Hasee X5 laptop with Core i9 chip drops to $559.99 for Black Friday

What the deal offers

A laptop with a high-end Intel processor has fallen to a budget price ahead of Black Friday. According to TechRadar, the Hasee X5 is now listed at $559.99 at Newegg, a cut of $270 from its regular price of $799.99.

The machine is built around the Intel Core i9-12900H, a 14-core processor that TechRadar says is normally found in performance laptops costing well above this bracket. Hasee is not a major brand on the scale of Lenovo or Dell, which is part of why the price is so low.

How the chip compares with Apple's M5

TechRadar reports that in benchmark tests the Core i9-12900H matches Apple's M5 chip, found in the $1,099 MacBook Air, on multi-threaded workloads. Multi-threaded performance matters for tasks that spread work across many cores, such as video exporting or code compilation.

The same report notes that Apple's chip keeps a clear lead in single-threaded tests, which cover tasks that rely on one fast core. TechRadar also says no other laptop near this price matches the Intel chip's multi-thread results, and the outlet has requested a review unit to check real-world performance. Those benchmark claims therefore come from TechRadar rather than independent verification.

Specifications and design

Beyond the processor, the Hasee X5 ships with 16GB of LPDDR5 memory, a type of fast RAM, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD for storage. There is also a spare M.2 slot, so buyers can add a second drive later.

The display is a Full HD IPS panel with an anti-glare coating. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, HDMI and a microSD slot.

Who should consider it

TechRadar describes the X5 as one of the strongest sub-$700 laptop deals it has seen for Black Friday, and notes the price includes a gift card on top of the discount. Buyers get a 30-day refund window and a 12-month warranty.

The main trade-off is the brand. Hasee lacks the support network and track record of established makers, so shoppers who value long-term service may prefer a familiar name. For buyers who want the most processing power per dollar, TechRadar argues the specification is hard to beat at this price.