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Schenker Key 15 (Clevo PC50DN2) in review: A lot of performance in a slim, compact case

Light gaming powerhouse. Thanks to its powerful hardware, the soberly designed Schenker Key 15 brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). The device can be individually customized to your own needs. In addition, the BIOS enables the undervolting of the CPU and iGPU.

With the Key 15, Schenker has a compact, lightweight 15.6-inch gaming laptop in its range that is equipped with powerful hardware. The test device provided to us is powered by a Core i7-10875H octa-core processor and a GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q GPU. The computer is based on the PC50DN2 barebone from Clevo. Its competitors include devices like the MSI GS66 10SGS, the Aorus 15G XB, the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (2020), the Gigabyte Aero 15 XB, and the Acer Predator Triton 500.

SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Processor
Intel Core i7-10875H 8 x 2.3 - 5.1 GHz, Comet Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1080 MHz, Memory: 1375 MHz, GDDR6, 256-bit interface, 27.21.14.5206, Optimus
Memory
32 GB 
, DDR4 3200, dual-channel, two memory slots (both occupied)
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, Panda LM156LF-1F02, IPS, glossy: no, 144 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM470
Storage
Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB, 1024 GB 
, 2x M.2 2280 (1x NMVe, 1x NVMe/SATA), 883 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC1220 @ Intel Comet Point PCH - cAVS
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combo audio, 2-in-1 audio (microphone input + optical S/PDIF), Card Reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC, TPM 2.0
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 19.8 x 357.5 x 238 ( = 0.78 x 14.07 x 9.37 in)
Battery
73 Wh, 6220 mAh Lithium-Ion, 11.4 V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, driver DVD, one set of screws, one retaining screw for a second SSD, a thermal pad, a microfiber cloth, 36 Months Warranty
Weight
2.028 kg ( = 71.54 oz / 4.47 pounds), Power Supply: 500 g ( = 17.64 oz / 1.1 pounds)
Price
2 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
84.5 %
09/2020
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
2 kg19.8 mm15.60"1920x1080
84 %
05/2020
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
2.2 kg20 mm15.60"1920x1080
86.5 %
08/2020
Aorus 15G XB
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
2.3 kg25 mm15.60"1920x1080
85.9 %
08/2020
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
2.2 kg17.8 mm15.60"1920x1080
85.8 %
05/2020
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
2.2 kg20 mm15.60"3840x2160
04/2020
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
2.1 kg18 mm15.60"1920x1080

Case - The Key 15 features a metal chassis

The term "inconspicuous" describes the Key 15 quite well. Schenker has chosen a sober look without any frills here. The device's appearance doesn't correspond to the typical gaming-laptop scheme but rather to a dapper business laptop. It wouldn't attract attention in any office in the world. Furthermore, the matte black chassis is made of metal. Only the display bezel is made of plastic. In addition, the battery is firmly installed, and there is no maintenance hatch.

The case shows good workmanship. The gap dimensions are in order, and sharp edges aren't noticeable. The base unit and the lid in particular can be twisted a bit too much. A higher degree of rigidity would be appropriate here. Moreover,  exerting pressure on the backside of the lid doesn't lead to changes in the image. The hinges hold the lid firmly in position, but they do let it wobble a bit. The maximum aperture angle is about 130°, and opening the lid with one hand is possible.

Within our comparison field, the Key is one of the most compact devices. Only the Razer Blade 15 is a little bit smaller. At a weight of about 2 kg, it's the lightest laptop.

Size comparison

356 mm / 14 inch 250 mm / 9.84 inch 25 mm / 0.984 inch 2.3 kg4.98 lbs358 mm / 14.1 inch 248 mm / 9.76 inch 20 mm / 0.787 inch 2.2 kg4.78 lbs357.5 mm / 14.1 inch 238 mm / 9.37 inch 19.8 mm / 0.78 inch 2 kg4.47 lbs359 mm / 14.1 inch 255 mm / 10 inch 18 mm / 0.709 inch 2.1 kg4.63 lbs356 mm / 14 inch 250 mm / 9.84 inch 20 mm / 0.787 inch 2.2 kg4.8 lbs355 mm / 14 inch 235 mm / 9.25 inch 17.8 mm / 0.701 inch 2.2 kg4.85 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connectivity - Thunderbolt 3 on board

The Key 15 comes with a total of three USB Type-A ports (USB 3.2 Gen 1). In addition, there's a Thunderbolt 3 port that supports DisplayPort via USB-C. Together with the HDMI port (version 2.0) and the Mini DisplayPort (version 1.4), the laptop has three video outputs. Both DisplayPorts are G-Sync compatible. Alternatively, the Thunderbolt 3 port offers the possibility to connect a docking solution or an external GPU. The port configuration is rounded off with a Gigabit Ethernet connection and two audio ports.

Back: Mini DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, power supply, Thunderbolt 3
Back: Mini DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, power supply, Thunderbolt 3
Right side: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), Gigabit Ethernet
Right side: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), Gigabit Ethernet
Left side: Cable-lock slot, memory card reader (MicroSD), USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), combo audio, 2-in-1 audio (microphone input + optical S/PDIF)
Left side: Cable-lock slot, memory card reader (MicroSD), USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), combo audio, 2-in-1 audio (microphone input + optical S/PDIF)

SD card reader

The Key doesn't offer a full-fledged SD memory card reader. A MicroSD model is used.

Communication

The WLAN module uses an Intel chip (Wi-Fi 6 AX200) that supports the 802.11a/b/g/h/n/ac/ax WLAN standards. The transmission speeds determined under optimal conditions (no other WLAN devices nearby, short distance between laptop and server PC) range from good to very good. Wired network connections are handled by a Gigabit Ethernet chip from Realtek's well-known RTL8168/8111 family.

Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1386 (1331min - 1568max) MBit/s +52%
Aorus 15G XB
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)
1370 MBit/s +50%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)
1340 MBit/s +47%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)
1310 MBit/s +44%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1243 (1000min - 1395max) MBit/s +36%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
  (447 - 1645, n=127)
1104 MBit/s +21%
Average of class Gaming
  (450 - 1412, n=14, last 2 years)
1006 MBit/s +10%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
912 MBit/s
iperf3 receive AX12
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1419 (1355min - 1443max) MBit/s +3%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)
1390 MBit/s +1%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1380 MBit/s
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1349 (804min - 1497max) MBit/s -2%
Average of class Gaming
  (423 - 1700, n=14, last 2 years)
1203 MBit/s -13%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
  (523 - 1684, n=128)
1191 MBit/s -14%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)
1170 MBit/s -15%
Aorus 15G XB
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)
1120 MBit/s -19%

Webcam

The built-in webcam (0.9 MP) produces images with a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels. In addition, there are issues with color accuracy. With a Delta E 2000 color deviation of almost 15, the target (Delta E less than 3) is clearly missed.

ColorChecker
24 ∆E
20.5 ∆E
25.4 ∆E
24.7 ∆E
25.2 ∆E
17.8 ∆E
18.3 ∆E
31.4 ∆E
20.6 ∆E
24.1 ∆E
18 ∆E
19.4 ∆E
27.9 ∆E
18.7 ∆E
24.1 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
25.6 ∆E
26.6 ∆E
2.7 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
20.6 ∆E
22.5 ∆E
22.9 ∆E
5.3 ∆E
ColorChecker Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q: 20.47 ∆E min: 2.75 - max: 31.42 ∆E
ColorChecker
22.5 ∆E
16.6 ∆E
19 ∆E
15.8 ∆E
16.6 ∆E
13.2 ∆E
14.9 ∆E
24.6 ∆E
17.2 ∆E
10.8 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
21.4 ∆E
17.1 ∆E
20.6 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
13.6 ∆E
19.6 ∆E
2 ∆E
11.4 ∆E
15 ∆E
14.5 ∆E
9.9 ∆E
7 ∆E
ColorChecker SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake: 14.78 ∆E min: 2.01 - max: 24.58 ∆E
ColorChecker
24.9 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
13.3 ∆E
8.3 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
2.6 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
23.8 ∆E
12.3 ∆E
15.5 ∆E
4.3 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
29.2 ∆E
8.8 ∆E
13.2 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
11.8 ∆E
7.8 ∆E
2.7 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
10.8 ∆E
10.2 ∆E
9.8 ∆E
10.3 ∆E
ColorChecker Aorus 15G XB: 11.85 ∆E min: 2.61 - max: 29.22 ∆E
ColorChecker
15.4 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
10.1 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
6.2 ∆E
7.4 ∆E
18.7 ∆E
14.8 ∆E
13.1 ∆E
3.8 ∆E
2.3 ∆E
18.4 ∆E
8 ∆E
17.5 ∆E
3.3 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
13.3 ∆E
5.1 ∆E
11.1 ∆E
9.6 ∆E
10.8 ∆E
11.5 ∆E
8.7 ∆E
ColorChecker Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3: 10.61 ∆E min: 2.33 - max: 18.71 ∆E
ColorChecker
11 ∆E
12.1 ∆E
10.5 ∆E
13.2 ∆E
12.9 ∆E
10.1 ∆E
10.8 ∆E
10.7 ∆E
13.5 ∆E
11.3 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
7.2 ∆E
8.8 ∆E
18.6 ∆E
8.2 ∆E
15.9 ∆E
12.3 ∆E
1.5 ∆E
7.6 ∆E
8.9 ∆E
9.7 ∆E
9 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
ColorChecker MSI GS66 10SGS: 10.47 ∆E min: 1.53 - max: 18.64 ∆E
ColorChecker
20.9 ∆E
9.2 ∆E
13.4 ∆E
8.8 ∆E
12.2 ∆E
5.8 ∆E
9.8 ∆E
21.2 ∆E
12 ∆E
13.9 ∆E
5.9 ∆E
3.7 ∆E
19.5 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
3.5 ∆E
11.9 ∆E
11.1 ∆E
3.3 ∆E
9.8 ∆E
10.2 ∆E
9.3 ∆E
8.8 ∆E
3.9 ∆E
ColorChecker Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP: 10.3 ∆E min: 3.32 - max: 21.2 ∆E

Accessories

Besides the usual documents (quick-start guide, warranty information) the laptop comes with a driver DVD, a set of screws, a retaining screw for a second SSD, a thermal pad, and a microfiber cloth.

Maintenance

The Schenker laptop doesn't have a maintenance hatch. To get to the inside, the bottom cover has to be detached. To do this, all the screws on the underside of the device need to be removed. The bottom cover can then be lifted. It doesn't sit excessively tight in its place.

Schenker Key 15 hardware
Schenker Key 15 hardware

Input devices - Suitable for everyday use

Keyboard

The Schenker laptop has a backlit chiclet keyboard (RGB lighting) that also comes with a number pad on board. The flat, smooth keys have a medium travel and a clear pressure point. While typing, the keyboard yields slightly in the middle, but this didn't prove to be excessively bothersome. All in all, you'll find a keyboard suitable for everyday use here.

Touchpad

The multi-touch capable touchpad occupies an area of approximately 10.8 x 6.1 cm. This provides plenty of space for using gesture controls. Furthermore, the smooth pad surface makes it easy for fingers to glide on it. The pad also reacts to input in the corners, and the two separate mouse buttons offer a short travel and a clear pressure point.

Input devices
Input devices

Display - 144 Hz IPS

The Key's 15.6-inch display has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. While the contrast (1,034:1) is pleasing, there's still room for improvement in terms of brightness (281 cd/m²). We consider values beyond 300 cd/m² to be good. In addition, the 144 Hz panel provides quick response times. Positive: The display shows no PWM flickering. Alternatively, the Key 15 can be equipped with a 4K OLED display.

