Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 i7
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Reviews for the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 i7
Huawei updated its MateBook X Pro, and the new model features a combination of Intel Comet Lake CPU and Nvidia GeForce GPU. Unfortunately, performance was relatively poor and the dedicated GPU was even outperformed by some integrated GPUs.
Source: Laptop Media

And on top of that, Huawei has decided that it would be a great idea to put both the battery connector and the M.2 NVMe slot beneath the entire cooling assembly, requiring its removal, in order to access the former two. This, ladies and gentlemen, is how you under engineer a laptop, by overengineering it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/06/2020
Source: Techaeris

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 is a slim, solid notebook with some really useful features that will help increase your productivity. Even though it’s not perfect (nothing really is these days), these features definitely overcame its couple of minor flaws like the camera placement.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 90% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 85% workmanship: 95%
Source: Bit-Tech

At $3,299 this is expensive for a premium notebook and rather under-featured too. Comparing it with the recent Asus Expertbook, this promises a lot but is limited in what it delivers. It’s not particularly attractive, but that’s not a dealbreaker for the corporate market. One of the big concerns will naturally be the politics Huawei is embroiled with right now, but everyone will have a different view on that. Ultimately, it’s pricey but the screen and speakers offer a unique combination that will prove attractive to some.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Mobile Syrup

The Matebook X Pro is the MacBook of the Windows world and if someone does mind dishing out $2,499 or the awkward webcam placement they won't be disappointed.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/04/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Hardware Zone

The MateBook X Pro has a lot going for it. It’s well-built, the display is superb, connectivity options aren’t bad, it has an interesting webcam implementation, and it has a massive and fluid trackpad. Insofar as premium ultraportable notebooks are concerned, it’s a very solid option that will give contenders from rivals like Dell and HP a run for their money.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 60% performance: 75% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: Tom's Guide

This MateBook X Pro (2020) review has revealed a laptop better suited for work rather than play, even if the graphics are fairly decent and the display makes movies enjoyable to watch. The large, squarer display compared to other laptops gives you lots of room to work with as you write or edit, and might be just the thing you're looking for if you want something that's got the dimensions of a 13-inch laptop but with a display that approaches the size of a 15-inch model.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Geek Culture

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is a lightweight and portable notebook which delivers great performance and even features a gorgeous almost-borderless screen. It is a notebook more suited for students, content creators or casual gamers and will pair up best for those who already own a Huawei smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% performance: 80% workmanship: 85%
Source: It Pro

With little changing year-on-year, it's difficult to recommend the 2020 X Pro to anyone that has 2018 and or 2019's models - particularly as its battery isn't better. However, it is a faster machine and does have that beautiful display. Sp for those looking for a new laptop, or interested in changing brands, we can fully endorse the MateBook X Pro 2020. You'll look amazing with it under an arm, or in a coffee shop (hopefully from a distance of at least two metres). It runs like a dream, it doesn't feel like much when carried in a bag and it's fairly affordable (by premium laptop standards, at least) at £1,699.99 inc VAT. This is a business machine, but it's also a fashion statement.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Tech Advisor

Huawei hasn’t changed much about the MateBook X Pro 2020, but then why would it? This was one of the best laptops you could buy last year, and the upgrade to 10th-gen chips and a lush new colour keep things that way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: T3

If you want a viable alternative to the 13-inch MacBook Pros and Dell XPS 13s of this world, then the Huawei MateBook X Pro (2020) stands up well to scrutiny. It scores highly in all the key areas, but you're going to have to part with a substantial sum in order to get it.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ultrabook Review

I still find the 2020 MateBook X Pro to be one of the better premium ultrabooks out there. The sturdy craftsmanship, the excellent 3:2 display, the quick and comfortable keyboard, the fine everyday performance and battery life are still among its major selling points, but the limited thermal design and performance in demanding loads, corroborated with the steep pricing, eat into its overall worth.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/03/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Soycincau

Finally, the big question: is the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 worth the admittedly pricey RM7,999? Personally, I’ve enjoyed my time with Huawei’s flagship laptop, and it’s a great combination of power, portability and design for somebody who works on the go regularly (like me). The variant available in Malaysia has a discrete GPU, so you can even slip in some light gaming while you’re at it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/19/2020
Source: PC World Australia

