Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
44Performance44
25.7Display38.3
20Battery46.7
89.7Portability43.5
2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3003 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi MiniBook X U300 scores 42.4 against 43.1 for Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 44
- 56% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 2.1 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 25.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $980
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 47 vs 20
- 275% higher charging: 135 W vs 36 W
- 108% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 29 Wh
- 46% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 10.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 15.3 ″+46% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | 60 Wh+108% |
| Charging | 36 W | 135 W+275% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+56% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+32% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 720p |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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