Huawei MateBook X (13-inch, 2017) Series

60 reviews

Apr, 2024

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portability (31)
design (28)
screen (18)
durability (10)
sound (9)

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battery (11)
price (6)
touchpad (3)
connectivity (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 reviews of Huawei MateBook X (13-inch, 2017) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the performance and durability. The screen and design also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the connectivity and touchpad.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Huawei MateBook X (13-inch, 2017) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Michael Passingham (trustedreviews.com)

Huawei MateBook X

Huawei isn't the first name that springs to mind when you're on the market for a new laptop, but hasn't stopped it from creating one of 2017's prettiest portable computers, the MateBook X. Huawei's first laptop is an impressive machine, and rivals the...

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Spencer Hart (t3.com)

Huawei Matebook X review: watch out Apple, Huawei is coming for you

The Huawei Matebook X is a triumphant entry into the ultra-portable laptop segment

Amazing design and screen ; Great sound ; Fingerprint sensor

Slightly odd USB-C setup ; You may never be able to buy it

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : James Peckham (techradar.com)

Huawei MateBook X review

A better MacBook Pro for Windows Ultrabook fans

Fantastic design ; Beautiful and unique display ; Great audio capabilities

High price ; Limited connectivity options ; Lackluster battery life

The Huawei MateBook X is the first attempt by the Chinese firm at making a laptop, but it has actually succeeded impressively well offering everything you'd expect from a portable computing option in 2017.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Huawei MateBook X review: Huawei goes after the MacBook

Overall, the MateBook X is a compelling option and a wonderful debut from a company that you won't associate with laptops just yet - but will in the

Slim and light design ; Great display with minimal bezel ; Good keyboard and typing experience ; Excellent sound quality (with Dolby Atmos) ; Fingerprint scanner in perfect position

Likely to be expensive (prices yet to be revealed) ; Slightly limited connectivity ; Gets hot under load ; Battery life not best-in-class ; Backlight not the best from all angles

The real winner in the MateBook X is its design. This laptop fires itself right into the centre of the Ultrabook pack, likely to cause the go-to MacBook and Dell XPS some disruption thanks to its slim and light design, very usable keyboard and...

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Henry Burrell & Dominic Preston (techadvisor.co.uk)

Huawei MateBook X review

Huawei is attempting to go toe to toe with Apple and Microsoft with its first ever laptop: the MateBook X. Here's what we think of the slick new ultrabook.

The MateBook X would be an impressive laptop under any circumstances - the fact that it's Huawei's first just makes it even more so. Huawei has definitely nailed the design and build quality, while the keyboard is also impressively tactile for such a...

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Huawei MateBook X review

X marks the spot for Huawei's MacBook rival

Powerful CPU can cope with any desktop duties ; Slimline design is gorgeous, especially those screen bezels ; Great sound to match stellar picture quality

Standby battery life is awful ; Touchpad can be tricky ; A few build quality stumbles ; More expensive than a MacBook

A sterling first effort at a powerful ultraportable, besting Apple in some areas – but the MateBook X isn’t perfect

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Nathan Spendelow (expertreviews.co.uk)

Huawei MateBook X review: The MacBook rival has dropped in price

Apple's MacBook dominates, but is it time for Huawei's MateBook X to take the crown?

Slim and light ; Fantastic speakers ; Fingerprint reader

Multitasking performance isn't great ; USB Type-C ports limited in odd ways

Whatever you think of the MateBook X, there’s no doubt it’s an impressive first stab at a laptop. It’s almost as thin and light as the Apple MacBook, yet boasts a larger 13in display and a more powerful processor. Battery life is excellent, the screen...

May, 2017

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Huawei Matebook X review: The Windows laptop that thinks like a MacBook

The Huawei Matebook X is a supremely sleek 13-inch laptop that bears a striking resemblance to the MacBook Pro.

The Huawei Matebook X has a stylish aluminum design that impresses everyone who sees it. It has a Dolby Atmos audio system and its power button doubles as a fingerprint reader.

The US price is still not confirmed, configuration options are limited and it lacks a touchscreen.

The thin, light and fast Matebook X is a tempting MacBook alternative for Windows 10 fans.

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Huawei MateBook X review

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The Huawei MateBook X laptop looks every inch a desirable, portable computer. It's thinner than a MacBook Air and has a powerful processor inside. Here's what to expect from Huawei's new slimline laptop.

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Expert review by : Ian Betteridge (alphr.com)

Huawei MateBook X review: Almost the perfect ultraportable

A fine laptop with exceptional screen and audio that's compromised by average performance and battery life

Every laptop design is a compromise between portability, power, battery life and design, and the MacBook X is no exception. It sacrifices power for a fanless and highly portable design that I prefer to the Dell XPS 13, but also forsakes the exceptional...

Jun, 2017

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