Don't know which computer to buy (Lenovo)

This ultrathin beast of a convertible laptop is perfect for every business use, and, thanks to its Nvidia Quadro GPU, is a good entry-level workstation for professional 3D modeling and CAD engineers. It's Gaming-suitable as well, but you can find much less expensive and better performing alternatives for that.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Audio, Ethernet and Docking Station Support (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.83kg (extremely lightweight for workstation standards)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Engineers and other 3D professionals who need a powerful and versatile convertible laptop.
• Enterprise users who need some serious 3D graphics capabilities.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   302 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  2629 

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (77% Notebookcheck and 5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Quiet operation
• Versatility
• System performance
• The digitizer pen is already included
• Great typing experience only Lenovo can provide.

Contras:

• Relatively high system temperatures
• Glossy screen
• Overall good but unimpressive speakers.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for engineers and other 3D graphics professionals that are in need something more powerful and versatile than an iPad Pro but don't want to sacrifice portability.

You can buy right now for about 1600$ on Amazon.com

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The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E550 is one of the best entry-level business laptops ever made. It features good business performance and great keyboard and matte screen for a small price under 500$. You can also try to play some casual games during coffee breaks; just don't pretend too much from it.

Key characteristics

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Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3160 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, docking station port (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)

• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit upgrade DVD

• Weight; 2.35kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Business users that don't need too much memory intensive workloads.
• University students that want something more than a Chromebook.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 110 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   264 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11: 984

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews (82% Notebookcheck and 4.4/5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Quiet operation
• High quality casing
• Cool operation
• Long battery life
• Fast internet interfaces
• Great typing experience only Lenovo can provide.
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Fingerprint reader

Contras:

• Matte but relatively mediocre and dark display.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business user and students that need a good quality built and typing experience and don't need a lot of RAM or are willing to upgrade it soon.

You can buy right now for about 599$ on Amazon.com

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This small basic laptop is extremely cheap and lightweight (less than 1Kg). In addition it does its job of internet-browsing machine fairly well, thanks to a quad core Atom CPU. Its Long battery, small size, Inexpensive price tag and well-built chassis make the Lenovo IdeaPad 100S a top seller worldwide.

  Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, doesn't support the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI, Audio 3.5mm, microSD/SDXC/SDHC Card Reade

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 32bit

• Weight; 998g

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   302 Points

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (78% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Long battery life
• Great price
• Lightweight and fanless design
• Good build quality.

Contras:

• Mediocre screen

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a basic internet browsing pc with an extra-long battery life and good keyboard for as little bucks as possible.

You can buy right now for about 170$ on Amazon.com

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This classy business 2-In-1 Convertible has an even better keyboard dock than the Surface Pro, plus it can easily be upgraded thanks to a maintenance hatch. The Touchscreen is one of the best out there, very bright and with a very high contrast ratio. Its battery life is another great selling point and can last for an incredible amount of 15 Hours.

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Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, microHDMI, 3.5mm Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 780kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 113 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   217 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1219 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra Low 1280x720): (Barely Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got very good reviews (86% Notebookcheck and 3.5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Gorgeous display,
• Silent and fanless but powerful core m5 based design
• Great keyboard dock and its terrific Pen
• High quality chassis at an honest price
• Impressive battery life and extremely high performance for such an energy frugal processor

Contras:

• Conservative use of Turbo Boost under heavy multitasking

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a silent laptop that can become a tablet without having to sacrifice performance.

You can buy right now for about 679$ on Amazon.com

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With the ThinkPad L460, Lenovo offers an all-around business notebook that can be used for lightweight multimedia and gaming as well. The 14" Laptop features a matte FullHD display and is powered by the latest Skylake ULV processor, giving it an almost exaggerated battery life (19 Hours!). As typical from Lenovo, the keyboard is the best you can get on a laptop.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet  + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (all the best components for cabled and Wi-Fi networking)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, miniDisplayPort, Ethernet, Audio 3.5mm

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.9kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 98 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   251 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1896
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Gorgeous display
• Fast SSD based storage
• Superb keyboard and incredible battery life

Contras:

• Lack of a docking port
• Loud fans

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a powerful multimedia and 3D capable computer and an otherworldly battery life of over 23 hours.

You can buy right now for about 1069$ on Amazon.com

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The Lenovo ThinkPad E460 is one of the cheapest ThinkPads and can be a very interesting Device for both home and SME business users. With its IPS display, modern processors, and discrete AMD Graphics Card that can even appeal to gamers.

