Chuwi Hi8 Air, a dual-boot tablet PC with Windows and Android

Chuwi is a very dynamic Chinese company created in 2005. It specializes in the manufacture of tablets, such as the recent Chuwi HI9, and laptops such as the Chuwi Hi10 Pro; It also delights us with chargers, keyboards, and external batteries. Now the company seeks to attack market leaders Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi in their land. After the success of the Chuwi Hi8, which contributed to the popularity of the brand and improved the user experience thanks to the coexistence of dual operating systems (Android and Windows) on the same tablet. For them, Chuwi decided to launch a new updated model. His name is Chuwi Hi8 Air, which we had the chance to see live at CES 2018. Now we will have the opportunity to know more about it thanks to the review that we bring you next.

Chuwi Hi8 Air – Design

The Chuwi Hi8 Air is presented as the successor of the Chuwi Hi8 Pro but, when comparing the technical sheets of the 2 tablets, many differences are not noticed. What immediately comes to mind, however, is a redesign of the device: the Chinese company opted for a CNC-cut aluminum frame, which has a special gray/silver (and no longer white) finish, probably thinner and light than the previous model. The Hi8 Air maintains the concept of simplified appearance and eliminates the additional design elements to obtain a more flexible and compact form.

The body is really compact and easy to hold with one hand. It comes with dimensions of 20.8 x 12.27 x 0.8cm and a weight of only 312g, becoming relatively light, which will allow us to use it as if it were a smartphone. As for its interfaces, concerning the previous model, the rear camera has been moved centrally, and a speaker has been added at the bottom. It also comes with a micro USB port, micro HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack and an expandable memory card slot.

Chuwi Hi8 Air – Screen

In essence, the Chuwi Hi8 Air is the same as the Chuwi Hi8 Pro technical specifications: screen capacitive IPS 8 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:10. Also, the brightness of the panel is 400nits and it has 80% of the range of colors. The use of a fully laminated OGS screen makes the details of the image and color of Chuwi Hi8 Air closer to the real, as a result of excellent processing of details, edges, colors and other aspects. Finally, with an improved image and a more delicate color rendering, it offers a colorful and high definition visual experience.

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Chuwi Hi8 Air – Hardware

If we talk about the hardware that will make the Chuwi Hi8 Air, we have a quad-core processor based on the Intel Atom Cherry Trail x5-Z8350 with a clock frequency of 1.44 GHz (up to 1.92GHz in turbo mode). It also has a built-in graphics subsystem Intel HD Graphics @ 500MHz 8th generation, accompanied by 2GB of RAM and 32GB of memory eMMC ROM, the latter is expandable with microSD / TF cards of up to 128GB. All the above will make the visual experience much more fluid and optimal, in addition, if we attach the support of DirectX1 Special, this will make it even better.

Chuwi Hi8 Air – Operating system and connectivity

The Chuwi Hi8 Air will run with two operating systems configured for dual boot, the choice of use is depending on the user’s requirements. On the one hand, it comes with Windows 10 for users who use the tablet for work and productive applications; and Android 5.1 to take advantage of the thousands of applications in the Play Store, where we will find games and perform lighter activities such as browsing the Internet or watching some videos on YouTube.

If we talk about connectivity, we can mention that it mainly includes a Bluetooth 4.0 module and WiFi 802.11 in the b / g / n bands with a 2.4GHz network support. As we discussed earlier, it comes with a micro USB jack that will serve, mostly, as a charging port, a micro HDMI for video output (1080p) on an external display and a 3.5 mm audio connector for daily use of headphones. In turn, it has OTG function, which facilitates the connection with other devices. For its part, the package brings us a Bluetooth keyboard that will turn the tablet into a small notebook if we need it. 

Chuwi Hi8 Air – Camera

In the section of cameras, the Chuwi Hi8 Air is a tablet that is equipped with cameras composed of 2.0-megapixel sensors in the front and back. These will allow the user to take photos and casual videos, or make video calls to share with friends or family in real time.

Chuwi Hi8 Air – Battery

Last but not the least, the Hi8 Air comes equipped with a high capacity 4000mAh lithium polymer battery. So there is no need to worry about the duration of the energy, regardless of whether you are playing at home or traveling to a distant or nearby place. In fact, in the accessories included in the box, there is a 5V / 2A charger, which will allow the recharge of our device to be as fast as possible.

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Chuwi Hi8 Air – Specifications

Chuwi Hi8 Air – Availability and price

If we have aroused your interest in this tablet from Chuwi and you are thinking what the price of this product is and where you can buy it. Well, we have the excellent news that it is available on Gearbest online store at $ 149.99 (€ 120.04). However, to have even more options we also invite you to Banggood where you will find it for a slightly cheaper price at $ 148.99 (€ 120). To make your shopping experience easier and faster, below we leave the direct links to the pages.

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