Don't know which computer to buy (3.0 to 3.9Ghz)

If you are a gamer or a person that needs a strong machine and you are not sure what is the best computer to buy, consider Dell Vostro. The Dell Vostro 15 5568 is a low priced and visually pleasing upper entry-level business PC, packing some more multimedia power, thanks to its dedicated graphics (Nvidia GeForce 940MX GDDR5), great for those occasional gaming moments at home or during breaks. The Dell Vostro 15 5568 is a well-balanced, powerful and reactive notebook.

Even if very good, this computer may not be for everyone: heavy typists and digital artists are indeed better served by laptops from Lenovo or HP, since those brands usually offer much better keyboards and displays, with higher contrast and better viewing angles.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8111/8168 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, Ethernet, Audio, HDMI, VGA, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 42Wh Li-Ion

• Weight: 1.9kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 147 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   342 Points

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11 Overall: 2766

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Thief: (Very Low 1280x720): 43fps (Playable)
  
• Dragon Age: Inquisition (Medium 1366x768): 42fps (Playable)
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Good system performance that goes beyond office requirements
• upgradability
• easy maintenance (nowadays this is an extremely rare feature

Contras:

• Limited contrast ratio and viewing angle
• Bad keyboard for heavy typists
• mediocre speakers

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office users not in need of typing often but valuing the extra multimedia punch the Dell Vostro 15 5568 can offer.

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The 2017 version of the Microsoft Surface Pro is a stylish convertible featuring a passively cooled Intel Core i5-7300U (15W) instead of the usual Intel core m series, making it one of the most powerful silent laptops in the market! The cameras are very good and support Windows Hello and the touchscreen is bright, with high contrast and excellent color coverage.

The battery life is impressive! It easily beats the older Surface Pro 4 with Intel Core m3 (only 4.5W) and is proof that Microsoft can even beat Apple in power management optimizations.

The only serious drawback of the Surface Pro 2017 is the lack of the modern USB-Type C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, making it incompatible with most generic USB Type-C Docking stations. 

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card

• Ports: USB 3.0, DisplayPort, Docking Station Port, 3.5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Webcam: 5MPx

• Rear Camera: 8MPx

• Battery: 45Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 141 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   334 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1280x720): 32 fps (Playable)
• Thief: (Unplayable)
  
• The Witcher 3: (Unplayable)
• Rise of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 90% (Notebookcheck) and 4.1/5 Stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• Solid chassis design
• Noiseless
• Very long battery life (up to 17 hours in idle)
• Good camera which supports Windows Hello
• Very good microphone
• Bright display with sRGB color space coverage
• Quick charging
• Incredible performance...

Contras:

• ... In short bursts
• no USB Type-C
• Type Cover and Surface Pen are sold separately

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for enterprise employees and photo/video creatives especially valuing silence.

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The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 is HP Inc.'s current flagship for businesses. This PC packs awe-inspiring build quality and a powerful 15W Intel Core i5-7300U inside an extra thin chassis that, unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017, doesn't throttle down its performance under normal use.

Being HP no.1 Business computer it features all the most recent security features, from TPM 2.0 to SureStart to HP's latest invention, the Privacy display!

The battery life is impressive; it can last up to 23 hours! The user can theoretically use this laptop unplugged for an entire long haul flight to the other side of the world, and still have some spare battery life!

The only real drawback is the price. At almost 1600$ it is quite expensive, and you can even go towards the 2000$ price point for the rare 512GB model, but since this computer is probably the best business notebook in the market, it is totally worth every single penny.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card + HP lt4132 4G LTE Modem

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, Audio, HDMI, microSD Card Reader, SmartCard reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 57Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.3kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 144 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   346 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1610 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): 31 fps (Barely Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Medium 1366x768): 31fps (Barely Playable)
• The Witcher 3: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck) and 4.5/5 Stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• Everything but...

Contras:

• ... Lack of maintenance hatch and...
• ... Dark display

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional.

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The HP Elite x2 1012 G2 is HP Inc.'s current flagship detachable for businesses. This PC packs awe-inspiring build quality and a powerful 15W Intel Core i5-7300U inside an extra thin tablet chassis that, unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017, doesn't throttle down its performance too much under normal use.

Being HP's no.1 business detachable notebook, it features all the most recent security features, from TPM 2.0 to SureStart to HP's latest invention, the Privacy display!

The battery life is good at around 15 hours of runtime, but can't really match its bigger brother's, the HP EliteBook 1030 x360 G2 (23+ hours!).

The only real drawbacks are the high surface temperatures (don't use this pc on your lap!) and its price of almost 1500$, which is quite expensive! You can even go towards the 2000$ price point for the rare 512GB model... but since this computer is probably the best business detachable notebook in the market; the steep price is totally worth every single penny.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card + HP lt4132 4G LTE Modem

• Ports: SIM Card Socket, microSD Card Reader, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, 3.5mm Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 47Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.2kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   322 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1646 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium Detail @1366x768): 32 fps (Barely Playable with some serious occasional stuttering)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider (Ultra Low Detail @1280x720): 20 fps (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Everything but...

Contras:

• ... High price and...
• ... High temperatures Development

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional.

You can buy the HP Elite x2 1012 G2 on Amazon

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The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA has a perfect build and is a good traveling companion due to its lightweight. Prolific writers will be happy to hear about the good keyboard.

The performance is pretty good and the 15W Intel Core i5-7200U processor doesn't throttle too often in real word scenarios

The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA also has other big advantages over the competition: it being silent yet air cooled, and its being much cheaper than most competitors are.

At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal!

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 Type C, Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Battery: 39Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   302 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1743 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): 31 fps (Barely Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Low 1366x768): 41fps (Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Stylish design
• Light weight
• Good contrast ratio if compared to most TN displays
• Silence
• Keys with backlighting
• Large keys with backlighting
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Fingerprint reader

Contras:

• Unstable and wobbling base
• CPU throttling due to thermal limitations
• lack of SD Card reader
• TN (a.k.a. bad) like viewing angles due to SureView technology
• Lack of ports
• Overly reflective display

Conclusion

At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal! A cheaper, yet still high end looking alternative to the competition.

