This is the best gaming laptop I’ve tested so far in 2020!
This is the best gaming laptop I’ve tested so far in 2020!

It uses the same Tongfang chassis as the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3 and XMG Neo 15.
It uses the same Tongfang chassis as the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3 and XMG Neo 15.

This is the Infinity W5, as sold in Australia and New Zealand markets, so let’s find out
This is the Infinity W5, as sold in Australia and New Zealand markets, so let’s find out

what makes this machine so impressive.
what makes this machine so impressive.

My unit has an 8 core Intel i7-10875H processor, Nvidia RTX 2070 Super graphics, and that’s
My unit has an 8 core Intel i7-10875H processor, Nvidia RTX 2070 Super graphics, and that’s

full power, no Max-Q here, 32gb of memory in dual channel, a 15.6” 1080p 240Hz screen,
full power, no Max-Q here, 32gb of memory in dual channel, a 15.6” 1080p 240Hz screen,

and a 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD.
and a 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD.

It’s got gigabit ethernet, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5, but there are a few different configurations
It’s got gigabit ethernet, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5, but there are a few different configurations

available.
available.

XMG also sent me the same chassis with same specs, so I’ve got 2 to look at.
XMG also sent me the same chassis with same specs, so I’ve got 2 to look at.

The top lid is a matte black aluminium alloy, and the interior is the same, overall build
The top lid is a matte black aluminium alloy, and the interior is the same, overall build

quality feels excellent and there are no sharp corners or edges anywhere.
quality feels excellent and there are no sharp corners or edges anywhere.

The weight is listed at 2.1kg, though mine was closer to 2.2kg.
The weight is listed at 2.1kg, though mine was closer to 2.2kg.

With the 230w power brick and cables for charging the total rises to more than 3kg or 6.75lb.
With the 230w power brick and cables for charging the total rises to more than 3kg or 6.75lb.

The dimensions are quite good for a 15 inch gaming laptop with this level of hardware
The dimensions are quite good for a 15 inch gaming laptop with this level of hardware

inside, it’s not too thick, and this smaller footprint allows for 8mm thin screen bezels
inside, it’s not too thick, and this smaller footprint allows for 8mm thin screen bezels

on the sides.
on the sides.

The 15.6” 1080p 240Hz screen has a matte finish and viewing angles looked fine.
The 15.6” 1080p 240Hz screen has a matte finish and viewing angles looked fine.

We have the option of using optimus, or swapping to integrated or discrete graphics only through
We have the option of using optimus, or swapping to integrated or discrete graphics only through

the BIOS, but there’s no G-Sync here.
the BIOS, but there’s no G-Sync here.

Here are the screen response time results for the 1080p 240Hz screen in my unit.
Here are the screen response time results for the 1080p 240Hz screen in my unit.

You can check the link in the description for an explanation on what all of these numbers
You can check the link in the description for an explanation on what all of these numbers

mean, but basically the average grey to grey response time is around 5ms.
mean, but basically the average grey to grey response time is around 5ms.

I’ve tested the screen with the Spyder 5, and got 97% of sRGB, 71% of NTSC, 76% of AdobeRGB
I’ve tested the screen with the Spyder 5, and got 97% of sRGB, 71% of NTSC, 76% of AdobeRGB

and 75% of DCI-P3.
and 75% of DCI-P3.

At 100% brightness I measured the panel at 294 nits in the center with a 710:1 contrast
At 100% brightness I measured the panel at 294 nits in the center with a 710:1 contrast

ratio, so quite good results overall, contrast aside.
ratio, so quite good results overall, contrast aside.

Backlight bleed wasn’t too bad, there were some patchy spots in my unit but I didn’t
Backlight bleed wasn’t too bad, there were some patchy spots in my unit but I didn’t

notice this while viewing darker content, but this will vary between laptops and panels.
notice this while viewing darker content, but this will vary between laptops and panels.

There was some screen flex when intentionally pushing it which seems to be due to the thinner
There was some screen flex when intentionally pushing it which seems to be due to the thinner

lid despite the metallic build, but this was never an issue and overall the lid and hinges
lid despite the metallic build, but this was never an issue and overall the lid and hinges

felt quite sturdy.
felt quite sturdy.

