Chuwi Minibook

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Easily accessible and upgradable M.2 SSD, Full-sized USB-A ports, Decent performance for most tasks
Expandable M.2 2242 storage slot, good performance for a Celeron, small, lightweight, and compact, bright 1200p IPS touchscreen, versatile 360-degree hinges, crisp QWERTY key feedback, firm aluminum alloy chassis, USB Type-C charging, long battery life,...
Very small, light, well made, Decent specification with two CPU options, Keyboard is surprisingly usable for its size, SSD bay is easy to access, Good battery life (on our test machine), Versatile 'yoga' design

Cons:

Terrible keyboard layout, Low-resolution webcam
Loud high-pitched fan noise when under extreme stress, OFN mouse is jumpy and inaccurate at slow speeds, awkward key layout will take some getting used to, hinges are not uniformly firm at all angles, upside-down and right-side up USB ports, webcam is an...

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Last revision on July 19, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Easily accessible and upgradable M.2 SSD, Full-sized USB-A ports, Decent performance for most tasks
Expandable M.2 2242 storage slot, good performance for a Celeron, small, lightweight, and compact, bright 1200p IPS touchscreen, versatile 360-degree hinges, crisp QWERTY key feedback, firm aluminum alloy chassis, USB Type-C charging, long battery life,
Very small, light, well made, Decent specification with two CPU options, Keyboard is surprisingly usable for its size, SSD bay is easy to access, Good battery life (on our test machine), Versatile 'yoga' design

Reviewers Didn't Like

Terrible keyboard layout, Low-resolution webcam
Loud high-pitched fan noise when under extreme stress, OFN mouse is jumpy and inaccurate at slow speeds, awkward key layout will take some getting used to, hinges are not uniformly firm at all angles, upside-down and right-side up USB ports, webcam is an
Diminutive keyboard takes getting used to

Expert reviews and ratings

As with any unconventional device, the biggest question that will come to consumers' minds is “why”. After all, for $500, the starting price of the Core m3 configuration with 8 GB RAM, you could probably get a more powerful laptop that's more...

By SlashGear on December 13, 2019

The most annoying aspects of the MiniBook will be its unorthodox keyboard layout, inaccurate cursor input at slow speeds, and uneven hinge rigidity. These factors directly impact the user experience making the first few days of use an uphill learning...

By NotebookCheck on August 05, 2019

The Chuwi MiniBook 2-in-1 laptop is an engineering feat but probably not what we'd call a productivity champion. It will get heads to turn but you will definitely get more done on a traditional laptop. The keyboard and pointing device are simply not...

By TechRadar on July 18, 2019

There's little doubt that the MiniBook does everything that a larger laptop of similar specification can do, despite all of the components being squeezed into such a small package. If your laptop spends most of its time hooked up to a monitor, keyboard...

By zdnet.com on July 04, 2019

It's somewhat redundant to point out that the 15-inch MacBook Pro is seriously expensive, as that's simply par for the course with Apple. But, thankfully, it's also powerful enough to justify that price and ensure that it earns its keep when you're on...

By zdnet.com on August 05, 2019

Generalmente las posibilidades que hoy brinda un dispositivo móvil limita la necesidad de uso de un ordenador portátil a actividades como redacción o trabajo a base de herramientas de software más exigentes, por lo que en estos casos se requiere de un...

By gizlogic.com on February 15, 2020