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Typically when we buy laptops off AliExpress it is because they are comically bad... but on paper the Chuwi Corebook X is just plain a good deal.
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0:00 - Intro
0:46 - The Ridge!
1:05 - Unboxing
3:20 - What to look for in a $500 laptop
4:05 - The HP Laptop
6:30 - Weight Test
7:24 - Maraca Test
7:57 - Keyboard, Trackpad
9:14 - Display Results
11:30 - Performance Results
13:10 - SSD Cache and Performance
15:10 - Speakers, Webcam
16:17 - Repairability
17:29 - Battery Life
20:46 - Conclusion
21:26 - DeleteMe!
22:28 - Outro
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Genre: Science & Technology
Date of upload: Oct 14, 2023 ^^
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Top Comments of this video!! :3
I haven't used a Chuwi for about 3 years, but my experience was similar, the build quality felt way better than expected for the price. The CPU was disgustingly slow though, some random Celeron I'd never heard of, so it's cool to see that they're using something decent now.
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7 days later and there's at least two things to note here.
1. Chuwi does sell on Aliexpress, and they have laptops on AliExpress right now, however, they are cheaper and even more low-end than the laptop featured in this video. As Linus said in this video, they bought this laptop directly from Chuwi's website, not AliExpress.
2. Chuwi's website went down for at least a full 24 hours in this past week. Once it returned, the laptop that you see in this review was no longer available, and is still no longer available. The cheaper laptops look nearly identical, but they have a lesser spec cpu, and less RAM. No word on whether the better laptop will return later, but for now it looks like this video has done its damage to Chuwi's inventory.
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That easy access panel for the SSD is pretty sweet.
My first ever laptop was $500. It's cool seeing how far the price range has come, especially if you're willing to poke around.
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"It's a big deal for a student" *proceeds to plug $250 backpack
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I'd like to see you guys test their entire lineup of laptops vs more mainstream options. This one did so well, that I am now curious if that ends up being the case for the others.
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Linus doesn't know how competitive laptop market is in China, as literally over 95% gaming audience in high school and university is limited to use laptops rather than diy pc due to residence and some other factors at play. Truly wish someone like Andy can actually take Linus a tour on the specs of laptops they can get at various price points, because now I am just so angry at the greedy pricing strategies computer companies are forcing onto consumers.
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i noticed a pretty consistent pattern servicing laptips - business laptops are designed to be relatively easy to service and come with good manuals for technicians. Premium consumer goods are hit or miss, but budget laptops are purepousfully difficult to disassemble.
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It's always depressing for me when I see fantastic tech prices (especially laptops from HP/Dell) only to find out that the identical model available in Germany costs at least 50-70% more..
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I'm glad you are calling out HP at 16:34 for hiding the screws, my last 3 laptops have been HP, and they all had this problem for when I upgraded RAM or SSD. (Pavilion, Laptop, then Pavilion again, both pavilions are 1366x768, actually most specs for the laptop were all better than the pavilions but it had a plastic chassis). Another thing, here in El Salvador, they are selling models with 4/8 GB RAM, lower CPUs and the aforementioned screens at 800-900 USD, so I will definitely be exploring chuwi when I am due for a laptop renewal
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also another thing I think the Chuwi has over other cheap laptops is that the trackpad is centered. I know its a super small detail, but it is just such a pet peeve of mine when manufacturers have the trackpad off to the left a little bit. The centering of the trackpad is enough to give it the premium look
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I agree on the arrow key thing. I hate using the half keys on the two arrows I use the most. I need full keys (or at least consistently sized ones if they MUST be slimmed).
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Yes, the Chuwi has some problems with the battery, but if you think about the fact that you can easily have a battery back-up for it due to USB-C, then it becomes less bad in my opinion. I sometimes used my powerbank on my laptop and even though it can't really charge it, it at least solws down the discharge
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I got an HP 15 with an R5 5500U, about 2.5 years ago for $450. It only came with a 1x8gb 3200 stick of RAM and a 256gb SSD. I upgraded it with a matching spec 1x8gb 3200 stick of RAM and got a way bigger m.2 SSD for it for cheap on Ebay. Still works great. I don't use it a lot but with dual channel 3200mhz memory those Vega 8 graphics can slap. Even runs Diablo 4 pretty stable with FSR. The screws being under the feet is the only thing I greatly dislike about this generation of HP Laptop. They've been using this chassis for like 3-4 years now, it's the one little detail that will keep me from looking at HP for my next laptop.
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Hey Linus, I met one of the members of your production staff this weekend while at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. It was a good vibe. Thanks for doing your tech tips.
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This was a very useful and entertaining review. I think you should do more laptop reviews like this one.
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Since it takes USB-PD, you can always use a portable power bank to compensate for the worse battery! The extra space and weight you save with the Chuwi vs. the HP would allow for a sizeable one in your backpack or whatever.
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Asus Zenbook 14 and 14X goes on sale often for 500-600usd, 14X is more
It has a 2.8k oled display, 14X is 120hz as well.
They have 13th gen core H processor
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Laptop display brightness is huge imo. I got my GP66 thinking the 1080p 300 nit screen wasn't a big deal but swapped in a 1440p 400 nit screen a few months ago and the difference is insane.
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"Casual games like dota 2"
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@filpoamati
6 months ago
Never thought I'd hear Linus say 'Buy' and 'AliExpress' in the same sentence without grinning
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