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Best smartphones

Ranking: The best smartphones reviewed by Notebookcheck

January 2025 update. Life would be so much less fun without phones. Notebookcheck does its best to test as many Android phones and iPhones as possible every month. This article is a list of the best smartphones that we have personally reviewed over the last few months.
Daniel Schmidt, 01 Feb 2025 17:30
The best notebooks below the 1,000 dollars/euros mark

Ranking: Best laptops for under 1,000 dollars/euros

January 2025 update. Yes, a good laptop can be purchased on a limited budget. One can find quite solid multimedia all-rounders as well as ultra-mobile notebooks and convertibles in the under 1,000 euros range. This is a list of the best laptops for the money tested by Notebookcheck over the last few months.
Christian Hintze, 01 Feb 2025 17:00
GTA 5 Logo (Image source: Rockstar Games)

The GTA 5 Steam player count spikes as fans await a firm GTA 6 release date

Even with GTA 6 constantly in the spotlight, GTA 5 continues to thrive. Steam Charts show that most newer games are struggling to match GTA 5's impressive player counts. How has Rockstar Games helped the 2013 title stand the test ...
Adam Corsetti, 01 Feb 2025 00:56
AI-model Qwen 2.5 stands victorious over Deepseek (Image Source: AI Generated)

Alibaba's AI model Qwen 2.5 Max emerges victorious over Deepseek

Just off the cusp of Deepseek's release, Alibaba's latest version of Qwen 2.5 Max has provided better test results than all other AI models, claiming the throne from the fledgling Deepseek.
Santiago Nino, 30 Jan 2025 00:15
There will be plenty of games to go around for Steam Deck and Switch 2 owners. (Image source: Nintendo/Valve/Dalle3 - edited)

Switch 2 vs Steam Deck: Survey suggests Valve's handheld will enjoy bounty of games despite Nintendo's big release

The 2025 Game Developers Conference (GDC) State of the Gaming Industry report has been released, and it contains some positive details for both PC gamers and those keenly awaiting the Nintendo Switch 2. The results of a survey of ...
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2025 07:34
The best affordable office notebooks tested by Notebookcheck

Ranking: Best affordable office laptops (under 1,000 dollars/euros)

Q4 2024 update. Equipped with all the features required for daily use as an office PC, affordable office laptops can be a solid choice for many users. Striking a good balance between price, performance and features isn't easy. Our favorites that boast particularly attractive price-performance ratios are listed here.
Sebastian Bade, 26 Dec 2024 11:20
The best smartwatches tested by Notebookcheck

Ranking: Top 10 smartwatches reviewed by Notebookcheck

November 2024 update. From messengers to health monitoring: The roles smartwatches play keep on changing. One of their most important tasks today is monitoring vitals. Almost all of the latest models measure heart rate and blood oxygen saturation, and many also measure breathing rate and skin temperature. However, the most expensive watches are not necessarily the best, as our comparison shows.
Benedikt Winkel, 26 Dec 2024 11:20
Top 10 workstation notebooks tested by Notebookcheck

Ranking: Best workstation laptops tested by Notebookcheck

Q4 2024 update. Mobile workstations represent the high-performance premium class in the business laptop sector. They combine the usual business features with powerful hardware optimized for reliability, stability and performance. This article is a list of the systems that got the highest ratings in our extensive reviews.
Benjamin Herzig, 26 Dec 2024 11:19
Best smartphones of the smaller kind

Ranking: Best compact smartphones reviewed by Notebookcheck

Q4 2024 update. Smartphones with large displays are everywhere now. It's small phones that are hard to find, which is why we came up with a list of the most compact smartphones currently available on the market that have been extensively tested by Notebookcheck and got a good to very good rating.
Daniel Schmidt, 26 Dec 2024 11:19
The best tablets

Ranking: Best tablets reviewed by Notebookcheck

Q4 2024 update. Tablets are extremely attractive devices when it comes to convenient internet surfing on the couch, uncomplicated gaming on the go, quick note-taking or research at school or in the office. Even though Apple has established itself as the dominant player in recent years, there are still some exciting alternatives. Find our current top-rated tablets here.
Christian Hintze, 26 Dec 2024 11:18
Best convertible laptops

