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The CAT S52 looks attractive and slim – according to the dimensions of an outdoor smartphone at least...

CAT S52: The outdoor smartphone for design fans?

The CAT S52 wants to be sturdy yet fancy. The camera shouldn't be neglected here, and this is often not particularly great with outdoor smartphones. We have summarized the results of our review for you here.

Florian Schmitt, 07 Jan 2020 05:53

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) is a compact Android tablet with deficits. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019): A budget tablet that disappoints in many ways

Our recent review of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) revealed some weak points about Samsung's latest budget tablet. In particular, the performance of its SoC is not up to scratch and holds back the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) in daily use.

Alex Alderson, 04 Jan 2020 02:22

Good build quality with poor performance: the Lenovo Tab M7

Lenovo Tab M7: Fire 7 alternative with modern design

With the Tab M7, Lenovo shows that “low-priced” does not always mean “cheap”. The build quality of the Tab M7 is very good and the modern design makes all other low-priced tablets look obsolete. Unfortunately, the system performance is not very high, because of the intended purpose of the device.

Mike Wobker, 31 Dec 2019 22:43

These are the best and worst Intel Core i7 Ice Lake laptops of 2019

Dell and Microsoft have the best implementation of the Core i7-1065G7 thus far with HP being near the bottom. When looking at the extremes, the fastest i7-1065G7 laptop is able to outperform the slowest by 50 percent in multi-threaded workloads.

Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2019 03:01

Lenovo's Privacy Guard ePrivacy Filter is not very effective

Lenovo's first attempt of an integrated privacy filter is not very convincing. The picture quality is not affected, but the privacy filter only works at low brightness levels.

Andreas Osthoff, 27 Dec 2019 20:00

Long-term performance: The Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API

Lenovo IdeaPad S540: AMD is now the obvious choice

With AMD's Ryzen 5 3550H, ultra-thin and mobile laptops can now maintain their performance level over a longer period of time. As our review of the Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13API shows, users do not need to worry about any drawbacks caused by the CPU.

Mike Wobker, 26 Dec 2019 05:18

The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio: An expensive, but factory overclocked, GPU. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio - An expensive take on the RTX 2080 Ti

The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio is more than just a mouthful. The TU102-powered card comes factory overclocked, with three axial fans and takes up three PCIe slots. MSI may have a hard time selling it though, as its US$1,250 price tag may have people looking at cheaper RTX 2080 Ti alternatives.

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2019 14:21

With 5 cameras to the photo throne? The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is, by all means, well equipped.

Is the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 the new camera reference?

With 5 cameras and 108 megapixels on the main lens, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 wants to push much more expensive devices off the photo throne. We tested the device and saw if this could work.

Florian Schmitt, 22 Dec 2019 01:27

Gaming convertible: Asus ROG Mothership GZ700

Asus ROG Mothership GZ700: Exciting 2-in-1 concept

Asus is a manufacturer that has often shown risk affinity and a willingness to experiment in the past. The latest trial, the ROG Mothership, is a 17-inch gaming laptop with a detachable keyboard.

Florian Glaser, 20 Dec 2019 03:05

A smartphone is more than just its cameras, even if they are exceptionally large ones. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: The forgotten and imperfect flagship

One of Huawei's primary aims with the Mate 30 Pro is to revolutionise videography among smartphones. While the largest camera sensor in any smartphone may help the Mate 30 Pro achieve this, Huawei's latest flagship may not be the best choice for most people. We are not even talking about the absence of Google Play Services, either.

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2019 19:10

Improved Honor Clone: The Huawei Nova 5T has less weaknesses than the Honor 20

A first glance at the two smartphones and another at the specs shows that the Huawei Nova 5T is based on the Honor 20. However, as we found out in our test, there are also some important differences!

Inge Schwabe, 19 Dec 2019 13:28

Lenovo Yoga C940-15 display is brighter than every HP Spectre laptop thus far

The HP Spectre series consists of ultra-thin flagship laptops and convertibles to represent the best that the manufacturer has to offer for consumers. Nonetheless, all models thus far have been lacking in one particular area.

Allen Ngo, 19 Dec 2019 03:45

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro. (Source: Expert Reviews)

Huawei reclaims top spot on DxOMark's rankings with the Mate 30 Pro 5G

It was about time we saw a Huawei device at the unrivaled top of DxOMark's leaderboards again. Sadly, it's not a new device this time around, but the 5G model of the Mate 30 Pro. The Mate 30 Pro 5G offers a few minor improvements over the regular Mate 30 Pro, especially in the zoom and night shots sub-categories.

