Dell 16 Premium CPU runs 15 to 20 percent faster than on the XPS 16 9640, but there's a catch
The newer model exhibits more limited Turbo Boost sustainability meaning slightly slower performance over time when stressed.
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Apple iPhone Air: Too many compromises compared to the Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is the thinnest Apple smartphone with a titanium frame and top-of-the-line processor, but it suffers from compromises such as a small battery, single camera, mono speaker, and USB 2.0. It is only slightly chea...
Compact and lightweight everyday notebook with 2K display for pupils and students - Ninkear S14 review
The Ninkear S14 with 14-inch 2K IPS display impresses with its slim design, powerful AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, and solid performance for work, study, and multimedia. Thanks to its compact design, the notebook is versatile, easy to trans...
Xiaomi 17 unboxing: This accessory is included with the smaller sibling of the Xiaomi 17 Pro
The new Xiaomi 17 is one of the most exciting smartphones of 2025. Despite its compact design, it sports a very large battery is and powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which is one of the best SoCs on the market right now. W...
Samsung on the offensive: Affordable Galaxy A models impress once again
There was a time when Samsung's low-cost smartphone models were not recommended. Other manufacturers offered better features and more sophisticated designs, while Samsung lagged behind. This has now changed with the new Galaxy A m...
Alldocube Ultra Pad: Large and fast tablet with big discount
In our review, the Alldocube Ultra Pad impresses with its large 12.95-inch display, powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 processor, ample storage, and 15,000 mAh battery.
Brilliant smartphone for vloggers thanks to 4K120 & 8K: Xiaomi 17 Pro review
With its second OLED panel on the back and the new Leica camera, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is an ideal companion for selfie enthusiasts and vlogging lovers. We take a closer look at the small display and its camera features.
Gaming laptop with creative ambitions: Why the Legion Pro 5’s display is more than just for gaming
With its new Legion (Pro) lineup, Lenovo proves that gaming laptops can set new standards — especially when it comes to display quality. In testing, the OLED panel impressed with a huge color space, deep blacks, and brightness lev...
More performance at the expense of design: Verdict on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's new Pro iPhones feature a striking design with a large camera bump. Aluminum has been revived as the casing material, which may not appeal to everyone, but it does have many advantages, including significantly longer batte...
Verdict on the Xiaomi 17 Pro: Just how useful is the secondary display?
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Alldocube Ultra Pad: The tablet with a huge battery wastes its potential
The affordable Alldocube Ultra Pad not only features a large IPS display, but also a powerful 15,000 mAh battery. But this is precisely where the problem lies, because despite very good battery life, more could have been possible....
Apple's iPad Pro M5 can replace a laptop with some accessories and benefits from 5G
Apple's new iPad Pro M5 offers more performance than many compact laptops. Combined with iPadOS26 and a keyboard cover, the iPad can definitely replace a laptop if you can live with the limitations. Especially the 5G connectivity ...
More for less: how much performance do you really lose with the Ultra 7 instead of the Ultra 9 in Lenovo’s Legion Pro?
Lenovo’s new Legion Pro 5 16 proves that high-end gaming doesn’t always need a high-end processor. In Notebookcheck’s review, the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX delivers performance that trails the more expensive Ultra 9 275HX by only a...
HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 is only slightly faster than last year's Zen 4 options
The year-over-year benefits between the 2024 and 2025 Omen 17 models are relatively minor when it comes to processor performance despite the jump from Zen 4 to Zen 5.
Lenovo's Legion 5 15 with the RTX 5070 is hard to beat for €1,500
Lenovo's Legion 5 15 for €1,500 offers one of the best OLED screens in combination with the fastest version of the mobile GeForce RTX 5070. You get a lot of gaming performance for a fair price.
2025 HP Omen 17 with AMD Zen 5 runs cooler and quieter than the average gaming laptop
Core temperatures plateau at around 70 C while fan noise top out at 50 dB(A) when gaming to be on the cooler and quieter side for the category.
