Xiaomi Notebook Pro 120G Review: Best Core i5 laptop of 2022 yet
Xiaomi changed the game in the midrange laptop segment back in 2020 with its Mi Notebook models. Good build quality, a great display, powerful specs, and reasonable prices were the reason all of us took Xiaomi laptops seriously. So did its rivals, who all have eventually upped the game in the sub-Rs. 90,000 space. This year, Xiaomi is back with the Xiaomi Notebook Pro 120G and there are some clever changes, all of which make this laptop the best Core i5 Windows PC to buy today!
No, I am not basing my opinion on its lucrative spec sheet only. It is seldom that we see a midrange laptop being pleasant to use and this Xiaomi Notebook Pro 120G is one of those rare ones. Starting at Rs. 69,999, this is a solid deal for someone looking for a Core i5 work laptop. However, the version with the NVIDIA MX550 GPU costing Rs. 74,999 is what makes it win our hearts. For someone seeking a solid all-rounder Windows laptop under Rs. 80,000, I cannot think of a better alternative.
Xiaomi loves to copy Apple and this time, we see the Xiaomi Notebook Pro 120G being a faithful re-creation of the MacBook Pro. Place an Apple sticker on the lid and people will be fooled easily! That's not bad in my opinion, considering the build quality as well as fit and finish is superb for a laptop costing Rs. 75,000. The matte metal body is lightweight and the silver colour only adds to the classy appeal. I also like the large trackpad and spacious QWERTY keyboard.
For those concerned with the ports, the Xiaomi Notebook Pro 120G gets a USB-Type A 3.1 Gen 1 port, a Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, a Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI 2.0b port, and a 3.5mm jack. The webcam sits in its conventional position, i.e., on the top bezel. Thankfully, the MacBook Air M2's notch is
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