The best Chinese laptops in 2022

Buying a laptop is a long process during which one or another model of a wide variety of manufacturing companies is compared. For several years, such Asian countries as Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, China (these four countries are also called the four Asian tigers) have been actively introducing their goods into the economies of the largest countries. These states offer laptops at the best price, but with the most decent technical characteristics. Particular attention should be paid to China, the largest supplier of equipment to other countries.

The best laptops from China this year.

One of the most famous and sought-after laptop companies is Xiaomi. It was founded in 2010 by several enthusiastic partners, and in a short amount of time became known all over the world.

It is a common misconception that if a product is made in China, then it means that it is either a fake or a low quality product.

This is especially true for technology. The stereotype that China produces only low-quality mobile phones, laptops, cameras, and so on, is fundamentally wrong.

Do not forget that it is the above-mentioned Xiaomi company, as well as such multinational companies as Acer, ASUS, HTC, Lenovo, OnePlus, Huawei, Meizu, ZTE, that produce about 60% of equipment in the entire market. Even the world famous Apple Corporation assembles products in China.

Xiaomi Notebook Air 12.5 and 13.3 inches.

Xiaomi is one of the most famous Chinese companies. It was founded in 2010, and it all started with the creation of firmware for Android MIUI smartphones. Now Xiaomi produces almost all types of equipment: smartphones, tablets, smart home accessories. Also since 2016, the company has started producing laptops called Xiaomi Mi Notebook. This line of models immediately gained popularity among the general population.

There are two laptops of this model from Xiaomi: 12.5 and 13.3 inches. They differ only in internal characteristics and screen size.

Both are similar in design to Apple Macbooks. The strict and minimalistic design is very attractive. The laptop case is a solid rectangle made of aluminum.

The assembly does not cause concern, because everything is made firmly and does not stagger. The hinges between the screen and the keyboard are tight, but you can still open the lid with one hand. There are no logos on it, so it will take some time to recognize the Xiaomi laptop. The display angle is 130 degrees. The display and bezels of the laptop screen are covered with protective glass, which minimizes the possibility of accidental deformation of the device.The thickness of the laptop frame is also pleasing to the eye: it is not at all large.

The display matrix is ​​made using IPS technology, its surface is glossy. FullHD screen resolution. This results in a good picture with large viewing angles.

The keyboard has a quiet and soft stroke. There is a backlight that cannot be adjusted. Typing is comfortable, fingers do not get tired.

One of the most comfortable keyboards among laptops. The touchpad is pleasant, works flawlessly and can be considered one of the best in Windows laptops.

Notebook performance varies by version. The junior model has an Intel Core M3 CPU, 4 gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of SSD. The older model is more productive and has an Intel Core i5-6200U CPU with a frequency of up to 2.7 GHz, an NVIDIA GeForce 940MX video card, 8 GB DDR4 RAM and a 256 GB SSD drive. An unusual feature of the laptop is that the SSD memory can be expanded, which is not the case in many other laptops.

Basically, it should be used for work and multimedia tasks. It is charged from USB Type-C standard 3.0, there are also two HDMI and two USB connectors. Both laptops have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1.

Xiaomi has implemented a proprietary sound system from AKG into the laptop. The sound is loud, the quality is average and it will do for movies. The laptop is equipped with a full-fledged cooling system, the noise is minimal, and the processor temperature at maximum load reaches 48 degrees Celsius.

From the very beginning, you should pay attention to the presence of only 8 gigabytes of RAM without the possibility of expansion. Autonomy cannot be called maximum, the compact dimensions of the device affect. This shortcoming is compensated by supported fast charging.

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi Notebook 12.5:

• Processor: Intel Core m3-6Y30;
• processor frequency: 2.2 GHz;
• number of cores: 2;
• RAM: 4 gigabytes;
• screen diagonal size: 12.5 inches;
• screen resolution: 1920×1080;
• video card: Intel HD Graphics 515;
• permanent memory: 128 GB SSD;
• battery life: 7.5 hours.