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The Razer Blade 2017 is one of the best gaming laptop lineups in the market, and its fully configurable RGB keyboard backlight is one of Razer's most distinctive selling features.

The Razer Blade 2017 was released just in time for the 2017 holiday season; this new version features a full HD or 4K display, a 7th gen Intel Core i7-7700HQ quad core Kaby Lake processor and the much loved Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card.

The Razer Blade's main drawback is the loudness of its cooling system. It would be the perfect Windows alternative to the high end MacBook Pro if only it weren’t so excessivly loud!

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Killer Wireless AC Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, Audio, HDMI, DisplayPort

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Battery: 70Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.9kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 146 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   747 Points (Great score for an extremely powerful CPU)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  16050 (High score, perfect for gaming)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 86% (Notebookcheck) and 3.8/5 Stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• Rigid, thin, sleek and high quality metal chassis
• Great Wi-Fi performance
• Very good 4K display
• Thunderbolt 3 and HDMI 2.0 ports

Contras:

• Fingerprint magnet
• Very loud under gaming sessions
• No SD Card reader
• Short battery life

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any gamer enthusiast looking for the most powerful compact gaming laptop as possible.

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The HP Z238 is an entry-level workstation desktop PC designed for creative professionals that don't need powerful 3D graphics capabilities.

The combo of the powerful quad core Intel Core i5-7500 and integrated HD Graphics 630 help this workstation being a valid companion to every serious photo/video editor.

The Z238 has been especially designed for heavy duty CPU and 2D graphics computations and, like all HP Workstations, has been thoroughly tested under extreme conditions.

This compact workstation is fully modular and easily upgradable, and if you need an inexpensive yet powerful, mainly used for 2D creativity workstation that will last in time, the HP Z238 is probably the best solution on the market.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 3xDisplayPort, Serial, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 4xUSB 3.0, 6xUSB 2.0, RJ-45, 4x Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points (Excellent score)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1914 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

At just 715$, the HP Z238 is a total deal and thanks to its modularity and expandability, a seemingly perfect entry into the creatives workstation world.

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The EliteBook x360 1020 G2 is a great example of the merging between sleek consumer designs and feature-heavy business configurations. It's inarguably faster and thinner than older the 1020 G1, but not without some cutbacks that longtime EliteBook owners may lament like the lack of docking station, TrackPoint or ports selection.

The jump from the 4.5W Intel Core M5-5Y75 to the more powerful 15W Intel Core i7-7600U (at this time the most powerful dual core mobile Intel Processor to date) is one if not the main benefit of this new revision.   

The EliteBook x360 1020 G2 has also display features found on no other business notebook of its size! It even includes the option for a bright 120 Hz 700 nit panel. HP SureView (Which dims the screen to other people passing by to keep the user's work safe from unwanted viewers) is the other exclusive feature but, sadly, there are some strange characteristics regarding brightness at certain viewing angles and a slightly grainy glossy display. Nonetheless, users who are accustomed to carrying dongles and adapters can equally exploit the benefits of both laptop and tablet mode and will not be disappointed with this admittedly attractive business machine.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4,0 + USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

• Ports: 2xThunderbolt 3, HDMI, 3.5 Audio Jack

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 161 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   353 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1842 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium Detail @1366x768): 32 fps (Barely Playable with some serious occasional stuttering)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider (Ultra Low Detail @1280x720): 20 fps (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 89% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Lightweight and portable
• Spectre inspired design looks great
• Strong and durable chassis for its size
• Military Standard Certifications
• Many security features both software and hardware
• Extremely bright display with excellent outdoor visibility
• Good Surface temperatures under load
• Awesome Bang & Olufsen speaker system
• Fast NVMe SSD from Samsung
• CPU Performance mostly consistent with limited throttling only under extreme multi core loads
• SureView display + NFC
• Great keyboard feedback
• Silent for a dual fan system (at least at idle)

Contras:

• SureView causes low display contrast and is thus useless for photo/video editing
• No dedicated mouse keys or TrackPoint
• Wacom Pens are supported but not bundled
• TN (a.k.a. bad) like viewing angles due to SureView technology
• Lack of ports
• Trackpad is too sticky due to its glass material
• Can be too thin doesn't feel as sturdy as the EliteBook 700/800 series
• Screen flickers at brightness under 99%
• Jumps from silent to extremely loud under gaming (Thankfully most of the target users won't notice)
• Screen Backlight Bleeding
• Multi Core speed is good but not that great and can be as slow as the older Intel Core i7-6500U under Cinebench R15
• Electronic and Coil Noise
• No 4K 120hz Option

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional that is accustomed to bring loads of adapters, which also values design and security.

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If you are looking for the best compact desktop workstation computer to buy, for the least amount of money you are willing to spare, you should definitively buy the HP Z240 SFF. The HP Z240 is a great starting machine for creatives and 2D CAD engineers and beyond since it can be easily expanded with a vast selection of powerful Nvidia Quadro Graphics Cards for all the most advanced CAD and Computing Needs.

If you need a powerful and reliable computer but don't have budget for the bigger and expensive Xeon based workstation this might be the right PC for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 4x Audio Jacks (2x Front, 2x Back), 2xPS/2, 8xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, 2xDisplayPort, DVI-D

• Optical Drive: DVD+-RW Drive

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

 Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (Excellent single core score)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points (Great Multi-Core score but still relatively entry-level for Workstation standards)

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11 Overall:    1865 (Good score for integrated graphics standards, you should absolutely install a Nvidia Quadro for serious CAD)

Reviews on other sites

This model has just been recently released and there are no other reviews othet than this one at the moment.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• solid build quality
• can be expanded
• PS/2 Ports for legacy peripherals
• excellent video editing machine
• Power Supply Unit with 92% efficiency

Contras:

• only 4GB of RAM
• not suitable for 3D computing from the start

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking to dive into the workstation world for the first time.

You can buy the HP Z240 on Amazon.

