Toshiba Satellite Radius 15 review

The laptop doesn’t have a dedicated graphics chip, instead relying on the processor’s integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 chipset. You won’t be able to play the latest 3D games on the Satellite Radius 15, although some older or simpler titles may be within the laptop’s capabilities. Blizzard’s Hearthstone card game, for example, runs relatively smoothly and works brilliantly on the large touchscreen.

The Toshiba’s Full HD screen is fantastic. It’s nice and bright, with a measured maximum brightness level of 280cd/m2 and it also has a high colour-accuracy score; I measured this panel as able to cover 85% of the sRGB gamut. Colours are bright, vivid and punchy, while contrast levels of 971:1 and wide viewing angles mean the screen is great for viewing films and photos.

One disappointment is the quality of the Satellite Radius 15’s speakers, which don’t sound brilliant at any volume and are easily eclipsed by those of smaller laptops such as the Acer R11. This is perhaps a little embarrassing, especially when you consider the overt Harman Kardon branding next to the fake speaker grille just below the screen. The one upshot is that the sound is at least consistent, with its output sounding the same no matter how you’ve folded and stood up the laptop.

I’m impressed by the Toshiba Satellite Radius 15. Although it’s a fair amount more expensive than its convertible rivals, it justifies the price with its impressive screen, great battery life and stylish chassis. You do pay more for the laptop’s convertible nature and touchscreen, and if you just need a laptop you’re much better off buying a general-purpose model, which at this price will have significantly more power. If you’d like to take advantage of Windows 10’s touchscreen capabilities and like to watch films on your laptop or use it in the kitchen, though, it’s a good choice.  For a more traditional laptop check out the Acer Aspire V3-574G.