How We Test Thermals and Noise
We measure surface temperatures, internal CPU/GPU temperatures, and fan noise at idle and under sustained load.
What We Measure
- Idle and load fan noise (dB)
- Keyboard and bottom surface temperatures
- CPU and GPU temperatures
- Thermal throttling behaviour
How We Test It
We log temperatures and fan noise during a sustained stress test in a controlled room.
Noise is measured at a fixed distance with an SPL meter.
How It Affects Scores
Thermals and noise scores weight surface comfort and sustained performance stability.
Equipment
- SPL meter
- Thermal camera
- Surface probes