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Honor MagicPad 4 in review

Best mid-range tablet runs simultaneously with Android and Linux in review

Thanks to the integrated "Linux Lab" environment, the Honor MagicPad 4 allows seamless switching between Android and Linux without rebooting. This feature of the OLED tablet could be a reason to buy, especially for developers and fans of Linux.
Marcus Herbrich, 28 May 2026 17:23
Honor MagicPad 4 in the test

iPad Air 13 looks like an entry-level tablet compared to the OLED screen of the MagicPad 4

An OLED panel that is four times brighter than an Apple iPad Air 13 in mid-range tablet class? The new Honor tablet offers much more display with best contrasts for the money compared to the iPad Air. In our review, we even measured a higher display brightness for the 165‑Hz panel than the manufacturer claims.
Marcus Herbrich, 28 May 2026 17:19
The Motorola Moto G87 is not only suitable for beautiful days.

Waterproof and robust: The Moto G87 is designed to withstand extreme conditions and look good at the same time

The Moto G87 aims to score points with a combination of robust IP69 certification and a stylish faux leather back. We show how well the mid-range smartphone combines design, suitability for everyday use and durability.
Florian Schmitt, 28 May 2026 10:26
The OnePlus Nord 6 offers a good update guarantee.

Update guarantee: A mid-range smartphone offers more security than some high-end phones

How long does a smartphone really stay secure and up-to-date? Our report shows why the OnePlus Nord 6 can impress with its strong update guarantee in the mid-range.
Florian Schmitt, 28 May 2026 08:54
Honor MagicPad 4 in review

We used one of the best Android tablets as a notebook replacement in 2026

The new Honor MagicPad 4 is currently one of the best tablets on the market. Thanks to the large 12.3-inch OLED screen, the Android tablet with its desktop mode is also ideal as a laptop replacement. Following our review, we now take a closer look at the keyboard cover as an accessory.
Marcus Herbrich, 27 May 2026 18:01
The Motorola Moto G87 has many qualities, but lags behind in terms of performance.

Motorola phone performance drop: 20% loss in our tests

Our tests show: The Motorola Moto G87 suffers a significant drop in performance compared to its predecessor. There are noticeable weaknesses, especially in demanding apps, multitasking and benchmarks.
Florian Schmitt, 27 May 2026 10:09
The OnePlus Nord is a good mid-range phone, but the outdated USB 2.0 port could be replaced.

OnePlus: Serious USB weakness in the highly praised smartphone

The OnePlus Nord 6 impresses us, but has a clear flaw with the USB port. In particular, the lack of image output via USB-C noticeably limits its suitability for everyday work, gaming and creative use.
Florian Schmitt, 27 May 2026 08:31
Honor MagicPad 4 in the test

Seldom does a tablet in our review make such a strong case as a top pick and an iPad alternative

If you’re looking for a new Android tablet with an OLED display and plenty of power, you get far better value for money with the MagicPad 4 compared to Apple’s iPads. That makes the Honor tablet a strong alternative to the iPad Air 13 and even to the iPad Pro 13.
Marcus Herbrich, 26 May 2026 16:31
Notebookcheck reviews the Honor MagicPad 4

Honor's bang-for-the-buck OLED tablet has better speakers than even iPad Pro 13

We were blown away by the Honor MagicPad 4’s audio quality during our review. Beside sounding significantly more balanced than the Apple iPad Air 13, the 12.3-inch mid-range tablet even edged out the iPad Pro 13 in speaker performance. That said, this impressive audio quality doesn’t come as a surprise.
Marcus Herbrich, 26 May 2026 15:43
AGM G3 Pro

AGM G3 Pro: Thermal imaging technology with a wide range of possibilities

The AGM G3 Pro thermal imaging camera makes some impressive claims on its spec sheet and offers a wide range of features. That’s reason enough to take a closer look at it and put it through its paces.
Daniel Schmidt, 25 May 2026 14:11
The Urtopia Carbon 1 ST also makes a strong impression as a smart bike

Urtopia Carbon 1 ST: Impressive smart features meet noticeable limitations

The Urtopia Carbon 1 ST is not only a very good bike with a relaxed, motor-assisted ride, but also offers a variety of smart features. The following takes a closer look at these.
Silvio Werner, 24 May 2026 17:42
The Motorola Moto G87 has a very bright AMOLED, which is not always positive.

3,500 nits brightness - Is the display of this smartphone too bright for everyday use?

