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Lenovo Legion 5 15AHP G10 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ships the Legion 5 15 with one of the best OLED panels available

Lenovo really stepped up its OLED game and now offers multiple series with excellent OLED screens. This is also the case for the new mainstream gaming laptop Legion 5 15, where the 165 Hz OLED offers superb image quality while gam...

Andreas Osthoff, 03 Jul 2025 11:00

Vivo 200 Ultra review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Anyone who takes portrait photos with their smartphone will love the Vivo X200 Ultra

The high-end phone from Vivo is perfect for photos of children or friends. Thanks to the special focal length of the main camera, portraits are more natural than with a Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro. But the Vivo phone also im...

Marcus Herbrich, 03 Jul 2025 09:49

We review the camera kit for the Vivo X200 Ultra (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Vivo X200 Ultra: The ultimate smartphone camera kit with Zeiss teleconverter reviewed

With the PGYTECH Photography Kit, one of the best camera phones of 2025 can be transformed into a compact camera. We take a closer look at this accessory for the Vivo X200 Ultra. Read our hands-on review to find out if it's worth ...

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Jul 2025 23:21

The Xiaomi 15S Pro is one of the best smartphones of 2025. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Verdict on the Xiaomi 15S Pro: One of the best smartphones in 2025

In our review, the Xiaomi 15S Pro proves to be one of the best smartphones currently available. We took the Xiaomi smartphone on a trip and shot some photos with the Leica cameras, revealing the high-end phone's potential in photo...

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Jul 2025 21:13

Control centers: Helping users control their laptop or manfuacturers control their customers?

Lenovo and other laptop makers abuse their control centers by placing ads, as seen on the Legion Pro 5

The control center of laptops is a central hub for users. These are developed by manufacturers themselves and increasingly abused in order to place ads or even collect user data. Lenovo is just one example.

Christian Hintze, 02 Jul 2025 01:31

Razer Blade 14 2025 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Is 8 GB VRAM enough for the Blade 14? For 1080p gaming, yes

The big topic with Nvidia's new mainstream mobile GPUs is the amount of VRAM and many users complain about 8 GB. This is also the case for the Razer Blade 14, but is it really that big of a deal? And then there is also the topic o...

Andreas Osthoff, 01 Jul 2025 15:36

Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD in the sunlight (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Weird segmentation: Lenovo keeps 2.8K OLED screen from Ryzen AI 9 ThinkPad laptop for no apparent reason

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD is available with both AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX CPUs and 2.8K OLED screens - but not at the same time. For some strange reason, Lenovo only offers the higher resolution screens on lower-end Ryzen 5 and ...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jul 2025 12:42

Razer's Blade 14 does not rival the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for the performance crown, but is also much more affordable

Razer's Blade 14 2024 was one of the fastest 14-inch gamers and the new 2025 model is an improvement, but the performance crown is left unchallenged for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14, which can be equipped with the RTX 5080 Laptop.

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Jun 2025 09:56

Honor 400. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Verdict on the Honor 400: Mid-range smartphone with premium functions

The Honor 400 is classified as a mid-range smartphone on paper, but boasts components and functions that make it stand out from the crowd. In return, however, a few things are lacking.

Daniel Schmidt, 29 Jun 2025 09:46

With GPS, 5G support, IP certification and robust housing, the tablet is a suitable companion for outdoor tours, on a boat and so on. (Image source: Samsung)

Why Samsung's robust work tablet also offers many advantages for private users

With its Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro, Samsung is primarily targeting business customers who are looking for a tablet that can be used with gloves and in dusty environments if necessary. But it also works equally well as an entertainmen...

Florian Schmitt, 29 Jun 2025 09:42

We have reviewed the Nubia Z70S Ultra (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Nubia Z70S Ultra: Premium smartphone with retro design and great camera

Nubia isn't changing much with the S model of its flagship smartphone, but there are still some changes that are noticeable and visible to the user. This primarily affects the camera and battery performance, in addition to the des...

Daniel Schmidt, 29 Jun 2025 00:12

The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro even comes with a protective case and a stylus pen. (Image source: Samsung)

Verdict on the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro: Samsung fulfills lots of customer wishes and promises a record 8 years of updates

A truly durable tablet needs a sturdy housing, should be as modular as possible and requires long-term updates. Samsung fulfills these requirements with the Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro and offers even more.

Florian Schmitt, 28 Jun 2025 09:37

Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Verdict on the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra: The best Android tablet is not from Samsung

In our review, the Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra proves to be one of the best tablets currently available. Xiaomi's debut with its new XRing O1 is particularly remarkable and raises some questions.

