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Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)

Chuwi MiniBook X U300
42.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
45.5Inno Score
44Performance42.1
25.7Display26.5
20Battery49.3
89.7Portability73.9
1 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3005 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)

InnoReviews verdict

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 45.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and display (+1). 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 74
  • 37% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.46 kg
  • Lower launch price: $469 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)

  • Stronger battery score: 49 vs 20
  • 97% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 29 Wh
  • 81% higher charging: 65 W vs 36 W
  • 33% higher Screen size: 14 ″ vs 10.5 ″
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits

Display

Display comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
Screen size10.5 ″14 ″+33%
Panel typeIPS LCD (touchscreen)OLED
Resolution1920x12001920x1200
Refresh rate—60 Hz
Peak brightness300 nits400 nits+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
ProcessorIntel Processor U300AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics (48EU)AMD Radeon 780M (integrated)
RAM16 GB16 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X-6400 (soldered)
Storage512 GB512 GB
Storage typePCIe SSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,600Bottom 33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—12,300Bottom 21%

Battery

Battery comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
Capacity29 Wh57 Wh+97%
Web browsing endurance—10 h
Charging36 W65 W+81%

Design

Design comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
Weight0.92 kg+37%1.46 kg
Thickness17.2 mm16.9 mm+2%
MaterialAerospace-grade aluminum alloyAluminum top, composite base

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
Ports2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
Webcam2MP1080p with privacy shutter
Biometrics—Fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 versus Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
SpecChuwi MiniBook X U300Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
Operating systemWindows 11 ProWindows 11

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