The new MaxBook X15 S Pro is getting attention for something other than its display or design.
The Core i3-8109U has two cores and four threads. It runs at a 3.0GHz base clock and reaches up to 3.6GHz. The chip has 4MB of cache, a 28W TDP, and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655.
BMAX compares the processor with Intel’s newer N150 and lists a PassMark score of 6,070 for the Core i3-8109U. The N150 reaches 5,466 points in BMAX’s comparison. A single benchmark, however, cannot show performance across every type of work.
The two processors have very different designs. The Core i3 is an older dual-core chip with a higher 28W power rating, while newer entry-level processors can offer more CPU cores and lower power demands. The age of the Core i3 and its two-core layout may matter more during heavier work than BMAX’s PassMark comparison suggests.
The MaxBook X15 S Pro has a 15.6-inch IPS display with a 1,920 × 1,080 resolution. BMAX lists 6.5mm display bezels and a 178-degree viewing angle. The company has not published color gamut or color accuracy figures for the panel.
The laptop weighs around 3.53 lbs (1.6kg) and measures 0.75 inches (19mm) thick. Its metal body has a 180-degree hinge, allowing the display to open flat.
BMAX lists 12GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage in its announcement. However, its published product information is not fully consistent. The product summary mentions 512GB, while a specification table lists a 256GB SSD. The final storage capacity may depend on the configuration sold in each market.
Cooling comes from dual copper heat pipes and a fan that adjusts its speed according to the workload, according to BMAX.
The laptop has a 51.3Wh battery. BMAX rates it for around seven hours of local 1080p video playback under its own test conditions.
For physical connections, BMAX lists one full-function USB-C port, three USB 3.0 Type-A ports, HDMI, a MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Kensington lock slot. Wireless connectivity consists of dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0.
The MaxBook X15 S Pro comes with a full-size keyboard, a large touchpad with multi-finger gesture support, and Windows 11 Pro. BMAX further lists dual-channel audio with four independent speakers.
BMAX’s official announcement describes the MaxBook X15 S Pro as a coming product, while the model is listed in the company’s product catalog. The company has not published an official retail price or confirmed wider availability.
Source: BMAX
