Test Methodology
Comparison Laptops |
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|---|---|---|---|
| System Name | |||
| Form Factor | 15.6 |
17.3 |
15.6 |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-11370H |
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX |
Intel Core i9-10980HK |
| CPU Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 |
8 / 16 |
8 / 16 |
| CPU Max Turbo Frequency | 4.8GHz |
4.6GHz |
5.3GHz |
| CPU TDP | 35W |
45W |
45W |
| Integrated GPU | Intel Irix Xe |
AMD Radeon Graphics |
Intel UHD |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) |
32GB DDR4 (2x16GB) |
64GB DDR4 (2x32GB) |
| Memory Speed | 3,200MHz |
3,200MHz |
2,933MHz |
| Dedicated GPU(s) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop 8GB (80W) |
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop 8GB (115W) |
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop 8GB (105W) |
| Graphics Driver | GeForce Game Ready 461.72 |
GeForce Game Ready 466.11 |
Nvidia Studio 461.40 |
| Display Size and Model | 15.6in SHP1532 IPS |
17.3in SHP14E1 VA |
15.6in SDCA029 AMOLED |
| Display Resolution | 1,920x1,080 |
1,920x1,080 |
3,840x2,160 |
| Display Refresh Rate | 240Hz |
300Hz |
60Hz |
| Adaptive Sync | Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Touchscreen | No |
No |
No |
| Battery Capacity | 76Wh |
90Wh |
99Wh |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 |
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 |
| Ethernet | Realtek Gigabit Ethernet |
Realtek Gigabit Ethernet |
Realtek Gigabit Ethernet |
| Storage | 1TB SK hynix HFM001TD3JX013N M.2 SSD |
1TB SK hynix HFM001TD3JX013N M.2 SSD |
2x 1TB ESR01TBTLCG-EAC-4 M.2 SSD |
| Power Supply | 200W |
240W |
230W |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home (20H2) |
Microsoft Windows 10 Home (20H2) |
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (20H2) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 360mm x 252mm x 19.9mm |
395mm x 282mm x 28.3mm |
356mm x 250mm x 20mm |
| Weight | 2.0kg |
2.7kg |
2.0kg |
| Standard Warranty | One year |
One year |
Two years |
| Date Reviewed | March 2021 |
April 2021 |
February 2021 |
| Price When Reviewed | £1,300 (512GB SSD, 144Hz) |
£1,900 (16GB DDR4) |
£4,200 |
Comparison Laptops |
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|---|---|---|---|
| System Name | |||
| Form Factor | 15.6 |
17.3 |
15.6 |
| CPU | Intel Core i7-10875H |
Intel Core i7-10875H |
Intel Core i7-10875H |
| CPU Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 |
8 / 16 |
8 / 16 |
| CPU Max Turbo Frequency | 5.1GHz |
5.1GHz |
5.1GHz |
| CPU TDP | 45W |
45W |
45W |
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD |
Intel UHD |
Intel UHD |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) |
16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) |
16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) |
| Memory Speed | 2,933MHz |
2,933MHz |
3,200MHz |
| Dedicated GPU(s) | Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q 8GB |
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q 8GB |
Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8GB |
| Graphics Driver | Nvidia Studio 456.38 |
GeForce Game Ready 445.87 |
GeForce Game Ready 451.67 |
| Display Size and Model | 15.6in SDCA029 AMOLED |
17.3in AUO329B IPS |
15.6in BOE08EA IPS |
| Display Resolution | 3,840x2,160 |
3,840x2,160 |
1,920x1,080 |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
60Hz |
144Hz |
| Adaptive Sync | No |
No |
No |
| Touchscreen | No |
No |
No |
| Battery Capacity | 94Wh |
94Wh |
80Wh |
| Wireless | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 |
| Ethernet | Killer E2600 |
Killer E2600 |
Realtek Gigabit Ethernet |
| Storage | 512GB Intel Optane Memory H10 M.2 SSD |
512GB Samsung PM981 M.2 SSD |
1TB Samsung PM981a M.2 SSD |
| Power Supply | 230W |
230W |
230W |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (2004) |
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (1909) |
Microsoft Windows 10 Home (2004) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 356mm x 250mm x 20mm |
396mm x 270mm x 21.4mm |
360mm x 255mm x 20mm |
| Weight | 2.0kg |
2.5kg |
2.1kg |
| Standard Warranty | Two years |
Two years |
One year |
| Date Reviewed | October 2020 |
April 2020 |
August 2020 |
| Price When Reviewed | £2,100 |
£2,700 |
£2,200 |
Benchmark Suite |
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|---|---|
| CPU | |
| HEXUS PiFast | Our number-crunching benchmark tests the single-thread power of the CPU. |
| Cinebench | This popular cross-platform benchmark examines both single- and multi-core performance. |
| Blender | We render the Classroom scene in this popular open-source creation suite. |
| Memory and Storage | |
| AIDA64 | Benchmark that accurately depicts memory bandwidth and latency. |
| CrystalDiskMark | Free-to-use benchmark testing both sequential and random 4K storage performance. |
| System | |
| PCMark 10 | A set of tests covering a wide variety of tasks performed in the modern workplace. |
| VRMark | Using the DirectX 12 API, the Cyan Room test examines a system's VR credentials. |
| 3DMark | We run Time Spy, a QHD DirectX 12 test of both GPU performance and stability. |
| Gaming | |
| Civilization VI: Gathering Storm | Tested in DX11, with 4x MSAA and Ultra quality settings. |
| Far Cry: New Dawn | Tested in DX11, with TAA, HDR10, Ultra quality settings and HD textured enabled. |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers | Tested in DX11, with FXAA and Maximum quality settings. |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | Tested in DX12, with TAA and Highest quality settings. |
| Vitals | |
| CPU Temperature | Core temperature recorded when idle and when rendering via Blender. |
| GPU Temperature | GPU temperature recorded when idle and when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider. |
| Power Consumption | System-wide mains power draw recorded when rendering via Blender and when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider. |
| Noise | System noise output measured when idle and when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider. |
| Battery Life | Measured using PCMark 10's Modern Office and Gaming battery tests, with a dedicated power plan, wireless radios disabled, and screen brightness set as close to 200cd/m2 as possible using a calibration device |