Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop - advantages and disadvantages of a laptop

Reading reviews of any new products, we can assume that the consumer is constantly dissatisfied with something using a new gadget. In our case, let's try to make a more objective review of the Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop - the advantages and disadvantages. This gadget came out quite recently and is the brainchild of the Chinese company Xiaomi, which is widely known primarily for its smartphones and tablets.

What model range did the device fall into?

It should be noted that this company has not a large number of computers and laptops in its range, nevertheless, their devices quietly fulfill all the requirements of users. For lovers of high portability, the company offers the Mi Notebook Air. Lovers of "knee" gadgets will suit Mi Notebook Pro. With the help of this gadget, you can complete tasks more difficult than mail or work with documents. Moreover, their prices are lower than those of their competitors.

The new laptop from Xiaomi is a pleasant surprise for consumers. We released this gaming gadget in four trim levels:

• The base model contains - Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce 1050 TI, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB SSD paired with a terabyte hard drive;
• The more advanced model has built-in NVIDIA GeForce 1060;
• The next step is taken by a gadget with Intel Core i7;
• And the top-end is a computer with 16/8 GB RAM and 256/128 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD (SSD can be expanded).

First impressions of the gadget

For gaming computers, there is always a set of chips that help in work. The Mi Gaming Laptop kit consists of a box, the laptop itself, and a charger. Depending on the genre of the chosen game, this set is quite enough. The only thing that ideally complements the gadget is a case or backpack for transporting a laptop. But most likely many users have a mouse.

The settings for the operation of the device are identical to all analogs, the only caveat is the backlight and keys. To enable them, you need a special program from the manufacturer, which sometimes simply may not work. The gadget is powered by Windows 10. This device can be mistaken for a work computer, if not for the backlight and dimensions.

Design

In most cases, gaming computers can be immediately distinguished from other devices. The appearance of these devices has a large number of logos, illumination, and other visual chips, thanks to which the details of car parts or other game characters are copied. But the gadget of Xiaomi is significantly different from the analogues of competing manufacturers.

The body is black and is equipped with just a backlight and a keyboard, decorated in different colors. And this is almost all the similarity. Of course, a more experienced user will not escape the fact that there are a large number of cooling holes on the side of the device. At the same time, the dimensions of the laptop are also appropriate - 365 × 265 × 20.9 mm. The device weighs 2.7 kilograms and is considered not the most portable compared to others.

The bottom cover has rubberized feet. They have good adhesion to surfaces, which will provide stability during operation. Naturally, these functions will not help the most inveterate gamers.In addition, the bottom cover is equipped with a grill that completely opens the cooling system. The Mi Gaming Laptop should never be placed on your knees or on the sofa. It is best installed on the main workstation. Under other conditions, it will simply suck in dust and this will significantly affect its performance.

The display mount also deserves a few words. It rests on two arcs that emerge from the topcase. The laptop is mostly made of plastic, but the top cover and cooler grill are made of metal. Of course, the gadget does not attract a premium, but it is worth paying attention to the fact that its price is quite affordable for an ordinary user.

But the laptop has enough connectors to connect accessories, such as:

• USB;
• Headphones;
• Microphone;
• SD card reader;
• Ethernet;
• USB-A;
• HDMI;
• USB-C.

All connectors are located on three sides, which is very convenient for connection. It should be noted that there is also a charger connector.

For ordinary household tasks and travel, the gadget is not at all suitable, since it is very large and heavy. In addition, the cooling system blows from all directions during system startup.

Some gamers, lovers of bright designs, may be disappointed: the simple appearance of the device may cause dissatisfaction. But on the other hand, it will definitely appeal to those who do not like catchiness and prefer the classics.

Display

Despite the dimensions and equipment of the device, the display is only 15.6 inches. The screen has a matte finish that most gamers love. Most gadgets have Full HD resolution, but there are no options with 2K-4K screens. It should be noted that compared to other laptops, gaming laptops are of better quality and are at a higher level, which allows you not to lean towards it.

The IPS matrix performs very well here. Pictures have an attractive look, most likely due to the dullness of the screen. The viewing angles are also well set, which makes such a display admirable for a cheap gadget. In such devices, in most cases, TN-matrices are built in, which are distinguished by poor color reproduction and poorly set viewing angles.

Naturally, the IPS-matrix is ​​inferior in response speed to the TN-matrix, but nevertheless it does not interfere with playing at all. Moreover, if the person is completely carried away by the gameplay. And if there are no monitors connected to the laptop.

The backlight has 15-311 cd / m² and this is enough for indoor conditions. Especially when the coating is matte. It is a pity that the adjustment is not performed automatically and you have to adjust it manually.

Keyboard and multimedia

But the keyboard is modified and made much larger than the usual one. It should be noted that this factor does not affect touch typing at all. The only thing is that there is no Win button on the left side. Thus, the gamer during the game will not be able to accidentally close the window. But on the right side there are a lot of additional keys. At the same time, everything is fully functional and works to the delight of users.

The keyboard is completely arranged for games and the main key. There is a colored backlight that is regulated by a proprietary application.

The keyboard trackpad is large, but you don't have to accidentally press it. It is best to use the mouse to play. To avoid accidentally hitting the trackpad, there is a quick disconnect function. It works very quickly and responds well to movement.

The downside is the sound. Unfortunately, the speakers are located close to the user, and the audibility itself does not even reach the average level. When watching a video, of course, it will be enough, but to listen to music or playable game sounds, you can only hear using headphones.

The HD camera will also disappoint selfie lovers a little, but if you have a video chat, then it will be enough for this. Although it should be noted that in modern smartphones, the front cameras are much better than this, not to mention the main ones.

Performance and software

In the top-end configuration, we can note the presence of Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce 1060 (6 GB), with 16 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD and a terabyte hard drive. This configuration is very convenient and practical for games, which allows you to play without thinking about theoretical problems. There is support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 and Gigabit Ethernet.

This laptop easily copes with the tasks and during the game only a slight drop in FPS up to 70 frames is possible, it has almost no effect on the graphics. In Dirt 4 or F1 2017, frame rates can go from seventy-five to one hundred and twenty.

During a standard load, the system cools the processor to 70 degrees, but it is very noisy.

Autonomy

There are practically no laptops that last long on battery power. Also in this device the battery is designed for 2 hours 37 minutes, with a capacity of 55 Wh. When watching a movie in good quality, 35% of the charge is lost. But during the game, the laptop will work without charging for no more than an hour.

The power supply unit is also impressive in size, which greatly adds weight to the device during transportation. But unfortunately, it remains an integral attribute of the gadget.

Outcome

For convenience, all laptop parameters are summarized in the table:

• performance;
• display;
• availability of all necessary ports.

• keyboard features;
• simple appearance;
• problems with "native" software;
• weak speakers.

When buying this gadget, you must first of all be interested in performance and only after that pay attention to the appearance. Xiaomi Mi Gaming Laptop pleases the consumer with powerful components and a good display. At the same time, it has a number of disadvantages, but they are easy to fix with additional accessories. But the main advantage of this gadget is its price.