Chuwi NeoBook vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
25.3Performance49.2
23.3Display26.5
37.8Battery70.7
82.4Portability70.8
2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook4 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 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+24). Chuwi NeoBook still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 71
- 22% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.54 kg
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 38
- 291% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,000 GB+291% |
| Storage type | SATA SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 60 Wh+12% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 kg+22% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+6% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 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 | 720p HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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