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The Schenker Vision 15 (Intel NUC M15) is the best Tiger Lake implementation so far

The Vision 15 from Schenker Technologies is the first laptop based on Intel's new NUC M15 reference notebook design. In addition to the excellent implementation of the Tiger Lake i7 CPU, the 15.6-inch multimedia laptop also offers...

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Dec 2020 23:49

The Yoga 9i is Lenovo's fastest 14-inch convertible to date all because of Tiger Lake

Even the least expensive 11th gen Core i5 Yoga 9i 14 can outperform the priciest older Yoga C940 14 with the 10th gen Core i7. Intel has been steadily upping its integrated graphics game which has allowed even small convertible la...

Allen Ngo, 05 Dec 2020 00:12

Very enduring thanks to its 5,000 mAh battery: The Samsung Galaxy A31

Samsung Galaxy A31: Affordable, with Super AMOLED, and long battery life

The Samsung website currently lists 15 smartphones that belong to the Galaxy A series. In terms of looks, the differences are sometimes marginal, but in terms of price and features, they are quite noticeable. We took a closer look...

Mike Wobker, 04 Dec 2020 01:18

With its midrange P Smart 2021 smartphone, Huawei bets on a processor that was manufactured by a Chinese partner for the first time.

Huawei remains far behind its competitors: Kirin 710A not competitive in the test

With its first Chinese-manufactured SoC, Huawei did not prove to be competitive - at least not in the price range targeted by the Chinese manufacturer. Even the 230 Euros (~$275) recommended retail price for the P Smart 2021 are m...

Marcus Herbrich, 01 Dec 2020 20:57

Medion Erazer Beast X10 (Tongfang GM7MPHP) in review: Stable, slim, compact gaming laptop with good battery life

The Medion Erazer Beast X10 offers plenty of gaming power, a sober look, and a good level of features

The compact Erazer Beast X10 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the 17.3-inch matte screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). The gaming laptop also scores points with 32 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), room for two NVMe SSDs,...

Sascha Mölck, 29 Nov 2020 20:36

Lenovo's ThinkPad E15 Gen.2 AMD offers a more compact design and a lot more performance

The ThinkPad E15 Gen.2 features a new more compact design and offers more performance thanks to an AMD CPU. The IPS display is still very dim and the underside still gets very hot under load.

Andreas Osthoff, 29 Nov 2020 16:05

Lenovo IdeaPad S540 13-inch: AMD Ryzen ensures a very good rating despite cut corners

We have taken a look at the 13.3-inch subnotebook Lenovo IdeaPad S540. We were once again surprised by the currently outstanding performance of the Ryzen processors. Thanks to this, the laptop received a very good rating despite t...

Christian Hintze, 28 Nov 2020 13:34

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro is a modern smartphone with HMS.

Huawei Mate 40 Pro: A good choice despite the lack of Google services

The Huawei Mate 40 Pro turned out to be a powerful high-end smartphone in the test, shining with many premium features. The biggest shortcoming in Germany is the lack of Google services. But are they really absolutely necessary? A...

Daniel Schmidt, 28 Nov 2020 01:59

HP reinforces negative stereotypes about business laptops with the EliteBook 835 G7

Business laptops are known for their good keyboards, numerous connections, and high reliability - but unfortunately, also for their often below-average LCDs, a stereotype that HP regrettably reinforces with the AMD Ryzen 4000 Elit...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Nov 2020 01:33

Samsung installs its own SoCs, often offering less performance than Qualcomm.

Samsung Exynos: Performance problems not only in the high end

Samsung's Exynos SoCs aren't very popular in high-end smartphones because they offer less power. But even in mid-range devices, the in-house processors fall behind.

Florian Schmitt, 21 Nov 2020 00:03

Lenovo Yoga 7i Core i5 Tiger Lake is on par with the Core i7, but its Iris Xe graphics is way behind (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga 7i Core i5-1135G7 CPU is on par with the Core i7-1165G7, but its Iris Xe graphics is way behind

We're getting mixed results from the initial batch of laptops sporting Intel's newest 11th gen Tiger Lake processors. Both CPU and GPU performance are ranging from disappointing to impressive depending on the laptop in question.

