Today we present the new 2 in 1 CHUWI Hi10 X1 from the CHUWI brand in our analysis or review. A very compact and economical tablet and laptop.
This new Windows tablet is the little sister of the CHUWI Hi10 MAX. Thanks to its keyboard and optional magnetic case we can use it in several ways. As an engine it offers us the popular Intel N100 processor manufactured in 10 nm, a chip that gives us enough performance for office, surfing and using many desktop apps. On its board we have 8 GB of RAM LPDDR5 4800 MHz, a 256 GB M.2 SATA SSD and a full USB-C 3.2 port to connect peripherals, video and use fast charging system.
Let’s see how this laptop fares and see how it fares in regular use.
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CHUWI Hi10 X1 laptop details
Unboxing and first contact
The 2 in 1 CHUWI Hi10 X1 comes protected with foam to prevent damage in transport. You have in the box the device and a simple DC charger with the USB-C connector.
Description
This CHUWI Hi10 X1 has a plastic body with rounded edges. On the front we have a 5MP camera and it has microphone for audio, on the back we have another 8MP camera. We have a lace back case that has a folding flap for support.
On the sides of the laptop we have the connectors, a micro HDMI, a USB-C 3.2 Full, another USB-C charging and another USB-A 3.2 connector. The cooling system mounts a small active fan that fulfills its function in silence. Integrated we have 12 GB LPDDR5 4800 MHz RAM and a 256GB SATA SSD with complicated access.
Display
This tablet has a 10.1″ IPS panel that offers a low resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels, with a refresh rate of 60 Hz, the image quality is high and with good angles. This screen can be used as a tablet, has 10 touch points and supports capacitive pen. The overall quality is very basic and can be improved.
Keyboard, stylus and trackpad
The keyboard is not backlit and has a compact form factor with good sized flat keys. The lid has amagnetic system that turns the notebook off and on when closed or opened, the rear area is soft and easily soiled to the touch.
This keyboard is pleasant and responds well to keystrokes. The trackpad is small but sufficient, we can use it comfortably. The keys are in English but we can use vinyl stickers in Spanish if we want to understand it more easily. We have used the official recommended capacitive pen CHUWI Hi Pen H7 and the result is basic and not useful for taking notes very fast, just to draw in a simple way.
Camera and audio
The camera integrated in the CHUWI Hi10 X1 has a basic quality. It serves for video conferencing thanks to its integrated microphone. It also has two 1W speakers, the sound is quite powerful overall.
System and performance
Environment and user experience
We start the CHUWI Hi10 X1 by pressing the top power button. As OS we have Windows 11 Home 64bit activated with its drivers installed correctly, this system is updated without problems with Windows Update. We found that the system moves smoothly on the desktop, it is possible to load a large number of navigation tabs and run classic apps quickly.
- System version installed: Windows 11 Home 64bit
- Pre-installed software: No / Virus check OK.
- BIOS: AMI text.
- Tutorials:
Network, storage, RAM and ports
In terms of connectivity in this CHUWI we find a wireless Wifi 6 Bluetooth 5.2 adapter (Intel AX101) with good speed. The RAM comes soldered and is 12 GB of LPDDR5 4800 MHz RAM integrated with Dual Channel configuration. The 256 GB SATA disk offers good speed but we see no way to change it properly.
- Wifi: Range 42 dBm / Link 5G 1200 Mbps / Bluetooth OK.
Processor, performance and thermals
As engine of the CHUWI Hi10 X1 we have the Intel N100 (Alder Lake-N) processor manufactured in 10 nm (Intel 7) that has four cores and four threads that moves up to 3.2 GHz. In the graphics section we have an Intel UHD Graphics GPU up to 750 MHz with 24 EU (the N95 has 16 EU). This processor has a power consumption of only 6 W TDP. This computer has adequate performance for office and multimedia use, it is suitable for use with KODI or IPTV, light editing applications, light games and emulators.
Benchmarks CHUWI Hi10 X1
We performed multiple performance tests on the CHUWI Hi10 X1, as we see is in the line of these Celeron processors manufactured in 10 nm. The GPU installed Intel UHD Graphics as we can see, is limited to run games and emulators without excessive load.
Battery and thermals
This 2 in 1 CHUWI Hi10 X1 as we have seen has good thermals, the semi-passive fan is not at all audible in general. Its 10 nm processor is basically efficient thanks to its large and small cores. The battery with the screen at medium brightness can reach 6.5 hours with moderate use.
- Thermals: Idle 40ºC / Basic use 43ºC / Maximum 68ºC / CPU 4.7 GHz max / Performance up to 100%.
