•  Date Published: 07 Oct 2025
    • Intel Core i5-6200U
    • Intel HD Graphics 520
    • 15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN
    • 1000GB HDD
    • 8GB RAM
    • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)

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    Pros

    • Compact and lightweight
    • Considerably better processor that increases performance and battery life
    • Decent input devices
    • The TN panel is surpisingly bright

    Cons

    • The screen uses aggressive PWM from 0 to 99% brightness (the Health-Guard profile eliminates it)
    • Spongy keyboard

    DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768, TN

    • Name
    • BOE NT156WHM-N42
    • Diagonal
    • 15.6"
    • Pixel density
    • 100.45 ppi
    • Brightness
    • 247 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 49%
    • PWM frequency
    • 220 Hz
    • Panel Type
    • TN
    • Resolution
    • 1366 x 768
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 34 inches (87 cm)
    • Contrast
    • 300:1
    • dE Color Checker
    • 8.2 3.5
    • PWM Rating
    • 1.5: (harmful)

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