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If you are looking for the best desktop workstation computer to buy, for the least amount of money you are willing to spare, you should definitively buy the HP Z240 Micro Tower. The HP Z240 is a great starting machine for creatives and 2D CAD engineers and beyond since it can be easily expanded with a vast selection of powerful Nvidia Quadro Graphics Cards for all the most advanced CAD and Computing Needs.

If you need a powerful and reliable computer but don't have the budget for the more expensive Xeon/Quadro based workstation this might be the right PC for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 4x Audio Jacks (2x Front, 2x Back), 2xPS/2, 8xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, 2xDisplayPort, DVI-D

• Optical Drive: DVD+-RW Drive

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

 Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (Excellent single core score)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points (Great Multi-Core score but still relatively entry-level for Workstation standards)

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11 Overall:    1868 (Good score for integrated graphics standards, you should absolutely install a Nvidia Quadro for serious CAD)

Reviews on other sites

This model has just been recently released and there are no other reviews othet than this one at the moment.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• solid build quality
• can be expanded
• PS/2 Ports for legacy peripherals
• excellent video editing machine
• Power Supply Unit with 92% efficiency
• Fast Storage

Contras:

• only 4GB of RAM
• not suitable for 3D computing from the start

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking to dive into the workstation world for the first time.

You can buy the HP Z240 Micro Tower on Amazon.

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The Acer Predator G6-710 in an unstoppable war machine!

This giant is ready to defeat your enemies and offer you the best gaming experience in FullHD. The last technology is embedded here, like a powerful Quad Core Intel Core i5-6600K, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 Graphics, the proprietary Acer IceTunnel cooling system and many other functions exclusively dedicated to gaming.

Full Specs here:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K Quad Core 3.5Ghz (3.9Ghz Turbo Boost) 6MB L3 Cache 91W TDP
• CHISPET: Intel Z170 Express
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 2GB GDDR5
• RAM: 8GB DDR4-2133 Single Channel
• STORAGE: 1TB SSHD 5400 RPM 8GB SSD Cache
• AUDIO: Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi
• CONNECTIVITY: 2xUSB 2.0, 6xUSB 3.0, 6xAudio 3.5mm, Ethernet, 2xDVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0
• KEYBOARD: Acer Keyboard USB
• MOUSE: ACER Mouse USB
• PSU: 730W
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit

This Gaming Desktop has an attractive futuristic design. Many programmable LEDs are visible through the chassis.

This advanced gaming PC hosts a powerful 6th gen Intel Core i7, a powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 and DDR4 memory almost twice as fast as the old DDR3, plus all the ASUS technologies like SonicMaster, GameAlive and Aegis II are present in this computer.

Full Specs ahead:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 (Skylake-S) 3,4-4Ghz 4 Cores / 8 Threads 9MB Cache 64bit 65W TDP
• CHIPSET: Intel H170
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 2GB GDDR5
• RAM: 16GB DDR4-2133 (Dual Channel)
• STORAGE: 1TB SATA III 7200RPM Hard Drive
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi n
• CONNECTIVITY: HDMI, VGA, 6-In-1 Smart Card Reader, Ethernet, 10xUSB 2,0, 4xUSB 3.1, 2xAudio 3,5mm, 
• OPTICAL DRIVE: Yes
• PSU: 300W
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit

The Acer Aspire At3-710 is a good all-around multimedia PC. It features a powerful 6th Gen Intel Core i7 (which is great for video or photo editing), 8GB DDRL-1600 and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 Graphics Card, giving this desktop a decent gaming performance at medium settings.

Specs here:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 (Skylake-S) 3,4-4Ghz 4 Cores / 8 Threads 9MB Cache 64bit 65W TDP
• CHIPSET: Intel H110
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 w/4GB DDR3
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet  + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac/Bluetooth 4.0
• RAM: 8GB DDR3L-1600 Single Channel
• STORAGE: 1TB SATA III 7.200RPM Hard Drive
• CONNECITIVITY: DVI, HDMI, SD Card Reader, 4xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, Ethernet, 4xAudio 3.5mm, 
• OPTICAL DRIVE: Yes
• KEYBOARD: Acer Keyboard
• MOUSE: Acer Mouse
• PSU: 300W
• Operating System; Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit

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)

The Dell OptiPlex is a powerful, versatile, ultra compact and energy efficient business desktop. This PC is great for the enterprise world and features all major security options like Full Data Encryption.

Full Specs here:

• CPU: Intel Core i3-4160T 3,1 Ghz, Dual Core / Quad Threaded 3MB L3 Cache 37W TDP
• CHIPSET: Intel H81
• GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400 Integrated
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet
• RAM: 4GB DDR3-1600 Single Channel
• STORAGE: 500GB Hard Drive
• CONNECTIVITY: DisplayPort, VGA, Ethernet,  6xUSB 2.0, 2xUSB 3.0, Audio 3,5mm Jack
• PSU: 65W
• KEYBOARD: Dell Standard Keyboard
• MOUSE: Dell Optical Mouse
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional + Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 125 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   316 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  721

This impressive thin & light convertible packs an impressive amount of fast, flash based storage and great performance, thanks to its fast Intel core i7 processor (passively cooled!), making it one of the best 12" multimedia convertibles around and, while in tablet mode, one of the most powerful tablet PCs ever made.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1(the Acer Aspire Switch 12, like most convertible PCs, lacks cabled Ethernet interface but has all the latest tech for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Connectivity: 2x USB 3.0, Docking Station, 3,5mm Audio, microSD card reader (limited connectivity that can be greatly expanded thanks to a docking station)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 87/100 (87% on Notebookcheck) this computer has a great rating.

Pros:

• High performance
• Immense and blazing fast SSD storage
• Impressive fanless cooling system that makes it completely silent
• Gorgeous display
• Good webcam

Contras:

• Average speakers
• Short battery life under heavy load

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Professional Photo e Video Editors looking for a valid and powerful tablet/PC hybrid.
• Multimedia Enthusiasts that are not really into computer gaming will find this PC very interesting.

Conclusion

The Acer One Switch 12 is an extremely versatile PC and one of the absolute best and most powerful convertibles in the market as of July 2016.

