•  Date Published: 28 Nov 2024
    • Intel Core i5-10210U
    • Intel UHD Graphics
    • 13.0", FHD+ (2160 x 1440), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 8GB RAM
    • 1.30 kg (2.9 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 8GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 286 x 211 x 14.9 mm (11.26" x 8.31" x 0.59")
    • Weight
    • 1.30 kg (2.9 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Card Reader
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 mm combo
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • 2x Digital Microphones
    • Speakers
    • 2 Speakers
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    Huawei MateBook 13 (2020)
    11.26" x 8.31" x 0.59" Dimensions
    1.30 kg (2.9 lbs) Weight
    Average 13.0-inch laptop
    1.26 kg (2.8 lbs) -3% Weight

    Review

    Huawei MateBook 13 in-depth review

    The Chinese manufacturer has introduced another impressive notebook at a very impressive price. Apart from the huge Huawei logo on the lid, MateBook 13 (2020) is very reminiscent of the Apple MacBook Air of the same year. It is extremely thin, very light, and has an unpopular feature, that is shared with the latter - you'll see what we're talking about later.In contrast to the Apple machine, this notebook has a potent 15W processor - either from Intel (Comet Lake-U), or AMD (Ryzen 3000U). Believe it or not, some models will be available with dedicated graphics in the form of GeForce MX250. That's incredible. Ultimately, students will be extremely happy with the machine... Well, at least on paper.Its also worth noting that the display tall 3:2 aspect ratio, which makes browsing the[...]

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    Pros

    • Doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (Chi Mei P130ZFA-BA1)
    • Covers 93% of the sRGB gamut (Chi Mei P130ZFA-BA1)
    • Stylish design and good build quality
    • Supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory
    • Decent build quality
    • High maximum brightness (408 nits) and great color accuracy with our Gaming and Web design profile (Chi Mei P130ZFA-BA1)
    • Fingerprint reader

    Cons

    • Very limited I/O (despite the dongle in the box)
    • Memory is soldered to the motherboard

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Despite being a somewhat copy of the MacBook Air (2020), the MateBook 13 (2020) shows great performance, thanks to its impressive cooling design.Check out all Huawei MateBook 13 (2020) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Okay, Huawei, we haven't played this game with you before, but there is a first time for everything, right? Like HP loves to do, there are four hidden Phillips-head screws, in addition to the 6 Torx screws. In order to find them, grab your plastic pry tool and remove all four rubber feet. A[...]

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