Eurocom announced a new version of its 15-inch thin and light gaming laptop, the Sky MX5 R2. The updated notebook features a mobile GTX 1070 graphics module with default configurations starting at just under $1,500 if you can do without an operating system.
The Eurocom Sky MX5 R2 features an Intel Core i7-6700HQ, up to 64GB of memory, and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB graphics module. Two M.2 slots and two 2.5-inch bays can accommodate a plethora of storage options, including up to 512GB M.2 NVMe SSDs, 1TB M.2 SATA SSDs, 2TB SATA SSDs, 2TB HDDs, and 1TB SSHDs.
The MX5 R2 can be equipped with a 1920×1080 IPS display with G-Sync onboard, but it can also be configured with a 4K (3840×2160) PLS G-Sync panel. You can also choose a 4K panel (glossy or matte) without Nvidia’s variable refresh rate technology. The MX5 R2 also sports enterprise level features including a TPM 2.0 module, a Kensington lock, and support for 3G/4G/LTE modules via an M.2 3042 slot.
You can configure your own Sky MX5 R2 now at Eurocom’s website, with configurations starting as low as $1,500. That version doesn’t come with an operating system preinstalled, though.
| Product | Eurocom Sky MX5 R2 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700HQ |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR4-2400 |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 |
| Display Options | – 15.6” 1920×1080 Matte IPS w/G-Sync
– 15.6” 3840×2160 Matte PLS w/ G-Sync – 15.6” 3840×2160 Glossy IPS – 15.6’ 3840×2160 Matte IPS |
| Storage Options | – Up to 512GB M.2 SSD (NVMe)
– Up to 1TB M.2 SSD (SATA) – Up to 2TB SSD – Up to 2TB HDD – Up to 1TB SSHD |
| Networking Options | – Gigabit Ethernet (Static)
– Intel Wireless AC 8260 – Intel Wireless AC 7265 – Intel Wireless N 7260 – Realtek RTL8723BE Wireless N – Killer Wireless AC 1525 – Killer Wireless AC 1535 – 3G/4G/LTE Module Support |
| Ports | -USB 3.1 Type-C x2
-USB 3.0 x3 -Headphone-Out -Mic-In -6-in-1 Card Reader |
| Video Output | -HDMI
-Mini DisplayPort x2 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 15.16×10.66×1.13 inches |
| Weight | 5.72lbs. |
| Starting MSRP | $1,499 (Without OS) |