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The Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition is a powerful and relatively lightweight gaming laptop. This laptop features a great matte 4K IPS display and a GeForce GTX 960M graphics card that, in combination with high performance Quad Core 6th gen Core i7 from intel, is great for high detail gaming and for all your applications and multimedia tasks. The combination of a fast 512GB SSD, together with a large 1TB Hard Disk, offers awesome storage performance and size.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Qualcomm Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: USB 2.0, 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort Ethernet, 3,5mm Audio Jack, Thunderbolt 3 (great selection of ports! Almost workstation like...)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.3kg (as most gaming laptops it is a bit heavy)

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 4/5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• High quality chassis
• Superb keyboard
• Ultra-high speed Thunderbolt 3 port
• High contrast 4K IPS screen with perfect viewing angle and matte coating
• Great multimedia and gaming performance
• Outstanding price/performance ratio

Contras:

• Extremely difficult upgradability

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for every multimedia and gaming enthusiast in search of a portable and powerful do-it-all machine with an outstanding battery life and performance at a relatively low price.

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The Asus G501VW is a powerful and lightweight gaming laptop. This laptop features a great matte FullHD IPS display, a GeForce GTX 960M graphics card that, in combination with high performance Quad Core 6th gen Core i7 from intel, is great for high detail gaming and for all your applications and multimedia tasks. The combination of a fast 128GB SSD, together with a large 1TB Hard Disk offers awesome storage performance and size. This Laptop is a valid alternative to the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Gaming Edition if you are looking for something equivalent but more light and portable.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (this PC lacks Ethernet and has only Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm Audio Jack, Thunderbolt 3 (great selection of ports! Almost workstation like...)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (84% Notebookcheck).

Pros:

• High quality chassis
• Superb keyboard
• Ultra-high speed Thunderbolt 3 port
• High contrast FullHD IPS screen with perfect viewing angle and matte coating
• Great multimedia and gaming performance and outstanding price/performance ratio

Contras:

• Lack of LAN Ethernet Port

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a good choice for gaming enthusiast in search of a portable and powerful do-it-all machine with an outstanding battery life and performance that is a bit less heavy and portable than the competition.

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The 2016's Pavilion 17 Touch is a mix between a multimedia notebook and a gaming notebook. It's more powerful than what its simple yet stylish plastic and metal design would otherwise suggest, and its excellent cooling system can cool all this laptop's powerful components with ease. The Pavilion 17 Touch 2016 is a valid competitor for the crown of most stylish and modern looking gaming laptop on the market.

Key Specifications

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (average selection of ports nothing exceptional)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 3kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 148 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   672 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  5775

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 76% (76% on Notebookcheck and 4.5/5 Stars on Amazon) this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Excellent performance
• Keyboard backlighting
• Amazing screen
• Extremely long battery life
• Keys with backlighting
• Presence of a DVD Drive

Contras:

• Rigidity of the display lid
• Lack of USB ports
• Poor touchpad

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Gamers that want a lot of performance in a less aggressive and more stylish design.
• Professional Photographers and Video Editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with an almost full SRGB coverage.

Conclusion

If you are a gamer looking for something more modern and classy than the average gaming laptop and you don't need a lot of USB ports this may be the right choice for you, but if you are looking for more ports connectivity at a slightly higher price the MSI Prestige P70 may be a better choice.

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The 2016's Pavilion 15 Touch is a mix between a multimedia notebook and a gaming notebook. It's more powerful than what its simple yet stylish plastic and metal design would otherwise suggest, and its excellent cooling system can cool all this laptop's powerful components with ease.  The Pavilion 15 Touch 2016 is a valid competitor for the crown of MSI Prestige PE60 for the most stylish and modern looking gaming laptop on the market.

Key Specifications

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (average selection of ports nothing exceptional)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 3kg

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 80% (70% on Notebookcheck and 4.5/5 Stars on Amazon) this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Excellent performance
• Keyboard backlighting
• Amazing screen
• Extremely long battery life

Contras:

• Lack of rigidity of the display lid
• Lack of USB ports
• Poor touchpad

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Gamers that want a lot of performance in a less aggressive and more stylish design.
• Professional Photographers and Video Editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with an almost full SRGB coverage.

Conclusion

If you are a gamer looking for something more modern and classy than the average gaming laptop and you don't need a lot of USB ports this may be the right choice for you, but if you are looking for more ports connectivity at a slightly higher price, the MSI Prestige P60 may be a better choice.

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If you are an engineer looking for a laptop that is capable of running all your advanced CAD projects with ease without breaking your back, The HP Zbook 15 G3 can be your ideal choice.

This mobile workstation is incredibly thin and light for workstation standards (less than 3kg) and packs the incredible power of the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 processor combined with a powerful, CAD/Maya/3D Studio+ optimized, mid-range professional 3D accelerator from Nvidia (Quadro M1000M).

Like all HP Z series computers, the system has been tested with military standards MIL-810 for working in extreme conditions of heat and humidity.

The system can, of course, run modern videogames pretty well, but if you are a gamer it may be better for you to save your bucks and buy the equivalent HP Pavilion 15 Touch , since it can offer about the same level of gaming performance at a much lower price.

Key Specifications

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)

• Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4, VGA, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (Awesome connectivity!)

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

• Weight; 2.6kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Engineers and 3D modeling professionals looking for a powerful and portable device.
• Gamers that want a lot of performance in a less aggressive and more stylish design.
• Professional Photographers and Video Editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with an almost full SRGB coverage.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 4.5/5 stars (4.5/5 Stars on LaptopMag) this computer has an above-average rating.

Key points mentioned in the reviews & our take on them:

• Not surprisingly, this model gets a lot of praise for its excellent performance, for being one of the most lightweight workstations ever made, and its stylish and classy design.

• LaptopMag criticizes the excellent, but a bit too dim display, and its relatively high temperatures near the cooling vents.

