CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 Gaming & Streaming Laptop AMD Advantage Edition Available Now

[TheLostSwede]

CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gear and systems for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, today announced the availability of the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 AMD Advantage Edition laptop from the CORSAIR webstore and distributors worldwide. Starting at an MSRP of $2,699.99, the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 features state-of-the-art AMD processor and graphics for mobile systems working in tandem using exclusive AMD smart technologies, alongside CORSAIR and Elgato software and technologies, to create a gaming and streaming experience like no other.

The CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 comes equipped with AMD's most advanced components to deliver high-end performance in an incredibly thin 19.8 mm form-factor. An 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and AMD Radeon RX 6800M mobile graphics enable players to game at maximum settings while capturing gameplay at high frame rates, bolstered by AMD smart technologies such as AMD Smart Access Memory to get even more performance out of your top-of-the-line components. CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 SODIMM memory rounds out the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600's powerful hardware, delivering the incredibly high frequencies of the DDR5 platform.




The CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 displays amazingly detailed gameplay with stunning color accuracy on a 16" 2560x1600 QHD+ IPS screen with an ultra-high 240 Hz refresh rate. With support for AMD FreeSync Premium technology, gamers can experience jaw-dropping gameplay the way it was meant to be seen - at impressively high frame rates without screen tearing.

Incorporating exclusive content-creation technology from Elgato, the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 is a streamer's dream come true. Ten easy-access S-key shortcut buttons put one-touch streaming control at your fingertips, powered by Elgato Stream Deck software. The laptop's 1080p30 FHD webcam captures your face in sharp detail, while a directional 4-microphone array with ambient noise cancellation clearly registers your voice even when it's competing with background noise.

The CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 laptop is available in the North American, UK, German, French, and Nordic keyboard layouts at launch.

For those who want to further customize the specs or the look of their CORSAIR VOYAGER laptop, ORIGIN PC will also offer custom UV printing or laser etching options. All ORIGIN PC systems include free lifetime 24/7 US based technical support and free lifetime labor.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing
The CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 Gaming Laptop is available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

The CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600 is backed by a one-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the CORSAIR VOYAGER a1600, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

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[samum]

$2700-3000 for a mobile CPU and GPU that will be limited by cooling because Corsair chose form over function is stupid.

Is the screen and new CPU worth $1000+ more than the Asus AMD Advantage with 5900HX, 6800M, and adequate cooling?

 

[Xeanoa]

Is the screen and new CPU worth $1000+ more than the Asus AMD Advantage with 5900HX, 6800M, and adequate cooling?

The Elgato components contribute probably like 500$ to the higher price. And that display is going to be significantly more expensive as well. I can't say I've seen a 16:10, 240 Hz, WQXGA (2560x1600)
panel before.

 

[Chaitanya]

The Elgato components contribute probably like 500$ to the higher price. And that display is going to be significantly more expensive as well. I can't say I've seen a 16:10, 240 Hz, WQXGA (2560x1600)
panel before.

Other than interesting display everything else especially price, drivers and software seem to be big let down.

 

[Chrispy_]

$2700-3000 for a mobile CPU and GPU that will be limited by cooling because Corsair chose form over function is stupid.

Is the screen and new CPU worth $1000+ more than the Asus AMD Advantage with 5900HX, 6800M, and adequate cooling?

It is such a shame that I have only one upvote to give you.

 

[Tsukiyomi91]

when catering to the streamers who have no idea how to operate a PC while cramming all the bloatware and garbage into it is more important than making a competent gaming PC (or laptop in this matter) that has proper hardware, cooling and software to complement it. And, it costs $2700 with the R7 6800HS + RX6800M? That's not even high-end. MSI's Raider GE68HX 12UGS-013 (i7-12800HX, RTX3070Ti) looks like the better laptop with similar or better performance for $200 less while having a 1440p (16:9) 240Hz OLED LED panel and a massive 99.9Wh battery, while having way better cooling solution than what Corsair employs.

 

[Chrispy_]

when catering to the streamers who have no idea how to operate a PC while cramming all the bloatware and garbage into it is more important than making a competent gaming PC (or laptop in this matter) that has proper hardware, cooling and software to complement it. And, it costs $2700 with the R7 6800HS + RX6800M? That's not even high-end. MSI's Raider GE68HX 12UGS-013 (i7-12800HX, RTX3070Ti) looks like the better laptop with similar or better performance for $200 less while having a 1440p (16:9) 240Hz OLED LED panel and a massive 99.9Wh battery, while having way better cooling solution than what Corsair employs.

Yeah, the 6800U is a higher-binned part than the 6800HS and I just bought two Lenovo Yoga laptops with a 6800U for under £1000. The 6800HS are not expensive CPUs like the 6900HS are.

As for the 6800M? it looks to be a downclocked desktop 6700XT which is not a match for the 3070 when it comes to streaming - they want RTX Voice and Amepere's NVENC for OBS. Either way, the 6800M features on multiple different laptops costing as little as £1299, not that it matters because you can find deals on 3070 laptops for £999 now (new MSI Katana GF66). Given that £ incl tax is ~equivalent to $ excl tax, that's a heck of a big ask for a midrange part.

 

[samum]

Yeah, the 6800U is a higher-binned part than the 6800HS and I just bought two Lenovo Yoga laptops with a 6800U for under £1000. The 6800HS are not expensive CPUs like the 6900HS are.

As for the 6800M? it looks to be a downclocked desktop 6700XT which is not a match for the 3070 when it comes to streaming - they want RTX Voice and Amepere's NVENC for OBS. Either way, the 6800M features on multiple different laptops costing as little as £1299, not that it matters because you can find deals on 3070 laptops for £999 now (new MSI Katana GF66). Given that £ incl tax is ~equivalent to $ excl tax, that's a heck of a big ask for a midrange part.

6800M is between mobile 3070 and 3080 for gaming performance. Streamers might want the Nvidia feature stack.

 

[Chrispy_]

6800M is between mobile 3070 and 3080 for gaming performance. Streamers might want the Nvidia feature stack.

Ah okay. Laptop GPUs are always hard to gauge because they vary so wildly between different cTDPs and honestly, I've seen a 3060Ti outperform a 3080 because of dumb TDP/cooling mistakes.

 

[watzupken]

While Corsair likes to target the high end market for their products gauging by the prices of their products, I actually don’t think they can segregate themselves from the overcrowded laptop market. Despite trying to add exclusive features, I would steer clear of Corsair knowing that it is highly like you need to use their iCue software that is a resource hog.