{"id":40,"date":"2024-08-23T06:51:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T06:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/?p=40"},"modified":"2024-08-23T06:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T06:51:41","slug":"the-new-huawei-matebook-x-pro-is-the-macbook-air-killer-i-always-wanted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/08\/23\/the-new-huawei-matebook-x-pro-is-the-macbook-air-killer-i-always-wanted\/","title":{"rendered":"The new Huawei MateBook X Pro is the MacBook Air killer I always wanted"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Early Verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Huawei-1739951-HB4593R1ECW\">MateBook X Pro<\/a> keeps that same alluringly minimalist design and pitch-perfect ergonomics, while seriously upgrading the display and internals. Outside of this laptop yearning for Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huawei\u2019s laptops have always been known for being sleek, but the newest one, the 2024 MateBook X Pro, really takes it up a notch. This Intel Core 9 Ultra-powered, 14.2-inch screen laptop weighs only 980g and measures only 13.5mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Huawei-1739951-HB4593R1ECW\">HB4593R1ECW Battery for Huawei MateBook X PRO MACH-W29C GRADE A<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>+Visually alluring, durable design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+OLED display is mesmerizing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+Touchpad and keyboard are best in class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+Speakers are surprisingly great<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+Powerful Intel Core Ultra performance&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>-but please, give me Qualcomm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>-Expensive at (potentially) \u00a31,799<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>-No 3.5mm headphone jack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQNSy5rFcModoTxDVr0fei1npkMcTFZfzs3ag&amp;s\" alt=\"\u6027\u80fd\u9ad8\u7aef\u3001\u91cd\u91cf\u4e0d\u52301kg\uff01 HUAWEI MateBook X Pro \u7b14\u7535\u8f7b\u76c8\u767b\u573a- Y-Zine: \u6642\u5c1a, \u4f55\u9808\u7406\u7531\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Huawei-1739951-HB4593R1ECW\"> Huawei MateBook X Pro<\/a> has been an underrated ultraportable over the past couple of years. In fact, last year\u2019s model is my favorite laptop of the year .<br>We also talk about how the display on the super thin MacBook is \u201cbright and colorful,\u201d but the 14.2-inch flexible OLED panel here is simply jaw-dropping from every angle. Chalk that down as another check in Huawei\u2019s column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The keyboard feels better to type on, the trackpad is arguably the best I\u2019ve ever used with its elegant surface and software trickery. The Morandi Blue magnesium alloy is head and shoulders above the MacBook Air \u2014 both in terms of eye-catching color and its resistance to fingerprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/detail-Huawei-1746091-HB54A9Q3ECW\">HB54A9Q3ECW Battery for Huawei MateBook X WT-W09 WT-W19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024)<\/th><th>M3 MacBook Air (13-inch)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Size<\/strong><\/td><td>12.2 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches<\/td><td>12 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>2.2 pounds<\/td><td>2.7 pounds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, we can\u2019t go any further without talking about that weight. I expected a little heft \u2014 like the 2.7-pound MacBook Air is by no means heavy, but you can feel its weight. At 2.2 pounds, this CNC Unibody is lightweight unlike anything I\u2019ve felt before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-huawei-matebook-x-pro-2024-cheat-sheet\">Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024): Cheat sheet<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is it?<\/strong>A powerful, thin and light Windows notebook<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who is it for?<\/strong>For the hard workers on the go \u2014 needing something ultraportable to get intense creative work done, while needing a good screen for watching videos during long trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What do we like?<\/strong>At 2.2 pounds, it\u2019s the lightest laptop I\u2019ve ever used \u2014 but it doesn\u2019t skip on the power with an Intel Core Ultra 9 and 32GB DDR5 RAM. This all keeps images superfluid on that drop-dead gorgeous OLED touchscreen display, and the attention paid to the delicate keyboard and gigantic touchpad is unmatched.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What don\u2019t we like?<\/strong>Expect this to be expensive. On top of that, the 40W TDP of the Intel chip (while good for performance) does mean the battery takes a little bit of a hit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-huawei-matebook-x-pro-2024-specs\">Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024): Specs<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Header Cell &#8211; Column 0<\/th><th>Huawei MateBook X Pro<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td><td>14.2-inch (3120 x 2080) touchscreen OLED, 3:2, 120Hz refresh rate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CPU<\/strong><\/td><td>Intel Core Ultra 9 185H<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GPU<\/strong><\/td><td>Intel Arc integrated graphics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RAM<\/strong><\/td><td>32GB DDR5 RAM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Storage<\/strong><\/td><td>2TB SSD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ports<\/strong><\/td><td>2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Connectivity<\/strong><\/td><td>Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Battery<\/strong><\/td><td>70 