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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 and Core i5-8300H?

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

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 DxOMark's charts.

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

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 rather than later.

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

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 is still a major problem, but it looks like Apple does not want to change that.

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Apr 2020 19:25

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 our test unit reaches its full potential.

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

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 in our review, but not all configurations make sense.

Andreas Osthoff, 08 Apr 2020 17:28

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 VRAM, NVMe SSD (1 TB).

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 our time with both, we would suggest that at least one of those offers little practical use in daily life.

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 were the gaming incompatibilities.

Daniel Schmidt, 02 Apr 2020 23:58

The Huawei P40 Pro's 1/1.28" is the biggest on the market. (Source: Huawei)

DxOMark: The Huawei P40 Pro is the best camera smartphone in the world

Popular photography evaluation website DxOMark has now reviewed the recently released Huawei P40 Pro. The phone does extremely well and continues the tradition of Huawei flagships taking the top spot on DxOMark's charts at release.

Ricci Rox, 31 Mar 2020 11:26

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS is faster than every mobile Intel Core i9 laptop in the market today according to our own benchmarks

We compare the new 7 nm AMD CPU to at least 17 different Intel laptops equipped with a 14 nm mobile Core i9 CPU and AMD almost always comes out on top. Coffee Lake-H will be behind the curve in just a few short months if AMD can maintain this performance lead across multiple OEMs.

Allen Ngo, 30 Mar 2020 17:46

Enough performance for the latest games - Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg in review

The top-end GPU configuration of the new Lenovo Legion Y740-17 can be purchased for just below 2700 Euros (~$2972). In our review, our test configuration was able to match its more expensive competition.

Sebastian Bade, 30 Mar 2020 15:21

Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review: Multimedia convertible for content creators

Lots of power below the hood, good battery life, digital pen - Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review

The Asus convertible shines with powerful hardware, a sleek metal chassis, a backlit keyboard, good battery life and a Pantone validated 4K touchscreen display. The latter responds to both fingers and the included Active Pen.

Sascha Mölck, 28 Mar 2020 19:35

Dell XPS 13 9300 Core i5 vs. Dell XPS 13 9300 Core i7: What's the Difference?

Everyone likes to compare the XPS 13 to the Razer Blade Stealth, MacBook Pro 13, HP Spectre 13, or the Asus ZenBook S13, but how does the latest Dell Ultrabook compare to itself?

Allen Ngo, 27 Mar 2020 19:49

HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in review: Inexpensive gaming laptop with good battery life

Disappointing display - The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review

The Pavilion Gaming 15's combination of CPU and GPU is able to display all current PC games smoothly on the 15.6-inch screen. On top of that, it comes with an NVMe SSD, 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode) and very good battery life. However, the display is disappointing.

Sascha Mölck, 27 Mar 2020 16:43

Basically a good convertible: the HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4

HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4: When security hampers productivity

Old LCD screens were almost impossible read when looking at them from the side. After having labored hard at removing this flaw from displays, it has now returned in the shape of a security feature.

Mike Wobker, 27 Mar 2020 14:00

The Motorola Moto G8 Power: An enduring smartphone with a large battery. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G8 Power: A decent midrange smartphone that skimps on Wi-Fi connectivity

When looking for a cheap smartphone with a large battery, the Motorola Moto G8 Power should come to mind. Motorola has got plenty right with the device, including equipping the device with surprisingly good cameras. Why did it feel the need to include such weak Wi-Fi connectivity, though?

Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2020 00:13

Great smartphone, but not without its flaws: Samsung Galaxy S20.

Samsung Galaxy S20: The Exynos Predicament

Samsung's Galaxy S20 is a high-quality, compact smartphone that is not without its flaws, and European customers are disadvantaged even further. Find out more in this quick abstract.

Florian Schmitt, 25 Mar 2020 22:58

Could use more fine-tuning: The Oppo Reno2

Oppo Reno2: While the system performance pleases, the camera unfortunately does not

The Oppo Reno2 comes with similar drawbacks as the slightly cheaper Reno2 Z. The smartphone could have used more fine-tuning and other manufacturers have a considerably better handle on OLED panels.

Mike Wobker, 25 Mar 2020 14:36

Cooling system of the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 is overtaxed with AMD Radeon RX 640

The Lenovo ThinkPad E15 does not only get extremely hot in our review, it also suffers from throttling. An overall problematic situation that makes us question the purpose of the AMD GPU in here.

