Raptor™ S55
15.6” Ultra-thin Gaming Laptop
Details
Thin, light, and powerful - combined like never before. At just .78" thick and 4.6 lbs, the 15" Raptor S55 is slim and stylish - a real head-turner. With a 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA RTX 3000 series graphics packed into an Al-alloy shell, it may just be the most powerful ultra-thin laptop you'll find anywhere. Take your gaming, media creation, and more on the road in style.
- 11th Gen Intel® Core® i7 11800H processor
- NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 3000 series graphics
- 15.6" 1080p (1920x1080) 144Hz IPS display
- Full color LED illuminated back-lit keyboard
- Fully VR-Ready
- Just .78" thick and 4.5 lbs
- 100% US-based lifetime support
KEY FEATURES
11th Gen Intel Core i7 Processors
Extreme processing power for best in class overall performance. Intel's latest Core i7 chips deliver significant performance advancements—including vastly improved graphics, battery life, and security—for a zero-compromise computing experience. With key features like Hyper-Threading for better multitasking, the Intel® Core™ i7 processor delivers top-of-the-line performance for your most demanding tasks.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 Graphics
Take your gaming or multimedia creation to the next level with a powerful discrete graphics solution featuring real time ray tracing. Powered by NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, you get unrivaled performance, advanced graphics technologies, and full support for Virtual Reality platforms even when on the road.
Custom Tuning
We've made our reputation by building desktops that outperform the competition through a level of custom tuning that the rest simply can't match. We bring that same expertise to every S55. Each laptop is custom tuned to peak performance by our team of engineers to ensure that when it leaves our facility, it does at an unrivaled level of performance.
Sleek and Slim Design
At just .78" and 4.5 lbs, this Al-alloy shell houses a remarkable amount of performance hardware in such a thin, sleek, and stylish package. This may be the most powerful ultra-thin laptop available anywhere. Gone are the days of choosing between form and function - this one has it all.
Fully Customizable
Make your S55 exactly what you need it to be. From M.2 and NVMe solid state hard drives to premium DDR4 memory, the Raptor S55 is fully customizable to meet your specific needs.
144Hz Display
A full 1080p display with 144Hz refresh rate provides the smoothest gaming and multimedia experience possible, reducing blurring and tearing while taking full advantage of the RTX 3000 series' blistering frame rates.
MORE DETAILS
The S55's 15.6” Full HD (1920x1080) 144Hz Display with matte finish offers the crispest visuals and highest refresh rate possible for an immersive experience whether gaming, editing video, or tearing through home office tasks at light speed.
Take your gaming or multimedia creation to the next level with a powerful discrete graphics solution - the NVIDIA RTX 3000 series. Powered by NVIDIA's Ampere architecture, you get unrivaled performance, advanced graphics technologies, and full support for real time ray tracing even when on the road.
Overwhelm your senses with up to four total screens. The S55 supports up to 3 additional monitors via HDMI and Display-Port so you can explore fantastic worlds in full breathtaking HD surround or simply get more done, faster.
With this full sized 98-key multi-color LED illuminated keyboard, you'll be more productive than ever. Includes number pad for quicker data input and full-sized Backspace, Enter, and Spacebar keys to give you that desktop feel without the hassle of an external keyboard. Includes customizable option for changing the lighting on certain keys for an even better gaming experience.
Handle everything with new USB 3.2 ports. Get faster back-up and file transfer with the fastest USB data transfer rates, up to 20Gbps via USB 3.2 connectivity. Type-C USB port is reversable making it easy to plug in devices and save you time.
Next gen speakers and SoundBlaster Atlas deliver unprecedented levels of audio realism to your ears for an immersive experience. For headphone users, the S55's onboard amplifier boosts power to the headphone port for the finest sound fidelity possible.
If you’ve ever bought a computer from the behemoth, mass produced competition, you know bloatware. Free trials you don’t want, software you didn’t ask for, search bars you’ll never use – all choking your system. We don't do it, and we never will. With Velocity Micro, we only install what you as us for, and not a thing more.