314
cd/m²
299
cd/m²
290
cd/m²
279
cd/m²
300
cd/m²
265
cd/m²
268
cd/m²
264
cd/m²
250
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
Panda LM156LF-1F02 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 314 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 281 cd/m² Minimum: 14 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 80 %
Center on Battery: 300 cd/m²
Contrast: 1034:1 (Black: 0.29 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 5.39 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 1.73
ΔE Greyscale 9.8 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
92% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
69% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
68.7% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
96.2% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
67.2% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.019
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Panda LM156LF-1F02, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
MSI GS66 10SGS
AU Optronics B156HAN12.0, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Aorus 15G XB
Sharp LQ156M1JW03, IGZO, 1920x1080, 15.60
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
AU Optronics B156HAN12.0, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Samsung SDCA029, OLED, 3840x2160, 15.60
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
AUO B156HAN12.0 (AUO7A8C), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Display
3%
0%
4%
32%
4%
Display P3 Coverage
67.2
69.9
4%
67.2
0%
70.2
4%
99.9
49%
70.3
5%
sRGB Coverage
96.2
99.1
3%
97.8
2%
99
3%
100
4%
99.5
3%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
68.7
71.1
3%
68
-1%
71.4
4%
98.2
43%
72.2
5%
Response Times
-11%
-41%
21%
79%
-29%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
10 ?(5.2, 4.8)
11.2 ?(6, 5.2)
-12%
16 ?(8.4, 7.6)
-60%
6 ?(3, 3)
40%
2.2 ?(1, 1.2)
78%
14.4 ?(7.2, 7.2)
-44%
Response Time Black / White *
9.2 ?(4.4, 4.8)
10 ?(5.2, 4.8)
-9%
11.2 ?(6.8, 4.4)
-22%
9 ?(5, 4)
2%
1.8 ?(1, 0.8)
80%
10.4 ?(5.2, 5.2)
-13%
PWM Frequency
23580 ?(24)
60 ?(80)
Screen
31%
23%
27%
33%
21%
Brightness middle
300
339.4
13%
264
-12%
347
16%
385
28%
320
7%
Brightness
281
331
18%
248
-12%
328
17%
390
39%
318
13%
Brightness Distribution
80
92
15%
89
11%
89
11%
93
16%
88
10%
Black Level *
0.29
0.24
17%
0.3
-3%
0.285
2%
0.24
17%
Contrast
1034
1414
37%
880
-15%
1218
18%
1333
29%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
5.39
1.58
71%
1.21
78%
2.35
56%
2.46
54%
4.03
25%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
14.35
3.8
74%
3.07
79%
4.15
71%
4.01
72%
8.43
41%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
1.73
1.47
15%
0.92
47%
1.16
33%
2.6
-50%
0.98
43%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
9.8
2.3
77%
1.6
84%
3.04
69%
1.39
86%
5.94
39%
Gamma
2.019 109%
2.24 98%
2.192 100%
2.35 94%
2.31 95%
2.42 91%
CCT
8174 80%
6952 93%
6340 103%
6658 98%
6395 102%
6751 96%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
69
64.8
-6%
68
-1%
65
-6%
98
42%
66
-4%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
92
99.4
8%
90
-2%
99
8%
100
9%
99
8%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
8% / 21%
-6% / 11%
17% / 22%
48% / 39%
-1% / 12%

* ... smaller is better

Out of the box, the display shows a mediocre color reproduction. With a Delta E 2000 color deviation of 5.39, the target (Delta E less than 3) is missed. Furthermore, the display suffers from a blue tint. Calibration provides significant improvements. In this way, the color deviation is reduced to 1.73, the blue tint disappears, and the grayscales are displayed in a more balanced way. The AdobeRGB (69%) and sRGB (92%) color spaces aren't fully reproduced.

CalMAN: Grayscales
CalMAN: Grayscales
CalMAN: Color saturation
CalMAN: Color saturation
CalMAN: ColorChecker
CalMAN: ColorChecker
CalMAN: Grayscales (calibrated)
CalMAN: Grayscales (calibrated)
CalMAN: Color saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN: Color saturation (calibrated)
CalMAN: ColorChecker (calibrated)
CalMAN: ColorChecker (calibrated)
Schenker Key 15 vs. sRGB (92%)
Schenker Key 15 vs. sRGB (92%)
Subpixel grid
Subpixel grid
Schenker Key 15 vs. AdobeRGB (69%)
Schenker Key 15 vs. AdobeRGB (69%)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
9.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 4.4 ms rise
↘ 4.8 ms fall
The screen shows fast response rates in our tests and should be suited for gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 20 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
10 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 5.2 ms rise
↘ 4.8 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 18 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

Schenker has equipped the laptop with a viewing-angle-stable IPS panel. The screen can thus be read from any position. Outdoors, the display can only be read when the sun is not too bright.

The Key 15 outdoors (in bright sunshine)
The Key 15 outdoors (in bright sunshine)
Viewing angles
Viewing angles

Performance - The Schenker laptop offers high-end hardware

With the Key 15, Schenker has a 15.6-inch gaming laptop in its range that brings every modern game smoothly onto the screen and also cuts a fine figure in all other application areas. Our test device costs just under 3,000 Euros (~$3,548). In addition, the device can be individually customized in the Schenker online store.

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
HWiNFO
HWiNFO
 

Test conditions

The preinstalled Control Center software allows, among other things, the fan control to be adjusted and an energy profile to be selected. We conducted all tests with automatic fan control and the "Entertainment Mode" energy profile. We also ran some benchmarks with the "Power Mode" profile active.

