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Dynabook Portege X30L-G is one of the lightest business laptops you can get right now (Image source: Dynabook)

Dynabook Portege X30L-G is one of the lightest Comet Lake-U laptops you can get right now

If you want a super-light subnotebook without having to settle for the super-slow Core m series, then the Comet Lake-U-powered Portege X30L-G should do the trick so long as you can accept a few compromises along the way.
Allen Ngo, 20 May 2020 22:19
Aorus 17G

Aorus 17G: Mechanical keyboard meets great battery life

Gaming laptops with good battery life are rare. Notebooks with mechanical keyboards are even rarer. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G manages to merge both elements in a single chassis.
Florian Glaser, 20 May 2020 19:29
Why the Chinese manufacturer would re-release the P smart Z is quite incomprehensible to us.

Opinion: Huawei, it is time to stop releasing old smartphone under a new name

Our review of the Huawei P smart Pro leaves a lot of questions unanswered. We do really have to wonder why the Chinese manufacturer released, for the second time, a year-old Huawei smartphone in which the only thing that changed w...
Marcus Herbrich, 19 May 2020 10:50
LG Gram 14 costs $1600 USD, somehow manages to run slower than every other Core i7 Ice Lake laptop (Image source: LG)

LG Gram 14 costs $1600 USD, somehow manages to be one of the slowest Core i7 Ice Lake laptops you can buy

If you're looking for a super-light Core i7-1065G7 laptop, then the LG Gram 14 would be tough to beat. If you're looking for good Core i7-1065G7 performance, however, then almost any other laptop with the same CPU would outperform...
Allen Ngo, 19 May 2020 04:29
The Honor MagicBook 14 is the price-performance champion

The Honor MagicBook 14 is the price-performance champion

You do not always have to pay a 4 digit sum for a good laptop. The Honor MagicBook for just 599 Euros offers a very good overall package with modern and fast components, a decent display, and a nice metal chassis.
Andreas Osthoff, 19 May 2020 01:46
MacBook Air 2020

The entry-level Apple MacBook Air is the better choice for many users

Apple's 2020 MacBook Air is the first Air with optional quad-core processors, which should increase the performance significantly, at least in theory. However, the entry-level SKU with the Core i3 CPU for $999 is often the better ...
Andreas Osthoff, 17 May 2020 21:47
Testing the HP 17: A simple office notebook with a DVD burner

Dark, Poor Contrast, Unstable Viewing Angles - The display of the HP 17 disappoints

On the positive side, the HP 17-by2437ng offers a Core-i3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 256 GB SSD. In addition, the notebook belongs to a dying breed that still has an optical drive on board. A Windows operating system is not inc...
Sascha Mölck, 16 May 2020 17:00
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB

Podium spot thanks to OLED: Gigabyte Aero 15 XB

The OLED version of the Gigabyte Aero 15 fights its way into the top 3 of the light and compact gaming laptops. The device is also very interesting for creators.
Florian Glaser, 16 May 2020 02:17
Dell XPS 13 9300 FHD version is brighter than the 4K UHD version and other interesting differences (Image source: Dell)

Dell XPS 13 9300 FHD version is brighter than the 4K UHD version and other interesting differences

There are some advantages and disadvantages to each option with some being obvious and others not so obvious. We go over each one here to help potential buyers make their decision.
Allen Ngo, 15 May 2020 06:56
The S20+ is widely considered to be the best S20 model. (Source: Samsung)

DxOMark: The Samsung Galaxy S20+'s "fake zoom" is better than the S10's optical zoom

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has now been tested by DxOMark. The scores offer a few notable takeaways, including inferiority to the S20 Ultra, an overall lack of improvement over the Note 10+, and the real-world effectiveness of the S2...
Ricci Rox, 11 May 2020 13:54
The Asus StudioBook Pro 17 offers plenty of performance, but is hampered by some details

The Asus StudioBook Pro 17 offers plenty of performance, but is hampered by some details