Ranking: Best convertibles (2-in-1 laptops)

November 2024 update. Convertible laptops are characterized by a special hinge that allows them to be used as both a notebook and a tablet. This makes these laptops suitable for numerous scenarios: Starting with private use in the living room and at the garden table, in the education sector or in a professional environment, as convertibles are very suitable for presentations. Find our top-rated convertible laptops here.
Sebastian Bade, 26 Dec 2024 11:17
The best mobile gaming laptops in the test

Ranking: Best thin-and-light gaming laptops

November 2024 update. The model-specific allure of these thin & light gaming notebooks is their unique combination of very thin and lightweight cases on the one hand and powerful hardware on the other rendering devices particularly interesting to all users who intend to use their gaming laptops when out and about. Naturally, everyday work is another use case, but gaming is the most important aspect here. Below, you will find the best ultra-portable gaming laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck.
Christian Hintze, 26 Dec 2024 11:17
Ranking: Best gaming laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

Ranking: Best gaming laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

November 2024 update. Equipped with powerful processors and potent top-class graphics cards, gaming laptops conjure up crystal-clear and smooth images on the screen for the latest PC games. Looking for the perfect gaming laptop? Here we compare the best models according to our tests!
Christian Hintze, 26 Dec 2024 11:16
The best mobile laptops in the test

Ranking: Best ultra-portable laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

November 2024 update. Mobile laptops in particular, also known as subnotebooks, are characterized by their extremely compact design, low overall weight and long battery life. They are the first choice for all those users who always want to have their laptop with them and are used to working on the move. Here you can find the top subnotebooks that we have recently tested and rated highest in our tests.
Sebastian Bade, 26 Dec 2024 11:16
The best notebooks under 800 euros

Ranking: Best laptops for under $800 dollars/euros

Q4 2024 update. If price is the most important criterion when buying a new laptop, then this overview could be helpful. Here we list the top-rated and particularly inexpensive laptops in our tests in the price range under 800 euros.
Christian Hintze, 26 Dec 2024 11:15
The best smartphones under 200 euros

Ranking: Best smartphones for under 200 dollars/euros

November 2024 update. Looking for a smartphone bargain? This comparison lists the top-rated cell phones in the price range under 200 euros. In the entry-level smartphone class, some compromises have to be made, but the packages on offer are generally sufficient for simple requirements.
Marvin Gollor, 26 Dec 2024 11:14
Ranking: Best smartphones for under 300 dollars/euros

Ranking: Best smartphones for under 300 dollars/euros

December 2024 update. Numerous cell phones are sold in the price range below 300 euros. No wonder, you get an attractive price-performance ratio in this price range. If you are looking for a phone with solid qualities, but still want to keep a close eye on the price, then this overview of the best smartphones under 300 euros tested by us can help.
Daniel Schmidt, 26 Dec 2024 11:14
Ranking: Best tablets for under 300 dollars/euros

Ranking: Best tablets for under 300 dollars/euros

November 2024 update. Here you will find the best tablets in the under 300 euro price range tested by Notebookcheck. Our top list is constantly updated, editorially maintained, commented on and is intended to help with upcoming purchase decisions.
Marvin Gollor, 26 Dec 2024 11:13
Ranking: Best smartphones for under 500 dollars/euros

Ranking: Best smartphones for under 500 dollars/euros

December 2024 update. Just a few years ago, high-end smartphones were priced between 500 and 600 euros. These have now climbed into the 1,000 euro range, while the 500 euro range includes individual upper-class models and older top devices. The latter may no longer be brand new, but are still strong alternatives.
Daniel Schmidt, 26 Dec 2024 11:13
The Best 17-inch Office Laptops

Ranking: Best 17-inch office laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

