For those unaware, Xiaomi is not just in the business of mobile phones. It has a dedicated lineup for laptops as well. Upon closer examination of Xiaomi’s laptop lineup, it becomes evident that most models offer exceptional value for their specifications. The Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen Edition is no different in this aspect.
As per the official announcement, the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen features an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU. This APU features RDNA 3 iGPU (internal Graphics Unit), which is more than good enough for regular gaming. And as the CPU utilizes AMD Zen 4 architecture, you get great CPU performance too.
What’s more important is that the RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen is priced under $1000. In comparison, laptops with similar specs will easily cost you over $1000. So, it goes without saying that Xiaomi has done an incredible job with this laptop.
Main Highlights of the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen Edition
Last year, Xiaomi brought out the RedmiBook Pro 15 with both Intel and AMD configurations. The Intel model came with 12th Gen CPUs, while the AMD version featured Ryzen 6000 processors. This year, Xiaomi has updated the configuration and brought out up-to-date hardware for the Ryzen version.
CPU and GPU
In terms of specifications, the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU. It is a model from AMD’s Phonenix lineup, and it features eight cores and 16 threads. That’s more than enough to run all your modern applications and games.
Moreover, as the new RedmiBook Pro 15 APU is based on Zen 4 architecture, you can expect to see efficient performance across the board. This high-efficiency trait of APU will let you get more runtime while the laptop is not plugged into the wall.
Other than that, the CPU features 8M of L2 and 16MB of L3 cache. And the processor can clock up to 5.1 GHz, which is on par in terms of high-end CPU specifications.
When it comes to the GPU, the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen Edition features a Radeon 780M. This iGPU comes with RDNA 3 architecture and packs 12 compute units. It runs at 2700 MHz clock speed too. You might have already seen the benchmark scores of this iGPU.
But if you did not, the AMD Radeon 780M offers great performance in gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. It gets 2910 points in the 3DMark Time Spy Graphics test. So, expect to get smooth performance out of the laptop.
Design and Build
The new Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzne Edition boasts a CNC aluminum frame, and it features a very sleek design. For a laptop that’s packed with high-end hardware, it is extremely slim and lightweight. This premium build is definitely a standout feature for this laptop.
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Display of the RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen Edition
When it comes to the display, RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen comes with a 15-inch panel. This screen boasts a 3.2K resolution, which assures crisp and clear images. Its higher resolution also means that you can view all the details of content and games with greater details and clarity.
Moreover, the display features a 120Hz refresh rate, which is pretty important for competitive games. A high refresh rate screen offers a better response rate. However, I would have loved to see 144Hz instead of 120Hz on the Redmibook Pro 15. It would have made the laptop an even better pick for gamers.
I/O Ports and Battery
Although Xiaomi did not offer detailed information about the I/O ports of the new RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen Edition, the pictures hint that it will be the same as the last year’s model. That means you will get a good number of USB ports and necessary wired connectivity options. To be exact, the last year’s model featured 2x USB 3.2 ports, 1x USB 2.0 port, 1x HDMI 1.4 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, an ethernet port, and finally, a microSD card slot.
The same thing applies to the battery of the new RedmiBook Pro 15. Xiaomi did not give any information regarding it. But even if it has the same battery as the last year’s model, you should get a decent battery life out of it. After all, Ryzen 7000 series APUs are more efficient than the previous Ryzen 6000 series. And if you are wondering, the last model could offer up to 10 hours of runtime with a full charge.
Pricing and Availability of the New RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen Edition
The last year’s Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro 15 debuted at around USD 700. And for this year, Xiaomi plans to keep the price range pretty similar. In terms of availability, Xiaomi said that the laptops will officially hit the shelves on the 19th of July.
And as the last laptop was available in the global market, we can expect to see the new one getting a global availability too.
So, if you are looking to get a new laptop, I would definitely suggest keeping the new RedmiBook Pro 15 under your radar. It is a great laptop for the price, and it even comes with better specs than other laptops within the same price range. Xiaomi has indeed done a very good job with the new model.