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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
The Lenovo Legion Tab 5 is a compact and very fast gaming tablet, but it could be more flexible in terms of features.

Want high performance? You won't get past this tablet: high power, compact and with plenty of RAM despite the memory crisis

Lenovo wants to set new standards with a compact gaming tablet with top Snapdragon performance, a 165 Hz display and a whopping 12 GB of RAM. We summarize how good the overall package of the Legion Tab 5 really is - and what compromises are involved.
Florian Schmitt, 06 May 2026 09:45
Extra-bright display on the Lenovo Pro 9 16 Aura is more usable outdoors when compared to other laptops

At almost 1600 nits, the Lenovo Pro 9 16 Aura OLED display is one of the brightest money can buy

As one of the few laptops to come standard with tandem OLED, the Pro 9i 16 Aura Edition makes a strong case against mini-LED when it comes to maximizing brightness and improving HDR support.
Allen Ngo, 05 May 2026 19:34
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 16 G10

Lenovo's Legion Pro 7i 16 G10 is still one of the fastest and best gaming laptops, even one year after launch

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i G10 with the RTX 5080 was one of the fastest and best gaming laptops we reviewed last year. This is still the case and the SKU powered by the GeForce RTX 5090 can easily keep up even with larger 18-inch rivals.
Andreas Osthoff, 05 May 2026 00:07
The Lenovo Pro 9 16IPH11 has been refreshed with new external features, but the low resolution images from Lenovo do it no justice

Lenovo's grainy, low resolution product pages make the otherwise sleek Pro 9i 16 Aura look terrible

Lenovo makes some seriously good-looking laptops, but you wouldn't know it when shopping through their website. Their product shots are so low resolution that it can be difficult to even see what ports are available.
Allen Ngo, 04 May 2026 23:21
Samsung Galaxy S26: Unjustified price increase?

Samsung Galaxy S26: Unjustified price increase?

Samsung has significantly raised the price of its compact flagship smartphone. Is this already a sign of the memory crisis, or is it more of a business strategy?
Daniel Schmidt, 04 May 2026 15:51
Barely faster than its predecessor: The Ryzen AI 7 450 in the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14

Is AMD stagnating? Why Ryzen 400 series is partly a flop

Some product generations don’t quite live up to their names. A prominent example is AMD’s latest Ryzen AI processors, as demonstrated by the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14.
Florian Glaser, 04 May 2026 12:40
GameHub runs on the Legion Tab 5 without any issues, but long loading times should be expected

Steam Deck becoming obsolete? Android gaming tablet runs PC games thanks to emulator

Can an Android gaming tablet compete with the Steam Deck? We tried the Lenovo Legion Tab 5 with the GameHub PC emulator and analyzed how well Vampire Crawlers, Slay the Spire 2, and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade run on it, including strengths, weaknesses, and our conclusion.
Florian Schmitt, 03 May 2026 20:50
Lenovo Legion 7a 16 Gen 11

Lenovo's Legion 7a 16 is too expensive at $2049 when the Legion 5 15 offers the same gaming performance for $1350

Lenovo just launched its new gaming laptop Legion 7a 16 G11 and even though the overall package with the lighter chassis is convincing, the price is an issue. Why should you pay more than $2000 when you get the same gaming performance and a great OLED panel with the Legion 5 15 for $1350?
Andreas Osthoff, 03 May 2026 16:46
OnePlus 15T review

This mini flagship phone is better than iPhone 17 and Galaxy S26

In our OnePlus 15T review, the compact Android phone delivers extremely good battery life and is an interesting choice for power users despite its handy dimensions. Especially compared with the "small" smartphones from Samsung and Apple, the OnePlus phone is in a completely different league when it comes to battery life.
Marcus Herbrich, 03 May 2026 16:20
Xiaomi 17 vs. Vivo X300 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26

The best compact phones compared: Galaxy S26 vs. Xiaomi 17 vs. Vivo X300

For many years, Samsung has built the best compact Android smartphone, but it has increasingly neglected its smallest flagship model. We’re comparing it to its toughest competitors to see if it’s still the best small smartphone in 2026.
Daniel Schmidt, 03 May 2026 13:50
Lenovo's Legion Tab 5 is a good gamer, but is it enough for the top?

"King of mobile gaming" or flop? Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 has to prove itself

Can Lenovo's Legion Tab Gen 5 really claim the title "King of Mobile Gaming"? Our gamer review shows how strong the performance, 165 Hz display, features and battery really are - and why the heat can be the biggest problem.
Florian Schmitt, 03 May 2026 10:46
OnePlus 15T review

Can Samsung’s Galaxy S26 even compete with the OnePlus 15T?