Undervolting via BIOS

The processor and the integrated GPU can be operated with lower voltages than those provided by the manufacturer (undervolting). As a result, energy consumption and heat development are lower. But reducing the voltage too much can lead to an unstable or faulty system. Schenker has, therefore, limited the voltage decrease to a maximum of 50 mV using 10 mV steps. If errors or instabilities occur, it's necessary to switch back to the previous voltage step. Please note: Undervolting is always done at the user's own risk.

Processor

The Key 15 is powered by a Core i7-10875H octa-core processor (Comet Lake). The CPU operates at a base speed of 2.3 GHz. The clock speed can be increased to 4.3 GHz (eight cores) or 5.1 GHz (one core) via Turbo. Hyper-Threading (two threads per core) is supported.

The processor briefly works through the multithread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark at 2.3 to 4.3 GHz. The single-thread test is run at 4.3 to 5.1 GHz. On battery power, the clock rates are 1.9 to 2.6 GHz (multithread) and 2 to 4.9 GHz (single-thread), respectively.

Multithread (plugged in)
Multithread (plugged in)
Single-thread (plugged in)
Single-thread (plugged in)

We verify if the CPU Turbo is also consistently used when plugged in by running the Cinebench R15 benchmark's multithread test in a continuous loop for at least 30 minutes. The results drop from the first to the second run and then remain at a constant level. Turbo is used. If Performance Mode is activated within the Control Center, the Turbo speeds increase and consequently the results too.

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SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H: Ø1289 (1270.12-1436.11)
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H; Leistungsmodus: Ø1370 (1328.77-1796.17)
MSI GS66 10SGS Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1219 (1209.12-1272.47)
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H: Ø1613 (1597.32-1826.4)
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H: Ø1028 (1017.94-1187.05)
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H: Ø1573 (1544.4-1818.6)
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1213 (1201.27-1287.87)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (Performance Mode)
CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop (Performance Mode)
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
205 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
1436 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
146.1 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
Help
Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (79.2 - 318, n=247, last 2 years)
265 Points +29%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
213 Points +4%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
212 Points +3%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
205 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (190 - 220, n=37)
204 Points 0%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
202 Points -1%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
196 Points -4%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
190 Points -7%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
188 Points -8%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (400 - 5663, n=248, last 2 years)
2986 Points +108%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
1826 Points +27%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
1818 (1544.4min - 1818.6max) Points +27%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
1796 Points +25%
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (1003 - 1833, n=38)
1554 Points +8%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
1436 Points
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
1288 (1201.27min - 1287.87max) Points -10%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1273 (1209.12min - 1272.47max) Points -11%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
1187 Points -17%
Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
374.7 Seconds * -8%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
371 Seconds * -7%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
368 Seconds * -6%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
347 Seconds *
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (259 - 535, n=30)
327 Seconds * +6%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
319.8 Seconds * +8%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
285 Seconds * +18%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
284 Seconds * +18%
Average of class Gaming
  (87 - 1259, n=241, last 2 years)
208 Seconds * +40%
7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Average of class Gaming
  (2685 - 7581, n=242, last 2 years)
6034 MIPS +10%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
5605 MIPS +2%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
5501 MIPS
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
5457 MIPS -1%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
5423 MIPS -1%
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (5071 - 5780, n=31)
5360 MIPS -3%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
5319 MIPS -3%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
5015 MIPS -9%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
4923 MIPS -11%
7z b 4
Average of class Gaming
  (11386 - 140932, n=241, last 2 years)
74398 MIPS +85%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
47675 MIPS +19%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
47170 MIPS +17%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
46426 MIPS +15%
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (29844 - 49562, n=31)
43117 MIPS +7%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
40206 MIPS
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
38249 MIPS -5%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
35505 MIPS -12%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
35130 MIPS -13%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (169 - 855, n=243, last 2 years)
690 Points +37%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
511 Points +2%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
509 Points +1%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
503 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (430 - 524, n=32)
486 Points -3%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
482 Points -4%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
479 Points -5%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
468 Points -7%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
454 Points -10%
CPU (Multi Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (930 - 13769, n=243, last 2 years)
7152 Points +132%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
4133 Points +34%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
3801 Points +23%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
3723 Points +21%
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (1986 - 4176, n=32)
3455 Points +12%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
3081 Points
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
2932 Points -5%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
2928 Points -5%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
2860 Points -7%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (158 - 2193, n=246, last 2 years)
1786 Points +33%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
1371 Points +2%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
1347 Points 0%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
1347 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (1233 - 1371, n=29)
1304 Points -3%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
1300 Points -3%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
1281 Points -5%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
1233 Points -8%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1207 Points -10%
Multi-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (1946 - 22200, n=246, last 2 years)
13156 Points +75%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
8620 Points +15%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
8190 Points +9%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
8087 Points +8%
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (5715 - 8620, n=29)
7734 Points +3%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
7516 Points
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
6991 Points -7%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
6522 Points -13%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
6216 Points -17%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
Average of class Gaming
  (3 - 37.6, n=245, last 2 years)
20.5 fps +93%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
13 fps +23%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
12.8 fps +21%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
12.2 fps +15%
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (7.27 - 14.1, n=27)
11.7 fps +10%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
10.6 fps
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
10.3 fps -3%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
10.1 fps -5%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
9.89 fps -7%
LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
56.9 s * -11%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
55.8 s * -9%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
52.4 s * -2%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
52.1 s * -2%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
51.3 s *
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (30.2 - 84.3, n=30)
50.3 s * +2%
Average of class Gaming
  (32.8 - 332, n=239, last 2 years)
49.6 s * +3%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
47.94 s * +7%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
44.47 s * +13%
R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.631 sec * -10%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.606 sec * -6%
Aorus 15G XB
Intel Core i7-10875H
0.586 sec * -2%
Average Intel Core i7-10875H
  (0.546 - 0.662, n=29)
0.582 sec * -2%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
0.579 sec * -1%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
0.573 sec *
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
0.56 sec * +2%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
0.547 sec * +5%
Average of class Gaming
  (0.3609 - 4.47, n=242, last 2 years)
0.4753 sec * +17%

* ... smaller is better

System performance

The system works well and smoothly, and we didn't encounter any problems. The built-in hardware offers enough computing power for all common application areas. This is especially confirmed by the good PCMark results.

