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Face Off: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 vs. HP Elite x2 1012 G1 vs. HP Spectre x2 12 vs. Huawei MateBook

The Who's Who of the Windows world. Which is the most productive Windows tablet? Is it the Surface Pro 4, which occupies the first place of our Top 10? Learn about the details and differences of the most portable Windows companions.

Sebastian Jentsch, 27 Aug 2016 23:25

85% Asus ROG Strix GL502VS Notebook Review

Let the games begin. Asus sent us one of the first 15-inch notebooks with the extremely fast Pascal GPU GeForce GTX 1070. The informed reader expects big performance gains and is not disappointed. The manufacturer focuses on continuity for the other aspects of the system, which is usually the correct decision.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.6 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 26 Aug 2016 19:23

81% HP Pavilion x2 12 Convertible Review

Affordable, but not perfect. HP does not even charge 700 Euros (~$790) for its new Windows detachable, which comes with a Core-m processor, a digitizer and a keyboard dock. But how does the device compare with the much more expensive Surface Pro 4 from Microsoft?
Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.00" | 1.5 kg

Till Schönborn, 26 Aug 2016 10:51

84% MSI GS73VR 6RF Notebook Review

Thinnest Pascal yet. This complete chassis overhaul provides GTX 980M-level graphics performance in a smaller, lighter, and cooler package. Fan noise is still a stumbling point for a series that delicately balances between a razer-sharp design philosophy and enthusiast-level GTX GPUs.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 17.30" | 2.4 kg

Allen Ngo, 26 Aug 2016 10:48

87% Asus ROG G752VS Notebook Review

Desktop replacement! The latest model of the ROG-series is supposed to be a big leap in terms of performance. Thanks to the brand-new and powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 from the new Pascal lineup, the chances are not bad. This article will find out whether this plan works and if Asus can beat the rivals.
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.5 kg

Sebastian Bade, 23 Aug 2016 11:26

Face Off: Apple MacBook 12 Core m3, Core m5, and Core m7

Core m3, m5 or the m7? Apple's MacBook 12 is available with different processors. Therefore, many users would want to know which chip they should get. Is the inexpensive Core m3 sufficient, or should you get the faster Core m7? And what are the implications on the heat development as well as the battery runtimes? We will answer all these questions in the following article.

Andreas Osthoff, 23 Aug 2016 11:21

Zotac ZBOX Magnus EN980 Mini PC Review

GTX 980 in a mini PC. The ZBox EN980 is one of the first mini PCs to be VR Ready and, surprisingly, it runs relatively cool and quietly thanks to its dense cooling system. Nonetheless, idling fan noise could have been quieter and the system is still missing some key features we find should be common for its $1600 USD price.
Intel Core i5-6400 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 | 3.9 kg

Allen Ngo, 22 Aug 2016 06:04

88% HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Subnotebook Review

Happy without a fan. Despite its passively cooled Core-m processor, the EliteBook 1030 G1 can convince with excellent application performance, great input devices and a bright IPS display. Did HP create the new reference in the subnotebook segment?
Intel Core m7-6Y75 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg

Till Schönborn, 21 Aug 2016 03:02

Asus ROG G800VI Notebook Preview

Top dog. Following Nvidia’s launch of its Pascal architecture for desktop systems a few weeks ago, the power-efficient 16 nm technology is now available for notebooks as well. Asus has been one of the first manufacturers to sample the top model GeForce GTX 1080. Stage free for the 18-inch G800VI.
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 18.40" | 5.5 kg

Florian Glaser, 19 Aug 2016 21:40

84% HP ProBook 650 G2 Notebook Review

Pushing its luck? With the ProBook 650 G2, HP debuts a 15.6-inch laptop that aims to achieve decent runtimes thanks to its frugal ULV processor. Our report reveals what customers should consider when buying this device and where the ProBook is situated in terms of performance.
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Sebastian Bade, 18 Aug 2016 19:27

