Affordable 14-inch laptop launches with Intel processors and 13-hour battery life

Infinix has announced the XBook 14 Neo on Instagram, adding a lightweight laptop for everyday use to its lineup.

Its slim design and lightweight build put it in a similar category to Apple's MacBook Neo, which we reviewed, although the two laptops target different price ranges.

The Infinix laptop features a 14-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It offers 300 nits of peak brightness and covers 45% of the NTSC color space. The hinge opens up to 180 degrees, allowing the screen to lie flat on a desk when sharing content with someone sitting across from the user.

Infinix offers the XBook 14 Neo with either an Intel Core i3-1315U or a Core i5-1335U processor. Both configurations come with 8GB of DDR4 RAM, while SSD capacity varies between 256GB and 512GB. The laptop uses Infinix's IceStorm 4.0 cooling system and has Economic and Boost performance modes, which users can switch between using the Fn + O shortcut.

The new model joins the company's XBook B15, which features a larger 15.6-inch display, an AMD Ryzen 5 7430U processor and 16GB of RAM. The XBook 14 Neo is more compact, but both of its configurations come with half as much memory.

The chassis combines an aluminum alloy top cover with a carbon fiber base. It measures 17.4mm (0.68 inches) thick and weighs 1.2kg (2.65lb). Infinix says it has been tested to the US MIL-STD-810H standard for resistance to conditions such as temperature extremes, low pressure and mechanical shock.

The 55Wh battery can last up to 13 hours on a charge, according to Infinix. The laptop supports 65W USB-C charging and comes with a compatible charger. It has two USB-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one USB 2.0 port, HDMI, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a Kensington lock slot. One USB-C port supports full functionality, while the other is limited to data transfer.

The laptop has a backlit keyboard with two brightness levels and a 720p webcam. A physical switch lets users turn off the camera and microphone for privacy. It also has two DTS speakers, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. The laptop runs Windows 11 25H2 and comes with the Folax AI assistant.

Infinix also includes its PC Connection software, which links compatible phones, tablets and laptops. It supports screen mirroring, file transfers, shared clipboard access and keyboard and mouse control across connected devices. Compatible tablets can also serve as a second display.

The Xiaomi RedmiBook 14 (2025), which we reviewed, offers a sharper 2.8K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also has a higher memory capacity in the tested configuration, making it a more suitable option for users who need more RAM.

Infinix lists Twilight Purple, Shadow Blue, Sonic Yellow and Volcano Grey among the available colors.

Pricing and availability

The Infinix XBook 14 Neo is available in Malaysia, with prices starting at RM2,199 (around $542) for the Core i3 model with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. The Core i5 version with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD costs RM2,699 (around $665).