Huawei Matebook E

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Reviews for the Huawei Matebook E

85% Huawei MateBook E review: The best Windows on ARM PC that you can't buy
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
The Huawei MateBook E is a fantastic productivity device, and it's the best Windows 10 on ARM PC, hands down. It has a beautiful 1440p display, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, a combination that doesn't exist for anything else with a Snapdragon 850 under the hood.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 85%

Huawei MateBook E Review: Subtle Refinement
Source: PC Perspective Archive.org version
Despite their large global presence in smartphones, Huawei isn't a brand widely known to US consumers. While this has improved year by year with the introduction of unlocked phones from and their Mate brand, I don't think that most Americans realize how big of a consumer electronics company Huawei is.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/15/2017

70% Huawei MateBook E review: Round two still has work to do
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Sure, the MateBook E looks and feels quality, functions quietly and has nifty features like a fingerprint scanner to login. But with a £1,000+ price tag (it's hard to be specific as the MateBook E isn't available in the UK at the time of writing) the competition is typically stronger.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Huawei MateBook E Review
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
All MateBook E models come with Windows 10 Home as the OS (sorry, no choice to upgrade to Pro), and it is the Microsoft Signature Edition that comes free from trialware and pre-loaded apps and programs you didn’t ask for. Also, Huawei includes a one-year subscription to Office 365 Personal, Microsoft’s cloud-based productivity suite, which is a $70 value. Huawei backs the MateBook E with a standard 12-month warranty.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Huawei MateBook E review: A tablet that fixes its predecessor's mistakes
Source: Neowin Archive.org version
The biggest thing about the Huawei MateBook E for me was that it fixed almost everything that was wrong with last year's MateBook. The keys on the Portfolio Keyboard are now 'islanded', there's a kickstand for multiple viewing angles, and it comes with all of the accessories instead of forcing the user to buy them separately.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Huawei Matebook E review: is this the tablet that can replace your PC?
Source: Think Digit Archive.org version
The tablet isn’t exactly cheap, but it is very similarly priced to certain other popular Windows tablets with the same specs. This one is thinner and prettier, though. You can get a Huawei Matebook E for as low as 999€, while the top-tier version (the one we reviewed) goes for 1,299€.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/10/2017

60% Huawei MateBook E
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Ultimately, the MateBook E is less than the sum of its parts: a gorgeous display, a thin and light form factor, and processor, memory, and storage options that you'd expect to find on a laptop. Bring it all together, though, and you get an underperformer with strengths that aren't compelling enough to make you cross out the conventional tablets or laptops on your shopping list.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/15/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Huawei MateBook E review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The MateBook E is a clear improvement from the first generation and is on par with the Surface Pro as the best Windows 10 hybrid device. The well-built and included keyboard cover is the quiet star of the show here, as there’s not much you can do to jazz up the tablet itself.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Huawei MateBook E
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
I’m pleased that Huawei has taken another stab at the 2-in-1 market. With prices starting at €999 (probably £900 inc VAT) with the keyboard included in the box, it's going to be a tight fight between the MateBook E, the more premium Surface Pro and Samsung's various Galaxy Books.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2017

Huawei MateBook E preview: A better keyboard cover makes all the difference
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
First impressions are good. The MateBook E looks to present a balance of power and design, and it's been much better executed in this model. The change to the cover is a small thing, but Huawei has learnt from the previous experience and moved to make it better for all users.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2017

Huawei MateBook E hands-on review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
If Huawei can undercut microsoft's hybrid, it could be a compelling alternative. If not, I'll need to see both side-by-side to see which is worth your cash.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2017

Foreign Reviews

82% Verfolgerduell
Source: Connect - 10/17
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 94% features: 80% mobility: 74% ergonomy: 82%

Huawei MateBook E Besser, aber noch nicht perfekt
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2017

Tablet-Neuauflage
Source: c't - 21/17
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 09/01/2017

80% Der Primus Unter Den Problemkindern
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

89% Starkes Notebook mit spärlichen Anschlüssen
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2017
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 89% features: 87% display: 84% mobility: 94%

Was Taugt Der Teure Windows-Hybrid?
Source: Android Pit DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/27/2017

Huawei MateBook E
Source: Curved DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2017

Huawei Matebook X und E
Source: Golem DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2017

Die neuen MateBooks im Hands-On
Source: Technik Surfer DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2017

OFERTA DEL DÍA: Huawei Matebook E, un ultraportátil convertible 2-en-1 con pantalla IPS de 12" 2K que, animado por un Core i5-7Y54, sería completamente silencioso en todo momento (549 €)
Source: Putoinformatico ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High mobility; compact size; light weight; silent system; good price; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/22/2019