Benjamin Herzig, 22 Mar 2020 18:24

Asus ZenBook 15 UX534FTC in review: Matte display, well performing components, outstanding battery life

A matte screen suits the Zenbook - Asus Zenbook 15 UX534FTC in review

Asus has equipped its compact Zenbook with a four-core processor and a dedicated graphics chip. There is a lot to like about the other features as well: Matte IPS display, NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), backlit keyboard. On top of that, the battery life is outstanding.

Sascha Mölck, 20 Mar 2020 02:04

$700 Core i7-1065G7 vs. $1400 Core i7-1065G7: What's the difference?

We compare the processor performance between two different 15-inch laptops equipped with the same Intel 10th gen Core i7 Ice Lake CPU. At worst, we're able to record a performance advantage of almost 60 percent on the more expensive laptop model.

Allen Ngo, 18 Mar 2020 02:14

Although the Reno2 Z is not a bad smartphone per se, the execution of the idea behind this Oppo phone lacks conviction

Why the Oppo Reno2 Z fails to convince us in our review

Pretender ... in our review, the Oppo Reno2 Z shows some deficits. Our measurements reveal weaknesses in the slightly lower-end version of the Reno 2 that are not obvious from the specifications and should be kept in mind before a potential purchase of the Reno2 Z.

Marcus Herbrich, 13 Mar 2020 19:26

Subnotebook mit voller Leistungsentfaltung: Das Huawei MateBook D 14

Huawei MateBook D 14: Just as good as the D 15

In our review, Huawei's MateBook D 15 surprised is with an unthrottled CPU and low noise emissions. The smaller MateBook D 14 managed to repeat that trick and proves that decent cooling is not rocket science.

Mike Wobker, 10 Mar 2020 21:15

Maintains a great level of performance without any throttling: The Huawei MateBook D 15

Huawei MateBook D 15: Other manufacturers have something to learn from Huawei

Those who have to deal with great numbers of notebooks on a regular basis quickly discover that manufacturers ofttimes allow the built-in CPUs to throttle down under load, in some cases, severely so. With the MateBook D 15, Huawei proves that this does not always have to be the case.

Mike Wobker, 10 Mar 2020 18:36

While the Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro has numerous strengths, the audio experience is disappointing.

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro – What we (don't) like about the outdoor phone

Samsung has returned to old virtues and not only fitted the XCover Pro with a waterproof case but also an analogue headphone jack as well as a user-replaceable battery. Here, we summarized the results of the tests we performed on the outdoor smartphone.

Florian Schmitt, 07 Mar 2020 14:56

Thinner design of the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 costs features

Laptops are getting thinner, lighter and more compact every year. A positive trend – though it sometimes also results in the loss of valued features.

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Mar 2020 14:14

Lenovo Yoga C740-14: Spongy keyboard keys hold back an otherwise great mid-ranger (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga C740-14: Great mid-ranger but with spongy keys

The 14-inch Lenovo convertible is above average in almost all aspects to be one of the better 2-in-1 laptops at its price point. Unfortunately, we think the soft feedback of the keyboard keys could be a little firmer and more ThinkPad-like.

Allen Ngo, 06 Mar 2020 22:04

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite's battery life is not its only strength

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite performed well in our review and despite the low MSRP, it is far from being the smartphone with the hardest-to-accept tradeoffs within the Galaxy S10 series.

Daniel Schmidt, 04 Mar 2020 12:57

Alienware m17 R2 comes with the same Core i9 CPU as the XPS 15 and MacBook Pro 15, runs it 30 percent faster

Size matters when it comes to processor performance. The thicker, heavier, and louder Alienware chassis doesn't go to waste as it is able to squeeze out more from the Core i9-9980HK than the smaller and lighter XPS 15 or MacBook Pro 15.

Allen Ngo, 01 Mar 2020 05:09

Schenker XMG Pro 17: Simple gaming laptop with powerful components

If you are looking for a highly customizable 17-inch high-end laptop, the Schenker XMG Pro 17 is a good choice. However, be prepared for noise during 3D usage.

Florian Glaser, 29 Feb 2020 00:02

Cutbacks in design and a high price, but very sustainable in return: Fairphone 3

Fairphone 3: The hardware is competitive but the price is not

The Fairphone 3 features everything most users will need to master everyday life. However, it cannot keep up with its competitors' arms race, and given its high price many a customer will decide against sustainability.

Mike Wobker, 26 Feb 2020 23:00

Schenker XMG Pro 15: A lot of power but annoying fans

The XMG Pro 15 from Schenker Technologies presents itself as a compact gaming notebook with plenty of performance. We were rather disappointed by the fan behavior, though.

