Julian Braun

macOS Hardware & Apple Silicon Reviewer

Hamburg, Germany 16 Reviews

Apple Silicon macOS Hardware MacBooks Unified Memory Creative Workflows

About Julian Braun

Software architect and Apple Silicon performance analyst who reviews MacBooks and Mac desktops with a focus on unified memory architecture, Metal GPU performance, and Rosetta 2 compatibility for professional creative and development workflows.

Credentials & Expertise

MSc in Software Engineering
Apple Certified Mac Technician (ACMT)

Latest Reviews by Julian Braun

16 total

LG Gram Pro 17Z90TR Review – Worth the Premium Price?

The LG Gram Pro 17Z90TR packs a sharp 17-inch QHD+ display and Arc 140T GPU into a sub-1.5kg chassis with a 90Wh battery. See if it is right for you.

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Yeston Game Ace RTX 5060 Ti 16GB Review - Worth It?

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB from Yeston brings Blackwell architecture and class-leading GDDR7 VRAM to mid-range gaming. Our full review covers performance, trade-offs, and a clear verdict.

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Asus RTX 5060 LP BRK OC Edition Review – Worth It?

The Asus GeForce RTX 5060 LP BRK OC Edition brings Blackwell architecture and GDDR7 memory to low-profile builds. Full specs, performance analysis, and verdict inside.

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ASRock Radeon RX 7700 Challenger Review - Worth It?

The ASRock Radeon RX 7700 Challenger packs 16GB VRAM at a mid-range price. See how it performs for 1440p gaming in our detailed review and verdict.

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Lenovo LOQ 15i Gen 10 Review - Worth the Price?

Lenovo LOQ 15i Gen 10 packs a Blackwell GPU and 1440p 165Hz panel into a mid-range laptop. Find out if the battery trade-off is worth it in our full review.

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Inno3D RTX 5060 Low Profile Review – Specs & Verdict

The Inno3D GeForce RTX 5060 Low Profile puts NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture into a half-height GPU. Full specs, performance analysis, and who should buy it.

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PNY RTX 5070 Ti Slim Dual Fan OC Review | Worth It?

The PNY RTX 5070 Ti Slim packs 16GB GDDR7 and 46 TFLOPS into 290mm. Our review covers performance, thermals, and whether compact builds should buy it.

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Intel Core Ultra 5 332 Review: Built for Productivity

Intel Core Ultra 5 332 reviewed: a 25W hybrid-core laptop chip with DDR5, PCIe 5, and four-display support. See if it matches your real-world needs.

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AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 388 Review – Specs & Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 388 delivers serious integrated graphics and a 55W design for pros and creators. Full specs breakdown, real-world analysis, and honest verdict inside.

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AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE Review: Efficient Desktop CPU Worth It?

AMD Ryzen AI 5 440GE review: Radeon 840M graphics, ECC memory support, and AM5 longevity in a 35W desktop chip. Discover who it is truly built for.

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Apple MacBook Neo 13 Review: Battery Life, Specs & Verdict

Apple MacBook Neo 13 delivers 16-hour battery and built-in 5G in a fanless 1,230 g chassis. Full review: who it's built for and where it falls short.

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AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G Review: Specs, Performance & Verdict

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435G packs 6 cores, Radeon 840M integrated graphics, and DDR5 support into a 65W AM5 chip. Read our full review before you buy.

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Apple M5 Max 40-Core GPU Review: Worth Buying?

Apple M5 Max 40-core GPU review: 614 GB/s bandwidth, up to 128GB unified memory, and workstation performance in a laptop. Is it worth the investment?

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Intel Core 5 223PE Review – Specs, Performance & Verdict

The Intel Core 5 223PE delivers 5.4 GHz boost, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, and rare ECC support in a 65W package. Read our full review to see if it fits your build.

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Intel Core 9 273PQE Review – Specs, Performance & Verdict

Intel Core 9 273PQE review: 12 cores, ECC memory, and PCIe 5.0 on LGA 1700. Detailed analysis with a clear verdict on exactly who this processor is built for.

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Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Review - Specs & Verdict

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus: 24-core mobile powerhouse with DDR5-6400 and PCIe 5.0. Full performance breakdown, honest trade-offs, and a clear verdict.

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