GEEKOM GeekBook M16 Review - The Budget Premium
TechPowerUp reviews the GEEKOM GeekBook M16, a budget-oriented 16-inch laptop. It packs a Core Ultra 9 185H, 16GB soldered LPDDR5X, two M.2 Gen4 slots, and a 99.99Wh battery. Despite lacking OLED and high refresh, it offers a solid metal chassis and good I/O for under $899.
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