Chuwi Minibook X: the netbook we deserve
The Chuwi Minibook X is a compact sub-ultrabook that offers a budget-friendly option for users seeking a portable laptop. It features a 10.5-inch screen, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB NVMe drive, making it suitable for everyday tasks. Despite some quirks with Linux compatibility, the device performs well and has a sturdy build.
- ▪The Minibook X weighs just 912 grams and has a MacBook-like aluminum case.
- ▪It is powered by a 4-core Intel N150 CPU and offers decent performance for its price.
- ▪Users have reported a screen rotation issue that requires software tweaks to fix.
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Tyler Cipriani/ blog/ 2026/ 05/ 28/ Chuwi Minibook X: the netbook we deserve posts | GitHub Actions is a trap → .title {text-wrap:balance;} #content > p:first-child {text-wrap:balance;} .gallery { display:flex; justify-content:center; } figure a:link, figure a:visited, figure a:hover, figure a:active {color:inherit; text-decoration: underline;} Netbooks are dead, but the Chuwi Minibook X scratches the same itch. The Minibook X is a 10.5″ x86_64 sub-ultrabook with 16GB RAM, a 512GB NVMe drive, and only one majorly annyoing Linux quirk. I needed a knock-around laptop, so I bought myself a Minibook for my birthday last year. The more I tote it around, the more fun I’m having with this ridiculous little computer.
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