Review: Updated: Origin EON15-X

By Kevin Lee

Introduction and design

Desktop performance in a gaming laptop is something we’ve chased forever. Last year, the 15-inch Origin EON15-X was first machines that came closest to reaching that level of performance. Thanks to the best mobile graphics from Nvidia’s Maxwell line and a desktop-grade Skylake processor, it puts up some of the best numbers we’ve ever seen from a gaming notebook.

Now Origin has given its gaming laptops a refresh with Intel’s latest Skylake processors, further blurring the line that separates gaming desktops and laptops.

Of course, Origin isn’t the only one throwing desktop parts into a laptop. The newly announced Asus ROG GX800 packs two Nvidia GTX 980s, meanwhile, the PC Specialist Octane II Pro and Origin EON17-SLX are outfitted with desktop GPU and CPU combos.

However, Origin is still pushing envelop by packing desktop power into relatively compact 15-inch laptop instead of a 17-inch monster. What’s more, Skylake helps the EON15-X deliver more performance and longer battery life to boot.

Design

The Origin EON17-S wowed us with its subtle design and the EON15-X takes the company’s reserved styling one step further. Gone are the flared dimples on the back of the screen lid, …read more

Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac