Huawei MateBook 14vsLenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2

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Huawei
Huawei MateBook 14
MateBook 14

Quick Stats

The Huawei MateBook 14 boasts solid performance thanks to Intel's Core Ultra chipset, handling multitasking smoothly.
The Huawei MateBook 14's solidly constructed build with premium feel is its standout feature overall.
The Huawei MateBook 14's stunning OLED display is its standout feature and a major selling point overall.
The Huawei MateBook 14 boasts an impressive OLED display and robust Intel Core Ultra chipset features.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 provides capable performance for everyday tasks and office applications smoothly.
The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 boasts an excellent build quality, making it perfect for frequent use.
The display is a highlight of the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2, but could be slightly improved.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 boasts an impressive array of features and excellent build quality.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Huawei MateBook 14
Winner
#660
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#661
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei MateBook 14
#705
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#413
Winner
Display
Huawei MateBook 14
#441
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#501
Performance
Huawei MateBook 14
#617
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#748
Build
Huawei MateBook 14
#261
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#275
Features
Huawei MateBook 14
#761
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
#482
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei MateBook 14
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 512GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Intel Core i7-1185G7
NVIDIA GeForce MX350
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
N/A
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Huawei MateBook 14

Strengths

The Huawei MateBook 14 has an attractive, slender design that is solidly built.
One of the highlights of this laptop is its absolutely stunning, gorgeous sharp OLED display, perfect for creators who edit photos and videos.
The performance has been really solid from this thing, considering the lack of dedicated graphics.
The battery life is good enough for all-day usage with mixed use various apps on the go at the same time.
The MateBook 14 can stream video for just over 10 hours in total, which is quite average but not bad for a laptop this size.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2

Strengths

The convenience of having a stylus pen mounted inside the corner of the chassis is useful.
The laptop has a durable chassis with typical ThinkPad built quality.
There are plenty of ports for a 13.3-inch laptop, including two USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports.
The business-oriented ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 has several security features to keep your data safe.
The stylus pen is not perfect for long periods but useful nonetheless.
The ThinkPad keyboard is excellent, a hallmark of Lenovo's laptops.
You get the 2-1 modes to work with and a convenient garage ThinkPad pen pro stylus.
Overall, outstanding value for business two-in-one laptop.

Weaknesses

There's no option for a 4G SIM slot, which can be a compromise if your work takes you on the road.
The battery life is above average but not class leading, a trade-off with performance over battery life.
Better brightness would have helped if you work near a window or need to take the yoga outside to work on.
Maximum 16 gigabytes of soldered-on RAM might not be enough for heavyweight apps like Adobe Premiere Pro or Photoshop.
The stylus pen is not perfect and can't be used for long periods, only occasionally useful.
The maximum 16 gigabytes of memory can't be upgraded, a disadvantage if you're a power user.
Disappointingly, the battery won't last a full day at the office, especially with heavy use.
Older games will struggle to run smoothly even on low-medium settings.
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Huawei MateBook 14

The Huawei MateBook 14 is an attractive, slender laptop that boasts solid construction and a stunning OLED display, making it perfect for creators who edit photos and videos on the go. Equipped with Intel's Core i5 Ultra chipset, this laptop delivers impressive performance, handling multitasking and gaming with ease. However, some compromises have been made, including the lack of dedicated USBC ports, which may be a drawback for some users.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 is a versatile convertible laptop designed for business users. This 13.3-inch device offers a sturdy chassis, excellent keyboard, and a range of ports, making it an ideal choice for those who need to switch between laptop and tablet modes. Powered by Intel's Tiger Lake processor, the ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 delivers decent performance, although battery life falls short of expectations. With its robust feature set and affordable price point, this convertible is well-suited for price-conscious businesses or individuals seeking a reliable two-in-one device.

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