XMG Focus 17: Putting the RTX 3050 Ti through its paces
Only 4 GB of VRAM: XMG Focus 17
While the high-end models from Nvidia's Ampere generation (RTX 3060, RTX 3070, RTX 3080) have been on the market for a while, the mid-range segment had to wait a bit longer for new GPUs. The XMG Focus 17 shows what an RTX 3050 Ti with a high TGP is capable of.
Florian Glaser (translated by Stephanie Chamberlain), Published 🇩🇪
After we recently reviewed the Focus 15, we also tested its 17-inch counterpart. As was to be expected beforehand, both devices perform very similarly.
The high-contrast and responsive 144 Hz panel, which leaves many competing laptops behind, should be mentioned as a particularly positive aspect. The input devices found in the discreet chassis are also largely compelling.
However, the 17-incher doesn't do as well in terms of the cooling system. Despite the fairly high case temperatures, the XMG Focus 17 gets extremely loud under load. The fan control also shows weaknesses in idle usage (Performance Mode was used when running the tests). In addition, the sound quality is poor, and battery life is quite weak.
The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti leaves us with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the manufacturer uses a high TGP, but on the other hand, the 4 GB of VRAM is often a limitation in modern games.
Read our review to find out more about the Focus 17's strengths.
Editor of the original article:Florian Glaser - Managing Editor Gaming Laptops - 595 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2009
I discovered my interest in computers in my childhood, growing up with MS-DOS and Windows 3.1 in the early 1990s. I was especially fascinated with computer games, even from an early age. From Monkey Island through Lands of Lore to Doom, I tried every game I could get my hands on. I have been working for Notebookcheck since 2009 with my focus mostly being on high-performance gaming laptops.
Translator:Stephanie Chamberlain - Translator - 571 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2020
I've been fascinated with technology ever since I got my very first Android smartphone, which was quite a while ago. The power packed into such a small footprint still amazes me. Learning to program made my understanding of technology deeper, and at the same time, it expanded my interest to the area of desktop computers and laptops. All this led me to enjoy reading and watching reviews of new devices, and that's how I stumbled upon Notebookcheck. I immediately found their reviews to be very comprehensive, and luckily, I've even had the chance of translating them since 2019. When it comes to the huge field of technology, I'm currently also interested in specializing in Java programming.
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