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Infinix INBook X1 Pro Laptop Review: Surprisingly Solid All Around

To Infinix and beyond. After dabbling in budget Android smartphones for years, Infinix is now ready for its leap of faith into the laptop world. Its debut INBook X1 Pro retails for only $700 USD or less and it's already looking like a much stronger contender than initially anticipated.

Partnered with Intel and Microsoft for next-level performance

“Leveraging our deep understanding of consumers in the smartphone space, we are thrilled to enter a new era with Intel and Microsoft by launching our first laptop series. This not only marks a significant milestone for the brand, but also signifies our commitment to our global customers,” said Benjamin Jiang, Managing Director of Infinix Mobility. “Driven by our passion to empower today’s youth, we are dedicated to creating cutting-edge technology and stylish dynamic PCs to meet the ever-evolving needs of youthful digital lifestyles.”

Partnered with Intel and Microsoft for next-level performance

“We are pleased to see the powerful performance of Intel Core unleashed on INBook X1! Infinix has consumer and global market expertise and eye-catching designs, they are launching amazing modern notebook INBook X1 series! We expect this model will be loved by notebook PC users in multiple countries.” Sunil Kaimal, Vice President, General Manager of Client Computing Group, Intel Corporation said, “We look forward to strengthening our partnership with Infinix and bringing more innovative products to the market in the future, together making PC as the platform to unleash great potential.”

“The past year has forever changed our work and life; the world now focuses on recovery in 2021 and beyond. We can see that the need for the Windows PCs with great remote work, learn, connecting and gaming capabilities is greater than ever.” Adam Owee, the Vice President of Microsoft Greater China Region，General Manager of OEM Business said, “We are glad to work with Infinix, drive the innovation together on Windows and Microsoft 365*, to empower the growth and delight our customers in the coming year and beyond.”

Dual-tone metal outer lid

The Infinix INBook X1 Pro is the company's first ever laptop. SKUs start with the Core i3-1005G1 CPU, 8 GB RAM, and 256 GB SSD for about $530 USD up to over $700 USD for our Core i7-1065G7, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD Pro version as reviewed here. The manufacturer is launching in limited markets for now with older 10th gen Intel parts instead of the newer 11th gen series to keep costs under control.

Competitors in this space include other budget 14-inch Ultrabooks like the Honor MagicBook 14, Asus VivoBook S14, or HP Pavilion 14.

Infinix INBook X1 Pro Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i7-1065G7 4 x 1.3 - 3.9 GHz, 61 W PL2 / Short Burst, 25 W PL1 / Sustained, Ice Lake U

Graphics: adapterIntel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), Core: 1100 MHz, Memory: 1800 MHz, DDR4, 27.20.100.9466

Memory: 16384 MB , LPDDR4X 3200 MHz, Dual-Channel

Display: 14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, BOE NV140FHM-N62, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz

Mainboard: Intel 495 (Ice Lake-U PCH-LP Premium)

Storage: Phison C-E80T512G4-P3D3B3E13, 500 GB

Soundcard: Intel Ice Lake-U/Y PCH-LP cAVS

Connections: 3 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo, Card Reader: MicroSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader

Networking: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6), Bluetooth 5.1

Size: height x width x depth (in mm): 16.3 x 323.5 x 219.5 ( = 0.64 x 12.74 x 8.64 in)

Battery: 55 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit/

Camera: Webcam: 720p

Primary Camera: 0.9 MPix

Additional features: Speakers: 2x 1.5 W bass + 2x 0.8 W tweeters, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, 12 Months Warranty

Weight: 1.461 kg ( = 51.54 oz / 3.22 pounds), Power Supply: 254 g ( = 8.96 oz / 0.56 pounds)

Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

TAKE A GLANCE

Aluminum chassis is uniformly smooth from top to bottom

A gray color option is also available for those who prefer it over red

Hinges pull almost all the way back to ~175 degrees

Edges and corners are relatively sharp and well defined