SPECS
CPU: AMD Zen 2, 2.4-3.5GHz
Cores: four cores (eight threads)
GPU: AMD RDNA 2 1-1.6GHz
GPU units: Eight
RAM: 16GB LPDDR5, 32-bit quad-channel
Storage: 64GB eMMC, 256GB NVMe. 512 GB NVMe
Display: 7-inch LCD touchscreen, 1,280x800, 60Hz
Audio: Stereo speakers, 3.5mm jack, dual mics
Comms: Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C (DisplayPort 1.4 support), microSD UHS-1
Battery: 40Whr
Size: 298x117x 49mm
Weight: 669g
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