Conclusion

The HP Zbook 15 G3 is one of the best workstations on the market, if you are a professional 3D graphics artist and you can tolerate the high operating temperatures, you will find a classy and powerful travel companion, if you just plan to play videogames you should definitely buy the similar HP Pavilion 15 Touch instead.

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The Macbook 12 (2016) is more stylish than ever, and before The HP Spectre 13 (2016) was, the thinnest and the most lightweight laptop ever conceived. This small laptop is ideal for whoever prefers the Apple ecosystem and desires a stylish but yet powerful ultraportable notebook.

This model features a more powerful Intel Core m7-6Y75 Processor clocked at up to 3,1Ghz that is the most powerful of the Core mx series, Sadly, the Storage is the same 256GB SSD as the basic m3-6Y30 model.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (everything you need for and Wi-Fi connectivity at maximum speed)

• Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 3.5mm Audio, miniDisplayPort (The big limit of the Macbook its connectivity, fortunately the connectivity can be expanded thanks to the USB-C port that can power and connect various docking stations)

• Operating system: Apple OS X 11.11 El Capitan

• Weight; 927g (!)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia enthusiasts that like or need to travel a lot.
• Thanks to the Intel HD Graphics 515's QuickSync video encoder/decoder and the Macbook's gorgeous screen, Professional Digital photo/video editors will find the Macbook 2016 an ideal travel companion.

Reviews on other sites

This model got great reviews (91% Notebookcheck and an average of 4.8 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Outstanding "Retina" (Ultra HD) screen
• Precise Force TouchPad
• Impressive Beats Audio Speakers
• Build quality
• Silent operation

Contras:

• Lack of ports (that can be solved with an external USB-Type C Dockstation),
• Mediocre keyboard
• Slightly lower single core performance (but much higher graphics and multicore performance) compared to the 2015 model

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer ideal for every traveling multimedia enthusiast who prefers the "Apple Ecosystem" to Windows, and Professional Video/Photo editors will find its gorgeous display irresistible.

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The AMD based HP Pavilion lineup has just been refreshed with the latest AMD "Bristol Ridge" processors! With its price tag of just 550$/619€, Quad Core Processor and AMD Dual Graphics, The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for anyone entering into the world of multimedia and gaming computers.

The low price suggests this PC has also some flaws... like the mediocre battery life and the necessity of keeping the Graphic drivers constantly up to date to get the most performance in games, especially the ones not designed with AMD Dual Graphics in mind. Thankfully HP choose swisely what to sacrifice and the overall system performance leaves a good impression.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Realtek RTL 8723BE Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - both LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as they both are limited to 100 Mbit/s)

• Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader, DVD Drive (pretty good selection of ports, especially because this model features a good old DVD Drive)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia enthusiasts and gamers who want to save as much money as possible without compromises and to be able to get some extra performance, thanks to the laptop's AMD Dual Graphics technology and future driver updates.
• Users and/or programmers of OpenCL based applications.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 75% at notebookcheck this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Extremely high performance for such a low price tag.

• Features a decent matte fullHD display instead of the more common HD glossy screen we are used to see.

• Blazing fast SSD storage,unheard of at 550$.
• Contrary to what most AMD haters will say, this PC is always cool & quiet.

Contras:

• Tricky to open the chassis, but you probably won't need it if not to install more storage.
• No USB 3.1/Thunderbolt 3. Well.. After all, it is just a 550$ PC! You can't expect this expensive technology to be featured in anything less than 1000$.
• Mediocre battery life. (yes this is really bad and the only real serious issue, even with the display set at ultra-low brightness the battery drains up very quickly!)

Conclusion

The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for everyone who wants to enter into the videogamer and multimedia world. For its price of 550$, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. As a plus, every future driver updates from AMD will make this laptop even more performant, thanks to the newly added crossfire profiles. A very well balanced laptop at a great price just be prepared to use the AC charger very, very often!

If you live in Europe, you can buy this computer on Amazon.

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The HP Envy 15t-as133cl is a cheaper, yet still extremely well built alternative to the more higher-end HP Spectre series. This PC is more lightweight and thinner than before, while packing extremely good performance thanks to its "Kaby Lake" 7th Gen Intel core i7. This PC is good for both office work and basic multimedia workloads. The limited RGB color coverage means it is a bad choice for professional photo/video editors.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

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

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.23kg

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.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need 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.
• The small & medium business user who doesn't need Windows 10 Professional.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4:(Low 1366x768) (Barely Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider:(Low 1366x768) (Barely playable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 79%(Notebookcheck.net) this computer has a good rating.

Pros:

• Compact and study chassis
• M.2 + 2.5" SATA III Slots for SSD and Hard Drive
• Impressive CPU Performance
• Good IPS panel
• Good battery life
• USB Type-C

Contras:

• Pulsating fan behavior under stress due to thermal throttling
• Inaccurate RGB reproduction caused by the touch layer
• Poor touchpad
• No dedicated graphics
• Lack of thunderbolt 3

Conclusion

The HP ENVY 15-as113nl Ultrabook is a great choice if you are looking for great style & portability for as little money as possible without sacrificing application performance and features.

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The Dell Alienware 13 R3 is the best and most powerful 13" windows PC to date! Sure, this PC is much heavier than most 13,3" laptops and really, really expensive, but by looking at the overall specs, you will soon realize this PC is top quality! Recomended to anyone willing to pay ~1800$ (especially hardcore gamers) thanks to its high-end Quad core 7th Gen core i7-7700HQ and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Graphics!

Other characteristics

• Networking; Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet + Killer Wireless-AC Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, 2xDisplayPort, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.46kg

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is, as of early 2017, the most powerful mobile CPU. This quad core/ octa threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with no problems.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion, but need an impressive amount of performance.
• "Core" Gamers: This machine is a video games enthusiast's dream!
• The Multimedia enthusiast, thanks to its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder this system is great for music and videos.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   762 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  10805

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra 1080P.): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Ultra 1080P.): (Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Ultra 1080P.): (Playable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck.net), this computer has an excellent rating and ranks at #1 in the Top 10 Gaming Laptops.

