Motorola Laptop and Ecosystem Review

Introduction

• Motorola has launched a new laptop, expanding their product line beyond smartphones, tablets, and TWWs.
• Comparison to MacBook as a "budget MacBook killer".
• Only Apple and Samsung offer a similar ecosystem in the tech world.

Unboxing and Initial Impressions

• Typical laptop box contents: laptop, 65W type-C charger, paperwork.
• Standout features:
  • Design & Build: All-metal chassis, military-grade certified.
  • Available colors: Panon Wedge Wood (blue) and Bold Bronze Green, reminiscent of previous Motorola smartphone colors.

Design & Build Quality

• Form Factor: Resembles MacBook 14-inch with rounded edges.
• Keyboard: Backlit with auto mode and three brightness presets.
• Webcam: 1080p webcam with IR sensor for Windows Hello compatibility.
• Weight: Light and slim – 1.39-1.4 kg, 16.9 mm thickness.
• Ports: Two USB-A, micro SD card slot, HDMI, two USB-C (one Thunderbolt), 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Display

• Screen: 120 Hz OLED with 500 nits brightness and HDR support.
• Color: 100% DCI-P3, good for movies and creative work.
• Comparison with MacBook Air: OLED offers brighter, deeper blacks vs. MacBook's LCD.
• Drawbacks: Screen reflections noticeable in dark scenes or bright environments.

Performance

• Processor: Intel Core 5 10H (10 nm process).
  • 8 cores (4 performance, 4 efficiency), max speed 4.8 GHz.
• Memory: 16 GB DDR5, upgradeable to 32 GB.
• Storage: 512 GB NVMe storage, upgradeable to 1TB.
• Benchmarks:
  • Cinebench R23: 6,900 multi-core, 1,700 single-core.
  • Geekbench: 2,500 single-core.
• Tasks:
  • Handles multitasking (4K video, Google Docs, WhatsApp) smoothly.
  • Graphic work (Photoshop) manages well.
  • Gaming: Playable at reduced graphics settings.

Battery Life

• Average battery life: ~5 hours on regular use.
• Speakers: Front-firing with Dolby Atmos support, mediocre loudness but can be adjusted via Dolby app.

Ecosystem Features

• Smart Connect App:
  • Smart clipboard and app streaming.
  • Cross control with keyboard/mouse.
  • Phone screen mirroring.
• Tablet Integration:
  • Tablet as a secondary display or mirrored screen.
  • Wireless 60 Hz streaming.
  • Shared features: ShareHub, smart clipboard, webcam functionality.

Motorola Tablet (Moto Tab 60 Pro)

• Design: Bronze green color, metal build, slim at 6.9 mm.
• Display: 12.7-inch 3K IPS LCD, 400 nits brightness.
• Performance:
  • MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor.
  • Storage options: 250GB (UFS 4.0) or 128GB (UFS 3.1).
• Battery: 10,200 mAh, lasts 1.5 days.
• Stylus: Attachable, pressure sensitive, useful for various tasks.
• Software: Lenovo's Z UI based on Android 14, with useful features like PC mode.

Conclusion

• Motorola's first laptop is a strong entry, particularly for those with Motorola smartphones looking for a cohesive ecosystem.
• Competes with Samsung in the Windows ecosystem space.
• Consider buying if you already use Motorola products, or seek a budget-friendly productivity laptop.