We are taking our OnePlus 15T review as an opportunity to compare the image quality of compact Android phones. This article looks at how well the compact OnePlus phone and its Sony camera stack up against Samsung's high-end phones.
Marcus Herbrich, 02 May 2026 22:00
The fan noise difference between Balanced and Performance modes is significant on the Lenovo Pro 9 16 G11 Aura

Lenovo Pro 9 16 G11 Aura runs much quieter on Balanced mode for only a small hit to graphics performance

The latest flagship Lenovo runs almost 10 dB(A) quieter for a mere 10 percent graphics performance deficit which may be well worth the trade-off for most gamers.
Allen Ngo, 01 May 2026 21:37
Samsung Galaxy S26: Has it lost its throne?

Samsung Galaxy S26: Has it lost its throne?

The Galaxy S26 is Samsung's most compact and affordable smartphone in its flagship lineup. But the competition is fierce and never sleeps. Is this minor update enough? We've summarized the review once again.
Daniel Schmidt, 01 May 2026 14:48
We've reviewed the OnePlus 15T

Compact flagship smartphone with ultra-thin bezels and bargain potential reviewed

The OnePlus 15T makes a strong impression in our review. Thanks to Qualcomm's high-end chipset and an especially bright OLED screen, the compact OnePlus phone should appeal to fans of smaller smartphones. Battery life is also exceptionally good.
Marcus Herbrich, 30 Apr 2026 21:15
The Lenovo Pro 9 16 Aura G11 is one of the first laptops to sport the new Core Ultra 9 386H

Core Ultra 9 386H is barely any faster than the Core Ultra 9 285H in first benchmark tests

The Core Ultra X7 358H set the bar high for Panther Lake especially in terms of performance-per-watt. The Core Ultra 9 386H, however, is a bit less impressive.
Allen Ngo, 30 Apr 2026 19:34
The ThinkPad logo of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3.

ThinkPad P16 G3 not powerful enough: Lenovo, where is the ThinkPad P18?

When Lenovo replaced the ThinkPad P15 and ThinkPad P17 with the ThinkPad P16, the promise was: Same performance as the old 17-inch workstation, similar size to the 15-inch. But the new Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 breaks this promise. So, Lenovo: Where is the 18-inch successor to the P17?
Benjamin Herzig, 29 Apr 2026 22:55
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3.

End of an era: Why the construction of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 is so significant

The ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 was the last of its kind. With the newest model, the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, Lenovo finally lets go of one of the most defining designs ever created under the ThinkPad name: The dedicated Magnesium structure frame, which was introduced with the ThinkPad T60 back in 2006.
Benjamin Herzig, 28 Apr 2026 22:18
Most Lenovo laptops appear to ship at a display refresh rate of just 60 Hz even when the panels support much faster rates

Lenovo keeps shipping laptops with high refresh rate displays set to 60 Hz. Here's the easy fix

If you recently purchased a Lenovo laptop with a high refresh rate display, then it more than likely shipped at 60 Hz by default. Switching to higher refresh rates thankfully takes just a few seconds.
Allen Ngo, 28 Apr 2026 07:24
The two extra SSD slots beneath the keyboard of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3.

These feature make the ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 a local AI powerhouse

No big NPU, no problem: While the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 may not be a Copilot+ PC, with a strong dGPU, up to 192 GB RAM and three 4 TB SSDs, this device can be used to run AI locally.
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Apr 2026 13:04
The super lightweight design is balanced out by louder fans, warmer core temperatures, and more limited SSD upgrade options

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Ultra 14 Aura is one of the lightest laptops with Core Ultra X7, but there's a catch

The new Yoga Slim 7 Ultra 14 is noticeably lighter than the XPS 14 by several hundred grams, but there are some clever cut corners that buyers will want to be aware of.
Allen Ngo, 27 Apr 2026 00:50
Alienware 16 Area-51 temperature map when rubbing Cyberpunk 2077 on Overdrive mode

Super loud Overdrive mode on Alienware 16 is mostly unnecessary for gaming

Overdrive mode gets you much closer to the advertised 175 W TGP, but the extreme increase in fan noise is arguably not worth the very minor benefits to gaming performance.
Allen Ngo, 27 Apr 2026 00:45
The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3.

