Honor Magicbook 14
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Average of 20 scores (from 48 reviews)
Reviews for the Honor Magicbook 14
We really liked the Huawei MateBook D 14 with an AMD processor in our review, and Honor now offers the same device as MagicBook 14 for 50-100 Euros (~$54-$108) less. Is there a catch, or is the MagicBook 14 a recommendation?
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Honor Magicbook 14 comes with an impressive sleek design, a large screen with slim bezels as well as robust performance - it’s hard to believe that this laptop is under £600.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Nave Archive.org version
Before you buy any laptop, it's a good idea to know what you need and check out reviews. You could even check out our write up on the 4 key tech specs you should consider before buying a laptop. Anyway, when it comes to Honor we mostly know it for its smartphones. But we have not gotten a chance to review an Honor laptop yet, so will this one manage to impress us? Read on for our review of the Honor MagicBook 14 to find out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/15/2020
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
We go hands-on with the new Honor MagicBook 14, a laptop with a Ryzen 5 4500U, 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It will be available on September 21.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/05/2020
Source: Pokde Archive.org version
HONOR improved the aesthetics, but halved the storage and number of speakers when moving from the HONOR MagicBook to the HONOR MagicBook 14. The screen is dimmer and the battery is smaller here than it was on the HONOR MagicBook too. They also increased the price by a rather significant RM200 to RM2499, which makes it much less than the original HONOR MagicBook. I do find it an absolutely unnecessary refresh especially as they kept the same chipset from the HONOR MagicBook, when the AMD Ryzen 4000 series processors are already widely available.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 75% performance: 80% mobility: 86% workmanship: 82%
Source: NLT Archive.org version
At the official retail price of RM2,499, the HONOR MagicBook 14 is still a surprisingly good deal. It’s not as good of a deal as the original HONOR MagicBook, but still a very good deal nonetheless.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2020
Source: Soycincau Archive.org version
As a result, I think the MagicBook is a really solid choice for someone looking to get their first laptop or a laptop for office/college work. If you’re a creator on-the-go, I’d say up your budget and get something closer to the MateBook 13 which I’ve been using as a daily driver that has a better balance between performance and portability. Plus, the MateBook 13 has a much nicer 2K panel.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2020
Source: Gadgetspeak Archive.org version
This is a small and light 14inch screen notebook with an AMD processor from Honor. It is a fast product, so what if anything is there that could be improved, first it is not that cheap but then all the components are high end, second there is only a single SSD drive of 256GB divided into ‘C’ and ‘D’ and on an office desk you could be short of connections.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%
Source: Phone Arena Archive.org version
Honor may be best known for its attractive-yet-affordable Android phones, but one of the brand's latest products is actually a laptop. The Honor MagicBook 14 is a lightweight Windows 10 PC that offers good performance at an affordable price. While the Honor MagicBook 14 is not available in the US, it is currently on sale in parts of Europe for about 600 euro (the equivalent of 650$ with tax). In exchange you get a no-nonsense Windows 10 laptop with no major drawbacks besides the silly webcam stuck in the keyboard. It is well suited for students, office workers, or anyone in need of a laptop for productivity and entertainment that is easy to carry around and doesn’t break the bank.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/15/2020
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
I look forward to seeing the quality and capabilities of what Honor can do in the future. If they can match or better this style, with the latest hardware under the hood for performance and battery life, then it will amplify the already impressive user experience I have had. Along with using the device, I also wrote this review on the Honor Magicbook 14. It did not miss a beat.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2020
Source: Appuals Archive.org version
Honor MagicBook 14 is a fantastic choice for your everyday related tasks. Without skimping out on any major fronts, the MagicBook 14 gives you a very well balanced performance along with a very elegant looking design. The quad-core processor comes out to be a pick that is going to be perfect for just about everyone out there.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2020
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
The Honor MagicBook 14 costs a lot less than most similarly equipped Windows and macOS rivals, making it an absolute steal. It’s slim, light, handsome and very pleasant to use. It also offers plenty of power. Honor hasn’t cut any significant corners to reach its attractive price, making this an extremely tempting proposition for anyone who’s looking for a well-built Windows laptop on a tight budget.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
For a measly £458, though, it’s easy to forgive a questionable webcam position - and, for that matter, some imperfections with the display quality and battery life. Or, to be more specific, it’s easy to overlook these faults when you can enjoy such a high standard of performance, build quality, styling and connectivity. The ThinkBook 13s has more of an enterprise focus with its TPM processor and Windows 10 Pro OS, as well as a better screen, but in almost every other way the MagicBook 14 is the superior laptop. It’s an absolute bargain and, geopolitics allowing, it will be exciting to see how Honor builds on this success with future devices.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: NLT Archive.org version
The HONOR MagicBook does have its set of differences compared to the Huawei MateBook D 15 (review). The MagicBook has a better screen hinge, larger battery, faster and larger SSD – but has a slightly smaller screen and does not have a 2.5-inch HDD drive. In most cases, I’ll recommend the MagicBook. If you need a terabyte of storage, then get the Huawei MateBook D 15 instead.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2020
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
When it comes to value for money, you can’t beat the Honor MagicBook 14. You’re getting a high-end looking laptop with great storage options without having to pay a premium price. The display is great for watching videos on, the processor can run some powerful programmes and games, and the lightweight size means it’s perfect for porting around wherever you need. All in all, if you’re looking for a versatile laptop for work or study, then this is a great option.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: The Register Archive.org version
