To prevent typing fatigue, CHUWI Lapbook Pro 14.1 inch windows laptop 8GB 256GB is equipped with a backlit keyboard in the perfect key distance. The LED inserted in the keyboard provides precise lightness to avoid light leaking, reflecting, or even sight interference. Furthermore, the ergonomic button design offers you a comfortable typing experience. Designed for on-the-go users with an all-day battery life of up to 8 hours. Dual band WIFI 2.4G / 5G. 14.1 inch IPS full lamination display with 1920 x 1080 Resolution, better experience for watching video and daily use. And 90% screen-to body ratio gives you a wider field of view, even under strong outdoor lighting. In addition, night mode and color adjustment will help reduce eye strain. Find details in CHUWI Lapbook Pro 14.1 inch windows laptop 8GB 256GB review.
Specifications – CHUWI Lapbook Pro 14.1 inch windows laptop 8GB 256GB
Brand: CHUWI
Caching: 2MB L2
Core: 1.1GHz,Quad Core
CPU: Intel Celeron N4100
CPU Brand: Intel
Graphics Chipset: Intel HD Graphics 500
Graphics Type: Integrated Graphics
Model: Lapbook Air
OS: Windows 10
Power Consumption: 4W
Process Technology: 14nm
Type: Notebook
Threading: 4
CPU Series: Intel Celeron
Graphics Card Frequency: 200MHz – 700MHz
External Memory: TF card up to 128GB (not included)
Hard Disk Interface Type: M.2
Hard Disk Memory: 128GB EMMC
RAM: 8GB
RAM Type: DDR3
Bluetooth: 4.0
Support Network: Dual WiFi 2.4GHz/5.0GHz
WIFI: 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless internet
WLAN Card: Yes
Display Ratio: 16:9
Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Screen size: 14.1 inch
Screen type: IPS
Camera type: Single camera
Front camera: 2.0MP
3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
DC Jack: Yes
Micro HDMI slot: Yes
TF card slot: Yes
USB Host: Yes (2x USB 3.0 Host)
AC adapter: 100-240V 12V 3A
Battery Type: 7.6V / 5000mAh, Li-ion polymer battery
Material of back cover: Aluminum Alloy
MIC: Supported
Skype: Supported
Speaker: Built-in Dual Speakers
Standby time: 7-8 hours
Youtube: Supported
MS Office format: Excel,PPT,Word
Picture format: BMP,GIF,JPEG,JPG,PNG
Languages: Windows OS is built-in English, and other languanges need to be downloaded by WiFi.
Backlight Type: Backlit keyboard
Compare CHUWI Lapbook Pro 14.1 inch vs ASUS VivoBook 15 inch thin
| CHUWI LapBook Pro 14.1 inch Windows 10 Laptop | ASUS VivoBook 15 Thin and Light Laptop | CHUWI Herobook Pro 14.1 inch Windows 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Memory Size | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU Model Manufacturer | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 2.40 GHz |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920*1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920*1080 lines_per_inch |
| Screen Size | 14 inches | 15.6 inches | 14.1 inches |
| Display Technology | LED | — | — |
| Hard Disk Size | 256 GB | — | 256 |
| Item Dimensions | 12.76 x 8.23 x 0.53 inches | 14.10 x 9.10 x 0.80 inches | 155.88 x 103.92 x 9.96 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.31 lbs | 3.75 lbs | 3.06 lbs |
| Operating System | Windows 10, Linux | Windows 10 S | Windows 10 |
| Processor Count | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Wireless Communication Standard | Bluetooth, 802.11bgn, 802.11ac | Bluetooth, 802.11ac | Bluetooth |
CHUWI Lapbook Pro 14.1 inch windows laptop 8GB 256GB review
Build
Chuwi has opted for a dark silver metal case that has a matte finish. OEMs usually equip their devices with plastic cases at this price point, which is why the LapBook Pro scores well here. The LapBook Pro has a minimalist look to it too, which may evoke associations with Apple laptops. The device also has slim display bezels, which add to the premium look of the device.
Design
The Chuwi Lapbook Pro is a very thin laptop that can be easily transported on the go or at work. The weight of the device is 1475 grams. The dimensions of the laptop are compact – 324.2 x 209 x 13.4 mm. The display still bounces about slightly when typing, but not overly so. However, we can deform the display slightly if we press on the display lid, which is not ideal. Incidentally, we were able to open the display to 130°, and even with one finger, although with some finger acrobatics involved. Small magnets hold the display in place when the lid is closed.
Ports
Chuwi has included one USB 3.2 Type-A port and one USB 3.2 Type-C port, along with a micro HDMI port and a headphone jack. The Type-C port serves not only to transfer data and connect peripherals but also to power the device. Sadly, the LapBook Pro lacks a memory card reader of any sort, so you will need an adapter or dongle if you want to connect a microSD or SD card. The ports are well positioned though and should not obstruct a wired or wireless mouse regardless of which hand you use.
Screen
The quality of the display itself is pleasing. The Chuwi Lapbook Pro features a 14.1-inch Full HD IPS display.
The LapBook Pro has a 14-inch IPS display. The panel has a glossy finish and operates natively at 1920×1080. Our review unit achieved an average maximum brightness of 268 cd/m² according to X-Rite i1Pro 2 with a disappointingly low 77% even backlight distribution. The panel also has a comparatively high black level, which we measured at 0.625 cd/m². This black value gives the panel a grey haze and results in a pitiful 475:1 contrast ratio. In short, the LapBook Pro disappoints here with some of our comparison devices achieving our acceptable threshold of 300 cd/m² average maximum brightness and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio.
CHUWI Lapbook Pro 14.1 inch windows laptop 8GB 256GB performance review
Laptop Chuwi Lapbook Pro equipped with Intel Gemini-Lake N4100 processor. The same processor uses the Lapbook SE and offers relatively good performance than most laptops in this price range.
For everyday tasks, the Chuwi Lapbook Pro behaves in much the same way as the Surface Pro in the cheapest package. Small games, such as Minecraft or older games, can easily run on it. Photoshop photo editor works and simple things can be done and processed. Video editing is possible up to FullHD and shorter videos, but a little tedious. Also run on Youtube in 4K video resolution will not be a problem.
What about memory? The device uses 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of EMMC internal memory. Also on the rear panel you can use the M.2 slot for SSD cards with up to 2 TB of memory. The speed of EMMC memory is not as high as on SSD drives. Below you can see the speed test results.
In the GeekBench 4 test, the Lapbook Pro laptop scored 1746 and 5131 points in the single-core and multi-core test.
In general, it is a pleasant laptop to use, but most likely for simple and uncomplicated everyday tasks.
Software
In the Chuwi Lapbook Pro menu, you can find the Microsoft market and install additional programs or games. This is a very convenient solution and many programs and games are free. The user interface is stable and simple.
Fortunately, the Chuwi Lapbook Pro ships with a clean Windows 10 operating system without third-party programs. Also, the device has English out of the box, but in the settings you can easily change to any other language.
Keyboard and Touchpad
Chuwi equips the LapBook Pro with a chiclet keyboard, the main keys of which measure 15 x 15 mm. The distance between the keys is 3 mm, making them easy to distinguish when touch typing. All the keys have a smooth action while offering medium lift and a clear pressure point.
For typing in everyday life, the keyboard is very good and the typing experience is extremely positive. It is worth noting about the presence of three-level backlight. When you turn on the backlight, the keyboard does not give a lot of light. However, the lighting is sufficient for use at night.
Compared to previous models, such as the CHUWI LapBook SE and CHUWI LapBook Air, the Lapbook Pro has a similar keyboard and works quietly without any noise.
Chuwi has included a 12.8 x 6.4 cm multi-touch trackpad too, which is large enough to perform multi-finger gestures. The trackpad has a smooth finish, on which we found it easy to slide our finger, with the trackpad also responding precisely to inputs even into its corners. There are also two integrated mouse buttons that emit an audible click when pressed and have a tactile pressure point.
Audio
The speakers are located at the bottom of the laptop. At least they sound loud, but the sound quality wants to be better.
If you want to watch TV shows, videos on YouTube and listen to music, of course, the volume will be enough, but not in noisy places. Fortunately, on the right side there is a 3.5 mm audio jack for your headphones. The sound in the headphones is much nicer and better than through the built-in speakers.
Webcam
Chuwi equips the LapBook Pro with a 0.9 MP webcam, which can take pictures and shoot video in up to 1280×720 resolution. Unsurprisingly, the image quality is dreadful, with our test shots looking blurry, pale and lacking in dynamic range.
Battery
The battery life of the Chuwi Lapbook Pro is very good for its price. With everyday use in an average screen brightness and active keyboard backlight, the operating time is just over 8 hours. The battery has a capacity of 37.24Wh or 5000 mAh, which is quite enough.
It is also worth noting about the presence of fast charging 12V and 2A, which will allow the laptop to charge a little less than 2 hours. Charging is via the Type-C connector. But you need to use only a standard power adapter, charging is not carried out directly through Powerbank.
CHUWI Lapbook Pro 14.1 inch windows laptop 8GB 256GB customer review
Excellent little laptop!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020Verified Purchase
I really like this little laptop! It looks very much like a Mac, which I know it is supposed mimic in styling and speed, and I really enjoy the aesthetic and styling of this machine! I don’t like plastic, chunky, thick heavy laptops that look like they’re either something from Dell circa 2001, or some overly plastic looking thing from some other company, and this Chuwi LapBook Pro is very aesthetically pleasing, elegant, and refined in its design and styling. It’s not thick and heavy and bulky either, and it’s hard to tell it’s not a Mac at first glance. This laptop is very sturdy with its casing material, and the screen is bright and beautiful, and easy on the eyes.
This machine is also quick too, and hasn’t bogged down and ‘stuttered’ at all. I use it to play point-and-click games mostly, check emails, listen to youtube and read, and it handles the games very, very well. This machine doesn’t look, nor perform cheaply, regardless of the price tag. This little machine also wakes and starts very, very quickly and ‘flies’! I also find the keyboard to be surprisingly comfortable to type on with a good deep key travel and springiness that’s feels just right, and the keys are stable too and don’t rabble when typing quickly.
The backlight is nice and bright too! My only real gripes are the charging cord doesn’t stay snuggly in the charging port, and I have to constantly re-connect it and try not to it move or myself at all when it is plugged in, as the cord pops out or moves to the side in a way that the cord doesn’t make contact with the battery charging tongue of the laptop itself. Another thing I wish I could do is raise and lower the backlight intensity on the keyboard and set the keyboard to stay illuminated longer than it does after typing.
I was reticent to buy this laptop at first, what with it being a Windows 10 machine and the irritation I have often expletives with Windows machines, however, the RAM and the SSD in this machine really do make all the difference in the world on dealing with Windows this time around after using a 512 GB SSD MacBook and a MacBook Air. If you need a budget machine, or just don’t want to drop over $400 on a machine to use causally, this little laptop is an excellent choice, despite the few issues I’ve mentioned above. I’m including some pictures in the dark to showcase the great screen on this bad boy!!