It opened up easily with one finger, demonstrating a somewhat even weight distribution, no issues
It opened up easily with one finger, demonstrating a somewhat even weight distribution, no issues

using it on my lap.
using it on my lap.

As a result of the thinner bezels, the 720p camera is found below the screen.
As a result of the thinner bezels, the 720p camera is found below the screen.

It’s got infrared for Windows hello support, but you have to tilt the screen back for it
It’s got infrared for Windows hello support, but you have to tilt the screen back for it

to actually see you.
to actually see you.

So we’ve got the nose cam down the bottom which can be adjusted by tilting the screen
So we’ve got the nose cam down the bottom which can be adjusted by tilting the screen

back to get yourself in frame.
back to get yourself in frame.

Here’s what typing on the keyboard sounds like, and this is what it sounds like if we
Here’s what typing on the keyboard sounds like, and this is what it sounds like if we

set the fan to max speed, so you can still hear me ok over the fan.
set the fan to max speed, so you can still hear me ok over the fan.

The mechanical keyboard has per key RGB backlighting which illuminates all keys and secondary key
The mechanical keyboard has per key RGB backlighting which illuminates all keys and secondary key

functions.
functions.

It also has project aurora support, so there’s a lot of customization that can be done.
It also has project aurora support, so there’s a lot of customization that can be done.

Brightness can be adjusted between 4 levels or turned off with the F6 and F7 keys, or
Brightness can be adjusted between 4 levels or turned off with the F6 and F7 keys, or

through the software.
through the software.

The keyboard looks a little cramped, but the buttons aren’t small and I had no problems
The keyboard looks a little cramped, but the buttons aren’t small and I had no problems

using it.
using it.

It felt great to type with and has 2mm key travel, but due to it being mechanical it
It felt great to type with and has 2mm key travel, but due to it being mechanical it

was on the louder side to type on, here’s how it sounds.
was on the louder side to type on, here’s how it sounds.

There’s a power button above the keyboard to the right, as well as another button to
There’s a power button above the keyboard to the right, as well as another button to

swap between the three performance modes.
swap between the three performance modes.

There’s also what appears to be an air vent up the back, at first I thought it might be
There’s also what appears to be an air vent up the back, at first I thought it might be

speakers but I couldn’t hear any sounds with my ear next to it.
speakers but I couldn’t hear any sounds with my ear next to it.

Keyboard flex was quite minimal when intentionally pushing down hard, it felt very sturdy compared
Keyboard flex was quite minimal when intentionally pushing down hard, it felt very sturdy compared

to most other laptops.
to most other laptops.

The glass precision touchpad clicks down anywhere, feels very smooth to the touch, and for the
The glass precision touchpad clicks down anywhere, feels very smooth to the touch, and for the

most part works great.
most part works great.

If you lightly tap it it seems to move and make a noise without actually being the full
If you lightly tap it it seems to move and make a noise without actually being the full

click, I noticed it occasionally in both my units but didn't see it as a deal breaker
click, I noticed it occasionally in both my units but didn't see it as a deal breaker

personally.
personally.

You can double tap the top left corner to quickly disable it, and doing so will turn
You can double tap the top left corner to quickly disable it, and doing so will turn

on a light to let you know it’s off.
on a light to let you know it’s off.

Fingerprints show up easily on the matte black interior and lid, but as a smooth surface
Fingerprints show up easily on the matte black interior and lid, but as a smooth surface

they’re fairly easy to clean with a microfiber cloth.
they’re fairly easy to clean with a microfiber cloth.

On the left from the back there’s a kensington lock slot, air exhaust vent, USB 3.1 Gen2
On the left from the back there’s a kensington lock slot, air exhaust vent, USB 3.1 Gen2

Type-A port, and separate 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks.
Type-A port, and separate 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks.

On the right from the front there’s a full size SD card slot, two USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A
On the right from the front there’s a full size SD card slot, two USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A

ports and another air exhaust vent.
ports and another air exhaust vent.