Q4 2024 update. Looking for a mobile replacement for your old desktop computer? Inexpensive office laptops with a large 17-inch display feel right at home on your desk and usually deliver more than enough performance to quickly master everyday tasks such as word processing and surfing the Internet. Here you will find the 17-inch notebooks for office use that we have tested and rated best.
Marvin Gollor, 26 Dec 2024 11:13
The best notebooks for mobile photo and video editing

Ranking: Best laptops for editing photos and videos

November 2024 update. The requirements for a laptop that will be used primarily for editing photos and videos are high. A first-class display paired with high application performance are definitely part of the package. Here is an overview of the best laptops that meet the basic requirements for use as a mobile workstation with a focus on video and photo editing.
Marvin Gollor, 26 Dec 2024 11:12
Best convertible laptops with stylus support

Ranking: Best 2-in-1 laptops with pen support

Q4 2024 update. Many of the latest notebooks can also be ordered with a touchscreen, but only a few of them are also suitable for input using a stylus. Find the top-rated convertibles and tablets for use with a stylus.
Marc Herter, 26 Dec 2024 11:11
The best mini-PCs for gaming

Ranking: Best gaming mini-PCs reviewed by Notebookcheck

December 2024 update. You don't necessarily need an energy-hungry and bulky tower PC to get your money's worth with the latest games. Current mini PCs rely on mobile components and deliver high performance despite their compact dimensions, which is surprising compared to notebooks. Are mini PCs even the better gaming laptops?
Sebastian Bade, 26 Dec 2024 11:10
The best smartphones in winter 2024/25

The best smartphones we've reviewed in winter 2024/25: 34 tested phones compared

Winter showdown. In our tests over the past three months, there were new Apple iPhone 16 series phones, exciting foldables, and new Google Pixel 9 series phones, and a host of other devices, though not all completely convinced us with their concepts. However, the mid-range also brought exciting new devices and there was something for all data protection fans as well.
Florian Schmitt, 08 Dec 2024 03:52
The best laptops winter 2024/25 in the test

The best laptops of winter 2024/25 in comparison - We reviewed 54 notebooks

It was a busy fall for our test editors: New laptops with brand new Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Strix Point processors hit the shelves. As if that wasn't enough, Apple also introduced the M4 chip in its MacBook Pro laptops. We have extensively tested the new Apple lineup as well as numerous other current laptops from a wide range of manufacturers and applications. Here we list the best laptops of the last few months.
J. Simon Leitner, 06 Dec 2024 16:05
The best budget gaming notebooks

Ranking: The best affordable (sub-$1,500) gaming laptops

November 2024 update. Notebooks that deliver high enough performance at reasonable price points do exist. While finding a decent model on a budget is no easy task, we might just have the right purchase recommendation for you depending on your needs and how much cash you're prepared to spend.
Christian Hintze, 04 Dec 2024 14:49
The best smartphones for digital photography

The best camera smartphones

November 2024 update. Camera features and capabilities are central to the modern smartphone experience. Thanks to some very impressive technical advances of recent years, good camera phones make simple dedicated cameras redundant, with intricate behind-the-scenes calculations in the background making sure that even a quick snapshot from the hip always looks good. This article lists the best phones for photography that Notebookcheck has recently tested.
Marcus Herbrich, 15 Nov 2024 13:34
The best affordable multimedia notebooks

Ranking: The best affordable multimedia laptops

October 2024 update. They are suitable for some light gaming, office tasks, image and video editing. They are jacks of all trades, and the laptop category of choice for a vast number of users. This article lists multimedia notebooks with the highest price-performance ratio, along with a couple of bargains that are simply too good to ignore.
Sebastian Bade, 28 Oct 2024 19:17
The best mini-PCs for office tasks

Ranking: The best office mini-PCs reviewed by Notebookcheck

October 2024 update. A good mini PC for office tasks can be had for just a few hundred euros. Such systems tend to have low power consumption and thus save the user plenty of cash in the long run. With their extremely compact dimensions, the devices can be placed at the back of one's monitor if desired. Some mini-PCs are particularly quiet while others surprise with their performance.
Sebastian Bade, 21 Oct 2024 03:59
The best business notebooks in review

Ranking: The best business laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