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2019 21:04

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G: One of the cheapest 5G phones

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G does not manage to set itself apart from other high-end smartphones in terms of camera performance, overall performance or features. However, it does offer 5G at a relatively low price.

Florian Schmitt, 14 Dec 2019 03:08

The Motorola One Zoom (Source: MySmartPrice)

DxOMark | The Motorola One Zoom's cameras aren't worthy of its price tag

The Motorola One Zoom is a mid-range phone by Motorola that costs US$449. Yes, it does feature a quad-camera system but versatility and numbers don't always compensate for raw quality, if DxOMark's review of the phone is anything to go by.

Ricci Rox, 13 Dec 2019 10:30

Apple's latest Core i9 implementation has improved, but it could be better

Apple MacBook Pro 16 Core i9 gets consistently outperformed by the MSI P65 Core i9

After the horrid Core i9-8950HK performance of the 2018 MacBook Pro, Apple's implementation of the Core i9-9880H on its latest 16-inch MacBook Pro is a significant improvement. Nonetheless, the competing MSI P65 and the larger GE75 are able to run the same Core i9 CPU consistently faster.

Allen Ngo, 12 Dec 2019 06:19

Heavy weight: Asus ROG Phone II is skirting the limit – of weight amongst other things

A smartphone with 12 GB of RAM warms the cockles of a gamer’s heart on its own. Add to that, 512 GB of internal memory, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855+ and a 120-Hz screen, and who would not want to get such a device? Anyone who thinks that 240 grams is too heavy for a smartphone.

Inge Schwabe, 08 Dec 2019 11:22

With MIUI but without an important detail...

How the Xiaomi Redmi 8A would have almost become a sensation...

Xiaomi brings MIUI 11 to a smartphone just over 100 Euros (~$111) shortly after its release. Why this initially thrilled us and then rather disappointed us in our testing.

Florian Schmitt, 08 Dec 2019 01:11

Extremely fast, but also extremely loud: The Aorus 17 YA

The Aorus 17 YA is able to use Intel's Core i9-9980HK to the full extent

Due to the enormous size of the Aorus 17 YA, there is sufficient space for a cooling system that is able to skillfully master the built-in hardware. However, this also leads to other disadvantages that you should know before buying.

Mike Wobker, 07 Dec 2019 14:22

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano: A small but capable mini desktop PC

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano is an adequate mini Desktop PC that is powerful enough for general use, office work, and media streaming. However, it's not much better than similarly-specced Ultrabooks. Given the high price point (~US $1080) and the additional cost of a display, a mid-range Ultrabook may be a better buy.

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2019 12:00

The Lenovo ThinkPad P73 runs quiet, but gets too warm in return

IIn our review, the Lenovo ThinkPad P73 ran surprisingly quiet, as the fans were mostly turned off. While the low noise emission is great, this resulted in higher temperatures – which negatively impacted the GPU performance.

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Dec 2019 09:54

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019): A budget tablet with record battery life. (Image source: Amazon)

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019): A bargain tablet with record battery life

Amazon claims that the Fire HD 10 (2019) should last up to 12 hours between charges, but our tests demonstrated otherwise. Positively, our review unit outperformed Amazon's claims, while it impressed in other areas too. However, the Fire HD 10 (2019) is not all rosy though, as our tests demonstrated.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2019 18:59

The Nokia 7.2 features a 20 MP selfie camera. (Source: Nokia)

Same old: The Nokia 7.2 flounders in DxOMark's selfie test

Nokia has developed something of a reputation for middling camera performance. The new Nokia 7.2 doesn't stray too far from the norm, either, as DxOMark's review puts its selfie camera performance on par with two-year-old flagships like the Galaxy S8 and iPhone X.

Ricci Rox, 06 Dec 2019 11:46

Want to add RAM on the MSI GE63? Be prepared to break a 'Factory Seal' sticker

Opinion | MSI should really remove the 'Factory Seal' sticker from some of its laptops

MSI G series laptops are generally easy to service and yet most of them have Factory Seal stickers on the bottom to discourage end-user upgrades. We think putting the sticker directly on parts of the motherboard instead would be a more user-friendly approach for gamers who like to tinker and upgrade.

