A Closer Look - Outside

Wait, is that a MacBook? The Geekom X14 Pro isn't a carbon copy of Apple's machines, but its design definitely gives off Apple vibes. Still, it isn't quite as boxy or flat as a MacBook. It also misses the camera notch, which is a pro in my book.


Since I mentioned the webcam so early, let's talk about its capabilities and the overall privacy. It's a 1080p unit sitting above the screen, paired with an E-shutter on the right side. Personally, I prefer a physical shutter so you can actually see if the lens is blocked.


The bezels that surround the small color-rich panel are thin.


There is no facial recognition feature, but the power button doubles as a fingerprint reader for quick, password-free logins. Such a built-in scanner is a clean approach that saves space on the deck.


The laptop uses a precision-milled magnesium shell, and weighs just shy of 1 kg. Even more impressive: the thinnest part of the profile is only ~5.8 mm! Despite that, the build is solid. The thin lid feels rigid when twisted or pressed hard on purpose, and I can confirm that the same can be said about the main body.


The keyboard is comfortable enough for office work, school, or daily usage. If you are typing all day long, maybe this board isn't the best fit for your needs since the key travel is average. On the flip side, the feedback feels super nice. I like the large keycaps and the oversized escape and delete keys at the top corners of the deck. Half-sized up and down arrow keys are just something you have to live with on most 14-inchers.


The centered touchpad measures 120 × 71 mm. Its plastic Mylar surface feels almost glass-like. The precision is on point, and the clicks aren't loud - perfect!


Before we flip it over, that silver chassis—with its front lip and contrasting dark keys - really leans into the MacBook aesthetic.


Unlike the Apple products, this one has a ventilation grille on the bottom from which the cooling draws fresh air. The plate is also a home to grippy rubber feet and speaker cutouts.