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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 4: Intel version without performance punch

Lenovo concentrates the Intel variety of the ThinkPad T14 2023 on the Raptor Lake U15 series. This leads to a better battery life and lower emissions, but the performance is not convincing.

Benjamin Herzig, 12 Sep 2023 12:11

HP's EliteBook 1040 G10 shows weaknesses in the display and fan management

The EliteBook 1040 G10 is HP's premium business laptop, but it shows some weaknesses in the test. Overall, the package is weaker than the EliteBook 845 G10, which offers faster AMD CPUs and a better 120-Hz display.

Andreas Osthoff, 10 Sep 2023 17:36

Huawei MatePad 11.5 with Smart Keyboard (photo: Daniel Schmidt)

Huawei MatePad 11.5: Affordable midrange tablet with powerful equipment

In our test, the Huawei MatePad 11.5 proves itself as a convincing overall package that still offers many options even without Google Services. We summarize the pros and cons for you again and show you how you can save a little mo...

Daniel Schmidt, 07 Sep 2023 15:13

Notebookcheck's YouTube channel has recently passed the 50k-subscriber mark. (Image source: NotebookcheckReviews on YouTube)

Notebookcheck celebrates 50k YouTube subscribers - a retrospective on the overhauled channel

Notebookcheck has just passed 50,000 subscribers on YouTube, publishing a healthy mix of reviews, product showcases, and spectacular b-roll. Our host and video lead, Alex Waetzel, works with the written review team to deliver top-...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Sep 2023 08:54

LG Gram Style 14: top grade for its low weight

Not matured yet: LG Gram Style 14 reviewed

A weight below 1 kg (~2.2 lb), with a shimmering case, invisible touchpad, and OLED display. In addition, the hardware equipment promises to get work done speedily. But LG still has to deal with some small annoyances.

Mario Petzold, 02 Sep 2023 17:38

Dell Precision 5680 and its 165 W USB-C adapter show us what an XPS 16 could be like

The mobile workstation has already done all the hard work to pave the way for a potential XPS 16. Its design and AC adapter would translate perfectly into a 16-inch XPS model if we are to ever see more options in the XPS series.

Allen Ngo, 24 Aug 2023 04:46

In our review, the Xiaomi Pad 6 midrange tablet shows itself much improved in many areas.

Test verdict on the Xiaomi Pad 6: More of a tablet isn't necessary

The Xiaomi Pad 6 is a very good midrange tablet and well-made successor of the Xiaomi Pad 5. At a current price of 350 Euros (~$381), the Xiaomi tablet is massively improved in many areas and at eye level even with some more expen...

Marcus Herbrich, 21 Aug 2023 22:48

Better display, but worse keyboard: Lenovo's new ThinkPad E14 G5 AMD with compromises

The old ThinkPad E14 G4 was the last ThinkPad with a 1.8 mm keyboard, which is no longer available in the G5 model. In return, the modern case now offers a better display. The performance of the Ryzen processor, on the other hand,...

Andreas Osthoff, 21 Aug 2023 08:09

The Porsche Taycan GTS looks considerably more planted than the Tesla Model S Plaid, despite technically losing the moose test. (Image source: km77 on YouTube)

Porsche Taycan GTS looks planted thrashing Tesla Model S Plaid in handling tests, but one-pedal driving is a big advantage for Tesla

When it comes to performance EVs, few are as controversial or as high-profile as the Tesla Model S Plaid. Porsche's Taycan offers up direct competition to the Model S Plaid, and km77's slalom and moose tests show a strong performa...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Aug 2023 04:11

Aorus 15 BSF review: The QHD gaming laptop with an RTX 4070 and great runtimes

Aorus 15 BSF: The RTX 4070 laptop with 10-hour runtimes

The Aorus 15 BSF - a QHD gaming laptop - offers great performance (Core i7-13700H, GeForce RTX 4070) and a good selection of features (16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, 165-Hz panel, Thunderbolt 4). Excellent runtimes complete the setup.

Sascha Mölck, 16 Aug 2023 15:59

Google Pixel Fold (Photo: Daniel Schmidt)

Google Pixel Fold: The foldable with a compact form factor and teething problems

The Pixel Fold is Google's first own foldable. The expectations are correspondingly high. We have reviewed the foldable smartphone and summarized the most important aspects for you below.

Daniel Schmidt, 15 Aug 2023 02:49

ThinkPad L14 Gen 4: AMD Ryzen 7030 in cheaper laptops is annoying

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 4 AMD is an example for many recent laptops with AMD CPUs that targets a cheaper price range: Instead of the newest CPUs, customers get served old technology with a new name. This technological stagnati...