The back has a couple of air exhaust vents towards the corners as well as the rest of
The back has a couple of air exhaust vents towards the corners as well as the rest of

the I/O, which from left to right includes a Type-C Thunderbolt 3 port, HDMI 2.0 output,
the I/O, which from left to right includes a Type-C Thunderbolt 3 port, HDMI 2.0 output,

gigabit ethernet and power input.
gigabit ethernet and power input.

I confirmed that both the HDMI and Type-C ports connect directly to the Nvidia graphics,
I confirmed that both the HDMI and Type-C ports connect directly to the Nvidia graphics,

the laptop cannot be charged over Type-C however.
the laptop cannot be charged over Type-C however.

In order to actually use the ethernet port though, I had to lift up the back of the machine
In order to actually use the ethernet port though, I had to lift up the back of the machine

as I wasn’t able to push the tab down with the cable with the laptop on the desk.
as I wasn’t able to push the tab down with the cable with the laptop on the desk.

There’s a light bar on the front which can be customized through the software or turned
There’s a light bar on the front which can be customized through the software or turned

off.
off.

Underneath there are heaps of air intake vents at the back, much nicer to see after the recent
Underneath there are heaps of air intake vents at the back, much nicer to see after the recent

ASUS TUF testing.
ASUS TUF testing.

Getting inside involves taking out 11 phillips head screws of the same size, the panel basically
Getting inside involves taking out 11 phillips head screws of the same size, the panel basically

came right off so it’s very easy to get inside.
came right off so it’s very easy to get inside.

Inside we’ve got the two NVMe M.2 slots towards the left in the middle, two memory
Inside we’ve got the two NVMe M.2 slots towards the left in the middle, two memory

slots in the center, WiFi 6 card to the right, and battery down the bottom.
slots in the center, WiFi 6 card to the right, and battery down the bottom.

Heatpipes also appear to cover VRM which is nice to see.
Heatpipes also appear to cover VRM which is nice to see.

Here’s what that bottom panel looks like, so there is a piece of metal that acts as
Here’s what that bottom panel looks like, so there is a piece of metal that acts as

a heatsink for the two M.2 slots.
a heatsink for the two M.2 slots.

The speakers are found on the left and right towards the front, and I thought they sounded
The speakers are found on the left and right towards the front, and I thought they sounded

pretty good for a laptop, above average with some bass and still clear at higher volumes,
pretty good for a laptop, above average with some bass and still clear at higher volumes,

which can get quite loud when maxed out, and the latencymon results were looking decent
which can get quite loud when maxed out, and the latencymon results were looking decent

too.
too.

This laptop is powered by a 6-cell 94Wh battery.
This laptop is powered by a 6-cell 94Wh battery.

I’ve tested with the screen brightness at 50%, background apps disabled and RGB lighting
I’ve tested with the screen brightness at 50%, background apps disabled and RGB lighting

off.
off.

The result while playing the witcher 3 was one of the best so far, however the frame
The result while playing the witcher 3 was one of the best so far, however the frame

rate was 22 FPS and not hitting the default 30 FPS cap, so that may explain why.
rate was 22 FPS and not hitting the default 30 FPS cap, so that may explain why.

Outside of gaming in the YouTube playback test it was possible to get an hour with Optimus
Outside of gaming in the YouTube playback test it was possible to get an hour with Optimus

enabled.
enabled.

As we’ve got the option of changing the GPU in use in the BIOS, I’ve retested the
As we’ve got the option of changing the GPU in use in the BIOS, I’ve retested the

YouTube playback test in the available modes.
YouTube playback test in the available modes.

We’re able to boost battery life in the iGPU only mode, as it’s not possible for
We’re able to boost battery life in the iGPU only mode, as it’s not possible for

any calls to go out to the Nvidia graphics, while using the Nvidia GPU only resulted in
any calls to go out to the Nvidia graphics, while using the Nvidia GPU only resulted in

much worse battery life.
much worse battery life.

I don’t normally test how long it takes to charge, but I did notice that this laptop
I don’t normally test how long it takes to charge, but I did notice that this laptop

seemed to take a long time, after 3 hours it was only 80% charged.
seemed to take a long time, after 3 hours it was only 80% charged.