Asus' new mobile workstation from the new ProArt series is designed for professional users and content creators, but is hardly a bargain at almost 4000 Euros. Is it a good investment, or should you get a device from the competitio...
Andreas Osthoff, 10 May 2020 21:46
MSI GP65 and GE65 share essentially the same motherboard and components (Image source: MSI)

Two birds of a feather: MSI GP65 and GE65 share essentially the same motherboard and components

The MSI GE65 is marketed as a higher-end product than the GP65 even though they look almost the same both inside and out. Their differences are in the details; the more expensive GE65 has a slightly sleeker chassis design with cer...
Allen Ngo, 10 May 2020 18:42
MacBook Air 2020

The Apple MacBook Air 2020 is 30% brighter when you use Windows

During our tests with the new 2020 Apple MacBook Air, we noticed that the display is around 30% brighter when you use Windows. But how is that possible?
Andreas Osthoff, 09 May 2020 22:56
Schenker XMG Apex 15

Schenker XMG Apex 15: A love-hate situation

The XMG Apex 15 from Schenker Technologies is a notebook of extremes. On the one hand, it offers excellent performance thanks to its desktop processor. On the other, the cooling system can hardly keep up with this eager hardware -...
Florian Glaser, 09 May 2020 13:30
The Honor V30 Pro. (Source: Honor)

DxOMark: The Honor V30 Pro's selfie cameras raise some questions

The Mate 10 Pro, P20 Pro, and Mate 20 Pro all delivered sub-par selfie cameras, and it seemed Huawei was working on that with its recent flagship phones. The Honor V30 Pro appears to be a deviation from that path, as the phone onl...
Ricci Rox, 09 May 2020 11:49
Chuwi Hi10 X feels great to hold, but it's just too slow and unreliable (Image source: Chuwi)

The Chuwi Hi10 X feels great to hold, but it's just too slow and unreliable

The passively-cooled 10.1-inch Windows tablet is better fit for indoor use with an external mouse despite its sturdy build and form factor.
Allen Ngo, 08 May 2020 06:38
Camera comparison of the P40 series: Huawei P40 Lite vs. Huawei P40 vs. Huawei P40 Pro

Huawei P40 Pro vs. P40 vs. P40 Lite camera review: Huawei smartphones compared

In one area, the dominance is great! We let the current Huawei P40 series compete in a camera comparison. How big are the differences between the two top dogs, the Huawei P40 and P40 Pro? Can the cheapest Huawei P40 Lite surprise positively as it did last year? Our review of the Huawei P40 smartphones will reveal this.
Marcus Herbrich, 07 May 2020 01:30
How well does a laptop cooling pad work? We Amazon'd one ourselves to find out

How well does a laptop cooling pad work? We Amazon'd one ourselves to find out

Temperatures will definitely go down, but we want to find out by just how much and if the increase in fan noise would be worth the trade-off. With 4.5 stars and over 11,000 reviews on Amazon, we have our expectations set quite hig...
Allen Ngo, 07 May 2020 00:30
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Galaxy S20 Ultra: DxOMark's review of the flagship's 40 MP selfie camera further places the effectiveness of high-res Quad Bayer sensors in doubt

The Galaxy S20 Ultra features a 40 MP sensor as its selfie camera. Bigger is supposedly better and one would expect it to be the best on the market, yes? Well, no. The S20 Ultra only finishes joint second on DxOMark's selfie chart...
Ricci Rox, 06 May 2020 22:04
The Asus ZenBook Duo ScreenPad is incredibly useful, but keep in mind these limitations

The Asus ZenBook Duo ScreenPad is incredibly useful, but watch out for these limitations

Two screens are better than one... in most cases, at least. Here are our biggest gripes about the dual-screen ZenBook Duo UX481 and what we would like to see improved on the next generation model.
Allen Ngo, 05 May 2020 00:07
MSI GS66 Stealth

