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Review Schenker XMG C703 (MSI MS-1771) Notebook

Mobile Gaming Deluxe. The Schenker XMG C703 is yet another version of the MSI GS70 barebones to come on the market. The notebook's appeal stems partly from the fact that you can select from a variety of configuration options when you purchase the device from the retailer. Equipped with an Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor, a GeForce GTX 765M and a thin, light case, the notebook debuts in the mobile arena.

For the original German review, see here.

We already held the slim, new, metallic barebones in our hands when we reviewed the MSI GS70Schenker Technologies offers the same case in their shop, where the notebook can be individually configured and the buyer can select from several additional features. Schenker allows their customers to choose between numerous hard drives and SSDs, change the operating system, and/or add accessories. The Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor and the graphics card are permanently installed and cannot be switched out.

For our test model, we selected a fast Samsung SSD 840 EVO with a 250 GB capacity. A second or even a third hard drive can be installed at the customer's request. At 8 GB, the working memory is ample and clocks in dual channel mode at 1600 MHz. The 64-bit version of Windows 8 serves as the operating system. With those features, the whole configuration comes to a price of around 1500 Euros (~$2032).

Case

When we reviewed the MSI GS70, we deemed it attractive and stable. Since the XMG C703 is built with the same barebones, there are no differences on which we might elaborate. The manufacturing quality is excellent, the rigidity exemplary, and the design well thought-out and minimalist. Unlike the GS70, the lid does not carry a dragon logo, but instead the familiar "XMG" lettering. The underside is also covered with a thin anti-skid mat (a little smaller than on the “original”). You can find further information on the case in our review of the MSI GS70.

The underside serves as the maintenance hatch and is made of metal.
The underside serves as the maintenance hatch and is made of metal.
The case is modest and well-manufactured.
The case is modest and well-manufactured.

Connectivity

The XMG C703 offers an exceptionally high number of connections: four USB 3.0 ports, two Mini DisplayPorts, HDMI, 5.1 audio, a card reader and Gigabit Ethernet. The right side houses two of the USB 3.0 ports. These USB ports are located perhaps a little too far towards the front of the device, where a PC mouse cord could get in the way. As per usual with ultrabooks, and like the MSI GS70, it is not possible to integrate any kind of optical disk drive into the XMG C703. The cooling system and slim build of the barebones do not leave room for retrofitting a disk drive. However, external CD and/or DVD burners can be easily connected to the notebook via one of the four USB ports.

Left side: Ethernet, HDMI, 2x Mini-DisplayPort, 2x USB 3.0, 3x audio
Left side: Ethernet, HDMI, 2x Mini-DisplayPort, 2x USB 3.0, 3x audio
Right side: 2x USB 3.0, Cardreader, Power connection, Kensington lock
Right side: 2x USB 3.0, Cardreader, Power connection, Kensington lock
No connections on the front side
No connections on the front side
No connections on the back side
No connections on the back side

Communication

The computer interfaces with Ethernet routers via a high-performing Intel Wireless AC 7260 chip. The connection remains stable even from a distance of around 10 meters (~33 feet), and with a constant 5 bars, the chip proves to do its job very well. The maximum download rate in our test came to about 5 MB/s via a 64-Mbit line -- an excellent number. Even after leaving the immediate Ethernet range (~20 meters/~66 feet), we still maintained 1-2 bars, which meant that we were able to surf the Internet without a problem. Gamers who like to split their network resources independently can also switch to a BIGFOOT Killer N 1202 for a one-time fee of 30 Euros (~$41).

If you connect the Schenker XMG to your home Ethernet network, a Qualcomm Killer 2200 Gigabit Ethernet card transfers all data. Gamers will be pleased to learn that this card allows you to freely configure the resources to be distributed to each application and game. An HD webcam records video for video chats via Skype and the like.

Accessories

Unlike the MSI GS70, the Schenker XMG C703 does not offer any interesting accessories. The packaging includes the mandatory leaflet and manuals, but buyers will have to go without the laptop case that came with the GS70. Cases to fit the C703 are available for purchase in the Schenker Store.

Software

Things look similarly dreary when it comes to software. If you order an operating system, you receive a 30-day trial version of Microsoft's Office 365. If you so choose, along with the notebook you can purchase a full version of Office. There are no additional programs installed on the C703. Security software is also available at extra charge.

