Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air Rip down Review

Last month we saw Xiaomi unveil its first Laptop ever, Notebook to be precise; the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air. It was launched in 2 versions with distinctive screen sizes and hardware. Today we have got some pictures of the 12.5 inch Notebook Air as it gets dismantled piece by piece. But before that lets recall some things about the notebook.

it was launched in 2 versions. One with a 12.5 inch and other with the 13.3 inch version. Inspired by Macbook the Notebook Air looks relatively similar to it in terms of looks and specs. But Xiaomi’s own customizations make its even better than the Macbook and that too at just half its price. The base version costs RMB 3499 while the 13.3 inch version costs RMB 4999.

The gorgeous Eagle logo on the back is something new we have never seen with top brands. The 12.5 inch version comes with 4 gigs of RAM, an Intel core M3 CPU and 128GB SSD. A gorgeous 1080P HD screen provides stunning visuals.

R I P P I N G   A P A R T

So lets rip apart this sexy beast. Removing the bottom screws separates the base from the body and reveals the battery and the main board.

The RAM and the processor seems to be fused up, with a liquid coolant that sits between them. They are covered by a heat sink. The liquid coolant is sure to boost the performance during heavy usage. The keyboard, display, battery, trackpad and the speakers are connected by the ribbon connectors. On the left we got a HDMI port and the Usb port on the right. As the Mi Notebook Air has a SSD expansion slot, the SSD can be connected via the M.2 slot.

There are 2 custom made stereo speakers from AGK on the front which is something outstanding as laptops usually have a single speaker. The thing that fuels the Notebook Air is a 4866 mAh battery from LG Chemicals. It has a pretty awkward shape compared to our normal laptops. Looks like a way to occupy less space as possible.

Clearing the motherboard off the body shows the display and its connector, the keyboard kit and the trackpad. The built looks pretty sturdy and the hardware is top notch. Currently the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air is only available in China and will be available worldwide pretty soon. let us know your questions and perspective down below.