There are two memory slots available. Memory runs in dual-channel mode.
There are two memory slots available. Memory runs in dual-channel mode.
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
4375 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
5721 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
5682 points
PCMark 10 Score
5909 points
Help
PCMark 10 - Score
Average of class Gaming
  (4477 - 9852, n=208, last 2 years)
7531 Points +27%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
6580 Points +11%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
6154 Points +4%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
5909 Points
Average Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (5093 - 5909, n=4)
5498 Points -7%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5484 Points -7%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5393 Points -9%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
5093 Points -14%
PCMark 8
Home Score Accelerated v2
Average of class Gaming
  (3570 - 6657, n=37, last 2 years)
5218 Points +19%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
4719 Points +8%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
4665 Points +7%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
4579 Points +5%
Average Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (4375 - 4666, n=3)
4569 Points +4%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
4375 Points
Work Score Accelerated v2
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
6340 Points +12%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
6219 Points +9%
Average Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (5682 - 6370, n=3)
6131 Points +8%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
6081 Points +7%
Average of class Gaming
  (4622 - 7085, n=36, last 2 years)
6071 Points +7%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
5682 Points

DPC latencies

In our standardized latency monitor test (web surfing, 4K video playback, high-load Prime95), we didn't observe any issues with the DPC latencies. The system seems to be suitable for real-time video and audio-editing.

Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
6244 μs * -2221%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
2364 μs * -779%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
1877 μs * -598%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
1388 μs * -416%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
785 μs * -192%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
269 μs *

* ... smaller is better

Storage

The system drive is an NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) from Samsung that provides 1 TB of storage space. The transfer rates of the SSD are excellent. The laptop has a second M.2 2280 slot that can be occupied by an NVMe or SATA SSD. If both slots are equipped with NVMe SSDs, these could form a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array if required.

An NVMe SSD serves as system drive. A second SSD in the M.2 2280 format (NVMe or SATA) can be installed.
An NVMe SSD serves as system drive. A second SSD in the M.2 2280 format (NVMe or SATA) can be installed.
Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 3564 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 3284 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 620 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 540 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 2633 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 2988 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 54.3 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 193 MB/s
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
MSI GS66 10SGS
Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
Aorus 15G XB
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
-25%
-19%
-16%
-15%
-15%
Write 4K
193
132.5
-31%
121.6
-37%
135.7
-30%
127.4
-34%
131.7
-32%
Read 4K
54.3
45.03
-17%
44.37
-18%
46.98
-13%
147.5
172%
47.34
-13%
Write Seq
2988
1987
-34%
2617
-12%
2180
-27%
485.9
-84%
2884
-3%
Read Seq
2633
1434
-46%
1297
-51%
1949
-26%
1352
-49%
2303
-13%
Write 4K Q32T1
540
467.5
-13%
499
-8%
510
-6%
476.5
-12%
423.9
-21%
Read 4K Q32T1
620
536
-14%
557
-10%
569
-8%
531
-14%
487.7
-21%
Write Seq Q32T1
3284
2003
-39%
2978
-9%
2984
-9%
1061
-68%
2822
-14%
Read Seq Q32T1
3564
3306
-7%
3360
-6%
3238
-9%
2552
-28%
3478
-2%
AS SSD
-43%
-27%
-26%
-48%
-17%
Seq Read
2928
1086
-63%
1795
-39%
1950
-33%
1200
-59%
2767
-5%
Seq Write
2733
1901
-30%
2724
0%
2322
-15%
836
-69%
2613
-4%
4K Read
51.6
51
-1%
49.67
-4%
45.48
-12%
65.8
28%
47.55
-8%
4K Write
129.8
117.3
-10%
109.3
-16%
95.4
-27%
103.8
-20%
98.9
-24%
4K-64 Read
1838
1503
-18%
1284
-30%
1484
-19%
789
-57%
1205
-34%
4K-64 Write
2291
1721
-25%
1962
-14%
1887
-18%
929
-59%
2007
-12%
Access Time Read *
0.062
0.059
5%
0.063
-2%
0.051
18%
0.103
-66%
0.065
-5%
Access Time Write *
0.029
0.1
-245%
0.034
-17%
0.038
-31%
0.045
-55%
0.038
-31%
Score Read
2183
1662
-24%
1513
-31%
1725
-21%
975
-55%
1529
-30%
Score Write
2694
2029
-25%
2344
-13%
2215
-18%
1117
-59%
2367
-12%
Score Total
5984
4588
-23%
4685
-22%
4843
-19%
2594
-57%
4677
-22%
Copy ISO MB/s
2183
2155
-1%
1533
-30%
1903
-13%
Copy Program MB/s
2694
715
-73%
528
-80%
505
-81%
Copy Game MB/s
5984
1506
-75%
1042
-83%
1113
-81%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-34% / -37%
-23% / -24%
-21% / -23%
-32% / -34%
-16% / -16%

* ... smaller is better

Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

No graph data

Graphics card

The GeForce 2080 Super Max-Q graphics core (Turing) operates at a base speed of 735 MHz. When boosted, an increase up to 1,080 MHz is possible. Higher speeds are feasible if the GPU doesn't reach a specified temperature and/or energy threshold. The maximum speed measured by us is 1,880 MHz. Moreover, the GPU runs our The Witcher 3 test at average speeds of 1,381 MHz and 1,447 MHz (Performance Mode), respectively. The GPU is supported by fast GDDR6 memory (8,192 MB).

