A seventeen-inch laptop that weighs less than most thirteen-inch ones, achieved by making the chassis thin enough that reviewers have called it flimsy for years. A two-year long-term test is the most useful thing written about it.
This entry is written from the 4 sources listed at the bottom of the page. The numbers are our editorial estimates drawn from that material, not measurements, and no statistical sample sits behind them.
It depends on how you will use it. 70% would buy it again, which means roughly 30% would not. Flex and creak worsen with age and transport.
The weight is still the reason you bought it and the flex is still the reason you are careful with it. Neither changes.
Flex and creak worsen with age and transport. Hinges and lid are the parts owners worry about. Thermal throttling under sustained load is the common performance complaint.
Worth it for: People who need a big screen and carry it daily; Spreadsheet and document work on the move; Travel where weight is the constraint. Think twice if: Rough handling and crowded bags; Sustained heavy workloads; You want premium build feel.
Our reading of how sentiment moves across an ownership period, drawn from the sources below. It is an editorial estimate, not tracked longitudinal data.
| At purchase | 8.0 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 8.2 / 10 |
| One month | 7.6 / 10 |
| Six months | 7.3 / 10 |
| One year | 7.2 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 7.2 / 10 |
Owner reviews move this score. The researched figure stays visible next to it, so you can always see what the sources said before anyone voted.
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Two-year long-term test of build and performance.
Revisit focused on chassis durability.
Review of thermal and acoustic behaviour.
Review addressing the recurring build-quality criticism.