Warranty

The standard warranty is for 24 months, 6 months of which include access to immediate repair. For an additional 105 Euros (~$142), you can extend the warranty to 36 months and receive the right to immediate repair for 12 months. A 48-month warranty and immediate repair period of 24 months is available for a one-time fee of 210 Euros (~$284).

Input Devices

Keyboard

Like the case, we already encountered the C703's keyboard on the MSI GS70. Schenker only made small changes to their new notebook's keyboard. The SteelSeries logo has disappeared from the bottom left-hand corner, and with only blue LEDs, the keyboard's illumination is a little less conspicuous than the GS70's wider color range. The key placement and behavior mirrors that of the MSI version.

Touchpad

Nothing spectacular has changed in terms of the touchpad either. The handling, appearance and sensitivity are identical to what we experienced with the MSI GS70.

Keyboard
Keyboard
Touchpad
Touchpad

Display

C703 vs. AdobeRG
C703 vs. AdobeRG
C703 vs. sRGB
C703 vs. sRGB

The popular Chi Mei N173HGE-L11 panel is at work in the Schenker C703. This Full HD model is known for its high brightness and excellent contrast ratio. An average brightness of 323 cd/m² is nothing to sneeze at. Due to the high light intensity, none of the nine areas we measure in this discipline was too dark or too light.

335
cd/m²
316
cd/m²
306
cd/m²
313
cd/m²
335
cd/m²
288
cd/m²
342
cd/m²
358
cd/m²
314
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Chi Mei N173HGE-L11 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 358 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 323 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 80 %
Center on Battery: 335 cd/m²
Contrast: 931:1 (Black: 0.36 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 10.69 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 10.81 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
57.6% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
62% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
62% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
61.4% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.65

The display's color space coverage is also respectable. Covering 84% of the sRGB spectrum and 58% of AdobeRGB, the panel distinguishes itself from cheaper models. But in the end, the Schenker XMG C703 does not make the cut for professional image editing, as the measured percentage of AdobeRGB coverage is still below the ideal range.

Due to the suboptimal color temperature, whites and light colors have somewhat of a blue cast. Also, at 2.65, the determined display gamma deviates from the ideal value (2.2).

Gamers will be especially excited about the display's high contrast ratio (~930:1), as colors appear crisp and rich. Besides games, videos and images also benefit from this good contrast ratio. The black value of 0.36 tells us that the display can produce a bold black with hardly a hint of gray.

CalMAN ColorManagement
CalMAN ColorManagement
CalMAN Saturation Sweeps
CalMAN Saturation Sweeps
CalMAN ColorChecker
CalMAN ColorChecker

Due to the display's high light intensity and strong contrast, the display content is (almost) always visible outdoors. Even under direct sunlight, the screen content is easy to see. Even if the light comes on the screen from the side, dark colors are still completely recognizable.

The desktop is visible even under direct sunlight.
The desktop is visible even under direct sunlight.
In indirect sunlight, the desktop is very easily visible.
In indirect sunlight, the desktop is very easily visible.

Thanks to the display's respectable viewing angle stability, several people should be able to watch a film together. From the side, the image stays quite stable, hardly darkening or discoloring at all. Better viewing angle stability (especially in the vertical) is only possible with IPS panels.

Viewing angles XMG C703
Viewing angles XMG C703

Performance

Like in the MSI GS70, an Intel heart beats in the Schenker XMG C703. The Core i7-4700HQ is a quad-core processor based on Intel's Haswell architecture (22 nm). Using Hyperthreading, the processor can work with four virtual cores and is thus able to support eight threads.

Schenker installs an Nvidia GeForce GTX 765M (a model from the lower high-end market) as their graphics accelerator. In idle mode or during lower performance office tasks, the HD Graphics 4600 integrated in the processor takes care of the computer's graphics. Using Optimus technology, the XMG C703 can switch between the two graphics cards, depending on the computing power necessary for the current application. Schenker allows the customer to tailor the system's data storage medium to their own liking; a brand new 250 GB Samsung SSD 840 EVO slumbers in our test device. At 8 GB, the DDR3 working memory is of a sufficient size, and it clocks at 1600 MHz.

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
DPC Latency
Nvidia Graphics Card Driver
GPU-Z Intel
GPU-Z Nvidia
Hwinfo
System Information Schenker XMG C703

Processor

Cinebench R15
Cinebench R15

The Intel Core i7-4700HQ is the Core i7-3630QM's successor and has improved in comparison to the earlier model. The new Haswell processor has the same turbo and base clock rates, but its architecture received a radical overhaul.

In Cinebench R11.5, the processor reaches a score of 6.94 -- about 8% higher than that of the Core i7-3630QM (6.39 points @ HP Pavilion dv7-7202eg). Compared with the MSI GS70, which employs the exact same processor, the Schenker XMG C703 computes about 4% faster. In the single-core benchmark, our gaming device has about a 7% lead on the Lenovo IdeaPad Y500, which achieved a score of 1.41 points (Core i7-3610QM).

Just as we discovered when we reviewed the MSI GS70, the Schenker XMG C703 is unable to run turbo mode on battery power. The processor only clocks at its normal speed of 2.4 GHz, which is the reason why it achieved a lower score in Cinebench R11.5 (5.23 points).

Cinebench R10 32-bit
Cinebench R10 32-bit
Cinebench R10 64-bit
Cinebench R10 64-bit
Cinebench R11.5
Cinebench R11.5
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
6846
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
19162
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
5003
Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit
6844 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit
24774 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit
6535 Points
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
6.94 Points
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
60.5 fps
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit
1.51 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
643 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
134 Points
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
88.3 fps
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System Performance

The speedy Samsung SSD 840 EVO gives the XMG C703 a leg up in PCMark 7 and catapults it straight into the upper score range (5940 points). Even the MSI GS70, with its two mSATA SSDs in RAID 0 array, could only secure 100 points more. The PCMark 8 Storage Test looks similar: Thanks to its quick SSD, it awards the XMG C703 with 4960 points -- only 6 points less than the MSI GS70.

Looking away from the pure numbers, the Schenker XMG C703 truly works at very high speeds. The fast system start is wonderful, and the low reaction times during program loads are clearly perceptible.

PCMark Vantage Result
22987 points
PCMark 7 Score
5943 points
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated
3620 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated
4293 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated
4571 points
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Storage Devices

CrystalDiskMark
CrystalDiskMark

Outfitted with a Samsung SSD 840 EVO, the Schenker XMG C703 achieves excellent scores, and subjectively, it even reaches the same level of performance as the MSI GS70 in RAID 0. At a read speed of just over 520 MB/s and write speed of around 500 MB/s, the 840 EVO can almost play ball with the pro models, and positions itself in some cases considerably far ahead of the cheaper options. However, the single SSD cannot compete with the spectacularly high benchmark scores of the RAID 0 array.

Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB
Sequential Read: 522 MB/s
Sequential Write: 502 MB/s
512K Read: 449.1 MB/s
512K Write: 322 MB/s
4K Read: 36.61 MB/s
4K Write: 93.4 MB/s
4K QD32 Read: 393.9 MB/s
4K QD32 Write: 280.2 MB/s

Graphics Cards

The HD Graphics 4600 contained in the Intel Core i7-4700HQ is a graphics chip that takes care of tasks requiring little computational power, as well as general display output. If you start a graphics-intensive program, like a game, Nvidia's Optimus technology activates the dedicated GeForce GTX 765M.

Because the HD Graphics 4600 supports DirectX 11, it alone can handle current video games at low settings. As our benchmarks show, the Intel chip's performance is certainly respectable. We see this most clearly in battery mode.

Of course, full power only comes with the dedicated graphics card. A GeForce GTX 765M is at work in the XMG C703 -- a card that can run even modern titles smoothly (though not always at maximum details). Using higher clock frequencies, the GTX 765M is capable of pulling more fps out of its hat than the weaker GeForce GTX 760M. Thanks to its integrated turbo mode, the graphics chip can independently overclock to up to 903 MHz (according to the GPU-Z tool).

Even with its identical equipment, in some cases the Schenker XMG C703 manages higher scores than the GS70. With 4211 points, in 3DMark 11 the C703 sprints ahead of the MSI device by about 4% (4044 points). Overall, the C703 places a good 12% ahead of the Asus G75VX-T4020H (3768 points), which runs on a Core i7-3630QM and GeForce GTX 670MX.

