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Our quick take
Others to consider
Acer Predator Triton 500
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Razer Blade 15 Advanced
- Razer Blade 15 Advanced review: Fast ’n’ loud
Gigabyte Aorus 17X - 4.0 / 5
Powerful desktop replacement specs
10th Generation Intel Core i9 10980HK processor Nvidia RTX 2080 Super GPU 32GB 3200Mhz RAM 2TB HDD and 1TB PCIe storage extra M.2 slot available
extra M.2 slot available
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Stunning visuals and decent performance
- 17.3-inch AUO 240Hz FHD Anti Glare IPS screen with 3ms response time 72 per cent NTSC, 100 per cent sRGB 3mm ultra-thin bezel design X-Rite Pantone Certified display Benchmarks - PC Mark, Timespy Extreme, Port Royal, Fire Strike Extreme, Sky Diver, DLSS
Plenty of connection options
- Killer Ethernet E2600 and Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB3.2 Gen 1 via Type-C 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt3 HiFi/SPDIF earphone jack and microphone jack ESS Sabre Hi-Fi Audio DAC for 24bit/192KHz UHS-II SD card reader
Software and sound highlights
- Microsoft Azure AI optimisation tech Windforce Infinity cooling system
A proper mechanical keyboard
- Mechanical keyboard with OMRON keyswitches 2.5mm key height with concentric keycap design N-key rollover, 1.6mm actuation, 15 million stroke lifespan AORUS RGB Fusion 2.0 for Keyboard Control 19 different lighting effects, per key lighting and macro
To recap
An expensive beast of a gaming machine, but one with some seriously pleasing specs and plenty of highlights that make it worthwhile to consider if you want a desktop replacement.