Pros:

• Compact and study chassis
• Amazing OLED Touchscreen
• Overall performance
• Good keyboard with backlight
• Connectivity, upgradability
• Fast storage
• Thunderbolt 3
• Basically everything!

Contras:

• Weight
• Lack of SD Card Reader

Conclusion

If you are a gamer/power user looking for the best laptop under 14" well.... with the Alienware 13 R3 you may have found your ideal PC.

You can buy it on Amazon.

The Acer Travelmate is a good entry-level solution for business professionals. It offers good performance for a good price in an attractive, yet weakly built chassis.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, 3xUSB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, SD Card Reader, 3.5mm audio, Smart Card

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 2kg

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-6500U is still one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with ease.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need 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.
• Young professionals will find this PC an excellent entry into the office world.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Low 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 80% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a good rating.

Pros:

• Portability
• Great keyboard and display
• Good battery life
• Excellent connectivity
• Quiet & cool operation

Contras:

• Poor build quality
• Conservative cooling system that may cause heavy CPU throttling at full load
• Relatively inaccurate fingerprint reader and poor touchpad

Conclusion

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

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The newly released HP Probook 650 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 Probook 650 G2. Other than this nothing else changed and the HP Probook 650 remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: Yes

• Weight; 2.31kg

 Application Performance

The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find this PC an excellent companion.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Low 1366x768) (Playable)
• Battlefield 4 : (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Bright matte FullHD display
• Quiet cooling system,
• Docking and serial ports
• USB Type-C and great keyboard

Contras:

• Display that, even if very bright, has a very low contrast ratio
• Lack of keyboard backlight

Conclusion

The HP Probook 650 G3 is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 1050$ on Amazon.

The HP Elitebook 820 G4 is much probably the best 12,5" enterprise notebook available as of early 2017! This PC packs in flawless build quality, excellent performance thanks to its 7th gen Intel Core i7-7500U and a blazing fast NVMe SSD (Solid State Drive) storage, a great display (especially for HP standards), input devices that are optimal for prolific typists, ultra-long battery life (more than 22 hours in idle!!) and excellent expandability. The HP Elitebook 820 G4 has no flaws, apart from it being extremely expensive at well over 1700$ and up to 2100$ with 512GB SSD and 4G LTE connectivity.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs).

• Webcam: HP TrueVision HD

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, SIM, Smart Card, Fingerprint Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: No

• Weight; 1.26kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find in this PC the perfect companion.

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7500U is the second most powerful 15W CPU made by Intel. This dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through all the common business workloads with ease.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 139 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   329 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1645

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Medium 1366x768) (Barely Playable)
• Tomb Raider: (Medium 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Medium 1366x768): (Barely Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 88% on Notebookcheck.net this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Bright matte IPS FullHD display
• Quiet cooling system
• Ultra-fast SSD storage
• USB Type-C
• Sturdy build quality
• Good input devices
• 4G LTE Modem support
• Ultra-long battery life
• 3 years warranty

Contras:

• Steep price tag

Conclusion

The HP Elitebook 820 G4 is the perfect choice for every enterprise professional that is looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 1750$ on Amazon.

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The Gigabyte P55W v7 is a great choice if you are looking for an high end gaming laptop at a relatively cheap price. The corners cut by Gigabyte to lower the computer's price has been chosen very wisely and everything needed by the average gamer, like e.g. high end graphics, quad core processor and lots of RAM and storage, are all here.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, 3,5mm audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader.

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit.

• Weight; 2.63kg

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ is, as of early 2017, the most powerful mobile CPU. This quad core / octa threaded processor is capable of blazing through every type of workload with no problems at all.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion, but need an impressive amount of performance.
• "Core" Gamers: This machine is a video games enthusiast's dream!
• The Multimedia enthusiast: Thanks to its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder, this system is great for music and videos.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra 1920x1080): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Ultra 1920x1080): (Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Ultra 1920x1080): (Playable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck.net and 4.7/5.0 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.

Pros:

• Impeccable build and sturdy chassis
• Long battery life
• Lot of gaming power for a cheap price
• Good keyboard
• USB 3.1 Type- C Port
• Great matte IPS display from LG

Contras:

• Loud
• Relatively slow SSD if compared to the competition
• Lack of Thunderbolt 3 Connector

Conclusion

If you are a gamer/power user, looking for the best bang for the bucks the Gigabyte P55W v7 may be your ideal PC.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The Asus Zenbook UX310UQ is a classy compact multimedia laptop in the 13.3" form factor. This computer offers the right balance of sturdiness and performance coupled with an immense amount of storage space (1.5TB) for your movies, music and games, all in a lightweight and compact form factor. Typical from ASUS the price/performance ratio is extremely good at "just" 1200$!

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Webcam: 720P HD

• Ports: USB 3.0, USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 2.0, HDMI SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Optical Drive: No

• Weight; 1.45kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and multimedia features.
• Multimedia enthusiasts looking for lots of storage for their movies, music and games.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Medium 1366x768) (Playable)
  

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck,net this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Good battery life
• Good IPS panel
• Elegant and lightweight chassis with good choice of materials
• Overall performance
• Gigantic amount of storage
• Good variety of ports, especially for the inclusion of an USB 3.1 Type-C connector
• Free ASUS bag bundled with the laptop

Contras:

• Moderate thermal throttling under extreme loads
• Good, but just average for gaming, graphics card

Conclusion

The ASUS Zenbook UX310UQ, thanks to its lightweight build and powerful components, is a great compact multimedia laptop at an unbeatable price!

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The newly released HP ProBook 640 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 ProBook 640 G2. Other than this, nothing else changed, and the HP Probook 640 still remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: Yes

• Weight; 1.95kg

The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.

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 (Low 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 86% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Fast NVMe SSD Storage
• Quiet cooling system
• Docking port
• USB Type-C
• 4G LTE support
• Great keyboard

Contras:

• Display that, even if very bright has a very low contrast ratio
• Lack of keyboard backlight

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find this PC an excellent companion.

Conclusion

The HP Probook 640 G3 is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 930$ on Amazon.

