Putting on the Merrell MQM Flex 2, it’s immediately clear this shoe is a completely different animal than their Moab 2 hiker. To see how it stacks up, see our article on the best hiking shoes. Below we break down our experiences with the MQM Flex 2. On one hand, the shoe is light and makes it easy to put on miles, but we experienced some concerning durability issues with the revamped outsole. We put the second-generation model to the test in the Washington’s Cascade Mountains and have come away with mixed feelings. Merrell’s offering in this category is their hybrid MQM Flex, which aims to combine a hiking shoe, trail runner, and moderate approach shoe into one. It’s not a dealbreaker, by any means, just be prepared to carry some headphones with you is all we’re saying.The growing popularity of wearing trail running shoes for hiking has pushed the market towards lighter and nimbler designs. When the device is in tablet mode, the sound is a bit better, but it’s still a bit flat. We tried listening to TESTING by A$AP Rocky on this laptop and it wasn’t a very pleasant experience. While they are loud enough to fill the room, if you’re trying to watch videos with the laptop in your lap, you’re not going to have a great time. We don’t understand why, in 2018, laptop manufacturers continue to put speakers on the bottom of laptop bases. Unfortunately, there was bound to be a negative point eventually, and here we are: the speakers. It’s compatible with the Lenovo Active Pen stylus as well – but that didn’t come with our review unit, so we’re not sure just how well it performs. The touchscreen implementation is also fantastic – we are able to use this thing in tablet mode without cursing under our breath like we usually do when using a mid-range 2-in-1 laptop. It’s an IPS display with a reflective coating and everything just kind of pops. It’s not terribly bright – only coming in at 250 nits – but when you’re just trying to watch some videos or type up some documents indoors, it’s perfect. If you’re planning on working indoors most of the time, away from bright lights, the screen on the Lenovo Flex 6 14 is a huge winner. The only issue with the trackpad is only the bottom half of it is clickable – but that’s just us nitpicking. Not only is it a Microsoft Precision trackpad, which is awesome, but it’s responsive, accurate and Windows 10 gestures work flawlessly every time we try them. The key travel isn’t really all that deep either – just 1.3mm – but it still feels pleasant to type on with a nice clicky response.Įven the trackpad is decent – and this reviewer is extremely picky when it comes to trackpads. Even on such a small frame, the keys are large, ergonomically shaped and spread out nicely. The thing even features a fingerprint reader! And, setting up our fingerprint to work with Windows Hello biometric login was quick and painless – and subsequent logins only took a second, much faster than the Windows Hello facial recognition in the HP Spectre x360, this reviewer’s daily driver and a premium-grade laptop.Īnd, we don’t need to tell you that Lenovo knows how to do keyboards right – the firm has made its name on our best laptops for writers guide, and this one is no different. You can legitimately cover all your bases without having to shell out for any added adapters – a rare feat in 2018. Sure, you’re not going to get Thunderbolt 3 – we’d be shocked if a laptop at this price point did – but you’re still getting a USB 3.1 Type-C, two USB 3.0 Type A, an SD card slot, HDMI and a headphone jack. What is truly surprising with the Flex 6 14, is the variety of ports on offer here.
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