16:9 vs 16:10 Screens in Next-Gen Laptops
Please read this thread for a full introduction to this survey:

https://www.reddit.com/r/XMG_gg/comments/s2sc6f/survey_about_169_and_1610_screens_in_future/
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Screen Size and Chassis Form Factor
Preferred Screen Size (+ System Weight)
Larger screens need larger chassis. Larger chassis are more heavy. Disregard the weight of the power adapter. Numbers are derived from XMG NEO series.
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Budget and GPU Level
The total system prices here would include a strong CPU and at least 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD. The prices are just ballpark numbers, derived from current price levels of XMG FOCUS, CORE and NEO series. We won't be able to know the prices for the year 2023, but let's assume that performance-per-dollar improves with future CPU/GPU generations.
Preferred GPU Level (+ total system price)
Imagine next-gen CPUs and GPUs. For example "successor of [...]". For iGPU, assume a relatively strong iGPU such as Intel Xe, AMD Vega or their most likely successors.
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Preferred Screen Resolution
Let's disregard price gaps between screens for a moment. Assume similar specs between panels such as brightness and response times. 4K panels might have lower refresh rate than Full HD and WQHD. Higher resolutions would slightly decrease battery life and require more GPU power to play at native resolution. The given choices here include both 16:9 and 16:10 - so WQHD would also include WUXGA and any other resolution "between FHD and 4K". Simply pick a resolution that fits your use case and the most likely GPU power that you will have available at your budget level.
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Visual Comparison
The following picture is to-scale: the keyboard has identical dimensions. A 16" laptop would of course be slightly more heavy than a 15.6" one. Of course, it does not always have to be 16" or larger. You could also do a 15.4" 16:10 screen, perhaps sacrificing the numpad on the keyboard. This picture comparison is only meant to provide a rough idea of the visual difference between screen ratios.
Preferred Screen Ratio at different price gaps
Assume specs of the laptops and panels are identical. Brightness, Contrast, Response Times, Color Gamut etc.. Panels with 16:10 ratio will probably be more expensive than their 16:9 counter-parts. This gap might increase in the future as 16:9 panels might drop in price but 16:10 panels might stay the same.
0,- € Price Gap *
Let's assume the 16:10 system has the same price as the 16:9 system. And same specs of course. What's your ideal choice?
50,- € Price Gap *
Let's assume the 16:10 system will cost 50€ more than the system with the 16:9 screen. What's your ideal choice?
100,- € Price Gap *
Let's assume the 16:10 system will cost 100€ more than the system with the 16:9 screen. What's your ideal choice?
150,- € Price Gap
Let's assume the 16:10 system will cost 150€ more than the system with the 16:9 screen. What's your ideal choice?
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200,- € Price Gap
Let's assume the 16:10 system will cost 200€ more than the system with the 16:9 screen. What's your ideal choice?
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300,- € Price Gap
Let's assume the 16:10 system will cost 300€ more than the system with the 16:9 screen. What's your ideal choice?
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Use Cases (Gaming)
Let's investigate in which way you are most likely to use your system. Let's start with some different forms of Gaming, then move on to Content Creation, work, etc.
First Person Shooter (Multiplayer)
Never
Very Often
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Strategy Games, MOBA or 2D Games
Never
Very Often
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Sports Games (e.g. FIFA)
Never
Very Often
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Racing Games or Flight Simulators
Never
Very Often
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Single-Player Adventures or RPGs
Never
Very Often
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Live Streaming while Gaming
Never
Very Often
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Use Cases: Content Creation / Work
Photography, Design and 2D Illustration
Never
Very Often
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Video Production/Editing
Never
Often
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3D Modelling and CAD
Never
Often
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Software Development, Word Processing, Big Data or Science
Never
Often
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Excel... lots and lots of Excel
Never
Often
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Thoughts on 16:10
Let's look at some claims regarding 16:10 screens in laptops. Please answer whether you find those aspects more or less relevant to your preferred screen size and use case. If you don't agree with any of these claims, you can select "Not relevant" as well.
16:10 gives me more vertical space on screen
Please select if this claim is relevant to your use-case.
Not relevant
Very relevant
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16:10 invokes black bars when watching videos
Please select if this claim is relevant to your use-case.
Not relevant
Very relevant
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16:10 allows more space for touchpad and palm rest
Please select if this claim is relevant to your use-case.
Not relevant
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16:10 might decrease horizontal FOV in first-person shooters
Please select if this claim is relevant to your use-case.
Not relevant
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16:10 resolutions might not be supported by some games, leading to black bars
Please select if this claim is relevant to your use-case.
Not relevant
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Thank you for your feedback!
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