Marcus Herbrich, 28 Jun 2025 08:25

Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch is compact, manages long battery runtimes and is silent

Microsoft's new 12-inch Surface Pro is a pretty unique convertible right now, because the Snapdragon X Plus SoC is cooled passively and still offers sufficient performance for everyday use. The battery runtime is also good, but th...

Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jun 2025 19:54

Ryzen 9 CPU makes this Lenovo ThinkPad stand out: Compact mobile workstation offers the most CPU performance of any 14-inch ThinkPad laptop

Lenovo has many, many laptops with AMD Ryzen AI CPUs. But there is only a single 14-inch Lenovo ThinkPad with the twelve core variant of Strix Point: The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 AMD offers the most CPU performance out of any 14...

Benjamin Herzig, 25 Jun 2025 17:38

We've thoroughly reviewed the Google Pixel 9a and its OLED screen (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Google Pixel 9a: Display shows surprising weaknesses in our review

The Pixel 9a pOLED display is bright and offers accurate colors according to our tests. However, other aspects and characteristics are less brilliant.

Daniel Schmidt, 24 Jun 2025 23:37

The Oppo Reno 13 Pro 5G could be a flagship killer. (Image source: Florian Schmidt/Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Oppo Reno 13 Pro: A possible threat to the Galaxy S25 Ultra and others

Does it always have to be a truly high-end phone? There are now significantly cheaper alternatives that still deliver a flagship feel in everyday use. In this context, we just reviewed the Oppo Reno 13 Pro and were surprised just ...

Florian Schmitt, 24 Jun 2025 08:11

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Verdict on the Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: Fantastic battery life

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ certainly didn't win us over in every aspect of our review, but fans of the tablet series will still find it to be an interesting tablet overall. Thanks to its S Pen and fantastic battery life, the A...

Marcus Herbrich, 23 Jun 2025 18:43

The Oppo Pad SE has quite impressive battery life according to our review (Image source: Oppo)

This 11-inch tablet impressed us with over 23 hours of battery life

Browsing the web for over 23 hours on Wi-Fi without charging? The Oppo Pad SE can do exactly that, as our review illustrates. Keep on reading to find out what we think about the other aspects of this 11-inch Android tablet.

Florian Schmitt, 23 Jun 2025 18:16

CMF Phone 2 Pro. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

CMF Phone 2 Pro: Nothing squanders an opportunity

The CMF Phone 2 Pro appears to be an affordable mid-range smartphone with a number of advantages. However, the manufacturer doesn't really follow the approach of the predecessor model, potentially resulting in a wasted opportunity...

Daniel Schmidt, 23 Jun 2025 15:15

Samsung Galaxy A56 vs. Google Pixel 9a (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Google Pixel 9a: Not always a better choice than the Samsung Galaxy A56

The Samsung Galaxy A56 is somewhat of a benchmark in the mid-range segment. Even if the Pixel 9a does some things better, the Samsung still has some mentionable selling points. We have detailed the most important differences betwe...

Daniel Schmidt, 22 Jun 2025 17:07

We are in the process of reviewing the Xiaomi 15S Pro and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra (Image source: Marcus Herbrich)

Xiaomi XRing O1 review sneak peek: This is how Xiaomi's new SoC compares to the Snapdragon 8 Elite

How good is the new Xiaomi XRing O1 processor compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, especially in terms of graphics performance? We recently received the Xiaomi 15S Pro and Pad 7 Ultra for our comprehensive review and give ...

Marcus Herbrich, 21 Jun 2025 21:21

The gen-to-gen performance-per-watt gains are shown in full force with Dell's latest 14-inch business refresh (Image source: Dell)

Dell Pro 14 Premium perfectly exemplifies one of the major benefits of Intel Lunar Lake

The business subnotebook offers significantly faster integrated graphics performance over the previous generation Latitude 14 7440/9440 series while consuming much less power in the process.

Allen Ngo, 20 Jun 2025 19:51

Notebookcheck has reviewed the Google Pixel 9a (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Google Pixel 9a review verdict: Strong mid-range smartphone with some caveats

The Pixel 9a offers a decent all-around package, but it also has a few weaknesses and some gaps in terms of features. We discuss some of the findings from our in-depth review of Google's latest smartphone.

Daniel Schmidt, 20 Jun 2025 02:00

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2025. (Image source: Andreas Osthoff/Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G16: Powerful, but still slower than its smaller G14 sibling

We've now reviewed both the ROG Zephyrus G16 and the smaller G14 with the new GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. Despite a slightly higher TGP, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H lags behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in gaming performance.

Andreas Osthoff, 17 Jun 2025 12:52

Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 has both advantages and disadvantages when compared to the Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 that it replaces (Image source: Dell)

Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 trades away CPU performance in favor of faster graphics and quieter fan noise

The older Inspiron 16 7640 2-in-1 may be the better deal if processor performance is of utmost performance. Otherwise, the newer Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 is the more efficient machine.

