Not all the time is possible to carry the big screen laptop with you. You need a compact device which can be used as Laptop and other purposes as well. Here we are, If you love the Windows 10 platform on a detachable laptop cum tablet, then you should definitely look out for this device. Chuwi Surbook, before we proceed further let me tell you about the Company. The Chuwi is one the leading tab and laptop manufacturer companies in China. The company has a whole lot of quality product and now they are proceeding to something new and innovative. With the quality and innovation, Chuwi Surbook is the best product.
It is considered as a handy and affordable alternative to the Surface Pro. The company has launched this tablet cum PC which is powerful yet affordable. Announced in earlier this year, there are very limited pieces of this tablet. The tablet is featured with the 12.3-inch display, running with Windows 10 Home and powered with the Intel Celeron N3450 processor. That is only just the beginning of the features of this tablet. Let’s take a deeper look at the tab:-
Chuwi Surbook Review & Specifications
| Basic Information | Brand: Chuwi OS: Windows 10 CPU: Intel Celeron N3450, 1.1GHz, Quad Core GPU: Intel HD Graphics 500 GPU |
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| Storage | RAM: 6 GB ROM: 128 GB External Memory: TF card Supported |
| Display | Screen size: 12.3 inch IPS: Yes Screen resolution: 2736 x 1824 |
| Camera | Camera type: Dual cameras (one front one back) Back camera: 5.0MP Front camera: 2.0MP |
| Connectivity | TF card slot: Yes Type-C: 1 USB Slot: Yes(2 x USB 3.0) 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes DC Jack: Yes |
| General | Battery Capacity(mAh): 3.7V / 10000mAh, Li-ion polymer battery |
Chuwi Surbook Review: Design & Quality
If you are looking for a resplendent laptop which is detachable yet lightweight, then this one is for you. It is an all-metallic body tablet giving a smooth finish to the body. It detaches perfectly from the keyboard and works flawlessly. The detachable keyboard has the backlight, which means you can work at night too without any extra lights. It can be adjusted up to 125 degrees angle. The touch quality is brilliant as compared to the price module and other laptops of the same segment.
This product is capable of crashing down the sales of many high-profile laptop companies, it is aimed to provide the perfect working environment at very affordable prices, a factor most of the companies lack. It offers a 12.3-inch display with the 2736 x 1834 resolution. With such spectacular display properties, it brings your photos and videos into life. With this resolution, it boasts impressive color and clarity quality.
Chuwi Surbook Review: Hardware & Software
Instead of packing the product with the latest Intel core processors, chuwi surbook is equipping with Intel Apollo Lake N3450 processor which is a key factor to reduce some cost. The 6GB RAM is provided which allows you to work flawlessly on your PC. A storage capacity of 128 GB is provided which is more than enough for a Tablet. But even after this if you run out of space then Chuwi has a slot for SD cards that can be used to extend the storage. It offers a detachable keyboard and an active pen with 1024 levels of pressure sensitivity. It has two USB 3.0 ports, 3.5MM headphone jack, a mic and a USB type C port for charging or data syncing.
This Tab cum laptop can be transformed into four versatile models- tablet, laptop, stand and tent modes. Dual band 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi supported also brings a high-quality speed internet into your life. The on processor graphics with shared video memory, high image quality, basic photo editing and casual gaming, this laptop lacks nothing.
It runs with Microsoft Windows 10 OS which brings back the popular start menu from windows 7 and introduces some latest features such as edge browsing which lets you make up pages on your screen.
Attractive Features
Well if you are looking for the attractive and something out of the box features then this tablet is a complete pack of them.
- Intel HD Graphics 500 GPU
The tablet is packed with the Intel HD Graphics which provides the high quality in gaming, video, and images on your tab. There are not much of tablets are offering the Intel HD Graphics. - Advanced Multitasking
Considering about the multitasking the Tablet is featured with the 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM. Well if you ask me then it is more than enough to run any kind of software. Also, ROM can be extended through the external SD card or Hard Disk. - Support Hi-Pen
Chuwi Surbook is the perfect tablet for the Artist. It supports the Hi-Pen stylus so you can create whatever you like.
Chuwi Surbook Review: Battery & Camera
The battery provided by Chuwi is a 10,000 mAh which promises an eight-hour usage in the regular format on a single charge. It offers a 24W type C charger which provides speedy charging and recharging as well. An 8 hours battery is more than enough today comparing to other laptops of the same segment. A fast charger paired with long battery is all you need today. It delivers you from the stress of repetitive charging in a day. Fortunately, Chuwi has not failed taking care of one of the most primary needs of its customers in this case.
The camera is a good quality material present on both the front and the back side. The front camera is 2.0 MP which provides an average yet acceptable working scenario and the back camera is 5.0 which allows you to take good quality photos. Well, a camera is not important in the tablet as hardware. But still, it performs good enough to capture the instant moment.
Final Review
Overall, we can say that Chuwi has not failed to give intense competition to other luxurious brands offering same features at exorbitant prices. It is certainly a product for those who wish to work in a technologically advanced and equipped PC cannot afford to get an expensive PC for them. It is worth a try for everyone who is looking for a detachable laptop.
Gearbest is also offering this tablet on the presale which makes it more popular. The price of the tablet is around $450 but in the presale, it is available on $428.
