Intel Gaming Laptop, Window 11 Pro Laptop Computer,16 Review

Alright, let's get straight to it. This is a weird one. It's branded as an 'Intel Gaming Laptop' but it's running an ancient AMD single-core CPU. That's your first red flag. On paper, it has 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, which is a solid start for basic tasks, and the 16-inch screen is a decent size.

Performance is a mess of contradictions. The 16GB of RAM is in the 100th percentile, so multitasking with browser tabs and office apps is fine. But that's where the good news ends. The single-core AMD CPU is in the 1st percentile, meaning it's slower than basically every modern laptop. The Intel UHD integrated graphics are fine for watching videos, but for gaming? The 15.8/100 score says it all. Don't even think about it.

At $370 to $430, it's cheap. But you get what you pay for. The value is only there if your needs are incredibly basic: web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. The moment you try to do more, that terrible CPU will hold you back. For a little more money, you can find much better balanced machines.

Compared to real competitors, it's not even in the same league. A Lenovo Legion or MSI Vector will run circles around it for gaming. An ASUS Zenbook Duo offers way more innovation and portability. Even an older MacBook Pro would be more reliable and powerful. This laptop exists in a strange, underpowered niche. It tries to compete on RAM and screen size alone, but the core components are a decade behind.

Only consider this if you are on an absolute rock-bottom budget and need a big screen for Netflix and basic web work. Students on a tight budget for note-taking might tolerate it, but that low reliability score is a major worry. For literally anyone else, especially anyone who sees the word 'gaming' and gets excited, run the other way. There are much better options.