Review on 💻 YELLYOUTH 15.6" HD Slim Laptop PC Intel Core i3 6157U 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Windows 10 Notebook with RJ45, HDMI 3.0, WiFi, Bluetooth - Grey by Andre Bennett

This is the second product I've ever tried from YellYouth and I like it a little more than the previous one which doesn't seem like fair value from what you received. For $500 (including a $100 coupon available now) this is a pretty good laptop. It's not perfect, but it might work for some people depending on their priorities and needs. This 15-inch laptop is very similar to the Macbook Pro except that it's made of plastic and runs Windows 10. TN screen. LCD panel, but it's one of the best I've seen. IPS are the best type of LCD screens and you can find a laptop with IPS for the price of this product (no coupon), although it would likely have 8GB of RAM or a lower processor. That's 1080p, which is the standard resolution for a screen of this size at this price point. The internal specs are one of the highlights of this laptop, well, at least 16GB of RAM. The RAM in here is DDR4, 2133MHz set to single channel for some reason. It is good quality, made by SK Hynix, but unfortunately it is soldered to the board and cannot be upgraded or set to dual channel. The CPU above is the Core i3 late BUT it's the 6th gen U series from 2016. I have no idea why they went with such an outdated processor when they can get the same performance from a newer quad core Celeron processor could get. i3-6157U dual core, 4 threads. It's perfect for normal everyday tasks like Microsoft 365 Apps, browsing the web, and watching YouTube or Hulu videos. It's too old to really play graphically intensive games, edit videos, or transcode in a reasonable amount of time. The onboard storage IS a true SATA-based M.2 SSD. You can replace it with another 2280 SSD, but you will have to reinstall Windows on a replacement drive. The keyboard is generally good, with the exception that on my particular model, some of the keys are stuck on the left edge of the keyboard. Tab, Caps Lock, and Shift are the worst offenders. The trackpad is about the size of a Macbook Pro, but not nearly as high quality. It has an in-display fingerprint sensor built into the top left corner, which is really nice and another perk that I think makes this laptop worth the price. You definitely can't get that for $300 to $400. The trackpad is springboard-style, meaning you can only click the bottom half of it. The material is not smooth enough and there seems to be too much friction when moving the mouse pointer. It will work and do its job, but you can get frustrated with it like I did. Due to the fact that it's big, sometimes you can accidentally click on it when you're just trying to type text. Battery life is about average, 5-6 hours if you choose the recommended power profile. It's not great battery life, but acceptable considering the price. It would be better if they used larger cells than 44 watt hours. The port selection is good, you get 1x USB C, 2x USB A, 1x HDMI, 1x Micro SD card slot, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x headphone jack. USB C and one of USB A is 5 gigabits per second, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (formerly called 3.0), and an additional USB A is 2.0, 480 megabits per second. USB-C is for data only, so you can't charge your laptop with Power Delivery or output videos with DisplayPort Alternate Mode. All of this is fairly common for Windows laptops that cost under $700-$800. Only Chromebooks have full USB-C ports in the $300-$600 price range. A few things I didn't like. This computer has already been configured with a local account and no password protection. It's not perfect and I prefer to complete the installation process myself so I know the computer wasn't hacked or didn't have schematic software installed. Second, this computer came with the wrong plug on the charger. Luckily, being a techie, I had a working cable lying around. But not everyone is like me, so some people need to order an adapter or outlet to charge their new laptop. As a Vine member, my computer may be from a different inventory than Revain, but be aware that this may be the case if you purchase this product. At the right price. Now, with a coupon, it's a worthwhile purchase. For $600 I'd say maybe or maybe not. The $600-$700 range is very competitive and manufacturers are always improving and trying to offer more for that amount. You'll likely find a 10th or 11th gen Core i3 or i5, but you may have to settle for 8GB of RAM. The 16GB of RAM in this laptop is perhaps the most notable feature, too bad it runs in single-channel mode. That, combined with the older i3, is enough to say that if it costs over $500, you should skip it. Pros + Modern design with smaller bezels and a good color scheme. Overall decent specs - Core i3, 16GB RAM and a TRUE SSD fingerprint reader for fast and secure unlocking via Windows Hello. Good port selection with 1 USB-C port (sometimes cheaper laptops don't have any at all) but doesn't support laptop charging or video out. Cons - the speakers aren't up to scratch even for a budget laptop. The keys on the left side of the keyboard are sticky (can't figure out if this is a bug in my separate unit or they are all). Webcam is only 640x480, so less than 720p (HD) The LCD screen has a TN panel (albeit a good one). My model came with a Type I wall plug (used in China, Australia, New Zealand), in North America it's useless without an adapter. Luckily, the power adapter comes in two separate pieces, so you can replace the part that plugs into an outlet without needing a completely different charger.