Currently available at Aldi for 419 euros: the Medion Akoya E14410 (MD63800) notebook.
Test conclusion: you have to know that
The Medion Akoya E14410 is smaller and lighter than a 15-inch notebook – good if you want to take the device with you on the go or if there is little space on your desk. The equipment is scarce – not unusual for the 400 euro class: For example, 4 gigabytes of RAM and an SSD with 128 gigabytes must be enough. Nothing for power users, but it is enough for Office and for surfing the net. A real specialty is the built-in LTE modem, with which mobile internet is also possible. Aldi packs a suitable SIM card free of charge.
Per
- Built-in mobile internet
- SIM card with 10 euro credit
- Network socket available
- The display doesn’t reflect
Cons
- Little SSD storage
- Somewhat pale color
- Not for games
GThere are many inexpensive laptops in the price range around 400 euros – models with built-in mobile Internet such as the Medion Akoya E14410 are much rarer. The test by COMPUTER BILD reveals what the 14-inch notebook, which is currently available from Aldi for 419 euros, can do.
Medion Akoya E14410 in the test: 14 instead of 15 inches
The Aldi notebook is a bit smaller than a standard model because the built-in display has one Screen diagonal of 14 inches instead of the usual 15.6 inches. That makes the device a bit more compact (dimensions 34.5×23.7×2.6 centimeters) and (slightly) lighter: The Medion Akoya E14410 brings 1.63 kilograms on the scales. The built-in display only rarely scored in terms of image quality: it works quite quickly when creating images and is also evenly illuminated, but it only delivered mediocre results in terms of contrast (medium contrast ratio 240: 1) and color reproduction (pale). Nothing for photo and video editors, for office programs or for surfing the Internet but it is enough. The low resolution of 1366×768 pixels not so much.
On the right side, next to the memory card reader, there is a SIM card slot for mobile internet. Aldi packs a suitable card for free.
Scarce equipment
It has become rare in notebooks: the ports on the left also include a network socket.
Quiet, not silent
The economical Core 3 processor keeps the power consumption in check, so the Medion Akoya E14410 manages despite the slightly smaller battery (37 watt hours) at least four hours. Clearly there is room for improvement, however: It takes a smooth three hours before the battery is full again. The fans of the Aldi notebook always run with them: In normal operation they are with 2.3 sone can be heard in a quiet environment, but under full load (3.4 sone) barely louder.
Built-in WiFi and LTE
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Test results |
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processor |
Intel Core i3-1005G1 |
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Graphics chip |
Intel UHD Graphics 920 |
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Display |
14 inches (1366 x 768 pixels) |
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Dimensions |
34.5 x 23.7 x 2.6 cm |
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How fast is the notebook? |
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Tempo with Office / Tempo in video editing |
slightly low (48.6%) / low (25.1%) |
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Game speed (1920×1080 pixels / 3840×2160 pixels) |
too choppy (5 FPS) / not playable |
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SSD speed |
slow (33.1%) |
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How good is the picture quality? |
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Color fidelity / deviations in grayscale / white rendering (color temperature) |
low (90.5%) / high (5.2%) / unnatural (9106 Kelvin) |
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Maximum brightness / black level / medium contrast ratio |
low (234 cd / m²) / very low (0.90 cd / m²) / too low (240: 1) |
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Image quality (visual test on the display) |
low (pale colors) |
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Color space coverage: Standard (sRGB) / Extended (DCI-P3) |
too little (62.5%) / too little (46.2%) |
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Switching time of the pixels (average / maximum) |
short (15.1 ms) / short (28.3 ms) |
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Max. Brightness deviations across the screen |
low (9.10%) |
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Degree of gloss of the screen surface / screen frame |
low / very low |
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How well can it be used on the go? |
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Battery life / charging time |
short (4:00 hours) / long (3:00 hours) |
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Operating noise when working / maximum |
quiet (2.3 sone) / somewhat loud (3.4 sone) |
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Temperature rise on the back of the device after 30 minutes of full load |
low (15.7 ° C) |
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Weight with battery / power supply unit with cable |
low (1.63 kg) / very low (0.30 kg) |
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Is there everything you need? |
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RAM (built-in / expandable to a maximum) |
very little (4 GB (1x 4 GB) / 32 GB (1x 32 GB), complete replacement necessary) |
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Data storage (size / type / model) |
119 GB / SSD (M.2-SATA) / Neo Forza |
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connections |
1x microphone, 1x headphone (combo socket), HDMI, 1x network (1000 Mbit) / 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 type A, 1x USB 2.0 |
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WLAN / Bluetooth / cellular network |
Wifi 5 (ac) / Version 5 / SIM card |
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Webcam / microphone / memory card reader |
available / available / available (MicroSDXC) |
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How easy is it to use? |
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Quality and operation of the keyboard / keyboard lighting / standard assignment / navigation keys standard size |
somewhat rough keys, quite good pressure point / no / yes / yes |
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Biometric access barriers |
unavailable |
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Size of the touchpad / quality and operation of the touchpad |
large / rough surface, uneven click |
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Quality and operation of the touchscreen |
unavailable |
Medion Akoya E14410 in the test: conclusion
The Medion Akoya E14410 is smaller and lighter than a 15-inch notebook – good if you want to take the device with you on the go or if there is little space on your desk. The equipment is tight – not unusual for the 400 euro class: For example, 4 gigabytes of RAM and an SSD with 128 gigabytes must be enough. Nothing for power users, but it is enough for Office and for surfing the net. A real specialty is the built-in LTE modem, with which mobile internet is also possible. Aldi packs a suitable SIM card free of charge. Test grade: 3.3 (satisfactory).
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