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Huawei MateBook
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Engadget Review
The MateBook proves that Huawei can make a good looking device, but its keyboard cover has so many issues you wouldn't want one.
A terrible keyboard, trackpad and kickstand experience hold back its attractive hardware.
Devindra HardawarJune 28, 2016
Pros
- Thin, light and attractive design
Cons
- Display is merely average
- Keyboard is sold separately
- ... And it's terrible
- ... And it makes a terrible kickstand
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Huawei MateBook
- Critic Reviews (10)
- 66AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE10 ReviewsZDNet80Huawei MateBook review: Elegant Windows 10 tabletOverall, I enjoyed my time with the Huawei MateBook, but want to see a better keyboard solution and the inclusion of the MatePen or MateDock with a purchase of the MateBook.Ars Technica70Huawei MateBook reviewed: A Surface clone that putUsing the tablet like a laptop is fine, but you'll really get the most use out of this device if you plan on mostly using it in tablet mode. You can get away with the occasional work session, but other devices like the ThinkPad X1 or Surface Pro 4 are better built for that kind of use.PC World70Huawei MateBook review: Hip, hip Huawei is just aHuawei's MateBook convertible Windows tablet offers good performance packaged inside luxurious faux-leather cases. But the company leaned a bit too much toward fashion, sacrificing utility in the process.Laptop Magazine50Huawei Matebook ReviewHuawei's first Windows PC is a good-looking 2-in-1 with a vivid screen, but weak battery life makes this a less-than-impressive debut.CNET70Huawei Matebook review: This Surface wannabe fallsIf you like what the Matebook offers, pick the slightly pricier Samsung Galaxy TabPro S instead. The TabPro S has an even better screen, better battery life and throws the keyboard in for free.SlashGear60Huawei MateBook Review: Two big deal-breakers forThe MateBook's dire battery life means its core audience - space-conscious mobile workers - won't be able to rely on it to make it through anywhere near a full day. Factor in the flawed keyboard, and it's not hard to see that Huawei's ambitions were too much, too soon.The Verge50Huawei MateBook review: this tablet wants to be aThis is Huawei’s first attempt at this kind of tablet computer, and it’s possible that the next version will fix the flaws in design and battery life. ... for now, the MateBook feels like a work in progress, and you shouldn’t be a beta tester for an unfinished product.Gizmag80Huawei MateBook review: The sleekest of them allI've used the MateBook for writing, editing, creating product comparison images in Photoshop and tweaking raw photos in Lightroom – all without any problems. ... If it can stand in as my main work machine, we think it will do well for quite a few other people as well.TechRadar70Huawei MateBook reviewHuawei's first Windows tablet is a stunner in design and features, but below average performance and battery life are troubling issues.Expert Reviews60Huawei Matebook review - a super slim Surface ProThe Huawei Matebook is a gorgeous Windows 10 tablet, but it's hampered by poor battery life and a fussy, underwhelming keyboard case.
Key Specs
TYPE
Tablet
FORM FACTOR
Slate
SCREEN SIZE
1222
SCREEN RESOLUTION
Other
BUNDLED OS
Windows
PROCESSOR SPEED
90030
SYSTEM RAM
41
POINTING DEVICE
Trackpad
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE
Up to 920
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