Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 Review: The Best Made Even Better

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INTRODUCTION:

Huawei used to be a brand known by the general public because of its highly capable camera-centric smartphones that welcomed collaboration with Leica. After the tech giant successfully established domination in the smartphone segment, Huawei highlighted its other consumer offerings more. Now, Huawei laptops are also considered among the best in the competition.

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 Review: The Best Made Even Better
Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 Review: The Best Made Even Better

When the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 was released last year, many called it the best one Huawei has made. This year, Huawei proves that there's always something to improve for the better -- even if apparently what you have previously offered can be hailed as the best already -- through the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021. Should this be your next gadget buy? Read on our review to find out.


DISPLAY and DESIGN:

There’s no arguing that the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 is one of the best premium-looking laptops available in the market today. Some would say that it exudes the same design vibes as the Macbook Pro, but the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 shines on its own.

Its 13.9-inch screen is a beauty with its 3K FullView display in 3000 x 2000 resolution with 6 million pixels and 100% sRGB wide color gamut. You don't really need these technicalities when you see the display of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 with your own eyes. This laptop can deliver vivid and lively colors and sharp images. What serves as the cherry on top is that the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 looks almost bezel-less, and this is further emphasized with its 3:2 aspect ratio that brings a panoramic viewing effect. It will have been better if this device has a slightly matte screen covering or anything that isn’t too reflective, as it sometimes compromises the visibility of its display.

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 3K Full View Display
3K Full View Display

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021's display is so good that we felt like we just want to spend the day binge-watching our favorite movies and series at the highest available video quality. However, the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 doesn't sell itself short with productivity features as well, which we'll discuss later on in this review. Its touch display also helps a lot in getting daily tasks done efficiently and seamlessly.

The marvel it has in terms of the display is mirrored on the design of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 -- talk about an overall premium look. This laptop is available in pretty colors of Emerald Green and Space Gray with a metallic body and a diamond-cut, sandblasted finish. In simple terms, the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 is a definite stunner, and if you're looking to buy one, we suggest getting the Emerald Green variant because we're telling you it's a real scene-stealer. Although we have to remind you to be mindful of fingerprints and smudges as the material at the back of the screen of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 is a magnet to these.

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Just like the other models under the MateBook X line, the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 is made for people to carry a very powerful workstation everywhere they go. This laptop is only 14.6mm thin and 1.33 kg light. You can either easily slid it in a bag or flaunt it bare in your hands.

This laptop has a full-sized, short-travel keyboard. One would think that keyboards are the least of concerns when buying a laptop, but this part of the device becomes an important factor in the long run. Luckily, the keyboard of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 appears to be the convenient and easy-to-use one, and we really liked its tactile response.

On both sides of the keyboard lie a part of the quad-speaker system of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021. These play as the vents, though, as the real speakers are found beneath them, side-facing. We applaud Huawei for deciding to have this kind of speaker setup for the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 as the sounds bounce off when the laptop is on a flat surface. This is unlike other laptops where the speakers are found on the bottom, so when the device is laid flat, the sounds appear muffled and trapped. The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 brings an immersive entertainment experience with its outstanding display quality partnered with its rich speakers.

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 Fingerprint Sensor/ Power Button
Fingerprint Sensor/ Power Button

Another well-thought-out feature of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 is its two front microphones. They're made to pick up voice even from 5 meters away, allowing users to move freely while on a call without worrying about whether the person they're talking to can still hear them. There's also a feature that filters out environmental noise for better sound. We tested this feature, of course, and we can vouch that what Huawei claims is true. Audio quality is among the best features of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021.

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 Pop-up Camera
Pop-up Camera

The pop-up front camera stealthily hidden between the F6 and F7 keys -- the same one as the Huawei MateBook Pro X 2020 -- is still present at the 2021 version of the laptop, as well as the circular power button that doubles up as a fingerprint sensor found on the upper right part of the keyboard. We know that Huawei did this to maximize the all-screen look of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021, but they could’ve improved the webcam quality while they’re at it.


BATTERY and CONNECTIVITY:

Huawei has mastered how to include all the essential ports for connectivity while maintaining a slim profile for their laptop.s The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 has two USB Type-C ports that can be used for charging, screen extending at max 3840 x 2160 resolution, and data transferring at max 40 Gbps. There's also one port each for USB-A 3.2 and a 3.5mm port for the headset and microphone.

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 Retail Package
Retail Package

The packaging of the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 only has the Huawei 65 W USB-C power adapter and the USB-C charger cable, which can be used to charge other devices like tablets and smartphones.

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021, with its 56Wh battery, is advertised to deliver 11 hours of web browsing, 10 hours of video playback, and 11 hours of regular work.

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Based on our usage, it can last up to 9 hours with 75% brightness and up to 11 hours with 50% brightness, regardless of the task we're doing. Recharging takes an hour and a half to reach 100%, while a 30-minute charge brought us a 47% battery life.


PERFORMANCE:

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 runs on a powerful set of internals. These include an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, an Intel Iris Xe graphics card, 16GB LPDDR4 memory, 512GB SSD storage, and a Windows 10 Home operating system. These are better than what the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2020 has.

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 CPU-Z Info
CPU-Z Info

As expected, the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 only delivered outstanding performance. Switching to different software and various tasks on a daily basis is a breeze. With these internals, the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 can also handle demanding games decently, although we don't really recommend doing so as the system gets hot. Besides, this one isn't really made for gaming.

The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021, just like other recent devices from the brand, supports the Huawei 1+8+N strategy, which basically aims to bring consumers closer to the convenience of the Huawei ecosystem of smart devices.

With the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021, this can be easily executed through the Huawei Share feature, where you can connect your Huawei phone to the laptop and make them work as one device.

It works easily by tapping or placing your phone on top of the touchpad then the interface of the smartphone will pop out on the laptop screen. With this, users can access features like the Multi-Screen Collaboration, wherein a secondary display within the laptop's screen can be viewed simultaneously. This also allows functions like scrolling on social media, sending messages, and making calls.

Speaking of the touchpad, the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021's Huawei Free Touch is made with a glass panel that delivers a smooth glide for scrolling and other gestures. Users can click anywhere on the touchpad, and the laptop will respond to the command. Its click sensitivity and vibration intensity can be adjusted according to the users' preferences via the Huawei Free Touch app.

Another good point about the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 is that it stays cool and works quietly even when used for the most demanding tasks. This is because of its dual-fan cooling system with a shark fin fan design that enhances airflow.


FINAL WORDS:

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 Philippines
Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021

All things considered, it’s undeniable that the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 ticks the right boxes. It’s beautiful and powerful both on the inside and the outside, plus its plethora of features unique only to Huawei laptops make it worth the buy. With the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 as the benchmark, it’s exciting to think about the future devices Huawei will bring closer to Filipinos. 

How much is the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 price in the Philippines?

  • The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 is priced for only Php89,999, which is way more affordable than the previous generation that cost Php119,990.
  • Those who get it through the Huawei Store will receive free Huawei WiFi AX3 worth Php3,999. 
  • Get yours now via Lazada at https://bit.ly/huaweistoreofficial or Shopee at https://bit.ly/huaweiofficialstoreph and receive free Huawei Gift Pack worth Php2,999.

When will be the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 available in the Philippines?

  • The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 is now available in the Philippines since April 23 2021. 

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