Xiaomi notebook includes two major families: Xiaomi Book and Redmi Book. The former focuses on thinner and exquisite craftsmanship and higher quality OLED screens, while the latter focuses on relatively good cost-effectiveness and stronger performance in Redmi G-series gaming laptops. So, among the 10 notebooks that have been mass-produced and launched in Xiaomi in 2022, which have defects? Which ones are more worth choosing?
Compared with other brands, the biggest feature of Xiaomi Book and Redmi Book is the CNC integrated carving process (except Redmi G). Although this process will increase weight, it can provide a first-class quality, which is especially suitable for offline sales. You can feel their uniqueness by looking at it and touching it yourself. In addition, Xiaomi's 2022 laptops all use high-score screens with a 16:10 gold display ratio, and the display quality has also reached a very high level.
It should be noted that the Core version of the Redmi Book notebook is almost all the "defective products" in the 12th generation Core family, i5-12450H and i7-12650H.
i5-12450H and i7-12650H have both reduced the number of E cores, namely 4 large, 4 small, 8 core 12 threads and 6 large, 4 small, 10 core 16 threads respectively. The integrated core graphics card has been reduced to UHD48 and UHD64 (even the naming rights of Iris have been deprived), and the built-in codec engine has also been reduced from 2 to 1. The work efficiency when using core graphics for video encoding and decoding will be greatly affected.
Therefore, without the support of independent graphics, the comprehensive performance of the Core-core graphics version of the Redmi Book series notebook is not as good as the Ryzen version with the R7 6800H processor. However, some Xiaomi Ryzen version notebooks have a shrinking screen and function (compared with the Core version), so everyone needs to pay more attention when purchasing.
The price in this article is taken from the price of Xiaomi official website on September 15, 2022. The price of notebooks fluctuates greatly. It may drop significantly when catching up with JD flash sale or Pinduoduo 10 billion subsidy activities. When purchasing, you should refer to the latest price at that time! !
Redmi Book Pro 15 (Core version)
RedmiBook Pro 15's 2022 model has further slimmed on the basis of the previous generation of products. Although the thickness of 14.9mm and the weight of 1.8kg are not the ultimate, it is much lighter than the previous generation of 2021 model of this model. After all, the aluminum alloy with CNC integrated carving technology is not light. This product is equipped with a high-speed UHS-II high-speed card reader, which has a rich interface.
RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 uses 3.2K high scores and high refresh screen with a 16:10 display ratio, with brightness reaching 400nit, and the color performance is also the first echelon of notebooks at the same price.
It’s a pity that the processor equipped with RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Core version is the “defective product” mentioned above. Therefore, the author does not recommend that you choose the core version of this product, especially if you have certain gaming needs.
RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Core version can be selected from i5 core graphics (5399 yuan), i5+RTX 2050 (6599 yuan) and i7+2050 (7299 yuan). Its CPU single-bake power consumption is about 55W, RTX 2050 single-bake power consumption is 60W, and the dual-bake power consumption is about 80W (35W+45W). The performance is medium-high in all-around books with the same size.
processor and no built-in extra M.2 hard disk bits are the main flaws of the RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Core version, and the 6,500 yuan+ price will face a lot of competitor challenges from i7-12700H or i5-12500H+RTX 2050/RTX 3050, so I personally feel that this product has average competitiveness and is not worthy of everyone's priority.
Redmi Book Pro 15 (Ryzen Edition)
RedmiBook Pro 15 The Ryzen Edition and Core Edition of 2022 are exactly the same in design, and the screen specifications have not changed. It just replaced the Thunderbolt 4 interface with a full-featured USB-C 3.2 Gen2.
RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen Edition can be selected as AMD R5 6600H (6C/12T) or R7 6800H (8C/16T) processors, integrating AMD Radeon 660M/680M core graphics, respectively. The performance of the two is equivalent to GeForce MX350 (Iris Xe 96) and MX550 independent graphics respectively.The R5 and R7 core graphics versions of
RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 Ryzen version are priced at RMB 4999 and RMB 5399 respectively, and the independent graphics versions of R5+RTX 2050 and R7+RTX 2050 are priced at RMB 6699 and RMB 7299 respectively. Relatively speaking, I personally recommend the R7 core graphics version, whose CPU multi-core performance is basically equivalent to the i7-12650H at the same power consumption, but its GPU performance is enough to be smooth in 1080P+ medium-image quality.
In short, the overall cost-effectiveness of RedmiBook Pro 15 2022 is average, and the technology and screen are their killer weapons. In addition to the Ryzen 7-core graphics version, other models are recommended to take action with caution unless they catch up with the sharp price reduction promotion.
