Hey Chaps! What laptop are you using right now... and reckon you'll upgrade any time soon? UPDATE: it seems MB X Pro does support TB3, just not 'officially'
I bought the matebook x pro in 2018 when it got out, and I can say it's the best laptop I ever got. It's still the same design on todays model, a proof that they were well in advance on the design front. The only thing that would make me buy a new one today is the battery that is starting to die pretty quickly after 2+ years of use. I'm not a heavy webcam user, so I love that it's hidden in the keyboard. It allows for an incredibly thin bezel for this 3:2 screen. Again... it has crazy good design, usb A + 2 Usb C, and great performance and incredible screen. It even came with a USB dongle for additional port selection. In 2018, i got it for 1750$ CAD for the top spec model (i7, 16gb ram, 512 gb fast ssd), which is around 1200$ USD. The price increased a lot today, but anyway at the time it was incredible value for the money, and I think it still is even with the increase!
Yeah Notebookcheck writes "From a technical point of view the front USB-C port supports all Thunderbolt 3 features, it’s just that Huawei decided not to purchase a license for its 2020 model and thus cannot display the Thunderbolt name or symbol on this device."
I can confirm: my matebook xpro 2020 is able to video output on both the type C ports and, while connected via the usb type c to the monitor, battery charges.
@@melaniesaavedra7872 It depends much from the temperature of the environment where you are planning to use it. In my case, I bought the Matebook X Pro in August. At first, the fan was almost always on, at the point that I was planning to return it. But, by the end of September, I noticed that the fan went off most the time and the notebook was really quiet: quietness is really important to me, as I bought and use it for working from home, because of the coronavirus problems you all know. What had changed from August to September was not the way I was using it, but the environmental temperature of my room, which had decreased from 25-27°C in August, to 22-23°C of September. Now, It’s about 18-20°C and the notebook is quiet for most of the time when I use it for working, which comprises reading and writing documents almost all the time. Otherwise, I also use it for watching videos and stream films, connecting it to an external monitor using the usb type C cable (which I find being much more convenient than the hdmi connection): during these use scenarios, the fan goes on and becomes more audible, although it’s almost never annoying. BTW, when I watch videos or films, I found myself wearing headphones. Sometimes I also play games: in this case, the fan runs much more faster and becomes strongly audible. Anyway, overall I think It’s a good notebook, both for work and play. The display is really good and my eyes don’t strain, even after long use sessions. It’s also educate enough to be quiet and to not disturb while I’m working. Another aspect I’m really enjoying, is that it’s also a really dependable companion: among work and play, it runs for over 12 hours per day, and it works really well all the time, always as expected. Finally, I really have appreciated that the Huawey's Windows installation is a plain one, without bloatware. While the Huawey tool, the only one I found being pre-installed, It’s really well done and useful to maintain updated the notebook and, perhaps the most important thing, to limit the battery charge while the notebook is power connected: in this way, battery's lifespan should improve. Last but not least, Linux runs really well on it. Hope this helps.
I bought the matebook 14 n it came with a free tablet. Exceptional value and amazing performance. Previously had macbook pro 13 and this is way better with propper cooling
@@videotree6605 check on Huawei site should tell you what stores they do it in Italy or just order from them direct the deal finished on 20th October might have some other deals on now
Sithu Aung does it even make sense? I still use an old 2010 Macbooks glass touchpad... not pressure sensitive, but still much better than the regular, small plastic ones
@@harrison00xXx A lot of ultrabooks nowadays have a very good trackpad but because of its mechanical click mechanism, its clicking feel is not as good as macbooks. In terms of accuracy, I think it is on par with macbooks (like surface devices and xps).
Sithu Aung yeah the last 2-4 years the other notebook producing companies kept up very well, even a 500$ convertible i bought for my mum got already a pretty nice glass touchpad, but the keyboard isnt that impressive (and not backlit, something she wanted but it wasnt worth the higher price) still the much newer hardware makes out of my 2010MBP a slow turtle and even the battery runtime, thanks to Vega3 and Ryzen U-CPU is already much ahead of my macs one. But hey 9 years difference. However as i saw the price of this huawei stuff i was impressed... i really though this is a cheap option for thin and light notebooks, but they also oriented on „Mac-prices“ since its a little bit of a MacBook Air/non Pro copy at least the hardware and quality is decent, thats why i bought 10 years ago a MacBook Pro which was an absolute perfect choice - it lasted long and it was the best combination of computing-power, weight, battery runtime and robustness. Times changed, and despite newer Macs are so far away from „special“ already in barely every point... the prices even rised I would have even paid the MBP16s price... but only with real „Pro“ capabilities like user replaceable battery, SSD, probably also RAM. Luckily my 2010 fits this demands thats why im still on an old mac and i love it (despite the fact it barely runs any game from 2012 or newer, theres the RTX notebook for)
Hey Chap, I have a 2019 Matebook D 14" and I love it, especially the keyboard. I will never buy the 2020 Matebook 14 because of the pop up camera which is a horrible choice by Huawei. I am a teacher and due to Covid-19 I teach very often on line and I guess the upper camera is much better.
@@OpinionatedLumber or even use the smartphone's rear camera but of course, it is not ideal for those who frequently make calls. Due to the more compact design and camera position, I went for 2020 matebook 13.
I bought an external camera, and I use the embedded one just for fast calls. Anywat, the camera on the screen bezels is a better choice. But if I have to decide between a 3:2 screen and a bezel embedded camera, I prefer much more the former.
These are 3 laptops that I would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat if what they wanted was productivity use such as internet browsing and working with ms office packages. I personally use the Matebook x pro 2018 model, and I still have almost no complaints (wish the screen was matte instead of gloss finish because it may cause some problems with viewing when there is indirect light). As for battery life, when connected to the internet I can still get around 7 to 8 hours, however in airplane mode I am actually able to get up to 13 hours sometimes depending on what I use it for. Also, these are great for any programmers looking to upgrade cos they can handle multiple development environments easily. I personally have around 5 virtual machines within mine, and the laptop is able to run 2 or more of them simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
Got the matebook 14 intel i5 11th gen. Amazing screen and excellent build quality. Super premium without burning a hole in your pocket. At least in my country.
