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Redmi launches its first-ever gaming laptop in China
Last updated on Aug 14, 2020, 06:30 pm
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Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched its first-ever gaming laptop in China. Dubbed as the Redmi G, the device comes with up to 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, a high refresh rate screen, and a chunky base that houses a sophisticated cooling system.
It is currently available for pre-orders in China and is slated to go on sale starting August 18.
Here's our roundup.
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Design and display
Redmi G: At a glance
![Redmi G: At a glance]( "Redmi G: At a glance")
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The Redmi G features a hefty-looking design with angular edges, a slim display lid, and a thick base. It is nearly 25mm thick and tips the scales at 2.5kg.
It bears a 16.1-inch full-HD (1920x1080 pixels) display with up to 144Hz refresh rate and support for DC dimming.
The laptop also gets a full-sized backlit keyboard, a multi-touch trackpad, and dual 2W speakers.
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Features
It also comes with a high-end cooling system
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The Redmi G has a sophisticated cooling setup that includes dual fans, four exhausts, three copper heat tubes, and a copper cooling module.
It also offers a bunch of I/O ports including two USB 3.2 Generation 2 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, a USB Type-C port, and a headphone jack.
On the connectivity front, it offers support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, Gigabit internet.
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Internals
Under the hood
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The Redmi G is powered by up to 10th-generation Intel Core i7-10750H processor, paired with 16GB of DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti GPU.
Under the hood, it packs a 55Wh battery that offers a claimed screen time of up to 5.5 hours. The laptop runs on Windows 10 Home edition.
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Key details
Pricing and availability
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The Redmi G starts at CNY 5,299 (roughly Rs. 57,000) for the base-end model with Intel Core i5-10200H chipset and 60Hz display, and goes up to CNY 6,999 (approximately Rs. 75,500) for the top-tier Core i7-10750H variant with 144Hz display.
As mentioned before, it is currently available for pre-ordering and will go on sale in China starting August 18.
