Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1vsHuawei MateBook 16

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Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
ThinkPad T14s Gen 1

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 delivers solid performance suitable for everyday tasks, but may lack for demanding apps.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 boasts a solid and robust build quality with impressive attention to detail.
The display is a highlight of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 with crisp and vibrant colors.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 boasts a compact size, high-quality chassis and decent battery life overall.
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.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#508
Huawei MateBook 16
Winner
#504
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#198
Winner
Huawei MateBook 16
#774
Display
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#515
Huawei MateBook 16
#83
Winner
Performance
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#622
Huawei MateBook 16
#618
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#316
Winner
Huawei MateBook 16
#677
Features
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
#528
Huawei MateBook 16
#468
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1
Huawei Huawei MateBook 16
up to 40GB
up to 16GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
Intel Core i7-10610U
AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Intel UHD Graphics
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 35/45W)

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1

Strengths

This laptop has a compact size and light weight, making it easy to carry around.
The keyboard is comfortable and a trademark of all ThinkPads.
There is a trackpad as usual and also there is Thunderbolt 3, which is an advantage compared to previous models such as the t490s.
Ubuntu handles well on this system, with good hardware support and no driver issues.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

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

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 is a compact and lightweight laptop designed for easy portability. While its small size comes with some trade-offs, such as soldered RAM and no Ethernet port, it also boasts a rigid and high-quality chassis, good battery life, and comfortable keyboard. With Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt 3, and a camera shutter, this laptop checks many boxes for those seeking a practical work or travel companion. Let's dive into the details of its advantages and disadvantages in this review.

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.

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