Chuwi Hi10x versus Surface Go 2 - analysis completed
Chuwi Hi10x versus Surface Go 2 - analysis completed
I own a Lenovo U430 touch that is now six and a half years old. I plan to upgrade it later this year. I’m considering swapping it for a compact 10-inch Windows tablet that’s easier to carry. Since I don’t require high performance—my setup includes a desktop, streaming, and browsing—I don’t need much power. Should I wait for a Windows Go 2 release or stick with the Hi X 10? Anyone know if they make keyboards in alternative layouts like UK English? Also, do you have any other ideas for a 10-inch Windows tablet?
Surface Go 2 and Chuwi Hi10x2 are not yet available.
Surface Go priced above $400 can go as high as $600 for other variants.
1800 x 1200 217 ppi
Pentium 4415Y Dual Core
HD 615 IGPU
4GB RAM
64GB eMMC storage
USB-C, Bluetooth 4.1
9 hours of video playback
520g, 8.3mm thick
-Limited speakers due to poor positioning; consider using a Bluetooth audio device.
-Windows 10 Home in S mode is quite bothersome.
-Lacks USB 3.0 ports, requiring a Type C adapter.
Chuwi Hi10x $219 "Base model with these specs" includes three variants.
1920 x 1200 (16:10)
6GB RAM
N4100 Quad Core CPU
HD 600 IGPU
128GB eMMC storage
USB Type C, USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 5.0
8 hours of video playback
522g, 8.8mm thick
-Weak speakers with suboptimal placement; recommend using a Bluetooth audio device.
Surface Go 2 and Chuwi Hi10x2 are still unavailable.
Surface Go priced from $400+ with these features; other models available up to $600.
1800 x 1200 pixels at 217 ppi
Pentium 4415Y Dual Core processor
HD 615 integrated GPU
4GB of RAM
64GB eMMC storage
USB-C, Bluetooth 4.1
Up to 9 hours of video playback
Weight: 520g, thickness 8.3mm
- Speakers are weak and poorly positioned; consider using a Bluetooth audio device.
-Windows 10 Home in S mode is quite bothersome
-Lacks USB 3.0 ports, requiring a Type C adapter.
Chuwi Hi10x $219 – Base model with these specifications. Available in three versions.
1920 x 1200 resolution (16:10)
6GB RAM
N4100 Quad Core CPU
HD 600 integrated GPU
128GB eMMC storage
USB Type C, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 5.0
Up to 8 hours of video playback
Weight: 522g, thickness 8.8mm
- Speakers are weak and poorly placed; Bluetooth audio recommended.
Surface Go offers improved battery life (slightly better), IR face detection for password-free login, a marginally faster integrated GPU ("5%"), lighter and thinner design, but not significantly so.
Hi10 provides enhanced screen resolution and brightness, more connection options, Bluetooth 5.0 support for multiple devices, increased storage and RAM, a faster single-core CPU ("9%"), and quicker charging via Type C. This appears to be the top non-Android 10-inch option available. Android versions may offer superior screen quality and audio but sacrifice storage, RAM, and build quality.
Just to note further, the Surface Go running in Windows S mode isn't an issue since it allows a permanent switch to regular mode without problems. Nonetheless, I'd skip the 4gb edition and focus on the 8gb version that I actually use.
Thank you for the response. I'm considering the Chuwi and will check out the Hi10x models. The only one I saw was the 'base' version.
Observe the pricing for the 8GB/128GB models at $549. Contrast that with a previous corporate used Surface Pro 4 and 5, which depreciate in value rapidly. I also found the Go and Windows experience on a 10-inch model to be quite frustrating, along with many applications not being well-suited for such a compact display.
Windows S Mode... on devices with 32GB and 64GB is quite bothersome. It isn't a simple fix or a straightforward conversion; it requires a complete reinstall taking over six hours. Afterward, you're left with an old Windows folder containing more than 15GB of storage that needs to be removed using special permissions.
Turning off Windows S mode is quick, under a minute. To return to S mode you’d need to restore from a backup. Switching off S mode doesn’t generate a Windows.old folder. The same applies for the Go; these guidelines are consistent.
View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=yout...X-LwZZVQT4
Regarding convenience, I favor the Surface Go over the iPad. The iPad is convenient, but she still enjoys borrowing the Go since its website doesn’t work on it.
Why not opt for an iPad? Windows and Android tablets simply don’t work with it, and the updated version is quite affordable.
Do you understand the reasons people choose Android and Windows devices?
Constant storage availability.
The ability to experiment and modify as you see fit.
The option to install any application you desire.
Cost.
Strong dislike for iTunes.
Apple products are decent when local storage isn't a concern, but they become expensive at 128GB, especially with the base models offering only 32GB and relying solely on cloud storage.