The GeekBook X14 Pro is one of the lightest laptops I’ve tested, and it packs plenty of power at a reasonable price

Once again, magnesium alloy proves to be a robust option for the outer casing of these ultra-lightweight laptops. However, whilst the build quality is generally superb, the keyboard and touchpad feel just a little overly lightweight. Otherwise, performance for productivity, creative applications, and gaming is superb, making it a great option if you're looking for a powerful portable machine on a budget.

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  Ultra-lightweight design

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  OLED display

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  Impressive CPU and GPU combo

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  Non-upgradable RAM

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  Thermal throttling apparent

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  Limited connection options

GEEKOM GeekBook X14 Pro: 30-second review

Out of the box, the GeekBook X14 Pro instantly strikes you as a premium laptop, with the magnesium alloy build not only contributing to the lightweight and robust design of this 14-inch laptop, but also giving it the unmistakable look and style of many other premium laptops of this size, most notably the MacBook Air and Microsoft Surface machines.

While it is lightweight ...