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We tested the first 5G laptop across the US: the speeds were wild

We tested the first 5G laptop across the US: the speeds were wild

Posted on August 17, 2020August 27, 2023 By Jarvis

5G speeds were inconsistent — but occasionally staggering

As 5G networks expand throughout the United States, new products are released with the hardware needed to support the wireless standard. A 5G modem is a mandatory feature for any flagship smartphone released from here on out. And while they’ve lagged behind in that regard, we’re now starting to see 5G-enabled laptops emerge. 

Lenovo was the first to outfit a laptop with a 5G-enabled chip when it released the Flex 5G. Like most first-of-its-kind devices, the Flex 5G needs some refinement, but it at least gave us the opportunity to see and feel the endlessly hyped 5G speeds. We took that chance and ran with it, testing the 5G networks in Salt Lake City, Cincinnati, Detroit and, with an assist from our sister site Tom’s Hardware, in New York City. 
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