Computers have become an integral part of modern life. They are used in all areas and can perform a wide variety of tasks. To understand how to choose the right device, you need to decide on the area in which it will be used. On a laptop that is designed for office work, you probably won't be able to enjoy games with good graphics. And the performance and price of gaming computers will be excessive for work in office programs. The variety of brands can also confuse the user; both famous brands and less popular manufacturers are represented on the stands. The rating of the best Prestigio laptops in 2020 will tell you about the products of one of these brands

What to look for when choosing a laptop

For those who plan to take a laptop with them very often, the weight and strength of the case are equally important. A personal computer for frequent carrying should be compact, lightweight and durable. So that the user does not get tired when transferring, and the laptop does not break down very quickly with this mode of operation.

It is also worth understanding the question of which company is better to buy a new laptop. Take a promoted brand or a little-known but promising one? Not everyone wants to pay extra for a company name.

One of the most popular manufacturers of computer equipment in the budget segment is Prestigio. The company is well-known and has been selling computer equipment since 2011. Prestigio has many branches in various countries, but the main office is located on the island of Cyprus. The computer equipment of this company is popular in the countries of the former CIS, the Middle East, and also in Europe.

In this review, we will consider the rating of the highest quality, popular and best-selling Prestigio laptops in 2018. Let's take a look at five of the company's best laptop PCs in terms of specifications, performance, and design.

Prestigio Smartbook 141 C2

Prestigio Smartbook 141 C2 is a typical representative of the budget smartbook category. Although the name of the model indicates that this is a smartbook, it is difficult to call it such. This is the largest and heaviest of those presented in the review. The average cost of a laptop is in the $ 185-200 range. You won't be able to order with aliexpress, since the Prestigio laptops are not presented there. The laptop is completely ready to work, it is preinstalled with Windows 10.

Specifications Prestigio Smartbook 141 C2     
CPUCeleron Apollo Lake 1100 MHz
Number of processor cores2
Screen diagonal 14.1 inch
RAM3 GB
Built-in memory 32 GB
Screen matrixIntel HD Graphics 500
Weight 1.48 kg
Length × Width × Thickness334 ×220×21
Body colorsbeige, brown, blue, gray, black

Appearance

The personal computer is supplied in a branded box, decorated in red and white colors.The package includes: documents, power adapter, the device itself. Also included is an installed licensed version of the Minecraft game.

The device is equipped with a 14.1 inch matte screen. The body of the device is plastic and matte. Color solutions of the case are varied and even the most fastidious user can choose a color to their liking.

The number of ports is very comfortable. They are enough for convenient office work, which is most important in a budget laptop. The laptop is equipped with two full USB ports 2.0 and 3.0. A mini HDMI connector is also provided for connecting to peripheral devices. To connect to the wired Internet, the gadget has an RJ-45 port. On the left side there is a connector for a power adapter, and on the right there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack and a slot for an SD memory card.

Performance

Prestigio Smartbook 141 C2 makes it easy to work in several simple programs at once. It does not hang when opening multiple windows in the browser. The Celeron Apollo Lake dual-core processor does its job well.

The RAM is 3 GB and the internal memory is only 32 GB. But there is the possibility of expansion by installing a hard drive in a special slot located at the bottom of the device.

Autonomy is high enough for printing documents and surfing the Internet. The 5000 mAh lithium-ion battery will last for 7 hours of such work. It is better to play not very far from the outlet, with such a load the battery charge lasts for 3 hours.

The sound is not the best. The volume is only enough for watching a movie in a quiet room. Stereo speakers are also not provided.

Prestigio Smartbook 141 C2 is a good option for office professionals. It is comfortable to type on and easy to multitask. However, it is not suitable for work in serious demanding programs, because it can freeze and slow down.

Prestigio Smartbook 141 C2
Advantages:
  • quiet and comfortable keyboard;
  • a large number of ports;
  • a large selection of colors;
  • good display picture and large viewing angles;
  • sturdy body.
Disadvantages:
  • not very loud sound;
  • short lead of the charger;
  • small performance.

Prestigio SmartBook 133S

"Prestigio Smartbook 133S" takes its place in the ranking of the best laptops of the company. The model is one of the most popular in the budget segment. The average smartbook price is about $ 250. The laptop is pre-loaded with Windows 10 Home or Pro, depending on the color.

Specifications Prestigio SmartBook 133S     
Screen size13.3 inch
RAM3 GB
Built-in memory32 GB
CPUIntel Celeron
Number of processor cores2
Screen surfacematt
operating systemWindows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
Device weight1.39 kg
Size (Width × Depth × Thickness)318 x 214 x 17 mm
Body colorblue, black, gray, brown

Appearance

It is a compact mobile PC with a 13.3-inch screen diagonal. The laptop case is made of metal, but despite this, it remains quite thin and light. The weight of the device is small, only 1.39 kg. The computer can be purchased in four colors: blue, black, gray, brown.

The base and lid of the smartbook are connected by a hinge. The lid opens slightly and the mounts creak a little. The maximum opening angle is not very large, about 130 °.