All the other classic Lenovo features, like a good case, TrackPoint, the best keyboards in the laptop world, and support for many Docking Stations are present.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Audio, SD/MMC Card Reader (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.83kg (extremely lightweight for workstation standards)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia users who are attracted by its serious and classy business style.
• Enterprise users who need some serious 3D graphics capabilities.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core:  119 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   290 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  2290 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (High 1366x768): 34 fps (Playable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 3 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Decent casing quality,
• Incredible keyboard
• Docking station compatibility,
• High performance and excellent price/performance ratio.
• Keys with backlighting
• Large keys with backlighting
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Fingerprint reader

Contras:

• Dark screen
• Non-removable battery
• Limited upgrade options

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users who are looking for a PC with a comfortable keyboard and good 3D and multimedia qualities.

You can buy right now for about 649$ on Amazon.com

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The Lenovo H50 is a complete home entertainment system based on AMD APUs and Radeon Rx Graphics. Other than great entertainment, Lenovo gives you the luxury to use, in all its glory, the famous AccuType Keyboard, the most precise and comfortable keyboard ever conceived. It's possible to have some advanced gaming on this PC thanks to the Dual Graphics Crossfire combo of its Integrated Radeon R7 and its dedicated AMD Radeon R7 240 working in parallel.

Note: this PC comes preinstalled with Windows 8.1, you will eventually need to upgrade to windows 10 to enjoy it to the fullest.

specs here:

• CPU: AMD A10-7800 3.5 GHz (3.9Ghz Turbo Core)  Quad Core 4MB L2 Cache 65W TDP
• CHIPSET: AMD A78 Socket FM2+
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1
• GPU 1 AMD Radeon R7 Integrated
• GPU 2: AMD Radeon R7 240 2GB DDR3 (Crossfire)
• STORAGE: 2TB SSHD SATA III 7.200RPM 8GB SSD Cache
• RAM: 12GB DDR3-1600 (4+2GB) Flexible channel mode
• OPTICAL DRIVE: Yes
• KEYBOARD: Lenovo AccuType
• MOUSE: Lenovo Optical Mouse
• PSU: 280W

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 61 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   239 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1698 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Low 1280x720): (Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

This ultra-low priced business PC is an interesting blast from the past! Even if this laptop features older generation hardware and software, it still is an extremely valid computer, offering roughly the performance of a 600$ laptop at almost half the price.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for cabled connectivity, sadly doesn't support the latest and fastest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio (great selection of ports for this price range)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Window 10 Professional 64bit

• Weight; 2.32kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Office/home office users that don't need to travel much but prefer the versatility of a laptop.
• Users with a tight budget in search of something more powerful than the average Braswell based Cloudbook/Convertible.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 70 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 191 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  826

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra-Low 1280x720): Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (73% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Amazing price/performance ratio
• Good cooling system
• Easy upgradability
• Matte display instead of the usual ultra-reflective monitors PCs of this price point have

Contras

• Poor battery life
• Low contrast ratio of its display, probably caused by the matte coating making it basically useless for professional photographers

Conclusion-

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for home office and small business users with a tight budget planning to use this computer mainly connected to the a/c plug. This laptop offers a lot of performance for an incredibly low price tag, defeating all of its cloudbook competitors.

You can buy right now for about 347$ on Amazon.com

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The new Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E560 is one of the best entry-level business laptops ever made, and thanks to its 6th gen Intel Core i5 processor, is even better than the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E550. It features good business performance, a great keyboard, matte screen and great all day battery life for the small price of just under 600$. You can also try to play some casual games during coffee breaks; just don't pretend too much from it.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3165 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, docking station port (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)

• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit upgrade DVD

Weight

; 2.38kg (extremely lightweight for workstation standards)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Business users that don't need too much memory intensive workloads.
• University students that want something more than a Chromebook.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core:  99 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   253 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1363 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra Low 1280x720): (Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews (83% Notebookcheck and 4.4/5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Quiet operation
• High quality casing
• Cool operation
• Long battery life
• Fast internet interfaces
• The great typing experience only Lenovo can provide

Contras:

• Matte but relatively dark and mediocre display

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users and students that need a good quality build and typing experience and don't need a lot of RAM or are willing to upgrade it soon.

