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A14-61M-R970

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350CPU (Score: 24.930)
Radeon 860MGPU (Score: 4.869)
59VALUE SCORE
16 GBRAM
1 TBSTORAGE
14" DISPLAY
Best Price
£899.99
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RatioLog Objective Verdict

Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.

Hardware Capability:7.2/10
Standard Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluate

A14-61M-R970 is an ultra-portable productivity machine designed for business professionals and mobile power users, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 paired with 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £899.99, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Consider that radeon 860M relies on shared system RAM; lacks discrete VRAM for demanding modern 3D games.

Gaming Performance
4.6/10
Entry 1080p Gaming / Esports
Work & Productivity
8.8/10
Fast Heavy Workloads & Coding
Creation & Media
3.8/10
Light Photo Editing & Graphic Design
Portability & Commute
8.5/10
Commute & Campus Friendly Form Factor
Key Strengths
  • Above-average price-to-performance ratio (59/100 Value Score)
  • Fast multithreaded compute powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (24,930 PassMark score)
  • Generous 16GB memory enables fluid multi-application workflows without slowdowns
  • Large 1TB fast NVMe SSD provides generous capacity for files, media, and games
Trade-offs to Consider
  • Radeon 860M relies on shared system RAM; lacks discrete VRAM for demanding modern 3D games
  • Workload profile favors processor-intensive office and development tasks over 3D visual gaming
* Near recent regular price (£679.99). Worth watching for discounts.

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Technical Specifications

Design

  • Product typeLaptop
  • Product colourSilver
  • Form factorClamshell

Display

  • Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
  • TouchscreenNo
  • HD typeWUXGA
  • Panel typeOLED
  • Display technology marketing nameCineCrystal
  • Native aspect ratio16:10
  • Maximum refresh rate60 Hz

Processor

  • Processor manufacturerAMD
  • Processor familyAMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO
  • Processor generationAMD Ryzen AI PRO 300 Series
  • Processor model350
  • Processor cores8
  • Processor threads16
  • Processor boost frequency5 GHz
  • Processor frequency3.5 GHz
  • L3 cache16 MB
  • L2 cache6 MB

Neural processor unit (NPU)

  • Neural processor unit (NPU)AMD Ryzen AI
  • Total processor performance up to66 TOPs
  • NPU performance up to50 TOPs

Memory

  • Internal memory16 GB
  • Internal memory typeLPDDR5x-SDRAM
  • Memory form factorOn-board
  • Maximum internal memory16 GB

Storage

  • Total storage capacity1 TB
  • Storage mediaSSD
  • Total SSDs capacity1 TB
  • Number of SSDs installed1
  • SSD capacity1 TB
  • SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
  • NVMeYes
  • SSD form factorM.2
  • Optical drive typeNo
  • Card reader integratedYes
  • Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

  • Discrete graphics card modelNot available
  • On-board graphics cardYes
  • On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
  • Discrete graphics cardNo
  • On-board graphics card familyIntel Arc Graphics
  • On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon 860M

Audio

  • Number of built-in speakers2
  • Built-in microphoneYes

Camera

  • Front cameraYes
  • Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Front camera HD typeFull HD

Network

  • Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Mobile network connectionNo
  • BluetoothYes
  • Bluetooth version5.3

Ports & interfaces

  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
  • USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity2
  • HDMI ports quantity1
  • HDMI version2.1
  • Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
  • Combo headphone/mic portYes
  • USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes

Keyboard

  • Pointing deviceTouchpad
  • Numeric keypadNo
  • Keyboard backlitYes
  • Keyboard backlit colourWhite
  • Copilot keyYes

Software

  • Operating system architecture64-bit
  • Operating system installedWindows 11 Home

Battery

  • Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Number of battery cells3
  • Battery capacity65 Wh
  • Battery life (max)18.5 h
  • Battery charge indicatorYes

Power

  • AC adapter power65 W
  • USB Type-C charging portYes
  • USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
  • USB charging voltage5 V
  • USB charging current3 A

Security

  • Cable lock slotYes
  • Cable lock slot typeKensington

Weight & dimensions

  • Width312 mm
  • Depth225.9 mm
  • Height15.9 mm
  • Weight1.25 kg

Packaging content

  • AC adapter includedYes

Product Identifiers

  • Manufacturer Part No (MPN)NX.JNZEK.006
  • Barcode (EAN)4711474562913