$250 Windows 11 Laptop with Intel Alder Lake?! GemiBook XPRO Review

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Looks like a great priced laptop for mild usage scenarios.

[@TechMishka]

A lovely one indeed. Pity that this year Intel push most makers to have LPDDR and looks like RAM upgrades for laptops will soon be a no-go 😔

[@denisbelov]

That is what I was looking for! Thanks, as always!

[@TechMishka]

Glad to help!

[@a.j.haverkamp4023]

Chuwi did advertise it to be compatible with NVMe M.2 SSDs, but it isn’t. You can only use SATA M.2 SSDs. The power button in the top right is something to get used to. You are tempted to press it instead of the Delete button next to it. Both USB A and C ports are only 5 Gbps. You can’t charge it using the USB-C port. The panel is IPS and is fine. Chuwi has a special Valentine discount at the moment. You pay € 216 instead of € 249. Even a better deal.

[@TechMishka]

Awesome summary! I also was unable to get a NVMe running, which is a bit annoying.

[@vivekanandamandal5624]

Does the ram Upgradable? So it doesn't run nvme?

[@a.j.haverkamp4023]

@@vivekanandamandal5624 RAM isn’t upgradable. Only SATA M.2 SSD is supported. But it fits a 2242 size, I did put a WD Blue SA510 2 TB in it. The FreeBook 13.5 inch | Intel N100 | 2K Touch Screen is more expensive (wait for a discount). It has 12 GB of memory (also not expandable/replaceable), NVME SSD (I did put in a 2 TB Fastro MS200), slightly higher resolution, glossy screen (but that’s because it has a touchscreen), backlit keyboard, 2x 5 Gbps USB-C ports that both can be used to charge the laptop (no barrel jack charger, you need to use 1 of the USB-C ports and 1x USB-C 480 Mbps (I only use it sometimes with a USB-C to USB-A adapter for my mouse receiver, but would recommend to use a Bluetooth mouse instead). Somehow it’s much quieter than the GemiBook, despite having the same N100 CPU. And the power button is on the side. On the GemiBook I have disabled the power button (it’s in the top left of keyboard, where you expect the Del-key) while working on a charger. I kept hitting it and putting the laptop to sleep. Long story, but after buying the FreeBook, I regret buying the Gemibook. I thought I would hate the glossy screen, but it’s fine. Both have a good IPS screen, keyboard and mousepad. For this price point. I also own a Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3i Gen 8 (14” Intel), 16 GB (also soldered on the motherboard), Intel I5-12450H (4+4 cores, 12 threads. The N100 CPU has only the 4 efficiency cores of this CPU.), 2 TB Nvme, backlit keyboard, more USB ports. Yes it is better, but also more expensive, about double the price of the FreeBook. Time to stop typing 😀

[@Abdelrahman_R_Elshiekh]

I like your videos so much but Man !!! I'm in LOVE with your accent.

[@TechMishka]

Thabks for the support, Abdelrahman

[@Tangboymarak334]

Can we use for office work for eg: ms excell power point Google sheet programming and for typing practice

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, they work flawlessly

[@SPICYBULALO-p4r]

can it run dota 2 on min or max settings?

[@TechMishka]

Haven't tested this one. Will note down for the coming reviews

[@boniceligaudenmarr.113]

I got mine 2 days ago and it is nice! However the secure boot is disabled.

[@TechMishka]

What happens if you enable it?

[@raymondmorgan8946]

Is the keyboard backlit?

[@lovelypearlolasiman9883]

I think it's the Chuwi GemiBook Plus with the Intel Alder Lake while that XPro has Intel Jasper Lake. Makes me confuse, hm enlighten me pls

[@TechMishka]

They may have different revisions already. Performance of both is not that different.

[@TofuTheLhasa]

Hows minimal photo and video editing perfoms in this?

[@TechMishka]

Fine for photos. Videos... Depends - if GPU is not needed, it will be fine. With heavy effects and motion graphics - not really

[@RaffyART1995]

Not bad. It performs similar to an i3 1005g1 . Enough for daily usage just not for gaming

[@TechMishka]

👍👍

[@Kindzilla2287]

Does it have vga port

[@TechMishka]

No.

[@thorvicsops8869]

which better performace gemibook xpro or gemibook xplus

[@TechMishka]

I haven't tried both of them, unfortunately.

[@violet-gf2rw]

Can you use multiple browser tabs?

[@TechMishka]

Sure

[@NyarUhc]

Is this compatible with Docker app? or light programming?

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, sure

[@KrakedKen]

Can I run any type of linux like arch and debian on this? And will the performance be better?