3DMark Vantage P Result
14956 points
3DMark 11 Performance
4211 points
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score
84416 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
12428 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
2243 points
3DMark Fire Strike Extreme Score
1096 points
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Gaming Performance

The XMG C703's gaming performance distinguishes the notebook from the MSI GS70 in many a game. In Bioshock Infinite, at high details (1366x768) the computer reaches just over 69 frames per second, while the MSI GS70 only manages around 64 frames per second. At medium settings, a significantly wider gap stretches between the two models: The XMG X703 runs the shooter game at about 89 frames per second, whereas the GS70 only reaches 68 frames. The gap could be related to differing drivers, as the Schenker device uses a newer version.

The gaming notebook has a lot to chew on when it comes to Metro: Last Light. In the medium preset, the 15-incher reaches just under 56 fps (HD resolution), which is more than enough for the game to run smoothly. At high settings, the tide turns, and with about 32 fps, the MSI GS70 manages more frames than the XMG C703, which computes about 12% slower (28 fps).

BioShock Infinite
1366x768 Medium Preset (sort by value)
SCHENKER XMG C703
89.3 fps
MSI GS70-65M21621
68.2 fps -24%
1366x768 High Preset (sort by value)
SCHENKER XMG C703
69.3 fps
MSI GS70-65M21621
64.2 fps -7%
1920x1080 Ultra Preset, DX11 (DDOF) (sort by value)
SCHENKER XMG C703
21.3 fps
MSI GS70-65M21621
21 fps -1%
Metro: Last Light
1366x768 Medium (DX10) AF:4x (sort by value)
SCHENKER XMG C703
55.5 fps
MSI GS70-65M21621
51.5 fps -7%
1366x768 High (DX11) AF:16x (sort by value)
SCHENKER XMG C703
27.7 fps
MSI GS70-65M21621
32.4 fps +17%
1920x1080 Very High (DX11) AF:16x (sort by value)
SCHENKER XMG C703
17.3 fps
MSI GS70-65M21621
17.4 fps +1%

Legend

 
SCHENKER XMG C703 Intel Core i7-4700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M, Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB
 
MSI GS70-65M21621 Intel Core i7-4700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M, 2x Intel SSD 510 Series SSDSC2MH250A2 (RAID 0)
 
SCHENKER XMG A503 Intel Core i5-4300M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M, Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB
low med. high ultra
Tomb Raider (2013) 203.6 113.3 72.6 31.6
BioShock Infinite (2013) 141.5 89.3 69.3 21.3
Metro: Last Light (2013) 69.9 55.5 27.7 17.3
GRID 2 (2013) 167 121.7 111.7 28.4
Company of Heroes 2 (2013) 38.2 30.7 23.1 10.4
F1 2013 (2013) 122 88

Emissions

System Noise

As was true of the MSI GS70, the case's narrow build takes its toll in this discipline. At 34-35 dB(A) in idle mode, the Schenker XMG C703 is constantly audible. At about 41 dB(A) in 3D mode, the computer remains at a somewhat lower sound pressure level than the MSI GS70, which could have to do with the different mass storage media. Under full load (Prime95 + FurMark), the heat generated within the device is blown out of the case at a sound pressure level of about 47 dB(A).

Noise Level

Idle
34.3 / 34.5 / 34.8 dB(A)
Load
41.1 / 47.2 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Voltcraft sl-320 (15 cm distance)

Temperature

C703 in the Stress Test
C703 in the Stress Test

The Schenker XMG C703's cooling system was specially designed for the case's thin build. Two fans in the back region of the case force the warm air out of the device. A heatpipe system separates the heat generated by the processor and graphics card, allowing for a more efficient cooling process.

At about 26 °C (78.8 °F) in idle mode, the top and bottom sides of the case both remain quite cool. If you start an application (a PC game, for example), the surfaces heat up palpably, and the area above the keyboard in particular grows very warm. Depending on the game, the case warms to different temperatures. The temperatures we measured during Company of Heroes were substantially higher than those we observed while playing Bioshock Infinite. In the stress test with Prime95 and FurMark, we measured a maximum of 46 °C (114.8 °F) on the top of the device. The underside, however, reached a maximum temperature of 57 °C (134.6 °F).