The new Asus ProArt P16 with the Tandem OLED is the best multimedia laptop you can buy right now
Asus listened to our criticism and finally offers a faster version of the ProArt P16. Thanks to high-end mobile GPUs and a very bright OLED panel, this is probably the best overall package on the market.
This smartphone has strong advantages in the fight for the low-budget crown
You have to spend several hundred dollars for a smartphone with a large battery and a bright screen, right? Xiaomi sees things differently and, with the Redmi 15C 4G, is launching a smartphone for tight budgets or as a second phon...
Xiaomi 17 preview: Could Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 give Apple something to worry about?
We finally got our hands on Xiaomi's two latest flagship smartphones for testing. Read our preview to see how well the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performs in the Xiaomi 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro.
Xiaomi smartphone with giant battery is light and costs around $100
Xiaomi is leading the battery revolution. Even in its most affordable devices, battery sizes are now skyrocketing, resulting in incredibly long battery life. The Redmi 15C 4G, which we recently reviewed, has even more unusual feat...
8 GB VRAM: still fine today, or already outdated? A look at the Legion Pro 5 16
Unlike the Ti version with 12 GB, Nvidia’s RTX 5070 (non-Ti) only comes with 8 GB of VRAM — a spec that’s sparked plenty of online debate about its future-proofing, and understandably, some concern. Our test unit, the Lenovo Legio...
Apple's M5 is faster, but results in shorter battery runtimes in daily situations
Apple's new M5 processor is much faster and also more efficient than its predecessor in many scenarios. However, the increased power consumption does result in slightly shorter battery runtimes in our Wi-Fi test, both for the MacB...
Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 M5 only makes sense in the base configuration
Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 with the M5 processor is a very good multimedia notebook, but in terms of pricing, it only really makes sense when you stick to the base spec. As soon as you start adding upgrades, the MacBook Pro with t...
Better than the Apple iPad Mini but currently hard to find: Verdict on the Xiaomi Pad Mini
Xiaomi's 8.8-inch Pad Mini is suitable for anyone looking for a compact, modern, and powerful tablet. In our tests, the Pad Mini even surpasses competitors such as the Apple iPad Mini. However, the Xiaomi tablet isn't easy to get ...
85 vs 86 percent: Why the RTX 5070 Legion Pro scores higher than the faster 5070 Ti model
No doubt, the Legion Pro with the RTX 5070 Ti is the more powerful gaming laptop. But if that’s the case, why does it score “only” 85 percent while the non-Ti version gets 86?
Bullseye: Lenovo's Legion 9 18 takes the performance crown
Those who are not budget-conscious at all and are looking for the fastest, best-equipped gaming notebook possible should take a look at the RTX 5090 model variant of the Legion 9 18.
Flexible camera system for under $200: Why this Samsung smartphone won us over
A wide-angle camera and a macro camera in an affordable smartphone? A rarity. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has both, plus other features you wouldn't expect in this price range.
High core temperatures prevent the HP ZBook X G1i 16 from performing even faster
The Core Ultra 7 CPU in the HP can reach over 100 C when running demanding loads which limits Turbo Boost sustainability.
Mobile gaming: What's more important, performance or battery life?
Gamers who want to enjoy titles in their full glory on the go need a powerful phone. Or is it more sensible to focus on long battery life in order to play through the entirety of long trips?
The base Asus ROG Xbox Ally is too slow and too expensive
Asus also offers a base version of the new ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld with a white chassis. However, it only uses an old AMD Zen 2 processor, which is just not powerful enough.
HP ZBook X G1i 16 is a rebranded ZBook Power 16 with newer Arrow Lake and Nvidia Blackwell options
The newer Intel and Nvidia processors offer faster performance, but the design and chassis surrounding the processors remain the same for a familiar feel.
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G: A relatively compact smartphone with record runtimes
Those who don't want to carry a bulky outdoor phone often have to compromise on battery life. However, the relatively compact and lightweight Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G tops our battery life charts.
Minisforum N5 Pro reviewed - First AI NAS in the world with Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 and IFA 2025 Award
The Minisforum N5 Pro is the world's first AI NAS and received the Innovation Award at IFA 2025. With the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, DDR5 RAM, PCIe SSDs, and many expansion options, including a PCIe x16 slot, the system combines m...
