There are tons of 15-inch and 17-inch gaming laptops out there. However, if you want something particularly compact in the 13- to 14-inch range, the options are very limited. This is where Schenker comes in with the XMG Core 14. Core 14 can be customized to suit individual needs and budget at bestware.com.
While it comes standard with a 120 Hz Full HD panel and a mid-range GeForce GTX 1650, you can choose between a Core i5-1135G7 with 8 MB cache or a Core i7-1165G7 CPU with 12 MB cache. Both processors are from Intel’s new Tiger Lake generation. DDR4 RAM ranges from 8 to 64 GB, and M.2 SSDs range from 250 to 2,000 GB. Buyers can also influence the keyboard language, wireless card and operating system.
Competitors to the Core 14 include other gaming laptops with powerful performance-efficient CPUs and GTX 1650 Max-Q, such as the MSI Prestige 14, Asus Zenbook 15, MSI Prestige 15, and LG Ultra 17. These notebooks appear in the comparison table below .
Schenker used a barebones device from Clevo in this case. The NV40MB chassis is simple enough to suit any environment. The lid is made of metal, while the surface of the base is made of plastic. We describe stability as “good.” The same goes for the hinge, which allows the screen to be opened with one hand (the maximum opening angle is about 140°). One of the biggest highlights of the Core 14 is its light weight. At 1.4kg it’s very light for a gaming laptop , although the MSI Prestige 14 is another 100g lighter. Also, the size is very small. The 14-inch base measures 32.5 x 22.5 cm (narrow bezel design) and is just under 1.8 cm tall, making it extremely comfortable to carry and transport . A small power supply also helps. The 90-watt power supply measures just 12.5 x 5 x 3 cm and weighs just under 300 grams.
maintainThere are 14 Phillips screws on the bottom of the case. With the bottom panel removed, the components can be easily accessed. Users have access to the Clevo XMG Core 14 laptop battery , M.2 slot, two RAM slots, wireless adapter, and cooling system (consisting of two fans and multiple heat pipes). Since the CPU and GPU are soldered, these components cannot be upgraded. input devicekeyboard
The keyboard leaves a somewhat contradictory impression. While the island layout is certainly fine for gaming, experienced typists will often want a crisper typing feel. Key feedback is very soft, and some users may find it spongy. The almost tiny directional arrows are also not ideal.
Other than that, we like the layout, although buyers will have to go without the numeric keypad due to limited space. Your search for RGB lighting in the Core 14 is also in vain. The keys can only emit white light. Despite multi-level control, the light intensity is still relatively weak. The duration of the lighting can be adjusted via a timer. The default setting is 30 seconds.
touchpadThe touchpad is a decent size at 12 x 7.3 cm. Thanks to the smooth surface and the resulting glide, it is very pleasant to use. There’s nothing to complain about in terms of accuracy and gesture support (zooming and scrolling with two fingers), either. The lack of dedicated mouse buttons is a matter of taste.
Brightness is also good. The screen’s brightness is just shy of 316 cd/m², which makes it suitable for occasional outdoor use, although some competitors offer higher brightness. MSI’s Prestige 15 reaches over 400 cd/m², and the Prestige 14 even breaks the 500 cd/m² mark. henker equips the Core 14 with a 120 Hz IPS display. Panda’s LM140LF-1F01 panel convinces with its low black values (0.27 cd/m²) and excellent contrast ratio (approximately 1,250:1). life
Clevo XMG Core 14 battery life
Thanks to the use of energy-saving components, the 14-inch monitor can be used for a considerable period of time in the event of a power outage. In our Wi-Fi tests, with the display brightness set to medium, the 49 Wh
Clevo XMG Core 14 battery drained after seven hours of use. Under ideal conditions (very low or no load, minimum brightness), more than 12 hours is possible. However, the Asus Zenbook 15 Laptop battery, MSI Prestige 15, and LG Ultra 17 can accommodate larger laptop batteries due to more space, suggesting that the
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