XNQ Gmibook (i5-1038NG7, 16GB, 512GB)
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Updated July 2026

XNQ Gmibook (i5-1038NG7, 16GB, 512GB)

XNQ · Gmibook (i5-1038NG7, 16GB, 512GB) · 2020
$617 – $682
approximate range, US street price
Researcher SelvaScore
6 / 100
#1736 of 1739 ranked for this lens
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Weight 3.63 kg
Battery 9.0 hr
Display 18.5" 1920x1080
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB

SelvaScore breakdown for Researchers

What Researchers need from a laptop, and where this one lands. These SelvaScores change with the use case lens you choose.

  • 47
    Single-Core Speed Single-Thread Velocity
    How fast the CPU handles everyday tasks like opening apps, browsing, and quick calculations. Single-core IPC × clock speed; measured via Cinebench R23/R24 1T and Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 42
    System Memory RAM Capacity
    How much RAM the laptop has for running apps, browser tabs, and background processes simultaneously. Total installed DRAM capacity in GB; determines multi-application concurrency ceiling.
  • 40
    Multi-Core Performance Multi-Thread Scalability
    How fast the CPU handles heavy multi-tasking, video exports, and compilation workloads. Sustained multi-threaded CPU performance under thermal limits; measured via Cinebench nT.
  • 39
    Storage Space Storage Capacity
    How much internal storage is available for files, apps, and media. Total installed NVMe/SSD capacity in GB; excludes external or expandable storage.
  • 61
    Battery Life Autonomous Runtime
    How long the laptop lasts on a single charge during typical everyday use. Runtime under mixed workload normalized to battery capacity and platform power draw.
  • 13
    Storage Speed Storage Throughput
    How fast the internal drive reads and writes — affects boot times, file transfers, and game load times. Sequential read/write speeds in MB/s for the primary NVMe SSD; PCIe 4.0 vs 3.0 tier distinction.
  • 39
    Memory Speed RAM Bandwidth Velocity
    How fast the system memory moves data — matters for heavy multi-tasking and integrated GPU performance. Effective DRAM throughput in GB/s; determined by memory type (DDR5/LPDDR5X), speed, and channel configuration.
  • 41
    Display Brightness Photometric Luminance
    How bright the screen gets — higher is better for outdoor use or sunny rooms. Peak sustained brightness in nits (cd/m²) under SDR full-screen conditions.

Objective profile of the laptop

How this laptop performs, regardless of the use case lens you choose. The same ten objective ratings for every buyer.

GraphicsGPU 40
Handles the visual heavy lifting: gaming, video editing, and anything 3D or design-related.Dedicated graphics performance for real-time 3D, GPU-accelerated rendering, and video encode/decode.
PerformanceCPU 44
How quickly the laptop opens apps, switches between them, and powers through demanding work.CPU performance across single-thread latency, multi-core processing power, and thermally sustained load.
ScreenDisplay 50
How clearly small text reads when you have several documents and windows open side by side.Resolution and pixel density for sharp text and screen space across several open windows.
MemoryRAM 42
Whether you can keep dozens of tabs, PDFs, and documents open at once without them reloading or slowing down.RAM capacity to hold many tabs, PDFs, and documents in memory, with bandwidth for smooth switching.
StorageStorage 29
How much room there is for large research databases, document collections, and reference files.Storage capacity for large research databases, document collections, and reference libraries.
PortsConnectivity 57
How easily it connects your devices and how dependably it holds Wi-Fi on crowded campus networks.Port selection and Wi-Fi standard, especially wireless reliability on congested campus networks.
SoundMultimedia 43
How good the speakers, webcam, and microphone are for calls, streaming, and watching video.Speaker output, webcam quality, and microphone capability for conferencing and media playback.
KeyboardInput 49
How nice the keyboard is to type on and how smooth and accurate the trackpad is.Keyboard key travel and feedback, plus trackpad size and tracking accuracy for typing and navigation.
MobilityMobility 41
How comfortable it is to carry around campus and how long it runs between charges.Portability and battery runtime for carrying between classes and the hours of use between charges.
BuildChassis 27
How sturdy it is for being carried in a backpack every day and handling campus wear and tear.Structural rigidity and build durability for daily backpack transport and campus handling.

How it ranks in every lens

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Balanced
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Daily Driver
13
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Remote Worker
13
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Digital Nomad
14
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Family Hub
36
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Casual Gamer
14
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Gaming
40
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AAA Gamer
43
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Esports
20
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Streamer
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Sleeper
5
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Strategy / Simulation
36
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Student
21
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STEM Student
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Campus Commuter
14
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Digital Note Taker
13
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Researcher
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Multimedia
10
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Creator
11
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Video Editor
13
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3D Artist
34
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Audio Engineer
13
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Visualist
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Social Media Creator
9
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Workstation
38
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CAD / BIM
44
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Full-Stack Dev
11
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Financial Analyst
50
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Field Engineer
21
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AI / ML
40
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Technical profile

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Processor & Graphics
ProcessorCore i5-1038NG7
GraphicsIris Plus Graphics G7
Display
Display18.5" 1920x1080
Memory & Storage
Memory16 GB
Storage512 GB
Software & Battery
OSWindows
Battery9.0 hr
Weight3.63 kg
Processor
CPUCore i5-1038NG7 · 4c · Class U · Gen 10
Graphics
GPUIris Plus Graphics G7
Display
Screen18.5" · 1920x1080 · IPS
Color gamutother
Memory
RAM16 GB DDR4
Storage
Capacity512 GB
TypeSATA SSD
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
HDMIYes
EthernetYes
Build & chassis
MaterialUnknown
Form factorClamshell
Weight3.63 kg
Battery & power
Battery9.0 hr (77 Wh)
Input
Backlit keyboardYes
Software
OSWindows

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