iBuyPower Chimera CX-9 Reviews & Tests

Orange is the new black. Is the distinctive design and lucent orange color enough for the Chimera to stand out in the crowded mobile gaming space? We dig deeper to find that this is more than just a flashy chassis.

Chassis design reminiscent of an orange Lamborghini, Consistent CPU and GPU Turbo Boost performance; No throttling, 1080p30 on medium settings for most intensive titles, Very bright display for a gaming notebook, Satisfying feedback and travel from...

Screen quality and colors could use improvement, Display shakes slightly; hinges could be tighter, Only one CPU and GPU option, No higher resolution options, Reduced CPU performance on battery power, No DisplayPort or integrated optical drive, Macro...

We jumped in on the Chimera with fears that it would offer little beyond its race car looks, but it honestly offers respectable hardware under the hood. The chassis feels sound despite the use of various glossy, matte, plastic, and brushed aluminum...