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Review Update HP ProBook 655 G1 Notebook

AMD business. HP asks for about 750 Euros (~$1030) for their ProBook 655 business notebook. For that price, the buyer gets an office device with an AMD APU, a matte display and a quick hard drive. Additionally, the computer is pre-equipped for the installation of an LTE modem and offers easy access to its inner workings for maintenance. But does the notebook do well in practice? Read our review to find out.

For the original German review, see here.

The ProBook 655 is the AMD version of the ProBook 650 (Core i3-4000M, HD Graphics 4600) we reviewed earlier this year. The Intel model made a good impression on us. Our review reveals whether the AMD version manages to do the same.

In order to assess the notebook in relation to its competition, we will compare it to the Lenovo ThinkPad L540 (Core i5-4200M, HD Graphics 4600) and the Acer TravelMate P455-M (Core i5-4200U, HD Graphics 4400).

Since the ProBook 650 and the ProBook 655 are structurally identical, we will not discuss the notebook’s case, connectivity, display, input devices or speakers in detail. Information on those subjects is available in our review of the ProBook 650.

Connectivity

In terms of connectivity options, the ProBook 650 and 655 share the same features. There is only one small difference: While the ProBook 650 is outfitted with five USB 3.0 ports, the ProBook 655 offers only four.

Display

HP installed the same panel in both ProBooks. Nevertheless, our display measurements differed somewhat. This is normal. Two structurally identical displays are never 100% alike.

212
cd/m²
201
cd/m²
197
cd/m²
217
cd/m²
209
cd/m²
196
cd/m²
199
cd/m²
190
cd/m²
176
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
LG LGD03E0 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 217 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 199.7 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 81 %
Center on Battery: 209 cd/m²
Contrast: 327:1 (Black: 0.64 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 9.33 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 9.36 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
34.7% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
38.21% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
55.3% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
36.97% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.27

As is so often the case in this price class, the ProBook 655 is equipped with a typical panel with mediocre brightness and image reproduction. The display has a visible blue cast.

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CalMAN - Color saturation
CalMAN - Color saturation

Performance

HP's ProBook 655 series is comprised of 15.6-inch business notebooks. Their performance is plenty strong enough for most office, Internet and communications-related tasks. Additionally, the computers offer security functions like a Trusted Platform Module. Our review device is available for around 750 Euros (~$1030) and is currently the most expensive device in the series. It is possible to save money by purchasing a different version. The H5G82ET model is a ProBook with an A4-4300M APU and 4 GB of working memory. It costs about 590 Euros (~$810). This version also comes with Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) and Windows 8 Professional (64-bit).

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System Information HP ProBook 655

Processor

Hewlett Packard equipped our ProBook with an A6-5350M APU that is still based on Richland architecture. The CPU portion is a dual-core processor that runs at a base speed of 2.9 GHz. Using turbo, the CPU's speed can increase to up to 3.5 GHz. This is a standard mobile APU with a TDP of 35 Watts.

The processor completes the Cinebench benchmarks in the same way in both AC power and battery mode: While it runs the single-thread tests at 3.5 GHz (both cores), it tackles the multi-thread tests at just 3.3 GHz. Even when the CPU functions at its full capacity, it can't hold a candle to the Intel processors at work in the ProBook 650 (part of the same series), in the ThinkPad and in the TravelMate. The competing notebooks achieve substantially superior results.

Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit
4764 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit
5407 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit
3444 Points
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
4494
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
4009
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
2610
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
16.48 fps
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
1.32 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit
0.64 Points
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
98 %
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
17.95 fps
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
117 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
54 Points
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Cinebench R11.5 - CPU Single 64Bit (sort by value)
HP ProBook 655
Radeon HD 8450G, A6-5350M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
0.64 Points
HP ProBook 650 G1 H5G74E
HD Graphics 4600, 4000M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
1.05 Points +64%
Acer TravelMate P455-M-54204G50Makk
HD Graphics 4400, 4200U, Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT0 12-9WS142
1.11 Points +73%
Dell Latitude 13 3540
Radeon HD 8850M, 4200U, WDC Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVX-75JC3T0
1.11 Points +73%
Fujitsu LifeBook A544
HD Graphics 4600, 4200M, Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 HTS545050A7E680
1.35 Points +111%
Lenovo ThinkPad L540 20AV002YGE
HD Graphics 4600, 4200M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
1.36 Points +113%
Cinebench R11.5 - CPU Multi 64Bit (sort by value)
HP ProBook 655
Radeon HD 8450G, A6-5350M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
1.32 Points
Acer TravelMate P455-M-54204G50Makk
HD Graphics 4400, 4200U, Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT0 12-9WS142
2.46 Points +86%
Dell Latitude 13 3540
Radeon HD 8850M, 4200U, WDC Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVX-75JC3T0
2.47 Points +87%
HP ProBook 650 G1 H5G74E
HD Graphics 4600, 4000M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
2.6 Points +97%
Lenovo ThinkPad L540 20AV002YGE
HD Graphics 4600, 4200M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
3.25 Points +146%
Fujitsu LifeBook A544
HD Graphics 4600, 4200M, Hitachi Travelstar Z5K500 HTS545050A7E680
3.27 Points +148%

System Performance

The system runs sturdily and fluidly. Here the ProBook profits from its quick hard drive. The results from the PCMark benchmarks are reasonably good and look normal for a notebook with an AMD APU. The ProBook cannot keep up with the TravelMate or the ThinkPad in these benchmarks either, since both computers are outfitted with much stronger processors.

PCMark 7 Score
1890 points
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
2201 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
1962 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
3090 points
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PCMark 7 - Score (sort by value)
HP ProBook 655
Radeon HD 8450G, A6-5350M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
1890 Points
Acer TravelMate P455-M-54204G50Makk
HD Graphics 4400, 4200U, Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT0 12-9WS142
2344 Points +24%
HP ProBook 650 G1 H5G74E
HD Graphics 4600, 4000M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
2569 Points +36%
Dell Latitude 13 3540
Radeon HD 8850M, 4200U, WDC Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVX-75JC3T0
2627 Points +39%
Lenovo ThinkPad L540 20AV002YGE
HD Graphics 4600, 4200M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
2805 Points +48%

Storage Devices

HP installs a hard drive from Hitachi's Travelstar Z7K500 line in their ProBook. It offers a capacity of 500 GB and runs at a speed of 7200 rpm. CrystalDiskMark records a read speed of 118.6 MB/s. HD Tune registers an average transfer rate of 98.1 MB/s. These are good numbers for a 7200 rpm hard drive.

Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
Transfer Rate Minimum: 61.2 MB/s
Transfer Rate Maximum: 130.7 MB/s
Transfer Rate Average: 98.1 MB/s
Access Time: 16.9 ms
Burst Rate: 261.8 MB/s

Graphics Card

The Radeon HD 8450G graphics core is responsible for graphics output. It supports DirectX 11 and runs at a base speed of 533 MHz. Using turbo, the core's speed can increase to 720 MHz. In terms of performance, the graphics core is on par with the TravelMate's HD Graphics 4400 GPU -- the results from the 3DMark 2011 benchmarks reveal this fact. The ProBook lags behind somewhat in the rest of the 3DMark benchmarks, as it is equipped with a weaker CPU. The ThinkPad is the clear winner in these benchmarks; it is outfitted with the strongest GPU.

3DMark Vantage P Result
2193 points
3DMark 11 Performance
787 points
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score
29166 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
2354 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
402 points
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3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance (sort by value)
HP ProBook 655
Radeon HD 8450G, A6-5350M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
787 Points
Acer TravelMate P455-M-54204G50Makk
HD Graphics 4400, 4200U, Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT0 12-9WS142
777 Points -1%
Lenovo ThinkPad L540 20AV002YGE
HD Graphics 4600, 4200M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
849 Points +8%
HP ProBook 650 G1 H5G74E
HD Graphics 4600, 4000M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
877 Points +11%
Dell Latitude 13 3540
Radeon HD 8850M, 4200U, WDC Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVX-75JC3T0
2589 Points +229%

