Xiaomi Notebook Pro Max 11th Gen Intel Core i5-11320H Thin & Light (16GB/512GB SSD/Iris Xe Graphics/14″ QHD+ Display/2.5K Resolution/Win 11/Thunderbolt 4/MS Office '21/Fingerprint Sensor/1.4 Kg)

I'm writing this review after about 4 months of usage, so it's based on a mixture of the purchase criteria/comparisons and actual usage. I wanted a no-frills laptop which was powerful but inexpensive. I looked at the Dells and Lenovos within the sub-60k price range but finally settled on this. Two and a half months later, no regrets.You need to be clear what you want and what you’re getting because this config won’t satisfy everyone. Given below are my criteria for choosing this and a comparison of how this fares against the others I looked at.CPU – Wanted an 11th gen i5 and this one has an i5-11300H – not G – so it has adequate power for the next few years.RAM – I wanted either upgradeable 8GB RAM with a free slot or on-board 16GB. Through the years, my experience has been that buying a budget config laptop and doubling its RAM after a year or two really extends its life. Today, that means buying 8GB and upgrading to 16 later. Well, this one has 16GB out of the box so it should last a few years.Graphics card – This doesn’t have an external NVIDIA card. So if you’re editing videos, playing graphics-intensive games or programming neural nets, then don’t go for this.Touchscreen – Didn’t want to spend money on this. I’m fine with a good quality trackpad. If you want a touchscreen, you’ve got to either raise your price point or compromise on something else (RAM, screen quality etc) at this price point.Screen Brightness - I wanted a screen bright enough to work outdoors in the afternoon and pretty much everything from the standard brands fell short on this front. My reading of the market (as of June 2022) is that you have to spend 80-90k+ on the more standard brands to get that kind of screen. But I’ve used this laptop outdoors in the afternoon quite often and there’s no issues, even on a bright afternoon.Screen Resolution, Clarity, Contrast, Viewing Angles etc – Let’s be clear, this is not an OLED screen. You want the best of those, go for an ASUS. But it is high res and sharp. Viewing angles are great and so are colours. The best feature is that this screen has matte finish. None of those irritating ambient reflections in sunlight which a clear glossy screen is prey to. If you want to sit outdoors and work (browsing , editing, spreadsheets, presentations, coding etc), this is a great screen. What it is not great for is watching movies. Nothing like a clean, glossy OLED screen with muted ambient lighting for watching Netflix.Sound – It’s adequate but nothing great to write home about. As I said, this laptop is not your best choice for media consumption.Ports – My laptop is normally plugged into a monitor, keyboard, mouse, power and speakers at my desk. As a result, it’s a bit of a pain to unplug and reattach so many cables every time. Which is why I was keen on Thunderbolt 4. The thought of simply unplugging one wire and walking off with the laptop was very attractive. A good USB 4 hub is expensive, so I haven’t bought one yet, but it’s no.1 on my to-buy list. Many brands seem to think that Thunderbolt 4 is a premium feature, meant only for laptops which cost 80k+. For a non-premium guy like me it’s fortunate that Xiaomi included it in this laptop.Looks and Durability – It’s an all metal body which looks sleek. As for durability, the metal body should prevent damage from minor falls. But the least durable parts of a laptop are the trackpad and the hinges – and I have no way of telling whether these will last or not. So no idea about this.All in all, if you’re looking for a portable, inexpensive (I got this for 55k with exchange), laptop for work and regular use, this was the best available in June 2022 at this price point. You can use it in your balcony/garden, plug it back in very conveniently at your desk and the config should last 3-4 years easily. But if you’re a teacher (or need a touchscreen for other reasons), video editor, gamer or an avid consumer of streaming services, then choose something better suited to those purposes.

The media could not be loaded. I’m coming from a MacBook Pro that I use for work. I’m planning on starting my own business and wanted a laptop that could crush office work. These are my thoughts from 1 day on this laptop:Screen: Definitely a highlight of this device. Bright, Vivid and great contrast with deep blacks (deeper than my MacBook)Sound: Nothing can beat Apple in terms of sound quality and loudness, this is still manageable if you are not in a noisy environmentKeyboard: Very similar feel and travel compared to the MacBook, I’m able to type and hit combos with easeTrackpad: Responsiveness to touch us comparable to MacBook, but the click is really poor. It needs a huge amount of pressure compared to the MacBookPerformance: On Par with the MacBook in terms of heating and speed, haven’t noticed connectivity drops or flickering or intense heating. It does heat, but so do MacBooks running on Intel ChipsWebcam: Another area where it absolutely outshines a MacBook Pro. It’s not the absolute best quality but it’s more manageable than what I have on my MacBookFinal Recommendation (will update as I find more): Great buy for productivity, but I would advise purchasing an additional mouse because the click is really bugging me

I've been using the Mi NoteBook Pro with Windows 11 for a year now, and I'm pleased to say that it has proven itself as a reliable workhorse for my daily tasks. This laptop, with its 8GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, 11th Gen i5 processor, and Iris Xe Graphics, offers a well-rounded experience that caters to the needs of moderate users like students and professionals.**Build Quality and Display:**One of the standout features of this laptop is its build quality. It feels sturdy in hand, and the build materials give it a premium touch. The display, too, is crisp and clear, making it a pleasure to work on. It's adequately bright for both indoor and outdoor use, which adds to its versatility.**Keyboard and Performance:**The keyboard is comfortable to type on, making long typing sessions a breeze. The processing power, while not suitable for graphic-intensive tasks like gaming or video editing, handles day-to-day tasks, note-taking, and programming with ease. However, it's worth noting that the 8GB of RAM can sometimes become a bottleneck, especially since Windows tends to use a significant portion of it while running. For those who multitask heavily, I'd recommend opting for the 16GB RAM variant.**Battery Life:**The laptop's battery life is decent, lasting around 3-4 hours under heavy use and up to 5-6 hours for general usage. While it may not be class-leading, it's adequate for most work or study sessions.**Heat Management:**One area where the Mi NoteBook Pro falls short is in its heat management. The single fan on the right side of the device does an adequate job of keeping the right side at a reasonable temperature. However, the left side tends to get quite hot during heavy usage and while charging, which can be discomforting.In conclusion, the Mi NoteBook Pro with Windows 11 is a solid choice for moderate users, such as students and professionals who need a reliable laptop for everyday tasks. Its build quality, display, and comfortable keyboard make it a pleasure to use. However, it's important to be aware of its limitations, particularly its heating issues and limited suitability for graphic-intensive tasks. For those with heavier workloads or gaming ambitions, you may want to consider higher-end options.

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