On the left side of the base, there are USB 3.0 and micro HDMI connectors, as well as a charging indicator. The right side also has a USB 3.0 jack, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a charger jack and a micro SD card receiver.

Performance

The amount of RAM is 3 GB. The internal memory is only 32 GB. However, at the base of the gadget there is a slot for an SSD solid state drive up to 512 GB. Prestigio SmartBook 133S has a 2-core Creleron processor and an Intel HD Graphics 500 video card. The device's autonomy is quite high, a 5000 mAh lithium polymer battery is installed. The battery lasts about 6 hours if used to print text and surf the Internet without watching a video. In active mode of use, the battery charge will last about 3 hours.

The device has an IPS matrix with HD resolution.Thanks to which the device has wide viewing angles and good detail.

Prestigio SmartBook 133S is a good option for study. The power of the smartbook is enough for working in office applications, surfing the Internet, working with photos. It will not work for gamers, but simple games start and work without freezing.

Prestigio SmartBook 133S
Advantages:
  • durable aluminum body;
  • silent work;
  • comfortable keyboard and touchpad;
  • strong hinges;
  • high volume level;
  • the ability to install an additional SSD drive.
Disadvantages:
  • there is no touch screen;
  • low productivity;
  • no keyboard backlight;
  • there is no fingerprint scanner.

Prestigio SmartBook 141C

The rating of the best Prestigio laptops includes yet another device for an affordable price - Smartbook 141C. This is a good gadget for doing office work and learning. The price of a portable personal computer is around $ 230. Which is very acceptable for such specifications. The great popularity of budget models of Prestigio notebooks is due to the ratio of price and quality.

Specifications Prestigio SmartBook 141C     
Screen size14.1 inch
Number of processor cores4
CPUIntel Atom x5 Z8350
Built-in memory 32 GB
RAM2 GB
Battery capacity9000 mAh
Weight11.01.1900
Dimensions (Length × Width × Thickness)329.14x220.44x23.6 mm
Body colorwhite, blue, black

Appearance

The laptop case is plastic with a soft rubber-like soft-touch coating. The design of the gadget is stylish and does not give the impression of a cheap device. It has an IPS matrix with a diagonal of 14.1 "and Full HD resolution. The weight of the device is 1.45 kg, which makes it difficult to call it a smartbook. The device is presented in three colors: blue, white, black.

There are enough connectors in Prestigio SmartBook 141C. On the left side of the smartbook there is a microHDMI connector, a high-speed USB 3.0 and a port for a charger. On the right side there is a slot for a memory card, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB 2.0 connector. At the top of the lid frame is a 0.3 megapixel webcam.

The hinges of the device are good in quality. Opening the laptop easily locks into position. The keyboard is almost standard, only the Delete button is located below, and in its place is the power button, which can cause some inconvenience at first. The frame above the keyboard contains two microphones and LED indicators. There is no keyboard backlight, as in other budget models. The touchpad is quite responsive and supports gestures. In general, the assembly of the case is of high quality and does not cause any complaints.

Performance

The Prestigio SmartBook 141C is equipped with an Intel Atom x5 Z8350 processor with a clock speed of 1.44 GHz. The eMMC hard drive type is only 32GB, which is too small for a laptop and looks more like a tablet. However, it is possible to expand the memory with a card up to 128 GB. The smartbook has two versions of RAM, 2 and 4 GB. The device starts up quickly, in less than 30 seconds.

A device with a powerful 9000 mAh lithium polymer battery. Charges for a long time, about 3.5 hours. In economical mode, it keeps charging longer than all Prestigio notebooks, about 10 hours. When watching a video, the charge will last for 6 hours. This is Prestigio's longest-running laptop.

The 141C Smartbook is a good learning device. Specifications are more like a tablet or netbook. Therefore, you can use it more like a typewriter. Inexpensive laptop models simply cannot provide more functionality.

Prestigio SmartBook 141C
Advantages:
  • good quality screen with wide viewing angle;
  • comfortable keyboard with a short stroke;
  • good battery with high autonomy;
  • a sufficient number of connectors.
Disadvantages:
  • limited functionality;
  • little internal memory;
  • power button on the keyboard.

Prestigio Smartbook 116C

Each user has different criteria for choosing a laptop. The gamer will first of all pay attention to a powerful processor and a good screen. And if the main task is to work with texts and autonomy is important, then the lightweight Prestigio Smartbook 116C laptop will come to the rescue. At the moment this is the most affordable laptop from Prestigio. Its cost is within $ 150.So such a model can be safely bought for those who often have to take a laptop with them. The Smartbook 116C is a lightweight, compact, high-capacity and inexpensive laptop.

Specifications Prestigio Smartbook 116C     
Screen size11.6 inch
RAM2 GB
Built-in memory32 GB
CPU Atom x5 1440 MHz
Number of Cores4
Weight1.06 kg
Size (Length × Width × Thickness)276.9x189.2x14.3 mm
Body colorwhite, blue, black
Battery8000 mAh

Appearance

The Ultrabook differs little from its predecessors in the review. Of the connectors, there are all the same two USB ports 3.0 and 2.0, microHDMI, a slot for a memory card, a charger jack and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The main difference is its low weight - only 1.06 kg. The laptop has a matte screen with a diagonal of 11.6 inches. It is comfortable to work on, even in strong light.