MSI GS66: Quite loud for a Stealth notebook

Visually, the MSI GS66 Stealth offers a very subdued and tasteful impression. But as soon as you turn on the device, the fans quickly make themselves heard.
Florian Glaser, 04 May 2020 21:37
The Schenker VIA 14 competes well with ThinkPads, EliteBooks & Latitudes thanks to its big battery

The Schenker VIA 14 competes well with ThinkPads, EliteBooks & Latitudes thanks to its big battery

The brand Schenker is well known for its Schenker XMG laptops. Office and business laptops are not necessarily associated with it, which Schenker wants to change with the VIA 14 – a pretty successful endeavor.
Benjamin Herzig, 02 May 2020 22:23
How big are the differences between the Huawei P40 Pro (left) and the Huawei P30 Pro (right)?

Huawei P40 Pro vs. P30 Pro camera comparison: Abandoning Google is not worth it! [UPDATE]

Old versus new. As is known, the P40 Pro from Huawei is unable to use Google Services, but the P30 Pro can. Moreover, there is currently a high price difference between the Huawei smartphones. But does the Huawei P40 Pro make up for these disadvantages with much better camera quality than last year's model? We'll take a look at both Huawei models in direct comparison in this review.
Update: Zoom photos extend the camera review
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G | ARM Mali-G76 MP16 | 6.58" | 226 g
Marcus Herbrich, 01 May 2020 23:56
The Ryzen 3 3200U performs so closely to the Core i3-8145U that any differences are essentially negligible to the target budget user (Image source: Asus)

The Ryzen 3 3200U performs so closely to the Core i3-8145U that any differences are essentially negligible to the target budget user

If you're not a performance user, minor differences between the Ryzen 3 and Core i3 are much less impactful than the differences you may see between displays, thickness, weight, and keyboard feedback. Physical features of these bu...
Allen Ngo, 01 May 2020 06:17
A slice of tomorrow: The Huawei Mate Xs

Huawei Mate Xs: Expensive construction site, but an exciting glimpse into the future

In our review, the Huawei Mate Xs has convinced us with its foldable design. While the outer display certainly carries a higher risk, it also opens up numerous opportunities including a slimmer design. However, the foldable has al...
Daniel Schmidt, 30 Apr 2020 18:44
Acer Predator Triton 500

Acer Predator Triton 500: Opening night for the RTX 2080 Super Max-Q

The new version of the Acer Predator 500 is the first laptop in our editorial department with Nvidia's freshest high-end GPU, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super. More precisely, the energy-efficient Max-Q edition.
Florian Glaser, 26 Apr 2020 05:55
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XB

Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XB: Versatile High-End Notebook

With the HDR version of the Aero 17, Gigabyte wants to please not only gamers, but also content creators and multimedia fans. The built-in display puts most of the competitors to shame.
Florian Glaser, 25 Apr 2020 16:00
The OnePlus 8 Pro is not cheap, but it is good value for money. (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 8 Pro: Is the high price justified?

The OnePlus 8 Pro is scratching the US$1,000 mark, a far cry from OnePlus' origins. Undoubtedly, you get a high-quality smartphone for the money, but is OnePlus' latest smartphone still a bargain? Arguably not, but that does not p...
Alex Alderson, 25 Apr 2020 03:17
The high MSRP of the Xiaomi flagship is justified – at least in relation to other high-end smartphones

Opinion: Xiaomi's high prices were inevitable and Huawei's ban is a blessing

The expensive pricing of the Mi smartphones is the right choice for Xiaomi and the only path to long-term success. In hindsight, the US sanctions against Huawei are an advantage for Xiaomi that should not be underestimated.
Marcus Herbrich, 23 Apr 2020 03:35
While the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has a great display, the Xiaomi smartphone lacks a 120-Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro's display simultaneously impresses and disappoints

In our review of the Mi 10 Pro, the Xiaomi smartphone shows strengths in a lot of areas that have traditionally been weaknesses of previous generation Mi phones. However, one thing is still missing from the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro ...
Marcus Herbrich, 23 Apr 2020 03:17
Is a camera upgrade from the Xiaomi Mi 9 to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro worth it?

88% Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs. Mi 9 camera comparison: A result couldn't be clearer?

Old versus new. Our camera review of the Mi 10 Pro and Mi 9 is like David against Goliath: 108 MP against 48 MP. But is the camera upgrade from a Mi 9 smartphone to the current generation of the Mi series really worth it? We compare the Sony IMX586 to the Samsung S5KHMX megapixel monster.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | 6.67" | 208 g
Marcus Herbrich, 22 Apr 2020 20:21
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra packs a massive 1/1.3" 108 MP main sensor. (Source: Samsung)

DxOMark: US$1400 Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra fails to break into the top five

US$1400 should get you the absolute best smartphone around, one would think. Apparently not, as the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has made the trip over to DxOMark and mostly disappointed, with an overall score that places it outside t...
Ricci Rox, 22 Apr 2020 11:43
Intel Core i5-10300H vs. AMD Ryzen 7 3750H: Another sideways step for Intel

Intel Core i5-10300H vs. AMD Ryzen 7 3750H: Another sideways step for Intel

Our first Core i5-10300H retail unit is in and, naturally, we've benchmarked the hell out of it. How does Intel's least expensive 10th gen Comet Lake-H CPU compare to the competing AMD Ryzen 7 3750H or Intel's own Core i5-9300H an...
Allen Ngo, 22 Apr 2020 09:02
The Huawei P40 offers three camera lenses and our first impression of the pictures is excellent

Huawei P40: First pictures look amazingly sharp

The Huawei P40 has arrived for a review. We immediately went and tried the camera and the results are once again convincing.
Florian Schmitt, 21 Apr 2020 02:58
The Realme X2 Pro. (Source: Realme)

DxOMark: The Realme X2 Pro offers great bang for buck at the expense of camera performance

The Realme X2 Pro delivered an incredible performance to price ratio, but that may have come at the expense of camera performance, with the phone only managing to equal two-year-old flagships like the Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone X on...
Ricci Rox, 18 Apr 2020 09:53
Ensured software updates for a long time: Google Pixel 4 XL

Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL: Google keeps its smartphones interesting

With its regular software updates, Google not only brings the Android security patches to its smartphones, but their functionality is also expanded. This keeps even older devices interesting for a longer period of time.
Mike Wobker, 17 Apr 2020 19:30
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS performance under sustained load compared to that of the Intel Core i7-10875H.

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS offers longer near-peak performance compared to the Intel Core i7-10875H under sustained load but suffers from an overall higher dip in scores

A preliminary sustained performance comparison between the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS and the Intel Core i7-10875H in a looped Cinebench R15 Multi test shows that the Renoir chip can better hold on to its peak performance in the first few rounds compared to Comet Lake-H. What is interesting is that the 10th generation Intel chips have managed to nearly halve the second round-performance loss compared to the 9th generation chips.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 17 Apr 2020 14:06
PSA: Check your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga for light bleed and dead pixels

PSA: Check your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga for light bleed and dead pixels

It never feels good to drop a couple thousand dollars on a fancy new business laptop only to find stuck pixels or noticeable backlight bleeding. Even high-end laptops can have panel imperfections that should be discovered sooner r...
Allen Ngo, 17 Apr 2020 05:35
Apple iPad Pro 11 2020: An expensive, but very high-quality tablet

iPad Pro 11 2020: Apple now offers more for less money

At first glance, the iPad Pro 11 2020 may only seem like a small update compared to the previous model. However, there are a couple of great new features and the prices were reduced.
Florian Schmitt, 15 Apr 2020 23:21
The Intel Core i7-10875H offers modest improvements over the 9th gen Core i9-9880H.

Intel Comet Lake-H Core i7-10875H performance comparison: Tangible single-core benefits get evened out by multi-core results from the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS

Our first benchmarks of the 10th gen Comet Lake-H Core i7-10875H powering the Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XB laptop indicate that Comet Lake-H is best suited for those aiming for maximum clocks possible for games or workflows that require short bursts of boost. For almost every other practical purpose, the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS looks to be a better bet.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Apr 2020 09:56
MacBook Air 2020: Why does Apple sabotage the Air?

