New equipment for the Year of the Dragon, OMEN Shadow Elf 10 is outrageously strong!
Without the slightest precaution, the Spring Festival holiday is over.
This means that we have to switch from the cycle of eating and sleeping to sleeping and eating to the rhythm of working and going to school, and I believe everyone has been anxious these days.
In the face of post-holiday syndrome, the combination of work and rest is very important, and for social animals and student parties, playing games is the lowest cost way to relax.
The new year is also time to update your gear, whether it's for triple-A games or content creation, the new equipment can bring a smoother experience.
The OMEN 10 gaming laptop I have in my hand is a good choice.
Hardcore configuration
The biggest highlight of OMEN 10 this time is the hardware configuration.
Among them, the CPU is equipped with up to the 14th generation Intel ® Core ™ i9-14900HX processor, and the combat power is +1.
On paper, the specifications of this i9-14900HX are very powerful, with the same 24 cores and 32 threads as the 14th generation i9 on the desktop, a maximum turbo frequency of 5.8GHz, and a L3 cache of 36MB.
Compared with its predecessor, OMEN 10 has better performance, and the official announcement is that the overall power consumption can be increased to 185W through OGH.
So can it do it? Let's start with a wave of theoretical performance tests~
In the Cinebench R23 test, it scored 26048pts for multi-core and 2184pts for single-core.
This score has left some desktop flagship processors behind, and it is quite explosive to put it on a notebook.
And thanks to the higher turbo frequency, the single-core performance of the i9-14900HX is significantly improved compared to the previous generation, and it has more advantages in games.
GraphicsGeForce RTX40 Series graphics cards powered by the new NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture can be used to achieve more complete and efficient ray tracing with AI-powered DLSS 3.
The one I have in my hand is a RTX4060 version, which is a cost-effective choice.
In addition, there are RTX4070 and RTX4080 graphics card versions, which can be considered by those who are pursuing performance.
This time, the performance tuning of OMEN 10 is still a familiar taste - full blood and full power consumption.
With the rage mode turned on, the RTX4060 power consumption can reach 140W, and in the 3D Mark test, the Time Spy graphics card scored 10848.
The more stressful Fire Strike Extreme graphics card scored 12,740, which is a leading score on mobile, and it has no problem tackling mainstream AAA games.
Next, use Furmark+AIDA64 to perform a double-baked test to fill the load on the processor and graphics card.
After 20 minutes of running, the CPU power consumption is stable at about 73W at a temperature of 84°C, and the GPU power consumption is 116W at a temperature of 84.9°C.
In other words, the power consumption of the whole machine reaches 189W (73+116W), which easily achieves the official nominal value and achieves 100% performance output.
Compared with the previous generation, the power consumption is about 15W higher, which can be better supported by performance in games.
Game test
Of course,The game book is not bought to run scores.,It's really good if the game experience is good.,Let's enter the actual test link。
First up is Forza Horizon 5, a travel simulator in Mexico.
Maximize the image quality, turn on DLSS balance, and the frame rate reached 94 in the benchmark test.
The frame rate of the driving drive in the game is above 100, which is perfect for enjoying the beautiful scenery along the road in Mexico and relieving the stress of work.
And in the more performance-demanding Cyberpunk 2077, at 2.5K resolution, adjust the "Ray Tracing: Medium" preset and turn on DLSS Auto.
Running built-in benchmarks averaged 69 frames, meeting the criteria for smooth operation.
With the powerful configuration, whether you are driving through the streets of Night City or pouring bullets to your heart's content, you won't feel the slightest lag.
In addition, games that require a higher configuration include Red Dead Redemption 2.
With DLSS balance turned on on the highest quality preset, the evaluation score is 75 FPS, and it also runs smoothly with realistic western scenery.
It's worth mentioning that despite the fact that this setup has a full-blooded performance release, it doesn't feel noticeably hot during gameplay.
According to the official introduction, the Shadow Elf 10 adopts a newly upgraded cool storm cooling technology, which improves the overall airflow performance by 29% compared to the previous generation.
The measured temperature during gaming is mainly concentrated around the reels.
The WASD area commonly used for gaming is kept cool, and the trackpad is not too hot, so it's comfortable to use for long periods of time.
In addition, the side-in and rear-out air duct design not only improves heat dissipation efficiency, but also keeps the heat source away from both hands.
Excellent screen
Low-profile appearance
In addition to the CPU and GPU, there is another configuration that determines the gaming experience, and that is the screen.
OMEN 10 features a 16.1-inch screen with a 2.5K QHD resolution, 240Hz high brush, and 100% sRGB color gamut with a response time of just 3ms, making it ideal for intense competitive games.
Of course, its color gamut color accuracy performance is also excellent, which is a good choice for watching movies or retouching.
In addition, it has passed the TUV+eyesafe low blue light eye protection certification, so you don't have to worry about hurting your eyes for a long time.
In terms of exterior design, OMEN 10 continues the family's consistent low-key and introverted style.
The A side is simple and neat, there are no fancy RGB lighting effects, and there is only the OMEN logo in the middle, which is not only a game scene, but also can be easily integrated even in the office.
The C side of the fuselage is made of metal, which is polished to the touch.
The keyboard has moderate key travel and a good trigger feel, and if it is a 14th generation CPU version, the keyboard supports a 4-zone adjustable backlight, which can be adjusted in the OMEN Gaming Hub.
Other details
In terms of interfaces, OMEN 10 has 2 USB-A, 1 HDMI 2.1, as well as a useful 3.5mm audio jack and SD card reader, which can fully meet daily needs.
It is worth mentioning that it also has two Thunderbolt 4 connectors, which is very rare in its class.
The advantage is that it is faster to drag and drop large files, the transfer speed reaches 40Gpbs, and it supports 100W PD charging and DP1.4 output.
The two Thunderbolt 4 ports also have the advantage that one port is used for charging, and the other can also be used to expand the device, which is very practical when going out to work.
Of course, my favorite is the OMEN Gaming Hub that comes with it.
In addition to adjusting the lighting effect of the keyboard, you can also make more in-depth adjustments to the hardware power consumption, fan speed, etc. according to your own needs.
When playing games, you can also get the hardware status in the floating window, so you don't need to switch desktops back and forth, saving a lot of work.
In addition, OMEN 10 uses the built-in audio technology of the high-end gaming brand HyperX, so you can get better sound for both audio and gaming.
At the same time, the whole system is equipped with Wi-Fi 7 function as standard, with stable network connection and lower latency, making it easier to start a group.
-At last-
Overall, OMEN 10 is a well-balanced gaming laptop.
The hard-core configuration, coupled with the calm design, can easily cope with whether it is used for gaming or office.
It can provide us with a moment of relaxation in the intense work and study after the year.
What's more, compared with products of the same level, its price is also much more fragrant.
I have this i9-14900HX+RTX4060 version,The price is9499element,Basically, it can run all kinds of 3A games smoothly with high image quality。
In addition, there is an i7-13620H+ RTX4060 version.
This configuration is not a big problem to deal with the mainstream 3A masterpieces, and the price is only 6999 yuan, which is a cost-effective choice.
The i7-13650HX+RTX4070 version is also a good choice, with a price of only 8499 yuan, which is a balanced option.
Of course, there is also the i9-14900HX+ RTX4070 or RTX4080 version, which can be boldly picked up if you have a budget and a certain pursuit of performance.
New year, new atmosphere, of course, the Year of the Dragon requires new equipment.
Take advantage of the last train of the New Year's Festival, it's better to act quickly!