Allen Ngo, 20 Nov 2020 19:53

Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 is also better with AMD Ryzen

The AMD models of Lenovo's current ThinkPad lineup are often the better choice, because in addition to a significant performance advantage they are usually less expensive. This is also true for the ThinkPad T14, one of the best 14...

Andreas Osthoff, 19 Nov 2020 23:53

The S Pen may be the best-known stylus. (Source: Samsung)

The smartphone or tablet stylus of the future could charge via NFC

The Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) and NFC Forum have announced that they will collaborate on a project to develop a new kind of charging for those mobile devices that come equipped with their own digital pens. Doing so via NFC...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Nov 2020 23:45

Schenker XMG Neo 17 (2020) Review: Overboost unleashes the Core i7 processor

A real wolf in sheep's clothing: With the XMG Neo 17 (2020), Schenker delivers powerful hardware in a moderate exterior with a mechanical keyboard

The Neo 17 brings all the current computer games smoothly to the responsive 17.3-inch screen (FHD, IPS, 240 Hz). The level of the hardware is right: a mechanical keyboard, 32 GB of working memory (dual-channel mode), an NVMe SSD (...

Sascha Mölck, 19 Nov 2020 17:43

Not created equal yet again: Retail Core i7-1165G7 laptops can be up to 50 percent slower than Intel's in-house claims

We don't think it's a coincidence that initial processor benchmarks from Intel are always faster than what we actually see on retail units from OEMs. ULV CPUs are designed to run across a wide range of TDP levels meaning manufactu...

Allen Ngo, 17 Nov 2020 22:41

Offers a very good price-performance ratio: The ZTE Blade V2020

ZTE Blade V2020: Smartphones don't need to be expensive anymore

About two years ago, inexpensive phones landed in our reviews, some of which were already having trouble running their operating systems smoothly. Those times are definitely over now.

Mike Wobker, 16 Nov 2020 01:22

The affordable Xiaomi smartphone is able to convince in our test with successful workmanship, a very long battery life, and good equipment.

Does the Redmi 9A reveal too many compromises in the test compared to the Redmi Note 9?!

It can hardly be more affordable than a Redmi 9A. However, you have to accept some compromises when purchasing the low-budget smartphone. Perhaps too many compared to the Redmi 9 or Redmi Note 9 sibling models …

Marcus Herbrich, 15 Nov 2020 20:56

Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 W500G5T review: Powerful workstation with weaknesses

The Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 15: 5000 Euros (~$5908) is too much money for a workstation without a Thunderbolt 3 port

The workstation from Asus scores some major points with its high level of performance, 4K screen and 16 GB of VRAM. Moreover, it also comes with 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. However, there is no Thunderbolt 3 port.

Sascha Mölck, 14 Nov 2020 03:36

The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 combines the old winning concept with an AMD performance boost

The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 is an affordable office laptop based on AMD's new Renoir architecture that impresses with its good workmanship and keyboard in particular.

Marius Schell, 12 Nov 2020 22:24

The optional Upgrades for the Apple iMac 27 are not worth it

The current Apple iMac offers a great 5K screen, a good looking aluminum case, and great speakers. However, the all-in-one struggles to utilize the full potential of the components. You should be careful with the boxes you tick wh...

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Nov 2020 14:03

The Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 is an excellent but extremely expensive Chromebook. Image via Dell

Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1: With great power comes a high price tag

The Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1 is one of, if not the, best Chromebooks we have ever tested. However, for ~$1580 and up, it is far too expensive for a Chromebook.

Sam Medley, 11 Nov 2020 15:00

Honor offers a good multimedia laptop at a fair price with the MagicBook Pro

Large display, fast processor, sufficient storage, and an aluminum case - for around 900 Euros (~$1,054), the Honor MagicBook Pro actually offers everything that a multimedia laptop needs.

Andreas Osthoff, 07 Nov 2020 05:32

Asus ROG Strix G15 G512LW fixes the biggest problem we have with the ROG Strix G15 G512LI

It's worth spending a bit more on the G512LW not just for its 2x faster graphics performance, but also for its significantly better display. The ghosting and poor colors on the G512LI display are disappointing for a dedicated gami...

Allen Ngo, 07 Nov 2020 00:46

Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in review: Fast gaming machine with extra performance

Memory in the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 runs in single-channel mode

The Predator Helios 300 brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). Since Acer only uses one RAM module, memory runs in single-channel mode.

Sascha Mölck, 05 Nov 2020 11:56

The base model of the XPS 17 9700 is just too expensive

Dell charges almost 2000 Euros for the base model of the XPS 17 9700. You still get the great chassis and a very good FHD panel, but also a slow quad-core processor from Intel with an outdated iGPU.

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Nov 2020 17:20

Comes with great battery life and aggressive energy management: The Oppo Reno 4 Pro

Oppo Reno4 Pro: Slim 5G smartphone without an SD card reader

In the shift to 5G, manufacturers are leaving behind certain features. The Oppo Reno4 Pro is no exception.

Mike Wobker, 31 Oct 2020 20:37

With shoulder buttons and an active fan: The Nubia RedMagic 5S

Nubia RedMagic 5S: Gaming smartphone with only a small amount of competitors

Smartphone gaming is slowly becoming more of an important issue for smartphone manufacturers. Besides Asus and Xiaomi, Nubia is now also driving development in this area.

Mike Wobker, 31 Oct 2020 16:57

The Dell Latiitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise. Image via Dell.

Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise: Chrome OS at its best is still limited

The Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise represents the absolute best hardware seen in a Chromebook to date. The Comet Lake Core i5 CPU and zippy NVMe SSD make this one of the most powerful Chrome OS devices on the market, but...

Sam Medley, 31 Oct 2020 13:00

Tiger Lake Dell XPS 13 9310 vs. Asus ZenBook 14 UX425EA: the Dynamic Power Policy difference

Intel's brand new Core i7-1165G7 processor can behave very differently depending on how OEMs decide to implement it onto their laptops. Our Dell and Asus examples show the pros and cons of two different methods we see on almost al...

Allen Ngo, 31 Oct 2020 05:21

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex NP950QCG im Test: Strahlend helles Display dank Outdoor+-Modus

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15.6 with wireless charging clickpad for smartphones

Samsung's 15.6-inch convertible offers a compact case, very good battery life, and a very bright display with a brightness of up to 600 nits. Its touchscreen display (QLED, IPS, FHD) does not only support finger but also stylus in...

Sascha Mölck, 29 Oct 2020 20:36

The Redmi K30 Ultra combines a 120 Hz OLED panel with a very powerful MediaTek Dimensity 1000+

Xiaomi outclasses the test competition again with the Redmi K30 Ultra

The Redmi K30 Ultra comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ instead of a Qualcomm SoC; the former offers a lot of performance for a budget mid-range phone. In some benchmarks, the K30 Ultra outclasses the smartphone competition, e...

Marcus Herbrich, 27 Oct 2020 19:55

We just wasted $900 on the Surface Laptop Go so you wouldn't have to

Microsoft's latest laptop is both a great netbook and a terrible Ultrabook. If you're thinking about spending $900 on the Surface Laptop Go, then you may as well just consider the more capable 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 3 instead.

Allen Ngo, 26 Oct 2020 06:42

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G cuts a fine figure and is impressively flexible thanks to its new hinge. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G: Too expensive for mass appeal?

The Samsung Galaxy ZFold 2 5G costs an awful lot money, but it is clearly better than its predecessor. Samsung has made a host of changes for this year's model, which our review reveals.

Alex Alderson, 22 Oct 2020 19:51

Dell Latitude 5310 in review: Business laptop with long battery life

Dell is mainly doing a model update with the Latitude 5310

Dell's compact business-oriented 13.3-incher offers long battery life, a good keyboard (backlit), and a fast NVMe SSD. An LTE modem is optionally available.

