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Chuwi CoreBook Air 226V Launches with Intel Core Ultra 5 and Thunderbolt 4

Simon Ellis 2 min read

Chuwi launches CoreBook Air 226V with Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, 14-inch 90 Hz display, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E. Pre-order at $859, ships May 21.

Chuwi CoreBook Air 226V Launches with Intel Core Ultra 5 and Thunderbolt 4
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Chuwi has launched the CoreBook Air 226V, a thin and light laptop powered by an Core Ultra 5 226V processor. The system comes with 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 512 GB SSD. The SSD is replaceable via an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe 4.0, though the pre-installed drive uses PCIe 3.0.

Intel Core Ultra 5 powers the new Chuwi laptop

The laptop features a 14-inch IPS display with a 2880×1800 resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate. It includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports that support USB PD charging, monitor connections, and external graphics cards. Additional ports include one USB 3.2 Gen 2, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0, HDMI 2.0, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Wireless connectivity is handled by Wi-Fi 6E, and a 2 MP webcam is built in. The chassis measures 312.9 x 22.5 x 16.8 mm and weighs about 1 kg.

Specifications

  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
  • RAM: 16 GB LPDDR5X
  • Storage: 512 GB SSD (PCIe 3.0, M.2 2280 slot supports PCIe 4.0)
  • Display: 14-inch IPS, 2880×1800, 90 Hz
  • Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm audio
Chuwi CoreBook Air 226V laptop with Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
The CoreBook Air 226V features a 14-inch 2880×1800 IPS display.

The CoreBook Air 226V is available for pre-order at 859 USD (about $859). Shipping is expected to begin on May 21.

The CoreBook Air 226V is positioned as an alternative to the MacBook Air, offering an Intel-based configuration with Thunderbolt 4 support. Chuwi has not confirmed any additional configurations or future availability in other regions.

Source: NotebookCheck

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