If you are looking to spend that much money on something thin, light and premium, the Huawei Matebook X Pro deserves more than just a cursory look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Good Gear Guide

If you are looking to spend that much money on something thin, light and premium, the Huawei Matebook X Pro deserves more than just a cursory look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/17/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is a great all-round laptop with a lovely ultra-portable design, gorgeous 2K display and a performance decent enough to handle basic productivity tasks. A terrible webcam and a reflective display are the main factors holding it back from challenging the Dell XPS, but it's still a great value option for the likes of students and office workers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech Advisor

Huawei hasn’t changed much about the MateBook X Pro 2020, but then why would it? This was one of the best laptops you could buy last year, and the upgrade to 10th-gen chips and a lush new colour keep things that way.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: NLT

The Huawei MateBook X Pro (2020) has its own merits. It comes with a good-sounding speaker, good specs on paper, and overall solid build quality. Compared to other premium ultrathin laptops, the only thing that’s special to me personally is the fact that it uses a screen with a 3:2 aspect ratio when we have a sea of 16:9 or 16:10 laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2020
Source: Pokde

HUAWEI got a lot of things right with the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2020). A premium build, excellent display, long battery life and good audio are definitely some of the things that you would expect in a laptop that costs a cool RM7999. However with a poor cooling system, you aren’t exactly able to enjoy the full brunt of the performance that the hardware in the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro packs. Which is quite unfortunate considering that you are paying quite a lot for it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 50% performance: 70% mobility: 87% workmanship: 87%
Source: Yugatech

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/10/2020
Source: Pocket Lint

With a stunning trim-bezel screen, heaps of power on tap, ample ports (including full-size USB), and a great-looking finish throughout, the MateBook X Pro is, in many ways, the Windows laptop equivalent of the Apple MacBook Pro.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Yugatech

Don’t get us wrong, this device is nothing short of a premium build quality that packs a punch with some exclusive features, and I enjoyed using it as my working laptop for a whole week. But with a price of Php 119,990, I just can’t see myself considering this ultrabook unless I decide to hop on the train and go full-Huawei with all my devices.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2020
Source: Yugatech

Hands-On, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/27/2020
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Teltarif

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: Tablet Blog

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Inside Handy

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/15/2020
Source: Spiegel Online

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/11/2020
Source: Computerbase

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2020
Source: HardwareLuxx

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2020
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Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/03/2020
Source: Computerhoy

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 89%
Source: Game IT

Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: Overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/11/2020
Source: Noticias 3D

Positive: Compact size; light weight; slim size; quick charging; powerful hardware. Negative: Poor connectivity; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/21/2020
Source: Android Geek

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: 4G News

Positive: High performance; premium design; solid workmanship; great speakers. Negative: Weak RAM; mediocre touch screen; high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2020
Source: Smart World

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Techzilla.it

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/08/2020
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Andrea Galeazzi

Positive: Powerful processor; elegant design; great built quality; nice display; comfortable keyboard; excellent speakers.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/25/2020
Source: HDblog.it

Positive: Nice design; great built quality; high autonomy; USB-C; Thunderbolt; comfortable keyboard. Negative: The location of webcam; no Wifi-6; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2020
Source: Notebook Italia

Positive: Good price; decent hardware; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/08/2020
Source: Leonardo.it Tech

Positive: Powerful hardware; nice performance; excellent display; long battery life; high portability.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/08/2020
Source: Computer Totaal

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/03/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techzine

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: CNet France

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 01Net

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/25/2020
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 70% mobility: 70%
Source: Journal du Geek

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tabletowo

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Komputerswiat

Positive: Stylish design; high performance; excellent display; good price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2020
Source: Antyweb

Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; comfortable keyboard; compact size; long battery life. Negative: No memory card reader.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/07/2020
Source: Log.com.tr

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 92%
Source: Chip Online TR

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 93%
Source: Yamobi

Positive: Nice display; compact size; light weight; high performance; fast charging; backlit keys. Negative: Overheats while using; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2020
Source: Ixbt

Positive: Excellent display; compact size; metal case; elegant design; powerful processor. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/21/2020
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

Positive: Stylish design; solid workmanship; thin frames; excellent display; powerful hardware; high performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2020
Source: Smartmania.cz

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/14/2020
Rating: Total score: 91% features: 80% display: 95% mobility: 93% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 95%
Source: Svet Androida

