Forge Pro 16: specs and price
Category strengths
Why is Forge Pro 16 better than the average?
- 512 GB more SSD storage ?2,048 GB vs 1,536 GB (avg)
- 60 Hz more Refresh rate ?240 Hz vs 180 Hz (avg)
- 4 more CPU cores ?16 vs 12 (avg)
- Has HDMI port ?
- 480 px more Resolution ?3,840 px vs 3,360 px (avg)
- 10 Wh more Battery capacity ?90 Wh vs 80 Wh (avg)
- 50 nits more Brightness ?600 nits vs 550 nits (avg)
- 1 " more Screen size ?16 " vs 15 " (avg)
Why is Forge Pro 16 not better than the average?
- 5 h less Battery life ?8 h vs 13 h (avg)
- 0.55 kg more Weight ?2.3 kg vs 1.75 kg (avg)
- No Touchscreen ?
- 2.5 mm more Thickness ?19.9 mm vs 17.4 mm (avg)
Specifications
Quality bars are generated automatically against 1 other laptops.
Design
A lighter laptop is easier to carry around.
A thinner laptop is more portable.
The chassis material (e.g. aluminium).
The keys are illuminated for use in the dark.
Sign in quickly and securely with a fingerprint.
The screen folds back or detaches to work as a tablet.
A dedicated number pad speeds up data entry.
Display
A larger screen is better for productivity and media.
The vertical pixel count; higher is sharper.
A higher refresh rate is smoother for scrolling and gaming.
Brighter screens are easier to read in bright rooms.
Higher colour-gamut coverage means more accurate, vivid colour.
The display technology (e.g. OLED, IPS).
The proportional relationship between screen width and height.
OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.
The screen responds to touch input.
Performance
The CPU model powering the laptop.
More cores help demanding workloads.
More RAM improves multitasking.
The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.
The memory can be replaced or expanded later.
More solid-state storage holds more files and apps.
The GPU handling graphics and gaming.
A separate GPU greatly outperforms integrated graphics.
More video memory helps gaming and creative workloads.
A synthetic score estimating overall CPU performance.
Supports very fast Thunderbolt or USB4 connections.
Battery
A larger battery generally lasts longer.
Estimated hours of use on a charge.
Higher wattage recharges the battery faster.
Charge over a standard USB-C cable / power bank.
Charges quickly from empty.
Connectivity
More USB-C ports add flexibility.
Standard USB-A ports for older peripherals.
Connect to external displays without an adapter.
Read camera memory cards directly.
A wired network port for a stable connection.
A 3.5mm jack for wired headphones and headsets.
Supports faster, less congested Wi-Fi 6E.
The Wi-Fi generation supported; later is faster.
A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.
A higher resolution webcam looks better on calls.
Audio & camera
A Full-HD webcam is much sharper than 720p.
Log in by face with an infrared camera.
Two speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.
More microphones improve voice pickup on calls.
Software
The OS the laptop ships with.
Price history
Ratings & reviews
- Happy with it
Solid choice for the price. It handles everything I throw at it, though I wish the battery lasted a little longer.
Pros- Good value
- Fast
Cons- Battery could be better
- Decent but not amazing
It is fine. Does the job without standing out. If you find it on sale it is a reasonable pick.
Pros- Affordable
Cons- Feels a bit plasticky
- Mediocre camera
- Very capable
Has become my daily driver. Comfortable, quick and well built. Minor quirks but easy to live with.
Pros- Comfortable
- Well built
Cons- Fingerprint magnet
- Expected more
Underwhelming for what it costs. Performance is okay but it struggles under load and the battery drains quickly.
Cons- Slow under load
- Poor battery
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The bottom line
The Forge Pro 16 earns a VS Score of 51, a solid mid-pack result among the 2 laptops we compare here. It stands out for 512 GB more SSD storage, 60 Hz more Refresh rate and 4 more CPU cores. Just be aware of 5 h less Battery life and 0.55 kg more Weight before you buy. Weigh those trade-offs against what matters most to you.
The VS Score is generated automatically from the weighted specifications above, measured against all other laptops in our database. Treat it as a shortlisting guide — not a substitute for your own priorities.
