The Chinese firm Huawei is mainly known for its smartphones, but that has not stopped it from betting on a series of devices such as watches or laptops in recent years. In fact, the creation of a connected ecosystem is among its priorities. These devices have been improving with each new version presented, highlighting the company’s commitment to R&D. In this case, the latest version of a laptop that aims to be a reference in its market segment has just been presented. We have tested it for a few days and we can’t wait any longer to tell you what we felt the first time we played it. So is the MateBook X Pro.
This new laptop is Huawei’s top of the range for many reasons. In addition to its finishes, we have some technical features that improve every aspect of previous versions. If an Intel 11th generation processor was mounted on the previous model, it is equipped with a 12th generation processor . If before we had four speakers, now we have a total of 6 speakers. Everything has been improved, even the trackpad, which is now an experience, with tactile and even sound response.
Technical characteristics
But before telling you our first impressions, it’s time to review the technical characteristics of this new computer.
- 14.2-inch HUAWEI Real Color FullView Touch Screen
- 92.5% screen-to-body ratio
- 3.1K resolution (3120 x 2080).
- Magnesium body weighing 1.26 kilograms
- HUAWEI Free Touch with new gestures
- 6 speakers
- 4 microphones with noise cancellation
- HD front camera
- 12th Generation Intel Core i7 1260p Processor
- 16GB RAM
- 1TB hard drive
I have never seen this finish
The technical characteristics and the numbers are one thing, and then there is what the device transmits when we have it in front of us or touch it (without forgetting the user experience, etc). Without a doubt, having the laptop box in front of you unopened, you already know that this is something different. The packaging has been taken care of to the maximum to transmit a premium sensation that . The box is minimalist and includes the computer along with two little boxes. The first with the charging cable and some documentation, and the second with the charging plug (in this case 90W).
But, without a doubt, the shocking thing is when we remove the protection of the laptop and take it directly. Huawei has explained to us that they have been working for some time on achieving this finish, which is made up of three layers and in which magnesium is used for the first time instead of aluminum. The MateBook X Pro has a leather-style finish that surprises because fingerprints don’t get marked.
The laptop is very light, weighing just over 1.2 kilograms , and with a very contained size. That does not prevent it from equipping a total of 4 USB-C ports that can be used both to charge and to connect other devices. Of course, as happens in this type of compact equipment, it will be necessary to get an adapter if we want to connect normal USB flash drives or network cables for better speed. Luckily, we do have a headphone jack port.
The screen grows next to the touchpad
Another thing that attracts attention is the ratio of the screen, which occupies practically the entire front area except for a few small frames. At the top, the camera that supports Windows Hello has been placed to unlock the laptop with your face. This feature is quite interesting and works very well, quickly unlocking the computer as soon as it is opened.
In addition to all that, the screen goes further. Huawei explains to us that we have support for P3 and sRGB dual color gamuts with an individually calibrated ΔE < 1 color accuracy level. This is the first notebook in history to obtain TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 certification. Finally, we have a nano-optic coating that reduces light reflection by 60%.
However, it is not the only thing that grows and improves. We have the Free Touch touch panel that has haptic feedback and adapts the gestures of Huawei smartphones, such as the knuckle touch, to go one step further. The user will be pleasantly surprised by the tactile feedback. For example, when raising and lowering the brightness or volume, it will be as if we were moving the wheel of a mouse.
The sound puts the icing on the cake
We did not want to let these first impressions pass after a few days with the Huawei MateBook X Pro to talk about the sound. This is the most difficult section to explain, since there is nothing like the direct experience with sound, but without a doubt, this is one of the best listening devices of this type. The Chinese company has included 6 speakers , two more than in the previous version, including a double woofer assembly that has a back-to-back design to offer powerful bass.
But not everything is listening, there is also the thing that they listen to us. In this booming age of video calls, good microphones are key. Huawei has not skimped on this ground and mounts a total of 4 with noise cancellation capable of picking up sound from 5 meters away. The video call experience is somewhat lackluster when mounting an HD camera and not betting on a Full HD model. Still, features like FollowCam and Eye Contact give us a valuable extra.
Ok, but how much does it cost and when is it released?
You won’t have to wait too long to get this new Huawei laptop in Spain. In fact, it launches from tomorrow, September 3. Its usual price will be 2,199 euros , but we have it reduced at its launch thanks to a 200-euro discount promotion. This offer will be available until September 19.
Regarding the finishes, the color Ink Blue will arrive in our country, a very elegant blue that the company defines as “premium and elegant”. The gray and white versions will not arrive in our country at the moment.
