•  Date Published: 15 Dec 2025
    • Intel Core 7 150U
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 16.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.89 kg (4.2 lbs)
    5.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.8 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.9 For Work Average
    3.6 For Gaming Mediocre

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    Pros

    • Sleek aluminum body
    • Thin (0.67" / 16.9mm) and light (4.01 lbs / 1.82kg) chassis
    • Solid build, passes the MIL-STD-810H military-grade tests
    • 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage
    • High HDR brightness - 611 cd/m²
    • High-quality speakers

    Cons

    • No dedicated GPU options
    • Low color accuracy display
    • PWM use