October 2024 update. Business notebooks are the backbone of contemporary office work as they let one do work both at the desk and in the field. A good business laptop must have a robust case and high-quality input devices while offering just the right balance between battery life and performance.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Oct 2024 03:31
The best multimedia laptops

Ranking: The best multimedia laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

October 2024 update. Equally suitable for creators, for pros on the go and for gamers, multimedia laptops are true all-rounders. In this article, we list the highest-rated multimedia laptops tested by Notebookcheck within the last few months.
Sebastian Bade, 21 Oct 2024 02:58
Cloudflare Radar graph of HTTP requests from Verizon (Image Source: Cloudflare)

Cloudflare details Verizon outage's impact on internet traffic

Cloudflare released an analysis of the outage's impact on Verizon's internet traffic. Tracking HTTP request volume, Cloudflare chronicled the effect in real-time for the most impacted cities. 
Stephen Pereyra, 01 Oct 2024 23:00
The Best Windows Tablets

The Best Windows Tablets (2-in-1 Tablets)

Q3 2024 update. Modern Windows tablets almost always feature an optional keyboard, either as cover or dock, transforming the tablet into a traditional notebook. One benefit over convertible laptops is the fact that a detachable display allows for much more comfortable tablet use when compared to a convertible with 360-degree hinge. Below, you will find the best Windows tablets reviewed by us.
Notebookcheck, 26 Nov 2023 02:18
Apple's A18 Pro reigns supreme at the top of Geekerwan's overall smartphone SoC rankings. (Image source: Apple)

A18 Pro claims the top spot in smartphone SoC ranking, outclassing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300 in CPU performance

Apple's A18 Pro handily defeats all other smartphone SoCs to secure the first position in Geekerwan's smartphone SoC rankings, outperforming the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300. The A18 Pro leads in CPU performance, although...
Sambit Saha, 22 Sep 2024 21:50
iPhone 16 Pro Max fails to defeat Pixel 9 Pro XL in DxOMark's photography ranking. (Image source: Apple)

DxOMark rating reveals iPhone 16 Pro Max trails behind Pixel 9 Pro XL in photography, while leading the charts in videography

DxOMark has revealed its detailed camera analysis for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. For video enthusiasts, nothing else on the market comes close to the iPhone's performance. For photography, however, the iPhone struggles to keep up with...
Sambit Saha, 21 Sep 2024 21:20
The best laptop displays compared

The laptops with the best displays

Does an amazing screen cost an arm and a leg? It usually does, yes. Thankfully, there are exceptions to any rule, and we have quite a few affordable entrants in the Top 100 going neck-and-neck with much more expensive options.
Notebookcheck, 19 Sep 2024 08:41
The best laptops of summer 2024 reviewed

The best laptops of summer 2024 - 61 reviewed laptops compared

It was a hot summer—and this was no different in our test lab. New laptop CPUs from AMD and Qualcomm were available for the first time inside laptops and had to face our rigorous tests. We also published an extensive update of our ratings and measurements. As usual, we examined a large number of laptops of all categories and have put together the best representatives of their guild in this article.
J. Simon Leitner, 01 Sep 2024 19:19
Overview of the best smartphones in summer 2024

The best smartphones of summer 2024 - Comparison of 24 reviewed phones

This time, our tests in the summer months include many mid-range phones, but also top models from Motorola and OnePlus. We also show our personal favorites in this overview.
Florian Schmitt, 22 Aug 2024 15:34
The best gaming handhelds reviewed

The best gaming handhelds reviewed

Update July 2024 A pocketable gaming PC. What seemed impossible a few years ago is now available in numerous shapes and sizes. The most important differentiating criterion when it comes to portable consoles is the support of an almost infinite number of PC games. Here we list the best UMPCs we have reviewed up to now.
J. Simon Leitner, 25 Jul 2024 15:01
The Best Notebooks for School-Aged Kids and College Students

The Best Notebooks for School-Aged Kids and College Students

July 2024 Update. When looking for a laptop for school the requirements can be numerous. The following list contains our Notebookcheck laptop recommendations for K12 and college students, whether you’re looking for a laptop that won’t break the bank, a high-performance all-rounder, or a high-end premium luxury device.
Notebookcheck, 24 Jul 2024 06:45
The best-rated laptops in spring 2024.