My personal and honest opinion - Huawei make some of the best laptops on the marker right now. I've been using my Mateboox X Pro (2018) for more than 2 years now and honestly speaking it is the best laptop I've ever had for both portability and my daily tasks which consist of office work, photo editing and browsing as well as light gaming every now and then. Design and overall quality turned out to be of very high standard. My MTBXP has Thunderbold 3 but I have never used it so can't speak on that. Speakers are great, screen is fantastic. Camera angle isn't an issue as I'm mainly using my laptop on the laptop stand (by the way, I highly recommend to get one, your back and eyes won't lie) which gives it a better view. Absolutely love it. 2 years on and it still keeps heads turning.
@@olumideaanu5403 Hi, I have that laptop, I am very picky person in terms of screen quality and i do not think Huawei is going to be good compare with others manufacture like HP, Dell or Apple but i risk it because of the price and free tablet and some discount so i bought it. The screen quality is top notch colour is very accurate as well. i have macbook pro 16in 2019 model as well. i compare with that screen not much different i was surprise about that. Good enough brightness a little bit less than macbook pro. the sound is just ok not too good not too bad. downward speaker so it need to have open space. speed is fantastic can play gta 5 no problem. for less than £1000 can't go wrong.
@@ysahli i bought it a month ago the ryzen 7 one. I regularly write code on vs code, IntelliJ. I run virtualization and it runs great. Would recommend it.
It's just the smartphones and 5G that is affected, but the US is easing the ban now on smartphones and way more. If Biden wins, hopefully Biden will end it all 💪
I managed to pick up the mate book 14 2020 accompanied with their new X series speaker worth £200 for all together £650 using a student discount. Cannot fault Huawei's value for money. After watching you're review I feel very happy with my purchase. Great vid!!
@@ImSamiPvP yeah 1 year warranty not ideal. And yeah ofc mate it's a student discount so if you have a freind or family member on unidays ask them to search Huawei to give you a code for 10%👌
I have the matebook 14 and its am amzing laptop. I got the Ryzen 5 version as I didnt need the more powerful spec but I can say it works well and all the windows updates are as normal. They keyboard is amazing. The 14 is smaller in footprint but the screen is great. Was comparing it to the dell xps 13 and considering the huawei is £749.99 and the dell was £1300 its a decent saving.
@@aidenjbass I have not had a look. I am happy with the 256gb as all of my work is stored online. I woudl assume you can but if you give huawei a call they will help. The call centre was really helpful when I called them
I have just bought the 14 with the Ryzen 7 for around 780 euros I think it was and at 60 years old I have had a few laptops in my time for work reasons. The notebook is in my view one of the best I have ever had and am very pleased with it's performance, screen aspect ratio makes it ideal for creating and using documents. good for editing videos, great to type on and a massive battery life. Well worth every Euro.
I just love the 45 watt Ryzen 4600h in the Matebook 14. Though these are thin and lights in form it's a real asset. When the graft of a day's work is done in a spot of gaming is a great way to unwind. To Work, media, social networks, photo editing and light gaming all for just a deuse over 700 quid is a great deal. It has a great metal build, 2k touch screen, fast charging too and the speakers are reasonable too.I can't think of any other laptop in this price range that comes close to the quality of a Matebook 14 2020
It is highly likely that you are gonna get to a million subs by the end of this year-Lets all try hard and do it for him-come on techchap good video btw-🙂......
So your "criticism" doesn't include the fact that the matebook x pro still comes with the mx250 15W, while the MX450 25W is already out? It also comes with that 10510u, not even with the new 1165G7? What about the fact that it has passive cooling? No heatpipe is directly connected to the fan exhaust part, and as a result, the cpu's power limits are too low because otherwise it would've gotten too hot. That 10510U doesn't even come close to its full potential. While the Matebook 14's cooling is way better and more capable, its power limits are still a bit lower than expected but its performance is great nevertheless, considering its portability. Also, it is worth me mentioning that the Matebook 14's trackpad is actually plastic, not glass. Also, something very important is the fact that the screens are annoyingly reflective. Not that XPS' and macbooks' "anti-reflective" glossy screens are effective (let's be honest, they aren't), but If you happen to be in even a moderately-bright environment, you won't really be able to look at the screen without raising the brightness to at least 400nits or without closing the lid to
But technically.. it doesn't matter. Because the mx250/350/450 are meh. Waste of power and space tbh. Better off getting a proper laptop for editing videos.
9:09 I love how you look at the laptops like a proud dad. They look great tho. Especially that Matebook X. I'm waiting to see what Apple's new MacBooks are gonna be like. I've been using a MacBook Retina 12' for about two years now. Huawei have clearly taken inspiration exactly from this one when it comes to the X. The MacBook is underpowered, but still lighter tho, at under 1kg. That's by far my favourite thing about it.
We got a pre order in my country for the Matebook 14(4600h 16gbram touch screen) for 1000 euro + gift smartphone Hauwei noVa 5t(price new approx 260euro). Do you think I should go for it?
@@konstantinosvakouftsis4086 δεν ήρθε ακόμα τώρα με κοβιντ δεν ξέρω πόσο θα αργήσει... Οθόνη αφής δεν έχει στην Ελλάδα από όσο ξέρω.. Έρχεται μόνο η 4600H έκδοση που δεν έχει αφή.. Και γω και για προγραμματισμό το θέλω
hi, i bought matebook 14 2021, i7. but the device has slowness and sound, it seems to be struggling. although I haven't used it yet. Is it possible that there is a problem with the computer? because I thought that a computer with this feature and liked should be faster. I will be very happy if you answer. thanks..
Nice comparison! Even though Huawei states a brightness of only 300 nits for the Matebook 14 a couple of reviews claim that it's around 385 nits.. so definitely not bad at all! Backlight bleed is another story though, but I guess recent mid-tier panels are just poor in general in that regard. e: typo
Hi mate, i have just purchased the matebook 14 AMD 2020. I noticed that when i plugged in the i USB C charger. The charger plug clicks in tight and is connected firm and laptop charges fine. But there seems to be quite a bit of flexibility to the port. I can wobble the USBC connector up down whilst in the port around 4mm. Is this normal? Do you get this on yours ? It seems really strange, is mine a faulty batch ? Your input would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for your videos! I'm really stuck between choosing either the Matebook 14 Ryzen 5 vs the 13 Ryzen 7 or Intel I7. Last laptop is a Lenovo Z580 so I know anything I get will more than do the job by comparison. Will be general use, some light gaming, photo editing. Any thoughts?
