Best of the Best Review
Consensus Review · 32 independent sources
Best of the Best
Highly rated. The price doesn't draw much complaint.
⚡ The Short Version
This is a premium, high-performance machine that excels in build quality, display, and sound. It offers a unique design with smart features that appeal to enthusiasts and general users alike. Keep in mind that it's heavy and there are concerns about ride comfort and fuel consumption. Most reviewers find the price fair given the flagship performance and quality on offer.
Things to weigh: Handling (reviewers disagree)
Versions reviewed: PC, Base Model, Sandwich size and 3 more
Reviews by market: US 14 · India 5 · UK 1 · 12 without a stated market. Prices, mileage and range figures follow each reviewer's own market.
Confidence: high · 32 reviews · 30 hands-on
👍 Best of the Best pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Premium materials build Quality
- Magnetic fluid drivers speakers
- No crease display
- Hdmi arc ports & Connectivity
- Water block thermals & Noise
👎 Cons
- Heavy to carry weight & Portability
- Harsh suspension ride Comfort
- Speed wobbles handling
- High fuel consumption power & Efficiency
- Steep subscription costs compared
💰 Value for Money Analysis
Made from top-notch textiles and hardware. Chock full of smart design tricks and features. Climate Neutral and Fair Trade certified.
30 of 32 sources commented on price or value.
📊 What Reviewers Say — Feature by Feature
14 features discussed across 32 sources. Each score blends what reviewers said about that feature with the overall score, so a feature with few mentions stays close to the overall verdict.
🔀 Rivals to compare
- Kawasaki Ninja 500 (named by 2 of 32) [rival] Alternative sporty option in a similar displacement class. Well equipped with a powerful diesel four.
- Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW III (named by 2 of 32) [rival] Traditional alternative from the same brand. A dedicated full photo backpack with modular design and a waist strap included.
- Norton 360 Deluxe (named by 2 of 32) [rival] Cross-platform suite with excellent lab test scores and similar pricing. Cross-platform suite with strong lab scores and similar pricing.
Reasons are the reviewers' own. Spellings of the same product are merged.
🛒 Is it right for you?
✅ Buy this if…
- You play Orlock gangs in Necromunda
- You want new miniatures and variant gang lists like Outriders
- You need a versatile bag for both camera kit and daily essentials.
- You value top-tier build quality and smart design features.
⚠️ Skip this if…
- You dislike needing multiple books for complete rules
- You require full front or rear access to the main compartment.
- You need a dedicated waist strap included out of the box.
- You're on a budget.
⚠️ Things to Check Before Buying
- Dolby Atmos: reviews disagree (yes vs no), so check the exact version you are ordering.
- These reviews cover different versions (PC; Base Model; Sandwich size), so check which one you are buying.
- Confirmed by reviewers: Headphone Jack, Identity Monitoring, Vpn, Wireless Charging.
⚠️ Known problems
Reported by one source (not confirmed)
- Heavy weight makes it difficult to load into an SUV (major · unresolved · 1 source)
- Speed wobbles put rider at significant risk at high speeds (major · unresolved · 1 source)
- The suspension is too harsh and hurts the GTI's confidence (major · unresolved · 1 source)
- Android versions of Adobe and Microsoft's apps remain reduced-functionality mobile versions (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- D-pad feels a bit mushy and can trigger false diagonal inputs (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Food tended to get overcooked at the corners while middle pieces remained undercooked (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Multiple conversion losses when adding battery storage (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Runs at a 30FPS cap with occasional drops (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Some apps suffer from display glitches, awkwardly placed UI elements, or not being able to maximize window to fullscreen (moderate · unresolved · 1 source)
- Casting things from phone to Googlebook is a bit stuttery and less responsive (minor · unresolved · 1 source)
Is the Best of the Best worth buying?
Strengths, weaknesses and who it suits
🎯 Who This Product Is For
Reviewer recommendations for different target audiences and use cases.
Real-world findings
Test results, marketing claims and known problems
🔍 Claims vs real life
Real-world tests often show lower battery life and fuel economy than manufacturer claims. But performance benchmarks like the 0-to-60 time have been found to exceed expectations.
| Claim | Claimed | Measured by reviewers | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 30 h | 10–15.93 h (typically 14.15) across 3 reviews [US] | Falls short |
| Fuel Economy | 11.75 l/100km | 8.5–18.5 l/100km (typically 9) across 3 reviews [US] | Falls short |
| Thermals & Noise | 78.5 °c | reviewer's call, no figure given | Holds up |
| Performance | 25 mph | 44 mph (one review) [US] | Beats the claim |
| Charge Time | 3 h | 3 h (one review) [US] | Holds up |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 91% (one review) | Below the claim (one review) |
| Capacity | 1,001 kilowatt-hou | not measured | Not independently tested |
| 0-to-60 Time | 6.4 s | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Boot Space | 31.1 cubic feet | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Continuous loudness | 105 db(c) | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Continuous output | 100 w rms | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Frequency response bass | 35 hz | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Frequency response high | 20 khz | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Frequency response low | 40 hz | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Horsepower | 225 horsepower | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Length | 4,978 mm | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Maximum loudness | 112 db(c) | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Maximum power | 125 kw | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Maximum torque | 405 nm | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Peak Power | 6,720 w | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Peak output | 200 w | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Power | 15 watt | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Power & Efficiency | 42 percent | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Power Generation | 1,460 w | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Power Rating | 2,800 w | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Tank size | 80 litres | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Torque | 260 n·m | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Tow rating | 3.5 tonnes | not measured | Not independently tested |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | not measured | Not independently tested |
Claims are the manufacturer's figures as quoted by reviewers. Measured values are what reviewers recorded themselves; test conditions differ between sources.