Redmi Book Pro 14 (Core version)
As the name suggests, RedmiBook Pro 14 is a reduced version of RedmiBook Pro 15. The two are exactly the same in terms of craftsmanship and design style, except that the former's weight has dropped from 1.8kg to 1.45kg, which has better portability.
RedmiBook Pro 14 The screen of 2022 has a 2560×1600 pixel resolution, 100% sRGB color gamut and 120Hz refresh rate. Its screen brightness is 300nits and a contrast ratio of 1000:1. Although it is not as good as RedmiBook Pro 15, it is definitely not bad.
RedmiBook Pro 14 The processors equipped with the 2022 Core version are still two weird ones in the 12th generation H45 family - i7-12650H and i5-12450H. They are not suitable for the core of the all-purpose book. The high-end version of this product can choose NVIDIA GeForce MX550 independent graphics, and the overall power consumption of CPU+GPU independent graphics is about 55W, which is relatively conservative.
RedmiBook Pro 14 2022 provides 3 configuration versions on the official website, i5 core graphics card 4499 yuan, i5+MX550 is 5399 yuan, and i7+MX550 is 6299 yuan. The author’s opinion is that no one should choose. If you pursue a small-size exquisite version, you might as well take a look at the Ryzen version below.
Redmi Book Pro 14 (Ryzen Edition)
RedmiBook Pro 14 2022 Ryzen Edition also uses the Core version mold, and the difference is that the Thunderbolt 4 is replaced with full-featured USB-C 3.2Gen2. Although the Ryzen version of
RedmiBook Pro 14 2022 Ryzen version does not provide a separate graphics version, the integrated core graphics of R5 6600H (4999 yuan) and R7 6800H are not bad. I personally recommend the R7 6800H version of this product, priced at 5399 yuan, the same as the Core i5+MX550 version, but the performance of CPU is stronger, the GPU performance is flat, and it is more power-saving and has a longer battery life.
Redmi G 2022 gaming notebook
Xiaomi-style gaming notebook (Redmi G) has finally ushered in the 2022 iteration update version of Redmi G, replacing the 12th generation Core H45 platform. Coupled with the upgraded appearance, screen and interface, the comprehensive competitiveness of Redmi G 2022 seems to have been comprehensively improved. The reason why it is used seems to be because it is still dragged down by the processor.
Redmi G 2022 is a traditional gaming laptop, so the thickness of 25.1mm and the weight of 2.4kg are average. Fortunately, its A-side has been replaced by plastic to a matte metal material, which has significantly improved both the appearance and the touch. With a 16-inch screen with a 16:10 gold display ratio, the "big chin" that was previously criticized on the Redmi G B side finally disappeared.
Redmi G 2022's screen has a high refresh rate of 165Hz, a contrast ratio of 1200:1 (typical), 500 nits brightness (typical), supports NVIDIA G-Sync adaptive refresh technology, global DC dimming and VESA HDR 400, and has passed the German Rhine TÜV hardware low blue light certification, with a color accuracy of Delta E 1.5.
Redmi G 2022 has been upgraded to the 12th generation Core H45 platform, but the optional processors are the i5-12450H and i7-12650H, which were castrated. This product can be selected from three versions: i5+RTX 3050 (6299 yuan), i7+RTX 3050 (7299 yuan) or i7+RTX 3050 Ti (7599 yuan), and supports independent display direct connection. Its processor can continue to run at 65W, and the independent graphics card can output 95W full health. The power consumption of CPU+GPU when double baking is about 45W+80W, which is in line with the upper level of gaming laptops of this level.
If Redmi G 2022 uses standard i5-12500H and i7-12700H processors, it will be a bit competitive at this price. Anyway, the author does not recommend gamers to choose this product.If it can launch the Ryzen version in the future and the price is lower, you can consider a model equipped with the R7 6800H.
Redmi G Pro 2022 gaming notebook (Ryzen version)
Redmi G Pro 2022 Ryzen version uses the mold of the Redmi G 2022 Core version. It is also a matte-treated metal A-side top cover. However, due to the stacking of the heat dissipation module and the increased battery, the thickness and weight have also been slightly improved, which somewhat affects some portability. Compared with the Redmi G 2022 Core version mentioned above, the screen of the Redmi G Pro 2022 Ryzen version has increased the refresh rate to 240Hz. If you like to play games like CS:GO, you can benefit from higher refresh rate screens. If you are playing 3A game masterpieces, there is not much difference between 240Hz and 165Hz.
