11 Best Low-Cost Chinese Laptops According to Customer Reviews

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

For several years now, products from Chinese manufacturers have ceased to be synonymous with something substandard and short-lived. Companies such as Xiaomi, Lenovo and Asus produce reliable and productive electronics that sells significantly less than counterparts from American companies. Therefore, even when buying a laptop, you can pay attention to products from Chinese manufacturers.

Rating of the best Chinese laptops

nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best inexpensive laptops with Aliexpress for work and study	1	Asus X540LA-XX360T 4G 500G 15.6	23 700 RUB.
	2	ZEUSLAP A-15.6	21 599 RUB
	3	Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ABR 15.6	20 900 RUB.
	4	CHUWI LapBook 15.6	11 600 RUB.
The best ultra-thin laptops from Aliexpress	1	Jumper Ezbook 2 Ultrabook	13 900 RUB.
	2	YEPO 737S	14500 RUB.
	3	VOYO VBook V3	19 100 RUB.
	4	Amoudo Z-15,6	18 600 RUB.
	5	Amoudo m7	23 400 RUB.
BEST GAMING CHINESE LAPTOP	1	Machenike F117-F2u	98300 RUB.
	2	ThundeRobot ST-Pro	123800 RUB

What to look for when choosing

When choosing a laptop from a Chinese manufacturer, it is recommended to pay attention to the following parameters:

1. Generation of the processor. It makes no sense to expect budget notebooks to be equipped with new chips. However, the fresher the processor, the faster it works, the cooler it gets and uses less power. Therefore, it is desirable that the laptop is equipped with a new chip;
2. The amount of RAM. The bigger, the better. 2 GB is enough only for a 'typewriter', 4 GB is already enough for a multimedia device, but a gaming laptop will need somewhere 6-8 GB at least;
3. Built-in storage capacity. 32 GB is the minimum viable amount for a laptop Windows, out of the box the user will have access to somewhere around 14 GB. It is desirable, of course, 64 GB or more. And if you plan to store any data on a laptop – resource-intensive programs, films, TV shows, a collection of photographs – then it is recommended to take a closer look at models with a 320 GB HDD or more;
4. The presence of a discrete video card (NVIDIA, AMD). Very important for a gaming laptop;
5. Battery life. The larger it is, the better.
6. The manufacturer is also important.

Which Chinese laptop to choose

According to reviews, the leaders in the quality of Chinese laptops are:

1. Amoudo;
2. Asus;
3. Chuwi;
4. Jumper;
5. Lenovo;
6. Machenike;
7. ThundeRobot.
8. VOYO;
9. YEPO;
10. Zeuslap;

These manufacturers differ in product lines, positioning and prices for laptops.

The best inexpensive laptops with Aliexpress for work and study

Asus X540LA-XX360T 4G 500G 15.6

Rating: 4.8

The main advantage of this notebook is its balanced technical characteristics. The processor Intel Core i3 of the fifth generation is enough for solving most work and educational tasks, and 4 GB of RAM will help the computer not to 'slow down' even when processing large PDF files or layout in Bootstrap. In addition, the laptop is equipped with a display with an optimal diagonal of 15.6 inches and an energy efficient resolution of 1366 × 768 pixels.

The downside is the relatively short battery life: up to 5 hours on battery with Wi-Fi on. In addition, it is slightly more expensive than other models in its rating segment, but this is compensated by a full-fledged 500 GB HDD (enough to store the entire stock of TV series) and the presence of authorized service centers Asus in Russia.

Advantages

• 500 GB hard drive;
• Processor Intel Core i3.

disadvantages

• Short battery life;
• Relatively low screen resolution.

ZEUSLAP A-15.6

Rating: 4.6

The most productive Chinese laptop in its price segment. The device, depending on the configuration, is equipped with a processor of the Intel Apollo Lake family of the 2017 model, 4-6 GB of RAM and from 64 to 500 GB of internal memory: and there are eMMC, SSD, and even HDD. Other highlights include a 15.6-inch screen with a resolution Full HD, a stylish metal body and an ultra-thin design – about 1cm thick when folded.

The flagship Zeuslap laptop also has some drawbacks. It is equipped with a TN screen and therefore is not very suitable for dynamic games. But, in fact, he has no equal for work and study.

Advantages

• Variety of configurations;
• Latest processor;
• Screen Full HD;

disadvantages

• TN matrix.

Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ABR 15.6

Rating: 4.6

If your work involves typing a lot of text or you plan to take notes on numerous lectures, feel free to take a laptop Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ABR 15.6. It is equipped with the signature AccuTupe keyboard, which features a special key shape that prevents typos and the unpleasant feeling in the fingertips after extended typing.

Moreover, this laptop is very manufacturers. It is equipped with a latest generation AMD processor and 8 GB of RAM. As a result, he is able to cope with very resource-intensive tasks such as programming, developing applications or opening huge Excel spreadsheets. Other advantages of the laptop include a 15.6-inch Full HD screen and up to 1 TB of hard disk space. And the built-in video card with up to 2 GB of video memory is suitable even for undemanding games.

The disadvantages are rather subjective: completely discreet design, typical for almost all Chinese laptops Lenovo and a weight of 2.2 kg. In addition, AMD processors tend to get noticeably warm when performing complex tasks. However, it is the most productive laptop in its price segment.

Advantages

• Branded keyboard AccuTupe;
• High performance.

disadvantages

• Heats up when performing challenging tasks.

CHUWI LapBook 15.6

Rating: 4.5

The cheapest Chinese laptop in our ranking. But it is still perfect for simple work tasks (web surfing, e-mail, document editing) and study. The model is equipped with an energy efficient processor Intel Atom of the Cherry Trail family, which does not heat up and provides a long battery life; 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of permanent memory. The screen is also commendable – 15.6-inch Full HD. It is made with IPS technology and therefore provides excellent color reproduction. Finally, the laptop has an attractive design.

In fact, there are no objective flaws in CHUWI LapBook 15.6. Unless he is very productive – but for simple work or study, these characteristics are more than enough. And the small amount of permanent storage is compensated by the presence of a slot for memory cards with support for MicroSD up to 128 GB.

Advantages

• Low price;
• Attractive design;
• Good combination of value and quality;

disadvantages

• The processor Intel Atom Cherry Trail will only be enough for web surfing and working in Microsoft Office.

The best ultra-thin laptops from Aliexpress

Jumper Ezbook 2 Ultrabook

Rating: 4.9

This Chinese laptop is similar in technical specifications to the previous one – Chuwi LapBook. It also features an energy efficient Cherry Trail Atom processor Intel, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB eMMC storage. However, it is more compact: it is equipped with a 14-inch screen with a resolution Full HD. In addition, the developers were able to fit a 10,000 mAh battery into its ultra-thin (just over 1.5 cm when folded) body, which will last for a whole day of active use.

The only drawbacks are the absence of a numeric keypad (NumPad) and very large frames around the screen. But that's forgivable when you consider the price of the device.

Advantages

• Low price;
• High autonomy;
• High screen resolution;

disadvantages

• Poor performance;
• Unattractive design.

YEPO 737S

Rating: 4.8

Perhaps the cheapest ultra-thin Chinese laptop from our ranking. At the same time, the hardware platform is standard for most Chinese mobile computers: an energy efficient processor Intel Atom of the Cherry Trail family and 4 GB of RAM. It differs from its predecessor in a large volume of built-in eMMC-storage: as much as 128 GB, which is enough to store a couple of seasons of your favorite series in FHD; and a 13.3-inch display with a resolution Full HD. A higher pixel density on the screen than its predecessor ensures the smoothest possible image.

The battery fits into the compact body only for 8000 mAh. Because of this, the laptop will be able to work on battery power for 'only' 6-7 hours, so you will have to take the charger with you.

When folded, the laptop is less than 2 cm thick, making it an ultra-thin laptop.

Advantages

• eMMC storage with 128 GB;
• High autonomy;
• High screen resolution;

disadvantages

• Poor performance.

VOYO VBook V3

Rating: 4.7

This laptop belongs to the so-called 'transformers'. It is equipped with a special hinge, thanks to which the screen can be rotated around the keyboard at all 260 degrees. Therefore, it can be converted into three different form factors:

1. Classic laptop. Convenient when typing, web surfing, etc .;
2. 'Tent'. Convenient when watching movies, presentations, as well as for quick image editing;
3. The tablet. Convenient when working 'on the go'.

The laptop's hardware platform is slightly less productive than its predecessors on the list: a processor Intel Pentium of the Apollo Lake family and 4 GB of RAM. However, this configuration is sufficient for working with office applications and surfing the web.

