 17 offers powerful hardware, 32 GB of memory (dual-channel mode), a 4K display, and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. In addition, there's an extensive range of connections and the possibility to install up to three storage de...

Sascha Mölck, 13 Dec 2020 01:32

The cheap HP Pavilion isn't that bad of a deal anymore

Not only has the series become more visually appealing than previous generations, but they're also starting to include a lot of desirable design features of more expensive laptops for better overall impressions.

Allen Ngo, 11 Dec 2020 02:17

Razer Book 13 and Intel NUC M15 are the fastest laptops thus far with the 11th gen Core i7-1165G7 CPU

We organize all our tested 11th gen Core i7-1165G7 laptops by raw performance to better help users decide which models to consider for the Holidays. The Razer Book 13 is looking like the best bet thus far.

Allen Ngo, 10 Dec 2020 20:14

The HP Envy 13-ba0001ng has passed most of our tests. (Source: HP)

The HP Envy 13 looks good, but isn't particularly outstanding otherwise

HP has updated their compact subnotebook Envy 13. While the device doesn't show any major weaknesses, it can't really convince us with great strengths either - except for its good looks.

Marcus Schwarten, 10 Dec 2020 08:08

In summary, OnePlus did not get everything right with the Nord N10 5G

The weaknesses and the strengths of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. Review summary...

Even when taking the low price into account, the Nord N10 5G has a number of weaknesses, which should not have cropped up and which need to be considered before deciding to buy. Despite numerous strengths, the OnePlus smartphone i...

Marcus Herbrich, 09 Dec 2020 11:01

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 in review: compact powerhouse with good battery life

Ryzen 7 4700U Unleashed - Lenovo does not hold back the Yoga 7 Slim 14ARE05's APU

Lenovo's 14-inch notebook features a powerful Ryzen 7 4700U APU with NVMe SSD and offers decent battery life. Noise and temperature emissions are fairly low for a device this thin.

Sascha Mölck, 08 Dec 2020 03:57

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX535: Rather with more Zen the next time

We have just finished our review of the ZenBook Pro. The high-end all-rounder has a second display integrated into the touchpad for additional controls and also excels in most other disciplines. Only the Intel CPU's performance fl...

Christian Hintze, 07 Dec 2020 20:07

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HP Envy 14 Core i5-1135G7 runs at faster clock rates than most Core i7-1165G7 laptops

The fastest Core i7-1165G7 PC available is now over two times faster than the slowest Core i7-1165G7 laptop

Sexy Beast: Asus ROG Zephyrus G15

Acer Aspire 5 with Tiger Lake: A notebook like many others

Falling short: Asus TUF Dash F15

MSI Summit E15 - A challenger for the Dell XPS 15 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme

Fully exploits the RTX 3070: Schenker XMG Neo 17

Nord N100: Is the cheapest smartphone from OnePlus cheap enough?

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Galaxy S20 Ultra

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YC: Great display for creative minds

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano has arrived: Case and 16:10 Display are great, but the keyboard disappoints

Dell Latitude 15 5511: Large 15-incher for business users

The ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 convinces in the test with an excellent keyboard and Thunderbolt 4

The GPD Win 3 is two times more expensive than a Playstation 5. Is it really worth it?

HP ZBook Fury 15 G7 owners should update their BIOS or face immense performance deficits

HP Sure View in the ZBook Firefly 14 - As you can see, you don't see anything...

Asus' unique ZenBook Duo ScreenPad is getting better, but it's not quite there just yet

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 9i Core i7-1165G7 has slower CPU performance than the Yoga 9i Core i5-1135G7

Honor MagicBook 15: Longer battery life with Ryzen 5 4500U

DDR4-3200 RAM limits Tiger Lake graphics performance - a review of the Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga ITL

The UHD panel of the Lenovo ThinkPad P15s is (almost) the brightest ThinkPad LCD screen of all time

12-Watt GeForce MX450 beats the 25-Watt GeForce-MX350 - Testing the Asus ZenBook 14 UX435EG

Oppo A73 5G: Long battery life thanks to new MediaTek SoC

Gigabyte focuses on the essentials with the Aorus 15P WB gaming laptop.

Lenovo improves the performance of the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen3, but we would like to see a bigger update with AMD Ryzen

First Core i7-1185G7 benchmarks just barely outperform the Core i7-1165G7, if at all

Courageous concept, but is the LG Wing niche smartphone simply too expensive?

That awkward moment when a Core i5-1135G7 can outperform the more expensive Core i7-1165G7

The Asus VivoBook S15 S533EQ comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port

Microsofts Surface Go 2 is a compact convertible with LTE

Intel Iris Xe Max-powered Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP470 in review: Good gains over Xe Graphics G7 96 EUs, MX350, and GTX 1050 in synthetic GPU tests

DFI GHF51 Single-Board Computer Hands-On

The Lenovo Legion 7 is equipped with a breathtaking 240-Hz display

HP Spectre x360 14 renders the Spectre x360 13 almost obsolete, paves the way for potential 3:2 EliteBooks

The Schenker XMG Core 17 (2020) offers three video outputs and space for two SSDs

Xiaomi's fast-charging technology used in the Mi 10 Ultra is a game changer

Razer Book 13 vs. Dell XPS 13 9310: Same CPU, Same Display, Big Differences

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G: The mid-range phone has a problem

Dell equips its Latitude 3510 with a disappointing display

MSI Prestige 14 Evo: Intel versus AMD

Acer's ChromeBook 315 is a Good-Looking Thin Chrome OS Device

Acer Predator Triton 300: Affordable 15-inch Gamer

"Marvel's Avengers" or "Troy - A Total War Saga" - Buyers of the Schenker Compact 17 will get one of the two games for free

The cheap HP Pavilion isn't that bad of a deal anymore

Razer Book 13 and Intel NUC M15 are the fastest laptops thus far with the 11th gen Core i7-1165G7 CPU

The HP Envy 13 looks good, but isn't particularly outstanding otherwise

The weaknesses and the strengths of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. Review summary...

Ryzen 7 4700U Unleashed - Lenovo does not hold back the Yoga 7 Slim 14ARE05's APU

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX535: Rather with more Zen the next time

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M1 with more than 20 hours battery runtime, but no performance advantage over the MacBook Air

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