RTX Pro vs. GeForce RTX: This Lenovo laptop shows why the Pro GPU is worth it

Nvidia offers two different GPU series: Nvidia GeForce RTX, the consumer brand that everyone knows, and Nvidia RTX Pro, the ISV certified GPUs for professional customers. The review of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, a mobile workstation, shows why the RTX Pro GPUs are worth it for some customers.
Benjamin Herzig, 26 Apr 2026 22:42
Lenovo Legion 7a 16 Gen 11

Lenovo's new Legion 7a 16 gaming laptop is even lighter than before, but sacrifices performance

Lenovo's new gaming laptop Legion 7a 16 G11 is even lighter than before and uses a modern AMD processor, but it is slower compared to the Intel HX CPU of the previous generation. The RAM cannot be replaced anymore and the GeForce RTX 5060 is also a bit slower.
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Apr 2026 22:03
We have reviewed the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro

Forgotten Android feature makes comeback on this Xiaomi phone

Xiaomi's latest mid-range smartphone brings back an Android phone feature that has almost been forgotten. The Poco X8 Pro has an RGB light ring built into the camera module that can be used not only for gaming, but also for notifications.
Marcus Herbrich, 26 Apr 2026 16:21
Lenovo's latest laptop is a fierce competitor to the XPS 14 with very notable advantages when it comes to weight, price, and RAM

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura undercuts Dell XPS 14 by over $300 and with twice the RAM

When configured with the same CPU and OLED display, the Lenovo system retails for only $1630 compared to $1960 for the new Dell which comes with just 16 GB of RAM in comparison.
Allen Ngo, 25 Apr 2026 20:25
The new Arrow Lake CPU kicks it up a notch with faster clock rates meaning noticeably warmer core temperatures up to the triple digits

Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is one of the warmest mobile CPUs at over 100 C under load

The Arrow Lake CPU even approaches 105 C for short periods when Turbo Boost is most effective before throttling clock rates to keep temperatures in check.
Allen Ngo, 25 Apr 2026 18:00
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro reviewed

One of the best mid-range smartphones of 2026 reviewed

The Poco X8 Pro offers a lot for the money. The Xiaomi phone left a good impression in our review and is genuinely enjoyable to use day to day. It still has some drawbacks, though. This review recap explains where Xiaomi cut corners and whether the Poco phone has a real deal breaker.
Marcus Herbrich, 25 Apr 2026 16:22
The internals of the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3.

Soldered no more: ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 revives replaceable Wi‑Fi

For a few years, Lenovo used soldered Wi-Fi in all enterprise ThinkPad laptops. With the new Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, Lenovo increases modularity by bringing socketed Wi-Fi back.
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Apr 2026 20:31
The fastest Arrow Lake-HX CPU may be 25 percent faster, but it's also 25 percent more power demanding

New Alienware 16 with Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is crazy fast, but it comes with consequences

The Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus is a decent boost over the Core Ultra 9 275HX, but be prepared for a slightly bigger electricity bill.
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2026 17:56
The Apple iPad Air 13 M4 2026 is high-quality and blazingly fast. It has its price, but is not that expensive by Apple standards.

This large tablet is great value for money - if you have a big enough budget

You have to be able and willing to afford tablets from Apple. However, there are also tablets in the Californian company's portfolio that don't completely break the budget and still offer impressive performance: the iPad Air 13 2026, for example.
Florian Schmitt, 24 Apr 2026 09:34
One of the best new additions to the Alienware 16 is only bundled with a very pricey CPU

New OLED option is exactly what the Alienware 16 needed if it weren't for one big problem

Be prepared to pony up an extra $600 just for the OLED display. Unlike the XPS 16, the Alienware 16 is bundling its best display with certain CPUs only.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2026 17:54
Is Apple's 8th generation iPad Air worth it? The Apple M4 is a strong argument.

Is the iPad Air 13 with M4 worth the money? What the large Apple tablet 2026 has to offer.

Is the iPad Air 13 (2026) with M4 really worth it? Is the iPad Pro or even Android the better choice? We show how strong the performance, display, suitability for everyday use and price-performance ratio are and for whom the upgrade is worthwhile.
Florian Schmitt, 23 Apr 2026 12:34
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro in London

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: A photo tour across London

You can find really good camera setups in the mid-range as well. A good example is the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro, which we’ve already had the chance to test extensively during a visit to London. So does it really have to be a flagship smartphone?
Daniel Schmidt, 23 Apr 2026 10:54
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra reviewed

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Top-tier smartphone with unique features reviewed

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a very powerful Android flagship that stands out with strong performance, very good build quality, long-term software support, and the new Privacy Display. At the same time, it does not deliver a major leap in innovation, and its high price is mainly justified for users who will actually make use of its many premium features.
Daniel Schmidt, 23 Apr 2026 03:17
The Motorola Moto G67 offers a great AMOLED display with good color fidelity and 120 Hz.

