If you’re looking for an awesome allrounder laptop then you’re at the right place.
In this article, we are going to talk about the Huawei matebook 14s.
This laptop comes with an amazing 2.5K screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate and an 11th Gen i7 processor. It is a clear affordable alternative for MacBooks and Dell XPS. With a slim body design, tactile keyboard, and good battery life, it can be the next laptop you get.
So, let’s get started with the features and specifications of this laptop.
Body and Design
MateBook 14S body is made using an aluminum alloy that weighs 1.43 Kilograms with a thickness of 16.37 mm. Though, it might not be the lightest laptop but is still portable enough for school and work. The dual shark fin fans keep the laptop cool during its usage. The footprint is designed to contain a 14-inch display and ports comfortably.
Internals
The laptop rocks an 11th Gen intel i7 processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. You’ve got options to choose between the configuration of 1TB/16GB or 512GB/16GB. Furthermore, the RAM is LPDDR4X(dual-channel) and the storage is NVMe SSD. Talking about the graphics of the MateBook 14S, there is an Intel Iris Xe graphics built-in.
Display
MateBook 14S has a front-facing 14.2" screen has a resolution of 2,520 x 1,680 pixels, and a pixel density of 213 pixels per inch, and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The bezels are quite bearable and do not distract much. This display is good for media consumption, research and average design works.
As previously stated, this display can operate at a frequency of 90Hz (also 60Hz). It has a peak brightness of 400 nits, a contrast ratio of 1,500:1, 1.07 billion colors, and 100% sRGB coverage. This screen is also capable of tracking up to ten fingers.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard is backlit and has a fairly good travel distance of 1.5 mm. The typing on this keyboard feels very natural and comfortable. Though the touchpad in the MateBook 14 lacks the incredible technology of pressure-sensitive haptic technology, it is big enough for comfortable use.
Audio
MateBook 14s is equipped with 4 speakers. The audio quality is excellent, with plenty of volume level and little distortion in the higher frequencies. Huawei claims that the 4 front-facing mics offer a 5-meter pickup range and 360-degree coverage. This microphone configuration should provide you with a level of freedom during video or voice chats, in addition to noise cancellation.
Ports
The device features two USB-C ports which can carry out various tasks as charging, as a Display Port, and transferring data. Also, there is a presence of third-generation USB type A, a full-size HDMI port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Conclusion
Despite the ban of its smartphones outside the Chinese market, Huawei is in good form with its laptops. MateBook 14S provides the user with very good value for their money.
We hope this article has helped you in selecting the perfect laptop.