OK so I've been making so much research and got so frustrated. So the matebook 14 price is nice but I don't know which is the best option for it. Like I thought about it and was like 16gb ram and ryzen 5 so it can stay budget friendly but do you have any thoughts or advice on it. Thx
Hi bud. I don't really follow all these tech videos but I subscribed to you just because you seem so cheerful when talking. I could just hear you all day long.
Except for the location of the webcam, which fortunately is not a deal breaker for me, the Matebook 14 is everything I wanted from a new laptop. Ryzen 5 ( I don't even need the highest specs), 16GB RAM, bright 3:2 screen with good sRGB coverage. Really I don't think I am asking for much but this is the only AMD laptop that fulfills it. Most other release just simply have poor screens.
I didn't even consider the 14, I only looked at X and 13 before ... I'm a uni student and would mostly need it for PowerPoint and word for papers, also the occasional sims 4 game lol and I do some coding on the side and also run an online business. I have a tv so won't be watching a lot of shows on there, but maybe youtube sometimes, and obviously lots of zoom video calls with online learning (I don't mind the weird camera placement). I also use my iPad for note taking in uni, so the notebook won't be travelling with me a lot but rather stay at my desk or be used in the library. I'm willing to invest the 1k as I hope to carry this thru my last year of my bachelor and also the upcoming 2 yr master programme and maybe my work experience afterwards- what would you guys suggest I buy? From what Im seeing the difference between X and X pro so I'd go for the X, however the 14 does seem interesting for me, is it worth buying something on a smaller budget, or should I invest a bit more and hope for better performance? Do I even need better performance, now that I basically only use it to type and videochst?
I have a huawei phone and thats the key buying point for me, otherwise I would also consider HP, lenovo and acer. MacBooks aren't interesting for me tbh, I love windows
Which one is better MateBook 14 intel or MateBook 14 AMD Ryzen? I just want to buy that product only but have little bit confusion about in this processors. Help to choose best one for long-lasting better performance.
Im so confused my matebook x (not pro) has the webcam at the top, not under F6 or whatever, and I dont think its touch screen at all..I checked everything and it defiently is an official matebook, but it was released USA if that changes anything? I'm thinking I may not have the correct drivers for touch support..I dont know. weird asf, there must be many different versions of the matebook x then
Im comfused. Here in northern europe we have the 2020 models but it says it has thunderbolt 3 and that the i5 models got mx250. Also it will be 1000€ on the black friday sale normally 1700€ whilst the i7 model 1300€ norm 2000€. Could those specs be right?
Hey chap what is the best one for office work video editing photo editing live streaming can handle many tabs open i was comparing matebook 14 vs 13vs xpro
Hi - I've recently bought a Matebook X Pro i5 at 8G RAM. I find it sometimes runs quite hot and fan kicks into overdrive, did you experience any issues with overheating or the laptop running loud due to fan noise?
@@montsemorningstar2340 it’s good so far. Using it for student needs but I am having issues with the mic on zoom (have to use Bluetooth speaker microphone) and also the camera quality is not great, but apparently that’s the new average standard. Everything else seems good for now.
Does anyone know if the laptops make loud noises when starting up, shutting down or in charging mode,, etc? I own a Lenovo yoga and it’s heavy plus it makes such loud noises when turning on and in the midst of my calls so my friends always complain about how noisy it is when I don’t use earpiece.
Syed Ayan Ahmed zen 3... what do you expect? a 50% improvement over the predecessor? On the same socket? You are right... intels „modern“ CPUs are a joke, especially since intel barely changed anything since 5. gen core i CPUs (=year 2015) and if you see the fact that a modern ryzen is as fast in real life applications, in some even slower compared to a trashy modern intel CPU... yes, Intel is a joke, but AMD is a joke too ;) If you really choose a CPU which makes sense for you you dont need any upgrade path at all since a real performance improvement will always need a new socket due the lack of features/instructions/proper ram slots/pins/power requirements and so... except you are the sort of user which buy the lowest end CPU and then get after prices dropped for example a 3700x... but i prefer a proper setup before i end up being in fast update cycles and „paying twice“ (or more) Thats why i got a cheap i7 some years after release, got for half the price with overclock easily the performance of the actual i7, and this system is doing since 2015 a damn good job. Meanwhile many ryzen1000 users paid already twice with a upgrade to r3000, probably soon ryzen 4000 and ended up with even a higher price than my still awesome fast intel from damn 2014! Sure AMD is the better option in most cases... but imagine you know already a 10600K or 9700K/9600K will be as fast outdated as a ryzen for gaming... why bother with ryzen when you know intel still works the best for gaming, not only because they overclock much better and have anyways higher clock speeds, but i bet many games, especially AAA titles will still be optimized for intel - because they can afford it.
Syed Ayan Ahmed i will wait for ryzen5000(+?), Intel 12. gen(+?), probably even proper DDR5 systems, then i will replace my old Intel instead of paying 500$+ for Ryzen/MoBo/Ram for getting about 10% more fps in CPU limited games compared to my i7 from 2014(!!!!) every CPU upgrade i ever made brought me at least(!!!) 50% more raw performance, often even 100%+ (like from Athlon 64 to X2, from A64 X2 then to an awesome Core2Duo E8400 to a AMD Phenom II X6, then the i7 4790k which is still in 2020 a beast. all of this CPUs costed sub 150$ and were with OC awesome, except for the 4790k then which was even used expensive but the performance was ahead of its time too and is still despite the fact its a optimized CPU from end 2013 I also like how AMD is trying to compete again... they did for many years before ryzen was released a damn bad job, beginning with the FX6000/8000 CPUs, giving intel room for melking the users with rebranded, old generations in a new package for even a higher price. I hope AMD is going to make fair prices again- there should be a reliable midclass/gaming option for less than 150$ for a CPU, that was what i am used to AMD... still
@@harrison00xXx This is complete BS. Latest ryzen outperform intel in games as well as other applications. Ealier ryzen's only had problems in games because they were not optimized for many cores. Modern ryzens however are faster in both single threaded performance and multithreaded performance than intel thanks to higher clockspeeds and better core design. A 6 core ryzen chip can now beat a 10 core intel chip in some cases due to the difference in single threaded performance.
