Buy your next laptop on Aliexpress... MAYBE?
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Remove your personal information from the web at joindeleteme.com and use code LTT for 20% off. Typically when we buy laptops off AliExpress it is because they are comically bad... but on paper the Chuwi Corebook X is just plain a good deal. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy a Chuwi CoreBook X 14" Laptop: lmg.gg Buy a HP 15.6" Laptop w/ Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU: geni.us Buy a Sabrent Rocket 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► EQUIPMENT WE USE TO FILM LTT: lmg.gg ► OUR WAN PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - The Ridge! 1:05 - Unboxing 3:20 - What to look for in a $500 laptop 4:05 - The HP Laptop 6:30 - Weight Test 7:24 - Maraca Test 7:57 - Keyboard, Trackpad 9:14 - Display Results 11:30 - Performance Results 13:10 - SSD Cache and Performance 15:10 - Speakers, Webcam 16:17 - Repairability 17:29 - Battery Life 20:46 - Conclusion 21:26 - DeleteMe! 22:28 - Outro
Linus Tech Tips investigates whether you should buy a budget laptop from AliExpress by testing the Chuwi Corebook X against a budget HP model. The video opens by challenging the idea that a sub $500 laptop cannot deliver solid performance or a good display, since the Chuwi Corebook X on AliExpress promises a 1440p screen and Core i5-level power for roughly $500. The host and team unbox the machines, compare chassis feel, ports, and keyboard quality, and immediately note the Chuwi’s surprisingly strong build quality for the price, while also acknowledging some compromises like bulk and the unusual port layout. They outline what to look for in a $500 laptop, including RAM, SSD type, display resolution, and Wi-Fi card quality, warning viewers to avoid cashless SSDs and to prefer upgrades where possible. The performance showdown then pits the Chuwi against the HP in synthetic benchmarks and real-world tests, with the Chuwi generally outperforming the HP after enabling turbo modes in gaming tests and showing a much faster CPU in multi-core workloads. The color gamut, brightness, and display calibration differences are explored in detail, revealing the Chuwi’s vibrant 97% sRGB coverage versus the HP’s weaker 63%, which heavily impacts perceived brightness. Battery life becomes a major talking point, as the Chuwi’s larger 46Wh battery is offset by higher display resolution and power demands, resulting in materially shorter endurance in real-world use compared with the HP. In the end, the reviewers emphasize that the Chuwi is an unexpectedly strong option at the price, but users should be aware of potential battery and thermals limitations as well as build quirks when choosing this as a daily driver. The video closes with practical advice on buying strategies, a deeper look at the battery life discrepancy, and a short PSA about removing personal data with Delete Me, tying practical implications of buying cheap hardware to everyday digital hygiene.
Topics · technology · laptop reviews · consumer electronics · budget hardware · performance testing · display technology
Questions answered
- What are the main pros of the Chuwi Corebook X at $500 according to the video?
- The Corebook X offers a 1440p display, a Core i5-class CPU, surprisingly solid keyboard and trackpad for the price, better ports than typical budget laptops, and overall strong build quality for the price.
- What are the main cons highlighted for budget gaming and battery life?
- Battery life is notably weaker in real-world use despite a larger battery, the display and higher resolution increase power draw, and there can be thermals or throttling under long workloads.
- How does the Chuwi Corebook X compare to the HP budget laptop in display and performance?
- Chuwi generally delivers brighter, more color-accurate visuals and stronger CPU performance in multi-core workloads, while HP has a lower brightness display and may feel bulkier with mixed input quality.
- What practical buying advice is given for budget laptops in the video?
- Avoid paying full price, look for active discounts or sales, prioritize models with proper SSDs rather than cashless ones, verify Wi-Fi card quality, and consider long-term battery life versus display quality.
- What additional service is mentioned at the end and for what purpose?
- Delete Me is mentioned as a service to remove personal information from the web to reduce spam, robocalls, and potential identity theft.