Wh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Size<\/strong><\/td><td>12.2 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td><td>2.2 pounds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ridiculously good looking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQWqwI1vk8VSzO7_IxklIckZzgd0zQGrHDQ0g&amp;s\" alt=\"\u5168\u65b0\u9999\u6e2f\u884c\u8ca8Huawei MateBook X Pro 14.2\u540b(2024) (Intel Ultra 9-185H, 32GB+2TB SSD),  \u96fb\u8166\uff06\u79d1\u6280, \u624b\u63d0\u96fb\u8166- Carousell\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The same magnesium alloy shell returns (something that Huawei calls the \u201cskin-soothing metallic body\u201d) \u2014 carved into this curved, utilitarian shape that looks unmistakably luxurious from every angle. And this new lighter blue finish adds an alluring dash of personality to the otherwise minimalist elegance.<br>On top of that, this thing is durable. I\u2019m not saying it\u2019s like those ultra-rugged systems that you see people drop from great heights (please don\u2019t do that), but the rough-yet-smooth surface covering the laptop has undergone a Micro-arc oxidation process to improve water resistance. What this translates into is a laptop that\u2019s impressively resistant to fingerprints and stains.<br>Funny story: the reviewer\u2019s guide every journalist received with a new product they\u2019re testing suggested that I spill coffee on the surface, which immediately terrified me. But the photos you are looking at here were taken after I did indeed spill some prime Costa Rican dark coffee on the lid and wiped it off. Not a single bit of staining, and no fingerprints even when I was eating some Monster Munch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"unmatched-ergonomics-3\">Unmatched ergonomics<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just about the tools. It\u2019s about how you use them, and the Huawei MateBook X Pro is a key example of that \u2014 offering arguably the best typing and clicking experience I\u2019ve ever used on a Windows laptop.<br>The subtle dish of every key paired with 1.5mm of travel and a soft-yet-tactile landing of each key leads to a delightful typing experience, which matches the ergonomic greatness of the MacBook Air\/Pro.<br>But let\u2019s talk about the massive touchpad that goes all the way up to the bottom edge like an infinity pool. Following in Apple\u2019s footsteps, there\u2019s no actual mechanical click, as it\u2019s all a solid-state construction. The haptic motor mimics clicks with a strong crispness, which gives you a gorgeous response to every interaction.<br>Instead, it\u2019s edge controls! The left edge controls screen brightness, the right changes the volume, and moving across the top will scrub back and forth through videos. Once you experience it, you\u2019ll find it hard to go back to any other laptop \u2014 it\u2019s kind of a \u201cwhy doesn\u2019t everybody do this\u201d kind of innovation that I love.<br>You\u2019ve also got other gesture controls, such as knocking to take a screenshot or start a recording, but I\u2019ll cut to the chase. This continues to be the best touchpad\/keyboard combination I\u2019ve ever used on a laptop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-true-feast-for-the-eyes-and-ears-3\">A true feast for the eyes and ears<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The older X Pro models were already a joy to watch movies and listen to songs on, but Huawei has gone a step further with four simple letters: OLED. Put simply, this 14.2-inch display is a masterpiece to the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pairing a super sharp 3.1K resolution with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 120Hz refresh rate, this tall, crispy screen is a color-accurate joy to work on with up to a 1000-nit peak brightness. In all the lighting conditions I threw at this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And my word what a sight it is. The vibrant colors melt off the screen and the 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio adds real depth to my time watching 3 Body Problem. But probably most surprising is the six-speaker setup here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever I see a laptop this skinny, tinny audio is sort of assumed of it. However, with impressive bass and a great, surrounding soundstage of well-balanced highs and mids, these speakers can overwhelm any time the fans kick up nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-huawei-matebook-x-pro-2024-verdict\">Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024): Verdict<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>If you come at the king, you best not miss, and Huawei has come correct with the MateBook X Pro \u2014 putting the M3 MacBook Air on notice. Matching its performance, while being lighter, packing a gorgeous OLED panel, and the best keyboard\/touchpad combo I\u2019ve used on a Windows laptop, Apple is clearly in its sights and the shot\u2019s been taken.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Early Verdict The new MateBook X Pro keeps that same alluringly minimalist design and pitch-perfect ergonomics, while seriously upgrading the display and internals. Outside of this laptop yearning for Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. Huawei\u2019s laptops have always been known for being sleek, but the newest one, the 2024 MateBook X Pro, really takes it up &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/2024\/08\/23\/the-new-huawei-matebook-x-pro-is-the-macbook-air-killer-i-always-wanted\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The new Huawei MateBook X Pro is the MacBook Air killer I always wanted<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-huawei"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40\/revisions\/41"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.batterymap.co.nz\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}