Schenker XMG P507

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

RGB keyboard illumination, choice between G-Sync or Optimus, pretty compact for a gaming system, some aluminum case parts, up to four storage drives, powerful Control Center, a lot of ports, individual configurations, comprehensive maintenance options, r...
Energy-efficient Pascal architecture, chassis mostly from metal, always cool palm rests, relatively thin for a gamer, all components are accessible, contrast-rich IPS display, up to four storage devices, manual fan control, individual configuration, G-Sy...

Cons:

Unnecessary pulsating while idling, some display measurements are disappointing, sensitive chassis surfaces, high noise development under load, battery could be more powerful, a lot of backlight bleeding, mediocre sound, no Thunderbolt 3
High system noise in 3D mode, surfaces are prone to fingerprints, screen bleeding as in the predecessor, maintenance could be more comfortable, only mediocre sound, CPU and GPU are soldered, lid is very fragile, bulky power supply

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Last revision on May 23, 2018

Reviewers Liked

RGB keyboard illumination, choice between G-Sync or Optimus, pretty compact for a gaming system, some aluminum case parts, up to four storage drives, powerful Control Center, a lot of ports, individual configurations, comprehensive maintenance options, r
Energy-efficient Pascal architecture, chassis mostly from metal, always cool palm rests, relatively thin for a gamer, all components are accessible, contrast-rich IPS display, up to four storage devices, manual fan control, individual configuration, G-Sy

Reviewers Didn't Like

Unnecessary pulsating while idling, some display measurements are disappointing, sensitive chassis surfaces, high noise development under load, battery could be more powerful, a lot of backlight bleeding, mediocre sound, no Thunderbolt 3
High system noise in 3D mode, surfaces are prone to fingerprints, screen bleeding as in the predecessor, maintenance could be more comfortable, only mediocre sound, CPU and GPU are soldered, lid is very fragile, bulky power supply

Expert reviews and ratings

The manufacturer also deserves respect for the combination of G-Sync and 120 Hz, but the display can otherwise not meet our expectations. As well as the black value, the color accuracy, and the viewing angles, we also have to criticize the contrast...

By NotebookCheck on January 25, 2017

XMG P507 – Battery Life The P507 has been fitted with a 60Wh battery. That's not huge, and it's not enough to lift this machine above rivals when it comes to longevity. The standard battery test dips the screen to a 150nits brightness level while...

By Trusted Reviews on September 13, 2016

This laptop is all about the GTX 1070 graphics core, and Nvidia's latest hardware delivers. The P507 blitzed our 1080p tests, and it's got the power to handle numerous scenarios beyond the XMG's native resolution: outputting to 1440p and 4K screens...

By HardwareHeaven on September 22, 2016

As can be seen from the long list of the positives, the XMG P507 has many strengths. The used Clevo Barebone P651 is a good synthesis of portability and power.Unlike other gaming notebooks that focus only on performance, the 15-inch laptop is more...

By NotebookCheck on August 28, 2016

Mit dem XMG P507-VE-gsh hat Schenker nicht nur ein schnelles, sondern auch ein sehr robustes Gaming-Notebook geschaffen, das bei vielen Gamern sicherlich die Zockerleidenschaft zum Glühen bringen wird. Schenker spendiert dem Notebook nicht nur ein...

By blog.notebooksbilliger.de on December 30, 2016

Mit dem XMG P507-drk hat Schenker Technologies wieder einmal ein sehr gutes und schnelles Gaming-Notebook abgeliefert. Am Gerät kommt so gut wie kein Kunststoff / Plastik zum Einsatz, denn Schenker verwendet hier fast nur schwarzes Aluminium. Das...

By blog.notebooksbilliger.de on July 14, 2016