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So, you’re thinking of buying a smart ring. Well, some good news. Picking the best of the lot is incredibly easy right now. The “bad” news is that, as far as trustworthiness and reliability, your choices are somewhat limited, as this is still a niche and emerging gadget category. Smart rings are in the middle of a resurgence. That means a lot of experimental ideas and newcomer tech brands you’ve probably never heard of. Enough competitors have cropped up that I spent the better part of last summer rocking six rings like a high-tech mafia don. While these aren’t necessarily bad products (some are pretty good), many aren’t as polished as what you’d see in more mature categories like smartwatches, headphones, and smartphones. Speaking of which, there are a few things to know about the category. Currently, these devices are primarily health trackers. Their benefit is that they’re more discreet and better suited to sleep tracking than a smartwatch. However, the vast majority don’t include smart alarms or push notifications. This makes them best suited for casual athletes or more wellness-minded people. In most cases, hardcore athletes would be better served by a smartwatch or fitness tracker, with a smart ring serving as a supplementary source of data. (But that’s quite an expensive endeavor.) Smart rings are also ill-suited for weightlifters, as they can easily scratch against equipment. With that in mind, here’s the best smart ring for most people in 2025 — and a handful of runners-up worth highlighting for the more tech-adventurous. What I’m looking for Smart rings are meant to be a stylish and discreet alternative to traditional fitness trackers. That requires a combination of experiential testing and benchmarks. We wear them daily for weeks to see how well they accommodate bloated fingers and temperature changes. We don’t take them off in the shower or to wash dishes to test waterproofing. And we compare them to a smartwatch, the Oura Ring, and a smart bed to gauge sleep and health tracking accuracy. Other factors we consider are size ranges, sizing kits, app design, syncing times, and, of course, battery life. Your fingers will bloat. How accommodating is the design? What’s the size range offered? (Some of us have tiny fingers!) How easy is it to return? Many people want a smart ring to double as a piece of jewelry. Is it comfortable to wear 24 / 7? Is the design versatile for all sorts of events? Will you get compliments for wearing it? Does the finish scuff? Will you see visible scratches if you wear other rings alongside it? Rings are easy to lose. Does it have a charging case or does it use a charging dock that a cat can easily knock off your nightstand? Sleep tracking is one of the most popular use cases for a smart ring, and for that you need good battery life. How much do you get on a single charge? Many smart ring companies are newcomers. The hardware can be nice, but it means nothing if the app is a nightmare. How easy is the ring to update and sync? Does it sync with larger platforms like Apple Health or Google Health Connect? Best smart ring for most people $342 The Good More sizes Slimmer design Expanded auto workout detection Redesigned app Better battery life The Bad Subscription required to get all features I still wish this had a charging case Surprising no one, it’s the Oura Ring 4. I can already hear some of you shouting, “But what about the subscription!” And I agree. Even Oura’s relatively affordable $5.99 monthly fee can feel more like $100 when you consider the sheer number of apps, gadgets, and services asking for a chunk of your monthly paycheck. However, Oura is still the best in terms of hardware, size range, features offered, app, dedication to research, and experience in the field. Many of the smart rings available today follow the example Oura set this past decade. The upgrades from the Oura Ring Gen 3 to the Oura Ring 4 were mostly software-based, with minor hardware refinements. You can read more in my review, but the gist is a more accurate heart rate and blood oxygen algorithm, improved automatic activity detection, and an expanded range that spans size 4 to 15. The app has been redesigned to be less cluttered, and in the last few months, Oura added AI-powered meal logging and glucose tracking, the latter of which requires Oura users to purchase a Dexcom Stelo CGM ($99). It also recently launched an AI chatbot. (Of the AI chatbots in health trackers I’ve tested, this one is among the more polished implementations — though it often feels like Captain Obvious-level insights.) I’ve been