- Gaming performance: LoL 75ºC / CPU 3.4 GHz on average.
- Noise: Fan active / 31 dB.
- Battery: 36.48 Wh (7.6 V/4800 mA)
Games
We put the CHUWI Hi10 X1 to the test with several popular games, the results are in line with this type of GPU integrated into low-power Intel. As we see Intel UHD Graphics GPU with 24 EU is suitable for games in 1080p or 720p quality, it is suitable for heavy games without many 3D elements.
- Setting: Medium quality / 1080p resolution / No VSync / Play emulators with RetroArch.
- On models with integrated Intel HD GPU on low and 720p resolution.
In this to hardware we can play titles like LoL with a frame rate quite surplus, in more demanding games like Fornite ta not have good experience. As for emulators at most we stay in some simple titles of Wii, PS2 and the like, we can also with something more demanding to WiiU.
Video and audio test
Playback test
In the video playback section, the CHUWI Hi10 X1 offers an integrated Intel UHD Graphics GPU that has a VPU with support for current codecs such as AV1. We also have support for HDR10 and multichannel audio up to 7.1. This PC is perfectly valid as a multimedia system to use KODI, IPTV or to use it with PLEX.
- Video: 2x USB-C / 1x micro HDMI / HDR10.
- Audio: USB-C and HDM up to 7.1 stereo jack / Dolby DTS.
- Tutorials: Install KODI with add-ons / Auto refresh rate / Multichannel audio on Windows
Video and audio test results
Codec | Result |
h.264 | 4K@30 Max (HW) |
h.265 | 4K@60 HDR Max (HW) |
VP9 | 4K@60 Max / 8K@60 Frameskip (HW) |
AV1 | 4K@60 Max / 8K@60 Frameskipping (HW) |
- Maximum bitrate: 350 Mbps.
- HW = Hardware Acceleration / SW = No Hardware Acceleration.
Compatibility | Formats |
Native | Dolby 5.1 – Plus / DTS 5.1 – Master Audio |
Core | Dolby HD – Atmos / DTS HR – X |
PCM | All |
- Formats: Native = Full Support / Core = 5.1 Only / PCM = Stereo / More info.
Streaming services on the CHUWI Hi10 X1
As for Streaming the CHUWI Hi10 X1 supports all the most popular services such as Youtube, Netflix, HBO Max, Movistar , Disney , Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV with their native apps or using the most compatible browser. You can consult our guides where we explain in detail all the most popular streaming services, how to configure them and what requirements are necessary to view content in FullHD quality or up to 4K resolutions through the USB-C port.
- Performance: It has hardware acceleration for AV1 4K codec on Youtube.
- Tutorials: Install Addons in KODI in a simple way / LibreELEC for PC
Streaming Results
Streaming service | Video / Audio |
Youtube | 4K (2160p) / 5.1 |
Netflix | 4K (2160p) / 5.1 / Netflix guide for PC |
Max | FullHD (1080p) / Estéreo / Max guide for PC |
Disney+ | FullHD (1080p) / 5.1 / Disney+ guide for PC |
Prime Video | FullHD (1080p) / 5.1 / Prime Video guide for PC |
Apple TV+ | FullHD (1080p) / 5.1 / Apple TV+ Guide |
DAZN | HD (720p) / Stereo |
IPTV | FullHD (1080i) / Stereo |
Conclusions and purchase links for CHUWI Hi10 X1
Review
The CHUWI Hi10 X1 offers a compact 2-in-1 system with a small 10.1″ screen suitable for those looking for something small. Thanks to the Intel N100 processor we have a good performance for desktop or multimedia use. Its battery is small so we can not use it for dozens of hours, the design with magnetic keyboard and digital pen allows multiple ways to use it. The magnetic back cover is quite simple and gets dirty easily.
This 2 in 1 CHUWI Hi10 X1 includes a 256 GB M.2 SATA SSD hard to change, combined with 8 GB RAM LPDDR5 in Dual Channel we can run simple apps and games. As usual in this range the rest of the sections such as the camera, microphone and speakers are not premium but fulfill their function. For wireless connectivity we have Wifi 6 quite fast as a positive point.
In short, the CHUWI Hi10 X1 is a compact and economical 2-in-1 system. A computer for those looking for a compact size sacrificing other facets.
Rating
- Solid construction
- Small dimensions
- Suitable for multimedia or desktop
- Quiet fan
- Multiple ports
- Improvable display
- SATA disk
Where to buy the CHUWI Hi10 X1
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