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Origin set out on an experiment to produce a gaming laptop with a desktop processor, and now, by implementing Intel's latest Skylake processors, its EON-X platform has matured. The new CPUs make the EON17-X even better suited to production work, boosting both processing and graphical power.
The performance boost isn't enough to warrant Haswell-powered EON-X users to upgrade their machines. But, if you're looking for a mobile workstation or gaming laptop with the chops to handle almost every task, you won't go wrong with the Origin EON17-X.
We liked
The EON17-X fully embraces its nature as a big old laptop, offering a spacious and gorgeous 17-inch screen and enough room to fit an additional subwoofer for booming sound. Thanks to the excellent display and audio setup, this 17-inch rig is perfect for media – whether you're consuming or producing it.
Plus, that desktop processor allows for much more processing headroom to handle heavy tasks from video editing to 3D modeling better than any mobile CPU-equipped notebook could.
We disliked
In terms of hardware, the Origin EON17-X has almost no flaws. Sure, it's heavy, thick and an absolute drain on power efficiency, but you come to expect that out of a 17-inch gaming notebook.
The only real hold up that might prevent you from splurging on this powerhouse is its colossal price tag.
Final verdict
A grand is often too much for most people to spend on a laptop, so paying more than $2,500 for this 17-inch machine might seem ridiculous for most. But this laptop wasn't made for most people. Rather, it's a machine that caters to an audience of gamers and production artists – and even then, it's arguably better suited for the latter.
On the processor end of things, the Origin EON17-X is well ahead of its rivals. However, the ability to plug in desktop graphics or leverage the power of two mobile graphics chips make the Alienware 17 and Aorus X7 Pro stronger choices for hardcore gamers.