long-term testing three iterations of the Oura Ring since 2018. Accuracy, design, and comfort have improved with each generation. The company continues to frequently and clearly communicate research and scientific developments. Third-party retail options have expanded, and I’ve seen investment pour into Oura. In an emerging category, these things matter. A lot. While I believe some of Oura’s newer competitors do some things better or have more creative ideas, Oura is the one I continually recommend for its combination of reliability, accuracy, and experience. Honorable mentions If subscriptions are an absolute dealbreaker, you’ll find zero protest here. In that case, here are the best alternatives to the Oura Ring. $286 The Good Excellent hardware Long battery life Slim, lightweight design No subscription The Bad Android only Better if used with Samsung products Accuracy is a mixed bag The $400 Samsung Galaxy Ring nails the hardware. Its charging case is more elegant than the Oura Ring’s, and I prefer the slightly concave design for comfort. It also has the second widest size range. If you’re already all-in on a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 or Ultra, you get the added benefit of extended battery life. If you have the latest Galaxy Z Flip 6 or Z Fold 6, Samsung also has

Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Mayor Eric Adams announced over the weekend that New York City will send users real-time public safety alerts based on their specific location through the crime-tracking app Citizen. The city also announced that public safety agencies, like the New York City Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Management, will have access to a portal to review footage shared by users on Citizen. Citizen’s verified partner program for cities like New York is tied to a partnership with Axon’s (formerly known as Taser) Fusus platform, the “real-time crime center” it acquired last year. Axon announced a partnership with Ring in April that allows law enforcement to request access to video footage from owners’ security cameras in a certain area during a certain time. At the same time, it also announced an integration with Citizen to support sending alerts and pulling in public videos from Citizen’s users. According to Citizen, users who don’t want their videos shared directly can opt out in the app’s settings, but all videos posted are still “viewable and downloadable by the public.” Adams said the new NYC Public Safety account on Citizen will send notifications about public safety, weather emergencies, and major incidents based on a user’s neighborhood, ZIP code, or borough. Citizen lets users report potential safety incidents, share videos, and broadcast live footage from within its app. It also says it can send alerts to nearby mobile devices “within seconds” of a 911 call or a user report, and also offers a premium safety line. Citizen already allows law enforcement to obtain information from its app as long as they have a warrant, but it also offers the ability for police to get data “without delay” in case of emergencies. It originally launched under the name “Vigilante” in 2016, but the app was booted from the App Store for promoting vigilantism, TechCrunch reported at the time. The app later relaunched as Citizen and has faced heavy criticism in the years since, with some arguing it fuels fear in communities. In 2021, Citizen CEO Andrew Frame came under fire for encouraging users to hunt down the wrong person suspected of starting a California wildfire. Read More

Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Tesla’s long-in-the-works 1950s-inspired diner and drive-in Supercharger station in Los Angeles is expected to officially open today – and the company may build more of them down the line. The Tesla Diner lets people grab comfort food like burgers and fries (served in boxes shaped like Cybertrucks) and milkshakes while charging their vehicles. The Diner has giant screens so people can watch things like movie clips while charging their cars, though watching from the screens in your Tesla is apparently an option, too. One of Tesla’s Optimus robots was even spotted serving popcorn at a recent soft launch event. Basically, it feels like one giant ad for everything Tesla, and this could be just the first of many. If the diner “turns out well,” Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that the company will establish more of them in major cities and “at Supercharger sites on long distance routes.” The company’s brand has taken a huge hit as of late due to Musk’s now-deteriorating relationship with President Trump and cratering sales. Musk first announced his intention to build “an old school drive-in, roller skates & rock restaurant at one of the new Tesla Supercharger locations in LA” all the way back in January 2018, and Tesla filed a permit for it soon after. Progress slowed considerably since then, and although Musk promised in 2023 that the diner would be open “later this year,” the restaurant’s chef wasn’t revealed until earlier this year. Read More

