TechRadar Verdict
Its a mixed bag, predictably.
The problem the N155 doesnt address is how business users can treat equipment.
Alternatively, it can be bought with those things pre-installed for a predictably greater amount.
If you like accurate colour representation, the screen isnt the best weve seen.
It should be noted that without storage, you dont get Windows 11 Home included.
Increasing the memory to 32GB costs another $40 more, and to 64GB an extra $140.
Moving from 1TB to 2TB adds another $100.
Tax and shipping are not included in that price.
It comes with a two-year warranty and a 90-day hassle-free return policy.
I should also mention that it comes in black, blue and rose gold colour schemes.
It can be found onAmazonin its populated form, starting at $529.99.
The Nimo brand and its Clownfish logo are a little on the nose for some, I might imagine.
This machine has an entirely plastic shell thats disturbingly thin in places.
Equally, the touchpad is acceptable, although the surface doesnt seem smooth enough to avoid abrading over time.
The machine Nimo provided had a US keyboard and was supplied with a PSU designed for American sockets.
This seems to be the only option at this time.
Its longevity is down to an excellent price/performance equation and popularity amongst system builders.
That subject neatly brings us to one of the excellent aspects of the N155: upgradability.
Our review machine was populated with two 16GB DDR5 modules made by ADATA and a 1TB Kingston-branded NVMe drive.
This is precisely what customers want, not what Lenovo, Dell and others are inclined to provide.
Thats not the best, and 1080p should be the standard these days.
If you use the webcam a lot, either get an external one or a different laptop.
But its not just this matchup that looks so lopsided.
But for this money, the performance of the platform is impressive.
Where it isnt good is the screen, which I analysed using the Datacolor Spyder X2 Ultra.
The colour gamut is only 66% of sRGB, and 50% of P3.
When you get to the harder tests, like ACES, it is down to 20%.
This screen might be impossible to use if it didnt have decent contrast.
Perhaps this is also true of the Nimo N155.
And, the screen isnt great to look at for long periods.
Budget systems typically have a few caveats, and the Nimo N155 is no exception.
Those wanting a more resilient package with a more recent platform must pay more.
Should you buy a Nimo N155?
3 / 5
Hardware
Ryzen 7 Zen3+ CPU and 680M GPU, upgradable memory and storage.
Performance
Decent performance, but battery life lags behind the latest designs.
Overall
A cheap machine that isnt built to last, unfortunately.
But if you buy a padded bag, it might live a long and productive life.
For those who have DDR5 SODIMMs and an M.2 NVMe drive handy, the cost can be significantly reduced.
But it wont come with a Windows 11 licence in that case.
you’re free to connect an external monitor using HDMI, but that will involve extra expense.
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