Buddy, I have just ordered a gaming Laptop The HP Omen top spec. Please can you advise me what to do with it when it arrives . I have heard about bloatware etc , But also how to get the best out of the Laptop in the gaming mode . I know nothing . lol. Any help will be gratefully received .
Hi great video! I'm looking at the matebooks atm great deals with student discounts however I'm worried about the trade ban? Has it effected your experience at all? Cheers
I have the matebook X from last year but sadly I have never managed to make the fingerprint reader on the power button work. I have all the right software and windows recognizes it but when I get to registering my fingerprint it does nothing no matter how many times I touch or press the power button
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Hey Chaps! What laptop are you using right now... and reckon you'll upgrade any time soon? UPDATE: it seems MB X Pro does support TB3, just not 'officially'
Can I buy any one of this at low cost 🙄
hp robook
Macbook Pro Mid 2010
Matebook x pro 2020. It supports thunderbolt 3 so you should correct your video.
No MateBook 13?
You will someday have millions of subscribers just do what you are doing you are an awesome creater
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I agree but be careful with the wording pal :D
Means a lot thank you!
For sure!!!
Yes, quality rewiev here.
Love the normal 14
This is probably the first ryzen 4000 laptop that actually has a good aspect ratio and looks modern and as a bonus it has usable io
Yoga slim?
Yeah some laptops with ryzen 4000 series chips usually have terrible screens
How envy?
*hp envy
Me too! 14 is great
I bought the matebook x pro in 2018 when it got out, and I can say it's the best laptop I ever got. It's still the same design on todays model, a proof that they were well in advance on the design front. The only thing that would make me buy a new one today is the battery that is starting to die pretty quickly after 2+ years of use. I'm not a heavy webcam user, so I love that it's hidden in the keyboard. It allows for an incredibly thin bezel for this 3:2 screen. Again... it has crazy good design, usb A + 2 Usb C, and great performance and incredible screen. It even came with a USB dongle for additional port selection. In 2018, i got it for 1750$ CAD for the top spec model (i7, 16gb ram, 512 gb fast ssd), which is around 1200$ USD. The price increased a lot today, but anyway at the time it was incredible value for the money, and I think it still is even with the increase!
X Pro Supports Thunderbolt 3 like the previous generation of it. The difference is just that they don't declare Th3 this year for some reason
Yeah Notebookcheck writes "From a technical point of view the front USB-C port supports all Thunderbolt 3 features, it’s just that Huawei decided not to purchase a license for its 2020 model and thus cannot display the Thunderbolt name or symbol on this device."
I can confirm: my matebook xpro 2020 is able to video output on both the type C ports and, while connected via the usb type c to the monitor, battery charges.
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@@Gianluca82_ads how good it is? Does it heat a lot when doing simple tasks like office or while charging? Thank you very much
@@melaniesaavedra7872 It depends much from the temperature of the environment where you are planning to use it. In my case, I bought the Matebook X Pro in August. At first, the fan was almost always on, at the point that I was planning to return it. But, by the end of September, I noticed that the fan went off most the time and the notebook was really quiet: quietness is really important to me, as I bought and use it for working from home, because of the coronavirus problems you all know.
What had changed from August to September was not the way I was using it, but the environmental temperature of my room, which had decreased from 25-27°C in August, to 22-23°C of September.
Now, It’s about 18-20°C and the notebook is quiet for most of the time when I use it for working, which comprises reading and writing documents almost all the time.
Otherwise, I also use it for watching videos and stream films, connecting it to an external monitor using the usb type C cable (which I find being much more convenient than the hdmi connection): during these use scenarios, the fan goes on and becomes more audible, although it’s almost never annoying. BTW, when I watch videos or films, I found myself wearing headphones.
Sometimes I also play games: in this case, the fan runs much more faster and becomes strongly audible.
Anyway, overall I think It’s a good notebook, both for work and play. The display is really good and my eyes don’t strain, even after long use sessions. It’s also educate enough to be quiet and to not disturb while I’m working. Another aspect I’m really enjoying, is that it’s also a really dependable companion: among work and play, it runs for over 12 hours per day, and it works really well all the time, always as expected. Finally, I really have appreciated that the Huawey's Windows installation is a plain one, without bloatware. While the Huawey tool, the only one I found being pre-installed, It’s really well done and useful to maintain updated the notebook and, perhaps the most important thing, to limit the battery charge while the notebook is power connected: in this way, battery's lifespan should improve.
Last but not least, Linux runs really well on it.
Hope this helps.
I actually like the pop up camera LOL
Yeah, if you don’t use the webcam a lot and you like privacy, that’s a great choice imo
If you write something you will end up covering yourself 😅
X Pro DOES support Thunderbolt 3. You can check it in BIOS and try a TB3 device, its just not officially licensed. Edit: Dang, too late.
I bought the matebook 14 n it came with a free tablet. Exceptional value and amazing performance. Previously had macbook pro 13 and this is way better with propper cooling
Same reason I got it lol
Did u buy it on their site?
@@videotree6605 no through Curry's pc world certain stores have the deal
@@haarismahmood520 thanks . But Unfortunately in Italy we don’t have Curry.
@@videotree6605 check on Huawei site should tell you what stores they do it in Italy or just order from them direct the deal finished on 20th October might have some other deals on now
I thought the 14 was the perfect laptop for me apart from the lack of a touchscreen so now it's looking like a promising idea
I has touchscreen
@@umwhy0 Not for the ryzen 5 model
Great man!! I could recommend this channel to people for all-rounding tech based reviews
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Why you didn't talk about the new pressure-sensitive trackpad of matebook X like macbooks? Is that no different from usual?
Sithu Aung does it even make sense?
I still use an old 2010 Macbooks glass touchpad... not pressure sensitive, but still much better than the regular, small plastic ones
@@harrison00xXx A lot of ultrabooks nowadays have a very good trackpad but because of its mechanical click mechanism, its clicking feel is not as good as macbooks. In terms of accuracy, I think it is on par with macbooks (like surface devices and xps).