Gaming Performance

The ProBook belongs to the business-notebook class, not the gaming-notebook class. But that does not mean the computer has to throw in the towel. It is possible to play some games at low resolution and low quality settings. Games with lesser hardware demands also run fluidly at higher resolutions and quality settings -- the various installments of the FIFA series, for example. You can eke a few more frames out of the notebook if you install a second working memory module. The working memory then runs in dual-channel mode and the graphics core is able to function closer to its full capacity. As a result, the frame rates -- depending on the game -- increase by up to 20%. We tried it: The game Tomb Raider especially profits from dual-channel mode. Its frame rates go up by an average of 40% to 54.2 fps (low), 26.3 fps (medium), and 16.7 fps (high).

low med. high ultra
Tomb Raider (2013) 37.2 19 12.1
SimCity (2013) 86.3 15 9.2
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (2013) 102.7 32.3 16.3
BioShock Infinite (2013) 30.6 16.4 13.4
Splinter Cell: Blacklist (2013) 23.6 13.7
Saints Row IV (2013) 14.6 12.8 7.2
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (2013) 19.7 11.9 7.7
Total War: Rome II (2013) 29.4 21.6 17.6
Batman: Arkham Origins (2013) 29 17
Thief (2014) 10.2 7.4
Titanfall (2014) 34.1 16.1
HP ProBook 655
Radeon HD 8450G, A6-5350M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
Lenovo ThinkPad L540 20AV002YGE
HD Graphics 4600, 4200M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
HP ProBook 650 G1 H5G74E
HD Graphics 4600, 4000M, Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630
Dell Latitude 13 3540
Radeon HD 8850M, 4200U, WDC Scorpio Blue WD7500BPVX-75JC3T0
Tomb Raider
13%
275%
1024x768 Low Preset
37.2
46.2
24%
1366x768 Normal Preset AA:FX AF:4x
19
21.9
15%
67.2
254%
1366x768 High Preset AA:FX AF:8x
12.1
12.2
1%
47.9
296%
Total War: Rome II
6%
190%
1024x768 Low Preset
29.4
32
9%
1366x768 Medium Preset
21.6
23
6%
62.6
190%
1366x768 High Preset
17.6
18
2%
51
190%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
6% / 6%
13% / 13%
233% / 233%

Emissions

System Noise

You certainly cannot accuse the ProBook of being overly loud. In idle mode, the computer hardly makes a peep and the fan often stands still. Under medium load (3DMark06 running) and full load (stress test, Prime95 and Furmark running), the ProBook's sound pressure levels reach 34.1 and 38.3 dB respectively. These levels are certainly tolerable. The ThinkPad behaves similarly to the ProBook. The TravelMate goes about its work more quietly. That is not surprising, as it is the only one of the three competing devices with a ULV processor.

Noise Level

Idle
31.3 / 31.3 / 31.9 dB(A)
HDD
32.4 dB(A)
DVD
42.1 / dB(A)
Load
34.1 / 38.3 dB(A)
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30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Voltcraft sl-320 (15 cm distance)

Temperature

The ProBook 655 in the stress test.
The ProBook 655 in the stress test.

Neither in idle mode nor under full load do any of the three competing devices grow excessively hot. The temperatures are in the green in every spot we measured. The ProBook only crosses the 40 °C (104 °F) in one spot under full load, near the fan -- the same goes for the ThinkPad. Overall, the TravelMate warms up less than its competitors, thanks to its ULV processor.

The ProBook completes the stress test (Prime95 and Furmark running simultaneously for at least an hour) the same way in both AC power and battery mode: The CPU runs at 2.5 to 2.9 MHz and the graphics core works at full speed (720 MHz).

