Huawei MateBook X ProvsLenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

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Huawei
Huawei MateBook X Pro
MateBook X Pro

Quick Stats

The Huawei MateBook X Pro delivers impressive performance with seamless multitasking and instant app loading capabilities.
The Huawei MateBook X Pro's exceptional build quality makes it a top choice for those seeking a premium ultrabook.
The Huawei MateBook X Pro boasts an impressive display with vibrant colors and crisp details to offer.
The Huawei MateBook X Pro boasts impressive features with a focus on performance and cooling efficiency technology.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 delivers impressive performance suitable for productivity and coding workloads effectively.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 boasts excellent build quality, justifying its low price point effectively.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 display is serviceable, but lacks depth and saturation for professional use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 features a touchscreen display, processor, speakers, and webcam with great battery life overall.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Huawei MateBook X Pro
Winner
#12
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#14
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Huawei MateBook X Pro
#647
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#191
Winner
Display
Huawei MateBook X Pro
#34
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#107
Performance
Huawei MateBook X Pro
#419
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#52
Winner
Build
Huawei MateBook X Pro
#43
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#299
Features
Huawei MateBook X Pro
#82
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
#510

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Huawei Huawei MateBook X Pro
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5
up to 32GB
up to 64GB
up to 2048GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Intel Core i7-13700H
Intel Arc (8-Cores)
NVIDIA GeForce MX550
N/A
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 + 1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Huawei MateBook X Pro

Strengths

The laptop's performance comes courtesy of one of the fresh new Intel Core Ultra 9 chipsets, which maxes out at 40 W TDP.
It has Huawei's super turbo Resource Management, which powers up instantly and handles multitasking with ease.
The laptop can happily handle photo editing, video editing, and other creative tasks without any slowdowns.
Despite its small size, the MateBook X Pro can run demanding games like Forza Horizon at a stable frame rate of 50 FPS.

Weaknesses

It may not be built for gaming, but it certainly isn't designed to handle intense graphics processing.
The laptop can get warm towards the bottom and back edge when under extreme pressure.
Battery life is somewhat inconsistent, with 5 hours of mixed use in performance mode and 7-8 hours in balanced mode.
Charging time can be a bit unpredictable, but it does have 90 W super Turbo Charge support to speed things up.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

Strengths

The build quality is very good
The keyboard is great, same as most other ThinkPads
The trackpad is exactly the same as other ThinkPads, with TrackPoint
Good screen with fine colors (not ideal for photo editing)
Great battery life, up to 10 hours on idle and 7 hours on YouTube playback
Very low cost, around $380-$400 USD

Weaknesses

The screen is not ideal for professional photo editing due to color accuracy issues
The included NVMe storage is not the fastest, but sufficient for OS and other basic needs
The webcam lacks saturation, appearing pale and ghostly
The mic quality is not mentioned as a particular strength or weakness
The laptop's specs are a couple of generations old, which may affect performance in demanding tasks
The screen size is not specified (only 1200p resolution is mentioned)
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Huawei MateBook X Pro

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is a powerhouse in disguise. Despite its sleek and lightweight design, this laptop packs a punch with its Intel Core Ultra 9 chipset, up to 40W TDP, and Huawei's Super Turbo Resource Management. With a quad-mic setup and Intel Arc graphics handling creative tasks, this device is perfect for commuters who need performance without the bulk. Can it deliver on its promises?

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5

In the realm of budget-friendly laptops, the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 stands out for its exceptional value proposition. Priced around $400 USD, this laptop boasts a robust feature set, including a reliable keyboard, precise trackpad, and a good-enough display. With its sturdy build quality and decent performance, it's an attractive option for those seeking a no-frills workhorse without breaking the bank. But does it truly deliver on its promises?

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