Overall, though, this is a lovely little laptop, particularly for basic business tasks, or as a university workhorse. And at £549, I'd be hard pressed to find anything real to grumble about. If you're tempted, you can grab it at Amazon and Argos.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2020
Source: Pokde Archive.org version
As far as I am aware, the HONOR MagicBook is probably one of the most affordable laptops offering the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U APU along with 8GB RAM and 512GB of storage, with a price tag of just RM2299. Even when looking beyond the hardware specifications, there is quite a lot to love from this diminutive 1.45 kg laptop. The speakers are great and the battery life is amazing, and then there’s HONOR Magic-Link which is an awesome feature to have on if you own a HUAWEI or HONOR smartphone. If you are looking for an affordable laptop that’s portable and yet pack enough performance for your daily computing and sufficient battery life to last you the day, the HONOR MagicBook is the one to get.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 86% performance: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 74%
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
There are a few things I like about the MagicBook 14. I absolutely love the trackpad here, it's a perfect combination of size and Precision drivers that makes it a joy to use. The display looks pretty great and sharp at this size and resolution, and I have no major complaints about the colors. Sound from the speakers is also better than I would have thought, it makes for a pretty good music listening experience. I also appreciate niceties like the fingerprint sensor that reads my fingerprint as soon as I press the power button, unlike recent offerings from Dell.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: KL Gadget Guy Archive.org version
The HONOR MagicBook is an impressive device that gets all the basics right – it’s built sturdily, has great performance, remains cool and quiet, and has long-lasting battery life. The impressive display and audio quality make media consumption comfortable too.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2020
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
We go hands-on with Honor's latest laptop, the MagicBook 14, with a Ryzen 5 3500U processor, Radeon Vega 8 graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of SSD storage. It will be available on April 7 in the UK for £549, and it will cost €599 in the rest of Europe. It also has a fingerprint sensor built into the power button, a large trackpad with Precision drivers, and a nice design with blue chamfered edges on the lid.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/28/2020
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Honor MagicBook 2020 is tapping into a largely neglected market by undercutting the cost of most ultrabook rivals but, importantly, offering more power and freedom than a Chromebook. Such an affordable laptop seems ideal for students, especially with the slick design that imitates Apple’s MacBook.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2020
Foreign Reviews
Source: WinFuture DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/10/2020
Source: Teltarif DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 96%
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2020
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/07/2020
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; good price; compact size; nice connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/25/2020
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; beautiful design; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/13/2020
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; beautiful design; good price; nice connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/04/2020
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; good price; elegant design; nice connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/19/2020
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; light weight; elegant design; good price; decent connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/15/2020
Source: Webnews.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 93% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: Everyeye.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/29/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Smart World IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% features: 75% display: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 85%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; nice display; compact size; high mobility.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/04/2020
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; solid workmanship; nice performance; decent hardware; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/27/2020
Source: Journal du Geek FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Cowcotland FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Frandroid FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/07/2020
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive price; stylish design; frameless display; comfortable keyboard; high performance; fast SSD; flexible fingerprint sensor; impressive autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/24/2020
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size; light weight; powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2020
Source: Ixbt RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; excellent display; compact size; light weight; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/17/2020
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; bright display; nice connectivity. Negative: Noisy under loads; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/22/2020
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Frameless design; quick charging; NFC chip; good price; compact size; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/03/2020
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 76% features: 71% display: 87% mobility: 66% workmanship: 95%
Source: CZC CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Pleasant design; metal case; compact size; nice color display; fast fingerprint sensor; long battery life; quick charging; attractive price. Negative: Poor webcam; uncomfortable keyboard; no memory card reader.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/22/2020
Source: CNews.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: USB-C charger; metal case; nice display; thin frames; good price. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard; unsupported Wifi 6.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/29/2020
Comment
AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 1100 MHz.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
R5 3500U: Mobile Quad-Core APU using Zen+ cores clocked at 2.1 to 3.7 GHz and a Vega iGPU with 8 CUs running at up to 1200 MHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Honor:
In 2014 Huawei created the sub brand Honor and offers certain smartphone series under this name. Occasionally the products are also called Huawei Honor.
The market share of Honor products is manageable, but there are several reviews on Honor smartphones with average ratings (as of 2016).
85.98%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.