The differences between our review device and the GS70 are baffling. While the Schenker CPU and GPU temperatures hit a maximum temperature of about 90 °C (194 °F) with turbo mode activated, the MSI notebook crosses the 100 °C (212 °F) mark without turbo (here, too, the mass storage devices could be partly to blame).

Max. Load
 45.7 °C
114 F
44 °C
111 F
45.1 °C
113 F
 
 41.2 °C
106 F
43.2 °C
110 F
41.4 °C
107 F
 
 35.2 °C
95 F
36.4 °C
98 F
36.3 °C
97 F
 
Maximum: 45.7 °C = 114 F
Average: 40.9 °C = 106 F
55.7 °C
132 F
56.5 °C
134 F
53.9 °C
129 F
51.6 °C
125 F
51.4 °C
125 F
48.7 °C
120 F
40.2 °C
104 F
41 °C
106 F
40.6 °C
105 F
Maximum: 56.5 °C = 134 F
Average: 48.8 °C = 120 F
Power Supply (max.)  59.9 °C = 140 F | Room Temperature 23 °C = 73 F | Voltcraft IR-550
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 40.9 °C / 106 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F for the devices in the class Gaming.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 45.7 °C / 114 F, compared to the average of 40.4 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 56.5 °C / 134 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 25.1 °C / 77 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(±) The palmrests and touchpad can get very hot to the touch with a maximum of 36.4 °C / 97.5 F.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (-7.5 °C / -13.5 F).

Speakers

The XMG C703's speakers are located in the top side of the case and generate a reasonably good sound for the size and shape of the device's body. For a gaming notebook of this size, the bass sound is good and the high and mid tones are appealing too. When we tested the speakers with rock and metal music, however, they often generated a soft rustling noise.

Energy Management

Power Consumption

We used the keyboard lighting in testing the computer's energy consumption. In idle mode, the Schenker XMG C703 reaches a minimum energy consumption of 8.4 Watts. With Ethernet activated and at maximum display brightness, the notebook's power draw rises to about 30 Watts -- about 3 Watts more than that of the MSI GS70.

During the stress test, with Prime95 and FurMark running simultaneously, the notebook uses about 131 Watts. Here too the device's energy consumption is a little above that of the MSI GS70, which burned about 125 Watts. In the simulated gaming test with 3DMark 06, the XMG C703 consumed 94 Watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.1 / 0.3 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 8.4 / 21.6 / 30.3 Watt
Load midlight 94.1 / 131.4 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

Battery Eater Idle Test
Battery Eater Idle Test
Battery Eater Load Test
Battery Eater Load Test

The Schenker XMG C703's measurements and weight make it an interesting option for anyone looking for a gaming notebook to carry along with you. In idle mode, the battery holds out for about 6.5 hours. A recharge suffices for about 3 hours of wireless Internet surfing. However, the battery cannot provide enough power for long gaming parties: The Battery Eater Classic test ended after only a little more than 60 minutes.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
6h 21min
WiFi Surfing
3h 14min
DVD
2h 47min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 06min

Verdict

Traveling gamers, behold! With the Schenker XMG C703, you will get a well-manufactured and thin gaming notebook. Because of its high brightness and very good contrast, the 17.3-inch display is well suited to the needs of gaming and film aficionados. The device's 3D power is strong, and its application performance leaves nothing to be desired.

There are very few differences between this notebook and the MSI GS70, except that the case is "clean". The buyer will not get the SteelSeries branding, and the operating system is tidier and not filled with bloatware. Additionally, the buyer can select hard drives, flash drives and additional software according to his or her own taste.

Moreover, with that, our verdict remains that the Schenker XMG C703 is a great gaming notebook to carry along wherever life takes you.

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In Review: Schenker XMG C703. Test device courtesy of Schenker Technologies.
In Review: Schenker XMG C703. Test device courtesy of Schenker Technologies.

