At the introduction of the Phantom X2 Series, TECNO also announced the global debut of its powerful MEGABOOK S1 laptop at an event in Dubai. The company claims that its Flagship Product Launch 2022, themed “Beyond the Extraordinary,” will transform the premium smart device experience.
The MEGABOOK S1 has a 15.6-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 3.2K resolution. It has a 120 Hz refresh rate and covers 100% of the sRGB colour space. It can get as bright as 450 nits, which is pretty bright for a laptop, and DC dimming keeps it from flickering.
This laptop is very thin and light, measuring 13.5 mm (0.53″) thick and weighing 1.35 kg (2.97 lbs). And it is made of magnesium alloy, which makes it sturdy.
MEGABOOK S1 has a 12th-generation Core i7 (35 W TDP) with two fans. For storage, it comes with 512GB and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs and 16GB RAM (LPDDR5). The laptop has a 70Wh battery; one of two USB-C connectors and a 65-watt GaN charger are used for charging. It has two USB-A connections, a full-size HDMI, a 3.5mm connector, and a microSD card reader.
With the OneLeap feature on the MEGABOOK S1, you can connect your Tecno phone to your laptop. The MEGABOOK S1 is powered by Windows 11 and has special TECNO features like NFC. There are six speakers, and DTS:X Ultra compatibility provides a wonderful multimedia experience. AI-powered noise reduction is integrated into two microphones. The built-in webcam includes AI smarts and will blank the screen if someone peeks over your shoulder.
Quick specifications: TECNO MEGABOOK S1
- Design: Magnesium alloy build
- Screen: 15.6″ 120Hz display, 3.2K resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio
- Display: 100% sRGB, 450 nits of brightness, DC dimming
- Processor: 12th gen Core i7 (35W TDP) with dual-fan cooling
- Storage: 512GB and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs, RAM 16GB (LPDDR5)
- Ports: 2 x USB-C ports, USB-A, 1 x HDMI, 3.5mm jack and a microSD card reader.
- One leap via NFC
- 6 speakers with DTS:X Ultra support
- AI-powered noise cancellation for calls
- Built-in webcam with AI smarts
- Windows 11
- 13.5 mm thick; 1.35kgs weight
- Battery: 70Wh with 65W GaN charger
Pricing and availability
The TECNO MEGABOOK S1 will be available in select regions in two configurations: 512 GB for $1,500 (Rs. 1,23,500 approx.) and 1 TB for $1,600 (Rs. 131,500, approx.).
Speaking on the announcement, Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO, said at the event:
As the demand for premium experiences grows, we grow too. We continue to challenge the status quo of the industry, with the aim of redefining the high-end experience in an ambitious yet accessible way. One way in which we are achieving this goal is by developing exciting partnerships with other industry leaders, joining hands to bring premium products to our customers around the world.