Asus ROG GX800VH Notebook Preview

Born for 4K. Fans of high-resolution gaming are often faced with performance problems. Even the flagship model from Nvidia’s Maxwell generation, the GTX 980, struggles in 3840 x 2160. The situation is much better with the Pascal successor GTX 1080. This is confirmed by the Asus GX800, which is even powered by an SLI configuration.
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (Laptop) | 18.40" | 5.7 kg

Florian Glaser, 16 Aug 2016 06:16

87% MSI GT72VR 6RE-015US Notebook Review

Pascal power. The GT72S has been renewed as the GT72VR in time for Nvidia's all-powerful mobile Pascal series. While some new features have been added, a few have also been removed to make room for the higher-end GT73VR.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.9 kg

Allen Ngo, 16 Aug 2016 06:15

85% MSI GT62VR 6RE Dominator Pro Notebook Review

Clear statement. In line with the notebook launch of Nvidia's Pascal architecture, MSI announces a new high-end system based on the GeForce GTX 1070. The performance of the GT62VR is not only supposed to beat devices with the GTX 970M, but also notebooks equipped with the GTX 980M by quite a margin. Our review will find out if that is the case.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 2.9 kg

Florian Glaser, 16 Aug 2016 06:13

76% HP Pavilion 17 FHD V3A33AV Notebook Review

Loud gamer. It's got the looks of a multimedia notebook and the GPU of a gaming machine. While versatile, the system runs much louder than your standard Ultrabook even during low loads.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 17.30" | 3 kg

Allen Ngo, 16 Aug 2016 05:33

84% HP ProBook 640 G2 Notebook Review

Successful reiteration. High-quality input devices, a Full HD panel, long battery life - it seems as if HP has bundled a convincing office package with its ProBook 640 G2. Unfortunately, some weaknesses in details ruin the otherwise good overall impression.
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 14.00" | 2 kg

Till Schönborn, 13 Aug 2016 23:11

72% HP Pavilion 14-al003ng Notebook Review

Bad Connection. With the Pavilion 14, HP offers a compact notebook designed for multimedia. Thanks to its Nvidia GPU, it is also gaming capable to some extent. In addition, the price is quite affordable. However, HP did not correct some unfortunate flaws.
Intel Core i5-6200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 14.00" | 1.5 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Aug 2016 07:25

83% Lenovo Yoga 710-14ISK Convertible Review

Time for Yoga? Lenovo ups the ante and releases an elegant convertible with ULV processor and dedicated GPU. In our in-depth review, we will take a look to see how well this combination works.
Intel Core i5-6200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 14.00" | 1.6 kg

Sebastian Bade, 10 Aug 2016 08:05

80% HP Pavilion 15 UHD T9Y85AV Notebook Review

No frills gaming. The Pavilion 15 is a great blend of multimedia and performance gaming in a modest and portable multimedia chassis. Its connectivity options and serviceability, however, leave a lot to be desired.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 15.60" | 2.2 kg

Allen Ngo, 06 Aug 2016 03:23

85% Toshiba Portégé Z20t-C-121 Detachable Review

Business device with stamina. Toshiba primarily did a facelift with the Portégé Z20t-C: The C models come with Skylake processors now and bring a Type-C USB port (USB 3.1 Gen 1). Despite a price north of about 2000 Euros (~$2234), the device is not flawless.
Intel Core m7-6Y75 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.50" | 1.5 kg

Sascha Mölck, 01 Aug 2016 21:56

84% Huawei MateBook m5-6Y54 Convertible Review

Light, but not that mobile. The smartphone-behemoth Huawei releases a Windows convertible - and aims high by targeting business customers in the premium segment. Is the small 2-in-1 a threat to the likes of a Surface Pro 4 or the HP Spectre x2 12?
Intel Core m5-6Y54 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.00" | 1.2 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 31 Jul 2016 05:27

84% Asus ROG G701VO-CS74K Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review

