11 most impressive laptops from CES-2019

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

From a compact retro laptop to a giant gaming monster with a swiveling display.

In Las Vegas, the traditional Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was held, in which manufacturers demonstrate computer innovations, household appliances and various smart devices. This year there were especially many laptops, with the most interesting of which we will now introduce you.

1. Samsung Notebook Flash

Samsung has introduced an original laptop in retro style, which is positioned as a modern version of a simple typewriter. It features unusual rounded white keys and a fabric-like casing.

The model was named Notebook Flash. It is a fairly compact laptop with a 13.3-inch screen and a resolution of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels. Inside it, depending on the version, an Intel Celeron N4000 or Pentium Silver N5000 processor can be installed.

The amount of RAM was 4 GB, and the built-in memory was 64 GB in eMMC format. It is also worth noting the presence of an HDMI connector, two USB Type-C ports, one USB 3.0 and one USB 2.0, as well as a fingerprint scanner disguised as a keyboard key. The price of such a typewriter has not yet been announced.

2. ASUS Chromebook Flip C434

The newest transformer based on Chrome OS with support for installing Android applications from the Google Play store. The model is being promoted as a one-stop solution for school and home. The laptop received a thin metal case and a swivel NanoEdge IPS screen.

The diagonal of the latter was 14 inches, but due to the frame width of only 5 mm, the Chromebook Flip C434 has the dimensions of a regular 13-inch model. It can be equipped with Intel Core M3-8100Y, Core i5-8200Y or Core i7-8500Y processors. The amount of RAM reaches 8 GB. For data storage, an eMMC drive up to 128 GB is provided.

The Chromebook Flip C434 has a 48 Wh battery. The case has two USB Type-C connectors and one full-size USB Type-A. The keyboard has built-in backlighting. The model will hit the global market in the coming months at a price of $ 570.

3. ASUS ZenBook S13

The updated ZenBook S13 (UX392) features a 13.9-inch FHD screen with the world's narrowest bezels. Their width was only 2.5 mm, which allowed the display to occupy 97% of the entire surface of the lid. The thickness of the case is 12.9 mm, and the weight is 1.1 kg.

Despite this size, the laptop is equipped with a powerful Core i5-8265U or Core i7-8565U processor, which is complemented by NVIDIA GeForce MX150 discrete graphics. The amount of RAM reaches 16 GB, and the built-in memory is 1 TB.

The laptop supports Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0, and also has two USB 3.1 Type-C and one USB 3.1 2 Type-A ports. In the area of the touchpad is a fingerprint scanner. The price of the updated ASUS ZenBook S13 has not yet been announced.

4. Lenovo Yoga S940

A similar ultraportable model from Lenovo, which has the same "visor" in the area of the upper screen frame. Yoga S940 also received a screen with a diagonal of 13.9 inches, but the matrix, depending on the version, can be different: 3,840 × 2,160 pixels with HDR400 support or 1,920 × 1,080 pixels with Dolby Vision HDR.

In any modification, the laptop screen is protected by spectacular glass with curved edges, like modern smartphones. The eighth generation Intel Core i7 processor is responsible for the performance of the device, supplemented by 8 or 16 GB of RAM. The volume of the SSD-drive reaches 1 TB.

Also, the model is notable for an infrared camera for identifying users by face, two USB Type-C ports with a Thunderbolt interface and a Dolby Atmos audio system. Priced the Lenovo Yoga S940 at $ 1,500 for the most affordable option.

5. Acer Swift 7

Acer surprised even more compact and thin model Swift 7. The thickness of the case is 9, 95 mm, and the weight of the laptop is only 890 g. This is a record figure for the owner of a 14-inch display with support for touch control.

The Swift 7's screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 6, which should soon be equipped with top flagship smartphones. The front camera is hidden in the body and is activated by pressing. The "heart" of the device is the Intel Core i7-8500Y processor.

The amount of RAM is up to 16 GB, and the built-in memory is up to 512 GB. On the right side, it was possible to fit two USB Type-C ports. The manufacturer promises that the device will be able to work up to 10 hours without recharging. The price of the new Acer Swift 7 will be $ 1,700.

6. ASUS StudioBook S

This is a laptop for true professionals looking for top-end performance, powerful graphics and high mobility. The StudioBook S features a 17-inch NanoEdge display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and 97 percent DCI-P3 color gamut.