 23.8 °C
75 F
28 °C
82 F
30.1 °C
86 F
 
 23 °C
73 F
27.6 °C
82 F
31.2 °C
88 F
 
 22.6 °C
73 F
25.3 °C
78 F
30.3 °C
87 F
 
Maximum: 31.2 °C = 88 F
Average: 26.9 °C = 80 F
39.2 °C
103 F
28 °C
82 F
24.3 °C
76 F
34.6 °C
94 F
33.6 °C
92 F
23.1 °C
74 F
31.6 °C
89 F
30.7 °C
87 F
22.7 °C
73 F
Maximum: 39.2 °C = 103 F
Average: 29.8 °C = 86 F
Power Supply (max.)  35.1 °C = 95 F | Room Temperature 21.8 °C = 71 F | Voltcraft IR-360
(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 27.7 °C / 82 F, compared to the average of 29.5 °C / 85 F for the devices in the class Office.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 33.8 °C / 93 F, compared to the average of 34.2 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 43.6 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.9 °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 30.3 °C / 86.5 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.7 °C / 81.9 F (-2.6 °C / -4.6 F).

Energy Management

Power Consumption

In idle mode, the ProBook's energy-consumption rate lies between 9.4 and 14.5 Watts. These numbers are still acceptable, but nowadays they should be lower. The ProBook 650 shows how it is done (4.6 to 9.4 Watts). Under medium load (3DMark06 running) and full load (stress test, Prime95 and Furmark running), the ProBook 655's energy consumption increases to 41.2 and 50.8 Watts respectively. Here too, the ProBook 650 (37.1 and 41.5 Watts respectively) exemplifies how it should be done. Do not forget: The ProBook 650's performance is considerably higher than that of the ProBook 655. The ThinkPad is on par with the ProBook 655 in every mode. Thanks to its ULV CPU, the TravelMate proves to be more frugal.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.6 / 0.7 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 9.4 / 11.3 / 14.5 Watt
Load midlight 41.2 / 50.8 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Voltcraft VC 940
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.

Battery Life

In idle mode, the ProBook's battery holds out for 9:19 h. The TravelMate (8:13 h) and especially the ThinkPad (6:31) peter out earlier. We determine a notebook's battery life in idle mode using the Battery Eater Reader's test. The display runs at the lowest brightness setting, the energy-saving profile is active and the wireless modules are turned off. Under load, the ProBook runs out of steam after 1:24 h. With that time, the notebook positions itself between the TravelMate (1:05 h) and the ThinkPad (1:33 h). The device's battery runtime under load is established by the Battery Eater Classic test. In this test, the display is set to full brightness and the high-performance profile and wireless modules are activated.

The ProBook ends the WLAN test after 4:48 h. The TravelMate (4:30 h) and the ThinkPad (4:58 h) reach similar runtimes. In this test, the computer uses a script to automatically load a new web page at 40-second intervals. The energy-saving profile is active, and the display brightness is set to around 150 cd/m². DVD playback ends after 3:13 h on the ProBook. Once again, our review device positions itself between the TravelMate (3:34 h) and the ThinkPad (3:00 h). We run the DVD test with the energy-saving profile activated (or a higher profile if the DVD does not play fluidly), the display at full brightness and the wireless modules deactivated.

All in all, the ProBook's battery life is completely respectable and more or less what we would expect from a 15.6-inch computer. The TravelMate can keep up with its two competitors, even though it has a considerably smaller battery (HP: 55 Wh, Lenovo: 56 Wh, Acer: 37 Wh). It profits from its ULV CPU here.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
9h 19min
WiFi Surfing
4h 48min
DVD
3h 13min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 24min

Verdict

HP's ProBook 655 is a classic business notebook in the 15.6-inch format. It offers a docking connector, easy maintenance and upgradeability, and a TPM chip. It is also pre-equipped for the installation of an LTE/3G module. A good range of connectivity options, good input devices and a very respectable battery life complete it all. The APU's performance is sufficient for daily business-related tasks. The display, however, deserves some criticism. It is dark, has weak contrast and a blue cast. For more than 700 Euros (~$960), the panel should be higher quality.

Beyond the notebook's objective rating, it is hard to think of a reason to buy the device. Its sister model, the ProBook 650, is responsible for that. The version of the ProBook 650 (Core i3-4000M, HD Graphics 4600) we reviewed is currently available for about 699 Euros (~$960) -- less than the cost of the ProBook 655 model we reviewed in this article. At the same time, the ProBook 650 offers considerably more performance, a somewhat longer battery life, and a lower energy-consumption rate in our test that simulates practical, everyday use.

