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Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:11.6 inchesChipset:Intel Celeron N4100

Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 7 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB)
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

35%

5.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.7

Reviews score

10%

5.7

Sentiment score

▼Worse than 78% of tablets
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

▼Worse than 67%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

22%

6.7

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

▼Worse than 62%
5.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models

5.7

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.7

Average grade

20%

7.3

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 74%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £130
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB)

Based on 5 · 2

Reviewers like the generous ports and solid build, but dislike the cramped keyboard and poor trackpad.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

22%

6.7

Performance

20%

5.0

Display

16%

5.3

Camera

14%

4.7

Battery

12%

6.7

Connectivity

8%

6.6

Software

5%

5.3

Design

3%

5.7

Audio

5.7
Reviews score
5.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.3
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 8 GB of RAM, which is more than 72.1% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Process node
14 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 14 nm process, which is smaller than 44.6% of tablets and equal to 8.5% of tablets.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 256 GB of internal storage, which is more than 76.4% of tablets and equal to 15.8% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
309 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 309 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 84.7% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Celeron N4100
This tablet runs on Intel Celeron N4100, which is less advanced than 57.5% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1920×1080
This tablet has a 1920×1080 screen, which is less sharp than 61.1% of tablets and equal to 2.6% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
190 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 190 ppi, which is lower than 65.1% of tablets and equal to 1.4% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Tempered Glass, which is less durable than 78% of tablets and the same as 19.6% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 5 MP resolution, which is lower than 63.7% of tablets and equal to 26% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 5,000 mAh battery capacity, which is smaller than 70% of tablets and equal to 2% of tablets.
Charging speed
60 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 60 W, which is faster than 90.8% of tablets and equal to 0.7% of tablets.
Battery life
4 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 4 hours, which is shorter than that of 98% of tablets and equal to that of 1% of tablets.
mixed use
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
no
This tablet does not support direct OS updates. 79.8% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
?
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
850 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 850 g, which is heavier than 95.6% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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What reviewers say
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 3.33x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (60 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    60 W vs 18 W
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 1.5 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Celeron N4100 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Celeron N4100 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 20% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 2x cheaper
    Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 4x more internal storage
    This tablet has more internal storage than the average tablet (256 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    256 GB vs 64 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This tablet has more RAM than the average tablet (8 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Faster storage type
    This tablet uses SSD storage, while the average tablet uses eMMC. Storage technology still varies widely across tablets.
    SSD vs eMMC
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Celeron N4100 vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Celeron N4100 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 20% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • Supports multithreading
    This tablet supports multithreading, while the average tablet does not. 9.9% of tablets support multithreading.
  • 8 more GPU execution units
    This tablet has more GPU execution units than the average tablet (12 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    12 vs 4
  • 534 MHz faster RAM speed
    This tablet has a higher RAM speed than the average tablet (2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    2,400 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 1.5 inches larger screen
    This tablet has a larger screen than the average tablet (11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet measures 10.1 inches.
    11.6 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 10,000 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (10,000 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    10,000 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 3.33x faster charging
    This tablet charges faster than the average tablet (60 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    60 W vs 18 W
  • Supports DisplayPort over USB-C
    This tablet supports DisplayPort over USB-C, the average tablet does not. 21.3% of tablets support DisplayPort over USB-C.
  • Faster USB ports
    This tablet has faster USB ports than the average tablet (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2).
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • Supports app offloading
    This tablet supports app offloading, while the average tablet does not. 26.3% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    mixed use
    4 hours vs 10 hours
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 180 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (220 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    220 nits vs 400 nits
  • 18.6% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models