Average price: 33,000 rubles.

More about the 12.5 inch model in the video:

Specifications of Xiaomi Mi Notebook 13.3:

• Processor: Core i5(6200U) / Core i7(6500U) ;
• processor frequency: from 2300 to 2500 MHz;
• number of cores: 4;
• RAM: 8 gigabytes;
• screen diagonal size: 13.3 inches;
• screen resolution: 1920×1080;
• video card: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX;
• permanent memory: 256 GB SSD;
• battery life: 9.5 hours.

Average price: from 47,000 rubles.

Separately, it is worth highlighting the updated version of Xiaomi Mi Notebook 13.3, released in 2018, the main change of which is a new generation of Intel processors.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook 13.3 2018:

• Processor: Core i5(7200U) / Core i7(7500U) ;
• processor frequency: from 2500 to 2700 MHz;
• number of cores: 4;
• RAM: 8 gigabytes;
• screen diagonal size: 13.3 inches;
• screen resolution: 1920×1080;
• video card: NVIDIA GeForce MX150;
• the amount of permanent memory: 256 gigabytes;
• battery life: 8 hours.

Average price: from 60,000 rubles.

• laptop compactness;
• premium design;
• you can find a laptop in a suitable price category.

• not the best location of the speakers on the bottom cover.

Martin A8.

The laptop of the Chinese company is very similar to the famous Macbook from Apple. Relatively thin body made of aluminum.

The screen of the laptop is 13.3 inches, and its resolution is FullHD.The display itself is made using IPS technology, so the color reproduction and viewing angles are good.

The island-style keyboard doesn't look bad at all. The key travel is a little stiff, but this does not interfere with the work, but rather makes you feel a distinct pressing of the button. The backlight is present and it is not quite usual: the keys are illuminated, but the letters themselves are not burnt. But in fact, even at night everything is perfectly visible.

When ordering a laptop from China, the keyboard layout is only English, you can make the necessary engraving already in Russia, this is quite possible.

The number of various ports is very pleasing. On the right side of the laptop there are Ethernet, HDMI, USB third version and a memory card reader. On the left, there are slightly fewer ports: USB version 2, a combined headphone input with a microphone, and a charging connector. On the top cover, the company logo is printed in black, which is clearly similar to the logo of the famous Alienware.

The battery life of the laptop does not differ from the same characteristics of competitors, it is about 6 hours in video viewing mode.

It is worth noting the availability of space for an additional hard drive or SSD. There is one slot of RAM, in which it is only 8 gigabytes, but you can unwind the laptop (the back cover is attached with standard cross screws) and replace it with a bar with 16 gigabytes of memory.

The sound of the laptop is mediocre, it is enough for watching a movie, but it is no longer suitable for listening to music.

This laptop is perfect for standard multimedia tasks and as a typewriter. It is small and quite efficient.

Specifications Martian A8:

• Processor: Intel Core i7 7500U;
• CPU frequency: 2.7GHz;
• number of cores: 2;
• RAM: 8 gigabytes;
• screen diagonal size: 13.3 inches;
• video card: Intel HD Graphics 620;
• the amount of permanent memory: 128/256 gigabytes.
• battery life: 6 hours.

An overview of the characteristics of the laptop in the video:

• good performance for its price;
• low price compared to other laptops.

• unknown brand, which can scare off potential buyers;
• mediocre speakers.

Average price: 35,000 rubles.

Lenovo IdeaPad Z5070.

This laptop from Lenovo comes in a very mediocre package: a standard set of documents, the device itself and the ADLX65NLC3A charger.
The appearance of the laptop is not bad at all for its price category. Available in two colors: black and white, but the latest model looks more impressive, more expensive.

The dimensions of a Lenovo laptop are average: a thickness of about 25 millimeters is typical for the most successful inexpensive models, while multimedia laptops and models with high-performance discrete graphics usually have a thickness of 30-31 millimeters. But this laptop is not at all gaming or more premium, so 2450 grams of weight is not bad at all (the weight of competing models varies from 2200 to 2700 grams).