Does an extremely bright cell phone display really only have advantages in everyday use? We analyze this using an example: In bright sunlight, the Motorola Moto G87's AMOLED display can show off its strengths, but the record brightness also has its downsides...
Florian Schmitt, 23 May 2026 17:36
AGM G3 Pro

AGM G3 Pro: A rugged smartphone with its quirks

In our test, the AGM G3 Pro impressed as a durable rugged smartphone with exceptional battery life, featuring a thermal imaging camera, a programmable function key, and a radio receiver. However, despite its high price, there are some compromises.
Daniel Schmidt, 23 May 2026 14:10
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i 15 G11

Lenovo's Yoga Pro 7i 15 G11 is one of the first multimedia laptops with the new RTX 5070 12 GB

Nvidia recently launched a new version of the GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB VRAM. Lenovo's Yoga Pro 7i 15 G11 is one of the first multimedia notebooks, which is available with the new GPU.
Andreas Osthoff, 22 May 2026 15:08
The OnePlus Nord 6 delivers a lot of power at a relatively low price.

Why this mid-range smartphone beats even high-end chips

The OnePlus Nord 6 is available at a mid-range price - but the performance is largely at high-end level. We show where the smartphone shines and what you should consider before buying despite the powerful hardware.
Florian Schmitt, 22 May 2026 11:54
OnePlus Nord 6 in the test

Extremely long battery life in our review - How a smartphone surprised us

Smaller battery, but still great runtimes - the OnePlus Nord 6's battery has been cut back compared to its Chinese model, but still impresses with a full day's runtime under load. Here's what we found out about the mid-range phone.
Florian Schmitt, 21 May 2026 12:11
Nothing Phone (4a)

Nothing Phone (4a): Even more personalized with the Nothing Playground

Nothing Playground lets the Nothing community customize their smartphones even further by allowing them to import widgets, Glyph features, camera presets, and more from other users or create their own.
Daniel Schmidt, 20 May 2026 15:00
Nothing Phone (4a)

Nothing Phone (4a): The hidden gem in the mid-range category?

The Nothing Phone (4a) combines powerful performance, a modern design, and an exceptionally good camera with a fresh software experience, clearly setting it apart from traditional mid-range phones. We've compared it to its main competitors.
Daniel Schmidt, 18 May 2026 14:14
The Realme 16 Pro Plus is pretty, but is its storage speed also impressive?

Mid-range storage duel: Poco X8 Pro clearly beats Realme smartphone

Fast storage, or just a marketing gimmick? The manufacturer advertises the realme 16 Pro+ with "explosive data throughput" in the memory. Of course, we put such advertising slogans to the test in a practical review and compare several mid-range smartphones.
Florian Schmitt, 18 May 2026 13:07
Minisforum AI X1 Pro significantly faster with RAM upgrade

Minisforum AI X1 Pro: Simple RAM upgrade provides noticeably more performance and unleashes the Radeon 890M

More RAM can significantly improve the performance of modern mini PCs, especially when a system is switched from single- to dual-channel operation. This not only benefits graphics performance and multitasking, but also the general system speed. The following overview shows the specific effects of a second RAM module on the performance of the Minisforum AI X1 Pro.
Sebastian Bade, 18 May 2026 07:30
Realme 16 Pro reviewed

This budget Android smartphone defies the DRAM crisis

Realme's affordable mid-range smartphone achieves excellent battery life in our review and offers a generous storage configuration despite the 2026 DRAM crisis. This gives the Realme 16 Pro enough headroom for apps and games, though the SoC hurts the user experience in everyday use.
Marcus Herbrich, 17 May 2026 19:20
The updated 16X Aurora may have gotten some new options, but it's now also much more expensive than before

2026 Alienware 16X Aurora is so expensive it now rivals the Area-51 series in price

The "midrange" 16X Aurora this year will set you back $3000 for GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics. At that price range, the model comes close to the flagship Area-51 series when configured with the same GPU.
Allen Ngo, 17 May 2026 18:37
A few small annoyances prevent the Dangbei MP1 Max from being the perfect portable projector

Dangbei MP1 Max is an amazing 4K laser projector with some odd design quirks

While image quality is sharp and bright for the size, some features like the AC adapter or bright LED power light can be slight annoyances.
Allen Ngo, 17 May 2026 10:27
Vivo X300 Ultra in review

Vivo X300 Ultra: Vivo finally adopts the modern standard for its flagship smartphone

The Vivo X300 Ultra not only impresses with its camera package and powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, but also with its decent accessories. In our review, we also take a look at what accessories are included with the high-end Android smartphone.
Marcus Herbrich, 17 May 2026 00:07
Players satisfied with 60 FPS or who aren't running very demanding titles will find value in the quieter Balanced mode

Why gaming on Balanced mode instead of Performance is worthwhile on the Alienware 16X Aurora

The performance dip is certainly a bummer, but the significantly quieter fan noise when gaming on Balanced mode could potentially justify the GPU deficit.
Allen Ngo, 16 May 2026 18:35
We reviewed the Vivo X300 Ultra

Could Vivo X300 Ultra emerge as 2026's top videography phone?

