Huawei MateBook 14vsLenovo V17 Gen 2

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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 V17 Gen 2
V17 Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo V17 Gen 2's performance is decent but may struggle with demanding workloads and prolonged usage.
The Lenovo V17 Gen 2's major letdown is its flimsy and fragile build quality overall.
The Lenovo V17 Gen 2's display is a standout feature with impressive quality and color accuracy.
The Lenovo V17 Gen 2 features two USB ports, HDMI outboard, audio jack, SD card reader.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Huawei MateBook 14
Winner
#660
Lenovo V17 Gen 2
#664
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei MateBook 14
#705
Lenovo V17 Gen 2
#222
Winner
Display
Huawei MateBook 14
#441
Winner
Lenovo V17 Gen 2
#742
Performance
Huawei MateBook 14
#617
Winner
Lenovo V17 Gen 2
#629
Build
Huawei MateBook 14
#261
Winner
Lenovo V17 Gen 2
#764
Features
Huawei MateBook 14
#761
Lenovo V17 Gen 2
#578
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei MateBook 14
Lenovo Lenovo V17 Gen 2
up to 16GB
up to 40GB
up to 512GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD + up to 1000GB HDD
AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
Intel Processor U300
NVIDIA GeForce MX350
NVIDIA GeForce MX350
N/A
1x 2280 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 V17 Gen 2

Strengths

Their full HD IPS display here is great offering decent peak brightness of around 350 nits good uniformity high contrast ratio and near full sRGB coverage
The keyboard here is a superstar with both a backlight and spill resistance
We have good enough key travel and clicky feedback on the touchpad has a Mylar cover which is plenty smooth while the clicking mechanism is comfortable and has a satisfying click
You can get decent performance out of this device, especially for entry-level and beginner creator work

Weaknesses

The plastic chassis with questionable build quality due to the thin profile and low weight
There are bendy areas such as the lid and the keyboard deck which shows the budget nature of the laptop
The cooling solution doesn't seem capable of sustaining a load on the chip, resulting in clock speeds going down and temperatures rising during stress tests
You only have two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, a slower USB 2.0 port, and an HDMI outboard, which may not be enough for more demanding users
Read Full Reviews

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 V17 Gen 2

The Lenovo V17 Gen 2 is an affordable entry-level notebook that boasts a large display and impressive specs. With a sturdy plastic chassis, despite questionable build quality due to its thin profile and low weight, the laptop offers ample space for productivity and creation. The keyboard shines with backlighting and spill resistance, while the touchpad provides smooth navigation. We'll delve into the device's performance, cooling system, battery life, and display quality in this review.

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