OnePlus duel in the mid-range: Which model is more worthwhile?
We compare OnePlus' mid-range models: Should you go for the more expensive Nord 5, or is the Nord CE 5 already good enough that you can save the extra money?
Microsoft's new Xbox full-screen experience does not improve the gaming performance
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X is the first device with Microsoft's new Xbox full-screen mode. Using Windows on the handheld is now easier, but there is no performance advantage and SteamOS still has a clear advantage.
Why many tablets forgo a chassis purely made of metal
Top-of-the-line tablets impress with their stylish, one-piece aluminum bodies. But this harbors a problem. Using an example, we'll look at why not all tablets follow suit.
OnePlus revives popular smartphone model with impressive results
For years, no OnePlus Nord CE came without the suffix "Lite". Now, with the Nord CE 5, there is finally a full-fledged representative of the series again. Here, we reveal what difference this makes and why we like the model so muc...
Lenovo LOQ 17 squeezes everything out of the RTX 5070
If you want to get the most performance out of a current Blackwell-powered gaming laptop in the price range of up to $1,500, you might want to take a look at the Lenovo LOQ 17. Thanks to an RTX 5070 with GPU overclocking, the 17-i...
HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 – A 14-inch creator workstation with seven display options to choose from
HP’s compact 14-inch ZBook 8 G1i 14 isn’t short on choices — it comes with a whopping seven display options. Oddly, HP’s spec sheet lists 14, which sounds impressive until you realize it’s basically the same seven panels duplicate...
Apple iPhone 17 Pro: One of the most compact flagship phones is getting heavier and heavier
The iPhone 17 Pro weighs a hefty 7.27 oz, even though it has a relatively small 6.3-inch display. Can we still consider it compact, and was the switch to aluminum a good idea?
HP OmniBook 5 14 is one of the least expensive laptops with OLED, but there's a catch
The sharp OLED screen and P3 colors are some of the nicest features of the Omnibook 5 14 even if brightness, resolution, and refresh rate are average.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: Currently the most comfortable gaming handheld on the market
Asus's gaming handheld is polarizing in its unusual design, but the new grips are extremely comfortable. Anyone who has used the new ROG Xbox Ally X once will certainly not want to go back to a traditional handheld design.
Buy or wait: Samsung Galaxy 25 FE is currently still too expensive
The Galaxy S25 FE is the cheapest Galaxy S model to date and proves to be a solid device in our review. However, its price is currently a bit of a hindrance. However, those willing to wait could snap up a real bargain.
Worthy of purchase thanks to its many strengths: Verdict on the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
The 12.1-inch Lenovo IdeaTab Plus costs under $300 and offers many advantages over similarly priced tablets. The list of advantages is extensive: Buyers get more in terms of screen brightness, weight, charging speed and sound qual...
Runtime doubled: This OnePlus tablet beats every iPad
OnePlus often offers tablets that are good value for money, and the OnePlus Pad Lite is no exception. Here, OnePlus has focused on battery life in particular, and hardly any Android tablet and none of Apple's iPads last as long as...
Deal | HP OmniBook 5 14 down to only $550 with OLED and over 16 hours of WLAN battery life
The new OmniBook 5 14 includes features not typically found on other budget laptops ranging from 1200p OLED to Windows on ARM and an Elitebook-like design.
Affordable and well-equipped all-purpose tablet with stylus: Verdict on the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus
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Dell Pro Max 16 Plus improves upon almost everything about the Precision 7680
The new Pro Max 16 Plus isn't just faster, but nearly all auxiliary features have been updated as well for better longevity and an improved user experience.
Time to switch? iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro in comparison
Hardly anyone buys a new smartphone every year, since most users probably wait two, or even three years. That is why we are comparing the new iPhone 17 Pro with the iPhone 14 Pro. Is it time to upgrade?
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11: Cheap tablet with seven-year update promise
According to Samsung, the Galaxy Tab A11 will receive seven years of security updates. However, we were cautious about this claim in our review and remain skeptical. Here's why.
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