Allen Ngo, 16 Jun 2025 01:46

The mobile RTX 5090 may have more VRAM than the mobile RTX 5080, but this matters less than the thickness of the laptop when gaming (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Size still matters: Alienware 16 Area-51 RTX 5080 can outperform the Razer Blade 16 RTX 5090

Once again, the top-of-the-line Nvidia GPU option isn't necessarily always faster than the next option down depending on the implementation or thickness of the laptops in question.

Allen Ngo, 13 Jun 2025 01:17

The GPU in the Alienware 16 Area-51 can run up to 175 W with no compromises albeit only when on its loudest fan noise setting (Image source: Dell)

Alienware 16 Area-51 locks its fastest 175 W TGP graphics mode behind the loudest fan setting

Dell likes to advertise its high 175 W TGP graphics for the Alienware 16 Area-51 laptop, but you'll have to manually set the system to Overdrive mode if you want to run the GPU at its full potential.

Allen Ngo, 10 Jun 2025 19:54

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Who is supposed to buy this? Microsoft's Surface Laptop 13 is worse and just as expensive as the Surface Laptop 13.8

Microsoft launched the new Surface Laptop 13, even though you could also call it Surface Laptop Go 4. The RRP is comparable to the much better Surface Laptop 13.8, only the battery runtime of the new 13-inch model is superior. We ...

Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jun 2025 13:31

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (image source: Notebookcheck)

The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is unrivaled since the Razer Blade 14 is limited to the RTX 5070 Laptop

If you want the fastest 14-inch gamer right now, there is no way around the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14. While rivals including the Razer Blade 14 only offer the RTX 5070 Laptop, Asus also offers the two significantly faster GPU options...

Andreas Osthoff, 09 Jun 2025 11:13

The latest Dell 16 Plus can't match the performance of some Inspiron 16 Plus options out there even at the same price range (Image source: Dell)

Dell 16 Plus vs. Inspiron 16 Plus: Older option is both faster and cheaper with the exact same display

Dell may be getting rid of the "Inspiron" name, but that doesn't mean you should be ignoring some Inspiron options out there as they still compare favorably to the latest models.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jun 2025 11:50

With its robust exterior and many features, the Galaxy XCover7 Pro could be a good choice for businesses. (Image source: Florian Schmit/Notebookcheck)

Why the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro could be ideal for businesses

The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro proved to be robust and durable in our review. Should you equip your employees and workers with it? There are good reasons to do so.

Florian Schmitt, 08 Jun 2025 09:29

Temu, Amazon and others offer numerous tablets at affordable prices, but are these "bargains" really worth it? (Image source: AI generated)

Bargain or junk: What to look out for when buying cheap tablets from Amazon, Temu and the like

Crazy deals, $200 discounts, loads of features: cheap tablets online are a dime a dozen. Can they pay off or are you simply wasting your money on electronic waste?

Florian Schmitt, 07 Jun 2025 11:18

Users may want to skip the Core Ultra 9 configuration as throttling already occurs on the slower Core Ultra 7 option (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Yoga Book 9 14 Arrow Lake CPU throttling is a bit steeper than we would like

The 2025 Yoga Book 9 14 addresses one of the main complaints about the series by swapping out the slow Intel U-series processors for much faster H-series options. In practice, however, performance could still be a little better.

Allen Ngo, 07 Jun 2025 02:01

The Teclast T70 offers a huge screen and decent battery life for under $300. Does this work?

Hardware hero or money pit: Verdict on the Teclast T70 and its large 14-inch display

Cheap tablets often come with limitations: low performance, poor chassis quality, or short battery life. What about the Teclast T70, a 14-inch tablet for under $300?

Florian Schmitt, 06 Jun 2025 10:45

The two touchscreens may be versatile, but the keyboard and virtual clickpad can be clunky to use (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Latest Lenovo Yoga Book 9 14 weighs even less than the smaller 13-inch version while offering larger displays

The native resolution may be the same between them, but jumping from 13.3-inches to 14-inches whilst doubling the refresh rate helps make the Yoga Book 9 even more of a looker.

Allen Ngo, 05 Jun 2025 18:01

Oppo Pad 4 Pro in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich/Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Oppo Pad 4 Pro: One of the best tablets currently available at an affordable price

The 13.2-inch Oppo Pad 4 Pro is a premium mid-range tablet that scored very well in our review with its strong performance values and high-quality appearance. The display in particular, which is not OLED-based, is another reason t...

Marcus Herbrich, 04 Jun 2025 22:48

18-inch laptops: This category should be more than just for gaming and devices like the MSI Raider A18, pictured (image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

18-inch laptops: This category should be more than just for gaming laptops like the MSI Raider A18

We recently reviewed a lot of 18-inch laptops, including the MSI Raider A18. This young category is still dominated by gaming models like the Raider, but we think it should be more - manufacturers should also release more lightwei...

