Intel Evo is a certification platform created by Intel for laptops that meet specific requirements. The platform is designed to offer premium and lightweight laptops for consumers, and it puts laptops through rigorous testing to prove that they are worthy of earning the "Evo" badge. The requirements for Intel Evo laptops include:
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Performance: Intel Evo laptops need to have enough speed and power. The general rule is that every Evo laptop should have at least an 11th generation Intel Core processor, and the latest Evo laptops even have a 13th generation Intel Core processor.
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Graphics: An Intel Iris Xe Graphics shared video card is also a requirement for every Intel Evo laptop.
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Battery life: Intel Evo laptops must have a minimum of 9 hours of battery life under real-world conditions.
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Connectivity: Intel Evo laptops must have Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
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Design: Intel Evo laptops must be thin and light, with a maximum weight of 3.5 pounds.
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Quality: Intel Evo laptops must meet certain quality standards, including the ability to wake from sleep in less than 1 second and the ability to offer a high-quality video conferencing experience.
Overall, Intel Evo is a label for premium laptops that meet high standards with known manufacturers.