Next let’s get into the thermal testing.
Next let’s get into the thermal testing.

The Gaming Center software lets you select between different performance modes, which
The Gaming Center software lets you select between different performance modes, which

from lowest to highest are office mode, game mode, and turbo mode in the Infinity unit,
from lowest to highest are office mode, game mode, and turbo mode in the Infinity unit,

while XMG label them as balanced, enthusiast and overboost so this will vary.
while XMG label them as balanced, enthusiast and overboost so this will vary.

Unlike many other 10th gen laptops, undervolting works fine and can also be controlled in the
Unlike many other 10th gen laptops, undervolting works fine and can also be controlled in the

BIOS, though neither of my units had undervolting or overclocking done by default, but that
BIOS, though neither of my units had undervolting or overclocking done by default, but that

could easily change with updates.
could easily change with updates.

Thermals were tested with a 21 degree Celsius ambient room temperature.
Thermals were tested with a 21 degree Celsius ambient room temperature.

Idle results down the bottom were looking fine.
Idle results down the bottom were looking fine.

Worst case stress tests were done with the Aida64 CPU stress test with CPU only checked
Worst case stress tests were done with the Aida64 CPU stress test with CPU only checked

and the Heaven benchmark at max settings at the same time, and gaming was tested with
and the Heaven benchmark at max settings at the same time, and gaming was tested with

Watch Dogs 2 as I find it to use a good combination of processor and graphics.
Watch Dogs 2 as I find it to use a good combination of processor and graphics.

The CPU would thermal throttle at 90 degrees celsius which was happening any time turbo
The CPU would thermal throttle at 90 degrees celsius which was happening any time turbo

mode was engaged, and personally I prefer having a limit like this rather than just
mode was engaged, and personally I prefer having a limit like this rather than just

letting it run up to say 100 like other machines, especially when performance is still good.
letting it run up to say 100 like other machines, especially when performance is still good.

No GPU thermal throttling was ever observed.
No GPU thermal throttling was ever observed.

These are the clock speeds in the same tests.
These are the clock speeds in the same tests.

The GPU doesn’t really change outside of office mode as no overclocking is done with
The GPU doesn’t really change outside of office mode as no overclocking is done with

the different modes in the Infinity W5 version of this chassis, but the CPU performance can
the different modes in the Infinity W5 version of this chassis, but the CPU performance can

vary a fair bit depending on the mode selected.
vary a fair bit depending on the mode selected.

Undervolting was able to improve performance from turbo mode as CPU thermal throttling
Undervolting was able to improve performance from turbo mode as CPU thermal throttling

was the limit in these tests, and this is why the cooling pad further helped.
was the limit in these tests, and this is why the cooling pad further helped.

Remember I’ve got the 8 core processor here, so 4GHz over all 8 cores in both heavy stress
Remember I’ve got the 8 core processor here, so 4GHz over all 8 cores in both heavy stress

test or gaming workloads sounds pretty reasonable to me given the 90 degree cap.
test or gaming workloads sounds pretty reasonable to me given the 90 degree cap.

Regardless of which mode was used, the RTX 2070 Super had no issues running up to its
Regardless of which mode was used, the RTX 2070 Super had no issues running up to its

115w limit.
115w limit.

CPU power is limited to 25 watts in office mode, then in game mode PL1 raises to 120
CPU power is limited to 25 watts in office mode, then in game mode PL1 raises to 120

watts, however in game mode the thermal throttle cap of the processor seems to be set to 85
watts, however in game mode the thermal throttle cap of the processor seems to be set to 85

degrees which is what prevents this going further.
degrees which is what prevents this going further.

The CPU package power then runs around 45 watts in turbo mode before being able to boost
The CPU package power then runs around 45 watts in turbo mode before being able to boost

to 55 watts with the cooling pad in use, as that 90 degree thermal throttle cap is the
to 55 watts with the cooling pad in use, as that 90 degree thermal throttle cap is the

main limitation.
main limitation.

