Corsair, a company that was once known for its RAM modules, has grown rapidly over the past decade. Now it’s taking a step into the complex and competitive world of laptops with its new Corsair Voyager a1600. Pitched as “the world’s first laptop designed for streamers,” the Voyager a1600 is unique and often enjoyable, but it’s not a flawless gaming laptop. Let’s get right into it.
SPECS AND FEATURES
The laptop I received for review was a top-tier model with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and a huge 2TB solid state drive. These are high-end specifications, so it’s no surprise this model comes in at a hefty $2,849.99.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS
Memory: 32GB LPDDR5 4800MHz
Graphics/GPU: AMD Radeon RX6800M
Display: 2,560×1,600 16:10 IPS non-touch display
Storage: 2TB NVMe PCIe SSD
Webcam: 1080p webcam
Connectivity: 2× USB4, 1× USB-C 3, 1× USB-A 3, 3.5mm audio, SD card reader
Networking: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Biometrics: Fingerprint reader
Battery capacity: 99 watt-hours
Dimensions: 13.95 inches × 9.35 inches × 0.63 inches
Weight: 5.29 pounds
MSRP: $2,849.99 as tested
It’s an upgrade from the entry-level model, which retails for $2,499.99. It has an AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 solid state drive. The AMD Radeon RX 6800M remains the same.
DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY
Corsair’s first laptop strikes a unique profile. The large, 16-inch display and deep chassis make for a beefy rig that lands somewhere between 16-inch and 17-inch laptops. It’s generally similar in width to other 16-inch machines, but depth is more like that of 17-inch alternatives. The Corsair Voyager a1600 is a bad choice if portability is a major concern for you.
Size aside, Corsair’s first