The best-rated laptops in spring 2024 - 69 reviewed laptops compared

In recent months, numerous exciting laptops have undergone our tests. These include powerful and affordable gaming machines, elegant laptops for creators, compact and mobile devices for on-the-go and, of course, work devices for everyday use. Read on to find an overview of the best-rated laptops in recent months.
J. Simon Leitner, 26 May 2024 11:35
Palworld ranking by current players (Source: Steam Charts)

Palworld's freefall continues

Although it went all the way above 2,100,000 simultaneous players, Palworld is now struggling in the second half of the top 100 most played Steam games. While Counter-Strike 2 easily peaks above the 1,000,000 threshold on a daily ...
Codrut Nistor, 17 May 2024 01:10
The best smartphones reviewed in spring 2024

The best smartphones of spring 2024 - Comparison of 35 reviewed phones

We have reviewed many exciting smartphones over the past three months, including flagship devices from Samsung Xiaomi and Honor, popular mid-range phones, and rising stars in the outdoor phone segment. In this overview, we’ll also reveal some of our personal favourites.
Florian Schmitt, 13 May 2024 11:30
The flagship smartphones had their batteries depleted while running power-hungry apps. (DALLE 3-generated image)

X100 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Vivo tops flagship phone battery comparison but Apple is the real winner

An interesting flagship phone battery comparison video has been posted pitting the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the Oppo Find X7 Ultra, and the Vivo X100 Pro against each other. While...
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2024 19:54
Bitcoin halvenings (Source: ADVFN via Forbes)

Bitcoin breaks the $60,000 barrier once again

After spending more than two years at lower altitudes, Bitcoin returned above the $60,000 threshold earlier today. With a few months left until the next so-called "halvening" and thanks to favorable market conditions, Bitcoin coul...
Codrut Nistor, 29 Feb 2024 01:11
Top 3 most played Steam games in the last month (Source: Steam Charts)

Counter-Strike 2 remains Steam's most played game of the week as Palworld drops to third place

Palworld's surprising rise that seemed unstoppable was not enough to push it higher than PUBG, and now this title has problems keeping up with Counter-Strike 2. Palworld's player base has pushed it in the third place on February 1...
Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2024 15:27
The best laptops of winter 2024

The best laptops of winter 2023/2024 - Comparison of 42 reviewed notebooks

Looking for a new notebook? In this comparison, we’ll pit the laptops we’ve reviewed in depth over the past months against each other and help you make the right choice quickly and effortlessly. Read on to find out which are the most highly rated laptops for different use cases, such as work, content creation, gaming and travelling.
J. Simon Leitner, 09 Feb 2024 08:42
The best smartphones winter 2024

The best smartphones winter 2024 - 16 reviewed phones compared

Companies generally avoid making significant announcements around Christmas. Nonetheless, we had the chance to test a number of interesting products from Google, Apple, Oppo, Xiaomi, and many more throughout the past quarter. Explore our thorough review to see our favorite choices.
Florian Schmitt, 08 Feb 2024 11:03
More than 2 million players enjoyed Palworld simultaneously today (Source: Pocketpair)

Palworld smashes the 2 million concurrent players barrier but fails to beat PUBG

From the peak of 1,864,421 concurrent players that was reached on January 23rd, the latest smashing hit of the gaming world, Palworld, is now above the 2,000,000 limit for the first time. However, more than 1,200,000 players still...
Codrut Nistor, 25 Jan 2024 00:19
Palworld has managed to beat Counter-Strike 2 as Steam's second most popular game in less than a week (Source: Pocketpair)

Palworld beats Counter-Strike 2 and becomes Steam's second most popular game of all time

With a new all-time peak value of 1,864,421 concurrent players, Palworld only needs to beat PUBG for the crown of most played game on Steam. However, while Counter-Strike 2 is less than 50,000 players behind, the difference betwee...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Jan 2024 02:34

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