Sascha Mölck, 22 Oct 2020 14:32

Offers actually good maintenance possibilities, but: The Dell Latitude 15 5510

Dell Latitude 15 5510: Either-or with mass storage

Usually, we prefer a laptop with good maintenance possibilities. But with the Dell Latitude 15 5510, an M.2 drive and a sata drive are mutually exclusive so only one port can be used at the same time.

Mike Wobker, 22 Oct 2020 14:12

Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05 Review: The battery just doesn't want to die

Processor and graphics core of the Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05 are able to run at constant full power

Despite the hardware from the gaming entry-level, you don't have to worry about the performance. The Legion 5 brings all the current computer games smoothly to the matte screen (Full HD, IPS). However, the highlight of the laptop ...

Sascha Mölck, 21 Oct 2020 18:28

Opinion: This is why the Apple iPad 10.2 is a sustainable product

Apple has begun its push for sustainability well before Greta Thunberg by reducing the carbon footprint of its products and not using toxic materials for its devices. Since climate change became a major political issue, Apple star...

Daniel Schmidt, 21 Oct 2020 07:57

In our test report, the 6.8-inch Max-Vision display of the affordable Moto mobile phone, with its own Google Assistant button, reveals not only advantages - especially in terms of brightness.

The Motorola Moto G9 Plus has an identification problem

In our review, the inexpensive Moto G9 Plus presented itself as a rock-solid mid-range smartphone. But the Motorola phone lacks unique selling points that set it apart from the very strong competition in the mid-range price segmen...

Marcus Herbrich, 20 Oct 2020 22:26

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 is a superb Android tablet, which can still be improved.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 LTE: The best 11-inch Android tablet gets even better

The Galaxy Tab S7 proves to be a very good tablet in our review. However, Samsung left out several features, which a premium Android tablet should have.

Marcus Herbrich, 19 Oct 2020 10:05

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7: Even new designs can't save Comet Lake laptops

Intel-based business laptops still have to make do with Comet Lake. This may not stop business customers from buying, but for many customers, laptops with outdated hardware no longer make sense. The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7 also sha...

Benjamin Herzig, 19 Oct 2020 03:21

Poco X3: Not a smartphone for everyone despite the top equipment

With the Poco X3, Xiaomi presents a small price-performance wonder for less than 230 Euros (~$272). The smartphone presents itself very complete and even offers modern equipment features such as a 120-Hz display and a Snapdragon 7...

Daniel Schmidt, 17 Oct 2020 20:33

MSI Creator 15: Good system performance meets bright UHD panel

MSI has enhanced this series' strengths with the Creator 15. The Comet Lake update offers a decent performance increase while the UHD panel scores points with its high luminosity and vivid colors. Only the battery suffers from thi...

Mike Wobker, 17 Oct 2020 15:00

Offers a solid level of system performance : The ZTE Axon 11 5G

ZTE Axon 11 5G: A 5G smartphone like many others

The ZTE Axon 11 5G is another 5G smartphone that is coming to market. Hardware-wise, it does not offer anything special, which is why prospective buyers should pay attention to the design.

Mike Wobker, 17 Oct 2020 07:02

Schenker XMG Ultra 17: Expensive and loud but super fast

Schenker XMG Ultra 17: Superlative desktop replacement

If you want to get the maximum performance out of a laptop, the XMG Ultra 17 is the right choice. The massive 17-incher can be equipped with a Core i9-10900K, a GeForce RTX 2080 Super, 128 GB of RAM, and up to four M.2 SSDs.

Florian Glaser, 17 Oct 2020 01:56

The 15-inch Ultrabook Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is great - but it still has some issues.

We recently reviewed the 15-inch version of the ultra light-weight Galaxy Book Ion and were very pleased with it - all except for one major issue. Despite its good connectivity, its driver issues mess with its overall rating. We h...