Inside - a six-core Intel Core i7-8750H processor or a server Xeon E-2176M. The amount of RAM can be up to 64 GB, and the built-in memory can be up to 4 TB. Responsible for the graphics accelerator NVIDIA Quadro P3200 with 6 GB of GDDR5 memory.

The novelty is equipped with a full range of modern interfaces, and also supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.0. It is worth noting the ASUS SonicMaster Premium audio system, a fingerprint scanner and a touchpad with integrated backlight. The price of ASUS StudioBook S has not yet been announced.

7. MSI PS63 Modern

Less productive, but more compact and autonomous model with similar positioning. It received a stylish aluminum body, 15.6-inch screen with Full HD resolution and coverage of almost 100% of the sRGB color space.

Responsible for performance is an eighth-generation Intel Core i7 processor, which can be complemented by a GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics card with 4GB of GDDR5 memory. The amount of RAM reaches 32 GB. M.2 solid-state drives are provided for data storage.

An equally important advantage of the PS63 Modern is the 82 Wh battery, which can provide up to 16 hours of battery life. At the same time, the thickness of the case was only 15.9 mm, and the weight was 1.6 kg. Among other interesting features, there is a USB port with support for fast charging for Quick Charge 3.0 smartphones.

8. HP Omen 15

The new Omen 15 is named by the manufacturer as the world's first laptop equipped with a display with a refresh rate of 240 Hz. The screen has a diagonal of 15.6 inches and a resolution of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels. Under the hood, it has a six-core Intel Core i7-8750H, complemented by 16GB of RAM.

The built-in data storage is represented by a 1 TB hard drive and a 128 GB SSD. Graphics - NVIDIA RTX 2070 Max-Q. With this equipment, the laptop is relatively thin and light. The thickness of the case was 24.9 mm with a weight of 2.38 kg.

These include Bang & Olufsen speakers, a multicolor backlit keyboard and an 802.11ax Wi-Fi adapter that doubles the bandwidth of 802.11ac. The HP Omen 15 will start at $ 1,370.

9. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701

This is the smallest 17 '' gaming laptop ever. The device received a magnesium alloy body, the dimensions of which were 398, 8 × 271, 8 × 18, 8 mm. In the top version, the laptop is equipped with an FHD-matrix with a refresh rate of 144 Hz, Pantone calibration and ProArt TruColor technology for the most accurate color reproduction.

Inside it has an Intel Core i7-8750H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics accelerator performed by Max-Q. The amount of RAM in the minimum version is 8 GB, expandable up to 24 GB. For data storage, there are two SSD-drives with a capacity of up to 1 TB each.

Also, the laptop was equipped with a powerful audio system with an amplifier, a keyboard with individual RGB backlighting for each key and a touchpad combined with a digital block. ROG Zephyrus S GX701 charges via USB Type-C. Through it, you can also power smartphones and other electronics with a current strength of up to 3 A.

10. Alienware Area 51m

A key feature of the Area 51m is the ability to self-replace all major components, from RAM to the processor and video card. This makes it a truly versatile solution that can last for years.

The laptop is equipped with a screen with a diagonal of 17, 3 inches, Full HD resolution and support for G-Sync technology. The Tobii eye tracking system is also provided. Inside, a desktop version of the ninth generation Intel Core processor, up to the i9-9900K, can be installed.

The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is responsible for the graphics in the maximum version. If necessary, you can connect an even more powerful desktop video card. When fully assembled, the laptop weighs just over 3.8 kg. It will appear on sale in January at a price of $ 2,549.

eleven. Acer Predator Triton 900

This unusual gaming laptop was first demonstrated at IFA 2018, but it was only at CES-2019 that we got to know the model closely. The device is fully refined and ready to sell at an impressive price tag of around $ 4,000.

Much of this amount is based on the complexity of the design of the rotating 17-inch screen mounted on the Ezel Aero Hinge. With it, the display can be rotated 180 degrees and tilted to almost any angle.

The screen has an IPS-matrix with 4K resolution and support for touch control. Under the hood is an eighth generation Intel Core i7 processor with six cores and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics. The amount of RAM reaches 32 GB.

The laptop has a fully mechanical keyboard and touchpad with an illuminated numeric keypad. The Waves Maxx technology is also implemented, which allows you to track the position of the user's head and adjust the direction of the sound, which provides the most realistic and spacious sound.