[Análisis] Huawei MateBook E, Convertible con panel 2K, 256 GB SSD y ¡a precio incomparable!
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Fast fingerprint sensor; decent hardware; nice display; good price. Negative: Only 1 USB port.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/20/2017

Huawei Matebook E. Pros y contras (829 €)
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Attractive design; nice display; good cooling system; fast fingerprint sensor; rich set of ports. Negative: No memory card slot; no rear camera; inflexible stylus pen.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/24/2017

¡Chollo! Huawei MateBook. Pros y contras (519 €)
Source: Ofertaman ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; decent display; elegant design; comfortable keyboard; nice selfie camera. Negative: Weak connectivity; no rear camera; inflexible stylus pen.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/22/2017

Recensione Huawei Matebook E Bl-W19
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/24/2017

Recensione Huawei Matebook E: finalmente una buona tastiera
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; comfortable keyboard; good selfie camera; decent cooling system. Negative: Weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2017

Huawei Matebook E Hands-On: Qual È Lo Scopo Del Costoso Ibrido Windows?
Source: AndroidPit.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Negative: High price; short battery life; uncomfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2017

Premier Test Du Huawei Matebook E : Que Vaut Cette Tablette Hybride Sous Windows ?
Source: AndroidPit.fr FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; solid workmanship; comfortable keyboard; decent hardware. Negative: Poor connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2017

Comment

Model:

The Huawei MateBook E i5-7Y54 is a convertible that has enough style to suit any office. Huawei has further expanded the MateBook series by releasing the MateBook E, a convertible most closely related to the original MateBook. The MateBook E takes an admittedly Surface-heavy approach in its design. The tablet component of the MateBook E is all but identical to the previous version and that means it is just as slim (6.9 mm) and utterly gorgeous as the original. It is available in gold, blue and pink and looks more like a large Android tablet than a Windows 10 device, yet it is a proper business tool. The bezels are of a thickness one would expect, and the top one houses the front-facing camera. On the top edge, there are dual speakers and two mics alongside the power/lock button. The right edge retains the volume rocker/fingerprint sensor that works brilliantly with the Windows Hello biometric setup. The dimensions of the tablet are 6.9 x 278.8 x 194.1 mm, which is really thin for a Windows 10 Pro device. Huawei's MateBook E uses a chiclet keyboard with soft feedback. There is practically no pressure point, but the resistance when pressing a button ensures sufficient feedback when typing. The size and the distance of the keys let the user work fluidly. The pad should be firm and even, otherwise the keyboard dock will quickly twist as soon as the heels of the hands are put on it. For working in the dark, a two-stage keyboard illumination is available.

The screen of the MateBook E displays image content with a resolution of 2,160 x 1,440 pixels. Huawei uses an IPS panel in 3:2 format. The high brightness and strong contrast of the tablet make for a very sharp picture. It is an excellent display with superb viewing angles. The maximum brightness reaches an eye-searing 397cd/m2, which is good enough for use in most conditions. The MateBook E’s specs are high-end for a 2-in-1 hybrid device. It has a seventh-generation Intel Core i5 7Y54 processor. It is a 1.20GHz chip that is able to max out at 3.20 GHz. Supported by 8 GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, it ran many programs simultaneously without noticeable lag. There is no option to expand the storage via a microSD card. The MateBook E has few ports, with Huawei including only a single USB Type-C port in addition to the headphone jack and keyboard connection. This lack of ports can be somewhat rectified by connecting the included MateDock 2, which adds USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI, and VGA connections. The MateDock 2 supports Power Delivery, which means that the MateBook E can be charged while being connected to the MateDock 2.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Intel HD Graphics 615: Integrated graphics card in some Kaby Lake Y-series processors (4.5 Watt TDP) with 24 EUs (GT2) and no dedicated graphics memory. Clocks with Update to 1050 MHz depending on the CPU Model.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

i5-7Y54: Extremely efficient ULV-SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for tablets and fanless notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Includes two CPU cores clocked at 1.2-3.2 GHz with Hyper Threading support as well as a graphics adapter and is manufactured in a 14 nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

12.10":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

Huawei: Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd. is a Chinese telecommunications company and hardware manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Shenzhen. Huawei is a global leader in information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. Huawei provides end-to-end solutions for telecommunications networks, devices, and smartphones, as well as storage, servers, networking, and cloud computing enterprise solutions and products.

In 2014, Huawei established the Honor subsidiary brand under which certain smartphone lines are sold. The Huawei name is usually not listed for these products.

77.33%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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