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Price Analysis and Conclusion
Versus the Competition
The Origin PC EON15-X is the first laptop we’ve tested with a desktop-class Coffee Lake CPU. It delivers outstanding performance across the board thanks to the Intel Core i7-8700K. However, with its desktop-class internals, fast storage solution and premium packaging experience, our EON15-X comes out to $3,512, which is well out of range of many gamer’s budgets.
The closest comparison to the EON15-X is the Aorus X7 DT v7 due to its GTX 1080. In most cases, its mobile i7-7820HK doesn’t hold a candle to the i7-8700K. However, in GPU-intensive games like Rise of the Tomb Raider or Grand Theft Auto V, the Aorus comes within range of Origin’s laptop.. It also has both a higher display resolution and faster refresh rate. Finally, it can be found $2,600, or nearly $1,000 cheaper than the EON15-X.
Next up is the Acer Predator Triton 700, which features the GTX 1080 Max-Q. It’s much thinner than the EON15-X at 0.7 inches thick, but it loses out on quite a bit of performance, especially in thermal dissipation. Perhaps the biggest drawback is the price, as the Triton 700 can be found for $2,800, making it $200 more expensive than the Aorus while offering nowhere near as much performance.
If you’re looking for a thin-and-light gaming machine. A great alternative is the Digital Storm Equinox. The configuration we tested runs for $1,875, measures 0.7 inches thin and weighs only 4.4 pounds. It’s the lowest performer in this roundup, but its allure stems from its portability and price.
Bottom Line
The Origin PC EON15-X is an outstanding machine that packs desktop power into a laptop. Its impressive performance stems from its desktop internals, lightning-fast Samsung 970 Pro and adequate cooling solution. But it’s too big to be a machine that you can bring with you on a daily basis. Even if you do carry it around, the battery won’t last you long.
All things considered, the Origin PC EON15-X is one of the most powerful laptops we’ve tested thus far. Those with deep pockets and a desire for desktop specs will enjoy it thoroughly, but it’s a big investment.
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