Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
44Performance49.2
25.7Display26.5
20Battery70.7
89.7Portability70.8
2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3005 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) wins this laptop face-off, 52.1 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and performance (+5). Chuwi MiniBook X U300 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 71
- 40% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.54 kg
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 20
- 108% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 29 Wh
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 81% higher charging: 65 W vs 36 W
Display
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 14 ″+33% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | 60 Wh+108% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 36 W | 65 W+81% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+40% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+1% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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