The speakers are not very loud. It will be heard well only in a quiet room, but there are no wheezing at maximum volume. The power of the laptop is enough for office work and surfing the Internet. However, even simple games can be run on it. The good news is that it is completely silent, unlike most other computers. It is also noteworthy that the laptop did not get warm even during games.

Performance

At the heart of the Smartbook 116C is a 4-core Atom x5 processor clocked at 1440 MHz. The hard drive capacity is small, like other budget models, only 32 GB. RAM is also not happy, only 2 GB. It is possible to increase the amount of built-in memory, and then only with a card reader or memory card. The laptop battery is large enough - 8000 mAh. A full charge lasts for 4-5 hours of active work. In the power saving mode, the battery lasts for 8 hours.

Prestigio Smartbook 116C is an ergonomic and high-quality gadget for the price it costs. Gamers were again left on the sidelines. The laptop is not suitable for games with good graphics and high demands. The filling of the laptop is enough only for work and study. Also, it does not slow down at all when surfing the Internet with opening several tabs and watching movies. Due to its size, the device is very comfortable and fits easily into a backpack.

Prestigio Smartbook 116C
Advantages:
  • very lightweight and compact;
  • quiet and ergonomic keyboard;
  • no wheezing in the speakers;
  • matte screen;
  • sufficiently high autonomy;
  • attractive price.
Disadvantages:
  • weak filling;
  • small memory and the inability to increase it;

Prestigio Smartbook 141S

"Smartbook 141S" is the 2018 model from Prestigio. At the moment it is the best model of the company. This is Prestigio's best-selling laptop in 2018.

What should you look for when buying this laptop? First of all, it has two configurations with different amounts of RAM and internal memory. The price depends on the choice of laptop filling, which varies within $ 250.

Specifications Prestigio Smartbook 141S     
CPU Celeron 1100 MHz
Number of Cores2
RAM3 GB, 4 GB
Built-in memory32 GB
Screen diagonal14.1 inch
Battery capacity5000 mAh
Battery typelithium ion
Length × Width × Thickness330 ×220×13
Colourbrown, gray, blue
Weight 1.45 kg

Appearance

Smartbook 141S is a handsome man in a metal case. The device is presented in three colors: blue, black, brown. The diagonal of the screen in the device is 14.1 ”. Because of this, it turned out to be a little heavier than its brother in case material - the SmartBook 133S. Device weight 1.45 kg. The slim body and beautiful touchpad bezels give the impression of a premium device.

The display is very bright and comfortable to use on a sunny day. The manufacturer has installed an IPS-matrix with a Full HD screen resolution. Thanks to this, "Smartbook 141S" has large viewing angles.

The manufacturer has installed 2 high-speed USB 3.0 ports in the laptop. There are also other standard connectors: microHDMI, memory card slot, charging input and 3.5 mm headset jack. Like other popular models of Prestigio notebooks, the manufacturer pre-installed a licensed version of the Windows 10 operating system. The device has support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless networks.

Performance

At the moment, "Smartbook 141S" is a laptop with the most powerful hardware from Prestigio.The device has a Celeron Apollo Lake processor, which consists of two cores and is responsible for the performance of the device.

The amount of RAM can be 3 GB or 4 GB, depending on the selected configuration. Which laptop to buy depends on the user's budget and purpose of use. The built-in memory may also differ depending on the equipment. This is the first laptop released by Prestigio, in which you can choose not only the standard 32 GB for the company, but also an extended version with an internal memory of 128 GB. Also in the model "Smartbook 141S" there is the possibility of expansion using an SSD-drive up to 512 GB. Nice Li-ion battery with 5000mAh capacity. Its power is enough for 5 hours of intensive work.

Although at the moment this is a top-end laptop from Prestigio, if you want to choose it as a laptop for games, then you should look at other brands. You can play on it, but games with high requirements may not start. Still, "Prestigio" produces budget models of laptops and they are intended more for office programs and simple entertainment.

Prestigio Smartbook 141S
Advantages:
  • comfortable keyboard;
  • the ability to expand memory;
  • configuration available with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory;
  • good performance for a budget model.
Disadvantages:
  • not very loud sound;
  • moisture protection is not provided;
  • no keyboard backlight.

Outcome

Laptops of the "Prestigio" company are produced in the budget segment. Most of them are very similar, with minor differences. New items in performance do not differ from the models of previous years. Therefore, if the question is about which laptop to take, you should focus on personal preferences in size, design and case material.

The advantage of most models is a quiet and comfortable keyboard, as well as the build quality of a personal computer. The price is also very attractive, the cost of the devices varies in the range of $ 150-250

The performance of all models is not very high. These are laptops exclusively for work and watching movies. If your goal is to pick a gaming PC, then other companies are worth considering. Prestigio does not produce such.

Which company is better to choose a gaming laptop can be found in consultants in stores, as well as from various reviews. However, it should be borne in mind that the prices for gaming models are far from budget.

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