The Qualcomm Adreno 825 is an integrated graphics adapter that debuted in April 2025. It has at least 768 unified shaders (more likely is a higher number, such as 1,024 or 1,280) but few specifics are known, as of this writing. Adreno 800 Series Memory Type LPDDR5x Shared Memory yes API OpenGL 2.0, OpenCL 3.2, Vulkan 1.3 technology 4 nm Displays 2 Displays (max.) Date of Announcement 02.04.2025 Benchmarks – Range of benchmark values – Average benchmark values* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance For more games that might be playable and a list of all games and graphics cards visit our Gaming List v1.33 log 21. 09:03:16 #0 ran 0s before starting gpusingle class +0s … 0s #1 no ids found in url (should be separated by “_”) +0s … 0s #2 not redirecting to Ajax server +0s … 0s #3 did not recreate cache, as it is less than 5 days old! Created at Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:45:20 +0200 +0.001s … 0.001s #4 composed specs +0.023s … 0.024s #5 did output specs +0s … 0.024s #6 start showIntegratedCPUs +0s … 0.024s #7 getting avg benchmarks for device 13111 +0.013s … 0.037s #8 got single benchmarks 13111 +0s … 0.037s #9 got avg benchmarks for devices +0s … 0.037s #10 min, max, avg, median took s +0s … 0.037s #11 before gaming benchmark output +0s … 0.037s #12 Got 0 rows for game benchmarks. +0.001s … 0.038s #13 return log +0.003s … 0.041s Read More

The Casio G-Shock GD-010GB-1A9JF (pictured) has a tinted gold LCD and polished bezel ring. (Image source: G-Central) Casio is reportedly launching a new GD-010 series G-Shock in black and gold, with a large tinted LCD, 10-year battery, and metallic gold ring. It is scheduled for an August 2025 launch in Japan, priced at ¥15,950 (~$107.4). Black and gold has long been a G-Shock signature – from early 1980s releases to limited-edition drops in recent years. Now, that same classic contrast is reportedly returning with the new Casio GD-010GB-1A9, a fresh addition to the large-format GD-010 lineup. As evident by a new report from G-Central, the upcoming GD-010GB-1A9 has a tinted gold LCD and polished bezel ring, which in essence is the same crowd-pleasing color scheme that’s been used since the 1980s. With the GD-010GB-1A9, Casio appears to be modernizing that same design using the relatively affordable GD-010 platform. This is a series that stands out because of its oversized case, reverse LCD variants, and a front-positioned illumination button. Unlike some other models in this series, the GD-010GB-1A9 utilizes a positive LCD with high-contrast digits, which makes outdoor readability far easier. From the image, the model features a prominent metallic gold bezel ring and gold G-Shock branding at the top. Its face displays day, date, and time in a spacious format, along with labels for alarm, mute, and signal indicators. As expected, the case structure and button layout mirrors past GD-010 models. It also sports the signature “10 year battery” text near the bottom. The source further reports that the GD-010GB-1A9JF is scheduled to launch in Japan in August 2025 with a listed price of ¥15,950 (~$107.4). At present, there’s no confirmation of a global release. In the meantime, you can check out the Casio G-Shock GD-010-1A1 – now $86 on Amazon. Related Articles Anubhav Sharma – Tech Writer – 825 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2024 Fueled by a childhood spent taking apart video game consoles to see how they worked, I turned my passion for tech into writing. I have a double Bachelor’s in Computer Science Engineering (2018) and English (2024). I’ve been writing on a variety of tech topics since 2016, with a particular interest in gaming. When I’m not hunting down the latest tech news, you’ll find me producing music, gaming, or hiking. Anubhav Sharma, 2025-07-20 (Update: 2025-07-20) Read More