A more down-to-Earth GX700. Take away the water cooling capabilities of the GX700 and you're left with a lighter and wholly capable system in the form of a G701. While performance is where we expect it to be for a high-end gaming machine, the system still suffers from many of the same drawbacks as its ROG series siblings.
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop) | 17.30" | 3.9 kg

Allen Ngo, 29 Jul 2016 20:32

81% Dell Inspiron 13 7359-4839 Convertible Review

Office acrobat. Dell's Inspiron 13 7000 consumer series has a new member. The most recent convertible in a compact 13-inch size continues the tried casing design and is furnished with the latest Skylake hardware and an SSD. The silver-colored device convinces technically, but its input devices and screen are not completely free of some annoying weaknesses.
Intel Core i7-6500U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.7 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 29 Jul 2016 06:45

87% HP Spectre x2 12-a001ng Convertible Review

Smaller is better. The m3 version of the Spectre x2 12 offers an LTE modem for 899 Euros (~$990). Does the device offer good performance for the investment or does it throttle the SoC as in the m7 version?
Intel Core m3-6Y30 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.00" | 1.2 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 27 Jul 2016 09:48

79% Dell Inspiron 15 5568 Convertible Review

Fusion. With a 15-inch convertible, Dell tries to merge the most important qualities of a laptop and tablet in its new Inspiron. However, some compromises have to be made to achieve this high goal.
Intel Core i7-6500U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Nino Ricchizzi, 24 Jul 2016 21:55

80% Dell Precision 3510 Workstation Review

Economy project. The mobile workstation Dell Precision 3510 is an inexpensive entry-level model with many positive characteristics, but the review configuration can still not convince us.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | AMD FirePro W5130M | 15.60" | 2.4 kg

Tobias Winkler, 24 Jul 2016 06:36

85% Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-70EQ Convertible Review

Better take the entry-level model with i5. This update will reveal why the expensive i7 model does not pay off for typical buyers. In addition, we will compare the test model to the popular Surface Pro 4, MateBook, Miix 700 and Spectre x2 12 convertibles.
Intel Core i7-6500U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 12.00" | 1.3 kg

Sebastian Jentsch, 24 Jul 2016 06:30

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED) Convertible Review

A class of its own. Lenovo goes all-in with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 20FRS1VS00. The icing on the cake is the OLED screen. Our review update will find out how the flagship convertible from Lenovo performs.
Intel Core i7-6600U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 14.00" | 1.3 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jul 2016 09:05

78% Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga 20GQ-000EUS Workstation Review

On-the-go workstation. Versatility is the name of the game as the P40 Yoga targets light workstation users with touchscreen features and a dedicated Quadrio GPU. For a starting price of $1500 USD, however, we were expecting a bit more in terms of performance and features.
Intel Core i7-6600U | NVIDIA Quadro M500M | 14.10" | 1.8 kg

Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2016 22:02

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (Desktop) Review

Pascal vs. Polaris. After Nvidia covered the high-end segment with the GeForce GTX 1080 and GTX 1070, we now get the much more affordable mainstream model. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the direct rival to AMD's price-performance champion Radeon RX 480. Which card will win the duel?
Intel Core i7-6700K | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (Desktop)

Florian Glaser, 19 Jul 2016 15:11

85% Acer TravelMate P658-M-537B Notebook Review

Interface initiative. A superb diversity of interfaces and ease of upgrading were apparently at the very top of Acer's development list for its latest 15-inch business laptop. The screen and security features are also compelling. But can the important input devices, ergonomics and engine also keep up?
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 15.60" | 2.1 kg

Sven Kloevekorn, 18 Jul 2016 09:33

77% Lenovo E51-80 80QB0008GE Notebook Review

Office worker. Lenovo's E51-80 is situated below the ThinkPad E series. Accordingly, the prices are low - but the E51-80 cannot really be called cheap. The fast SSD and Core i7 processor boost the price. However, this does not compensate for the at most mediocre keyboard and not very convincing battery life.
Intel Core i7-6500U | AMD Radeon R5 M330 | 15.60" | 2.3 kg

