Kestrix LX-8742 Edge 15.6" Gaming Laptop (16GB GDDR6)
Laptops · Kestrix · SKU LX8742-EDGE · Released 2022 · Updated 2026-10-26
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 22,805 (Laptops scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #32,314 |
| Street price | $2,959 |
| Power | 280 W (charger) |
| Performance per dollar | 7.71 |
| Released | 2022 |
Specifications
| Brand | Kestrix |
|---|---|
| Model | Kestrix LX-8742 Edge |
| Class | Gaming |
| Processor | 16-core mobile CPU, up to 5.2 GHz |
| Graphics | Discrete, 16GB GDDR6, 150 W |
| NPU | None |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradable) |
| Storage | 4 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2280) |
| Display | 15.6" 2560×1440 165 Hz IPS |
| Battery | 99 Wh |
| Weight | 3.04 kg |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40Gbps), 1× USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Charger | 280 W barrel |
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