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 HP Elitebook 840 G4 is much probably one of the best 14" enterprise notebooks available as of early 2017! This PC packs in flawless build quality, excellent performance thanks to its 7th gen Intel Core i5-7200U and a blazing fast NVMe SSD (Solid State Drive) storage, input devices that are optimal for prolific typists, ultra-long battery life (more than 19 hours in idle!!) and excellent expandability. The HP Elitebook 840 G4 has no real flaws, apart from the relatively unimpressive display.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 + Qualcomm Snapdragon X5 LTE 4G Module (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)

• Webcam: HP TrueVision HD

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, SIM, Smart Card, Fingerprint Reader, Ethernet

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: No

Weight

; 1.4kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find in this PC the perfect companion.

Application Performance

The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs made by Intel. This dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most business workloads with ease.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Low 1366x768) (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 87% on Notebookcheck.net this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Quiet cooling system
• Ultra-fast SSD storage
• USB Type-C
• Sturdy build quality
• Good input devices
• 4G LTE Modem support
• Ultra-long battery life
• 3 years warranty

Contras:

• Unimpressive monitor

Conclusion

The HP Elitebook 840 G4 is the perfect choice for every enterprise professional that is looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 123$ on Amazon.

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The new ultra slim HP Spectre 13 x360-ac033dx, with its new 4K Ultra HD display capable of almost 100% sRGB and bundled Active Pen, is a digital artist's dream! This convertible combines an ultra slim 13.8mm thin chassis with the power of a 7th gen Kaby Lake Intel Core i7-7500U, 16GB of LPDDR3 RAM and a relatively large and blazing fast 512GB HP Z Turbo Drive NVMe SSD for storage.

This premium and stylish device has a heftyprice tag but, if you are a traveling professional artist, you can't ask for anything better than this particular model.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8268 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard (866MBPs)

• Ports: USB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 home 64bit

• Optical Drive: No

• Weight; 1.3kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Professional digital artists and photographers will love the bundled Active Pen and the display's perfect color reproduction.
• Enterprise professionals not needing Windows 10 Pro will find this PC an excellent alternative to purely business PCs.

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 most workloads with ease.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Low 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 86% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Fast NVMe SSD Storage
• Perfect 4K display
• Bundled Active Pen
• Standard sized USB 3.0 + 2xThunderbolt 3
• High quality,  thin, sturdy and portable CNC Aluminum Chassis
• No thermal throttling under heavy load

Contras:

• Limited turbo boost
• Loud dual fan
• Glossy display unsuitable for outdoor use
• Very high price

Conclusion

The HP Spectre 13 x360-ac033dx is a great choice if you are a professional artist or photographer looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile little machine.

You can buy it for 1600$ on Amazon.

The new HP Pavilion 15 Power is the stronger and most recommendable of the Pavilion series of multimedia computers. Compared to the previous Pavilions, the "Power" is a huge upgrade especially regarding system stability (the 2016 Pavilion 15/17 and 2015 Pavilion 17 models suffered of sudden random system reboots and crashes). The HP Pavilion 15 Power's chassis has been redesigned, making the system much cooler. The keyboard also benefits of the renewed chassis stability. Gaming performance is good, thanks to its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050, roughly on par with the 2016 HP Pavilion 15/17 models and entry-level 2016 HP Omen laptops.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8168/1111Gigabit Ethernet(1GBPs) + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.4kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 82% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Powerful graphics card
• Dual storage bay that supports NVMe SSDs
• Good FullHD IPS display
• Stronger and much improved chassis and system stability
• No CPU throttling and great battery life.

Contras:

• Uneven surface temperatures
• Slightly weaker hinge (compared to older models)
• Loudness under full load,
• Difficult upgradability and spongy touchpad

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for gamers looking for a good, all around gaming device at the lowest price possible without any compromise other than not being able to play in 4K. 

You can buy it for 1000$ on Amazon

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The new Omen 17 is a bigger, more expensive, more powerful and much more "badass" looking alternative to the HP Pavilion 15 Power and HP Omen 15t gaming notebook PCs. The build quality is top notch and it features a DVD Drive, which the Pavilion 15 Power lacks. The price is very good and the components used are well balanced and powerful. For storage the Omen 17 uses a blazing fast PCIe SSD for the OS and a large 1TB 7.200RPM Hard Drive for all your multimedia. Gaming is great on the installed FullHD screen thanks to its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, designed to play every game at ultra-high at that display resolution. Sadly, all this power makes it even louder and hotter than its smaller Pavilion 15 Power cousin does, so headset use is highly encouraged during the hottest gaming sessions!

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8168/1111Gigabit Ethernet(1GBPs) + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.9kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good to excellent reviews with an overall rating of 80% (Notebookcheck) and 5/5 stars on Amazon.

Pros:

• Fast SSD and large Hard Drive Storage,
• User replaceable battery
• Aggressive yet classy design, ,
• Fast processor and graphics
• 16GB RAM
• Long battery life and extremely good price/performance ratio.

Contras:

• Loud fan noise
• High temperatures
• Some screen bleeding,
• Poor touchpad and difficult upgradability

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for gamers looking for a good, all around gaming device without any compromise other than not being able to play in 4K. 

You can buy it for 1200$ on Amazon.

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The new Omen 15t is a more expensive, powerful but much more "badass" looking alternative to the HP Pavilion 15 Power gaming notebook PC. The build quality is good but less impressive than the one of its bigger sibling the HP Omen 17. The price is very good and the components used are well balanced and powerful for the fullHD resolution this laptop targets. For storage the Omen 15, uses a blazing fast NVMe SSD from Samsung for the OS and a large HGST Travelstar 1TB with 7.200RPM and 32MB cache Hard Drive for all your multimedia. Gaming is great on thanks to its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti that is designed to play every game at ultra-high details at that display resolution. Sadly, all this power makes it even louder and hotter than its Pavilion 15 Power cousin does, so headset use is highly encouraged during the hottest gaming sessions.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8168/1111Gigabit Ethernet(1GBPs) + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.25kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good to excellent reviews with an overall rating of 82% (Notebookcheck) and 5/5 stars on Amazon.