The cover of the device looks frankly boring. The chrome-plated Lenovo logo changes the situation a little, but you won’t be able to see any semblance of a pattern behind the matte plastic, as well as decide on the color of the cover: black, gray, dark blue? But the external modesty is compensated by the practicality of the material: it is enough to run along the lid even with a wet hand, as after a minute the furrows from the fingers disappear from its surface without a trace.The strength of the cover is also pleasing: even under serious pressure, the plastic does not bend, and the Full HD display remains at a respectable distance from the keyboard. The opening angle barely exceeds 135 degrees - this is a rather average result.

The set of connectors in the Lenovo IdeaPad Z5070 is very meager: there is only one USB 3.0 port, which creates a feeling of unpleasant stinginess of the manufacturer. The memory card reader is connected to a separate microphone input in the combo jack.

However, it cannot be said that such a combination spoils the laptop. Firstly, it is not intended for busy people who actively use video communication applications such as Skype and others. Secondly, the optical drive fits very harmoniously into the design of the laptop. So the quality of the built-in microphone will suit potential buyers.

Lenovo IdeaPad Z5070 is equipped with a 15.6-inch glossy display, AU Optronics B156HTN03.7 matrix is ​​made using TN + Film technology and has a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (Full HD). It is worth drawing a parallel with another Chinese company Acer: Acer V5 522 and ASUS N56JN laptops are equipped with the same displays.

Lenovo IdeaPad Z5070 sounds better than its competitors: the speakers produce clear and spacious sound, which is especially evident when listening to acoustic versions of songs and pop music. However, the low frequencies are completely absent, and the mids are noticeably cut off, so in the maximum volume mode, the sound of this laptop can be correlated with the Apple iPad 4, so this is unacceptable for a device with a diagonal of 15.6 inches. Thus, not everyone will like a sound consisting only of high frequencies.

Specifications Lenovo IdeaPad Z5070

• display: 15.6 inches;
• screen resolution: 1920x1080 (Full HD);
• Processor: Intel Core i3-4030U;
• RAM: 4 GB DDR3 (SK Hynix HMT451S6BFR8A-PB);
• CPU video adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400 (200 - 1000 MHz);
• discrete video adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 820M (2 GB DDR3);
• battery life: 7 hours;
• SSD: no
• webcam: 1 million pixels.

• premium design;
• clear display;
• very good battery life of the device;
• good cooling system;
• practical case made of high quality durable material.

• high frequency sound;
• the keyboard is pressed through
• low performance in computer games;
• poor color quality and limited range of display brightness.

Average price: 35,000 rubles.

VoYo VBook V3.

This device belongs to laptops-transformers. This means that it has a touch screen and easily converts into a tablet. The laptop is budget, while it has an excellent IPS screen with a diagonal of 13.3 inches and FullHD resolution.

The body of the laptop is made of orange rubberized plastic, which gives the laptop a fresh and bright look.

The device stands out from other laptops from China. While everyone is copying the design of Apple, VoYo was able to come up with something of their own. The hinges of the laptop are made of metal, this will help it last longer.

There is a memory card slot and microHDMI, USB 2.0 and 3.0, headphone input. Separately, it is worth noting the presence of a slot for a SIM card. Few laptops have this, and besides, you can buy a SIM card with mobile Internet and use it anytime, anywhere. The screen supports up to 10 touches at the same time. The kit comes with a stylus with a silicone direction for more precise work with the screen.

Speakers in laptop 2, they sound loud, sound quality is average.

In some instances, the keys may sink on the keyboard, but over time the problem disappears. The keyboard is not backlit. Also, the laptop can be rotated and used like a tablet.

Specifications:

• Processor: Intel Cherry Trail Z8300;
• processor frequency: 1.44 GHz;
• RAM: 4 GB DDDR3L;
• screen diagonal size: 13.3 inches;
• graphics card: Intel HD Graphic Gen 8;
• the amount of permanent memory: 64 gigabytes;
• battery life: 6-7 hours.

