Thursday, September 5th 2024
SCHENKER Launches New KEY Series Workstation Laptops, KEY 14 and KEY 16 Pro, and KEY 17 Pro
SCHENKER is updating the KEY series with three new models for 2024. As the most powerful laptop in the portfolio, the 17.3-inch KEY 17 Pro desktop replacement workstation receives a significant upgrade to its comprehensive features: two Thunderbolt 5 ports allow for maximum flexibility. With the fastest laptop processor, the Intel Core i9-14900HX, and graphics cards up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the Varjo-Ready-certified KEY 17 Pro excels as a powerful, professional VR and content creation workstation. New additions to the product range include the 14-inch SCHENKER KEY 14 with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and the 16-inch KEY 16 Pro with an Intel Core i9-14900HX. Both models feature graphics cards up to the GeForce RTX 4070 and are NVIDIA GeForce RTX Studio certified.
SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro: Desktop Replacement Workstation with Two Thunderbolt 5 Ports, PCIe 5.0 SSD, Optional UHD Display, and Varjo-Ready Certification
The SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro (M24) succeeds its predecessor with a crucial upgrade: two Thunderbolt 4 ports have been replaced by two Thunderbolt 5 ports with a total bandwidth of 80 Gbps (shared by both ports, depending on the bandwidth requirement per connection) for the best display experience. This laptop provides maximum performance with the next generation of Thunderbolt 5 peripherals, such as multifunctional docking stations and high-performance external storage solutions or the newest DP2.1 based displays. One of these multi-purpose ports can also support charging the workstation with up to 100 watts. The significantly increased bandwidth compared to the previous generation allows for the operation of up to three external 4K monitors at 144 Hz or dual 6K displays. Thunderbolt 5 technology offers maximum flexibility, being backwards compatible with existing Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 and USB peripherals. Additionally, Thunderbolt Share enables direct data exchange and ultra-low-latency screen sharing between two computers.
In addition, the 396 x 278 x 24.9 mm desktop replacement workstation, which weighs 3.4 kg and features a robust chassis made entirely of aluminium except for the display frame, retains the already familiar features that are specially tailored to professional creative applications such as CAD, rendering, 3D modelling, VR or demanding photo and video editing.
The workstation is powered by the Intel Core i9-14900HX, complemented by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 or 4080 with 175 watts of graphics power (150 watts TGP plus 25 watts Dynamic Boost). It includes three M.2 slots in total - one that already supports PCIe 5.0 and two that support PCIe 4.0. Additionally, there are two SO-DIMM sockets for up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM. Both RAM and SSDs are easily accessible for future upgrades.
The KEY 17 Pro offers a choice between a WQHD (2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 300 nits, 240 Hz) and a UHD display (3,840 x 2,160 pixels, 400 nits, 144 Hz). Both displays support G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, and a manual MUX switch, covering 99% of both the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. An optional 60 Hz mode is available to extend the runtime of the 99 Wh battery.
The connectivity options for the SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro are extensive. In addition to the two Display-capable Thunderbolt 5 ports, the KEY 17 Pro features HDMI 2.1 and Mini DisplayPort 1.4a, all of which are connected to the dedicated NVIDIA graphics card. This makes the laptop an excellent mobile virtual and mixed reality workstation, as evidenced by its official Varjo-Ready certification from Varjo, including approval for the professional high-end XR-4 mixed reality headset. Alongside the laptop's internal display, three external monitors can be connected simultaneously. Additional connectivity features include two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, separate audio jacks for headphones and microphone, 2.5 Gigabit LAN, and Wi-Fi 7. The extended keyboard layout with a full numeric keypad, separate arrow keys, and customizable per-key illumination is designed for productivity. A 150 x 90 mm touchpad and a hardware based TPM 2.0 module round off the features.
"The SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro is the flagship among our professional, mobile productivity workstations - both in terms of performance and uncompromising features. Not only are we introducing one of the first laptop models to incorporate innovative Thunderbolt 5 technology from Intel, but we are also bringing this pioneering high-end interface to the market with not just one, but two Thunderbolt 5 ports on our KEY 17 Pro," stated Robert Schenker, Managing Director of Schenker Technologies.
"Thunderbolt 5 technology delivers a massive leap in performance," said Jason Ziller, Vice President and General Manager, Client Connectivity Division at Intel. "We are delighted to see the SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro mobile workstation upgrade to the latest Thunderbolt 5 technology. Products like these are leading the way to raising the performance bar."