Pros:

• Good system performance
• Fast SSD and large Hard Drive
• DDR4-2400 RAM
• Long battery runtime
• Excellent gaming performance at 1080P
• Smart port positioning
• Keyboard backlighting
• Compact, slick and lightweight chassis

Contras:

• Loud fan noise
• Lack of modern ports like Thunderbolt 3 and DisplayPort
• Good but average display
• The chassis feels much weaker if compared to the one of the HP Omen 17
• Difficult upgradability
• Good but unimpressive speakers

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for gamers looking for a good all-around gaming device without any compromise other than not being able to play in 4K. 

You can buy it for 1260$ on Amazon.

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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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The Korean giant's response to the HP Elite x2 1012 G2 and Microsoft Surface Pro 2017 has a few very unique selling points, coming directly from the smartphone world: AMOLED display and high quality camera equipment!

The AMOLED Display of the Samsung Galaxy Book 12 has infinite contrast, offering perfect blacks and whites. Even if the panel is glossy, it can be used outdoors without any problem.

The 5MP Webcam and 13MP rear camera can be used for much more than business conferences, and in combination with the AMOLED display's great color reproduction and contrast, this detachable computer can be used as both a backup-camera and photo editing device on the go.

The performance is quite good, like the competition it uses a 15W 7th gen Intel Core i5 (i5-7200U) and, like the Elite x2 1012 G2, it doesn't throttle as heavily as the Surface Pro.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Atheros/Qualcomm QCA6174 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card + 4G LTE Modem

• Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 3, Audio, microSD Card/SIM Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 39Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.2kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 321 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1683

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck) and 4/5 stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• The S-Pen and Keyboard Dock are included
• Perfect workmanship and attractive design
• Excellent cameras
• Fast Wi-Fi and LTE
• Enterprise class features
• Bright AMOLED display
• Silent cooling system and excellent battery life

Contras:

• Lack of ports
• Temperature development

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious professional photo/video creative.

You can buy the Samsung Galaxy Book 12 on Amazon

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ASUS's latest 14-inch multimedia laptop is not only highly portable, but it also comes with a dedicated GPU as well as security features such as TPM. So it is a business or a multimedia PC? The answer is that the Zenbook is a bit of both but doesn't really excel in neither, but at least it is very consistent about mobility, looks and build quality.

Office and business users looking for a presentable high-quality portable notebook are the device’s primary target audience. Occasional gamers and multimedia enthusiasts will also love this computer, while hardcore gamers, on the other hand, should steer clear and buy something with at least a GeForce MX150.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card

• Ports: USB 3.0 Type C, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Battery: 50Wh Li-Ion
• Weight; 1.3kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 135 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   346 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  2335

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Diablo III (UItra 1920x1080): (Playable)
• The Witcher 3 (Low 1366x768): (Barely Playable)
• Farm Simulator 2017(High 1920x1080): (Playable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 89% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Compact size
• Well made high quality, stylish and rigid casing
• 2 adapters included
• Fingerprint reader and TPM 2.0
• Good keyboard
• Amazing touchpad
• Excellent display
• Quiet and never annoying fan noise
• Efficient and ultra long battery life

Contros:

• Expensive pricepoint
• Fingerprint friendly surface
• Slow USB 2.0 based SDCard reader
• No NVMe SSD
• Dedicated GPU that could perform better

Conclusion

The Asus Zenbook UX3430UQ is an amazing mix of business and multimedia!

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The Fujitsu Lifebook U937 is one of the lightest and most secure enterprise class Ultrabooks ever made!

The performance is good thanks to its 15W Intel Core i5-7200U Dual Core processor and the battery life is quite good.

The display is excellent even if it could be brighter, the same being said for the build quality.

This computer has almost no drawbacks and if you are looking for the most portable, fully packed enterprise class notebook this may be the one to consider over everything else.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet L219-LM + Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card + 4G LTE Modem

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, Audio, HDMI, SD Card Reader, SmartCard reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 50Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 950g

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core:  144 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   346 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1610

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): (Barely Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Medium 1366x768): (Barely Playable)
• The Witcher 3: (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck) and 5/5 Stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• Basically everything

Contras:

• Dark display
• Noisy fan

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional valuing portability.

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The HP Z238 is an entry-level workstation desktop PC designed for creative professionals not in need of powerful 3D graphics capabilities.

The combination of the powerful quad core Intel Core i5-7500, integrated HD Graphics 630 and fast 256GB Solid State Drive help this workstation being a valid companion to every serious photo/video editor.

The Z238 has been especially designed for heavy duty CPU and 2D graphics computations and, like all HP workstations, has been thoroughly tested under extreme conditions.

This compact workstation is fully modular and easily upgradable. If you need an inexpensive, yet powerful workstation mainly for 2D creativity that will last in time, the HP Z238 is probably the best solution on the market.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 3xDisplayPort, Serial, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 4xUSB 3.0, 6xUSB 2.0, RJ-45. 4X Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1914

Conclusion

At just 760$, the Solid State Drive based version of the HP Z238, is a great deal, thanks to its modularity and expandability, a seemingly perfect entry into the creatives workstations world.

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Powered for business, the HP ProDesk 600 SFF is a highly expandable PC featuring flexible connectivity options, strong security and comprehensive manageability, features in a stylishly redesigned chassis for the modern workplace.

Probably the most secure Small Form Factor Desktop PC on the market, it features all the most powerful and advanced security and remote management technologies, from HP BioSphere secure booting to HP's WorkWise and PhoneWise remote control mobile phone apps.

The Intel Core i5-7500 quad core processor and integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 offer great performance and the best video quality for office applications and, if you need advanced 3D graphics, you can even upgrade it to a more powerful discrete AMD or Nvidia Graphics Card .

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 3xDisplayPort, Serial, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 2xUSB 3.0, 6xUSB 2.0, RJ-45. 4X Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

Benchmarks & Tests (learn more about those benchmark tests)

    Processor Speed (Powered by Cinebench)

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points

    Graphics Speed (Powered by 3Dmark 11)