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Specifications Display 6.55 inch 19.5:9, 2736 x 1264 pixel 460 PPI, Capacitive Touchscreen, OLED, 3.840 Hz PWM-Dimming, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz Storage 512 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 512 GB  , 483.58 GB free Connections 1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Infrared, Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Ultra-Sonic-Proximity, OTG Networking 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.4, 2G (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G (Band 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19), LTE (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41), 5G-Sub6 (Band 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79), Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS Size height x width x depth (in mm): 7.3 x 156.5 x 74.6 ( = 0.29 x 6.16 x 2.94 in) Battery 5300 mAh Lithium-Polymer, Silicon-Carbon-Anode Charging fast charging / Quickcharge Operating System Android 15 Camera Primary Camera: 200 MPix (f/1.9, OIS) + 12 MPix (Ultra Wide, f/2.2); Camera2-API-Level: Level 3Secondary Camera: 50 MPix (f/2.0) Additional features Speakers: Dual, Keyboard: Onscreen, USB-Cabel, SIM-Tool, MagicOS 9.0, 24 Months Warranty, Bluetooth Audio Codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD | GNSS: GPS (L1), Glonass (L1), BeiDou (B1I, B1C), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1) | HDR: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+ | DRM Widevine L1 | eSIM | IP65 | Body-SAR: – W/kg, Head-SAR: – W/kg | max. charging speed: 66 W (wired), fanless Weight 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds) Price comparison Average Score: 85.25% – goodAverage of 2 scores (from 1 reviews) price: – %, performance: 42%, features: 48%, display: 93% mobility: 91%, workmanship: 88%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 93% Reviews for the Honor 400 80.5% Powerful total package with bargain potential – Honor 400 smartphone review | NotebookcheckDuring our test, the Honor 400 proved to be a fairly compact mid-range smartphone with a good camera, long-lasting battery, impressive AI functions and long update support. However, you’ll still need to take into account a few compromises. 90% Beeindruckende Kamera und starke Leistung zum MittelklassepreisSource: PC Welt DE→EN Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2025Rating: Total score: 90% Comment Qualcomm Adreno 720: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets, integrated in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List. SD 7 Gen 3: Mid-range SoC with 8 Kryo cores (1x ARM Cortex-A715 2.63 GHz prime core, 3x ARM Cortex A715 2.4 GHz performance cluster, 4x ARM Cortex A510 with 1.8 efficiency cluster) and an X63 5G modem. The chip is manufactured using the modern 4nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors. 6.55″: It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn’t be severely defective in vision, and you won’t see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport. » To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List. Honor: In 2014 Huawei created the sub brand Honor and offers certain smartphone series under this name. Occasionally the products are also called Huawei Honor. The market share of Honor products is manageable, but there are several reviews on Honor smartphones with average ratings (as of 2016). 85.25%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating. » Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide. Read More

Specifications Display 6.92 inch 20.5:9, 2460 x 1080 pixel 388 PPI, Capacitive, AMOLED, 120 Hz Connections USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Infrared, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Networking 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS Size height x width x depth (in mm): 34 x 185.5 x 85.5 ( = 1.34 x 7.3 x 3.37 in) Operating System Android 15 Camera Primary Camera: 50 MPix TripleSecondary Camera: 32 MPix Additional features Keyboard: OnScreen Price comparison Reviews for the Ulefone Armor 33 Pro Ulefone Armor 33 Pro – recenzja, test i opiniaSource: Unite4buy PL→ENPositive: Nice dual displays; decent hardware; high performance; impressive battery life; quick 66W charging; great cameras; waterproof IP68; NFC module; 5G; gyroscope. Negative: Heavy and bulky; No OIS; high price. Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/12/2025 Comment ARM Mali-G615 MP2: Mid-range graphics chip for smartphones with 2 of the 6 possible cores. Based on the fourth generation of Valhall architecture. Offers variable rate shading. Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List. Dimensity 7300X: The Dimensity 7300X is a mid-range processor with an integrated 5G modem. The CPU part integrates four ARM Cortex-A78 cores with up to 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 power cores with up to 2 GHz. The SoC is manufactured using the modern 4nm process. Compared to the Dimensity 7300, the 7300X is intended for devices for multiple displays like foldable smartphones.