⛽ Real-World Fuel Economy
US reviewers measured fuel consumption between 8.5 and 18.5 l/100km. This range reflects the different driving conditions and modes used.
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| fuel consumption | 8.5–18.5 l/100km across 3 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [US] |
🔋 Real-World Electric Range
Battery life varies between 10 and 15.93 h based on different test conditions. It typically lasts a full day for most users.
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 10–15.93 h across 3 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [US] |
| Battery Life | 1 day (one review) |
🔌 Running Costs and Efficiency
One US reviewer measured a power draw of 726.5 w. Efficiency is generally seen as competitive, though high fuel consumption remains a point of discussion.
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| power draw | 726.5 w (one review) [US] |
How it compares
Alternatives and the previous model
This is a consensus pick that delivers flagship performance and build quality, though you should weigh its heavy weight and potential ride comfort issues against your needs.
Nerd corner
Feature-by-feature chart, measurements, specs and the score maths. Skip this part if you only want the answer.
⚙️ Performance
This is a strong performer with impressive speed and tactical capabilities. It handles most tasks with ease, though some users noted minor ergonomic complaints.
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Steel Nomad light test score | 1,773 (one review) |
| Geekbench 7 multi-core CPU score | 8,068 (one review) |
| Geekbench GPU Compute test score | 20,866 (one review) |
| Geekbench multi-core score | 11,457 (one review) |
🖥️ Display
The screen is a highlight with no visible crease and high brightness levels. US reviewers measured the brightness at 575.2 cd/m2.
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| Display Brightness | 575.2 cd/m2 (one review) |
🔬 Technical takeaway
- Battery Life: 10–15.93 h across 3 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [US].
- Fuel consumption: 8.5–18.5 l/100km across 3 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ [US].
- Malware detection rate: 90%, and all 2 reviews agree [US].
- Check before ordering: Dolby Atmos differs between reviews.
Numbers come from the reviewers' own tests and spec lists. Test conditions differ between sources.
⚡ Where Reviewers Disagreed
Reviewers have different experiences with handling and battery life, often due to varying test conditions. There's also no consensus on whether all versions include Dolby Atmos.
- Handling: 2 praised it, 1 criticised it (3 sources evaluated it).
- Battery Life: 10–15.93 h across 3 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ Test conditions differ: battery play test; video rundown test; Running PCMark 10's Modern Office rundown test on XPS 13.
- fuel consumption: 8.5–18.5 l/100km across 3 reviews. Results vary a lot, probably because the tests differ Test conditions differ: mix of driving conditions and drive modes; mixed driving; Actual.
- Dolby Atmos: Sources state different values: yes (1), no (1). Depends on the configuration.
🧩 Other Things Reviewers Mentioned
The interior is well-regarded for its seven seats, though the second row can feel tight. Ride comfort is a point of contention due to the harsh suspension.
Interior Space (2 of 32 sources)
Malware Detection Rate (2 of 32 sources)
| Measurement | Result |
|---|---|
| malware detection rate | 90%, and all 2 reviews agree [US] |
Ride Comfort (2 of 32 sources)
🧮 How We Got This Score
In short: each of the 32 reviews is turned into a 0 to 10 number, stronger evidence counts for more, and the numbers are averaged.
- 14 reviews gave their own numeric score, and those count extra. The others are scored from their overall tone.
- First impressions and reviews without hands-on testing count less.
- If 80%+ of reviews lean the same way, the score moves by 0.5. This time: +0.5 (94% of sources positive (threshold 80%)).
- 94% of reviews lean positive, and scores are close together (spread 1.0). Agreement: High.
- How we got there: score 8.4/10, value signal 6.5/10 from 30 reviews, evidence strong (32 reviews, 30 hands-on).
- Reviews are dated Oct 2026 to Apr 2027.
The arithmetic, for the curious
| Review type | Reviews | Avg value | Total weight | Value × weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric reviewer score | 14 | 8.0 | 21.00 | 167.55 |
| Strongly positive review | 7 | 8.5 | 6.40 | 54.40 |
| Mildly positive review | 9 | 7.5 | 8.70 | 65.25 |
| Mixed review | 2 | 5.0 | 0.85 | 4.25 |
| All reviews | 32 | 36.95 | 291.45 |
Raw average = 291.45 ÷ 36.95 = 7.9. Consensus adjustment +0.5 gives the final 8.4.
Calculated in code from structured data, with no manual adjustments.
How much to trust this
What these conclusions are based on
Based on 32 usable reviews: 30 hands-on, 3 first impressions, 14 with a numeric score, 14 with measured results. Evidence strength: strong.
Versions covered: PC; Base Model; Sandwich size; Topping E50 DAC and SMSL SH-9 headphone amplifier; 20L; Intel LGA 1851. These reviews mix variants or markets, so check which one you are buying.
Reviewer recommendations: 19 recommended, 12 conditional, 0 not recommended.
How sources were chosen: every matching review in our collection is used, newest first; 28 were left out because they were about a different product or version.
No source rated it negatively, so the weak spots listed on this page are where the real differences show up.
Reviewers who gave a numeric score averaged 8.0/10, ranging from 7.0 to 10.0.
📚 Sources Analysed
All 32 reviews were matched to 29 different sites.
Reviews by market: US 14 · India 5 · UK 1 · 12 without a stated market. Prices, mileage and range figures follow each reviewer's own market.
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026 · based on 32 reviews dated Oct 2026 – Apr 2027.
