Xiaomi has a history of disrupting different product categories. After dominating the categories of smartphones, smart TVs, and the Internet of Things, it is now difficult for the technology giant to grow bigger in the PC field. The Mi Notebook series (2020) is a great attempt to explore unknown areas, and the products perform well with their good price/performance ratio.

Advantages Rugged performance Rugged construction and sophisticated design Good connection characteristics Good battery life Comfortable typing experience Disadvantages Disappointing display The keyboard lacks backlight and is not splash-proof Memory cannot be upgraded No Type-C port

Since Xiaomi follows its Redmi brand's fixed model of launching affordable but powerful products, the launch of RedmiBook 15 Pro is inevitable. The price is Rs. The 49,999, 15-inch laptop is powered by Intel Core i5-11300H CPU (Intel’s Iris Xe graphics card), and provides 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD. These are some strong numbers that are hard to find in this price range. Other specifications are also in line with market standards; however, in order to provide an overall solution, some compromises need to be made.

There is no doubt that traditional notebook computer manufacturers should be prepared for fierce competition, and consumers can enjoy it. Should you buy a Redmi laptop that focuses on performance instead of buying a traditional brand PC with inferior hardware? Let us find out.

Xiaomi RedmiBook 15 Pro specifications and variants display-15.6-inch display Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution processor-11th generation Intel Core i5-11300H 4.4GHz maximum clock Intel Iris Xe graphics memory-8GB DDR4 3200MHz storage-512GB SSD Battery NVMe-46WHr, 65W Power Adapter Dimensions-Width: 243.5 mm Weight: 1.8 kg Webcam-720p (HD) audio-2 x 2W stereo speakers, 3.5 mm audio jack connection-1 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x RJ45 (LAN port) 1 x 3.5mm audio jack 1 x Kensington Lock 1 x SD card reader Notebook computer provides a memory option, namely 8GB, because the chip is soldered, there is no additional slot, Therefore, it cannot be upgraded. Yes, this is disappointing, but this is how you keep your prices low. The 512GB storage capacity is replaceable, but as Xiaomi mentioned, replacing it yourself will invalidate the warranty. It is recommended to go to the service center to upgrade the memory of the laptop. RedmiBook 15 Pro design-simple and subtle, but looks a little dull. Unlike last year's exquisitely designed Xiaomi notebook, RedmiBook 15 Pro focuses on providing a good overall packaging. This does not mean that it is a poorly designed laptop; setting any design benchmarks in its respective price categories is not exciting enough. This laptop comes in only one color-charcoal gray, with a minimalist design, but it looks dull in the end. The top has a soft brushed metal finish, but is essentially a polycarbonate structure. The hinge is very strong, and the lid can be lifted with just one finger, which is hard to find in this price range. It is very heavy and large. It is a 15.6-inch laptop. After all, RedmiBook 15 Pro is not a very portable laptop. The 15.6-inch display has obvious bezels and a large keyboard-touchpad combination, making it a large laptop with dimensions of 363.8 mm x 243.5 mm x 19.9 mm. You need a large bag to carry this Windows laptop. If you travel by subway or any other public transportation, you should consider the bulky shape of 1.8 kg before buying. These frames are well utilized, because this time you did get a webcam (720p), which is a relief, because I am currently using a Mi Notebook and I have misplaced two third-party webcams. In addition, the large size of the laptop comes in handy during typing and long video editing sessions, which we will discuss in a later review. Finally, the 2W speaker setup is located on the bottom panel and produces good sound at that price. The sound transmission is better than most 50K laptops. The most needed connection function As far as connection is concerned, RedmiBook 15 Pro covers most of the content. It is equipped with the most needed connection functions, but only one is missing, the Type-C port. Settings include-1 x USB 2.0 port 2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 port 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x RJ45 (LAN port) 1 x 3.5mm audio jack 1 x Kensington Lock 1 x SD Card Reader Wireless- 2 X 2 Dual-Band Wi -Fi 5 and Bluetooth V5.1. 15.6-inch full HD resolution panel-poor viewing angle and contrast level RedmiBook 15 Pro does a good job in three aspects of the display department-size, brightness and resolution. Other important display characteristics-such as color accuracy, viewing angle, contrast, etc., are disappointing. I would not recommend this notebook to creative professionals who spend time fiddling with Adobe Photoshop/Premiere Pro or any other tools that require accurate color. You need a screen that displays realistic colors, and this is not one of them. Even watching a movie or a series is not a very pleasant experience, because the colors look bad, and the limited viewing angle is also painful. The most suitable screen for using RedmiBook 15 Pro with an external display is only suitable for basic PC work, such as document writing, web browsing, occasional photo/video editing tasks that do not require color accuracy, PPT, data entry, Excel, etc. Video stream. Failure to check the brightness on a monitor with incorrect color settings can cause severe eye fatigue. In general, RedmiBook 15 Pro