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Weighing just 1 kg, an OLED display with 5 million pixels and a CPU that exploits its full potential despite its slim design: the outstanding final score of the Asus ExpertBook is hardly surprising. Only one aspect should be viewe...

The MacBook Pro 14 M3 is Apple's new base model in the Pro lineup starting at $1599, but there are some areas where the new laptop is worse compared to the previous MBP 14 with the M2 Pro. If you upgrade the M3 to 16 GB RAM, it is...

Some people need more memory than everyone else - especially when virtualization comes into play. Often, laptops with a high amount of RAM are pretty big or heavy. The key selling point of the maximum configuration of the Lenovo T...

Many years of updates, a bright OLED display, a thick battery, stereo speakers, an extensive camera setup, and much more: this is the Pixel 8 Pro. But behind many of the great features also hide some details that could be dealbrea...

Although the more affordable large iPhone is able to deliver some results in our test that are to a large extent convincing, it also reveals some deficits that might turn into show stoppers for some interested buyers. So should yo...

The Swift Go 14 boasts a low weight (1.3 kg), an aluminum case and an OLED screen (2,880 x 1,800 pixels, 90 Hz) with a work-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio. Furthermore, the laptop features two USB 4 ports and a QHD webcam.

Lenovo's new ThinkPad P1 G6 performs admirably as a mobile workstation with fast GPUs and a vivid IPS display. At the same time, it replaces the previous multimedia flagship ThinkPad X1 Extreme, which is a questionable marketing c...

Lenovo offers two very good 14-inch subnotebooks with the Yoga Slim 7 and Yoga Pro 7. We reviewed both models and compare them with each other.

After the Helios 16 scored a strong overall rating of 90%, Acer is attempting to raise the bar even higher. The Predator Helios 18 shines with a strong HX CPU, RTX 4080 and a great MiniLED display. However, the stronger graphics c...

According to Schenker, the XMG Pro 16 Studio is a "professional workstation for content creation". The specs fit: Core i9, an RTX 4070, Thunderbolt 4 and a 16:10 display (QHD+, 240 Hz). A vapor chamber supposedly ensures optimum h...

Lenovo's new ThinkPad P1 G6 is a very good mobile workstation with efficient GPUs as well as a bright IPS display. It also replaces the former multimedia flagship ThinkPad X1 Extreme, which is a questionable marketing decision.

Dell's Latitude 7340 not only scores with its reduced dimensions and a weight of just over 2.4 lbs during testing, but can stand up to its slightly larger 14-inch sibling, the Latitude 7440, in terms of performance and endurance.

Schenker's new Vision 14 offers a lot of the usual, but longer battery life is now possible thanks to optimizations. However, there are also drawbacks such as the lower maximum performance of the new Raptor-Lake processor and the ...

A replacement unit confirms that our original one was an outlier with graphics performance issues. Jumping from 60 W to 90 W with the mobile RTX 4060 will increase frame rates by as much as 15 to 30 percent.

The NUC X15 LAPAC71H boasts a moderate price, however, it only features tech from 2022 (Alder Lake). Adding to this is a Thunderbolt 4 port, space for two SSDs and a FHD screen.

The Xiaomi 13T Pro impressed us in our test with its powerful performance and very good Leica main camera. In comparison to the predecessor generation, lots has been improved on, meaning its many new features should make themselve...

Samsung has upgraded its top tablets, namely its Galaxy Tab S9 series, which comes in three sizes. The 11-inch screen of the regular Galaxy Tab S9 comes in OLED for the first time and impresses with blazing-fast system performance...

The XMG gaming laptop benefits from moderate noise emissions, comparatively low power consumption and still a high level of performance (Ryzen 7 7840HS, GeForce RTX 4050). Completing the setup are good runtimes and a moderate pric...

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G4 is available with both AMD and Intel CPUs. In terms of multicore performance and GPU power, the Intel model with Raptor Lake U is inferior - at least, the Intel ThinkPad has the single core performance ...

We reviewed Microsoft's latest Surface models Laptop Studio 2 as well as Laptop Go 3. While the Surface Laptop Studio 2 introduces some welcome changes, the Surface Laptop Go 3 did not really change all that much. However, both de...

CheckMag The Gazelle Esprit C7 HMS's low standover height, combined with quality Shimano components, makes for enjoyable rides and trouble-free day-to-day use. The 418 Wh battery allowed us to ride 70 km (43 miles) in the Alpine foothills ...

The Asus ROG Flow X13 (2023) is a 13.4-inch gaming convertible, a segment that currently has very little competition. Despite the slim chassis, the Flow X13 manages to squeeze in a 65 W AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and a 60 W Nvidia GeForce...

This year's HP Envy x360 15 is a strong convertible overall with a competitive price-performance ratio. In addition to IMAX Enhanced certification, the convertible's highlights include a true-colour OLED display, an exceptionally ...

The iPhone 15 Pro Max impressed us in our test by offering a comparatively large amount of updates. We have summarized all the most important points for you, while bringing attention to which aspects require more work.

Samsung leads the premium Android tablet market with its Galaxy Tab Ultra, and its ultraslim design and fast, bright Dynamic AMOLED 2X display are just some highlights of the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra's features that impressed us in our...

"Affordable" is of course relative. You can already find gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 for less than 1,000 Euros (~$1,060). Our LOQ 16 costs around 1,500 Euros (~$1,591), with the price of the Legion series not far from that. So...

Not only is the Xiaomi Pad 6 Max an inexpensive alternative to the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra without PWM - but it also offers advantages that can't be found on the Samsung tablet. In our test, the mid-range tablet with an XXL display im...

The Steam Deck may still be the de-facto gaming handheld in 2023, but that doesn't mean there aren't alternatives. Companies like Asus, GPD, and OneXPlayer have all released excellent alternatives to the Deck that deserve consider...

The new HP Victus 16 switches things up by using an Intel Raptor Lake-HX chip, the Core i5-13500 HX. It is paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050. While it is technically an entry-level SKU, both components perform well but are he...

Gaming laptops and PCs manufactured by the German company Captiva are slowly making their way onto certain online stores. We have finally tested one - and it impressed us with its graphics performance. Unfortunately, the manufactu...

The fastest components are not always the best, as proven by the EliteBook 845 G10. With the smaller Zen4 Ryzen 7 7840U processor, the business notebook is even better because the fan almost always remains inactive in everyday use...

The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is huge in several regards. In our test, the Samsung tablet scores with its slim construction that looks even more spectacular due to its size. Also aside from the case, we cannot find many negatives about ...

We have tested the compact Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 with an OLED screen. This made us realize again: When using an OLED screen, dark mode is a must.

Lenovo's new budget ThinkPads E14 & E16 are available with improved optional screens, which left a good impression during our reviews. The keyboards on the other hand are worse compared to previous models.

Fisker's Personal Electric Automotive Revolution (PEAR) is pitched as the ultimate electric urban car, thanks to its compact size, ample interior space, and a number of quirks that maximise interior comfort in a compact package. T...

Topic chassis: Lenovo has mostly used various types of plastic for ThinkPads. This saves money, but the ThinkPad X13 Yoga G4 shows that magnesium would be the better choice.

The Poco F5 impressed us in our test thanks to its great total package. Its Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 delivers awesome performance for a phone below US$500 and great efficiency. The Poco F5 only really features one weakness for a mid-ra...

The Pixel Tablet won't revolutionize the tablet market but it does broaden the use case behavior for the masses. Although our review shows there is still room for improvement here or there, the fusion of a speaker and a tablet is ...

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.

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.

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...

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-...

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.

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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.

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...