Again just to be clear, I don’t have an issue with this, the performance is still
Again just to be clear, I don’t have an issue with this, the performance is still

up there and the cap prevents the machine getting too hot.
up there and the cap prevents the machine getting too hot.

Here’s how an actual game performs with these different modes in use, so even office
Here’s how an actual game performs with these different modes in use, so even office

mode was able to perform pretty well.
mode was able to perform pretty well.

This is more of a GPU heavy test, and if you recall office mode could still run the GPU
This is more of a GPU heavy test, and if you recall office mode could still run the GPU

at 115 watts.
at 115 watts.

We’re able to get a little boost by undervolting the processor and overclocking the GPU too.
We’re able to get a little boost by undervolting the processor and overclocking the GPU too.

In a CPU only stress test, office mode still has a 25 watt power limit, however the laptop
In a CPU only stress test, office mode still has a 25 watt power limit, however the laptop

is way quieter when the GPU is inactive.
is way quieter when the GPU is inactive.

At all other modes the processor is able to use far more power with the GPU idle, it’s
At all other modes the processor is able to use far more power with the GPU idle, it’s

good to see that it’s not capped low.
good to see that it’s not capped low.

This results in the 4.2GHz all core turbo boost speed being hit in this heavy CPU stress
This results in the 4.2GHz all core turbo boost speed being hit in this heavy CPU stress

test once we apply the undervolt, again keep in mind this is over 8 cores, so it’s harder
test once we apply the undervolt, again keep in mind this is over 8 cores, so it’s harder

to reach these speeds compared to say the 6 core 10750H configuration.
to reach these speeds compared to say the 6 core 10750H configuration.

When the GPU is idle the CPU also doesn’t seem to have that 90 degree cap anymore, as
When the GPU is idle the CPU also doesn’t seem to have that 90 degree cap anymore, as

it was able to run up to 95 degrees here.
it was able to run up to 95 degrees here.

As for the external temperatures where you’ll actually be putting your hands, at idle it
As for the external temperatures where you’ll actually be putting your hands, at idle it

was in the mid 30s in the center.
was in the mid 30s in the center.

With the stress tests running in the lowest office mode the middle gets to the mid 40s
With the stress tests running in the lowest office mode the middle gets to the mid 40s

now.
now.

Stepping up to game mode and the temperatures are just a little cooler, then turbo mode
Stepping up to game mode and the temperatures are just a little cooler, then turbo mode

was about the same.
was about the same.

Check out the cool left and right sides of the keyboard, these felt extremely cool to
Check out the cool left and right sides of the keyboard, these felt extremely cool to

the touch and the wrist rest was fine too, the middle just felt a bit warm, so great
the touch and the wrist rest was fine too, the middle just felt a bit warm, so great

results, but let’s have a listen to how loud the fans get.
results, but let’s have a listen to how loud the fans get.

The fan was just audible at idle, with the stress tests going in the same office mode
The fan was just audible at idle, with the stress tests going in the same office mode

this increases.
this increases.

Game mode and turbo mode were about the same, and they were the same as manually setting
Game mode and turbo mode were about the same, and they were the same as manually setting

the fan to max speed, so in this worst case CPU plus GPU load the fans are going as fast
the fan to max speed, so in this worst case CPU plus GPU load the fans are going as fast

as they can anyway, but again it’s worth noting that in a CPU only workload the fan
as they can anyway, but again it’s worth noting that in a CPU only workload the fan

noise was much lower.
noise was much lower.

Now my infinity model came with stock paste, while the same chassis from XMG came with
Now my infinity model came with stock paste, while the same chassis from XMG came with

liquid metal.
liquid metal.

The tongfang chassis comes with either option, but XMG will be offering liquid metal with
The tongfang chassis comes with either option, but XMG will be offering liquid metal with

their Neo 15 by default.
their Neo 15 by default.

Interestingly the liquid metal configuration was a couple of degrees warmer on the GPU,
Interestingly the liquid metal configuration was a couple of degrees warmer on the GPU,

however it was clocking a bit better on both CPU and GPU as a result, but either way in
however it was clocking a bit better on both CPU and GPU as a result, but either way in

these tests I didn’t see too much change.
these tests I didn’t see too much change.

