Chuwi MiniBook X U300 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
VS
44Performance44
25.7Display41.6
20Battery71
89.7Portability76.6
2 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U3004 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 55.2 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and display (+16). 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 77
- 31% lower weight: 0.92 kg vs 1.34 kg
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $1,400
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 26
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 20
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 300 nits
- 87% higher capacity: 54 Wh vs 29 Wh
- 81% higher charging: 65 W vs 36 W
Display
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 10.5 ″ | 13.8 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD (touchscreen) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Processor U300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 29 Wh | 54 Wh+87% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 36 W | 65 W+81% |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.92 kg+31% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 17.2 mm+2% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 2MP | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | — | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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