Sithu Aung yeah the last 2-4 years the other notebook producing companies kept up very well, even a 500$ convertible i bought for my mum got already a pretty nice glass touchpad, but the keyboard isnt that impressive (and not backlit, something she wanted but it wasnt worth the higher price)
still the much newer hardware makes out of my 2010MBP a slow turtle and even the battery runtime, thanks to Vega3 and Ryzen U-CPU is already much ahead of my macs one. But hey 9 years difference.
However as i saw the price of this huawei stuff i was impressed... i really though this is a cheap option for thin and light notebooks, but they also oriented on „Mac-prices“ since its a little bit of a MacBook Air/non Pro copy
at least the hardware and quality is decent, thats why i bought 10 years ago a MacBook Pro which was an absolute perfect choice - it lasted long and it was the best combination of computing-power, weight, battery runtime and robustness. Times changed, and despite newer Macs are so far away from „special“ already in barely every point... the prices even rised
I would have even paid the MBP16s price... but only with real „Pro“ capabilities like user replaceable battery, SSD, probably also RAM. Luckily my 2010 fits this demands thats why im still on an old mac and i love it (despite the fact it barely runs any game from 2012 or newer, theres the RTX notebook for)
Hey Chap, I have a 2019 Matebook D 14" and I love it, especially the keyboard.
I will never buy the 2020 Matebook 14 because of the pop up camera which is a horrible choice by Huawei. I am a teacher and due to Covid-19 I teach very often on line and I guess the upper camera is much better.
you can get a separate webcam
@@OpinionatedLumber or even use the smartphone's rear camera but of course, it is not ideal for those who frequently make calls. Due to the more compact design and camera position, I went for 2020 matebook 13.
Yeah a separate usb webcam would be the best solution
@@Thetechchap it´s not so bad with the pop up camera , you can also put your laptop higher then it would be perfect
I bought an external camera, and I use the embedded one just for fast calls. Anywat, the camera on the screen bezels is a better choice. But if I have to decide between a 3:2 screen and a bezel embedded camera, I prefer much more the former.
These are 3 laptops that I would recommend to anyone in a heartbeat if what they wanted was productivity use such as internet browsing and working with ms office packages. I personally use the Matebook x pro 2018 model, and I still have almost no complaints (wish the screen was matte instead of gloss finish because it may cause some problems with viewing when there is indirect light). As for battery life, when connected to the internet I can still get around 7 to 8 hours, however in airplane mode I am actually able to get up to 13 hours sometimes depending on what I use it for.
Also, these are great for any programmers looking to upgrade cos they can handle multiple development environments easily. I personally have around 5 virtual machines within mine, and the laptop is able to run 2 or more of them simultaneously without breaking a sweat.
Got the matebook 14 intel i5 11th gen. Amazing screen and excellent build quality. Super premium without burning a hole in your pocket. At least in my country.
great vid mate, been all over for a proper look at the matebook 14. getting this as a birthday present for my daughter. keep it up!
My personal and honest opinion - Huawei make some of the best laptops on the marker right now. I've been using my Mateboox X Pro (2018) for more than 2 years now and honestly speaking it is the best laptop I've ever had for both portability and my daily tasks which consist of office work, photo editing and browsing as well as light gaming every now and then. Design and overall quality turned out to be of very high standard. My MTBXP has Thunderbold 3 but I have never used it so can't speak on that. Speakers are great, screen is fantastic. Camera angle isn't an issue as I'm mainly using my laptop on the laptop stand (by the way, I highly recommend to get one, your back and eyes won't lie) which gives it a better view. Absolutely love it. 2 years on and it still keeps heads turning.
I have the matebook 14 and it's absolutely a bargain!
Even with the Ryzen5 4600h😍
Worried about the screen quality and sound. Is the screen okay and how does it sound ?
Have you got a thunderbolt that pc
@@olumideaanu5403 Hi, I have that laptop, I am very picky person in terms of screen quality and i do not think Huawei is going to be good compare with others manufacture like HP, Dell or Apple but i risk it because of the price and free tablet and some discount so i bought it. The screen quality is top notch colour is very accurate as well. i have macbook pro 16in 2019 model as well. i compare with that screen not much different i was surprise about that. Good enough brightness a little bit less than macbook pro. the sound is just ok not too good not too bad. downward speaker so it need to have open space. speed is fantastic can play gta 5 no problem. for less than £1000 can't go wrong.
@@gjk8110 is yours the ryzen 5 or ryzen 7?
@@alvina9693 Ryzen 7 4800 with 16GB. very nice laptop overall i love it. the only thing is touch pad is not so good. touch screen love it.
This is what I really wanted to see, glad folks
Matebook 14 2020. High performance, low price & prime bilud quality. Love this laptop.
and in comparison with m1 macbook?
would you recommend it buying?
@@ysahli i bought it a month ago the ryzen 7 one. I regularly write code on vs code, IntelliJ. I run virtualization and it runs great. Would recommend it.
Considering Huawei's current situation, what do you think would be the future of these laptops?
Well they aren't smartphones, they are made of the same parts as everything else. Just do a clean install of windows and you are good to go.
Their laptops don't seem to be affected by the ban
It's just the smartphones and 5G that is affected, but the US is easing the ban now on smartphones and way more. If Biden wins, hopefully Biden will end it all 💪
Put them in the bin.
@@iComment87 Trump supporter 😒
I bought the Matebook 14 before watching this review, I have to say Tech Chap did a fantastic job covering its strong points and weak points
How's it now? Thinking of buying Ryzen 7 version 16gb ram and 512gb ssd. Worth it?
@@sam-kd7hp somewhat dated option now, I'd look into the vivobook s14 or similar unless you can find it sufficiently cheap
@@valuehunter5544 the Ryzen 7 is £600. Should I just go for it?
Hey Chap. Thanks for a good review. But didn't you forget to mention that the Matebook X is fanless? It's a pretty important spec in my opinion.
Yes that's a good point!
@@Thetechchap Maybe you should pin this comment or something...
Matebook X Pro 2020 does have TB3. I've got one myself.
Both ports are TB3?
@@darkling43 just one of them.
it doesn't have dolby atmos right?
@@42isTh3Answ3r it does
@@OptimusV are you sure? I read on reddit that the 2020 doesn't have it
I managed to pick up the mate book 14 2020 accompanied with their new X series speaker worth £200 for all together £650 using a student discount. Cannot fault Huawei's value for money. After watching you're review I feel very happy with my purchase. Great vid!!
