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80
Engadget
Score
There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
80

There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

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The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

Engadget Review

The Series 9 dazzles with its performance and striking design, but a machine this pricey deserves a comfier keyboard and even nicer display.

Pros
  • Remarkably thin and light for its sizeLong battery life, fast performanceBright, matte display
Cons
  • Shallow keyboard, so-so trackpadNarrow viewing anglesUnimpressive audio for the money
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Scores

Engadget

80
 

User Reviews

100
creativedevil
Samsung has done a phenomenal job with a second-generation laptop which ushers...read more
100
topherv
Best laptop I have ever owned. Fast, great battery life, connectivity options...read more
100
Muad1b
Quite simply the BEST piece of Tech I have ever owned.I am a double major in...read more
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82
Average Critic Score

Portability (size / weight)

93
 

Speed and features

85
 

Display

90
 

Expandability

60
 

Battery life

80
 

Durability

100
 

Design and form factor

70
 

How It Stacks Up

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84
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Yoga 3 Pro

Engadget

84
 

Critic

73
 

User

78
 
Apple MacBook
81
Apple

MacBook (early 2015)

Engadget

81
 

Critic

78
 

User

90
 
Dell XPS
89
Dell

XPS 13 (2015)

Engadget

89
 

Critic

86
 

User

80
 
Samsung Series 7
84
Samsung

Series 7 Chronos (2013)

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

88
 

User

93
 
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How It Stacks Up

Lenovo
84
Lenovo

Yoga 3 Pro

Engadget

84
 

Critic

73
 

User

78
 
Apple MacBook
81
Apple

MacBook (early 2015)

Engadget

81
 

Critic

78
 

User

90
 
Dell XPS
89
Dell

XPS 13 (2015)

Engadget

89
 

Critic

86
 

User

80
 
Samsung Series 7
84
Samsung

Series 7 Chronos (2013)

Engadget

Not yet scored
 

Critic

88
 

User

93
 
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