Schenker continues the concept of the Vision 14 with the new Vision 16 Pro and offers a lightweight 16-inch laptop with compact dimensions, which also offers plenty of ports and powerful components. Models with fast GPUs like the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti offer much more GPU performance compared to most other multimedia laptops, which are usually limited to the RTX 3050 Ti or 3060. The performance of the components (CPU, GPU & SSD) is also stable under sustained workloads, which is not a matter of course considering the slim and light chassis.
There are more advantages like the good maintenance options, because you can change the Wi-Fi module and access two SODIMM slots as well as two M.2-2280 slots for SSDs. We also like the input devices, especially the giant touchpad. The WQHD panel with 240 Hz is mostly oriented towards gamers, but only covers the sRGB gamut and there are still some color deviations even after our own calibration. Considering the multimedia classification and the high price, it would have been nice to get an option for another display. The subjective picture quality of the matte screen is still very good and there is no PWM flickering.
The Schenker Vision 16 Pro offers a very convincing overall package, which combines a compact and lightweight 16-inch chassis with good maintenance options, plenty of ports, and powerful components.
Unfortunately, the new 16-inch model also shares some weaknesses with the smaller 14-inch Vision 14, including the slightly wobbly display hinges and the antenna configuration, which does not support the latest 6 GHz networks (Wi-Fi 6E). The surface temperatures and the fan noise is also high when you really stress the hardware (during gaming, for example), but the heat has to be dissipated from the slim chassis.
The Vision 16 Pro is much lighter, yet more powerful than its immediate rivals. Depending on the usage scenario there will be better alternatives, like the MacBook Pro 16 with its superior Mini-LED display and the unrestricted performance on battery power (but you should consider the more expensive M1 Max model for comparable GPU performance). Compared to lightweight gaming laptops like the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 or the multimedia laptop HP Envy 16, the Schenker performs very well overall.
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