You can buy right now for about 599$ on Amazon.com

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Thanks to its winning price/performance ratio and build quality, the Lenovo ThinkPad 13 2017 is one of the best choices for an entry-level business laptop! Small & Medium Enterprise users will find a powerful little office machine. The only serious drawback may be the lack of a Smart Card reader, if that's your case and you still need a business laptop under 14" it might be better for you to pay twice more for the Lenovo ThinkPad 13's main rival the HP Elitebook 820 G4.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)

• Ports: USB 3.0 Type-C, 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.43kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very lightweight travel companion, but need a good amount of processor and storage performance that can stay always cool and quiet.
• The Multimedia enthusiast, thanks to its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder this system is great for music and videos.
• Enterprise professionals not needing Smart Cards will find this PC an excellent office companion.

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7500U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with ease.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 149 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   376 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1645 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra Low 1280x720): (Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 87% on Notebookcheck.net and 5/5 Stars on Amazon this computer has an excellent rating.

Pros:

• Functional design
• High performance
• Fast SSD Storage
• Great backlight keyboard
• Low noise
• Long battery life
• Bright IPS display
• USB Type-C and Docking Port

Contras:

• Slow SD card reader
• Lack of Smart Card reader
• Limited color space for photographers
• High internal temperatures

Conclusion

The Acer Travelmate P449 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful and portable small office machine.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 300 is a 10.1" x2 entry Level Windows convertible Cloudbook/Tablet with a whooping 64GB of Storage!

This device is completely fanless and silent, it has a good IPS screen and offers a very innovative keyboard dock. Overall it is a Great for doing office business on the go.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)

• Ports: microUSB 2.0, USB 2.0, microHDMI, Audio, microSD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 32bit

• Weight; 1.2kg

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  197 

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck) and 3.8/5 Stars on Amazon

Pros:

• IPS screen
• Silent operation
• 64GB internal Storage

Contras:

• Lack of USB 3.0
• Bad speakers

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office workers looking for a Windows alternative to the iPad Pro. 

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The Lenovo Ideapad Miix 310 is the successor of the Miix 300. The main difference is the upgrade to newer Intel Atom "Cherry Trail" line of processors. Overall, this PC isn't changed a lot: it still features a 10,1" glossy touchscreen, is fanless and enough for most office tasks, and still has the same unusual keyboard dock.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for internet browsing - of course, being a cheap cloudbook, it doesn't reach top internet speed)

• Ports: microUSB 2.0, 2xUSB 2.0, microHDMI, Audio, microSD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 32bit

• Weight; 1.1kg

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  333

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck) and 3.2/5 Stars on Amazon

Pros:

• IPS screen
• Silent operation
• Small footprint
• 64GB internal Storage

Contras:

• Lack of USB 3.0
• Slightly uncomfortable to hold in tablet mode

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office workers looking for a Windows alternative to the iPad Pro. 

You can buy it for 280$ on Amazon

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The Lenovo Yoga 720 is a beautiful 13.3" convertible: it features a sturdy and stylish chassis and probably has the convertible world's strongest hinges available. The keyboard is standard Lenovo quality, which means excellent and comfortable. The only flaw is the lack of many common external ports, especially the SD Card reader. This PC is great for consumers and business alike.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi Tri-Band a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: USB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.2kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   334 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1548 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra Low 1280x720): 40 fps (Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: Unplayable at any setting
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: Unplayable at any setting

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 86% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Classy design
• Flawless finish
• Good keyboard
• Firm 360° hinges
• Bright display with good viewing angles
• Versatility
• Dual Thunderbolt 3
• Fingerprint reader
• Standard USB 3.0 with quick charge
• Excellent battery life
• Good performance
• Superfast SSD
• Optional Active Pen

Contras:

• Loudness
• Bad microphone
• Lack of SD Card and Video Outputs

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a small, stylish convertible with almost no compromises other than ports selection.

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The Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKB is a beautiful 14" convertible! It features a sturdy and stylish chassis (gold and rose gold options are available), the keyboard is standard Lenovo quality, which means excellent and comfortable, the only drawback are the up and down arrow keys that are half size, not unlike most HP laptops. The lack of ports of its predecessors has finally been solved with this model, making this 360° Ultrabook even more of a great choice for consumers and businesses alike.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB Type-C 3.0, Audio, HDMI

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.7kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 124 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   289 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1518 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra-Low 1280x720): (Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
  
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 81% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Aluminum and plastic hybrid chassis
• Very good touchpad and keyboard
• Active pen support
• Cool and quiet operation
• Good battery life

Contras:

• CPU throttling due to the 9W low custom TDP (the i5-7200U is designed to use up to 15W)
• The display touchscreen layer limits the color reproduction
• The backlight causing some flickering
• USB 3.0 Type-C instead of Thunderbolt 3
• Relatively slow 1x1 Wi-Fi ac

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking for a stylish and reliable convertible with almost no serious compromises.

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