Samsung NP900X3L-K06US Notebook 9 Review

The recently released 13.3-inch Samsung NP900X3L-K06US Notebook 9 is a neat-looking laptop from Samsung that sports some top-of-the-range specifications and features that will set you back several bucks. It features an Intel Core i5-6200U processor, 8GB of system memory and a 256GB solid-state drive (SSD), which is way better than conventional hard drives.

Aside from that, it does not really bring anything new to the competition, only that it is extremely light, thinner, harbors fine edges, and switched from aluminum to magnesium alloy body. You also have another variant of the same laptop, the Samsung NP900X5L-K02US Notebook 9, that comes with an Intel 6th-Gen. Intel Core i7 processor and a 15-inch screen while the other features remaining the same.

Design

From an aesthetics perspective, it flaunts an Iron silver finish, making it a fancy laptop in every sense. The 13.3-inch display laptop measures 12.35 by 8.60 by 0.53 inches (WDH), hence it can easily fit into a backpack. Contrary to decades ago when laptops were heavy, thick and bulky, people nowadays take pride in thin laptops.

Samsung does not skimp on these either, it follows the trend with its 15.6-inch model weighing at just 2.9 pounds, while the 13.3- inch model weighs at 1.9 pounds much lighter than the LG gram 13Z950 which weighs 2.16 pounds. Its portability and the 2-cell lithium ion battery that offers up to 10 hours on a single charge, makes it the best companion for road warriors.

The Samsung NP900X3L-K06US Notebook 9 features a full HD display screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It has a 180-degree hinge that lets the screen lie flat so you can enjoy watching with your family and friends. The brightness level reaches 400 nits, which is a good amount for both outdoor and indoor use. It also has a 720 webcam which is a good quality for shooting a video and chatting in Skype.

It has a pretty decent touchpad with a Multi-Gesture Support and a keyboard with a light sensor. It also has two stereo speakers that produce a good sound quality fit for watching movies and listening to your music.

Connectivity

In terms of connectivity, the laptop comes with two USB 3.0 ports, a micro HDMI and Mini VGA ports for video output if you want to expand your watching screen. Be keen enough when purchasing the HDMI cable not to end up with a Standard HDMI instead of a micro one. The 15-inch laptop comes with a reversible USB-C port and a microSD card.

There is a headphone/microphone port for your audio and an SD card slot to transfer your files. We do not expect an optical drive for such a lightweight, so in case you must use it then you have the option of purchasing an external optical drive. It has an RJ-45 port, a rare feature for a notebook, and it comes with 802.11ac Wireless LAN adapter that supports Bluetooth 4.1.

Storage