•  Date Published: 18 Dec 2017
    • Intel Core i5-7200U
    • Intel HD Graphics 620
    • 13.3”, HD (1366 x 768), TN
    • 256GB SSD
    • 4GB DDR4, 2133 MHz
    • 1.44 kg (3.2 lbs)

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    Pros

    • Fairly portable
    • Excellent keyboard and touchpad
    • Good set of I/O

    Cons

    • Relatively dim IPS screen with narrow sRGB coverage
    • The screen uses PWM from 0 to 99% brightness (our Health-Guard profile fixes that)
    • Not very sturdy
    • Short battery life