Huawei MateBook 16vsHonor MagicBook X 14

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

Huawei
Huawei MateBook 16
MateBook 16

Quick Stats

The Huawei MateBook 16 delivers impressive performance with its custom AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset onboard.
The Huawei MateBook 16 boasts exceptional build quality that is sturdy, visually appealing, and confidently premium.
The Huawei MateBook 16 boasts a top-notch display with vibrant colors and sharp details overall.
The Huawei MateBook 16 boasts a custom AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset with impressive processor capabilities.
Honor
HONOR MagicBook X 14
MagicBook X 14

Quick Stats

The HONOR MagicBook X 14 delivers impressive single-core and multi-core scores for seamless daily office work and gaming experience.
The Honor MagicBook X 14's build is a masterclass in design and engineering excellence always.
The HONOR MagicBook X 14 boasts an exceptional display with vibrant visuals, reduced eye strain, and accurate color representation.
The HONOR MagicBook X 14 boasts impressive features, including a 12th gen Core processor.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Huawei MateBook 16
#504
Honor MagicBook X 14
Winner
#500
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei MateBook 16
#774
Honor MagicBook X 14
#497
Winner
Display
Huawei MateBook 16
#83
Winner
Honor MagicBook X 14
#388
Performance
Huawei MateBook 16
#618
Winner
Honor MagicBook X 14
#738
Build
Huawei MateBook 16
#677
Honor MagicBook X 14
#203
Winner
Features
Huawei MateBook 16
#468
Honor MagicBook X 14
#63
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei MateBook 16
Honor HONOR MagicBook X 14
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 512GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Intel Core i5-12450H
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 35/45W)
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Huawei MateBook 16

Strengths

Huawei MateBook 16 has a nice weight and chunk to it, giving you optimism that there's more to this than just looking nice.
The performance is great, with the all-new custom AMD Ryzen 7 5800H seven nanometer chipset, making it possible for long gaming sessions and moderate to advanced 4k multi-layered video editing.
You can have multiple browser tabs open at once, which always gets missed on laptop reviews.
Windows 11 runs smoothly out of the box, with a whole host of juicy upgrades, including a revamped start menu, search icon, and recommended feature.
The new AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset is significantly more powerful than Ryzen 5s and Ryzen 3's.
Huawei MateBook 16 has a wide enough screen to fit the same size content as movies, with black bars at the top and bottom when not watching videos.
Multiple browser tabs can be open simultaneously
The new AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset is a beast, making it possible for long gaming sessions and some moderate to advanced video editing tasks.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Honor MagicBook X 14

Strengths

The new Honor Magic Book X Series has finally ushered in an update bringing two sizes of the new Honor Magic Book X14 2022 and the new Honor Magic Book X16 2022.
The laptop's aesthetic is absolutely in line with the Public's Aesthetics and can even be called the PowerHouse among high-value laptops.
The metal body under the glacier silver color scheme is full of texture, creating a more comfortable feel and look.
The weight of the whole machine is as light as 1.34 kilograms, making it easy to carry with one hand every day.
The battery life is quite good, and the laptop can continue to brighten the screen for 11 hours even at maximum brightness and screen settings.
The new Honor Magic Book X14 has a 14-inch high definition eye protection and anti-glare screen, which provides good immersion and color display.
The keyboard uses the flagship 1.5 millimeters long keystroke and has a slightly concave Arc surface appearance, providing a comfortable typing experience.
The laptop comes with genuine Windows 11 operating system and office home and student Edition worth $748, making it easy to cope with more office scenarios.

Weaknesses

There is no information about the laptop's processor or RAM capacity, which might be a concern for some users.
No specific details are provided about the laptop's performance in demanding tasks like gaming or video editing.
The text does not mention any potential issues with heat dissipation, despite mentioning the large high-performance fan and heat dissipating copper tube.
There is no discussion about the availability of other ports or connectivity options besides USB ports.
No information is provided about the laptop's warranty or customer support services.
Some users might find the price range mentioned ($550-$700) to be on the higher side for a laptop with this specification.
The text does not mention any potential issues with the Honor Sharing function or Multi-screen collaboration capability, which could be a concern for some users.
There is no discussion about the laptop's durability and build quality beyond mentioning the metal body and glacier silver color scheme.
Read Full Reviews

Huawei MateBook 16

The Huawei MateBook 16 is an impressive laptop that boasts a sleek design and robust performance. Powered by the custom AMD Ryzen 7 5800H chipset, this device delivers seamless gaming sessions and moderate to advanced video editing capabilities. With 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, multitasking is a breeze. The laptop's unique aspect ratio, while polarizing some users, provides an expanded screen real estate for those who value productivity over cinematic experience.

Honor MagicBook X 14

The latest update to the Honor MagicBook X Series brings two exciting new laptops: the MagicBook X14 2022 and the MagicBook X16 2022. These thin and light high-quality cost-effective laptops boast impressive features, including a powerful processor, long-lasting battery life, and vibrant displays. With their sleek designs, comfortable keyboards, and advanced smart interconnection capabilities, these laptops are perfect for users seeking a seamless and efficient computing experience.

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