is best used with an external monitor. Performance-The price range of the excellent universal Windows PC 50K mainly offers the 10th generation. With SSD or 11th generation Intel processor. Core i3 SoC with HDD. You can hardly find a deal for the 11th generation. Intel Core i5-11300H (up to 4.4GHz clock), 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD. The graphics are handled by the Intel Iris Xe unit, which is common at this price. If you want a separate GPU to get better graphics performance, you need to spend thousands more. So what does this hardware mean in terms of actual performance? Let us find out. RedmiBook 15 Pro can not only run daily PC tasks smoothly. It didn't freeze or show any signs of slowing down, including multiple tabs in Google Chrome, VLC running high-resolution videos in the background, three to four MS Word files, and zoom calls. Don't be disappointed with daily tasks. H-series Intel chips equipped with 512GB SSD ensure smooth performance throughout the day. The laptop got some good scores-7548 in the PC Mark 10 base score. The maximum continuous read and write speeds of a 512GB SSD are 1605 MB/s and 1437.76 MB/s, respectively. A professional machine that is not a creative workload. Although it is not exactly a creator's machine, it can handle decent workloads, including RAW file rendering, casual photo/video editing, etc. PC Mark 10’s digital content creation score of 3588 shows this. I was able to edit/render a 1080p 60fps video with two to three layers in Premiere Pro without any performance issues, but only if there are no major background tasks consuming memory. When you try to perform the heaviest task at a time, 8GB RAM will feel slightly limited. For example, if you switch from the editing panel to the graphics or effects panel using 1080p 60fps video in the Premiere Pro timeline with multiple layers, you will experience minor glitches. Timeline cleanup sometimes lags behind, mainly when resources are occupied by other heavy tasks. When rendering videos in Premiere Pro, it helps to kill background applications and other major tasks. In general, I would say that RedmiBook 15 Pro can be used for photo/video editing, but cannot be used with other heavy applications. In terms of software, RedmiBook 15 Pro runs Windows 10 and will be updated to Windows 11 free of charge based on its availability. The laptop is pre-installed with MS Office Home and Student Edition 2019. In general, RedmiBook 15 Pro is not only able to complete basic computing tasks. Benchmarking In terms of graphics performance, RedmiBook 15 Pro scored 1633 points in the 3D Mark Fire Strike benchmark test, graphics score of 1924, physical score of 9985, and composite score of 482. The laptop scored 3786 points in the Cinebench multi-core test and 1375 points in the CPU single-core test. In PC Mark 10, the overall score of the notebook computer is 3766. Typing and trackpad experience I like to work on the RedmiBook 15 Pro, thanks to its large keyboard and 1.5 mm keystroke, ensuring a good typing experience. Xiaomi adopts a scissor structure, and the buttons have a granular frosted texture, which makes the pressing feel good. The key travel is good, and the feedback is also very satisfactory. The large size of the laptop provides plenty of room for a neat layout; however, some people will miss the dedicated numeric keypad on such a large laptop. This is not a big problem for me because I am using a 14-inch laptop, but I quickly got used to the layout. If you have been using a 15-inch notebook with a dedicated numeric keyboard, you must know that RedmiBook 15 Pro does not. Most importantly, this keyboard has no backlight and no protective layer to avoid liquid damage. For users with these basic requirements, these two omissions may be real deal breakers. Good palm support and large touchpad The spacious layout is used for good palm support and a large touchpad supported by the Windows Precision driver. The navigation is smooth and fun; however, if you are using an advanced laptop, you may find the trackpad a bit fragile. Battery life-is it enough to last a day? RedmiBook 15 Pro is powered by a 46WHr battery. According to Redmi, the battery can last for 10 hours. In my use case scenario, the laptop lasted about six hours. This is completely understandable, because I am a heavy user and keep multiple tabs open in Edge, play videos/music in the background, edit pictures/videos for a longer time, mainly by setting the screen brightness to 50-70 % And connect the laptop to the wireless network. For mid-range users who mainly use notebooks for writing, web browsing, and some video streaming, a 15-inch notebook can be used for up to 7 hours or more, depending on usage. This is not groundbreaking, but it's not bad. The 65W charger takes about one and a half hours to deplete the battery from full to 100%. Conclusion The RedmiBook 15 Pro is the same as its Redmi nickname, but it is still a great value package, despite its shortcomings. With the powerful 11th generation, its performance will not let you down, and it can handle most daily tasks. Intel CPU and high-speed 512GB SSD. The laptop also has no compromises in terms of ports and connectivity. However, I must mention that RedmiBook 15 Pro deserves a better display, a backlit keyboard and more flexible hardware customization. If these are considered major omissions, you should look at the others. The price of RedmiBook 15 Pro is Rs. There are 49,999 kinds in India, available in single colors-charcoal gray in Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home stores across India.

