SCHENKER XMG U726
Specifications
Primary Camera: 2 MPix (FHD)
Price comparison
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
Reviews for the SCHENKER XMG U726
Extreme athlete. Desktop performance in a laptop? The brand new GeForce GTX 980 makes this possible. Schenker Technologies belongs to the first manufacturers launching a suitable gaming notebook. We checked whether the steep price is justified.
Source: Stuff TV
Archive.org versionIt’s vastly expensive, sure, and more cost-conscious buyers will realise that they could buy a compact games PC with a similar spec for half the cost. But if you have a passion for gaming and money to burn and want a games machine you can stash away with ease, the U726 is perfect.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/19/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%
Foreign Reviews
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2015
Source: Cowcotland
FR→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good performance; silent operation; excellent screen; effective keyboard; efficient cooling system; good workmanship. Negative: High price; short battery life; heavy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2016
Comment
Model: The Schenker XMG U726 is a fully customizable gaming laptop with premium hardware options available depending on your budget. All the components are within a rugged chassis that looks aggressive with its angular profile. The entire laptop is finished in matte grey while the lid features green highlights and the XMG logo. The default configuration of the Schenker XMG U726 comes with a 17.3 inch Full HD non-glare IPS panel with G-SYNC capability. Colors and display sharpness are impressive and will certainly please the hard-core gamer.
There is an Intel Core i5-6600 quad-core processor clocked at 3.3 GHz, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX970M with 6 GB of GDDR5 VRAM and a 500GB HDD storage. This is the bare minimum setup as users can opt for virtually any hardware upgrade ranging from the processor to multiple SSD storage. The Schenker XMG U726 also comes with a backlit keyboard with responsive keys. The connectivity includes 2 Killer Double-shot LAN ports, a card reader, 5 USB 3.0 ports, a USB 3.1 Type-C port, an HDMI 2.0 out and an optical S/PDIF out. The Schenker XMG U726 weighs in at 4.8 kg and comes with a Lithium-ion battery pack rated at 82 Wh.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 (Laptop): Overclockable laptop graphics card based on the desktop GTX 980. Performance depends on the cooling solution and power supply.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
6700: Quad-core processor based on the Skylake architecture with integrated HD Graphics 530 and DDR3/DDR4 memory controller. Second-fastest Skylake desktop CPU at its launch mid 2015.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
17.30": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
5 kg:
A laptop in this weight range is a heavyweight that you rarely carry around. This is meant for desktops and the devices tend to score with a large display and high performance and replace desktop devices.
93.8%: This rating is indeed excellent. There are not many models that are rated better. This can definitely be seen as a purchase recommendation.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