In our review, the Vivo X300 Ultra stands out with its camera hardware and excellent photo quality. For this review summary, we’ll take a closer look at its video capture performance, including how it stacks up against Samsung’s flagship from the previous year.
Marcus Herbrich, 16 May 2026 09:06
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651

Review verdict on Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 - Unique, but so expensive

Dual-screen laptops are still rare and Asus now offers the powerful ROG Zephyrus Duo with an Intel Panther Lake CPU and Nvidia's most powerful mobile GPU, the GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 GB VRAM. The price, however, is very high.
Andreas Osthoff, 16 May 2026 01:04
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy A57 and Redmi Note 15 Pro+

Mid-Range Roundup: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs. Galaxy A57 and Redmi Note 15 Pro+

Nothing is making a push into the mid-range market with the Phone (4a) Pro. We compared it to its competitors, which are launching at the same RRP, and found that the Nothing smartphone certainly has a lot going for it.
Daniel Schmidt, 15 May 2026 15:46
Vivo X300 Ultra

Vivo X300 Ultra: Update resolves significant issues

In our review, the Vivo X300 Ultra revealed a few unexpected shortcomings. Vivo has now rolled out an update designed to address some of them. Read on to find out what those issues are and whether the update lives up to its promises.
Daniel Schmidt, 15 May 2026 13:52
The 16X Aurora has a lot going for it, but the RTX 5070 Ti option annoyingly cannot be de-coupled with the arguably unneeded Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Alienware 16X Aurora finally shipping with the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, but configurations can be frustrating

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti configuration is only available with the pricey Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus which doesn't offer much for gamers over last year's less expensive Core Ultra 9 275HX.
Allen Ngo, 15 May 2026 01:38
Vivo X300 Ultra in review

Vivo X300 Ultra at bargain prices: How does the top-of-the-line smartphone differ from the imported model?

One of the best Android smartphones currently available for half the price? Sounds too good to be true, but Vivo X300 Ultra is indeed available as an import at a real bargain price compared to the RRP of the global model. In this review, we clarify the most important differences to the EU model and for whom the purchase might be worthwhile.
Marcus Herbrich, 14 May 2026 17:28
Thermal images Acer Swift 16

Acer Swift 16 stays cool even under stress

The Acer Swift 16 AI utilizes a robust cooling system to maintain stable performance for the new Panther Lake architecture. A look under the hood and at our thermal images reveals how the combination of fans and airflow management keeps the chassis remarkably cool even under extreme loads.
Marc Herter, 14 May 2026 02:23
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: A powerful mid-range smartphone

In our review, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro shows significant improvements over its predecessor and has made key enhancements. However, there are still a few trade-offs to consider.
Daniel Schmidt, 13 May 2026 15:46
We reviewed the Vivo X300 Ultra

Vivo X300 Ultra is outclassed by Galaxy S26 Ultra in these areas

Vivo’s current top-tier phone showcased many of its strengths during our review. That said, there are also areas where the latest Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra holds a clear advantage. Read this review summary to find out who would be served by Samsung’s newest flagship.
Marcus Herbrich, 13 May 2026 12:45
65 W USB-C AC adapter from MSI versus the 140 W USB-C AC adapter from HP

65 W AC adapter for the MSI Prestige 16 AI+ can bottleneck charging rate

The Prestige 16 ships with a small 65 W adapter while the XPS 16 ships with a larger 100 W adapter. Consequently, the smaller adapter has an impact on overall performance and charging rate.
Allen Ngo, 13 May 2026 01:06
Vivo X300 Ultra review

Vivo X300 Ultra is hardly better than X300 Pro in camera performance despite top-notch hardware

Vivo has equipped its new flagship phone with the very best hardware, including in the camera department. Despite having massive image sensors, the X300 Ultra failed to outperform the Pro model in our camera rating. Read this review summary to find out why.
Marcus Herbrich, 12 May 2026 17:29
The Realme 16 Pro Plus features a reflective camera module and a special feel on the back.

An extraordinary material makes this cell phone special

Realme has already launched smartphones with paper-like materials or iridescent backs onto the market. For the Realme 16 Pro+, the manufacturer has once again opted for an unusual material for the back: organic silicone.
Florian Schmitt, 12 May 2026 12:08
We tested out the Vivo X300 Ultra

Vivo X300 Ultra: Serious efficiency issues or just rocky start for flagship phone?