SCHENKER KEY 14: Compact All-Rounder with Colour-Calibrated 3K Display, Excellent Connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, and GeForce RTX Studio Certification
The GeForce RTX Studio-certified SCHENKER KEY 14 (M24) combines the high performance of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or 4070 with 100 watts of graphics power (75 watts TGP plus 25 watts Dynamic Boost) in a compact, robust 14-inch chassis (317 x 235 x 19.9 mm) weighing 1.75 kg. The bottom shell and display lid are made of aluminium. The laptop features an M.2 SSD slot with PCIe 4.0 connection and two SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM.
The 16:10 display, based on LTPS IPS technology, boasts a resolution of 2,880 x 1,800 pixels, 300 nits brightness, and 100% sRGB color space coverage. Factory pre-calibrated colour profiles are accessible via the Control Center. The display can operate at up to 120 Hz or, for more energy-efficient use, features a 60 Hz mode, while the laptop is powered by an 80 Wh battery, resulting in a runtime of around 9.5 hours for continuous video streaming via YouTube at 150 nits display brightness. A MUX switch allows switching the internal display between the energy-saving Intel Xe iGPU and the dedicated NVIDIA graphics unit.
Connectivity options for the SCHENKER KEY 14 include two USB-A 3.2 ports (Gen 2 and Gen 1), Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 7, a 2-in-1 audio jack, and a microSD card reader. It also features a G-SYNC-compatible HDMI 2.1 port, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort 1.4 functionality, and a DisplayPort 2.1-capable Thunderbolt 4 port with Power Delivery, allowing the connection of up to three additional external monitors. The Display via Thunderbolt technology is connected to the efficient Intel iGPU, enabling energy-saving operation with docking stations, while the dGPU is utilized via MSHybrid for higher performance needs. Both HDMI and USB-C are directly connected to the NVIDIA dGPU, facilitating the output of images from VR and MR applications to corresponding headsets. Additional features include a keyboard with white backlighting and Fn-Lock, a 121 x 73 mm touchpad, a Windows Hello-compatible Full HD webcam with temporal noise reduction, and a hardware-based TPM 2.0 module, completing the overall package.
SCHENKER KEY 16 Pro: Content Creation Workstation with Vapor Chamber Cooling and GeForce RTX Studio Certification
The SCHENKER KEY 16 Pro (M24) combines the Intel flagship CPU Core i9-14900HX with a GeForce RTX 4070 or 4060, delivering full graphics power of 140 watts (115 watts TGP plus 25 watts Dynamic Boost). Thanks to a large-scale vapor chamber cooling, the KEY 16 Pro, which is predominantly made from aluminium (display lid and bottom shell), features a sleek 359.5 x 273 x 19.9 mm design, and weighs 2.3 kg, including a 73 Wh battery. In the "Entertainment mode" performance profile, the KEY 16 Pro offers an optimal balance between high performance and quiet operation. It includes two M.2 slots for PCIe 4.0 SSDs and two SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM.
The 16-inch, X-Rite-certified 16:10 display has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, is factory color-calibrated, and features over 95% coverage of the sRGB color space with a brightness of 350 nits. A MUX switch allows the display connection to be switched between the efficient iGPU and the powerful dGPU, enabling either energy-efficient operation or maximum performance as needed.
In terms of connectivity, the SCHENKER KEY 16 Pro features Thunderbolt 4 technology with Power Delivery and DisplayPort functionality (connected to the energy-efficient iGPU), two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, a microSD card reader, HDMI 2.1 and Mini DisplayPort 1.4 (both connected to the dGPU), Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and separate audio jacks for headphone and microphone. Its three native graphics interfaces allow for the operation of up to three external monitors. Additional features include a full-size keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad, large arrow keys, and multi-color LED backlighting. The laptop also offers a 151 x 91 mm touchpad, a Windows Hello-compatible Full HD webcam with temporal noise reduction, and a hardware-based TPM 2.0 module.
All KEY Series Laptops with Optional iGPU-Only Mode
Another feature of the entire KEY series is the iGPU-only mode, which can be activated via the Control Center. Activation requires a system restart, but it then completely and permanently switches off the NVIDIA dGPU, bypassing MSHybrid and enabling particularly energy-efficient operation.
Pricing and Availability
All new KEY series laptops are freely configurable and available on bestware.com. The base configuration of the Varjo-Ready-certified SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro (M24) includes an Intel Core i9-14900HX, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 16 GB DDR5-5600, a 500 GB SSD and a 1440p display with 99% sRGB and DCI-P3 color space coverage. The starting price is €3,299 (incl. 19 % VAT). An RTX 4090 (€637) or a 4K display (€198) are available for an additional charge.
The GeForce RTX Studio-certified SCHENKER KEY 14 (M24) is available from €1,699; the base configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16 GB DDR5-4800, a 500 GB SSD and a 3K display with 100% sRGB color space coverage. A faster RTX 4070 is available for €295.