The 3DMark results are at a normal level for the GPU installed here. The UHD Graphics 630 GPU that's integrated into the processor is active, and the laptop works with Nvidia's Optimus graphics-switching solution. Furthermore, activating Performance Mode within the Control Center results in an increase of the graphics performance.

Sky Diver
Sky Diver
Fire Strike
Fire Strike
Time Spy
Time Spy
Sky Diver (Performance Mode)
Sky Diver (Performance Mode)
Fire Strike (Performance Mode)
Fire Strike (Performance Mode)
Time Spy (Performance Mode)
Time Spy (Performance Mode)
3DMark 11 (plugged in)
3DMark 11 (plugged in)
3DMark 11 (battery power)
3DMark 11 (battery power)
3DMark 11 (plugged in, Performance Mode)
3DMark 11 (plugged in, Performance Mode)
3DMark 11 Performance
24712 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
44991 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
18479 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
8330 points
Help
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Average of class Gaming
  (1029 - 72070, n=246, last 2 years)
39499 Points +37%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q (Leistungsmodus)
31707 Points +10%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
30456 Points +6%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (26292 - 32995, n=10)
29663 Points +3%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
28900 Points 0%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
28817 Points
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
28200 Points -2%
Aorus 15G XB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
27715 Points -4%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
26855 Points -7%
3DMark
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Graphics
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q (Leistungsmodus)
140750 Points +7%
Average of class Gaming
  (15902 - 193851, n=157, last 2 years)
134064 Points +1%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
132156 Points
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
127741 Points -3%
Aorus 15G XB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
126747 Points -4%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (101976 - 140750, n=7)
126108 Points -5%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
125664 Points -5%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
125498 Points -5%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
112791 Points -15%
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (781 - 53059, n=250, last 2 years)
28955 Points +35%
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q (Leistungsmodus)
23228 Points +8%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
22326 Points +4%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (19655 - 23649, n=10)
21743 Points +1%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
21479 Points 0%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
21464 Points
Aorus 15G XB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
21150 Points -1%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
21121 Points -2%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
20117 Points -6%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (224 - 22547, n=248, last 2 years)
11781 Points +41%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q (Leistungsmodus)
8695 Points +4%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
8379 Points +1%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
8331 Points
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (7372 - 8979, n=11)
8210 Points -1%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
7829 Points -6%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
7766 Points -7%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
7618 Points -9%
Aorus 15G XB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
7343 Points -12%

Gaming performance

The Schenker laptop brings all the latest games smoothly onto the screen. Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings can usually be selected here. The GPU also handles resolutions beyond Full HD (an appropriate monitor needs to be connected for this). However, the quality level should then be set somewhat more conservatively - especially at 4K level.

A look at the following table shows that activating Performance Mode results in a frame-rate increase. In most cases, however, the increase is quite small. An outlier at the top is observed with the F1 2020 game.

The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Average of class Gaming
  (8.61 - 216, n=245, last 2 years)
114 fps +26%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
96 fps +6%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
90.2 fps
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
87.7 fps -3%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (74.3 - 96, n=11)
85.3 fps -5%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
83.4 (67min) fps -8%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
79.1 (64min) fps -12%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
75.5 (63min) fps -16%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
74.3 fps -18%
BioShock Infinite - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset, DX11 (DDOF)
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (170.2 - 181.1, n=4)
174.4 fps +2%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
173 fps +2%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
170.2 fps
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
166.5 fps -2%
F1 2020 - 1920x1080 Ultra High Preset AA:T AF:16x
Average of class Gaming
  (12.4 - 305, n=8, last 2 years)
165.2 fps +62%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
126 (108min - 148max) fps +24%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (102 - 126, n=5)
116 fps +14%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
115 (98min - 134max) fps +13%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
104 (88min - 122max) fps +2%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
102 (94min - 126max) fps
Horizon Zero Dawn - 1920x1080 Ultimate Quality
Average of class Gaming
  (108.3 - 163, n=6, last 2 years)
130.6 fps +76%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
76 fps +3%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (74 - 76, n=2)
75 fps +1%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
74 fps
Doom Eternal - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
163.7 fps +6%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (140 - 177.7, n=8)
155.7 fps 0%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
155.1 fps
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
147 (94min) fps -5%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
144.4 fps -7%
Average of class Gaming
  (22.2 - 198.4, n=6, last 2 years)
142 fps -8%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
140 fps -10%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
130.2 fps -16%
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order - 1920x1080 Epic Preset
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
97.5 fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (88.7 - 97.5, n=4)
92.8 fps -5%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
92.1 fps -6%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
89.9 (59min) fps -8%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
88.7 fps -9%
Gears Tactics - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
92.7 fps +10%
Average of class Gaming
  (12.4 - 125.9, n=11, last 2 years)
86.8 fps +3%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (78.4 - 92.7, n=5)
85.6 fps +2%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
84.3 fps
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
82.9 fps -2%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
79 fps -6%
Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 1920x1080 Highest Preset AA:T
Average of class Gaming
  (27 - 271, n=33, last 2 years)
157 fps +59%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H (Leistungsmodus)
103 fps +4%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
100 (77min) fps +1%
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
99 fps
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
97 (75min) fps -2%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
96 (81min - 156max) fps -3%
Aorus 15G XB
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
96 fps -3%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
  (89 - 106, n=10)
95.8 fps -3%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
93 fps -6%

In order to verify whether the frame rates remain largely constant even over a prolonged period of time, we let the game The Witcher 3 run for about 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The character embodied by the player is not moved during this whole period. A drop in frame rates wasn't found.