Our testing of the Vivo X300 Ultra revealed one drawback of Vivo’s new flagship phone. This wasn’t entirely unexpected given the X200 Ultra previously exhibited similar issues. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered device exhibited extremely high power consumption during our review – with potential implications.
Marcus Herbrich, 12 May 2026 11:34
The latest Prestige 16 may have a lower resolution display than the XPS 16, but it makes up for it with more ports and a slimmer design

MSI Prestige 16 C3MTG is one of the best XPS 16 alternatives in the market right now

If you want Panther Lake performance in an even thinner and lighter package than the all-popular Dell XPS, then the refreshed MSI Prestige 16 is an excellent place to start.
Allen Ngo, 11 May 2026 22:09
Ninkear S13 with Intel Core Ultra 5

New perspective for mobile working: Ninkear S13 as a 2-in-1 tablet and laptop

A new Windows tablet in Surface Pro style: the Ninkear S13 combines a modern 2-in-1 design with the latest Intel Core Ultra hardware. Promising on paper, but everyday use shows that in the end it's the price that decides whether the overall package is really worth it.
Sebastian Bade, 11 May 2026 07:53
The latest MSI Prestige 16 isn't designed for gamers, but it can certainly be a decent gaming machine at a moment's notice

2026 Prestige 16 runs Cyberpunk 2077 on 1080p Ultra at over 45 FPS and it isn't even a gaming laptop

Panther Lake Arc B390 is a significant upgrade over the Arc 140T in last year's Prestige 16 by up to 80 percent while demanding almost the same amount of power.
Allen Ngo, 11 May 2026 05:45
Refreshed Prestige 16 is faster than ever, but not without some lost features

All the changes to the 2026 Prestige 16 that MSI probably didn't want you to know about

The 2026 Prestige 16 is several steps forward for the series especially with OLED and Panther Lake now coming standard. However, some other changes aren't all roses.
Allen Ngo, 10 May 2026 04:09
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 2026 vs. 2023 - Sacrificing performance for improved multitasking

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 offers perfect multitasking with two identical OLED touchscreens and good software solutions. The performance of the Panther Lake CPU and the GeForce RTX 5090 is very good, but compared to the predecessor from 2023, the results are slightly disappointing.
Andreas Osthoff, 10 May 2026 00:14
Xiaomi 17 Ultra in China

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Photo tour across China

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is currently one of the best camera phones on the market. We took this flagship phone out for a spin in China and snapped plenty of photos. Does it have any weaknesses after all?
Daniel Schmidt, 09 May 2026 14:06
Lenovo's Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 aims to transfer laptop qualities to the Android world. This works very well in many areas.

Ideal for creative work: Why we find this 13-inch tablet with Android very convincing

The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 aims to impress creative professionals with its large 13-inch display, precise stylus and powerful performance. Where the Android tablet shines - and which weaknesses are noticeable in everyday use.
Florian Schmitt, 09 May 2026 10:33
MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MTG runs significantly quieter on Balanced mode, but there's a catch

MSI Prestige 16 AI+ C3MTG runs significantly quieter on Balanced mode, but there's a catch

Fan noise would drop from over 40 dB(A) all the way down to just 30 dB(A) albeit for a relatively steep 20 to 25 percent cut to performance.
Allen Ngo, 09 May 2026 01:37
The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is fast and bright, but also more expensive than before.

Lenovo competes with itself: Tablet includes pen support and offers a lot of power

Lenovo is relaunching its 13-inch tablet and equips the Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 with significantly more power and a better display. However, our test results show that there are still some compromises despite the higher price.
Florian Schmitt, 08 May 2026 12:02
OnePlus 15T review smartphone

OnePlus 15T: Review reveals biggest weakness of the Galaxy S26 alternative

The OnePlus 15T is the epitome of the extreme leap in quality of Chinese smartphones regarding battery and camera software in recent years. However, our review has revealed a significant compromise resulting from the compact housing, which was not immediately obvious.
Marcus Herbrich, 07 May 2026 08:13
The keyboard on the EliteBoard G1a may be forever tied to the EliteBoard G1a PC as it lacks the ability to connect to other PCs

HP EliteBoard G1a is missing the one feature that every other keyboard has

Despite its versatile PC-in-a-keyboard design, the EliteBoard is probably the only keyboard without the ability to connect to other computers.
Allen Ngo, 07 May 2026 01:17
The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 is much faster than its predecessor, but also costs a significant surcharge.

This tablet puts its predecessor to shame - this is what an update should look like!

The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 shows what a successful tablet update looks like: A stronger display, more power and modern connectivity. The following report explains where it falls short despite its premium claim - for example when it comes to battery and updates.
Florian Schmitt, 06 May 2026 17:01

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