The laptop has a memory option, 8GB, and there is no upgrade option because the chip is soldered and there is no additional slot. Yes, this is disappointing, but this is how you keep your prices low. The 512GB storage capacity is replaceable, but as Xiaomi mentioned, replacing it yourself will invalidate the warranty. It is recommended to go to the service center to upgrade the memory of the laptop.

Unlike last year’s exquisitely designed Mi Notebook, RedmiBook 15 Pro focuses on providing a good overall packaging. This does not mean that it is a poorly designed laptop; setting any design benchmarks in its respective price categories is not exciting enough.

This laptop comes in only one color-charcoal gray, with a minimalist design, but it looks dull in the end. The top has a soft brushed metal finish, but is essentially a polycarbonate structure. The hinge is very strong, and the lid can be lifted with just one finger, which is hard to find in this price range.

RedmiBook 15 Pro is not a very portable laptop. The 15.6-inch display has obvious bezels and a large keyboard-touchpad combination, making it a large laptop with dimensions of 363.8 mm x 243.5 mm x 19.9 mm. You need a large bag to carry this Windows laptop. If you travel by subway or any other public transportation, you should consider the bulky shape of 1.8 kg before buying.

These frames are well utilized, because this time you did get a webcam (720p), which is a relief, because I am currently using a Xiaomi notebook and have misplaced two third-party webcams. In addition, the large size of the laptop comes in handy during typing and long video editing sessions, which we will discuss in a later review.

Finally, the 2W speaker setup is located on the bottom panel and produces good sound at that price. The sound transmission is better than most 50K laptops.

In terms of connectivity, RedmiBook 15 Pro covers most of the content. It is equipped with the most needed connection functions, but only one is missing, the Type-C port. The settings include-

RedmiBook 15 Pro has achieved three points in the display part: size, brightness and resolution. Other important display characteristics-such as color accuracy, viewing angle, contrast, etc., are disappointing.

I would not recommend this notebook to creative professionals who spend time fiddling with Adobe Photoshop/Premiere Pro or any other tools that require accurate color. You need a screen that displays realistic colors, and this is not one of them. Even watching a movie or a series is not a very pleasant experience, because the colors look bad, and the limited viewing angle is also painful.

The screen of RedmiBook 15 Pro is only suitable for basic PC work, such as writing documents, browsing the web, some occasional photo/video editing tasks that do not require color accuracy, PPT, data entry, Excel, and some occasional video streaming. Failure to check the brightness on a monitor with incorrect color settings can cause severe eye fatigue. In general, RedmiBook 15 Pro is best used with an external monitor.

The price range of 50K mainly provides the 10th generation. With SSD or 11th generation Intel processor. Core i3 SoC with HDD. You can hardly find a deal for the 11th generation. Intel Core i5-11300H (up to 4.4GHz clock), 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD.

The graphics are handled by the Intel Iris Xe unit, which is common at this price. If you want a separate GPU to get better graphics performance, you need to spend thousands more. So what does this hardware mean in terms of actual performance? Let us find out.

