Review of the TECNO MegaBook T1 Laptop
Let's move from TECNO smartphones to laptops. Yes, the company now also produces laptops, and the first available model is the TECNO MegaBook T1. So it will be the "hero" of my second review of this brand.
Form
At first glance, it is clear that the TECNO MegaBook T1 is smaller than most of its competitors. And lighter — only 1.48 kilograms. So, it is even more convenient to carry than the "books" from Honor.
However, on the other hand, the small dimensions of the laptop also mean a small screen size — only 14 inches. Moreover, the keyboard is "trimmed" — without a numeric keypad and even without the PgUp, PgDn, Home, End, and PrintScreen keys (the latter can be especially inconvenient if you need to quickly take screenshots with standard Windows tools).
The camera is in the standard position — above the screen. It comes with a special shutter that can be moved via a sort of "lever" on the top edge of the lid. So, if you close the camera, it physically cannot record. This feature is specifically for those who want privacy guarantees.
For those who desire enhanced security, there is a fingerprint scanner built into the power button.
The small screen size of the TECNO MegaBook T1, however, does not prevent it from meeting TÜV certification for eye protection. The display also has 100% sRGB color coverage and adaptive backlighting. The screen brightness is 350 nits. Additionally, the lid can tilt 180 degrees if needed.
I was also pleased that the designers did not skimp on the ports. There are three USB-Type A ports (two of which are 3.0 and one is 3.1), one USB Type-C port, one charging port (unlike some laptops where one USB port becomes unavailable during charging), a memory card slot, and standard headphone and HDMI jacks.
Content
This model of the MegaBook T1 laptop is equipped with: an Intel i5-1155G7 processor, 16GB of RAM, Intel IRIS Xe Graphics, and a 512GB SSD.
The laptop performed well in [Doom Eternal](/games?search=Doom Eternal), [Cyberpunk 2077](/games?search=Cyberpunk 2077), [Elden Ring](/games?search=Elden Ring), and Atomic Heart (albeit on medium and low settings). However, it couldn't handle the benchmark from [Street Fighter](/games?search=Street Fighter) 6. So, compatibility with even the nearest future games cannot be guaranteed.
On the other hand, the battery life when watching videos and working in graphic editors is 18 hours. Even slightly longer than advertised. However, it is clear that in truly "heavy" applications, the battery won't last that long. For example, the battery life during the Atomic Heart run is 2 hours and 40 minutes (Atomic Heart). Charging takes 2 hours and 20 minutes — also generally at a standard level.
The system boot time is 23 seconds. The speed of the SSD drive doesn't break records, but it is still close to the upper limit.
The loading time for the huge map of Humankind is 27 seconds.
What I didn't like is the cooling system. It operates quite quietly, but it isn't very effective — the laptop heats up quite noticeably even under "light" tasks like streaming video from the internet. When I played the aforementioned demo of Atomic Heart, the WASD keys became noticeably warm after a while.
Specifications
Components
Processor
Intel Core i5 1155G7
Processor Cores
4-core Tiger Lake, 2.5 GHz (4.5 GHz in Turbo mode)
L2 Cache Size
5 MB
L3 Cache Size
8 MB
Process Technology
10 nm
RAM
16 GB, LPDDR4
Graphics Processor
Intel Iris Xe graphics
Storage Devices
SSD, 512 GB
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Screen
Diagonal in inches
14.1"
Resolution
1920x1080
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Matrix Resolution
FHD
Matrix Type
IPS
Brightness
300 cd/m2
Screen Surface
matte
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Color Coverage
sRGB 100%
Ports and Communications
Card Reader
yes
Supports Wi-Fi Technology
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Supports Bluetooth Technology
v5.1
USB 3.0 Ports (Type-A)
2
USB 3.1 Ports (Type-A)
1
Max Data Transfer Speed (Type-A)
10 Gbps
USB 3.0 Ports (Type-C)
1
Max Data Transfer Speed (Type-C)
5 Gbps
HDMI Connector
Version 1.4
Multimedia Features
Web Camera
2 MP
Headphone/Microphone Port
combined jack
Audio System
stereo speakers, x2 microphone
Audio Power
2 x 2 W
Keyboard
Keyboard Language
Russian/English
Key Color
black
Numeric Keypad
no
Keyboard Backlighting
white
Fingerprint Scanner
yes (Fingerprint)
Pointing Devices
Touchpad
Battery
Battery Type
Li-Pol
Number of Battery Cells
3 cell
Battery Capacity
6510 mAh
Battery Energy Capacity
75 Wh
Battery Voltage
11.61 V
Maximum Battery Life
17.5 hours
Fast Charging Function
yes
Power Adapter Output
65 W
Body
Kensington Lock
yes
Body Material
aluminum
External Surface
matte
Color Scheme
silver, gray
Dimensions (WxDxH)
314.6 x 224.2 x 15.8 mm
Weight
1.4 kg
Conclusion
The price of the TECNO MegaBook T1 laptop is 55 thousand rubles. At least in the DNS store. So accessibility is the main advantage of this model. The second is its lightness and compactness.
If you are not stationary and still want to have a versatile machine that allows you to work with documents, make presentations, play during your leisure time, and generally have all the capabilities that a typical PC provides, then the MegaBook T1 is a good choice for a reasonable price. However, if the comfort of a full keyboard and guaranteed compatibility with applications (especially games) today and tomorrow are important factors for you, then you might want to consider a more expensive but less "cut-down" laptop.