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SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB: Ø80.9 (70-85)
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H; Leistungsmodus: Ø87.2 (77-94)
MSI GS66 10SGS GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ: Ø69.3 (64-75)
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ: Ø73.9 (68-80)
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung PM981a MZVLB1T0HBLR: Ø74.8 (63-82)
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H): Ø80.3 (75-84)
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ: Ø84.4 (72-91)
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test (Performance Mode)
GPU measurements during our The Witcher 3 test (Performance Mode)
low med. high ultra
BioShock Infinite (2013) 426.3 364.5 323.7 170.2
The Witcher 3 (2015) 348.2 251.3 159.8 90.2
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) 139 116 110 99
Total War: Three Kingdoms (2019) 273.1 142.4 95.4 69
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order (2019) 113.7 103.7 97.5
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019) 138.4 101.5 69 45
Doom Eternal (2020) 249 176.6 156.7 155.1
Gears Tactics (2020) 267.4 184.5 126.2 84.3
F1 2020 (2020) 268 184 161 102
Death Stranding (2020) 166.1 123.5 114.5 112.8
Horizon Zero Dawn (2020) 148 109 90 74

Emissions - The Schenker Key produces a lot of noise under load

Noise emissions

In idle usage, the two fans mainly run at low rotation speeds. However, they turn up strongly from time to time - we measure sound pressure levels of up to 44 dB(A). Under load, the fans produce even more noise. During the stress test and our The Witcher 3 test, the values are 53 dB(A) and 51 dB(A), respectively. Without a headset, gaming is no fun here.

For an overall lower noise level, it's necessary to switch to Silent Mode within the Control Center. However, this is at the expense of performance.

Noise Level

Idle
26 / 27 / 44 dB(A)
Load
53 / 53 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 25 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2039.236.948.539.941.439.42537.734.941.634.635.234.93148.345.650.144.844.445.64035.132.637.431.632.133.55044.444.744.544.244.230.66336.12731.327.930.634.5803719.923.218.517.736.110024.52123.219.615.424.812526.719.325.91714.827.816028.421.327.519.618.32720030.323.132.22219.630.225033.119.640.222.414.733.23153420.926.519.613.734.540034.415.82713.211.934.750035.615.327.914.311.434.863037.916.329.713.511.33780038.715.330.312.61138.6100040.114.832.112.611.140.612504214.534.312.911.141.8160041.614.13412.611.441.420004313.33412.111.542.8250043.613.534.512.91243.6315042.513.332.712.912.542.5400042.213.430.413.61341.9500041.213.829.11413.340.9630041.614.827.21513.941.7800037.414.223.914.814.137.31000035.214.319.914.61335.31250031.813.215.913.612.531.71600025.513.214.913.711.725.1SPL53.227.143.926.42553.1N8.80.94.70.80.68.7median 37.4median 14.8median 29.1median 13.7median 12.5median 37Delta5.62.64.22.11.65.7hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseSCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Aorus 15G XB
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Noise
1%
-4%
2%
-9%
-3%
off / environment *
25
28.5
-14%
25
-0%
30.1
-20%
30
-20%
30
-20%
Idle Minimum *
26
30
-15%
32
-23%
30.1
-16%
34
-31%
30
-15%
Idle Average *
27
30
-11%
34
-26%
30.1
-11%
36
-33%
33
-22%
Idle Maximum *
44
30.9
30%
38
14%
30.1
32%
41
7%
36
18%
Load Average *
53
39.5
25%
48
9%
46.8
12%
48
9%
50
6%
Witcher 3 ultra *
51
48
6%
50
2%
48.4
5%
48
6%
48
6%
Load Maximum *
53
59.4
-12%
54
-2%
46
13%
54
-2%
50
6%

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

Our stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least an hour) is run by the processor and graphics core at 2.3 to 2.4 GHz and 1,260 MHz, respectively. On battery power, the clock rates are 1.3 to 1.7 GHz (CPU) and 300 MHz (GPU), respectively. The stress test represents an extreme scenario that doesn't occur in everyday life. With this test we check if the system remains stable even under full load. 

The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3
Stress test
Stress test
Full load - Top
Full load - Top
Full load - Bottom
Full load - Bottom

The laptop warms up noticeably. During the stress test, we register temperatures just above 60 °C (~140 °F) at two measuring points. Moreover, heat development is even more pronounced when performing our The Witcher 3 test. Consequently, the device shouldn't be placed on the lap. In everyday use, however, the temperatures are in the green range.

Max. Load
 49 °C
120 F
52 °C
126 F
51 °C
124 F
 
 44 °C
111 F
50 °C
122 F
50 °C
122 F
 
 34 °C
93 F
36 °C
97 F
36 °C
97 F
 
Maximum: 52 °C = 126 F
Average: 44.7 °C = 112 F
62 °C
144 F
61 °C
142 F
54 °C
129 F
56 °C
133 F
54 °C
129 F
43 °C
109 F
41 °C
106 F
40 °C
104 F
39 °C
102 F
Maximum: 62 °C = 144 F
Average: 50 °C = 122 F
Power Supply (max.)  54 °C = 129 F | Room Temperature 24 °C = 75 F | Voltcraft IR-900
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 44.7 °C / 112 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 52 °C / 126 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 62 °C / 144 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 30.1 °C / 86 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(-) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 44.4 °C / 112 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 37 °C / 98.6 F.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (-8.1 °C / -14.6 F).
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Aorus 15G XB
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Heat
9%
10%
7%
8%
12%
Maximum Upper Side *
52
47.8
8%
44
15%
52
-0%
49
6%
44
15%
Maximum Bottom *
62
54.4
12%
63
-2%
53
15%
61
2%
50
19%
Idle Upper Side *
31
27.4
12%
27
13%
29.3
5%
27
13%
29
6%
Idle Bottom *
33
32
3%
29
12%
30.2
8%
29
12%
31
6%