One of the best smartphone displays is available for little money - but hardly anyone knows about it

A smartphone for less than $200 contains an AMOLED display that a few years ago would only have been found in a top-of-the-range cell phone: Bright, color-accurate, responsive and high-resolution. We explain how this is possible and where the Motorola Moto G67 may have cut corners elsewhere.
Florian Schmitt, 21 Apr 2026 10:02
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro review

Budget powerhouse dominates Android rivals with its performance

The Poco X8 Pro sets a high standard in the affordable mid-range segment thanks to its powerful chipset. The inexpensive Android alternatives cannot compete with the Xiaomi phone in another respect either.
Marcus Herbrich, 20 Apr 2026 17:33
AMD makes things unnecessarily difficult for themselves and their customers

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a shows why the Ryzen AI 7 445 isn't going to blow anyone away

We recently got the opportunity to check out the brand-new Ryzen AI 7 445 with Radeon 840M while reviewing the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7a. Read on to find out why our experience was somewhat underwhelming.
Florian Glaser, 20 Apr 2026 12:00
A meagre 4 GB of RAM in the Motorola Moto G67 doesn't really seem up to date. And the low RAM is also noticeable in everyday use.

Great screens, little memory: How the RAM crisis manifests itself in current smartphones

While smartphones are making strong gains in terms of display and battery, the international shortage of memory is increasingly making it necessary to cut back. The Motorola Moto G67 is a good example of how a strong price-performance package is slowed down by just 4 GB of RAM in everyday use.
Florian Schmitt, 20 Apr 2026 10:19
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus reviewed

Galaxy S26 Plus review verdict: Who should buy Samsung’s new flagship?

Is the Galaxy S26 Plus the "sweet spot" in the S26 series? Our review of the large Android phone makes its limits quite clear. We therefore take a look at who might benefit from buying Samsung's new phone and whether the added cost over the Galaxy S25 Plus is really worth it.
Marcus Herbrich, 19 Apr 2026 18:25
Asus Zenbook A14

The Asus Zenbook A14 powered by the Snapdragon X2 Elite is the perfect mobile companion

A very powerful processor, long battery runtime, 14-inch OLED and a weight under 1 kg - the refreshed Asus Zenbook A14 is the perfect device for your hand luggage thanks to the low weight and there are not many compromises you have to live with.
Andreas Osthoff, 19 Apr 2026 17:00
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Security patches are lagging behind

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra shines with a long-term update promise; however, this does not yet apply to all areas, as one important update is still missing.
Daniel Schmidt, 19 Apr 2026 14:10
Test of the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro

This €300 smartphone puts the Google Pixel 10 Pro to shame

Not every Android fan is willing to spend over €1,000 on a top-tier smartphone. We are taking a look at the gaming capabilities of Xiaomi's current mid-range lineup. Given the graphics performance on offer, budget-conscious gamers should definitely have Xiaomi’s €300 phone on their radar.
Marcus Herbrich, 19 Apr 2026 13:40
Geekom A5 Pro 2026 Edition

Geekom A5 Pro 2026 with AMD Ryzen APU: Compact, efficient mini PC built for everyday performance

With the Geekom A5 Pro, the manufacturer is launching a compact mini PC for everyday use that focuses on efficiency and a good price-performance ratio. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5, 16 GB RAM, and an SSD, the system is suitable for office, home office, and multimedia.
Sebastian Bade, 19 Apr 2026 10:29
The Motorola Moto G67 has one highlight in particular: the AMOLED display.

This smartphone is a real display monster and costs less than $200

With an extremely bright 6.78-inch AMOLED display, good color fidelity and fast response time, the Motorola Moto G67 cuts a great figure. We summarize our test results and highlight where there are drawbacks - such as performance, memory and update prospects.
Florian Schmitt, 19 Apr 2026 07:26
The 2025 Dell 16 Premium still has a few tricks that the new XPS 16 can't yet match

Two major reasons to choose the Dell 16 Premium over the latest XPS 16

For most, the 2026 XPS 16 makes more sense as it is the more balanced machine. For performance hunters demanding 4K discrete graphics, however, then only the Dell 16 Premium offers those features.
Allen Ngo, 18 Apr 2026 19:42

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