From the Huawei website? Are you not worried about only having a 1 year warranty? Thanks in advance :)
Also, could you tell me how you applied your student discount to that offer? Thank you bro🙏🏼
@@ImSamiPvP yeah 1 year warranty not ideal. And yeah ofc mate it's a student discount so if you have a freind or family member on unidays ask them to search Huawei to give you a code for 10%👌
And yeah from their website site , I got it slightly wrong was £675 but still a steal imo
@@ImSamiPvP so when your on checkout there should be a tab labeled "coupons", just slot it in there fella!
I wish there was a 2 in 1 with a discrete GPU, even if it was a weak one it would be the ultimate creation machine.
I'd rather go with integrated graphics rather than a weak discrete GPU, as iGPUs nowadays are not too shabby, and offer better battery life.
@@Evie0133 yes but for those who want it, seriously not even the £1500 laptops have it. A bit of a joke to be honest.
@@sushimshah2896 yea I know, it's kinda a rip off
I have the matebook 14 and its am amzing laptop. I got the Ryzen 5 version as I didnt need the more powerful spec but I can say it works well and all the windows updates are as normal. They keyboard is amazing. The 14 is smaller in footprint but the screen is great. Was comparing it to the dell xps 13 and considering the huawei is £749.99 and the dell was £1300 its a decent saving.
@@aidenjbass I have not had a look. I am happy with the 256gb as all of my work is stored online. I woudl assume you can but if you give huawei a call they will help. The call centre was really helpful when I called them
A year later how did you find it so far?
@@SaadKhan-sg4wh Stil working really well. Use it daily for work and at home. Recently updated it to windows 11 and have had no issues.
@@thakers123 thats nicee, you got the 8gb variant?
Thank you for the best review and I'm going to buy one of these
Do you like it?
I really like the laptop reviews on this channel more than any other video.
I have just bought the 14 with the Ryzen 7 for around 780 euros I think it was and at 60 years old I have had a few laptops in my time for work reasons. The notebook is in my view one of the best I have ever had and am very pleased with it's performance, screen aspect ratio makes it ideal for creating and using documents. good for editing videos, great to type on and a massive battery life. Well worth every Euro.
Got the 14 this week amazing screen and performance, also very light weight for travel
It was the last unit in the shop so very happy
Does it open with a single finger? Because mine doesn’t.
the x pro 2020 doesn't have dolby atmos (only the 2019 and 2018), can you do an audio comparison between the 2020 and the 2019 or 2018?
I just love the 45 watt Ryzen 4600h in the Matebook 14. Though these are thin and lights in form it's a real asset.
When the graft of a day's work is done in a spot of gaming is a great way to unwind. To Work, media, social networks, photo editing and light gaming all for just a deuse over 700 quid is a great deal. It has a great metal build, 2k touch screen, fast charging too and the speakers are reasonable too.I can't think of any other laptop in this price range that comes close to the quality of a Matebook 14 2020
It is highly likely that you are gonna get to a million subs by the end of this year-Lets all try hard and do it for him-come on techchap good video btw-🙂......
Thanks for the great comparison. Exactly what I was looking for.
So your "criticism" doesn't include the fact that the matebook x pro still comes with the mx250 15W, while the MX450 25W is already out? It also comes with that 10510u, not even with the new 1165G7? What about the fact that it has passive cooling? No heatpipe is directly connected to the fan exhaust part, and as a result, the cpu's power limits are too low because otherwise it would've gotten too hot. That 10510U doesn't even come close to its full potential. While the Matebook 14's cooling is way better and more capable, its power limits are still a bit lower than expected but its performance is great nevertheless, considering its portability. Also, it is worth me mentioning that the Matebook 14's trackpad is actually plastic, not glass.
Also, something very important is the fact that the screens are annoyingly reflective. Not that XPS' and macbooks' "anti-reflective" glossy screens are effective (let's be honest, they aren't), but If you happen to be in even a moderately-bright environment, you won't really be able to look at the screen without raising the brightness to at least 400nits or without closing the lid to
But technically.. it doesn't matter. Because the mx250/350/450 are meh. Waste of power and space tbh. Better off getting a proper laptop for editing videos.
Matebook 14 vs Macbook air 2020
Which one would you suggest if os is not a priority?
Which one would you recommend the most, the matebook 13 or 14?
I’d say 14 is better than 13 and 15
Is the Matebook X available in the UK? its not listed on their website.
9:09 I love how you look at the laptops like a proud dad.
They look great tho. Especially that Matebook X. I'm waiting to see what Apple's new MacBooks are gonna be like. I've been using a MacBook Retina 12' for about two years now. Huawei have clearly taken inspiration exactly from this one when it comes to the X. The MacBook is underpowered, but still lighter tho, at under 1kg. That's by far my favourite thing about it.
I'd take all the functionality, features of the Matebook X Pro and put it into the Matebook X.
Matebook 14 is basically my dream laptop
Saaaaame!!
I have got a matebook 13 with r5 3500u processor and I wish the fourth generation AMD mobile processors were out before I got mine.
Got myself a Matebook 14, and loving it!
Nice Review, I'd say that the best speakers ever in a laptop are in Zephyrus G14.
Went and bought the 14. I am very satisfied with its quality and performance.
does the type C port support thunderbolt 3?
Unbiased review makes him different than other influencers in his area keep up broo
what more differences are there apart from the size of the matebook X pro and X?
Hello what can you recommend for me? What is the best quality? To use
Nice review, and wallpapers!
We got a pre order in my country for the Matebook 14(4600h 16gbram touch screen) for 1000 euro + gift smartphone Hauwei noVa 5t(price new approx 260euro).
Do you think I should go for it?
Ναι ρ, τα σπαει και εγω το παρήγγειλα😉
@@chrts975 όντως ? Στο έστειλαν ? Στείλε καμία λεπτομέρια για προγραμματισμό το θέλω . Έχει τελικά touch γιατί ότι ναναι λέει ο καθένας
@@konstantinosvakouftsis4086 δεν ήρθε ακόμα τώρα με κοβιντ δεν ξέρω πόσο θα αργήσει... Οθόνη αφής δεν έχει στην Ελλάδα από όσο ξέρω.. Έρχεται μόνο η 4600H έκδοση που δεν έχει αφή.. Και γω και για προγραμματισμό το θέλω
@@chrts975 που ξέρω λένε κάποιο ότι έχει ......
hi, i bought matebook 14 2021, i7. but the device has slowness and sound, it seems to be struggling. although I haven't used it yet. Is it possible that there is a problem with the computer? because I thought that a computer with this feature and liked should be faster. I will be very happy if you answer. thanks..
