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Performance

Performance is generally limited by the processor and its accompanying chipset specification that’s going to dictate memory and bus speeds. These types of devices will be using the onboard GPU for any 3D capabilities and accelerated video decoding. All but one use Intel processors, the standout being the Acer R 13 running an Arm-based MediaTek SoC. Classically these tend to offer lower performance, but better battery life and decent video and 3D capabilities.

For testing we have GeekBench 4.1, which is

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