Lightweight Linux laptop crams a 99 Wh battery inside
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Ultralight laptops are great for slipping into a bag and traveling with, and they look pretty stylish. However, a trim build often comes with trade-offs. Battery capacity is a common one, as companies struggle to fit larger batteries into machines that are under an inch thick. German PC-maker Tuxedo Computers' latest ultralight InfinityBook Pro 14 seeks to address that challenge with a massive battery.
The InfinityBook Pro 14 - Gen7 announced today comes with either big storage or a big battery. The company is selling it with the option for a 99 watt-hour (Wh) battery, which is about as big as a lithium battery can be while being allowed on an airplane (100 Wh).
You can get the laptop with a 56 Wh battery... [credit: Tuxedo Computers ]
Notably, the laptop uses a lithium-polymer (LiPo) battery rather than lithium-ion (Li-Ion), which is more common among laptops. LiPo batteries tend to be smaller, more stable, and have a longer lifespan, making them popular in smartphones. However, Li-Ion batteries tend to have larger capacities for their size and slower self-discharge.