* ... smaller is better

Speakers

The stereo speakers are located in the front area of the bottom of the device. They produce a very decent sound that lacks bass, though. For a better sound experience, headphones or external speakers should be used.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2041.443.12535.243.73144.450.54032.146.75044.245.86330.650.28017.749.210015.448.512514.849.916018.351.520019.653.325014.754.331513.757.540011.962.150011.469.663011.374.18001174.3100011.169.8125011.169.6160011.467.5200011.570.425001270.2315012.573.140001366.4500013.363.1630013.968.3800014.170.3100001368.31250012.566.91600011.769.1SPL2582.2N0.655.4median 12.5median 68.3Delta1.65.3hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseSCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (82 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 15.7% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (2.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.2% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 2.3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (5.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (11.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 10% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 87% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 6% of all tested devices were better, 2% similar, 92% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Energy management - Acceptable battery life

Energy consumption

In idle usage, we register a maximum power consumption of 18 watts. During our stress test, the value rises up to 210 watts. We didn't encounter any instabilities here. In addition, the 180-watt power adapter seems to have enough capacity (the efficiency factor is missing in our measurements). In gaming mode (our The Witcher 3 test), the power demand is lower at an average of 142 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.3 / 2.1 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 10 / 14 / 18 Watt
Load midlight 106 / 210 Watt
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Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
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.
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Aorus 15G XB
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Power Consumption
-22%
-33%
1%
-46%
-8%
Idle Minimum *
10
14.9
-49%
16
-60%
10.6
-6%
18
-80%
11
-10%
Idle Average *
14
17.5
-25%
20
-43%
13.1
6%
21
-50%
15
-7%
Idle Maximum *
18
29.5
-64%
30
-67%
15.8
12%
38
-111%
25
-39%
Load Average *
106
94.8
11%
102
4%
131
-24%
113
-7%
95
10%
Witcher 3 ultra *
142
146.1
-3%
156
-10%
146
-3%
149
-5%
140
1%
Load Maximum *
210
210.9
-0%
256
-22%
169
20%
256
-22%
211
-0%

* ... smaller is better

Battery life

The battery life is absolutely fine for a gaming laptop, but it won't knock anyone's socks off. Our WLAN test (accessing websites using a script) and video test (short film Big Buck Bunny [H.264 encoding, Full HD] running in a loop) are completed by the 15.6-incher after 4:49 hours and 5:44 hours, respectively.

The battery offers a capacity of 73 Wh
The battery offers a capacity of 73 Wh
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
6h 58min
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 84)
4h 49min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
5h 44min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 20min
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 73 Wh
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 99.99 Wh
Aorus 15G XB
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 94 Wh
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 80 Wh
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 94.2 Wh
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 84 Wh
Battery Runtime
36%
50%
30%
53%
16%
Reader / Idle
418
614
47%
579
39%
522
25%
518
24%
495
18%
H.264
344
459
33%
437
27%
WiFi v1.3
289
413
43%
418
45%
366
27%
364
26%
378
31%
Load
80
94
18%
147
84%
113
41%
166
108%
78
-2%

Pros

+ IPS display
+ 144 Hz panel
+ compact and lightweight
+ metal chassis
+ individually customizable
+ good system performance
+ space for a second M.2 2280 SSD (NVMe/SATA)
+ backlit keyboard (RGB)
+ undervolting option in BIOS
+ Thunderbolt 3

Cons

- moderate display brightness
- loud and hot under load

Verdict

The Schenker Key 15. Review device provided by Schenker.
The Schenker Key 15. Review device provided by Schenker.

The Schenker Key 15 falls into the category of slim and compact gaming laptops. But don't be deceived by its looks. With the Core i7-10875H octa-core processor and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q graphics core, the device is equipped with modern, powerful components that bring all the latest computer games smoothly onto the matte Full HD screen. Maximum quality settings can always be selected here.

With the Key 15, Schenker offers a light, powerful but also loud gaming laptop that can be customized very individually to your own needs.

The hardware is equipped with 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and an upgrade to up to 64 GB would be possible. The laptop offers space for two M.2 2280 SSDs (1x NVMe, 1x NVMe/SATA; RAID 0/1). Should the storage space of the built-in 1 TB SSD run out, it could be easily expanded. Maintenance and upgrade procedures require removing the bottom cover of the case - no complex task.

Schenker packs a lot of performance into a compact case. The consequences: The laptop heats up considerably under load, and the fans produce a lot of noise - also sporadically in idle usage, unfortunately. If you're willing to reduce performance, Silent Mode can be used to provide a little more peace and quiet.

The laptop is equipped with a Thunderbolt 3 port that allows the connection of a docking solution or an external GPU. DisplayPort via USB-C is supported, but Power Delivery is not. The latter is not surprising: A comprehensive power supply of the laptop over this connection would not be possible, since a maximum of 100 watts of power can be transferred. However, comparable competitors like the Blade 15 Advanced offer the possibility to charge the battery via the Thunderbolt 3 port. This function is not supported by the Key.

The Full HD display (IPS, 144 Hz) offers stable viewing angles, a matte surface, good contrast, fast response times, decent color reproduction, and acceptable color-space coverage. The maximum brightness is a little too low, though. The built-in keyboard (RGB lighting) has proven to be suitable for everyday use. In addition, the battery life is decent too.

SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake - 09/07/2020 v7
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
79 / 98 → 80%
Keyboard
81%
Pointing Device
86%
Connectivity
72 / 80 → 90%
Weight
63 / 10-66 → 94%
Battery
63 / 95 → 66%
Display
81%
Games Performance
97%
Application Performance
91%
Temperature
75 / 95 → 78%
Noise
60 / 90 → 67%
Audio
85%
Camera
39 / 85 → 46%
Average
75%
85%
Gaming - Weighted Average

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > Reviews > Schenker Key 15 (Clevo PC50DN2) in review: A lot of performance in a slim, compact case
Sascha Mölck, 2020-09-12 (Update: 2020-09-12)