MacBook Air 2020: Why does Apple sabotage the Air?

The new Apple MacBook Air 2020 was supposed to deal with two major issues of the popular subnotebook by implementing a new keyboard and the choice of more powerful quad-core processors. But the performance and the cooling system i...
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Apr 2020 19:25
The P40 Pro comes with the Huawei AppGallery preinstalled

Opinion: Will Huawei smartphones become the new Lumias?

The new P40 Pro perfectly illustrates Huawei's crisis in the western markets. It offers a strong hardware package and features what is likely to be the best smartphone camera, but it lacks the blessing of the US government. Microsoft has already tried and failed to create its own platform. Can the Chinese manufacturer do better?
Daniel Schmidt, 12 Apr 2020 16:57
Manages to get the most out of its chip: the Schenker VIA 15

Schenker VIA 15: Long-distance runner with an AMD processor

Schenker has chosen a similar path to Huawei and has equipped its VIA 15 with two Ryzen models from AMD instead of offering a wide range of CPUs. This means that the device is tuned to the chip so well that the Ryzen 5 3500U in ou...
Mike Wobker, 12 Apr 2020 15:05
Octa-core Core i9-9900T with no fans performs about the same as a hexa-core Core i7-9750H laptop (Image source: Intel)

Uncommon Core i9-9900T requires no active cooling, offers similar multi-thread performance to the Core i7-9750H

The 8-core 35 W Core i9-9900T can stand neck-to-neck with a 45 W Core i7-9750H with nothing more than just a large heat sink... for a set amount of time, at least.
Allen Ngo, 11 Apr 2020 04:19
When 8th gen Core i5 is faster than 10th gen Core i7: LG Gram 14 drops the ball on performance (Image source: LG)

Apparently, LG thinks it's okay to sell a 10th gen Core i7 laptop that's slower than the 7th gen Core i5 model

The latest LG Gram 14 drops the ball on performance when even its previous generation Core i5-8250U configuration can outperform the newer Core i7-10510U configuration in raw processor performance.
Allen Ngo, 09 Apr 2020 04:26
HP's Elite Dragonfly is a very good business convertible

HP's Elite Dragonfly is a very good business convertible

The lightweight Elite Dragonfly from HP is primarily designed for mobile users looking for a light device without sacrificing familiar security features from the EliteBook series. We were very pleased with the compact convertible ...
Andreas Osthoff, 08 Apr 2020 17:28
Seven simple ways we would make the Asus Zephyrus G14 even better

Seven simple ways we would make the Asus Zephyrus G14 even better

We think these subtle quality-of-life changes could make the 14-inch system easier to use and more appealing at the same time.
Allen Ngo, 04 Apr 2020 17:53
Acer ConceptD 9 Pro CN917-71P in review: Convertible workstation for creative professionals

Acer's creative tool has left us with a good impression - Acer ConceptD 9 Pro CN917-71P in review

Acer's 17.3-inch workstation shines with a lot of processing power, a 4K touchscreen display with an included Wacom digital pen and a Thunderbolt 3 port. The configuration is excellent otherwise as well: 32 GB of RAM, 16 GB of VRA...
Sascha Mölck, 03 Apr 2020 01:30
We expected more from the fourth camera in the Galaxy S20+. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S20+: The fourth camera does not make a difference, nor does its fake zoom

One of the big differences between the Galaxy S20+ and the regular Galaxy S20 is Samsung's inclusion of a fourth rear-facing camera. Does this, the larger display or the bigger battery make much a difference overall, though? From ...
Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2020 00:10
Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra comes with a large 120 Hz display.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: The 120 Hz Dilemma

Samsung's Galaxy S20 series revealed some startling weaknesses in addition to its plethora of pros. We already knew very early on that the 120 Hz refresh rate will only be available in the lower FHD+ resolution. What surprised us ...
Daniel Schmidt, 02 Apr 2020 23:58

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