Promo 479€ Medion Akoya E16423 (MD62571), cheap 16″ IPS Full HD thin and light laptop with Intel Core i5 with 512 GB SSD and backlit keyboard
Our opinion on the Medion Akoya E16423 (MD62571)
Equipped with a backlit keyboard, the inexpensive laptop Medion Akoya E16423 (MD62571) with a 16-inch Full HD anti-glare IPS screen benefits from enhanced responsiveness thanks to its fast 512 GB SSD storage. This silver Windows 11 laptop with USB-C connectivity is powered by 8 GB of RAM and a Quad Core i5-1155G7 processor with Iris Xe graphics module for good performance in everyday use and light gaming.
Features of the Medion Akoya E16423 (MD62571)
| Screen(s) | 16'' Full HD LED IPS (1920×1080, anti-glare) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1155G7 Tiger Lake (2.5 GHz, 4 cores, TDP 28W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 8 GB (soldered) LPDDR4 4600 MHz |
| Graphics card | Intel Iris Xe integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4, 2242) |
| Connectivity | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen2) + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen1) + HDMI, microSD card reader |
| Network | Wi-Fi 5ac (1×1, RTL8821CE), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | – |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 speakers (2 x 1.5W), Dolby Audio |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 5 hours / Li-Polymer 3 cells 45Whr |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 1.95 Kg / 370 x 245 x 23mm |
The Medion Akoya E16423 (MD62571) vs. the competition
The Medion Akoya E16423 (MD62571) is currently displayed in promotion at Carrefour and offers a configuration/price ratio interesting for its category where it is one of the least expensive to offer such a powerful processor and graphics solution with such a high capacity SSD as well as a backlit keyboard, all in a 16-inch format.
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Chassis, connectivity, screen of the Medion Akoya E16423 (MD62571)
With its 16-inch format and light dark silver design, it adopts a sober appearance.
In terms of connectivity, this laptop is well equipped since there is 1 USB-C, Wi-Fi 5 ac and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless modules for remote connections and communications, an audio port, a useful HDMI video output to easily connect it to a TV or monitor for example, or even 2 USB 3.0 (compatible with USB 2.0) ensuring transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 peripherals are connected.
The Full HD screen will be of interest to those who want to watch videos on their laptop since it adopts a 16:9 format.
As a bonus, its viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical, are significant due to its IPS technology.
As it is coated with an anti-reflective coating, the screen is also more readable in bright environments (e.g. outdoors) than a glossy panel.
Performance, autonomy of the Medion Akoya E16423 (MD62571)
The Medion Akoya E16423 (MD62571) is a relatively lightweight laptop with a numeric keypad intended for everyday use.
It is in fact powered by a low-power Intel Tiger Lake Quad Core i5-1155G7 processor housing the Iris Xe graphics section, supported by 8 GB of RAM.
This laptop is practically suitable for everyday use, such as office work and surfing the Internet. But also for viewing photos and videos as well as playing light games.
SSD storage offers a significant benefit because it clearly improves responsiveness and fluidity.
In everyday use, thanks to the SSD, startups/shutdowns and application launches are fast, and you quickly reach the online game maps.
Because an SSD is fast. It also offers other advantages: low power consumption, robust design and silent operation.
This laptop has a 512 GB SSD, a solution that is also found in many commercial models.
However, if you need more space, you can rely on an external storage module. For fast transfers, you should preferably opt for a USB 3.0/USB-C device.
As for autonomy, expect around 5 hours of battery life with light use for this model with a controlled weight but whose thickness does not place it in the Ultrabook class.