Is the mate book 14 superior than the x pro? I thought the x pro is better ? For video editing and games ....
yeap it is , thats why i boght the 14 over the x pro
@@lukazivkovik5132 really? But the top spec x pro is so expensive. This is like cheaper a lot. Ryzen better than i7?
@@hsienfromspace you can get the 14 also with i7 but the ryzen is better, comapre it ryzen 7 4800h vs i7 (from xpro)
Awesome videos! You've got gorgeous desktop walpapers too. Where do you get them? Thanks in advance.
Nice comparison! Even though Huawei states a brightness of only 300 nits for the Matebook 14 a couple of reviews claim that it's around 385 nits.. so definitely not bad at all! Backlight bleed is another story though, but I guess recent mid-tier panels are just poor in general in that regard.
e: typo
Hi mate, i have just purchased the matebook 14 AMD 2020. I noticed that when i plugged in the i
USB C charger. The charger plug clicks in tight and is connected firm and laptop charges fine. But there seems to be quite a bit of flexibility to the port. I can wobble the USBC connector up down whilst in the port around 4mm. Is this normal? Do you get this on yours ? It seems really strange, is mine a faulty batch ? Your input would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for your videos! I'm really stuck between choosing either the Matebook 14 Ryzen 5 vs the 13 Ryzen 7 or Intel I7. Last laptop is a Lenovo Z580 so I know anything I get will more than do the job by comparison. Will be general use, some light gaming, photo editing. Any thoughts?
The matebook 14 with amd Ryzen 5 4600 will you suggest it for music production?
Hi! I am going up to middle school and I need a Hawei laptop what is the best laptop for a student
From Rama
just the video i was looking for
OK so I've been making so much research and got so frustrated. So the matebook 14 price is nice but I don't know which is the best option for it. Like I thought about it and was like 16gb ram and ryzen 5 so it can stay budget friendly but do you have any thoughts or advice on it. Thx
I just ordered the matebook 14 with the r7 4800H. Thank you for the great comparison!
Hi bud. I don't really follow all these tech videos but I subscribed to you just because you seem so cheerful when talking. I could just hear you all day long.
😅 thanks man
@@Thetechchap
From You ?
Except for the location of the webcam, which fortunately is not a deal breaker for me, the Matebook 14 is everything I wanted from a new laptop. Ryzen 5 ( I don't even need the highest specs), 16GB RAM, bright 3:2 screen with good sRGB coverage. Really I don't think I am asking for much but this is the only AMD laptop that fulfills it. Most other release just simply have poor screens.
I didn't even consider the 14, I only looked at X and 13 before ... I'm a uni student and would mostly need it for PowerPoint and word for papers, also the occasional sims 4 game lol and I do some coding on the side and also run an online business. I have a tv so won't be watching a lot of shows on there, but maybe youtube sometimes, and obviously lots of zoom video calls with online learning (I don't mind the weird camera placement). I also use my iPad for note taking in uni, so the notebook won't be travelling with me a lot but rather stay at my desk or be used in the library. I'm willing to invest the 1k as I hope to carry this thru my last year of my bachelor and also the upcoming 2 yr master programme and maybe my work experience afterwards- what would you guys suggest I buy? From what Im seeing the difference between X and X pro so I'd go for the X, however the 14 does seem interesting for me, is it worth buying something on a smaller budget, or should I invest a bit more and hope for better performance? Do I even need better performance, now that I basically only use it to type and videochst?
I have a huawei phone and thats the key buying point for me, otherwise I would also consider HP, lenovo and acer. MacBooks aren't interesting for me tbh, I love windows
Which one is better MateBook 14 intel or MateBook 14 AMD Ryzen?
I just want to buy that product only but have little bit confusion about in this processors. Help to choose best one for long-lasting better performance.
Amd ryzen, clearly.
Im so confused my matebook x (not pro) has the webcam at the top, not under F6 or whatever, and I dont think its touch screen at all..I checked everything and it defiently is an official matebook, but it was released USA if that changes anything? I'm thinking I may not have the correct drivers for touch support..I dont know. weird asf, there must be many different versions of the matebook x then
Dope presentation I'm a simp but I kinda have an idea of what's going on keep at it lad
Im comfused. Here in northern europe we have the 2020 models but it says it has thunderbolt 3 and that the i5 models got mx250. Also it will be 1000€ on the black friday sale normally 1700€ whilst the i7 model 1300€ norm 2000€. Could those specs be right?
Hey chap what is the best one for office work video editing photo editing live streaming can handle many tabs open i was comparing matebook 14 vs 13vs xpro
which one should I get between matebook 14 i7 and matebook x pro i7 if the price is so close?
Does matebook x get hot during normal operation? I found comments from people complaining about this.
Can u do a dedicated review on the Matebook 14 2020?
Just purchased the AMD 14, can't wait to get it!
can you tell me your experience with it? i’m planning on getting one but idk if i should get the x pro or the 14
Is it use for spy?Is it not fake cause made in China? Is it not traitor? Is it not greedy and expansionist?Is it can understand international law?
Oh my unicorn I would love one of those, the X pro looks amazing but I think even the 14 will be a great upgrade from the swift 3 I'm working on now
Hi - I've recently bought a Matebook X Pro i5 at 8G RAM. I find it sometimes runs quite hot and fan kicks into overdrive, did you experience any issues with overheating or the laptop running loud due to fan noise?
I think the X Pro has always got a bit toasty especially the i7 MX250 models - Matebook 14 has 2 fans, X Pro only 1
Ahh, I want to buy the Pro but the 14 is so similar and such a good deal!