Positive: Compact size; powerful processor; excellent display; comfortable keyboard; long battery life; high performance. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2020
Source: CNews.cz

Positive: Excellent display; nice design; high performance; good ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/25/2020
Source: Pemmzchannel

Positive: Elegant design; slim size; light weight; very long battery life; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/14/2020
Source: Tek.no

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Dinside

Positive: Great built quality; nice display; good ergonomy; decent connectivity; long battery life. Negative: Poor cameras; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2020
Source: Mere Mobil.dk

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/06/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
Source: Alt om Data

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 83%
Source: Lyd og Billede

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/27/2020
Rating: Total score: 67%
Source: M3 PC för alla

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/18/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
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Model:
Huawei has introduced its latest MateBook X Pro, a compact sub-notebook with a 13.9-inch touchscreen display. The device comes in two colour variations, namely Space Gray or Emerald Green. The overall casing is rather similar to the 2018 model, with the same smooth matte aluminium surfaces along with chrome-cut edges and corners and an even higher 91 percent screen-to-body-ratio. Flexing is also quite minimal around the base and centre of the keyboard and likewise for the lid, despite having very narrow bezels. Apart from that, the bar hinge is sufficiently firm and uniform with minimal teetering up to its maximum of about 150 degrees.
The MateBook X Pro has been equipped with a full-fledged USB-3.0 Type-A port. According to Huawei, the inclusion of this port was a direct response to consumer demand and also due to the growing annoyance among users for having to carry Type-C adapters. There is also a single USB Type-C port, an HDMI port and a compact port replicator MateDock 2. However, there is no symbol indicating a Thunderbolt-3 port next to the USB Type-C port. From a technical point of view, the front USB Type-C port supports all Thunderbolt-3 features, but Huawei probably decided not to purchase a license for this model and therefore could not display the Thunderbolt name or symbol on this MateBook X Pro.
In terms of its display, there is only one option available for this MateBook X Pro, and that is a reflective, capacitive 3:2 touchscreen which runs at a native resolution of 3000 x 2000 pixel. Overall, the image quality was quite good with crisp display content and popping colours for a good viewing experience. The display is definitely the highlight of this device, as it has incorporated a Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Silicone (LTPS) panel, which does not require a backlight. Due to its compact nature, this technology tends to allow very high resolutions for viewing pleasure.
As far as the performance is concerned, the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 has been equipped with an Intel Comet Lake CPU paired with a Nvidia GeForce GPU. The latter may be the reason for Huawei opting out of Intel’s Ice-Lake chips, as theoretically there is no need for a more powerful and integrated GPU. One of the issues with this device, though, has to be its poor performance characteristics or, more specifically, its low TDP threshold of just 15W for sustained load. This performance might be okay for short bursts of load, but under sustained load, this new MateBook X Pro turned out to be even slower than its own Core i7-8550U powered processor. This is definitely a drawback. However, in terms of battery, the device has been packed with a 57.4Wh battery for good battery life. Overall, the device has its own share of high and low points for users’ considerations.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
NVIDIA GeForce MX250: Successor of the MX150 and still based on the same Pascal GP108 chip (similar to the desktop GT 1030) but with higher clock speeds. Available in two versions, a normal 25 Watt version and a low power version with 10 Watt TDP and reduced performance. The 25 Watt version e.g. offers a 21% higher boost clock than the old MX150 leading to a 5% performance gain.
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.
i7-10510U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced on 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.8 and 4.9 GHz (all 4 cores 4.3 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports DDR4-2666 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.90":
Above all, this display size is used for subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles. For all three types, this size is quite large. The biggest variety of subnotebooks is represented with this size.
Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. So, details like letters are bigger. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.1.34 kg:
In former time,s this weight was typical for big tablets, small subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 10-11 inch display-diagonal. Nowadays, often 15 inch laptops weigh as much.
Huawei: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company founded in 1987 with focus on telecommunications hardware and 170000 employees. In the first quarter of 2016, Huawei had a market share of 8.2% in the smartphone market, making it the third-largest smartphone manufacturer in the world. Compared to the same quarter of 2015, Huawei increased its market share by more than 58%.
In 2014, Huawei created the sub brand Honor and offers certain smartphone series under this name. The name Huawei is usually not listed for these products.
There are a lot of reviews on Huawei phones with slightly above average ratings (as of 2016).
84.04%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.