RedmiBook 15 Pro can not only run daily PC tasks smoothly. It didn't freeze or show any signs of slowing down, including multiple tabs in Google Chrome, VLC running high-resolution videos in the background, three to four MS Word files, and zoom calls.

The H series Intel chips equipped with 512GB SSD ensure smooth performance throughout the day. The laptop got some good scores-7548 in the PC Mark 10 base score. The maximum continuous read and write speeds of a 512GB SSD are 1605 MB/s and 1437.76 MB/s, respectively.

Although it is not exactly a creator's machine, it can handle decent workloads, including RAW file rendering, casual photo/video editing, etc. PC Mark 10’s 3588 digital content creation score shows this. I can edit/render a 1080p 60fps video with two to three layers in Premiere Pro without any performance issues, but only if there are no major background tasks consuming memory. When you try to perform the heaviest task at a time, 8GB RAM will feel slightly limited.

For example, if you switch from the editing panel to the graphics or effects panel using 1080p 60fps video in the Premiere Pro timeline with multiple layers, you will experience minor glitches. Timeline cleanup sometimes lags behind, mainly when resources are occupied by other heavy tasks. When rendering videos in Premiere Pro, it helps to kill background applications and other major tasks.

In general, I would say that RedmiBook 15 Pro can be used for photo/video editing, but cannot be used with other heavy applications. In terms of software, RedmiBook 15 Pro runs Windows 10 and will be updated to Windows 11 free of charge based on its availability. The laptop is pre-installed with MS Office Home and Student Edition 2019. In general, RedmiBook 15 Pro is not only able to complete basic computing tasks.

In terms of graphics performance, RedmiBook 15 Pro scored 1633 in 3D Mark's Fire Strike benchmark test, graphics score was 1924, physical score was 9985, and composite score was 482. The laptop scored 3786 points in Cinebench's multi. -Core and 1375 points in the CPU single-core test. In PC Mark 10, the overall score of the notebook computer is 3766.

I like working on RedmiBook 15 Pro very much, thanks to its large keyboard and 1.5 mm keystroke, which ensures a good typing experience. Xiaomi adopts a scissor structure, and the buttons have a granular frosted texture, which makes the pressing feel good.

The key travel is good, and the feedback is also very satisfactory. The large size of the laptop provides plenty of room for a neat layout; however, some people will miss the dedicated numeric keypad on such a large laptop. This is not a big problem for me because I am using a 14-inch laptop, but I quickly got used to the layout.

If you have been using a 15-inch notebook with a dedicated numeric keyboard, you must know that RedmiBook 15 Pro does not. Most importantly, this keyboard has no backlight and no protective layer to avoid liquid damage. For users with these basic requirements, these two omissions may be real deal breakers.

The spacious layout is used for good palm support and a large touchpad supported by the Windows Precision driver. The navigation is smooth and fun; however, if you are using an advanced laptop, you may find the trackpad a bit fragile.

RedmiBook 15 Pro is powered by a 46WHr battery. According to Redmi, the battery can last for 10 hours. In my use case scenario, the laptop lasted about six hours. This is completely understandable, because I am a heavy user and keep multiple tabs open in Edge, play videos/music in the background, edit pictures/videos for a longer time, mainly by setting the screen brightness to 50-70 % And connect the laptop to the wireless network.

For mid-range users who mainly use notebooks for writing, web browsing, and some video streaming, a 15-inch notebook can be used for up to 7 hours or more, depending on usage. This is not groundbreaking, but it's not bad. The 65W charger takes about one and a half hours to deplete the battery from full to 100%.

RedmiBook 15 Pro is the same as its Redmi nickname, and despite some shortcomings, it is still a great value package. With the powerful 11th generation, its performance will not let you down, and it can handle most daily tasks. Intel CPU and high-speed 512GB SSD. The laptop also has no compromises in terms of ports and connectivity.

However, I must mention that RedmiBook 15 Pro deserves a better display, a backlit keyboard and more flexible hardware customization. If these are considered major omissions, you should look at the others.

The price of RedmiBook 15 Pro is Rs. There are 49,999 kinds in India, available in single colors-charcoal gray in Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home stores across India.