    5.7

    Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.3

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    5 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.7 vs 7.0
  • 24.0% lower sentiment score
    5.7 vs 7.5
  • 2.9% worse value for money
    Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (7.34 vs 7.6).
    7.34 vs 7.55
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 56.4% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (825 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    825 points vs 1,891 points
  • 57.6% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (309 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    309 points vs 729 points
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 180 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (220 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    220 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 61 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (340 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    340 nits vs 401 nits
  • 14% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (190 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    190 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1920×1080 vs 1920×1200).
    1,920×1,080 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • 3 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (5 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    5 MP vs 8 MP
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No HDR photo mode
    This tablet does not have HDR photo mode, the average tablet does. 79.8% of tablets support HDR photo mode.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No panorama mode
    This tablet does not support panorama mode, while the average tablet does. 78.6% of tablets support panorama mode.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No timelapse video
    This tablet does not support timelapse video, while the average tablet does. 57.5% of tablets support timelapse video.
  • 6 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (4 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    mixed use
    4 hours vs 10 hours
  • 24.2% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a smaller battery capacity than the average tablet (5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    5,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No direct OS updates
    This tablet does not support direct OS updates, while the average tablet does. 79.7% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 73.5% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (850 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    850 g vs 490 g
  • 1 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (9 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    9 mm vs 8 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Lon.TV
≈ estimated
18/01/2020
Long-form review · benchmarks, battery, pen and Linux tests
Verdict
Chuwi UBook is a decent machine with steady performance, but the speakers and keyboard are weak and support may be hard to get.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
31/12/2019
Lab test · Budget 2-in-1
Verdict
Chuwi UBook is a low-cost Surface Go lookalike with a good port choice, but its low-brightness screen and tiny clickpad let it down.
7.0
notebookcheck.com
✓ explicit
06/01/2020
Lab test · Budget 2-in-1
Verdict
Chuwi UBook closely imitates the Surface Go, with a sturdy frame and many ports, but its clickpad and keyboard base feel cheap.
7.4
smartzone.de
✓ explicit
28/01/2020
Hands-on test · Budget 2-in-1
Verdict
Chuwi UBook offers a wide port selection and a sharp screen, but its dim display and USB-C port, which cannot charge or drive a monitor, let it down.
7.0
notebookcheck.biz
✓ explicit
01/09/2020
Lab test · Budget 2-in-1
Verdict
Chuwi UBook is a budget Surface Go copy with plenty of ports and an acceptable screen, but its tiny clickpad and flexing keyboard let it down.
8.0
sotactile.fr
≈ estimated
06/04/2021
Hands-on test · Tablet-laptop hybrid
Verdict
Chuwi UBook suits media playback and background podcasts, but its weak processor struggles with two browser tabs and live streams.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB)

  • Extremely affordable price compared to competitors like the Microsoft Surface Pro
  • High-quality, bright 12.3-inch display (350–390 nits) with excellent color coverage
  • Premium-feel build with a combination of metal (Al-Mg alloy) and polycarbonate
  • Versatile U-shaped kickstand that remains firm at multiple angles (up to 145 degrees)
  • Wide selection of ports including dual USB-A, USB-C, micro-HDMI, and a microSD slot
  • Silent, fanless operation that keeps the device cool under lightweight tasks

What customers don't like about Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB)

  • Below-average battery life (typically 4–6 hours), insufficient for a full workday
  • Poor-quality speakers and cameras (2MP front/5MP rear) that lack detail and volume
  • Disappointing touchpad performance, often described as jumpy or sticky
  • Underpowered performance for intensive tasks or modern gaming
  • Slow charging times via the provided DC adapter
  • Finicky stylus palm rejection and lack of tilt detection compared to the Surface Pen

Verdict

The Chuwi UBook (8GB + 256GB) is a versatile 2-in-1 Windows tablet powered by an Intel Celeron N4100 or Core m3 processor, featuring a 12-inch 2K (2160 x 1440) IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It stands out for its portable, lightweight design weighing approximately 780g-810g and its integrated U-shaped kickstand that adjusts up to 145 degrees. Pros include its high-resolution screen, generous 8GB LPDDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD storage for smooth multitasking, and a diverse port selection including USB-C, USB-A 3.0, and Micro-HDMI. However, it suffers from limited battery life typically lasting 4–6 hours, an underpowered processor for intensive tasks like 4K video editing or gaming, and reported issues with weak speaker volume and a finicky touchpad on the detachable keyboard.

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