An interesting feature of the laptop is two built-in drives at once. The operating system is installed on a high-speed eMMC-drive with a capacity of 32 GB, and storage is supposed to use a 128 GB SSD-drive.

The laptop comes with a stylus that recognizes up to 1024 pressure levels. This makes working on the go even more convenient.

Advantages

• Transformer construction;
• Two built-in drives;
• Stylus included;

disadvantages

• Poor performance.

Amoudo Z-15,6

Rating: 4.7

The most productive budget ultra-thin notebook from China. In one configuration, it is equipped with 6 GB of RAM and a 1 TB hard drive. The processor, however, is not the most recent – it is Intel Celeron of the Bay Trial family.

Other advantages of the laptop include an attractive design, thin bezels around the screen (which has a resolution of Full HD at 15.6 inches) and a battery that provides up to 7 hours of battery life.

Advantages

• High performance;
• Attractive design;
• Lots of configurations;

disadvantages

• A relatively 'old' processor.

Amoudo m7

Rating: 4.6

Another very productive Chinese laptop. Despite its small size, it is equipped with a discrete NVIDIA graphics card, a 128 GB SSD drive, a latest generation Celeron processor Intel and 4 GB of high-speed DDR4L RAM. And all this is packaged in a stylish metal case and complemented by a 14-inch Full HD display. In addition, the laptop has a built-in subwoofer, which is powerful and provides high-quality sound.

But the main advantage of the model is very thin frames around the screen. This makes it look very stylish and modern.

Advantages

• The presence of a discrete video card;
• Attractive design;
• Metal body;
• High performance;

disadvantages

• Relatively high price.

Best Chinese Gaming Laptops

Machenike F117-F2U

Rating: 4.9

This laptop is well suited for most modern games. It features a powerful Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, NVIDIA GTX1050 discrete graphics with 4GB VRAM, 8GB RAM and 1TB hard drive. This is complemented by an aluminum casing, which not only features an aggressive design, but also helps in dissipating heat. Display – 15.6-inch IPS panel with resolution Full HD.

Other highlights include an RGB backlit keyboard with an emphasis on active buttons; powerful built-in speaker system; cooling system with two fans and four copper tubular heat pipes; as well as dedicated DisplayPort and USB Type-C ports for connecting an external display.

Despite the powerful hardware, the laptop is thin and light. Its thickness is about 3 cm, and its weight is 2.5 kg. For the sake of weight reduction, apparently, it was necessary to sacrifice the battery: the battery life is less than 2.5 hours. But that's the standard for gaming laptops.

Advantages

• Powerful discrete graphics card;
• Powerful cooling system;
• Good technical characteristics;
• Backlit keyboard;

disadvantages

• Low autonomy.

ThundeRobot ST-Pro

Rating: 4.8

Despite the quite traditional look of this Chinese laptop, there is a truly gaming inside. Flagship processor Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 desktop graphics card with 6GB of GDDR5 video memory, 16GB of RAM and 512GB SSD connected via m.2. All this is complemented by a 15.6-inch IPS-screen with a resolution Full HD and a SoundBlaster X-Fi 5mb audio system. So the laptop both sounds and looks very cool. And it 'pulls' all modern games – so what, you can even mine on it (if you suddenly want to).

The cooling system is also excellent here. The laptop is equipped with three turbine coolers and four copper heat pipes, which effectively cool the desktop video card.

The performance of a laptop can be judged by the actual frame rate per second. For example, on Battlefield 1 with native resolution and maximum graphics settings, the average FPS is 84 frames per second, sagging only in very 'crowded' places to 52 – which, in principle, is not particularly noticeable.

The laptop has only one drawback – the power supply. It's really huge.

Advantages

• “Top filling”;
• Powerful cooling system;
• Desktop graphics card;
• Great screen and sound;

disadvantages

• Low mobility.

Which Chinese laptop to buy

When choosing a Chinese laptop, it is worth considering the planned usage and budget. If you want a simple device for work or study, and at the same time there is no desire to spend more than 15 thousand – models from Jumper, YEPO, VOYO, Chuwi will come to the rescue. If the budget exceeds this 'psychological mark', then you can pay attention to laptops Asus, Lenovo, Zeuslap and Amoudo.

True, they are not suitable for gaming – unlike the laptops made by Machenike and ThundeRobot.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.