•  Date Published: 17 Dec 2017
  • Intel Core i5-6200U
  • Intel HD Graphics 520
  • 15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN
  • 1000GB HDD
  • 12GB DDR4
  • 2.40 kg (5.3 lbs)

Pros

  • Low price
  • Distinguishable design signature (in a good way)
  • Great touchpad and keyboard performance
  • No throttling of the GPU, nor the CPU under heavy load
  • The frequency of the emitted light is really high and it is highly unlikely that the user will feel discomfort

Cons

  • A bit lower battery life than expected
  • A small design flaw with the silicone leg makes the notebook unstable on an even surface
  • A bit heavy (2.4 kg)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 1TB HDD, 5400 rpm
  • RAM
  • 12GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Body Material
  • Plastic
  • Dimensions
  • 382 x 256 x 29 mm (15.04" x 10.08" x 1.14")
  • Weight
  • 2.40 kg (5.3 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 2.0
  • HDMI
  • Card Reader
  • SD
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5 mm jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

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CPU Performance: Intel Core i5-6200U

Results are from the Cinebench 20 CPU test (the higher the score, the better)

GPU Performance: Intel HD Graphics 520