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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£670VRAM:8 GBMemory bus width:256 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):150 W

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

40%

6.4

Technical score

25%

6.4

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

6.4

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 78% of graphics cards
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 82%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

44%

5.3

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.5

Power

11%

8.7

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity

â–¼Worse than 64%
6.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models

6.4

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

7.4

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 77%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £670
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Technical Specifications of graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

44%

5.3

Performance

24%

5.6

Memory

12%

8.5

Power

11%

8.7

Features

5%

7.6

Design

4%

8.4

Connectivity

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

6.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
10,465 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 10,465 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 69.6% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,100 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 8,100 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 57.3% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
13,534 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 13,534 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 77.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
8,194 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 8,194 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 70.2% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
9.59 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 9.59 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 74.5% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 8 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal to 25.7% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
256 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 256 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 50.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 35.5% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
448 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 448 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 41.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.8% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
14,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 14,000 MHz, which is slower than that of 69.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 11.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 24.1% of graphics cards and equal to 75.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
?
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.8% of graphics cards and equal to 13.1% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65.3% of graphics cards and equal to 22.5% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
150 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 72.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
150 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 150 W under peak load, which is lower than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
?
Board power limit
150 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 150 W, which is lower than that of 75.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
150 W
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Size
?
Length
?
Height
?
Slot width
?
Weight
?
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop vs the average graphics card

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  • 224 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    368 vs 144
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 W vs 215 W
  • 8 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    48 vs 40
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    48 vs 40
  • 31.8% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    150 W vs 220 W
  • 224 more AI cores
    This graphics card has more AI cores than the average graphics card (368 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    368 vs 144
  • 8 more compute units
    This graphics card has more compute units than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    48 vs 40
  • 8 more ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has more ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (48 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    48 vs 40
  • 64 bit wider memory bus
    This graphics card has a wider memory bus than the average graphics card (256 bit vs 192 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 192 bit.
    256 bit vs 192 bit
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    150 W vs 215 W
  • 31.8% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    150 W vs 220 W
  • 37.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,560 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,560 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    12 nm vs 5 nm
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 38.1% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (99.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    99.84 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 11.1% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models

    6.4

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    7.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.4 vs 7.2
  • 17.9% lower sentiment score
    6.4 vs 7.8
  • 9.8% worse value for money
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.75 vs 7.4).
    6.75 vs 7.41
  • 28.9% more expensive
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is more expensive than the average graphics card (£670 vs £520).
    £670 vs £520
  • 37.7% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,560 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    1,560 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 28.9% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,365 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,365 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 38.1% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (99.8 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    99.84 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 57.6% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (9.6 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    9.59 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 20.8% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (299.5 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    299.5 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 40.2% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (13,534 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    13,534 points vs 22,638 points
  • 3 years older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2020 vs 2023).
    April 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 29.2% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (10,465 points vs 14,779 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,779 points.
    10,465 points vs 14,779 points
  • 4 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (8 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    8 GB vs 12 GB
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
    14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    4 MB vs 24 MB
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    This graphics card has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    64 KB vs 128 KB
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (no vs multi frame generation).
  • 2.4x larger process node
    This graphics card uses a larger manufacturing process than the average graphics card (12 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a manufacturing process of 5 nm.
    12 nm vs 5 nm
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3 vs 4
  • No Resizable BAR
    This graphics card does not support Resizable BAR, while the average graphics card does. 76.4% of Graphics cards support it.
  • 85.4% larger GPU die
    This graphics card has a higher GPU die size than the average graphics card (545 mm² vs 294 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 294 mm².
    545 mm² vs 294 mm²
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1a).
    2.0b vs 2.1a
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • No HDMI output
    This graphics card does not include HDMI output, the average graphics card does.
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • More basic codec support
    This graphics card encodes more basic formats than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/AV1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older NVDEC generation
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (5 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    5 vs 6
  • 62.5% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    8.1 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
  • 10 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (105 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    105 °C vs 95 °C
  • 14.6 dB noisier under load
    This graphics card has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (50 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    50 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 10 °C higher load temperature
    This graphics card has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (77 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    77 °C vs 67 °C
  • 29 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (29 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    29 dB vs 0 dB
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Hardware Unboxed
≈ estimated
09/06/2020
Hands-on review · benchmarks and value assessment
Verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is the fastest laptop GPU for thin systems, but it's only a small upgrade and poor value.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
au.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
15/04/2020
Benchmark review · Laptop chips
Verdict
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q is a good but not great step up from the non-Super chip, held back by its Max-Q design and a Core i7-10750H processor.
9.0
ct.nl
≈ estimated
03/12/2020
Hands-on test · Dual-screen laptop
Verdict
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550) is a powerful gaming laptop with a second screen above the keyboard, but it's loud under load and lasts about six hours on battery.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop

  • Excellent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance, capable of running many modern titles at ultra settings.
  • Efficient performance-to-power ratio, particularly in high-wattage (150W-200W) variants.
  • Support for DLSS 2.0 and real-time ray tracing provides immersive visuals and improved frame rates.
  • Strong cooling performance in thicker laptop chassis, maintaining stable temperatures during heavy loads.
  • High reliability and solid build quality reported in premium laptop models.

What customers don't like about NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop

  • Incremental performance gains over the original non-Super 2080 mobile GPU, often cited as only a minor refresh.
  • The Max-Q (80W-90W) variants offer significantly lower performance than the standard 'Max-P' versions.
  • Higher power consumption in top-tier configurations (up to 200W) can lead to loud fan noise and high heat.
  • Often found in very expensive flagship laptops, leading to poor value-for-money compared to newer RTX 30 or 40-series alternatives.
  • Confusing naming conventions from laptop manufacturers who sometimes omit power limit (TGP) or Max-Q branding.

Verdict

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super Laptop is a high-end mobile graphics card built on the 12nm Turing architecture, featuring 3,072 CUDA cores and 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM with a 256-bit memory interface. It delivers top-tier performance for 1440p and even 4K gaming, supporting advanced features like real-time ray tracing and AI-powered DLSS to enhance visual fidelity and frame rates. Its main pros include class-leading mobile performance that outpaces the standard RTX 2080 and excellent suitability for demanding AAA titles in premium, high-refresh-rate laptops. However, it comes with notable cons such as high power consumption (TDP up to 200W in Max-P variants), which requires substantial cooling systems, and its significant price premium over the RTX 2070 Super for only incremental performance gains.

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