Redmi Book 15 and Book 15 Pro are two new laptops released by Xiaomi in Nepal.
Along with launching the Ultrabooks with Xiaomi branding, the company also has released new laptops that are much more affordable compared to the Ultrabooks. The two laptops–Redmi Book 15 and 15 Pro–share similar build and specifications. Both of them feature an 11th gen processor and provide HD display and durable battery life.
Let’s get into the details of Redmi Book 15 and Book 15 Pro.
Specifications
| Display | 15.6-inch Full HD |
| Resolution | 1,920*1,080 pixels |
| Dimensions | Thickness: 19.9 mm Length: 363.8 mm Width: 243.5 mm Weight: 1.8 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Processor | 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H (Pro) 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4 |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR4, 3200Mhz |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Graphics | Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (Pro) Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Keyboard | Scissor mechanism 1.5mm deep key travel |
| Touchpad | Multi-touch with support for Windows Precision driver |
| Webcam | 720p HD |
| Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x RJ45 (LAN port) 1 x 3.5mm audio jack |
| Battery | 46Wh battery, 65W Type-C charger |
| Audio | 2*2W stereo speakers 3.5mm combo jack In-built microphone |
| Connectivity | Dual-band 802.11ax Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5 |
| Price | Redmi Notebook 15: Rs 74,999 Redmi Book 15 Pro: Rs 89,999 |
Design and display
Redmi Book 15 and Book 15 Pro are virtually identical in terms of designs and only some specifications separate them from each other. The laptop has a metallic brush finish that gives the laptop a neat look. Redmi branding has been done on the outer lid of the laptop.
Talking about the ports, both laptops feature 1 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x RJ45 (LAN port) and 1 x 3.5mm audio jack.
The laptop has a thickness of 19.9mm and weighs around 1.8kg.
Redmi Book 15 and Book 15 Pro feature a 15.6-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1,920*1,080 pixels. It also features a 720p resolution HD webcam. With a 1.5mm deep key travel keyboard, the trackpad on the laptop is also wide and supports multi-touch gestures.
Performance and storage
Redmi Book 15 and Book 15 Pro both run on Windows 10 Home. Redmi Book 15 Pro is powered by 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H while Redmi Book 15 is powered by 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4 processor. Meanwhile, the graphical duties are handled by Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics in the Pro version whereas the regular version has Intel® UHD Graphics. The CPU on the Pro model features four cores/eight threads and boasts a maximum clock frequency of 4.4GHz while the CPU in Book 15 has a maximum clock frequency of 4.1GHz
Redmi Book 15 and Book 15 Pro provide 8GB of DDR4 RAM and has an internal storage of 512GB SSD. This feature should allow the users to get through their regular work without any hassle.
Battery life and other features
Redmi Book 15 and Book 15 Pro feature a 46Wh battery that Xiaomi claims can provide up to 10 hours of battery life. The battery can be charged through a superfast 65W Type-C charger. Wireless connectivity on the laptops includes Wifi 5 which supports dual-band Wifi. They also feature Bluetooth 5 for wireless connectivity with other devices.
Similarly, the laptops also feature dual stereo speakers for an immersive listening experience. Watching movies or listening to songs through the speakers themselves should be fun. If the users need privacy, they can plug their headphones or earphone into the 3.5mm port.
Notable features on Redmi Book 15 and Book 15 Pro include:
- 11th Gen Tigerlake processor
- 8GB DDR4 RAM with 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage
- 10 hours of battery life
- Multi-touch trackpad
- 15.6-inch full HD display
- Brushed metallic finish
- Dual stereo speakers
The price of the Redmi Notebook 15 is Rs 74,999 and Redmi Book 15 Pro is priced at Rs 89,999.