Florian Glaser, 22 Feb 2020 18:43

Opinion | Boombox speakers just a gimmick? DxOMark casts aspersions on the LG G8 ThinQ's audio abilities

LG is regarded as being one of the best OEMs in terms of smartphone audio. That considered, the G8 ThinQ, LG's 2019 flagship, should offer excellent audio, right? Well, the phone has now been tested by DxOMark, with some shocking results.

Ricci Rox, 22 Feb 2020 09:30

Surface Pro 7 throttles 22 percent slower than the Surface Laptop 3 equipped with the exact same Core i7 CPU (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Core i7 performance can throttle by almost 30 percent over time

Don't be fooled into believing that the Core i7-1065G7 CPU in the latest Surface Pro 7 tablet can perform roughly the same as the Core i7-1065G7 in a "proper" Ultrabook. The tablet version of the processor can be around 22 percent slower than the similarly equipped 15-inch Surface Laptop 3.

Allen Ngo, 22 Feb 2020 06:37

It offers good performance despite small weaknesses: The MSI Prestige 14

MSI Prestige 14: Compactly-packed performance

MSI tries to strike a balance between a lot of mobility and high performance, with which content creators' attention in particular should be drawn to the Prestige 14. Unfortunately, there's no escaping the fact that compromises also have to be made.

Mike Wobker, 21 Feb 2020 20:16

The Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51 misses a clear target market thanks to cost-cutting

In our review, the Acer ConceptD 5 shows some interesting qualities. But at important points, Acer ruins things with cost cuts. The Acer laptop just does not make sense to us, a clear target market is missing.

Benjamin Herzig, 21 Feb 2020 16:00

Review Snippet

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

Huawei P40: First pictures look amazingly sharp

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

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

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

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

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

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

MacBook Air 2020: Why does Apple sabotage the Air?

Opinion: Will Huawei smartphones become the new Lumias?

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

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

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

HP's Elite Dragonfly is a very good business convertible

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

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

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

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: The 120 Hz Dilemma

Exclusive first benchmarks of NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super Mobile show appreciable gains over the RTX 2070 Mobile, new RTX 2060 Mobile leads the RTX 2070 Max-Q

The new 2020 MacBook Air Core i5 has arrived: Faster CPU, but still way too loud

Apple MacBook Air 2020: Retina Display still uses PWM

DxOMark: The Huawei P40 Pro is the best camera smartphone in the world

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS is faster than every mobile Intel Core i9 laptop in the market today according to our own benchmarks

Enough performance for the latest games - Lenovo Legion Y740-17IRHg in review

Lots of power below the hood, good battery life, digital pen - Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review

Dell XPS 13 9300 Core i5 vs. Dell XPS 13 9300 Core i7: What's the Difference?

Disappointing display - The HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in Review

HP EliteBook x360 1030 G4: When security hampers productivity

Motorola Moto G8 Power: A decent midrange smartphone that skimps on Wi-Fi connectivity

Samsung Galaxy S20: The Exynos Predicament

Oppo Reno2: While the system performance pleases, the camera unfortunately does not

The new Dell XPS 13 9300 is a great subnotebook, but which components make sense?

Cooling system of the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 is overtaxed with AMD Radeon RX 640

A matte screen suits the Zenbook - Asus Zenbook 15 UX534FTC in review

$700 Core i7-1065G7 vs. $1400 Core i7-1065G7: What's the difference?

Why the Oppo Reno2 Z fails to convince us in our review

Huawei MateBook D 14: Just as good as the D 15

Huawei MateBook D 15: Other manufacturers have something to learn from Huawei

Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro – What we (don't) like about the outdoor phone

Thinner design of the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 costs features

Lenovo Yoga C740-14: Great mid-ranger but with spongy keys

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite's battery life is not its only strength

Alienware m17 R2 comes with the same Core i9 CPU as the XPS 15 and MacBook Pro 15, runs it 30 percent faster

Schenker XMG Pro 17: Simple gaming laptop with powerful components

Fairphone 3: The hardware is competitive but the price is not

Schenker XMG Pro 15: A lot of power but annoying fans

Opinion | Boombox speakers just a gimmick? DxOMark casts aspersions on the LG G8 ThinQ's audio abilities

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Core i7 performance can throttle by almost 30 percent over time

MSI Prestige 14: Compactly-packed performance

The Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51 misses a clear target market thanks to cost-cutting

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