^By the way, I ended up buying the Lenovo Yoga/Ideapad Slim 7 14” Amd Ryzen 4700U instead :)
@@christinam935 what there's a 4700U version? I only find 4800U one
@@milkeyway7105 I found it on the Lenovo website on Black Friday. Hope you can find something similar soon
@@christinam935 and tell me it's a good one? I was cheking up that laptop too
@@montsemorningstar2340 it’s good so far. Using it for student needs but I am having issues with the mic on zoom (have to use Bluetooth speaker microphone) and also the camera quality is not great, but apparently that’s the new average standard.
Everything else seems good for now.
Can you please review the honor magicbook pro ryzen 7
Better go for matebook 14 ryzen 7
the review was just awesome
Does anyone know if the laptops make loud noises when starting up, shutting down or in charging mode,, etc?
I own a Lenovo yoga and it’s heavy plus it makes such loud noises when turning on and in the midst of my calls so my friends always complain about how noisy it is when I don’t use earpiece.
what is better for playing ? matebbok 14 R7 or x pro or matebook 14 i7 mx350 ?
I saw you spoke about the matebook x pro heating up under heavy use, how does the 14 fair in terms of that aspect?
It's much better with 2 fans.
@@Makta972 so is it better to get the pro x or the 14?
@@muzimaphophe4102 the matebook 14 ryzen is a better buy.
It's very defective, the matebook x pro heats up so badly and it doesn't look durable
AMD is humiliating Intel
only in notebooks because of better efficiency
@@harrison00xXx lol 🤣 what about desktops and the upcoming zen 3 . Intel in 2020 is a joke and even Intel admits that , just ask Intel personally 🤷
Syed Ayan Ahmed zen 3... what do you expect? a 50% improvement over the predecessor? On the same socket?
You are right... intels „modern“ CPUs are a joke, especially since intel barely changed anything since 5. gen core i CPUs (=year 2015)
and if you see the fact that a modern ryzen is as fast in real life applications, in some even slower compared to a trashy modern intel CPU... yes, Intel is a joke, but AMD is a joke too ;)
If you really choose a CPU which makes sense for you you dont need any upgrade path at all since a real performance improvement will always need a new socket due the lack of features/instructions/proper ram slots/pins/power requirements and so... except you are the sort of user which buy the lowest end CPU and then get after prices dropped for example a 3700x... but i prefer a proper setup before i end up being in fast update cycles and „paying twice“ (or more)
Thats why i got a cheap i7 some years after release, got for half the price with overclock easily the performance of the actual i7, and this system is doing since 2015 a damn good job. Meanwhile many ryzen1000 users paid already twice with a upgrade to r3000, probably soon ryzen 4000 and ended up with even a higher price than my still awesome fast intel from damn 2014!
Sure AMD is the better option in most cases... but imagine you know already a 10600K or 9700K/9600K will be as fast outdated as a ryzen for gaming... why bother with ryzen when you know intel still works the best for gaming, not only because they overclock much better and have anyways higher clock speeds, but i bet many games, especially AAA titles will still be optimized for intel - because they can afford it.
Syed Ayan Ahmed i will wait for ryzen5000(+?), Intel 12. gen(+?), probably even proper DDR5 systems, then i will replace my old Intel instead of paying 500$+ for Ryzen/MoBo/Ram for getting about 10% more fps in CPU limited games compared to my i7 from 2014(!!!!)
every CPU upgrade i ever made brought me at least(!!!) 50% more raw performance, often even 100%+ (like from Athlon 64 to X2, from A64 X2 then to an awesome Core2Duo E8400 to a AMD Phenom II X6, then the i7 4790k which is still in 2020 a beast.
all of this CPUs costed sub 150$ and were with OC awesome, except for the 4790k then which was even used expensive but the performance was ahead of its time too and is still despite the fact its a optimized CPU from end 2013
I also like how AMD is trying to compete again... they did for many years before ryzen was released a damn bad job, beginning with the FX6000/8000 CPUs, giving intel room for melking the users with rebranded, old generations in a new package for even a higher price.
I hope AMD is going to make fair prices again- there should be a reliable midclass/gaming option for less than 150$ for a CPU, that was what i am used to AMD... still
@@harrison00xXx This is complete BS. Latest ryzen outperform intel in games as well as other applications. Ealier ryzen's only had problems in games because they were not optimized for many cores. Modern ryzens however are faster in both single threaded performance and multithreaded performance than intel thanks to higher clockspeeds and better core design. A 6 core ryzen chip can now beat a 10 core intel chip in some cases due to the difference in single threaded performance.
X Pro (and maybe others too) does have thunderbolt support, although it's not official.
I got the matebook x pro 2021 and I am so happy with it 😍
I know this video is from 3 months ago, but i like the Matebook 14 (the cheapest with the amd ryzen) the most.
How is this compared to other AMD ultrabooks like Lenovo Yoga 14 or ASUS Zenbook 14?
I like the Blue/Green - Teal color but it doesn't make up the cost differences especially when some of the hardware is not the latest available.
Is the USB-C port of the Matebook X HBR3/DP1.4 captable? (e.g. dual 4K@60Hz over a single USB-C dock like cable matters 201355)
I like your explanations.keep it up.
Buddy, I have just ordered a gaming Laptop The HP Omen top spec. Please can you advise me what to do with it when it arrives . I have heard about bloatware etc , But also how to get the best out of the Laptop in the gaming mode . I know nothing . lol. Any help will be gratefully received .
Amazing! Never thought I'd be finish watching this video!
That H series processor is a huge plus imo, not many notebooks have one
Are any of them better at anything than cheap, solid and crazy fast M1 Mac?
I would really like an x pro with the ryzen 7 chip. I wonder if that will be up and coming from Huawei.
Mine just arrived. Go get one!
@@aimankhazai did you order directly from China ?
Make a video on best budget laptop please
Hi great video! I'm looking at the matebooks atm great deals with student discounts however I'm worried about the trade ban? Has it effected your experience at all? Cheers
It doesn't affect the laptop. No worries
does the matebook 14 work with a pen ? like any capacitive or inductive pen ?
At what frequency and temperature can MateBook 14 run in a long run?
Which one is recommended for better Photoshop and video editor?
is there any possibility to get the same wallpaper that u have in the big computer and the mate book x pro? i love them
I have the matebook X from last year but sadly I have never managed to make the fingerprint reader on the power button work. I have all the right software and windows recognizes it but when I get to registering my fingerprint it does nothing no matter how many times I touch or press the power button