CHUWI has launched its new UniBook laptop with Intel’s latest Wildcat Lake processor, targeting users who want an affordable Windows laptop instead of Apple’s MacBook Neo. The new model starts at around $449, making it one of the cheaper laptops using Intel’s newest entry-level platform.
The UniBook is among the first laptops powered by Intel’s Core 3 304 chip from the Wildcat Lake family, following recent reports around Intel Wildcat Lake platform. The processor is built on Intel’s advanced 18A process technology and comes with a 5-core, 5-thread design with boost speeds reaching up to 4.3GHz.
CHUWI is taking a different approach with the UniBook by focusing on everyday practicality. Compared to Apple’s entry-level MacBook Neo, the laptop offers more ports, a bigger display, expandable storage options, and a more affordable price tag than the recently leaked Apple MacBook Neo.
The laptop comes with a 14-inch Full HD IPS display with a 1920 × 1200 resolution and 100% sRGB color coverage. Displays with full sRGB support are still uncommon in this price range, especially in budget Windows laptops aimed at students and office users.
Another feature CHUWI is promoting is the white backlit keyboard with two brightness levels, an increasingly common addition in budget notebooks and accessories including the Epomaker Luma100. According to the comparison shared by the company, the base MacBook Neo model does not include a keyboard backlight.
Instead of removing older ports, CHUWI includes a wide range of options, including two USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. This gives users more flexibility without needing extra adapters.
The laptop includes 8GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 256GB PCIe 3.0 SSD. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Unlike many thin fanless laptops, the UniBook uses active cooling with a built-in fan, which could help maintain stable performance during longer workloads.
Battery capacity is rated at 53.38Wh, and CHUWI claims the laptop can deliver around 15 to 20 hours of battery life under mixed usage conditions, an area receiving more attention in devices including the Huawei MateBook 14. If those numbers hold up in real-world use, the UniBook could become an attractive option for students and everyday users looking for long battery life on a budget.
The new notebook reflects how Windows laptop brands are stepping up competition in the budget laptop space against Apple. Rather than focusing only on slim designs, companies such as CHUWI are putting more attention on useful connectivity options, everyday practicality, and more affordable pricing.
Intel’s Wildcat Lake platform is designed mainly for entry-level and low-power laptops, especially laptop aimed at education, office work, and casual everyday use. The UniBook appears to fit directly into that category.
With a starting price under $500, modern connectivity options, a larger display, and Intel’s newest budget processor, the CHUWI UniBook could attract buyers looking for a simple productivity laptop without spending MacBook-level money.
Source: CHUWI