Christian Hintze, 16 Oct 2020 16:32

Review Snippet

The Schenker Vision 15 (Intel NUC M15) is the best Tiger Lake implementation so far

The Yoga 9i is Lenovo's fastest 14-inch convertible to date all because of Tiger Lake

Samsung Galaxy A31: Affordable, with Super AMOLED, and long battery life

Huawei remains far behind its competitors: Kirin 710A not competitive in the test

Apple MacBook Air M1 with 50 % longer battery runtime, but the weak power adapter limits the charging performance

The Medion Erazer Beast X10 offers plenty of gaming power, a sober look, and a good level of features

Lenovo's ThinkPad E15 Gen.2 AMD offers a more compact design and a lot more performance

Lenovo IdeaPad S540 13-inch: AMD Ryzen ensures a very good rating despite cut corners

Huawei Mate 40 Pro: A good choice despite the lack of Google services

Apple MacBook Air 2020 M1 Benchmarks: Should you get 7 or 8 GPU cores?

HP reinforces negative stereotypes about business laptops with the EliteBook 835 G7

Samsung Exynos: Performance problems not only in the high end

Lenovo Yoga 7i Core i5-1135G7 CPU is on par with the Core i7-1165G7, but its Iris Xe graphics is way behind

Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 is also better with AMD Ryzen

The smartphone or tablet stylus of the future could charge via NFC

A real wolf in sheep's clothing: With the XMG Neo 17 (2020), Schenker delivers powerful hardware in a moderate exterior with a mechanical keyboard

Apple A14 Bionic Performance Differences

iPhone 12 Pro: Pulse Width Modulation for the OLED Display

Not created equal yet again: Retail Core i7-1165G7 laptops can be up to 50 percent slower than Intel's in-house claims

Genesis Xenon 800 Ultralight and Xenon 770 Hybrid gaming mice hands-on and review

ZTE Blade V2020: Smartphones don't need to be expensive anymore

Does the Redmi 9A reveal too many compromises in the test compared to the Redmi Note 9?!

The Asus ProArt StudioBook Pro 15: 5000 Euros (~$5908) is too much money for a workstation without a Thunderbolt 3 port

The Lenovo ThinkPad L15 combines the old winning concept with an AMD performance boost

The optional Upgrades for the Apple iMac 27 are not worth it

Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise 2-in-1: With great power comes a high price tag

Honor offers a good multimedia laptop at a fair price with the MagicBook Pro

Asus ROG Strix G15 G512LW fixes the biggest problem we have with the ROG Strix G15 G512LI

Memory in the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 runs in single-channel mode

The base model of the XPS 17 9700 is just too expensive

Oppo Reno4 Pro: Slim 5G smartphone without an SD card reader

Nubia RedMagic 5S: Gaming smartphone with only a small amount of competitors

Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise: Chrome OS at its best is still limited

Tiger Lake Dell XPS 13 9310 vs. Asus ZenBook 14 UX425EA: the Dynamic Power Policy difference

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15.6 with wireless charging clickpad for smartphones

Xiaomi outclasses the test competition again with the Redmi K30 Ultra

We just wasted $900 on the Surface Laptop Go so you wouldn't have to

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G: Too expensive for mass appeal?

Dell is mainly doing a model update with the Latitude 5310

Dell Latitude 15 5510: Either-or with mass storage

Processor and graphics core of the Lenovo Legion 5 17IMH05 are able to run at constant full power

Opinion: This is why the Apple iPad 10.2 is a sustainable product

The Motorola Moto G9 Plus has an identification problem

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 LTE: The best 11-inch Android tablet gets even better

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G7: Even new designs can't save Comet Lake laptops

Poco X3: Not a smartphone for everyone despite the top equipment

MSI Creator 15: Good system performance meets bright UHD panel

ZTE Axon 11 5G: A 5G smartphone like many others

Schenker XMG Ultra 17: Superlative desktop replacement

The 15-inch Ultrabook Samsung Galaxy Book Ion is great - but it still has some issues.

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