How to know exactly the model of Xiaomi laptop: from sticker to hidden menus

Have you bought a Xiaomi laptop from your hands, lost your documents, or just forgotten its exact model? Without this information, it is difficult to find drivers, firmware or parts. Fortunately, you can identify a laptop model from Mi Notebook, RedmiBook or Xiaomi Book in at least 7 ways, from obvious to hidden. In this article, we will analyze each method with step-by-step instructions, nuances for different series and answer frequent questions.

Importantly, some things require a laptop to be turned on, others work even on a device that is turned off. If your Xiaomi doesn't start, start by physically inspecting the case, which is the most reliable method. For working devices, software tools will work that will show not only the model, but also the serial number, the BIOS version and other technical data.

We tested all of these methods on the Mi Notebook Pro 15.6" (2022), RedmiBook 14 II and Xiaomi Book S 12.4. " Instructions are universal and will be suitable for most of the brand's laptops released after 2018. If your model is older, please specify the details in the comments.

1. Inspection of the case: where to look for stickers with a model

The quickest way is to find a factory sticker, which is usually located in one of three places on Xiaomi laptops:

• 📦 Bottom cover - flip your laptop over and look at the center or corners. The sticker can be hidden under the rubber legs (take care to tuck them in).
• 🔋 Battery compartment – on some models (for example, Mi Notebook Air) the sticker is hidden under the removable cover.
• 📋 Box or documents – if the original packaging is retained, the model is listed on the barcode label.

On the sticker, look for lines that begin with:

• Model Name or Model No is the full name (e.g. MWDN22N1 for RedmiBook Pro 15 2022).
• S/N is the serial number (you can find the model by using Xiaomi support).
• P/N is the article for spare parts.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g. Xiaomi Book S), the sticker may be under the keyboard. Don't try to remove it yourself, this will void the warranty.

If the sticker is erased or missing, move on to the next way, Windows laptops will use a system utility, macOS or Linux will use a terminal.

2. System information in Windows: 3 ways

If the laptop is powered on and running Windows 10/11, you can learn the model through built-in tools, and we sorted the methods from the simplest to the more technical.

Method 1: System Information window

The most universal method:

1. Press Win + R, enter msinfo32 and press Enter.
2. In the window that opens, look for the lines: System model - full name (e.g. RedmiBook 16 (2023)).

Method 2: Command Prompt

For console fans:

wmic csproduct get name, identifyingnumber

In response:

• Name is a laptop model.
• IdentifyingNumber is the serial number.

Method 3: PowerShell

Alternative to the command line:

Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_ComputerSystem | Select-Object Model

If the model is To be filled by O.E.M., the drivers are not installed or the laptop is custom-built (for example, for corporate customers), in this case, use the BIOS method or the official Mi PC Suite utility.

Open up. msinfo32|Run the command line|Check out PowerShell|Install Mi. PC Suite (if necessary)-->

3. BIOS/UFI: How to find a model on a turned off laptop

If your laptop doesn't boot or you have Linux/macOS, you can find out the model through the BIOS, and this method works even without an operating system.

Instructions:

1. Turn off the laptop.
2. Turn it on and press F2 or Del multiple times (on some Xiaomi models, F12).
3. In the BIOS, go to the Main or System Information tab.
4. Look for the lines: Product Name – model (e.g. JYU4301CN for Mi Notebook Pro X 15) System Version – sometimes contains additional data.

On some Xiaomi laptops (e.g. RedmiBook 14) in the BIOS, the model can be displayed in RMBP-xx format, where xx is the generation code.

⚠️ Note: On laptops with UEFI (Most modern models instead of classical BIOS It's going to be a graphical interface. Look for a model in the System Info or Board section.

If the BIOS model is not specified or displayed in encrypted form (e.g. XMA1901), use the serial number to identify through Xiaomi support.

4. Xiaomi official utilities: Mi PC Suite and Mi Service Center

Xiaomi is making proprietary software for laptop diagnostics, and these tools not only show the model, but also check the condition of the iron, update the drivers.

Mi PC Suite

Download the utility from the official website and follow the steps:

1. Install and run the program.
2. Connect your laptop to the Internet (the utility checks for updates).
3. The main window in the Device section will display a model (e.g. RedmiBook 15 Pro 2023).

The Mi PC Suite not only shows the model, but also an accurate revision of the motherboard (for example, 1.0 or 2.1), which is critical when searching for parts.

Mi Service Center

For diagnostics and warranty services:

1. Download the utility from the support site.
2. Run it on behalf of the administrator.
3. Go to the System Info → Device Information section.

How to check by serial number:

1. Go to the Xiaomi support website.
2. Enter the serial number in the Check Warranty field.
3. The system will show the model, the date of production and the status of the guarantee.

Example of Xiaomi serial number decoding:

• M2104K19C: M is a brand (Mi Notebook). 2104 - April 2021. K19C is a model code (Mi Notebook Pro 14 2021).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi laptop serial numbers for the Chinese market (CN In the end, you may not be recognized on the global support site, in which case you use the Chinese version of the service (requires an interpreter).

7. Visual Identification: How to Distinguish Xiaomi Models

If no methods have worked, try to identify the model by external features. Xiaomi laptops have characteristic design features:

Additional features:

• 🔍 Related: RedmiBook often has HDMI 1.4. Mi Notebook Pro — HDMI 2.0 and Thunderbolt 4.
• 🎨 Color of the case: RedmiBook 14 II It comes in grey and silver. Mi Notebook Pro X is only dark gray (Space Gray).

If it is difficult to visually determine the model, take a picture:

• Logo on the cover (top and bottom).
• Keyboard (location of the Fn and Power keys).
• Side panel connectors.

Upload your photos to forums like 4PDA or MIUI Supergroups to help with identification.

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If you buy a laptop on AliExpress or an unofficial store, it may not match the model you're looking for. Always check by serial number or sticker!

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi laptops