The Acer TravelMate P455-M is worth your consideration if you are looking for a matte Full HD display. The Acer computer also uses very little energy. The Lenovo ThinkPad L540 is outfitted with a matte Full HD display as well. Of our three competing devices, it also offers the most performance.

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Specifications

HP ProBook 655 (ProBook 655 Series)
Processor
AMD A6-5350M 2 x 2.9 - 3.5 GHz, Richland
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon HD 8450G, Core: 720 MHz, Catalyst 13.12
Memory
4 GB 
, DDR3, Single-channel, Two memory banks (one bank occupied)
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, LG LGD03E0, TN LED, glossy: no
Mainboard
AMD Bolton
Storage
Hitachi Travelstar Z7K500 HTS725050A7E630, 500 GB 
, 7200 rpm, 420 GB free
Soundcard
AMD Trinity/Richland - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: Combined headphone/microphone jack, Card Reader: SD, 1 SmartCard, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensors: Vibration sensor, Trusted Platform Module 1.2, Serial interface
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Broadcom BCM43228 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SU-208FB
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 25.3 x 378 x 257 ( = 1 x 14.88 x 10.12 in)
Battery
55 Wh Lithium-Ion, 10.8 V, 4910 mAh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD-Webcam
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, Cyberlink Power2Go 8, Cyberlink PowerDVD 12, Cyberlink Youcam, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Security Essentials, PDF Complete Corporate Edition, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.3 kg ( = 81.13 oz / 5.07 pounds), Power Supply: 235 g ( = 8.29 oz / 0.52 pounds)
Price
749 Euro

 

The DVD burner reads and writes to every kind of DVD and CD.
The DVD burner reads and writes to every kind of DVD and CD.
The hinges...
The hinges...
...hold the lid tightly in position.
...hold the lid tightly in position.
The back side of the lid is rubberized.
The back side of the lid is rubberized.
No tools are needed to open the maintenance hatch.
No tools are needed to open the maintenance hatch.
The open maintenance hatch.
The open maintenance hatch.
The SIM card slot is located in the battery compartment.
The SIM card slot is located in the battery compartment.
The battery weighs about 317 grams (~0.7 lbs) and has a capacity of 55 Wh.
The battery weighs about 317 grams (~0.7 lbs) and has a capacity of 55 Wh.
The power supply's weight is about 235 grams (~0.5 lbs) and has a power rating of 65 Watts.
The power supply's weight is about 235 grams (~0.5 lbs) and has a power rating of 65 Watts.

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Price Comparison

Pros

+4 USB 3.0 ports
+Serial interface
+Very easy maintenance/upgradeability
+Docking connector
+Matte display
+Fast hard drive
+SIM card slot with space and antennae for a 3G/LTE modem
 

Cons

-Warranty only lasts 12 months
-Display is not very bright and has weak contrast
-No Windows DVD

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What we like

That the computer runs quietly and maintenance is easy.

What we'd like to see

A better display and longer warranty coverage.

What surprises us

The display HP installs in their notebook is not up to snuff for this price range. We would expect a display like this in a lower price class at best.

The competition

Lenovo ThinkPad L540, Acer TravelMate P455-M, Dell Latitude 3540, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E540, Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E545, Fujitsu Lifebook A544, HP ProBook 650, HP ProBook 450, HP ProBook 455, Acer TravelMate P255-M, Lenovo B5400.

Rating

HP ProBook 655 - 04/01/2014 v4(old)
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
81 / 98 → 83%
Keyboard
69%
Pointing Device
83%
Connectivity
80 / 80 → 100%
Weight
61 / 20-67 → 87%
Battery
82%
Display
74%
Games Performance
55 / 68 → 81%
Application Performance
57 / 92 → 62%
Temperature
89%
Noise
90%
Audio
50%
Camera
38 / 85 → 45%
Average
70%
77%
Office - Weighted Average
Sascha Mölck, 2014-04-11 (Update: 2014-04-11)