Specifications

SCHENKER XMG C703 (XMG Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-4700HQ 4 x 2.4 - 3.4 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 850 MHz, Memory: 1000 MHz, DirectX 11, GDDR5, 311.83, Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR3 1600 MHz (Dual Channel), 2 of 2 slots, max 16GB
Display
17.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, Chi Mei N173HGE-L11, TN LED, Full HD, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM87 (Lynx Point)
Storage
Samsung SSD 840 EVO 250GB, 250 GB 
, SATA III, Bays: 2x mSATA & 1x 2.5-inch
Soundcard
Realtek ALC892 @ Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Microphone input, Headphone output, Audio output, Card Reader: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Networking
Qualcomm Killer e2200 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 7260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 27 x 419 x 287 ( = 1.06 x 16.5 x 11.3 in)
Battery
59 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 5400 mAh, 6 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD (30 fps @ 720p)
Additional features
Speakers: 2.1 (Sound Blaster Cinema), Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, Power supply: 120 watts, 24-48 Months Warranty
Weight
2.628 kg ( = 92.7 oz / 5.79 pounds), Power Supply: 438 g ( = 15.45 oz / 0.97 pounds)
Price
1520 Euro

 

The power supply is a normal size...
The power supply is a normal size...
...has more than 120 Watts at its command...
...has more than 120 Watts at its command...
...and is completely exhausted in the stress test.
...and is completely exhausted in the stress test.
With 4 USB 3.0 ports...
With 4 USB 3.0 ports...
...the C703 is well-equipped.
...the C703 is well-equipped.
Rubber feet keep the C703 from sliding.
Rubber feet keep the C703 from sliding.
The case is very flat.
The case is very flat.
Fingerprints are clearly visible on the lid.
Fingerprints are clearly visible on the lid.
The speakers have a good sound.
The speakers have a good sound.
LEDs show how much computing power the C703 is currently using.
LEDs show how much computing power the C703 is currently using.
2 DisplayPort connections make it possible to use more monitors.
2 DisplayPort connections make it possible to use more monitors.
Schenker XMG C-Series
Schenker XMG C-Series
Using LEDs, the power button shows which graphics card is currently activated.
Using LEDs, the power button shows which graphics card is currently activated.
The USB ports on the right side could make the use of a mouse difficult.
The USB ports on the right side could make the use of a mouse difficult.
Outfitted with everything a gamer needs:
Outfitted with everything a gamer needs:
A flat chiclet keyboard...
A flat chiclet keyboard...
...with a short travel, soft click point...
...with a short travel, soft click point...
...and intelligently arranged function keys...
...and intelligently arranged function keys...
...in the familiar SteelSeries arrangement.
...in the familiar SteelSeries arrangement.
The keyboard has blue backlighting.
The keyboard has blue backlighting.
Big touchpad...
Big touchpad...
...built-in battery...
...built-in battery...
...and numerous, well-positioned connections.
...and numerous, well-positioned connections.
The cooling system works efficiently and transports the heat from the CPU and GPU separately.
The cooling system works efficiently and transports the heat from the CPU and GPU separately.
You can choose from various SSDs or hard drives in the Schenker store.
You can choose from various SSDs or hard drives in the Schenker store.
The Ethernet module can also be switched out if desired.
The Ethernet module can also be switched out if desired.
The Intel module's connection quality is very good.
The Intel module's connection quality is very good.
The underside serves as the maintenance hatch.
The underside serves as the maintenance hatch.

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Pros

+Matte and bright FullHD panel
+High contrast
+Flat and quiet chiclet keyboard with blue backlighting
+Good gaming performance
+Compact measurements for a gaming notebook
+Can be individually configured in the Schenker store
 

Cons

-High temperatures under load
-High noise emission in idle mode

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What we like

For the modest measurements and comparably low weight, the gaming performance is excellent.

What we'd like to see

Neither the CPU nor GPU can be switched out even in the Schenker model.

What surprises us

For a gaming notebook in this performance class, the XMG C703 is very easy to transport.

The competition

MSI GS70

Asus G750JW

Bullmann C-Klasse 5

Rating

SCHENKER XMG C703 - 03/17/2014 v4(old)
Stephan Schünke

Chassis
78 / 98 → 80%
Keyboard
75%
Pointing Device
69%
Connectivity
78 / 81 → 96%
Weight
59 / 10-66 → 88%
Battery
77%
Display
80%
Games Performance
90%
Application Performance
94%
Temperature
64 / 95 → 67%
Noise
70 / 90 → 78%
Audio
60%
Average
75%
80%
Gaming - Weighted Average
Stephan Schünke, 2013-10-31 (Update: 2013-11- 1)