Chinese laptop manufacturer Firebat is shaking up the gaming laptop market with its Huan 16 Air. This affordable laptop features a modular design, allowing for an upgradeable discrete GPU, a rarity in the laptop world.
Modular Design and Specifications
The Huan 16 Air utilizes Firebat's GX 2.0 design, separating the GPU from the motherboard. While other components remain soldered, the ability to upgrade the GPU, a key factor in gaming performance, offers a significant advantage in terms of future-proofing. Despite this modularity, the laptop remains remarkably slim and light, weighing just 1.98kg and measuring 18mm thick.
Key specifications include:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS (90W TDP)
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (up to 140W)
- RAM: 32GB
- SSD: 1TB
- Display: 2.5K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate
- Total Power: Up to 170W
Pricing and Availability
The Huan 16 Air is currently listed on JD.com for 5599 RMB (approximately $780 USD without tax). This is a competitive price point for an RTX 4060 laptop. However, this is a promotional price, and the price is expected to increase to over 6000 RMB after the promotion ends.
