Primux ioxbook 1402f, a laptop at a heart attack price [REVIEW]

We are at the time when curiously fewer laptops are being sold than ever, at least if we take into account the potential market. So is, the sale of this type of device is being strongly affected by the growth of 2-in-1Those computers that are tablets at the same time and that allow us to consume content in the most comfortable and fast way. That is why innovation makes much more sense than ever.

Now is when brands specializing in products Low cost They are succeeding in sales, so much so that they have joined the manufacture of devices with interesting characteristics without abandoning the design. Today we are going to present you a laptop designed for those who give a basic use to the PC without giving up design, lightness and autonomy, the Primux ioxbook 1402f.

As always, we are going to analyze each of the differentiating aspects of this type of product, one by one, so the index can probably become an interesting help to direct you directly to that part of the analysis that interests you the most. Without further ado, let's proceed with the comprehensive review of the Primux ioxbook 1402f, so don't miss a detail.

Materials and design, one of lime and the other of sand

We are going to start with one of the most differentiating sections. When we see the ioxbook 1402f in the photographs its design draws our attention, although we will quickly realize that It looks a lot like Apple's MacBook Air. They do not hesitate to recognize the design, however, it has slight differences, both in materials and in real definition. However, we cannot forget that whether it looks like the MacBook Air or not, it is a visually quite attractive device to look at.

It is made entirely of plastic, this undoubtedly gives it a plus of lightness, and a negative point in terms of resistance. Obviously any impact can cause breakage or deformation, but this is where for the first time we are going to take into account that this laptop exceeds 200 euros by very little. Definitely outer materials are sufficient, since plastic is a manufacturing material that we can find in many other laptops that cost up to four times more, such as those usually offered by renowned firms HP and Asus, which does not detract from quality, in fact there are many users who prefer it. We have dimensions of 344 x 220 x 18,2 millimeters and a total weight of 1Kg with 275 grams.

The keyboard, once again the one to be expected, the keys stick out in the same style as on Apple computers, without being backlit. They are a bit tough and dance a bit, but they are not insufficient. In fact, another surprising section is that it does not suffer from too many vibrations on the screen when writing. Sober design with the Primux logo on the lidWhile the right side is for the USB and the charging port accompanied by a microSD card reader, we also have one more USB on the other side, the 3,5-millimeter Jack and a miniHDMI port.

Technical characteristics and performance

We have as a processor to the well-known Intel AtomZ Z8350 quad-core and offering a clock speed of up to 1,92GHz, a well-known processor among Netbooks, that is, laptops that are clearly designed for the most basic tasks such as office automation, the Office package or consuming multimedia content. It is accompanied by 2GB of RAM, From my point of view the most determining factor, these 2GB of RAM memory will clearly limit our options, you will undoubtedly have to perform the most basic tasks, surf the internet and a little more. No doubt that including 4GB of RAM memory would have placed this laptop in a good place and it would not have increased the PVP too much, that taking into account the current one, they should have at least included the option.

The graphics performance is very clear, we are going to find the default Intel graphics, at least the manufacturer has not given any further information, so we can assume that the processor will take all the work ... what does this mean? Well, effectively we will be able to consume audiovisual content in FullHD, but we will completely forget about graphic editing tasks beyond the simple applications that Windows 10 offers us, even limitations in the face of some other native content. Once again, it is clear to us where this laptop stands.

Screen and autonomy

We have as screen a 14,1 inch panelWithout a doubt, it is a good combination that in a panoramic ratio will allow us to enjoy and navigate without complications. This panel is AF, We could miss IPS technology, but once again we must bear in mind that many more expensive laptops do not have IPS panels either (an IPS panel is perfectly seen from different angles, an AF panel is preferably located in front of the laptop) . In fact, the AF panel is quite common in all laptop manufacturers. The brightness that the screen shows is sufficient in the use that we have given it, and surprisingly it is accompanied by a resolution 1920 x 1080, that is, Full HD. We can enjoy watching movies on it a lot without any problem, as well as squeeze streaming services like Netflix that also offers Full HD quality.

Once again, the RAM memory leaves us a bit hesitant considering that we find a resolution like this. Meanwhile, Primux informs us in the box that we have 10.000 mAh of battery, which supposedly offers us up to 10 hours of autonomy. In the use tests we have not reached such high utility, but we have easily reached 7 hours of basic use, although it really is the only one that the hardware allows you to have. Ideal for example for a full day of University taking notes, you will be able to use it without missing the cable at all.

Connectivity and storage

We start with connectivity, we will be able to enjoy Bluetooth 4.0, quite basic for certain file transfers or connecting it to multimedia devices, that is why we say that as a home laptop it can be more than enough, for example to play audiovisual content or manage the demotic of our house, with this price it is attractive to enjoy in the TV of the most common streaming providers. Similarly we have 802.11 WiFi b / g / nWe do not have AC, that is, access to the 5GHz band so common in fiber optic users, but more than enough to navigate, we have managed to get up to 150Mbps of speed. Also mention its VGA webcam.

On the sides we have two USBs, a USB 2.0 and a fast file transfer 3.0. Perhaps it would have been interesting (and not more expensive) to include some USB-C, since this would allow access to outdoors, and thus save for example the miniHDMI, cable that most users do not have and will be forced to buy (the same as buying a USB-C adapter). In the same way we have an audio output 3,5 mm jack where to connect headphones. We leave the most surprising thing for the end, a slot where we can put our card microSD up to 128GB, this assures us that despite having only 32GB flash memory, we will be able to expand the total storage to almost 160GB.

Experience using the ioxbook 1402f

We reiterate that we find a laptop with a very low cost and that from my point of view is highly interesting. In fact, Most of its "flaws" seem understandable to me considering the little more than 200 euros it costsHowever, there is a defect that I cannot understand, and that is that the 2GB of RAM memory is extremely short. Although it is true, in the habitual use that we have given of consuming multimedia content, browsing and processing texts it has been defended without any problem, perhaps the fact that its scarce 32GB of memory is in flash helps the information to move from fairly light shape. By this we mean that the porattil is more than enough for a student or as a home management center, as long as we don't ask for too many frills. Once again, we remember that the stars of the review are awarded in relation to the QUALITY-PRICE of the product.

Regarding the materials, the plastic added to its design make it attractive, in fact it does not look at all like a 200 euro laptop, at least until we touch its trackpad. It is quite large in size, however about 25% of the upper area is totally decorative in terms of pressing the button (not for scrolling). However, as a laptop for a young student, if we basically want to recommend it for an older person or for a student who needs it as a tool, we will not find a rival with a similar price. If you are looking for something else, don't forget, we have 2GB of RAM.

You can get this laptop on the official page from 212 euros in this LINK or on Amazon for 210 euros in this LINK.

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