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Huawei Matebook X Pro i5

Specifications

Huawei Matebook X Pro i5
Huawei Matebook X Pro i5 (MateBook X Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-8250U 4 x 1.6 - 3.4 GHz, Kaby Lake Refresh
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce MX150 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 936 MHz, Memory: 5010 MHz, GDDR5, 388.92, Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, LPDDR3 2133 MHz
Display
13.90 inch 3:2, 3000 x 2000 pixel 259 PPI, 10-point capacitive, Tianma XM, IPS, ID: TLX1388, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-U iHDCP 2.2 Premium PCH
Storage
Soundcard
Intel Kaby Lake-U/Y PCH - High Definition Audio
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor, USB-C x 2, Both allow data transfer, charging and connection with MateDock 2 and one supports Thunderbolt 3
Networking
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 14.6 x 304 x 217 ( = 0.57 x 11.97 x 8.54 in)
Battery
57.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 1MP
Additional features
Speakers: Quad speaker, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, AC adapter, USB Type-C cable, PC Manager, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.33 kg ( = 46.91 oz / 2.93 pounds), Power Supply: 135 g ( = 4.76 oz / 0.3 pounds)
Price
1300 USD

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83.45% - good
Average of 19 scores (from 35 reviews)
price: 86%, performance: 85%, features: 71%, display: 92% mobility: 81%, workmanship: 92%, ergonomy: 88%, emissions: 88%

Reviews for the Huawei Matebook X Pro i5

87.6% Huawei Matebook X Pro (i5-8250U, MX150) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
Market disruptor. Huawei wants to prove that you don't need to spend $1500 or more for a decently specced XPS 13 or MacBook Pro. The MateBook X Pro attempts to give it all with an attractively thin aluminum design, 3:2 touchscreen, discrete Nvidia graphics, Thunderbolt 3, and an Intel U class CPU for less than what major competitors are currently offering.
Huawei MateBook X Pro (2020)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The only real drawback to the MateBook X Pro, apart from its contentious webcam, is its price. When Huawei first launched the laptop, its $1,499 price tag was particularly compelling. Two years later, with minimal upgrades, it's difficult to see where the extra money is going compared to other Windows 10 ultraportables. Nevertheless, if you can stomach paying a little more, and especially if you are already in the Huawei device world via a smartphone, the Huawei MateBook X Pro is a solid performer. It will be a while until it launches in the U.S. so we can benchmark it properly, but if you're willing to step outside the mainstream it should keep you satisfied.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/29/2020
(MWC 2018) Huawei MateBook X Pro Hands-on, Quick Review: A Display To Die For
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
The MateBook X Pro will be available in a number of configurations: an Intel 8th generation Core i5 variant paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, a 8th generation Core i7 variant with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage and a 8th generation Core i7 variant with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. You can also have the MateBook X Pro with either built-in Intel HD graphics or NVIDIA’s MX150 GPU.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/26/2018
Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
With more ports, a better screen, and discrete graphics, the Huawei MateBook X Pro looks to be a vastly better ultraportable laptop than last year's MateBook X.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2018
Matebook X Pro hands-on: Huawei’s new Windows laptop looks excellent
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
For me, the Matebook X Pro is an interesting device because of its great keyboard, fantastic size, and battery life. What do you think? Would you buy one? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/25/2018
Huawei MateBook X Pro hands-on: Interesting, but overpriced
Source: It Pro English Archive.org version
The Huawei MateBook X Pro is an interesting device and does show some promise. However, there's one giant problem – the price. The top-end MateBook X Pro with 16GB of RAM and a Core i7 process costs €1,899, which translates to a whopping £1,672.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/25/2018

Foreign Reviews

80% High-End-Ultrabook
Source: Com! - 11/18 German
Single Review, , Short, Date: 11/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
79% Design ist Trumpf
Source: PC Magazin - 9/18 German
Single Review, , Medium, Date: 09/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 79%
Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: Android Mag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/01/2018
Einen besseren Laptop gibt es derzeit nicht
Source: Heute German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2018
Huawei MateBook X Pro Das Anti-MacBook
Source: Futurezone.at German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2018
Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: PCtipp.ch German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/26/2018
Huawei Matebook X Pro
Source: Golem German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/25/2018
Ultraportátil premium 13,9": Huawei Matebook X Pro (2018)
Source: Putoinformatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; impressive design; powerful hardware; nice display; fast fingerprint sensor; backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/17/2018
80% Huawei Matebook X Pro
Source: PC Guia Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/16/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Huawei Matebook X Pro Recensione: Il Miglior Ultrabook Windows Sul Mercato?
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/17/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
92% Recensione Huawei Matebook X Pro – La magia è tra F6 e F7
Source: Techzilla.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 75% display: 100% mobility: 95% workmanship: 95%
0% Recensione Huawei MateBook X Pro: il vero tuttofare del 2018 (foto e video)
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: price: 70% features: 85% display: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Dopo 1 mese MateBook X Pro promosso a pieni voti: difficile fare di meglio
Source: Leonardo.it Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; good hardware; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/29/2018
100% Huawei MateBook X Pro (Mach-W29C) Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% Huawei MateBook X Pro - Surface-alternatief in Macbook-jasje
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
85% Huawei MateBook X Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 85%
100% Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro - Reviews
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/18/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
Huawei Matebook X Pro
Source: Tech Testers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; pleasant ergonomy; nice display; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/31/2018
80% Huawei MateBook X Pro : un ultraportable très convaincant
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Test du Huawei Matebook X Pro : à deux doigts du PC portable idéal
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100%
90% Test Huawei MateBook X Pro : un ultrabook tactile sans compromis
Source: Clubic French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 70% display: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; nice design; fast system. Negative: Short battery life; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2018
Обзор Huawei MateBook X Pro. Самый безрамочный ноутбук в мире
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Frameless design; powerful hardware; great speakers; long battery life; fast fingerprint sensor; backlit keys; slim size. Negative: Overheats while using; poor webcam.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/17/2018
Обзор MateBook X Pro: как Huawei «сделали» всех и создали лучший ультрабук года
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; excellent display; decent speakers; nice ergonomy; good cooling system; long battery life. Negative: Weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/13/2018
Обзор ноутбука Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: CNews.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size and light weight; nice performance; high autonomy; big screen, nice display; comfortable keyboard. Negative: Overheats while using; few ports.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2018
90% Videoanmeldelse: Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: Input DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 92% performance: 92% workmanship: 92%
92% Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: Input DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/28/2018
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 95% performance: 95% workmanship: 95%
100% Test: Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: Lyd og Billede DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2018
Rating: Total score: 100%
90% Videoanmeldelse: Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: Input DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
90% Huawei MateBook X Pro
Source: Input DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/16/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 95% performance: 95% workmanship: 95%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce MX150: Pascal GP108 based laptop graphics card and mobile version of the desktop GeForce GT 1030. Offers 384 shader cores and usually 2 GB GDDR5 with a 64 Bit memory bus. Manufactured in 14nm.

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.


i5-8250U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.6 and 3.4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,100 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.90":

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.


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.


83.45%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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