RedmiBook laptops have been unveiled in India. The RedmiBook 15 Pro and RedmiBook 15 e-Learning edition are the first set of laptops launched in India under the Redmi brand. Last year, Xiaomi entered the laptop space in India with Mi Notebook 14 laptops, and now, Redmi has launched its first set of laptops.
The RedmiBook 15 Pro falls under the sub Rs 50,000 segment and the RedmiBook 15 e-Learning edition is priced just above Rs 40,000. Both laptops will be sold via Flipkart. Both the models launched today are specifically made for the Indian market and they’re not rebranded from China or any other market.
The RedmiBook 15 Pro and RedmiBook 15 e-Learning edition laptops are powered by the 11th gen Intel Core processors and both come with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. The flagship Pro variant is available in the sole variant while the e-Learning variant comes in two configurations.
The company also mentioned that the Indian market has witnessed 132% growth in Q1 2021 as compared to Q1 2020. With growth this big, Redmi is now eyeing to get a big chunk of market share in India. These laptops are designed for people working from home, students and people who are getting started with a job. With this launch, Redmi is taking an early advantage over its rival, Realme who is expected to launch Realme Book in India soon.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? Redmi’s first laptop in India
- When is it out? August 3
- How much will it cost? starts at Rs 41,999
RedmiBook 15 Pro: price, specs and features
The RedmiBook 15 Pro is powered by 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake i5-11300H processor with up to 4.4GHz clock speed paired with 8GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM and 512GB NVMe SSD. Xiaomi says the RAM can’t be expanded while storage can be expanded at the user’s risk. Intel Iris Xe graphics is also present to take care of moderate graphic-intensive workloads.
In the visual department, the RedmiBook 15 Pro brings a 15.6-inch Full HD display and there is also an in-built 720p webcam that sits right above the screen. In terms of design, the RedmiBook 15 Pro is made up of polycarbonate with a brushed metal coating on top of it. The machine weighs 1.8Kgs and measures 19.9mm at its thickest point.
The RedmiBook 15 Pro is rated to last up to 10 hours on a single charge with a 46Whr battery unit. It is bundled with a 65W fast charger which takes the laptop up to 50% in just 33 minutes. In terms of connectivity, the RedmiBook 15 Pro offers a 3.5mm headphone jack, SD card slot, USB 2.0, LAN port, HDMI, and two USB 3.2 ports. For wireless connectivity, you get Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0. The company also claims it takes 13.3 seconds to boot the machine and 1.01 seconds to wake from sleep.
Other notable features include Windows 10, 100x100xm large trackpad, 1.5mm key travel for keyboard, 4W speaker, and MS Office Student edition.
RedmiBook 15 e-Learning edition: price, specs, and features
The RedmiBook 15 e-Learning edition shares most of the features from its elder sibling. However, there are a few key differences. The RedmiBook 15 e-Learning edition is available in two configurations 一 8GB+256GB and 8GB+512GB LPDDR4 RAM and SSD combo. This variant is powered by the 11th gen Core i3-1115G4 processor. The rest of the specs are similar to the RedmiBook Pro.
It is also worth noting that both RedmiBooks do not offer a backlit keyboard. Also, these laptops will be eligible for a cost-free Windows 11 update later this year. Both laptops are available in Charcoal Grey colour option.
| RedmiBook 15 Pro | RedmiBook 15 e-Learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 15,6-inch, Full HD | 15,6-inch, Full HD |
| Processor | 11th gen Intel Core i5-11300H | 11th gen Intel Core i3-1115G4 |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4, 3200MHz | 8GB DDR4, 3200MHz |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 256/512GB NVMe SSD |
| Battery life | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Price | Rs 49,999 | Rs 41,999 | Rs 44,999 |
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