FULL SPECS
Processor
Intel® Core™ i7 11800H, 8 cores
Chipset
Intel® HM570 Express Chipset
Memory
Supports Dual Channel DDR4
Two 260Pin SODIMM sockets, support for DDR4 3200MHz (Real operation frequency depends on FSB of processor)
Expandable up to 64GB, depends on 8GB/16GB/32GB SODIMM module
Storage
One M.2 2280 SSD PCIe Gen4x4 interface & one M.2 2280 SSD SATA / PCIe Gen3x4 interface Support PCIe Gen3x4 interface
Display
15.6” Full HD (1920x1080) 144Hz, Wide View Angle, 72% NTSC Display, Matte Finish
Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce™ RTX 3060, 3070, 3080
- NVIDIA® MAX-Q Design
- Real-Time Ray Tracing
- NVIDIA® GeForce CUDA™ Technology
- Microsoft® DirectX® 12 compatible
- Battery Boost Technology
- Support 4 active displays
- Support NVIDIA Surround View via HDMI x1,
mini DP x1 and DisplayPort over Type-C x1
Audio
High Definition audio interface
S/PDIF digital output
Built-in Array Microphone
Built-in two speakers
Sound Blaster Atlas
Keyboard
Multi languages, Single Zone Multi-Color illuminated full size keyboard with numeric pad.
Touchpad
Built in Gamma Secure pad with Microsoft PTP multi-gesture and scrolling function
I/O
1 HDMI output Port (with HDCP)
1 Mini DisplayPort 1.4
1 Thunderbolt 4 Port
3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (Type A, 1 x powered USB port, AC/DC)
1 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Microphone / S/PDIF Optical output)
1 2-in-1 Audio Jack (Headphone / Microphone)
1 RJ-45 LAN (10/100/1000Mbps)
Internal/External
Three M.2 Card Slots
- 1st for WLAN Combo M.2 2230 Card with PCIe / USB / CNVi interface (E key)
- 2nd for SSD M.2 2280 Card with SATA / PCIe Gen3x4 interface (M key)
- 3rd for SSD M.2 2280 Card with PCIe Gen4 x4 interface (M key)
Communications
Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Intel Dual Band Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX + Bluetooth, M.2 interface
Features
Metal top, Palm rest and bottom case
Built-in 1.0M HD Video Camera
FlexiCharger
Virtual Reality ready
Windows Mixed Reality compatible
Power
Embedded 3 cells Polymer battery pack 73WH
Full Range 180W AC Adapter, AC-in 100~240V, 50~60Hz, DC output 19.5V, 9.23A
Size
14.07” (w) x 9.37” (d) x 0.78” (h)
Weight
4.5 LBs with battery
WHY CHOOSE VELOCITY?
Meticulous Handcraftsmanship
We’re obsessed with perfection – there are no assembly lines here. As with all Velocity Micro PCs, each Raptor S55 is hand built by expert engineers, meaning every screw is turned by hand. The end result is better airflow and thermal properties, translating into a more stable, longer lasting system.
A Legacy of Excellence
Since our first review in 2002, no PC manufacturer has won more awards from the press than has Velocity Micro. Featured in CNET, PC Magazine, PC Gamer, Maximum PC and many more, Velocity Micro PCs continue to be lauded by reviewers and customers alike for its performance, build quality, and stunning design.Learn more.
100% US-Based Tech Support
Every Velocity Micro PC comes with complimentary lifetime business hours phone support. And the best part – a call placed to our support team will never be routed anywhere offshore. It’s like having your own personal geek, just a call away. It costs more, but we won't let anything get in the way of an astonishing customer experience.
Quality Control
Before shipping, this laptop endures a grueling set of tests and quality control measures that would bring most systems to their knees. Stress tests, extensive reboots, an overnight burn in, and an exhaustive 200-point QA checklist ensure that every Raptor S55 meets our own lofty standards.
100% Based in USA
Each and every Velocity Micro PC ships from and is supported by our Richmond, VA headquarters. We don’t outsource. We don’t cut corners. Not ever.
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