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Aug 2023 11:26

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 G2 has a low power screen and very quiet cooling system

The compact office laptop by Lenovo scores points with low emissions, long battery life numbers and a 16 inch screen in the work-friendly 16:10 format (1,920 x 1,200, IPS, low power). It also includes Thunderbolt 4 and WWAN option...

Sascha Mölck, 10 Aug 2023 15:09

HP Omen Transcend 16 is three steps forward and one step back for the series

The thinner profile, mini-LED, and Core i9-13900HX CPU updates are all nice to see, but they trade away faster GPU options and secondary SSD support. For a high-end gaming laptop, these setbacks can make or break a deal.

Allen Ngo, 08 Aug 2023 23:46

16 inch and still lightweight: Schenker Vision 16 (2023) with magnesium chassis, many ports and a 240 Hz screen

With a weight of just 1.5 kg, the Vision 16 is one of the most lightweight models of the 16 inch class, thanks to its magnesium chassis. Thunderbolt 4, a full size SD card slot and many USB ports make this a very flexible device.

Philip Macdonald, 08 Aug 2023 17:19

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16ARX8: outstanding versatility

Great gaming performance: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 AMD reviewed

Moderate fan noise despite great performance, bright and vibrant colours, and solid workmanship: even the base model Legion Pro manages to impress as an entry-level gaming laptop. The modestly priced AMD version demonstrates how m...

Mario Petzold, 08 Aug 2023 11:30

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4: a good AMD convertible with a weak chassis

Lenovo ThinkPads are still known for rather robust designs, even if newer variants are much thinner and lighter. The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga G4 AMD is an exception, as the plastic base without any metal frame to strengthen it is ...

Benjamin Herzig, 07 Aug 2023 17:25

Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 16 has a great mini-LED panel, but is inferior to the smaller 14-inch model

Boasting fast components and a bright mini-LED display, the Yoga Pro 9i 16 is Lenovo's spearhead in its lineup of multimedia laptops. It offers great image quality, but also requires a lot of power. The creaking case and the infer...

Andreas Osthoff, 04 Aug 2023 02:23

LG Gram SuperSlim: 990-gram laptop with a long battery life and OLED panel

LG Gram SuperSlim (2023): The slim laptop comes without USB-A or HDMI

A low weight (~990 g, ~2.18 lb), slim case (≤ 12,55 mm, ~0.49 in), and bright OLED display rich in contrast (15.6 in, FHD) represent the highlights of the LG Gram SuperSlim. On the positive side are also two Thunderbolt 4 ports an...

Sascha Mölck, 02 Aug 2023 21:21

Fisker's Ocean SUV takes a different approach to EV design, focussing more on comfort than ultimate performance. (Image source: Fisker)

Fisker Ocean reviews highlight 3 features that Tesla and Rivian should take note of

The handsome Fisker Ocean crossover SUV has finally begun landing in the hands of owners and media outlets, giving us our first real independent look at this EV newcomer. While no EV is perfect, there are a number of unique featur...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Aug 2023 07:45

Soldered 8 GB RAM makes the Dell Inspiron 16 7630 and 7635 2-in-1 series a tricky recommendation

The 2023 Inspiron 16 2-in-1 is seemingly a good bargain for just $650 USD, but the next SKU up with 16 GB of RAM costs a hefty $250 more. 16 GB of RAM is widely considered to be the recommended bare minimum for modern Windows PCs.

Allen Ngo, 30 Jul 2023 20:55

MSI Pulse 17 reviewed: Gaming laptop with a questionable price-performance ratio

The MSI Puls 17 is an extremely powerful gaming laptop while still being relatively quiet. A Sci-Fi case together with current chips in terms of the processor and graphics unit, but unfortunately also aged modules for the network....

Marc Herter, 28 Jul 2023 20:00

Test verdict on the Samsung Galaxy A14 LTE

The Galaxy A14 is Samsung's entry-level model of the A series. The device is available in a 5G and a 4G version, with the smartphones not only differing in terms of the communication technology but also the processor. We took a cl...

Benedikt Winkel, 28 Jul 2023 18:51

The enormously fast Asus Vivobook Pro 16X in review: Display and CPU on a high level.

Extremely fast creator: Asus Vivobook Pro 16X reviewed

With the extremely fast i9-13980HX, OLED display and well-tuned RTX 4060, the VivoBook Pro 16X looks ambitious at the very least and is by no means intended only for private use. However, Asus has made cuts in other areas.

Mario Petzold, 28 Jul 2023 09:55

Lenovo's Yoga Pro 9i 14 with Mini-LED panel is the best Windows alternative to Apple's MacBook Pro 14

Lenovo's new Yoga Pro 9i 14 is a powerful multimedia laptop with an excellent and very bright Mini-LED screen. You also get plenty of performance, a good keyboard and plenty of features, but Apple still has a big advantage when it...

Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jul 2023 21:18

Highest performance per kg: Schenker Vision 16 Pro impresses with RTX 4070 Laptop and magnesium case

With the Vision 16 Pro, Schenker offers an extremely compact and light 16-inch multimedia laptop. Due to the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop with 95 watts, there is sufficient performance to also bring current games smoothly to the WQHD p...

Andreas Osthoff, 22 Jul 2023 09:17

The Sony A6700 and the Fujifilm X-S20 both pack a lot of power into surprisingly small APS-C bodies. (Image source: Sony / Fujifilm - edited)

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony A6700 - a midrange APS-C battle in 4 specifications

Sony's US$1,399 A6700 and Fujifilm's US$1,299 X-S20 represent both manufacturers' latest stab at the midrange interchangeable lens APS-C hybrid camera. While they're similarly capable cameras, there are a few features and specific...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jul 2023 23:20

Dell Latitude 7440 is arguably easier to use than the more expensive Latitude 9440

New and interesting features are nice to see, but the changes to the Latitude 9440 almost feel like a beta test when compared to the more reliable physical buttons and clickpad of the Latitude 7440.

Allen Ngo, 18 Jul 2023 06:17

MSI is charging US$1,699.99 for the Stealth 14 Studio - featuring an RTX 4050 Laptop without Advanced Optimus

Marketed as a compact gaming laptop, the new MSI Stealth 14 Studio promises to deliver great performance with the Intel Core i7-13700H and the GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop. Unfortunately, the device struggles with a few issues, includi...

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jul 2023 15:46

Small attention to detail on the Lenovo Legion Slim Gen 8 solves an annoying issue on the Alienware x16 r1

The LED port indicators are something we'd love to see on more gaming laptops that have several hard-to-see connectors along the rear edge.

Allen Ngo, 07 Jul 2023 19:43

Fairly big but really well put together: The Acer Nitro 17 review

Everything better: The Acer Nitro 17 gaming laptop performs impeccably

Following on from its well-intentioned predecessor, Acer has built an almost perfect gaming laptop with the RTX 4060 at its heart. In particular, the quiet fan mode is greatly improved. And, that aside, we can't find much cause fo...

Mario Petzold, 05 Jul 2023 13:03

Philips 45B1U6900C SuperWide monitor reviewed: 32:9 is rather useful

The 45-inch curved SuperWide monitor from Philips retails for around €1,000 (US$1,085). It is targeted at people who are interesting in using such a display for productivity and gaming and is practically equivalent to having two 2...

Christian Hintze, 04 Jul 2023 13:31

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G3 AMD: A good choice even in 2023

Sometimes, it can be worth it to buy last year's hardware. There is no reason to call something bad, just because it is a few months old. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 AMD is such a case.

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jul 2023 16:11

The ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED is fast, but too loud

Asus has upgraded its Studiobook 16 for 2023. The DialPad for creative users remains, but the processor is now much faster. However, the cooling has more work to do, which is noticeable through the loud fans.

Andreas Osthoff, 01 Jul 2023 02:49

Dell Latitude 9440 2-in-1 sacrifices port options for better looks

Dell Latitude 9440 2-in-1 is thicker and integrates fewer ports than the older Latitude 9430 2-in-1

We praised the 2022 Latitude 9430 2-in-1 for its thinness and selection of ports. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for its successor the Latitude 9440 2-in-1.

Allen Ngo, 29 Jun 2023 04:51

Acer Nitro 5 reviewed: An efficient RTX 4050 in economy mode

Acer's gaming laptop doesn't exactly offer an explosion of power but more like Full HD gaming with decent cooling. In return, Nvidia's smallest current graphics chip has been thoughtfully implemented, as impressively demonstrated ...

Mario Petzold, 28 Jun 2023 13:19

The Xperia 1 V is one of if not the most interesting high-end smartphone of the year.

Test verdict on the Sony Xperia 1 V - More a camera (replacement) and DSLR companion than a smartphone?

The Xperia 1 V is probably the perfect companion for photographers and those who aspire to be. With powerful accessories and extensive camera software as well as Sony Alpha connectivity, the Xperia smartphone has no alternative. B...

Marcus Herbrich, 26 Jun 2023 17:51

Alienware x16 offers 175 W graphics while being thinner than even the Razer Blade 16, but there are some caveats

Alienware x16 offers 175 W TGP graphics while being thinner than even the Razer Blade 16, but there are some caveats

The Alienware x16 is thinner than the Blade 16 or Asus Zephyrus M16 and yet it's still larger and heavier because of its wider width and extended rear. Being the thinnest of the bunch evidently has its costs.

Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2023 04:22

A laptop on the verge of overheating (Source: Acer)

Marketing overshoots the mark: A laptop on the verge of overheating

While working on a recent review, we were somewhat puzzled by the marketing material we found. The product page of one notebook contained a thermal image of a supposed comparison device that, at 84°C, was twice as hot as our test ...

Marc Herter, 26 Jun 2023 02:22

Nokia XR21: The ultimate smartphone for everyday tasks?

The robust smartphone from HMD Global offers some real qualities and is comprehensively protected against dust, water, shocks, and extreme temperatures. In addition, the Nokia XR21 gets four years of updates and has a large batter...

Daniel Schmidt, 24 Jun 2023 21:35

BMW's i4 raced past the best-selling Tesla Model Y in Autotrader's EV ranking for 2023. (Image source: BMW)

BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 5 beat out Tesla Model Y in Autotrader top 10 electric vehicle ranking for 2023

Despite the Tesla Model Y's recent record-breaking sales, Autotrader seems to have skipped Tesla entirely when it put together its list of top ten EVs for 2023. Instead, the automotive site ranks brands like BMW, Hyundai, and Rivi...

Julian van der Merwe, 24 Jun 2023 21:34

Apple's MacBook Air 15 M2 is expensive, but practically unrivaled

The new MacBook Air 15 performed very well in our review, even if there appear to be a number of shortcomings. In everyday life, however, these do not play a major role and, if you take a closer look, there are a few areas where W...

Andreas Osthoff, 24 Jun 2023 00:41

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga G3: Louder and less enduring despite Alder Lake U15

In addition to the Intel Alder-Lake U15, Lenovo also offers the Alder-Lake P28 in most 2022 ThinkPads. Not so in the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3, where only less powerful chips are used. Nevertheless, the fan is louder and the ...

Benjamin Herzig, 23 Jun 2023 02:52

Pixel 7a: Google's mid-range phone excelled in our test despite higher price

The Pixel 7a may be a little more expensive, but it certainly makes up for this in the form of new features. In this article, we will give you a short summary of why the Google smartphone did so well in our test.

Daniel Schmidt, 21 Jun 2023 12:15

The Asus Zenbook Pro 14 impresses with a lot of performance and the world's first 120 Hz OLED display

In the Zenbook Pro 14, Asus presents a powerful multimedia laptop that combines Intel's latest Raptor-Lake CPUs with fast RTX GPUs from Nvidia. It also boasts the first 120 Hz OLED display, which does not completely live up to exp...

Andreas Osthoff, 21 Jun 2023 00:45

The Tesla Model S Plaid is currently the company's flagship performance car, even if the Model Y is the top seller. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model S Plaid pulls off surprisingly mixed result against supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa, Koenigsegg Agera RST

Since its release, Model S Plaid owners have been testing their vehicles against all manner of supercars, with generally impressive results. This time, the Model S Plaid faced off against a top-spec Koenigsegg Agera RST, with 1,36...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jun 2023 03:07

Fujifilm's X-S20 has left a lasting impression on a number of reviewers thanks to its compact performance. (Image source: Fujifilm)

Top 4 Fujifilm X-S20 review highlights that reveal a compact APS-C mirrorless camera with performance to blow the competition away

Fujifilm released the X-S20 APS-C camera as an update to its X-S hybrid camera line-up. While the spec sheet improvements made for a convincing package, the first batch of proper reviews reveal a camera that delivers on its promis...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jun 2023 20:54

Tesla's Model S Long Range AWD puts up some impressive range numbers, even if it doesn't blow the WLTP estimate out of the water. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model S LR AWD comes out on top in real-world EV test while just 13 out of 32 tested EVs meet or exceed WLTP range figures

A Norwegian automotive outlet has put 32 electric vehicles through a real-world range test in good weather, covering a range of driving scenarios, from coastal to mountain driving to highlands highways. While Tesla's Model S Long ...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jun 2023 01:00

Reformed Tesla owner highlights fatal Volkswagen ID.4 software flaws in long-term review

E for Electric on YouTube has released a two-year experience owning a Volkswagen ID.4, explaining that, although there are a number of truly beneficial aspects of the electric SUV, some of the drawbacks are untenable. After having...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Jun 2023 20:58

Schenker Key 17 Pro (Early 23) im Test: 4k-Gaming-Notebook mit Core i9 und RTX 4090

Schenker Key 17 Pro (Early 23): High-end powerhouse with RTX 4090 and PCIe 5.0

This 17.3-inch Schenker laptop is one of the most powerful of its kind on the market right now: featuring a Core i9-13900HX and GeForce RTX 4090, the device is kitted out for 4K gaming, video editing and rendering. It can accommod...

Sascha Mölck, 05 Jun 2023 13:31