Chuwi Pushes $449 UniBook With Intel Core 3 304 to Challenge Apple’s $699 MacBook Neo
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Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 24
Chuwi Pushes $449 UniBook With Intel Core 3 304 to Challenge Apple’s $699 MacBook Neo
2 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 24
Summary
$449 is the effective selling price Chuwi is touting for its 14-inch UniBook, undercutting Apple’s $699 MacBook Neo while positioning the Windows laptop as a value rival.
Intel’s new Core Series 3 304 chip powers the device with one performance core and four efficiency cores; cited PassMark results suggest performance can land near Apple’s A18 Pro despite the simpler setup.
The UniBook pairs that chip with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, a 1200p 16:10 IPS display and 256GB of storage, targeting the entry-level segment where component inflation has pushed up laptop prices.
Chuwi’s pitch comes after a 2026 processor-labeling controversy in which some CoreBook X and Plus units advertised with Ryzen 5 7430U chips were found to contain older 5500U parts, prompting an apology and refunds.
Other laptops using the same 304 chip are expected this fall, giving buyers wary of Chuwi’s track record more alternatives in the low-cost category.