It has the same 40 Compute Units as the 6800M, but has a higher operating frequency of 2,463MHz as opposed to 2,300MHz, and a faster memory interface too. We recently looked at the Alienware m17 R5 (opens in new tab) that not only comes with the aforementioned Ryzen 9 6900HX, but also ships with the slightly faster Radeon RX 6850M. There's one more problem on the core spec front for Corsair, and that is that the Radeon RX 6800M isn't the top graphics chip from the red team either. The touch buttons at the top of the keyboard feel like a stepping stone towards a better solution. To get the most from that chip you'd need a chunkier chassis, but it does mean this machine isn't quite using the pinnacle of AMD's laptop range.
It's essentially the same chip but with two important differences-the HX is unlocked and so can be overclocked, plus it has a higher 45W+ TDP. This is easily the best typing experience I've ever had on a laptop.īefore jumping into the benchmarks, it's worth highlighting that while you're looking at high-end pricing with Corsair's first laptop, amazingly the chip at its heart isn't AMD's top Ryzen 9 mobile chip, that award goes to the Ryzen 9 6900HX. It's not essential, but if you already own a few wireless devices, then it's a neat solution for sure.
It supports up to three devices, and I tried it out using the K70 Pro Mini Wireless, Sabre RGB Pro Wireless, and Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT headset and they all worked flawlessly. (Image credit: Future)Ĭorsair has also integrated a Slipstream module into the machine, which means you don't need to leave your USB dongle in the single Type-A USB slot to use your wireless peripherals. The Corsair Voyager a1600 offer up the best typing experience I've ever had thanks to the Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile key switches. The touchpad is also massive but is responsive and you can elect to only use half the space with a double-tap in the corner too. There's no numpad, despite the large chassis size, but for once I'm happy to let that go, the overall typing experience is that good. It feels precise, tight, and delightfully clicky without being overly noisy. And spoiler alert: this is easily the best typing experience I've ever had on a laptop. In a world of zero-bezel designs, this does feel like a step backwards.Ĭorsair has also elected to go for a mechanical keyboard for its first laptop, using the new Cherry MX Ultra Low Profile key switches with added Capellix RGB backlighting. These do add to the size of the top bezel though, and the bottom of the screen isn't exactly tiny either. There's a natty little slider to protect your privacy and a four-point microphone array to help capture your voice clearly as well.
Given this is a machine that at least to some extent is aimed at streamers, the 1080p webcam shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, and its inclusion benefits everyone, not just streamers. Price: $2,999 (opens in new tab) | £2,999 (opens in new tab) Ports: USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Type-C, SDXC card reader, 2x Thunderbolt USB4, 1x Audio Screen: 16-inch, 2560 x 1600 2TB Samsung PM9A1 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD