Huawei subsidiary has decided to introduce its laptops to the European market, and the latest update, the MateBook 14, is the first to arrive in the world, after its launch last February worldwide.
We had a chance to test it for a few weeks to see how it works every day. It should be mentioned that there is a version with a larger screen size of 15.6 centimeters, but only available elsewhere.
Design
The 14-inch 1080p IPS LCD screen utilizes all the panel space, with vertical frames fixed on both sides and sides, since the webcam's location is located in the keyboard instead of the screen.
Thus, the screen-to-body ratio becomes 84%. The bottom is a little big, but it doesn't affect it, so you won't see it when you watch videos or content of this type.
And the glass case is one of the brightest we've ever seen, so it doesn't hurt much if you plan on integrating the playable use of Honor MagicBook, with great technology or functionality when using office systems.
The exterior is made of magnesium alloy and finishes in & # 39; Space Gray & # 39 ;, which we find ourselves more purple than usual, we appreciate the appreciation. A finer finish than normal matte black. There is also the option for & # 39; Mystic Silver & # 39;
The edge of the booklet also comes with a blue chamfer, giving it a certain personality in the world of graphic notebooks. This, along with the Honor logo, is the only thing that will allow you to distinguish by seeing this laptop from Huawei's MateBook D 14.
It is a lightweight paper book, weighing less than 1.38 pounds and a size of 15.9 mm. You can probably carry it comfortably in a bag, even though its screen is not 13 inches that seems to be very handy for this ultralight range of everyday use.
Your keyboard and location touchscreen they are generous, and have a soft and warm keystroke with minimal resistance. It also has a soft back lamp, so you can see what you're writing when you're in a dark room.
In addition, if you're worried that your webcam might be turned on by third parties for attack or vulnerability, on MagicBook this won't be a problem because it's hidden inside the keyboard, between the F6 and F7 buttons.
Even though the privacy side is a bonus, this camera is not content with 1 MP quality and a direct angle to your chin. This means that if you are one of the authors or authors of notes during a video call, you will hide part of your face.
The laptop It comes with a fingerprint sensor that you can use to unlock the aperture. It also offers the option of setting up a PIN or password, something that you can integrate with all Windows-enabled options.
Audio quality is no longer a bargain compared to the selection of several other laptops operating in this category, where it should be noted that the speakers are less than a laptop. This does little to enhance the experience when watching videos sitting on your bed.
Working with benefits
Depending on the processor, it's not that you can choose between the configuration range and the models. You can only go to the MagicBook with AMD & # 39; s Ryzen 5 3500U. There are no Intel options currently in commercial processing.
It comes out equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, some solvent calculations to better manage Windows 10 Home. However, there is no customization option, so when editing photos or mounting videos at professional level, you should choose at least 16 GB.
In the connectivity and ports section, we have USB-C and two other standard USB A's, in addition to HDMI output and another headphone. Having a video output gives you the opportunity to manage the extra screen with your equipment.
In terms of battery, the MarkBook has a capacity of 56 W, which is a gram, enough to deal with management all day, as we can keep up with our tests.
In a battery test with continuous video playback mode, we found satisfactory values of 10 hours and 43 minutes, a figure that was set on average for laptops in this range.
You will only need 90 minutes to fully charge its battery, and hear the USB-C discussed connector, so if you want to use the port for another purpose, you will need an extra adapter.
We noticed that if you choose a laptop type with a 15.6 screen, you will get a 42Wh lower battery, something of a surprise when you consider that a larger device will carry more battery power.
For gaming and graphics purposes, it seems clear that the MagicBook is not a dedicated gaming device, but thanks to the Radeon Vega 8 chip, you can still run games like Planet Zoo on this device with acceptable latency.
The fan and thermal cleaner system also does a good job of preventing the laptop from overheating even in the most demanding cases of its CPU, and nowhere does it sound like an airplane when making a passenger ride on an open system.
In the graph we show, you can see the key performance values compared to its competitors, as well as the independent tests we have discussed.
Price and availability
The Honor MagicBook 14 laptop was introduced by the product at an event that took place last February, when its availability was announced in late March.
In the meantime, it is possible to find it through certain channels not available at HiHonor website, where it is common to find product smartphones for sale in our country. His recommended price at the time of its announcement it was € 599, a price to be honored.
This way, if you want to get it, it looks like you'll have to switch to other similar channels Amazon the UK official store. You will see that here the base configuration we tested is priced at 549 pounds.
Please note that Huawei MateBook D same in terms of set. The only difference is the small details of the structure we have already discussed during our review. You can buy another 15-inch for € 699.
The final decision
When it comes to the right amount of money on both smartphones and laptops, it looks like no one can beat the mark of a celebrity, less than Huawei. In the case of Honor MagicBook 14, this seems to be the opposite.
And that the company is entering this new kind of product with a pointless competitive device, where Microsoft's services and the Windows 10 operating system didn't carry any restrictions, as is the case with smartphones.
You will have bought the ultimate looking laptop with good storage options without paying the premium price. Now, it's a closed configuration, without the possibility of a better RAM memory or better graphics chip.
The screen is light and ready for the most playable part, the processor can handle a lot of work and supports some popular games, with a clean but 14-inch size to work well wherever you go.
Genres
- Space Color Gray
- A full 14-inch IPS display
- 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution
- AMD Ryzen processor 5 3500U
- Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
- 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage
- Connectors: 1x USB-C; 1x USB 2.0; 1x USB 3.0; HDMI and mini-jack output
- Connecting Wifi ac MIMO 2 x 2 with Bluetooth 5.0
- Respect MagicLink 2.0
- 1Mp webcam (720p)
- Fingerprint sensor
- 56 Wh battery (10 hour battery life)
- Windows 10 application
- Dimensions 322.5 x 214.8 x 15.9 mm
- Weight 1.38 kg
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