Benjamin Herzig, 04 Jun 2025 22:17

Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 in comparison with RTX 5090 laptops. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

RTX 5090 laptops in comparison: Where does the Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 rank?

Yet again another laptop with an RTX 5090, namely Gigabyte's Aorus Master 16. This brings the total of reviewed gaming laptops with the 5090 to over 10. Which is the most powerful of them all and where does the Master 16 rank?

Christian Hintze, 04 Jun 2025 12:05

Asus ProArt P16 (image source: Notebookcheck)

It's a mistake that Asus only offers the ProArt P16 with the RTX 5070 Laptop

The Asus ProArt P16 is intended for creative users and this year's model is equipped with a new 120 Hz OLED as well as the new RTX 5000 Laptop GPUs from Nvidia. However, the RTX 5070 Laptop is the fastest GPU option available, eve...

Andreas Osthoff, 01 Jun 2025 18:37

Both chic and flexible: The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra. (Image source: Florian Schmitt/Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Razr 60 Ultra: Maximum power from Motorola

The Razr 60 Ultra is Motorola's latest flip smartphone, and it finally comes with a truly high-end processor. Why this is both a blessing and a curse is explained in the following summary of our review.

Florian Schmitt, 31 May 2025 08:44

XMG Neo 16 A25 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Intel is beaten - AMD's Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with 3D V-Cache is the best choice for gaming

If you want the fastest gaming laptop, there is no way around the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D. Thanks to the additional 3D V-cache, Intel's current HX-series CPUs are clearly beaten in some games.

Andreas Osthoff, 30 May 2025 22:40

Oppo Find X8 Ultra in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich/Notebookcheck)

Verdict on the Oppo Find X8 Ultra: Even camera-haters will like the high-end smartphone

In our review, the Oppo Find X8 Ultra not only scores with its excellent photo quality, but also with its impressive features. The rival to the Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro Max also offers a solid price-performance ratio, but...

Marcus Herbrich, 30 May 2025 16:57

Maximum efficiency: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 shows why Lunar Lake is the perfect choice for business laptops

A normal work day spans eight hours - the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 with Intel Lunar Lake lasts 21 hours. With the great efficiency of the Intel platform, Lunar Lake turns out to be the best choice for business laptops.

Benjamin Herzig, 30 May 2025 13:14

The big 12-inch Teclast T60 AI tablet has stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Teclast T60 AI review verdict: Budget-friendly multimedia tablet with XXL screen

With a burgundy chassis, gold camera bezel and big 12-inch display, the Teclast T60 AI is an eye-catcher and costs less than $200. As our review illustrates, its internal specs are quite convincing despite the comparatively low pr...

Manuel Masiero, 27 May 2025 23:28

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: The king of the mid-range may be faltering

The Samsung Galaxy A56 features lots of updates, which include new AI functions. Aside from a faster SoC and brighter display, Samsung has additionally given its phone faster charging as well as dual-eSIM support. Is this enough?

Daniel Schmidt, 23 May 2025 13:59

Acer's response to the business laptops of Dell, Lenovo and HP: TravelMate P4. (Image source: Benjamin Herzig/Notebookcheck)

TravelMate P4: Underdog Acer's response to Lenovo's ThinkPad and the like in the business market

Acer's share of the business laptop market is not so large, at least compared to the "Big Three" of HP, Dell, and Lenovo. Nevertheless, Acer does have some good models on offer here, such as the Acer TravelMate P4 14.

Benjamin Herzig, 22 May 2025 22:21

Huawei Watch 5. (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Huawei Watch 5: King of health smartwatches

The Huawei Watch 5 impressed in our review with a comprehensive range of features, ranging from a bright LTPO OLED display, eSIM support, NFC payments to comprehensive health management with accurate sensors. The new X-Tap sensor,...

Daniel Schmidt, 22 May 2025 22:18

We have reviewed the Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro (Image source: Daniel Schmidt)

Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro review verdict: Partly better than the Apple Watch Ultra 2

The Watch Fit 4 Pro is a robust and slim smartwatch and impressed us in our review. Even though it costs less than €280, it shares some characteristics with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and is even better in some regards.

Daniel Schmidt, 21 May 2025 02:00

XMG Neo 16 E25. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

XMG Neo 16 E25: Still one of the best gaming laptops but Advanced Optimus/G-Sync is lacking

The Neo 16 is XMG's gaming flagship at present. In addition to the fastest components, the 2025 version impresses with an excellent mini-LED panel and has the option of connecting an external water cooler. However, support for Adv...

Andreas Osthoff, 20 May 2025 15:14