Laptops for Architects: Five Archived Configurations
This archived comparison records five laptop entries from MSI, Acer, Dell, HP and Lenovo. It compares the processors, graphics, memory, displays and portability discussed in the original article. Configuration details belong to particular models and markets; they do not establish a ranking of current laptops.
Archived laptop configurations
1- MSI Creator 15 A10SF-022FR
The Creator 15 A10SF platform pairs a 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics. MSI lists DDR4-2666 memory, two memory slots and support for up to 64GB.
The platform offers 15.6-inch FHD or UHD display configurations and a listed weight of 2.1kg. Its USB, HDMI and card-reader connections should be compared with the equipment used in the office; screen choice and installed memory depend on the particular configuration.
2- Acer ConceptD 5 CN517-71-76FU
The ConceptD 5 CN517-71 range combines an Intel Core i7-9750H processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics. Acer lists a 17.3-inch 4K UHD IPS display for the range example checked here.
Memory and storage need to be read against the exact part number. A 4K panel describes pixel resolution; it does not, by itself, establish that a display is the best on the market or prove its colour accuracy.
3- Dell XPS 17-9700
The configuration recorded in the original XPS 17-9700 entry combines an Intel Core i7-10750H processor, 16GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti graphics and a 1TB SSD.
The original comparison also describes a Full HD+ display and USB-C connectivity. Battery endurance, cooling noise and warranty coverage require evidence for the particular configuration and market; no common test method was supplied in the original article.
4- HP OMEN 15-ek0100nf
The original OMEN 15-ek0100nf entry lists an Intel Core i7-10750H processor, 32GB of RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics and a 512GB SSD.
Its display is described as a 15.6-inch FHD IPS panel with a 300Hz refresh rate. This identifies the configuration recorded in the article; the refresh-rate figure is not a benchmark of architectural modelling or rendering performance.
5- Lenovo Legion Y540-17IRH
Lenovo lists ninth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 options for the Legion Y540-17IRH platform, with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti or RTX 2060 discrete graphics. The original comparison records an i5-9300HF configuration with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD.
The platform specification lists a 17.3-inch FHD display with 60Hz or 144Hz options, an approximate weight of 2.84kg and a 57Wh battery. These dimensions and configuration choices are more useful for comparing portability than an unsupported claim of exceptional value.