The third new model is the SCHENKER KEY 16 Pro, which is also GeForce RTX Studio-certified, featuring an Intel Core i9-14900HX, a GeForce RTX 4060, 16 GB DDR5-5600, a 500 GB SSD and a color-calibrated 1600p display for €1,799. An upgrade to the RTX 4070 is available for €295.
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Bestware
SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro: Desktop Replacement Workstation with Two Thunderbolt 5 Ports, PCIe 5.0 SSD, Optional UHD Display, and Varjo-Ready Certification
The SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro (M24) succeeds its predecessor with a crucial upgrade: two Thunderbolt 4 ports have been replaced by two Thunderbolt 5 ports with a total bandwidth of 80 Gbps (shared by both ports, depending on the bandwidth requirement per connection) for the best display experience. This laptop provides maximum performance with the next generation of Thunderbolt 5 peripherals, such as multifunctional docking stations and high-performance external storage solutions or the newest DP2.1 based displays. One of these multi-purpose ports can also support charging the workstation with up to 100 watts. The significantly increased bandwidth compared to the previous generation allows for the operation of up to three external 4K monitors at 144 Hz or dual 6K displays. Thunderbolt 5 technology offers maximum flexibility, being backwards compatible with existing Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3 and USB peripherals. Additionally, Thunderbolt Share enables direct data exchange and ultra-low-latency screen sharing between two computers.
The workstation is powered by the Intel Core i9-14900HX, complemented by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 or 4080 with 175 watts of graphics power (150 watts TGP plus 25 watts Dynamic Boost). It includes three M.2 slots in total - one that already supports PCIe 5.0 and two that support PCIe 4.0. Additionally, there are two SO-DIMM sockets for up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM. Both RAM and SSDs are easily accessible for future upgrades.
The KEY 17 Pro offers a choice between a WQHD (2,560 x 1,440 pixels, 300 nits, 240 Hz) and a UHD display (3,840 x 2,160 pixels, 400 nits, 144 Hz). Both displays support G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, and a manual MUX switch, covering 99% of both the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. An optional 60 Hz mode is available to extend the runtime of the 99 Wh battery.
The connectivity options for the SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro are extensive. In addition to the two Display-capable Thunderbolt 5 ports, the KEY 17 Pro features HDMI 2.1 and Mini DisplayPort 1.4a, all of which are connected to the dedicated NVIDIA graphics card. This makes the laptop an excellent mobile virtual and mixed reality workstation, as evidenced by its official Varjo-Ready certification from Varjo, including approval for the professional high-end XR-4 mixed reality headset. Alongside the laptop's internal display, three external monitors can be connected simultaneously. Additional connectivity features include two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, separate audio jacks for headphones and microphone, 2.5 Gigabit LAN, and Wi-Fi 7. The extended keyboard layout with a full numeric keypad, separate arrow keys, and customizable per-key illumination is designed for productivity. A 150 x 90 mm touchpad and a hardware based TPM 2.0 module round off the features.
"The SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro is the flagship among our professional, mobile productivity workstations - both in terms of performance and uncompromising features. Not only are we introducing one of the first laptop models to incorporate innovative Thunderbolt 5 technology from Intel, but we are also bringing this pioneering high-end interface to the market with not just one, but two Thunderbolt 5 ports on our KEY 17 Pro," stated Robert Schenker, Managing Director of Schenker Technologies.
"Thunderbolt 5 technology delivers a massive leap in performance," said Jason Ziller, Vice President and General Manager, Client Connectivity Division at Intel. "We are delighted to see the SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro mobile workstation upgrade to the latest Thunderbolt 5 technology. Products like these are leading the way to raising the performance bar."
The GeForce RTX Studio-certified SCHENKER KEY 14 (M24) combines the high performance of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 or 4070 with 100 watts of graphics power (75 watts TGP plus 25 watts Dynamic Boost) in a compact, robust 14-inch chassis (317 x 235 x 19.9 mm) weighing 1.75 kg. The bottom shell and display lid are made of aluminium. The laptop features an M.2 SSD slot with PCIe 4.0 connection and two SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM.
The 16:10 display, based on LTPS IPS technology, boasts a resolution of 2,880 x 1,800 pixels, 300 nits brightness, and 100% sRGB color space coverage. Factory pre-calibrated colour profiles are accessible via the Control Center. The display can operate at up to 120 Hz or, for more energy-efficient use, features a 60 Hz mode, while the laptop is powered by an 80 Wh battery, resulting in a runtime of around 9.5 hours for continuous video streaming via YouTube at 150 nits display brightness. A MUX switch allows switching the internal display between the energy-saving Intel Xe iGPU and the dedicated NVIDIA graphics unit.
