In a time where there is a shortage (sort of) of affordable laptops, a budget-oriented brand has entered Nepal catering to the very same market segment. The brand in question is Chuwi, which has launched three budget laptops in Nepal. Here, we have listed all the models of Chuwi laptops that you can currently buy in Nepal, along with their specs and official price.
Chuwi: A Brand Overview
Chuwi is a company mostly known for its tablet. The brand is part of Chuwi Innovation Limited and was founded back in 2004 with its headquarter in Hong Kong. In addition to tablets, it designs laptops, mini-PCs, and accessories. The company has already worked with the likes of Huawei, MediaTek, Google, Aliexpress, Intel, and even Microsoft.
Chuwi laptops in Nepal
Chuwi’s entry to Nepal is part of the company’s expansion plan for 2020 and beyond. Right now, you can buy three Chuwi budget laptops in Nepal. Chuwi has appointed SHTC International Pvt. Ltd. as the official distributor in Nepal.
Chuwi GemiBook Pro 14
The cheapest laptop in this list of Chuwi laptops to buy in Nepal is the 14″ Chuwi GemiBook Pro 14. It is powered by quad-core Intel Celeron N5100 with a burst frequency of up to 2.8GHz. Other than that, it brings a 2K IPS display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, metal chassis, and a backlit keyboard.
Chuwi GemiBook Pro Specifications:
- Design & Build: Grey metal case, 310 x 229.5 x 20.6mm, 1.5 kg
- Display: 14.0 IPS panel, 2160 x 1440 pixels, 3:2 aspect ratio
- Processor: Intel N5100, up to 2.8GHz
- RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM
- Storage: 256GB SSD (expandable)
- Graphics: Intel UHD 600
- Battery: 38 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery
- Power Supply: 24W AC power adapter
- Webcam: 1MP camera
- Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.1
- I/O Ports: 1x mini-HDMI, 1x 3.5mm headphone combo jack, 2x USB 1x TF card slot
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 58,499
Chuwi GemiBook X Laptop
GemiBook X is currently the cheapest Chuwi laptop that you can buy officially in Nepal. Despite its affordable price, GemiBook X brings an airplane-grade aluminum chassis and a big 15.6″ FHD IPS screen. The laptop is 18mm thick and weighs around 1.7 kg.
Under the hood, you get a quad-core CPU in the form of Intel’s Celeron N5100. It is paired with 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 256GB of SSD. Both the memory and storage are upgradeable you can access the additional slot without opening the laptop. The port selection is decent as well. You get three USB-A, one USB-C, an ethernet, and an audio jack.
- Chassis: Aviation-grade Aluminum alloy
- Design: 359.4 x 241.5 x 17.9mm, 1.730 kg
- Display: 15.6″ IPS
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 aspect ratio
- Processor: Intel Celeron N5100 (4C/4T), up to 2.8GHz
- Graphics: Intel UHD
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR4 RAM
- Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD
- Battery: 38 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery
- Power Supply: 36W AC power adapter
- Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.2
- I/O Ports: 1x USB TYpe-A, 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x 3.5mm Audio jack, 1x RJ45
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 59,850
Chuwi MiniBook X
For a higher price, you can take home the Chuwi MiniBook X. It is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a 360° hinge. Here, you get a 10.8″ 2K touchscreen with 100% sRGB coverage. The screen has a tiny punch-hole cutout on the left for a webcam that allows it to have a very high screen-to-body ratio of 90%.
The chassis is again made of aerospace-grade aluminum alloy and measures 11mm at the thinnest part. It weighs less than 1kg so it won’t be a hassle to carry around. It comes with just two USB-C ports but you can use them for video output and PD charging up to 45W, both of which are rare in this price range.
- Chassis: Aviation-grade Aluminum alloy
- Design: 301.4 x 267.35 x 17.2mm, 0.98 kg
- Display: 10.8″ IPS Touchscreen, 100% sRGB
- Resolution: 2260 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 aspect ratio
- Processor: Intel Celeron N5100 (4C/4T), up to 2.8GHz
- Graphics: Intel UHD
- RAM: 12GB LPDDR4 RAM
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
- Battery: 26.6 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery (45W PD charging)
- Power Supply: 24W AC power adapter
- Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.2
- I/O Ports: 2x USB Type-C, 1x 3.5mm Audio jack
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 79,040
Chuwi FreeBook 360° Flip 2-in-1
Finally, the FreeBook 360° Flip 2-in-1 is the most expensive laptop from Chuwi in Nepal. It cost just Rs. 1,000 more than the MiniBook X so the features are pretty much the same. It is also a 2-in-1 laptop but with a larger 13.5-inch touch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio. As a result, it is both thicker and heavier despite using the same material for the chassis.
- Chassis: Aviation-grade Aluminum alloy
- Design: 301.4 x 267.35 x 17.2mm, 1.36 kg
- Display: 13.5″ IPS Touchscreen
- Resolution: 2256 x 1504 pixels, 3:2 aspect ratio
- Processor: Intel Celeron N5100 (4C/4T), up to 2.8GHz
- Graphics: Intel UHD
- RAM: 12GB LPDDR4 RAM
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD
- Battery: 38 Watt-hours Li-Ion battery
- Power Supply: 24W AC power adapter
- Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (dual-band), Bluetooth 4.2
- I/O Ports: 3x USB Type-C, 1x 3.5mm Audio jack
- Price in Nepal: Rs. 80,135
Chuwi Laptops Price in Nepal 2023 [Summary]
| Laptop Models | Price |
| GemiBook X (15.6” IPS, Intel Celeron N5100, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) | Rs. 59,850 |
| MiniBook X (10.8” 2K Touch, Intel Celeron N5100, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD) | Rs. 79,040 |
| FreeBook 360° Flip 2-in-1 (13.5” Touch IPS, Intel Celeron N5100, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD) | Rs. 80,135 |
Where to buy Chuwi laptops in Nepal?
You can buy Chuwi laptops from SHTC International-authorized stores. You can find them on Daraz.
- Metropark, Uttar Dhoka, Lazimpat
- P.O Box 242200