Redmi G Pro 2022 Ryzen Edition has undergone a comprehensive upgrade in hardware configuration. It is equipped with a Ryzen 7 6800H standard pressure processor. The continuous power consumption of the CPU when baking alone can reach 80W, which is basically the level of full blood release. Upgraded the graphics card to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, and the GPU can achieve 130W power consumption when baking alone. Although it is less than 140W full-blood level, it is also a very high level. The addition of the independent graphics direct connection can make the game frame rate more stable and higher.
Redmi G Pro 2022 Ryzen Edition also strengthens the materials used for internal heat dissipation modules. A 10mm main heat pipe is very eye-catching, which can achieve a total of 175W of 45W+130W of the entire machine performance release. It is relatively top-notch among the same-equipped gaming laptops, and is at the same level as high-end Ryzen gaming laptops such as Lenovo Savior R9000P. Whether the
Redmi G Pro 2022 Ryzen version is worth it depends on its actual selling price. The initial price of 7,499 yuan is definitely quite affordable, and it is profitable to grab it. However, when it restores the original price of 8,799 yuan, it will face challenges from Lenovo Savior R9000P, ROG Magic Bar and HP Shadow Elves 8 Pro Ryzen version. Personally, I believe that under the current market environment, it is acceptable as long as the Redmi G Pro 2022 Ryzen Edition is priced below 8,000 yuan.
Redmi G Pro 2022 gaming laptop (Core version)
Redmi G Pro 2022 Core version is on the market for a while later than Ryzen version. The two use the same mold. The Core version replaces a full-function USB-C on the Ryzen version with Thunderbolt 4, with better expansion potential. The color accuracy of the screen of
Redmi G Pro 2022 Core version has been improved to Delta E≈0.57 based on the Ryzen version, and the supported tear-proof technology has been changed to NVIDIA G-Sync, which has performed better overall.
Redmi G Pro 2022 Core version can be selected as i7-12650H+RTX 3060 independent graphics (8099 yuan), or a combination of i9-12900H+RTX 3070 Ti (10199 yuan). According to the official description, the power consumption of the i7-12650H+RTX 3060 independent graphics card is 175W, while the i9-12900H+RTX 3070 Ti version can reach 180W, which is a relatively high level among the same gaming laptops. With the direct connection of the independent graphics card, the gaming performance is still worth looking forward to.
Redmi G Pro 2022 Core Edition comes standard with 16GB DDR5 memory, which has built-in 2 memory slots and can be upgraded to up to 64GB. Judging from the official parameter details page, the Redmi G Pro 2022 Core version seems to have only 1 M.2 hard drive bit. In the environment where 3A games cost hundreds of GB, the standard 512GB hard drive space is definitely not enough, which means that users can only purchase large-capacity SSD to replace the standard hard drive, which involves reinstalling the system, which is very cumbersome.
In general, the overall performance of Redmi G Pro 2022 Core version is indeed above the Ryzen version, but because it castrated 1 M.2 hard drive and the initial price has also increased a lot. From the actual experience level, the purchase priority of Ryzen version is to be above the Core i7 version. As for its top-end version of i9, it will also lose many potential high-end users due to the inability to install the hard drive.
Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 (Core version)
Xiaomi Book Pro 2022 series is a high-end notebook under Xiaomi, including 14-inch and 16-inch versions. It mainly supports touch operation E4 OLED master screen. The Core version is equipped with a P28 series processor, with up to RTX 2050 independent graphics options, and has also obtained the strict certification of Intel Evo platform.
Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 continues the well-received CNC integrated carving process. Compared with Redmi Book Pro 2022, it is mainly thinner. It also introduces Xiaomi's self-developed hidden thin shaft, which has narrower gaps at the connection of the C-side of the body and is more refined. Unfortunately, in order to pursue extreme slimness, the whole machine is only equipped with 3 USB Type-C interfaces and audio interfaces.
This product also added a large area of self-developed pressure touch panel for the first time. The surface is covered with AG glass panel, and the hand feels smooth. It has built-in 5 high-sensitivity pressure sensors to detect the pressing pressure. After the pressing pressure reaches the threshold, the X-axis linear motor will provide vibration feedback, as if the touch panel can really be pressed.
Xiaomi Book Pro 14 The biggest feature of 2022 is the E4 OLED master screen with a 16:10 golden display ratio, which supports ten-point touch and Windows 11 gestures. The built-in Light Sensor intelligent light sensing function can adjust the screen brightness and keyboard brightness according to ambient light.
Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 can be optionally available in i5-1240P or i7-1260P processor, and the CPU can achieve continuous power dissipation of 40W when baking alone. This product offers three configuration solutions: i5+ core graphics (6499 yuan), i5+MX550 independent graphics (7099 yuan) and i7+RTX 2050 independent graphics (8599 yuan), and the price is still a bit expensive.
In short, Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 is a high-end thin and light notebook that is very suitable for offline sales. Whether it is the CNC integrated carving craft body, the E4 OLED master screen that supports touch, and the special pressure touchpad, they are all killer selling points that can instantly attract users to stop. But can these features support their brand premium? It also depends on whether you have a basic need for touch functions and can accept the premium brought by higher craftsmanship.
After all, the prices of ThinkBook 14+, ThinkPad Neo 14, Yoga Pro 14s 2022, Asus Lingyao X14, Dell Lingyue 14 Plus, ROG Fantasy 13/14 and other products all overlap with Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022.
Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 (Ryzen Edition)
Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 Ryzen Edition uses the Core version mold. The main change is that the touch screen and pressure touchpad functions have been cancelled, and the screen color has been reduced. lightning interface has been replaced with full-function USB-C3.2 Gen2. The biggest change in the Ryzen version of
Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 Ryzen Edition is that it replaces the processor from the 12th generation Core to the Ryzen 5 6600H or Ryzen 7 6800H processor, with a higher built-in 16GB LPDDR5-6400 memory. In terms of CPU performance, Ryzen 5 6600Hi5-1240P Ryzen 7 6800H≈i7-1260P, and in terms of integrated GPU core graphics, it is Ryzen Xe 80 Ryzen Xe 96≈Radeon 660MRadeon 680M. In terms of comprehensive performance, only the high-end version of Ryzen 7 has good competitiveness. Ryzen 5 is not very recommended to buy.
Although this product does not provide a separate graphics version, the Radeon 680M core graphics integrated with the Ryzen 7 6800H processor has performance comparable to GeForce MX550, but it is at a disadvantage in video encoding and decoding. The price of the Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 Ryzen version is 5,999 yuan and 6,599 yuan respectively, which is about 1,000 yuan more expensive than the Ryzen version of the Redmi Book Pro 14. For ordinary consumers, it is enough to choose the latter. Xiaomi Book Pro 14 2022 is still more suitable for users who are willing to pay for the sense of quality.
Xiaomi Book Pro 16 2022 (Core version)
We can regard Xiaomi Book Pro 16 2022 as an equal-scale enlargement model of the 14-inch version, with the thinnest point being 14.9mm, but the weight has been increased from 1.5kg to 1.8kg. Although the body is wider, the number and layout of the interfaces are exactly the same as the 14-inch version, with only 3 USB Type-Chs, which is a bit suspicious of using the same materials and designs to save costs. The product is also equipped with a self-developed pressure touchpad with an ultra-large area, which simulates the vibration feedback that can be pressed through 5 high-sensitivity pressure sensors and an X-axis linear motor.
Xiaomi Book Pro 16 2022 is equipped with an E4 OLED master screen with a 16:10 gold display ratio. The resolution is improved from 14-inch 2.8K to top 4K, and supports touch operation. The Light Sensor intelligent light sensing function can adjust the screen brightness and keyboard brightness according to ambient light.Through Xiaomi's self-developed 3D LUT color calibration algorithm, each new product is color-accurated one by one before leaving the factory, achieving an unprecedented Delta E≈0.33 (14-inch Delta E≈0.41), allowing the notebook and mobile phone to achieve almost the same color display effect.
Xiaomi Book Pro 16 2022 is also equipped with the 12th generation Core i5-1240P (45W) or i7-1260P (50W). The i7 version is also equipped with GeForce RTX2050 independent graphics.
In general, the biggest selling point of Xiaomi Book Pro 16 2022 is its tempting touch-enabled E4 OLED master screen with a resolution of up to 4K, with first-class display quality, and the CNC integrated carving craft body and pressure-sensitive touchpad are also its plus points. Although this product is not equipped with the 12th generation Core H45 processor, the actual performance of the i7-1260P released by 50W power consumption is similar to that of the 50W i5-12500H. The only pity is that the independent graphics card used in this product is not the RTX 3050. The RTX 2050 is still a bit bad for high-end large-screen creations, and the screen refresh rate is only a standard 60Hz. The i5 core graphics version of the product,
, is priced at 7,399 yuan, while the i7 independent graphics version reaches 9,399 yuan. In terms of performance, there are definitely many products that exceed it at the same price, but in terms of screen and craftsmanship, machines that can match this product are often more expensive (such as the XPS15, etc.).
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