Allen Ngo, 06 Dec 2019 00:32

The MacBook Pro 16: A triumphant return for Apple? (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: A refined MacBook Pro 15 with some small but essential changes

Apple returns with a new MacBook Pro that addresses many of the concerns that we had about the fourth-generation models. While the MacBook Pro 16 may look an awful lot like its 15-inch predecessor, Apple has made several tweaks that make it a pleasure to use.

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2019 15:14

MSI should really remove the 'Factory Seal' sticker from some of its laptops

MSI G series laptops are generally easy to service and yet most of them have Factory Seal stickers on the bottom to discourage end-user upgrades. We think putting the sticker directly on parts of the motherboard instead would be a more user-friendly approach for gamers who like to tinker and upgrade.

Allen Ngo, 05 Dec 2019 07:18

Where are all these Walmart laptops coming from? Tongfang is the source

You can shop smarter by knowing where resellers like Walmart are getting their laptops. ODMs often sell the same white label laptop to multiple resellers who will then reskin and rebrand the laptop as their own. By shopping around different resellers, you can often find the exact same laptop under different names but at cheaper prices.

Allen Ngo, 03 Dec 2019 06:34

The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: Worthy of your time and money. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 Super: A midrange GPU that punches above its weight

If you have set yourself a limit of around €250 (~US$275) for a new desktop GPU this Christmas, then you will run into the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER sooner or later. The GTX 1660 SUPER improves upon the regular GTX 1660 in several areas, with the KFA2 version going even further than a reference card could.

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2019 01:39

The Mi Note 10 features ridiculously good camera hardware. (Source: Mi)

DxOMark picks its best smartphone cameras of 2019 sorted by categories, and the Mi Note 10 Pro dominates

DxOMark has shared its thoughts on what it considers to be the best smartphone cameras of 2019, grouped into specific sub-categories. There are a few iffy choices, but one major takeaway from the list is just how impressive the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro is.

Ricci Rox, 02 Dec 2019 10:19

The Samsung Galaxy A30s, a good smartphone but one that is out of its depth. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A30s: A playful but inferior smartphone

The Galaxy A30s impressed in many areas during our recent review of Samsung's latest entry-level handset. However, while the A30s is well-built and looks the part, it cannot match its competitors on performance and battery life.

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2019 19:11

Intel Core i9-9900KS for laptops runs slower than the Core i9-9900K

CineBench R20 results are about 10 percent slower than the Core i9-9900K despite costing $100 more. While our Eurocom Clevo sample shows good performance, the processor is ultimately held back by its high running temperatures of ~90 C even when at stock Turbo Boost speeds.

Allen Ngo, 29 Nov 2019 16:00

XMG Neo 17: Slim-bezel laptop with mechanical keyboard

Schenker XMG Neo 17: Moderate system noise while gaming

The XMG Neo 17 from Schenker Technologies is a 17-inch gaming notebook that can be configured individually and has an enticing mechanical keyboard.

Florian Glaser, 29 Nov 2019 15:33

The Galaxy M30s, a battery monster that comes in three colours. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy M30s: An affordable handset with unrivalled battery life

The Samsung Galaxy M30s is a triumphant midrange smartphone. The phablet not only has a large, bright and colour accurate AMOLED panel but also class-leading battery, among other positives. If you need a smartphone to last over a day between charges, then the Galaxy M30s could be the device for you.

Alex Alderson, 28 Nov 2019 18:09

Two screens but no Galaxy Fold mishaps in sight. (Image source: LG)

LG G8X ThinQ: A foldable that won't break the bank

The LG G8X ThinQ could be a dream come true for some people. The handset comes with a second screen, following on from the V50 Dual Screen accessory that LG launched at the start of this year. The G8X ThinQ is more than just another gimmicky folding smartphone though, as we discovered during our tests.

Alex Alderson, 27 Nov 2019 19:46

Strangely, the MSI WE75 has no Quadro RTX 4000 or 5000 options (Image source: MSI)

Strangely, the MSI WE75 has no Quadro RTX 4000 or RTX 5000 options

Why is it that the GE75 can be configured with up the GeForce RTX 2080 while the WE75 is limited to the Quadro RTX 3000? MSI may be pushing ultra enthusiasts into purchasing the higher-end WT75 instead where users can find the RTX 4000 and 5000.

Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2019 06:44

Google Pixel 4: bells and whistles instead of battery power

Google's Pixel 4 exhibited various flaws in our test while at the same time neglecting important smartphone core competences. What good is innovation if the phone cannot even last until the end of the day?

