Xiaomi Book Air 13 laptop launched in China, offers Core i5/ Core i7 processor

Xiaomi has launched its latest laptop in the form of Xiaomi Book Air 13 in China. The Xiaomi Book Air 13 is said to be the thinnest and lightest laptop the company has offered to date and is built with aluminum. The company offers Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors for the Xiaomi Book Air 13.

The Xiaomi Book Air 13 offers a 13.3-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2880 x 1800px, a refresh rate of 60Hz and an aspect ratio of 16:10. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3 along with Dolby Vision. In terms of sound, the Xiaomi Book Air 13 has Dolby Atmos stereo speakers. The company also offers a backlit keyboard.

Regarding the processor, users have the option of Core i7-1250U or Core i5-1230U processor. Users get 16GB of RAM along with 512GB of storage (SSD). While the i5 variant can go up to 4.4 GHz, the i7 variant can go up to 4.7 GHz. For cooling purposes, the laptop has an oversized VC heatsink. The presence of a super clear camera and dual microphones ensures that you are properly heard and seen during video calls.

When it comes to dimensions, the Book Air 13 weighs just 1.2kg and is 12mm thick. A single white color is offered on the laptop. A 58.3 Wh battery powers the laptop and supports 65W fast charging. Xiaomi claims that the laptop offers 12.3 hours of battery backup. The USB-C adapter supplied with the laptop provides 50 percent battery life in just 48 minutes. Connectivity options on the device include Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, thunderbolt connector, etc.

The laptop has a convertible hinge, and also offers touch screen and stylus support. The Xiaomi Book Air 13 is priced at CNY 5999 (about Rs 68,336) for the i5 variant while the i7 variant is priced at CNY 6999 (around Rs 79,753). It is not yet clear if the laptop will be launched in India as well as other markets.