Laptop Glossary

Short, practical definitions for the specs and diagnostics terms shoppers see while comparing laptops.

Updated 2026-10-19

Integrated vs Dedicated Graphics

Clear definitions of iGPU and dGPU, why each matters for laptops, and concise guidance for choosing between them in Pakistan.

Updated 2026-10-19

Used vs Refurbished Laptop

Clear definitions, the documentation and tests that prove refurbishment, and step‑by‑step buyer actions to verify condition before you buy in Pakistan.

Updated 2026-10-19

Thermal throttling

Clear definition of thermal throttling, why laptops do it, how to detect it in games, and practical checks and fixes you can run.

Updated 2026-10-19

TGP (Total Graphics Power)

Clear definition of TGP for laptop GPUs, why it matters for gaming, how to find it in listings and identity keys, and practical checks buyers can use.

Updated 2026-10-19

SSD power-on hours

What SSD power-on hours (POH) measure, how to read them on a laptop, and how to combine POH with SMART metrics to judge drive condition.

Updated 2026-10-19

NVMe SSD

Clear definition of NVMe SSD, why it’s faster than SATA, and exact checks buyers should run on used laptops.

Updated 2026-10-19

Laptop refresh rate

Clear definition of refresh rate, why it matters for motion and input latency, and quick checks to match panel Hz to real-world GPU performance.

Updated 2026-10-19

DDR5 vs DDR4 Laptop RAM

What DDR4 and DDR5 mean for laptop buyers, compatibility checks, upgrade steps, and when DDR5 is worth choosing — with examples from current catalog listings.

Updated 2026-10-05

Laptop Processor Generations

What a processor generation means, why it isn’t the only performance factor, and concrete checks Pakistani buyers should use when choosing a laptop CPU.

Updated 2026-09-21

Gaming Laptop Spec Glossary — What Each Spec Means on Our Product Pages

Clear, concise definitions of common gaming-laptop specs and where to check them on our listings, with examples from current product titles.