Learn more about the characteristics of the laptop - in the video:

• decent battery life;
• there is a slot for a SIM card;
• nice design;
• the presence of a stylus with a silicone tip in the kit;
• can be used as a tablet computer.

• Average sound quality for its price.

Average price: 27,000 rubles.

CHUWI Lapbook 15.6.

Chuwi is a brand that is well known in China and is popular throughout East Asia. This model is sold in the middle class segment and offers good technical characteristics for a small price.

The LapBook 15.6 is more of a big netbook with a great screen than a real laptop. This screen measures 15.6 inches with FullHD resolution and a matte finish. The Intel Atom series processor is enough for solving office tasks, searching for information in the browser and spending time in simple games. A nice bonus is a slot for connecting memory cards up to 128 gigabytes.

The laptop is made of beautiful and strong polycarbonate in white color. There is USB 2.0 and 3.0, as well as HDMI input. The keyboard is small, chiclet and has a medium travel. It is convenient to print on it. She has no backlight.The touchpad is large and supports all known gestures in OS Windows.

The laptop does not heat up thanks to the processor, so it is not audible at work. It does not have an active cooling system.

LapBook 15.6 runs on the Windows 10 operating system, but you can upgrade to earlier versions.

Specifications:

• processor: Atom X5 Z8300;
• processor frequency: from 1.44GHz to 1.84GHz;
• number of cores: 4;
• RAM: 4 gigabytes;
• screen diagonal size: 15.6 inches.
• graphics card: Intel HD Graphics Gen8;
• the amount of permanent memory: 64 gigabytes;
• battery life: 7-8 hours.

Video review of the characteristics of the laptop - in the video:

• decent battery life;
• nice design;
• Excellent value for money and quality.

• not suitable for complex tasks;
• unsuitable for playing applications that take up a lot of RAM.

Average price: 16,000 rubles.

Jumper EzBook 2 Ultrabook.

The laptop is made of aluminum. This design is the most popular among Chinese companies. The idea of ​​a laptop that looks like a single piece of metal is very good, but it often looks like an attempt to imitate Apple laptops. The thickness of the laptop is minimal, and the weight is only 1.18 kg.

The display is made using TN LED technology with a matte finish and has a size of 14.1 inches. FullHD resolution, it is completely enough for most people. By and large, in a laptop for everyday tasks, more is not needed.

The disadvantages of the laptop can be called a small amount of memory. Only 4 gigabytes of RAM and 64 gigabytes of main memory. You will have to use cloud storage or external drives.

The keyboard is standard for budget laptops.The keys have little travel and the entire keyboard flexes towards the middle.

Performance varies at the level of laptops from more well-known and expensive brands. It is enough for comfortable daily use. From games, you can try to play something simple like Hearthstone. The sound in the laptop is not very good, it is better to use external speakers or headphones. This cannot be called a critical drawback, yet the price of a laptop is low. Also, this device can become a good printing machine on the road.

Specifications:

• processor: Intel Celeron N3350;
• processor frequency: Intel HD Graphics 500;
• number of cores: 2;
• RAM: 4 GB DDR3;
• screen diagonal size: 14.1 inches;
• video card: Intel HD Graphics 500;
• the amount of permanent memory: SSD 64 gigabytes;
• battery life: 8 hours.

Video review of the characteristics of the device:

• decent value for money;
• suitable for standard tasks;
• Beautiful design.

• small amount of memory;
• not very good sound.

Average price: 15,000 rubles.

What to choose anyway?

Before deciding to buy a laptop from China, you should remember that you should first of all rely on the desired result due to the operation of the device.
After all, if a laptop is needed for games, then only requirements from the buyer regarding technical characteristics will be put forward. If the device is necessary for work or study, then there will be others.

In any case, each person will be able to find the desired product in the Chinese goods market. One of the four Asian tigers has expanded its production range so much that there are laptops for every taste and color.