[@TechMishka]

I have only tried Mint for a while. Performance should be fine.

[@cynessreads]

Can it be use to editing 2k videos using capcut?

[@TechMishka]

It will not be super fast, but yeah

[@adnanshahriar8941]

Does it lag in day to day usage?

[@TechMishka]

If there are no games and heavy apps - not at all

[@jerwun3842]

can i charge the laptop while using it?

[@TechMishka]

Of course.

[@barathvicky0007]

What about durability and build quality, is it holding up? Cuz I'm buying one now and too curious 😁

[@TechMishka]

It's the part that I can't test within the period of 2-3 weeks. Check some of the reviews on Amazon.

[@JOSHJOSH-d1l]

Android studio working smooth or laggy

[@TechMishka]

Haven't tried it on this laptop

[@Kuval_musicals]

Can we upgrade ssd here ??

[@TechMishka]

It has to be a SATA one, and sure - you can upgrade.

[@karlqq]

can I connect my mouse and keyboard on this laptop?

[@TechMishka]

Sure

[@Defen6er]

This new ncpu can play 1440 60fps KZbin and scrolling down the video without stacking? I want to use it with a 1440p monitor

[@TechMishka]

Should be alright.

[@dangerboy1111]

what about battery back up,, how many hours

[@TechMishka]

Depends on the load. Between 1 and 4

[@sstavrin]

Can i use it for autocad?

[@TechMishka]

Sure

[@timothygrey9900]

Great quality review!)

[@TechMishka]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josepharieljacinto5677]

How's the durability? Is it long lasting? I'm happy if this chuwi gemibook xpro will stay good after 3 yrs.

[@TechMishka]

Too early to say...

[@adityakishore1702]

Does the processor only has 0.8mhz clock speed

[@TechMishka]

Oh, no, it is much faster than that.

[@adityakishore1702]

@@TechMishka like how much is the processor clock speed can it run need for speed 2005 smoothly

[@barathvicky0007]

​@@adityakishore1702even a 10 yr old lap will run it smoothly bro😂

[@JinChengHo]

Its always harder to make laptop which is cheaper yet suitable for most needs

[@TechMishka]

Totally!

[@ayubmohamed2375]

Is this laptop good for IT student???

[@TechMishka]

Depends on what kind of things you do. Not much of GPU power.

[@vivekanandamandal5624]

Does the ram Upgradable?

[@TechMishka]

It is being discussed and addressed in the video.

[@vivekanandamandal5624]

@@TechMishka Yes. Does it support nvme ssd?

[@2ndincome789]

Sir.. Is this support MS word

[@TechMishka]

Sure

[@DraculaV]

Chuwi Rocks ❤❤❤

[@TechMishka]

👍👍

[@NixoNiko]

Hello Sir. I want to ask, can it run Roblox Full graphics or half to low graphics, can it also run Minecraft Java and Bedrock too? I am currently earning my money and I am a light gamer so the games I just mentioned above are just games I would want to play.

[@TechMishka]

I haven't tried any of these and the laptop is no longer around 🫤 Sorry

[@NixoNiko]

@@TechMishka It's Alright, I was just curious about this laptop specifically since it was selling cheap. Great review though and I might tune in for your videos from time to time.

[@simtsa]

This new ncpu can play 1080 60fps KZbin and scrolling down the video without stacking?

[@TechMishka]

Yup

[@adike5]

better than wasting money on expensive laptops

[@TechMishka]

In case you will just occasionally use it - totally

[@adike5]

Better to spend more on a decent pc@@TechMishka

[@SA-dy7ol]

Is the webcam 2..0 MP (Full HD, 1080p) or (

[@TechMishka]

They say it is a 2MP camera, and it is kind of alright.

[@PEACE4EVER92]

webcam is sucks but other functionality it considered ok..

[@sahibkhan3653]

Talk about its motherboard. I heard its whacky

[@TechMishka]

I don't know much about it but sounds like a component they have likely cheaped out of

[@becontentandsilencethemind1562]

Easy…they just gotta break down really fast! Lol

[@TechMishka]

Could be the case indeed

[@Kingloogy]

Can it run fortnite

[@TechMishka]

I haven't tried it on this PC and unfortunately I no longer have it around.

[@Kingloogy]

@@TechMishka oh can you do a giveaway of a gameing laptop ??

[@Spacy8885]

Can it run roblox

[@larryace4683]

Very weird name. For that alone, I'll pass

[@TechMishka]

😂

[@dangerboy1111]

batttery back acha nahe hi shayad

[@TechMishka]

Yeah