Daniel Schmidt, 26 Nov 2019 21:42

Walmart Motile laptop with Ryzen 5 3500U, 256 GB SSD, and 1080p display is only $380 right now

Deal | Walmart Motile M142 laptop with Ryzen 5 3500U, 256 GB SSD, and 1080p display is only $380 right now

Meanwhile, the lesser-equipped Motile M141 with the Ryzen 3 3300U is only $280. These are some of the better laptop deals you can find if you can accept the weak hinges.

Allen Ngo, 23 Nov 2019 00:31

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is a great mid-range phone, but not a gaming smartphone. Test device courtesy of Trading Shenzhen

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is not a good choice for smartphone gamers

In our review of the Note 8 Pro, the mid-range phone achieves convincing results in many areas, although despite or perhaps due to the MediaTek Helio G90T, it is not a gaming smartphone.

Marcus Herbrich, 22 Nov 2019 20:47

The PNY GeForce GTX 1660 XLR8 Gaming OC: A compact GPU with 1080p capabilities. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

PNY GeForce GTX 1660 XLR8 Gaming OC: A compact GPU for small form factor PCs with caveats

Are you looking for your next graphics card for your small form factor PC? Well, the PNY GeForce GTX 1660 XLR8 Gaming OC could be the card for you. Setting aside its long-winded name, the XLR8 Gaming OC offers 1080p triple-A gaming at a pinch. It is not all plain sailing though, as we shall discuss in this review snippet.

Alex Alderson, 21 Nov 2019 13:58

Moto G8 Plus: Cheaper mid-ranger with rotated camera

We already liked the predecessor of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus due to its good camera performance. With the successor, the camera concept has been revised, but this hasn't only led to improvements. This is a summary of our test results.

Florian Schmitt, 21 Nov 2019 01:47

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop 2019: insider’s tip for noise-resistant gamers

If you happen to be looking for a simple gaming notebook with great price-performance ratio you may want to take a closer look at the 2019 iteration of Xiaomi’s Mi Gaming Laptop. For less than $1,500 you get a 15-inch gaming laptop with Core i7-9750H and GeForce RTX 2060.

Florian Glaser, 19 Nov 2019 03:22

Our first Core i5-1035G4 benchmarks are in and results are almost as good as the Ryzen 7 3700U (Image source: Intel)

Surface Pro 7 Core i5-1035G4 performance can throttle by as much as 27 percent to be slower than the Core i7-8565U

CPU performance can be all over the place on the Surface Pro 7 Core i5. When at its best, multi-thread performance will be most similar to the Ryzen 5 3580U on the 15-inch Surface Laptop 3. But if at its worst, performance can be about 10 percent slower than the average Core i7-8565U.

Allen Ngo, 18 Nov 2019 05:59

The Sony Xperia 5: Good for those who do are not keen photographers. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 5: Impressive hardware combined with underwhelming cameras

Sony remains an active player in the camera sensor market, which makes the cameras that it has included in the Xperia 5 even more disappointing. Sony's latest flagship handset is not all bad by any means, but it is hard to see past its underwhelming camera hardware.

Alex Alderson, 17 Nov 2019 20:08

Razer Blade Stealth: 4K UHD LCD is the worse choice for this Razer laptop

The Razer Blade Stealth has a premium, compact design and excellent GPU performance. On the other hand, the CPU performance and especially the optional 4K screen disappoint in our review.

Benjamin Herzig, 17 Nov 2019 16:46

Ice Lake issues: Microsoft is aware that the Surface Pro 7 is currently stuck on broken graphics drivers

Ice Lake issues: Microsoft is aware that the Surface Pro 7 is currently stuck on months-old broken graphics drivers

All those Iris Plus-related bug fixes Intel have been releasing over the past three months have yet to arrive on the Surface Pro 7 despite the fact that this is supposed to be Microsoft's latest flagship Windows tablet. Though we don't know when the update will arrive, Microsoft says they are working on a solution.

Allen Ngo, 17 Nov 2019 04:07

Chuwi UBook Pro Surface clone has a brighter display than any Surface Pro (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi UBook Pro Surface Pro clone has a brighter display than the actual Surface Pro

At a measured brightness of 868 nits on the center of the screen, the UBook Pro is nearly 90 percent brighter than even the Surface Pro 6. It's not everyday that a cheaper Chinese clone offers something better than the "proper" authentic version.

