SKIKK Idavoll III Laptops

SKIKK Idavoll III: 17 inch business laptop with Intel Core Ultra 7

The Idavoll III runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U with 14 cores and a dedicated NPU delivering 11 TOPS. That NPU isn't just a marketing gimmick: Windows 11 uses it for AI tasks like noise suppression during Teams calls, background blur in the webcam and Copilot features. It makes a noticeable difference in battery life because your CPU no longer has to handle those jobs. For office work, working from home and business use, this is a great combination of quiet performance and long runtime.

17 inch workspace without hassle

A matte 17.3 inch Full HD IPS display with 300 nits and 100% sRGB coverage. The matte coating cuts reflections from fluorescent lighting and windows, so you're not squinting all day. With a 89 degree viewing angle on the left, right, top and bottom, the image stays crisp, even when a colleague is looking over your shoulder. For Excel sheets, multiple Word documents side by side or a browser with ten tabs next to your mail client, a 17 inch screen simply gives you more overview than a 15-incher.

The integrated Intel Arc 8-core iGPU is surprisingly capable. 4K video calls, presentations with smooth animations, the occasional light photo edit in Lightroom — it all runs smoothly. Want to connect extra monitors? Via HDMI 2.1 and two USB-C DisplayPort outputs you can drive up to four displays at once. Perfect for a fully-fledged home office with dual monitors or a docking station setup at work.

Memory and storage that grow with you

By default you get 16GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz and a 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD. For most business workflows that's more than enough. More importantly: the Idavoll III has two SODIMM slots and supports up to 128GB of RAM. Running virtual machines, working with large databases or heading toward video editing? Then you can upgrade later without replacing the laptop. The M.2 2280 SSD is also easy to swap out — handy if you want 2TB or 4TB in three years' time.

Connectivity for any workplace

Ports aren't in short supply. You get 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s, with DisplayPort and charging), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, a full Gigabit RJ-45 ethernet port and a combo audio jack. That ethernet port is worth its weight in gold for many business users: at the office or in a meeting room you simply plug in for stable Teams calls, no messing about with Wi-Fi adapters. Wirelessly you're on Wi-Fi 6E via the Intel AX211 and Bluetooth 5.4, so you also get fast and stable connections on the go.

Security and daily use

For business use, TPM 2.0 and Windows Hello via the 5MP FHD webcam are standard. Logging in with facial recognition works in a fraction of a second and your company data stays encrypted on the SSD. There's also a Kensington Lock for when you use the laptop in a shared workspace.

The chiclet keyboard with white backlighting and ISO layout types nicely and quietly — handy in meetings or on the train. A numeric keypad is included too, which helps if you work with numbers a lot. The Microsoft Precision touchpad responds exactly as you'd expect: crisp gestures, no lag.

Battery and noise level

With the 60Wh battery you get up to 8 hours of mixed use, and around 7 hours of continuous YouTube viewing at 50% brightness. Charging is via USB-C, so you can use the same charger as your phone or tablet (as long as it's powerful enough). Under normal load it measures 32.4 dB — that's whisper-quiet. Even under full load the laptop stays at 40.5 dB, which your colleagues on the other side of the meeting table won't hear.

Who is the Idavoll III for?

This laptop suits professionals who want plenty of screen real estate, value long battery life and appreciate upgradeability. Think of accountants, project managers, developers who mostly work in the cloud, consultants doing lots of Office work and freelancers who don't want to buy a new laptop every three years. Because SKIKK builds every Idavoll III to order in Emmen, you choose how much RAM, which SSD and which Windows version goes in. Warranty and service run through the Netherlands, so if anything comes up you're in direct contact with the people who built your laptop.