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors. 6.92″: It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn’t be severely defective in vision, and you won’t see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport. » To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List. Ulefone: Shenzhen Ulefone Technology Co, Ltd is a Chinese company that specializes in manufacturing smartphones. The company was founded in 2014 and has since launched a variety of Android smartphones. However, before 2014, it was already a manufacturer for other brands (OEM). » Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide. Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight Stefan Hinum (Update: 2025-07-20) Read More

Russ from Retro Game Corps holds the Ayaneo Pocket S2, displaying the title screen of Horizon Chase and showcasing the device’s display and ergonomic design. (Image source: Retro Game Corps) The Ayaneo Pocket S2 held up impressively through a 100-hour stress test, delivering stable performance, strong emulation across PSP, PS2, Switch, and even Windows titles, with excellent thermals and build durability. While not a major leap in raw power, its biggest strengths lie in improved compatibility, refined controls, and long-lasting battery life. Ayaneo Pocket S2 was just put through a brutal 100-hour stress test by Russ from Retro Game Corps. And surprisingly, it didn’t overheat, throttle, or fall apart. Over the course of testing, the Ayaneo Pocket S2 held up remarkably well in real-world gaming, even if its performance bump over earlier Ayaneo models like the Pocket Evo and Pocket S wasn’t groundbreaking. God of War: Chains of Olympus, via PSP emulation, ran flawlessly at 6x resolution for over 8 hours on eco mode. Metal Gear Solid 3, via PS2 emulation, held steady at 3.5x upscaled resolution for 5.5 hours in balanced mode.  The handheld also handled more demanding platforms well. Nintendo Switch emulation through the Eden emulator delivered solid results, with Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze running in docked mode at 1080p resolution for almost 5 hours. Even Windows gaming via Winlator worked really well, as Prince of Persia (2008) averaged 57 FPS at 720p high settings while lasting 4.5 hours. However, Russ emphasized that these performance achievements came with important caveats. Geekbench 6 scores between the new Pocket S2 and the previous-generation Pocket Evo showed minimal differences, with single-core performance, crucial for emulation, remaining “almost identical.” Ayaneo Pocket S2 (top) and Ayaneo Pocket Evo (bottom) displaying Geekbench 6 CPU benchmark results, showing higher single-core and multi-core scores on the Pocket S2. (Image source: Retro Game Corps) While 3D Mark Wildlife Extreme tests revealed approximately 20% graphics improvement, Russ concluded it wasn’t “a huge leap” and questioned whether the gains justified upgrading from previous Ayaneo devices given the premium pricing. Instead, he noted that “the bigger upgrade here has more to do with the hardware improvements like the analog sticks and D-pad” rather than raw computational power. For retro gaming fans, the Pocket S2 delivered where it mattered. Donkey Kong Country on SNES ran over 11 hours with heavy CRT Royale shaders, showing off solid battery life and headroom. But the real upgrade for Ayaneo Pocket S2 was the compatibility. The original Pocket S used a Snapdragon G3X Gen 2, which wasn’t widely supported, causing major issues with Android games and emulators. Users often had to spoof the device just to get things running. The new G3 Gen 3 chipset has largely eliminated these compatibility headaches. Russ noted that while the device retains spoofing capabilities for edge cases, he “did not have to use that at all” during his three-week testing period. Instead, “most of these games have just worked just fine out of the box with the maximum settings.” The only notable exception was Diablo Immortal, which limited settings to high instead of ultra, though Russ chose to accept this limitation rather than risk account bans through spoofing. Russ from Retro Game Corps holding the Ayaneo Pocket S2 handheld console running a Wii U emulator, with the device shown prominently in a living room setting. (Image source: Retro Game Corps) However, testing still revealed minor compatibility problems typical of early-stage emulation, including occasional frame drops during cutscenes in Super Mario Sunshine and visual