Sascha Mölck, 16 Jul 2016 05:48

Asus ROG GX800 Notebook Preview

Prestige object. We are one of the first editorial offices with the chance to have a close look at the upcoming GX800. Compared to the predecessor, Asus not only increases the performance and the dimensions but also equips the device with a 4K display and G-Sync support. Can the cooling system handle the components? Our preview answers initial questions.
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 SLI (Laptop) | 18.40" | 5.7 kg

Florian Glaser, 16 Jul 2016 00:00

80% Dell Inspiron 13 7368 Convertible Review

Strong and heavy. This 13.3-inch convertible is built tough, but its size and average display brightness make it more of an indoor tablet.
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.6 kg

Allen Ngo, 15 Jul 2016 19:56

Skylake

Face Off: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs. Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 vs. HP Elite x2 1012 G1 vs. HP Spectre x2 12 vs. Huawei MateBook

85% Asus ROG Strix GL502VS Notebook Review

81% HP Pavilion x2 12 Convertible Review

84% MSI GS73VR 6RF Notebook Review

87% Asus ROG G752VS Notebook Review

Face Off: Apple MacBook 12 Core m3, Core m5, and Core m7

Zotac ZBOX Magnus EN980 Mini PC Review

88% HP EliteBook 1030 G1 Subnotebook Review

Asus ROG G800VI Notebook Preview

Intel and ARM collaborate to develop 10 nm parts

Gamescom 2016 | Lenovo expands its Y series with the Y910 AiO, Y910 notebook, and Y710 Cube

84% HP ProBook 650 G2 Notebook Review

Gigabyte P35 & P37 receive NVIDIA Pascal graphics

Gigabyte updates the P55 & P57 series with NVIDIA Pascal

MSI reveals ultra-slim GS73VR Stealth gaming notebook

Asus ROG GX800VH Notebook Preview

87% MSI GT72VR 6RE-015US Notebook Review

85% MSI GT62VR 6RE Dominator Pro Notebook Review

MSI announces GE72VR and GE62VR Apache series

76% HP Pavilion 17 FHD V3A33AV Notebook Review

MSI unveils GS63VR Stealth Pro ultra-slim gaming notebook

MSI announces GT72VR and GT62VR Dominator series

MSI unveils GT83VR Titan SLI gaming notebook

84% HP ProBook 640 G2 Notebook Review

72% HP Pavilion 14-al003ng Notebook Review

83% Lenovo Yoga 710-14ISK Convertible Review

80% HP Pavilion 15 UHD T9Y85AV Notebook Review

Lenovo Miix 510 Windows convertible leaks online

Adoption rate of USB Type-C has been slower than expected

85% Toshiba Portégé Z20t-C-121 Detachable Review

84% Huawei MateBook m5-6Y54 Convertible Review

Dell Precision mobile workstations now available with more power options

84% Asus ROG G701VO-CS74K Xotic PC Edition Notebook Review

81% Dell Inspiron 13 7359-4839 Convertible Review

Lenovo launches Air 13 Pro notebook in China

Xiaomi unveils Mi Notebook Air Windows notebook

87% HP Spectre x2 12-a001ng Convertible Review

Xiaomi Mi Notebook leaks online

79% Dell Inspiron 15 5568 Convertible Review

Intel Coffee Lake series may be 14 nm with hexa-core options for notebooks

80% Dell Precision 3510 Workstation Review

85% Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-70EQ Convertible Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (OLED) Convertible Review

78% Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga 20GQ-000EUS Workstation Review

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (Desktop) Review

Samsung Notebook 7 Spin hits the US

85% Acer TravelMate P658-M-537B Notebook Review

77% Lenovo E51-80 80QB0008GE Notebook Review

Asus ROG GX800 Notebook Preview

80% Dell Inspiron 13 7368 Convertible Review

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