Kestrix LX-8979 Prime 17.3" Gaming Laptop (16GB GDDR6)
Laptops · Kestrix · SKU LX8979-PRIME · Released 2021 · Updated 2026-10-21
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 27,460 (Laptops scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #28,464 |
| Street price | $3,809 |
| Power | 330 W (charger) |
| Performance per dollar | 7.21 |
| Released | 2021 |
Specifications
| Brand | Kestrix |
|---|---|
| Model | Kestrix LX-8979 Prime |
| Class | Gaming |
| Processor | 14-core mobile CPU, up to 5.4 GHz |
| Graphics | Discrete, 16GB GDDR6, 150 W |
| NPU | None |
| Memory | 64 GB LPDDR4X-4266 (soldered) |
| Storage | 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2280) |
| Display | 17.3" 2560×1440 240 Hz IPS |
| Battery | 99 Wh |
| Weight | 3.26 kg |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps), 1× USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Charger | 330 W barrel |
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