Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro Laptop Review

The Geekom Geekbook X14 Pro makes a bold entrance with a spec sheet that looks like it should demand a much higher price tag. At $1299, it packs a stunning 14-inch 2.8K OLED display running at 120Hz, 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and a generous 2TB of NVMe storage. Powered by Intel's Core Ultra 9 185H, it aims to deliver premium “thin and light” performance without the premium price point. It certainly looks good on paper, but does the real-world experience live up to the hype?

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:10 Unboxing / First Thoughts / I/O
02:32 The OLED
05:02 Keyboard / Trackpad
07:09 Camera and Microphone
07:33 Speakers / DTSx
09:30 Battery / SSD / Memory
10:30 CPU Performance – Thermals and noise
12:38 GPU performance and Gaming (!?)
14:23 Wifi and Charging / Battery
16:34 The Nitty Gritty Collection of Thoughts
22:20 Windows Installation
23:31 Bitlocker Concerns
24:41 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

• Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (16 Cores, 22 Threads).
• Display: 14-inch OLED, 2880 x 1800, 120Hz, 450 nits.
• Memory: 32GB LPDDR5x 7467MHz (Soldered).
• Storage: 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.4.
• I/O Ports: 2x USB 4.0 (Type-C), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A), 1x HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm Audio.
• Security: Fingerprint reader (Power Button).
• Battery: 72Wh with 65W Charging.
• Dimensions: 14-inch Chassis / ~1kg Weight.

Closing Thoughts

The Geekom Geekbook X14 Pro is a machine that leaves us torn. On one hand, the value proposition is undeniable. Getting a Core Ultra 9 processor, 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and a 2TB SSD for $1299 is impressive, but the real star is that 2.8K OLED display. It is vibrant, color-accurate, and a joy to look at.

However, a laptop is defined by how you interact with it, and this is where the X14 Pro stumbles. The trackpad issues are a source of constant frustration, and the speakers are disappointingly mediocre for a “PRO” device. While the build quality is decent and the battery life is acceptable, these creature-comfort flaws mar an otherwise compelling package. If you primarily use a mouse and headphones, the raw specs and screen are compelling for the money, but as a standalone portable package, it misses the mark on basic user experience.

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Pros:

• Stunning 120Hz 2.8K OLED screen with great color accuracy.
• Good value for money for this many cores with 32GB RAM & 2TB storage).
• Fast Wi-Fi 6E and reliable 100W charging speeds that exceed the 65W listed spec.

Cons:

• Frustrating trackpad experience with ghost inputs.
• Mediocre speakers with tinny sound and distortion.
• Thermal throttling under heavy loads (manual repasting boosted performance by 13%).

KitGuru says: The Geekbook X14 Pro offers incredible specs and a beautiful screen for the price, but it is let down by mediocre laptop essentials like the speakers and trackpad.

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