Connectivity options for the SCHENKER KEY 14 include two USB-A 3.2 ports (Gen 2 and Gen 1), Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi 7, a 2-in-1 audio jack, and a microSD card reader. It also features a G-SYNC-compatible HDMI 2.1 port, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with DisplayPort 1.4 functionality, and a DisplayPort 2.1-capable Thunderbolt 4 port with Power Delivery, allowing the connection of up to three additional external monitors. The Display via Thunderbolt technology is connected to the efficient Intel iGPU, enabling energy-saving operation with docking stations, while the dGPU is utilized via MSHybrid for higher performance needs. Both HDMI and USB-C are directly connected to the NVIDIA dGPU, facilitating the output of images from VR and MR applications to corresponding headsets. Additional features include a keyboard with white backlighting and Fn-Lock, a 121 x 73 mm touchpad, a Windows Hello-compatible Full HD webcam with temporal noise reduction, and a hardware-based TPM 2.0 module, completing the overall package.
The SCHENKER KEY 16 Pro (M24) combines the Intel flagship CPU Core i9-14900HX with a GeForce RTX 4070 or 4060, delivering full graphics power of 140 watts (115 watts TGP plus 25 watts Dynamic Boost). Thanks to a large-scale vapor chamber cooling, the KEY 16 Pro, which is predominantly made from aluminium (display lid and bottom shell), features a sleek 359.5 x 273 x 19.9 mm design, and weighs 2.3 kg, including a 73 Wh battery. In the "Entertainment mode" performance profile, the KEY 16 Pro offers an optimal balance between high performance and quiet operation. It includes two M.2 slots for PCIe 4.0 SSDs and two SO-DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM.
The 16-inch, X-Rite-certified 16:10 display has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, is factory color-calibrated, and features over 95% coverage of the sRGB color space with a brightness of 350 nits. A MUX switch allows the display connection to be switched between the efficient iGPU and the powerful dGPU, enabling either energy-efficient operation or maximum performance as needed.
In terms of connectivity, the SCHENKER KEY 16 Pro features Thunderbolt 4 technology with Power Delivery and DisplayPort functionality (connected to the energy-efficient iGPU), two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, a microSD card reader, HDMI 2.1 and Mini DisplayPort 1.4 (both connected to the dGPU), Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and separate audio jacks for headphone and microphone. Its three native graphics interfaces allow for the operation of up to three external monitors. Additional features include a full-size keyboard with a dedicated numeric keypad, large arrow keys, and multi-color LED backlighting. The laptop also offers a 151 x 91 mm touchpad, a Windows Hello-compatible Full HD webcam with temporal noise reduction, and a hardware-based TPM 2.0 module.
Another feature of the entire KEY series is the iGPU-only mode, which can be activated via the Control Center. Activation requires a system restart, but it then completely and permanently switches off the NVIDIA dGPU, bypassing MSHybrid and enabling particularly energy-efficient operation.
Pricing and Availability
All new KEY series laptops are freely configurable and available on bestware.com. The base configuration of the Varjo-Ready-certified SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro (M24) includes an Intel Core i9-14900HX, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 16 GB DDR5-5600, a 500 GB SSD and a 1440p display with 99% sRGB and DCI-P3 color space coverage. The starting price is €3,299 (incl. 19 % VAT). An RTX 4090 (€637) or a 4K display (€198) are available for an additional charge.
The GeForce RTX Studio-certified SCHENKER KEY 14 (M24) is available from €1,699; the base configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16 GB DDR5-4800, a 500 GB SSD and a 3K display with 100% sRGB color space coverage. A faster RTX 4070 is available for €295.
The third new model is the SCHENKER KEY 16 Pro, which is also GeForce RTX Studio-certified, featuring an Intel Core i9-14900HX, a GeForce RTX 4060, 16 GB DDR5-5600, a 500 GB SSD and a color-calibrated 1600p display for €1,799. An upgrade to the RTX 4070 is available for €295.
4 Comments on SCHENKER Launches New KEY Series Workstation Laptops, KEY 14 and KEY 16 Pro, and KEY 17 Pro
How could Intel even certify such device?
The Thunderbolt 5 ports on SCHENKER KEY 17 Pro (M24) support 80 Gbps, which the previous Thunderbolt 4 solution did not.The limitation in DP video signal comes from the GPU.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series only supports DisplayPort 1.4a.
DisplayPort 2.1 support is not available from NVIDIA yet.
The same applies to the iGPU in Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series.
Currently, our only models with DisplayPort 2.1 support are those with the Meteor Lake "Intel Arc Graphics" iGPU.
For more information on DisplayPort 2.1, please read this article on our website:
- DisplayPort 2.1 with Intel for the first time [xmg.gg]
XMG EVO with Intel Core Ultra (Series 1) supports Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20, aka DP80).If you have more questions about Thunderbolt or our product portfolio, please let us know. Thank you for your feedback!
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Tom