artifacts in newer titles like Dragon Quest 3 HD 2D Remake, limitations that appear tied to emulator development rather than the hardware itself. Thermally, the results seemed impressive. With the fan curve dialed to “High,” not “Max,” the device rarely exceeded 45°C on surface temperature, and internal readings stayed under 75°C even while emulating Nintendo Switch games. Russ observed no thermal throttling, and CPU/GPU frequency logs confirmed consistent performance over time. Surprisingly, the material on the hall effect sticks, face buttons, or the replaceable D-pad did not degrade over the course of 100 hours. The aluminum chassis held up with zero heat discoloration or warping, while the screen, despite being LCD and limited to 60Hz, remained responsive and color-accurate even after hours of use in high-brightness mode. However, wear and tear did appear in subtle ways. The soft plastic shell around the triggers began to show micro scuffs, and some users might notice a minor squeak on the right analog stick if frequently swapped with third-party caps. Do watch the full Ayaneo Pocket S2 review video linked below for a detailed breakdown. ▶ load Youtube video Related Articles Anmol Dubey – Tech Writer – 37 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2025 Anmol is the guy who once tamed an entire Instagram channel solo, turned branding into an art form, and could probably benchmark your smartphone blindfolded. By day, he’s a data scientist decoding client chaos. By night, he’s a tech influencer who knows most companies’ product lineups better than their own teams. Somewhere in between, he’s playing Borderlands, Elden Ring, The Witcher 3, and every other action RPG he can get his hands on. Anmol Dubey, 2025-07-20 (Update: 2025-07-20) Read More

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G3 (image source: Notebookcheck) Lenovo further improved its budget office laptop ThinkPad E16 G3 and the result is a really good office laptop that does not break the bank. The new 120 Hz screen in particular is an excellent choice for productive tasks. Lenovo’s E-series ThinkPads are affordable office laptops that cover all the basic needs and offer good price-performance ratios. This is also true for the new 16-inch model ThinkPad E16 G3 and Lenovo improved the notebook in some important aspects. Our in-depth review did not show any real weak spots for the new model equipped with the small Arrow Lake processor Intel Core Ultra 5 225U. You get a decent chassis, sufficient number of ports, comfortable input devices and even decent speakers. The battery runtime is also very good. The CPU performance of the Arrow Lake processor is completely sufficient for regular office tasks, but the GPU performance is very low. If you need a faster iGPU, you can get the E16 G3 with one of the two faster CPU options (Core Ultra 5 225H or Core Ultra 7 255H), which are equipped with the much faster iGPU models Arc Graphics 130T/140T. The fan is usually very quiet and you can install up to 128 GB RAM.  After Lenovo already upped its display game in the consumer segment, you now also get a new optional screen for the ThinkPad E16. For an additional charge of 70 Euros compared to the default 300-nits Full-HD screen, you can get a high-resolution WQHD panel with 400 nits, full sRGB coverage, good color accuracy, as well as a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The matte panel does not suffer from PWM flickering and even offers fast response times. All in all, this panel is a great choice for productive workloads. If you have access to Lenovo’s campus program, you can get our review configuration for 900 Euros (incl. Windows 11), but the regular price of 1,050 Euros is Lenovo’s online shop is still very fair. Please see our comprehensive review of the new ThinkPad E16 G3 for more information. More articles related to this device Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G3-21SSS00F00 (ThinkPad E16 G3 Series) Related Articles Editor of the original article: Andreas Osthoff – Managing Editor Business Laptops – 1843 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2013 I grew up with modern consumer electronics and my first computer was a Commodore C64, which encouraged my interest in building my own systems. I started working as a review editor for Notebookcheck during my dual studies at Siemens. Currently, I am mainly responsible for dealing with business laptops and mobile workstations. It’s a great experience to be able to review the latest devices and technologies and then compare them with each other. Andreas Osthoff, 2025-07-20 (Update: 2025-07-20) Read More