Allen Ngo, 15 Nov 2019 23:25

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 is a steal at €150 (~US$165). (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: It does not always have to be an OLED panel

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 impressed us during our tests, not least because of its bright display. While the Redmi Note 8 does not have an OLED display, the IPS panel with which Xiaomi has equipped it is bright and contrast-rich. The device has five cameras including a 48 MP primary rear-facing sensor too. In short, Xiaomi has redefined what an entry-level smartphone can be.

Alex Alderson, 15 Nov 2019 23:19

Review Snippet

CAT S52: The outdoor smartphone for design fans?

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019): A budget tablet that disappoints in many ways

Lenovo Tab M7: Fire 7 alternative with modern design

These are the best and worst Intel Core i7 Ice Lake laptops of 2019

Lenovo's Privacy Guard ePrivacy Filter is not very effective

Lenovo IdeaPad S540: AMD is now the obvious choice

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio - An expensive take on the RTX 2080 Ti

Is the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 the new camera reference?

Asus ROG Mothership GZ700: Exciting 2-in-1 concept

Huawei Mate 30 Pro: The forgotten and imperfect flagship

Improved Honor Clone: The Huawei Nova 5T has less weaknesses than the Honor 20

Lenovo Yoga C940-15 display is brighter than every HP Spectre laptop thus far

Huawei reclaims top spot on DxOMark's rankings with the Mate 30 Pro 5G

First Snapdragon 865 benchmarks reveal appreciable performance boosts and narrowed multi-core performance gap with the Apple A13 Bionic

Samsung Galaxy A90 5G: One of the cheapest 5G phones

DxOMark | The Motorola One Zoom's cameras aren't worthy of its price tag

Apple MacBook Pro 16 Core i9 gets consistently outperformed by the MSI P65 Core i9

Heavy weight: Asus ROG Phone II is skirting the limit – of weight amongst other things

How the Xiaomi Redmi 8A would have almost become a sensation...

The Aorus 17 YA is able to use Intel's Core i9-9980HK to the full extent

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano: A small but capable mini desktop PC

The Lenovo ThinkPad P73 runs quiet, but gets too warm in return

Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019): A bargain tablet with record battery life

Same old: The Nokia 7.2 flounders in DxOMark's selfie test

Opinion | MSI should really remove the 'Factory Seal' sticker from some of its laptops

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch: A refined MacBook Pro 15 with some small but essential changes

MSI should really remove the 'Factory Seal' sticker from some of its laptops

Where are all these Walmart laptops coming from? Tongfang is the source

KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 Super: A midrange GPU that punches above its weight

DxOMark picks its best smartphone cameras of 2019 sorted by categories, and the Mi Note 10 Pro dominates

Samsung Galaxy A30s: A playful but inferior smartphone

Intel Core i9-9900KS for laptops runs slower than the Core i9-9900K

Schenker XMG Neo 17: Moderate system noise while gaming

Samsung Galaxy M30s: An affordable handset with unrivalled battery life

LG G8X ThinQ: A foldable that won't break the bank

Strangely, the MSI WE75 has no Quadro RTX 4000 or RTX 5000 options

Google Pixel 4: bells and whistles instead of battery power

Redmi Note 8 Smartphone Camera Review: With the Pro, the Note 8 finds its master ...

Just Arrived: Apple MacBook Pro 16 with Core i9 & Radeon Pro 5500M

Deal | Walmart Motile M142 laptop with Ryzen 5 3500U, 256 GB SSD, and 1080p display is only $380 right now

The Redmi Note 8 Pro is not a good choice for smartphone gamers

PNY GeForce GTX 1660 XLR8 Gaming OC: A compact GPU for small form factor PCs with caveats

Moto G8 Plus: Cheaper mid-ranger with rotated camera

Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop 2019: insider’s tip for noise-resistant gamers

Surface Pro 7 Core i5-1035G4 performance can throttle by as much as 27 percent to be slower than the Core i7-8565U

Sony Xperia 5: Impressive hardware combined with underwhelming cameras

Razer Blade Stealth: 4K UHD LCD is the worse choice for this Razer laptop

Ice Lake issues: Microsoft is aware that the Surface Pro 7 is currently stuck on months-old broken graphics drivers

Chuwi UBook Pro Surface Pro clone has a brighter display than the actual Surface Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: It does not always have to be an OLED panel

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