Next let’s find out just how well this configuration actually performs in games.
Next let’s find out just how well this configuration actually performs in games.

I’ve tested with turbo enabled and optimus disabled for best results.
I’ve tested with turbo enabled and optimus disabled for best results.

In Battlefield 5 I’ve got this machine highlighted in red.
In Battlefield 5 I’ve got this machine highlighted in red.

It’s giving me one of the best results compared to other high end laptops, only the far thicker
It’s giving me one of the best results compared to other high end laptops, only the far thicker

and much more expensive desktop replacements like the MSI GT76 with much higher wattage
and much more expensive desktop replacements like the MSI GT76 with much higher wattage

GPUs are able to beat it.
GPUs are able to beat it.

The 1% low performance was also very good, likely as a result of the 8 core processor
The 1% low performance was also very good, likely as a result of the 8 core processor

which was also performing well.
which was also performing well.

These are the results from Far Cry 5 with ultra settings in the built in benchmark.
These are the results from Far Cry 5 with ultra settings in the built in benchmark.

The W5 is still up there, though the Triton 500 with 2080 Max-Q was a little ahead in
The W5 is still up there, though the Triton 500 with 2080 Max-Q was a little ahead in

this one, regardless still one of the best results out of all gaming laptops I’ve tested
this one, regardless still one of the best results out of all gaming laptops I’ve tested

so far, the 2070 Super Max-P looks pretty good.
so far, the 2070 Super Max-P looks pretty good.

These are the results from Shadow of the Tomb raider with the built in benchmark at highest
These are the results from Shadow of the Tomb raider with the built in benchmark at highest

settings.
settings.

Again the results are very high, the GS66 was 1 FPS ahead this time, though this and
Again the results are very high, the GS66 was 1 FPS ahead this time, though this and

the Triton 500 all allow you to disable Optimus which is why I think we’re seeing this higher
the Triton 500 all allow you to disable Optimus which is why I think we’re seeing this higher

tier of performance compared to others.
tier of performance compared to others.

If you’re after more gaming benchmarks check the card in the top right corner or link in
If you’re after more gaming benchmarks check the card in the top right corner or link in

the description where I’ve tested 20 games in total on this machine.
the description where I’ve tested 20 games in total on this machine.

Overall the gaming performance was excellent, and this is a result of the combination of
Overall the gaming performance was excellent, and this is a result of the combination of

2070 Super at full 115w power limit, 8 core processor and the option of disabling optimus
2070 Super at full 115w power limit, 8 core processor and the option of disabling optimus

through BIOS.
through BIOS.

I’d expect the Eluktronics or XMG configurations to possibly do better, I believe they customize
I’d expect the Eluktronics or XMG configurations to possibly do better, I believe they customize

them a bit better in terms of overclocking and undervolting by default, at the moment
them a bit better in terms of overclocking and undervolting by default, at the moment

I think XMG are still evaluating undervolting, plus I don’t know if my machine has an equivalent
I think XMG are still evaluating undervolting, plus I don’t know if my machine has an equivalent

of Eluktroboost, my guess is on no.
of Eluktroboost, my guess is on no.

I measured the power draw from the wall in the two units I have in a GPU only load and
I measured the power draw from the wall in the two units I have in a GPU only load and

didn’t see increased power draw when going into the highest modes, but I don’t think
didn’t see increased power draw when going into the highest modes, but I don’t think

Eluktroboost really goes beyond 115w anyway.
Eluktroboost really goes beyond 115w anyway.

Now for the benchmarking tools, I’ve tested Heaven, Valley, and Superposition from Unigine,
Now for the benchmarking tools, I’ve tested Heaven, Valley, and Superposition from Unigine,

as well as Firestrike, Timespy and Port Royal from 3DMark, just pause the video if you want
as well as Firestrike, Timespy and Port Royal from 3DMark, just pause the video if you want

a detailed look at these results.
a detailed look at these results.

I’ve used Adobe Premiere to export one of my laptop review videos at 4K, and the W5
I’ve used Adobe Premiere to export one of my laptop review videos at 4K, and the W5

was the fastest machine I’ve tested in some time.
was the fastest machine I’ve tested in some time.

I’ve also tested Premiere but with the Puget systems benchmark which also accounts for
I’ve also tested Premiere but with the Puget systems benchmark which also accounts for

things like live playback rather than just export times, and again the W5 with these
things like live playback rather than just export times, and again the W5 with these

specs was a chart topper.
specs was a chart topper.

It was also at the top in Adobe Photoshop, though it was only a little ahead of the MSI
It was also at the top in Adobe Photoshop, though it was only a little ahead of the MSI

WS66 with Quadro 3000 and weaker processor.
WS66 with Quadro 3000 and weaker processor.

Davinci Resolve was also getting the best result I’ve seen so far, so this hardware
Davinci Resolve was also getting the best result I’ve seen so far, so this hardware

is definitely offering killer performance for content creators.
is definitely offering killer performance for content creators.

I’ve also tested SPECviewperf which tests out various professional 3D workloads.
I’ve also tested SPECviewperf which tests out various professional 3D workloads.

I’ve used the OpenVR benchmark to test the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite, and the W5 was behind
I’ve used the OpenVR benchmark to test the HTC Vive Cosmos Elite, and the W5 was behind

the 2080 max-q in the m15 R2 in this test, though still one of the best results I’ve
the 2080 max-q in the m15 R2 in this test, though still one of the best results I’ve

tested so far, so no issues running VR games with this hardware.
tested so far, so no issues running VR games with this hardware.

I’ve used Crystal Disk Mark to test the storage.
I’ve used Crystal Disk Mark to test the storage.

The 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD was doing quite well, but this will vary by region based on what
The 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD was doing quite well, but this will vary by region based on what

storage is being used.
storage is being used.

The SD card slot was on the slower side, but far better than not having one at all, even
The SD card slot was on the slower side, but far better than not having one at all, even

if the card sticks out quite a lot when inserted.
if the card sticks out quite a lot when inserted.

At the time of recording, in the US the Mech-15 G3 which is the same chassis starts at $2000
At the time of recording, in the US the Mech-15 G3 which is the same chassis starts at $2000

USD.
USD.

Here in Australia we’re looking at about $3700 AUD for these specs in the Infinity
Here in Australia we’re looking at about $3700 AUD for these specs in the Infinity

W5, but there are also cheaper and more expensive options, you can find examples linked in the
W5, but there are also cheaper and more expensive options, you can find examples linked in the

description.
description.

With all of that in mind let’s conclude by summarising the good and bad aspects of
With all of that in mind let’s conclude by summarising the good and bad aspects of

the Infinity W5 gaming laptop, aka XMG Neo 15, aka Eluktronics Mech-15 G3.
the Infinity W5 gaming laptop, aka XMG Neo 15, aka Eluktronics Mech-15 G3.

Overall I am extremely impressed with what this machine is able to offer.
Overall I am extremely impressed with what this machine is able to offer.

In short, the build quality feels great, there are high levels of performance available for
In short, the build quality feels great, there are high levels of performance available for

the size of the machine, the exterior of the machine is mostly very cool and only a little
the size of the machine, the exterior of the machine is mostly very cool and only a little

warm at worst.
warm at worst.

There are some nice features, like the option of disabling optimus, Thunderbolt, SD card
There are some nice features, like the option of disabling optimus, Thunderbolt, SD card

slot, mechanical keyboard, and a larger battery.
slot, mechanical keyboard, and a larger battery.

The screen was decent for a gaming laptop, fair colour gamut and good response time compared
The screen was decent for a gaming laptop, fair colour gamut and good response time compared

to others.
to others.

Issues to note include the subtle touchpad movement, and the nosecam was a little awkward
Issues to note include the subtle touchpad movement, and the nosecam was a little awkward

when trying to use face unlock, but those are pretty minor when everything else is looking
when trying to use face unlock, but those are pretty minor when everything else is looking

so good, which is why this is the best gaming laptop I’ve tested so far in 2020.
so good, which is why this is the best gaming laptop I’ve tested so far in 2020.

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