HUAWEI Huawei "HUAWEI MateBook 13" or "HUAWEI MateBook X Pro" Should I Choose?

The HUAWEI MateBook 13 is a compact and high-performance product with excellent cost performance of 90,000 yen. In the HUAWEI MateBook series, which is the company's notebook PC, "HUAWEI MateBook X Pro" is prepared as a high-end model.

HUAWEI MateBook 13 (left) and higher model HUAWEI MateBook X Pro

Differences in specifications between HUAWEI MateBook 13 and HUAWEI MateBook X Pro

HUAWEI MateBook X Pro has a model equipped with 8th generation Core i7-8550U or Core i5-8250U, memory is 16GB and 8GB respectively, storage is 512GB and 256GB SSD, and Core i7 model has GeForce MX150 as dGPU It is installed.

HUAWEI MateBook X Pro.This is a high-end model equipped with my own Core i7

The display is 13.9 inches and the resolution is 3000 x 2000 dots. The screen occupancy is about 91%, the contrast ratio is 1500: 1, the maximum brightness is 450 knits, the color gamut is sRGB 100%, and a touch panel is also installed.

HUAWEI MateBook 13 has 8th generation Core i7-8565U or Core i5-8265U CPU, 8GB memory, 512GB or 256GB SSD storage, and integrated GPU only. The display is 13-inch with 2160 x 1440 dots, contrast ratio 1000: 1, brightness 300 knits, color gamut 100% sRGB, and no touch panel.

HUAWEI MateBook 13.Display size is a little small

Comparing the specs side by side in this way, it seems that the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is one step higher than the HUAWEI MateBook 13. However, the selling price is over 190,000 yen for the high-end model, which is a high-priced PC compared to the HUAWEI MateBook 13. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro has the specs and price for the high-end, and conversely, it's the product of choice for users who need high-end work.

Both have the same power button layout and touchpad size.

However, the CPU of the HUAWEI MateBook 13 is a little new due to the release date, so the CPU of the lower model of the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro and the upper model of the HUAWEI MateBook 13 have almost the same level of performance, memory and storage. The capacity is the same. In this way, it can be said that the HUAWEI MateBook 13 does not make much difference unless you select a higher model with dGPU, 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage.

The display of HUAWEI MateBook 13 and HUAWEI MateBook X Pro has a narrower frame, so the difference in overall size is suppressed.

HUAWEI MateBook 13 is slightly more compact in body size The decisive factor is the price difference

Another difference is the size of the main body. HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is about 304 x 217 x 14.6 mm, about 1.33 kg. On the other hand, the HUAWEI MateBook 13 weighs about 286 x 211 x 14.9 mm and weighs about 1.28 kg. In this way, the size difference from the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is small for the slightly larger display. This is probably due to the high screen occupancy for the display size.

In addition, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro has two USB Type-C ports on the left side and one USB Type-A port on the right side, making it more expandable. Nevertheless, the thickness of the main body is within a difference of about 0.3 mm.

Comparing the thickness, the difference is not so big, but it seems that the thickness of the display part is thinner on the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (bottom).

Overlapping, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro placed underneath has a slightly larger footprint.

Then you might want to choose the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro. But what you shouldn't forget here is the price. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro has a price of over 190,000 yen for the high-end model. On the other hand, the HUAWEI MateBook 13 costs about 120,000 yen even for high-end models.

This price is still cheaper than the lower model of HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, and if it is, it is a level comparable to the specifications except for the display.

The trial equipment is a high-end model of HUAWEI MateBook 13, but I have been using it so far, and even if I run heavy-weight software such as Photoshop, it will show sufficient performance, and of course Office software is also comfortable. Turned out to work.

HUAWEI MateBook 13 with sufficient performance and high-end HUAWEI MateBook X Pro

Anyway, if you are a user who processes a lot of photos and videos every day, you should choose HUAWEI MateBook X Pro. High-resolution, large-screen displays are also important for such applications, and if performance is important, you need a higher-end model of the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro.

On the other hand, the HUAWEI MateBook 13 offers sufficient performance and reasonable price if it is mainly used for general work in the office, school, or home. Huawei Share's OneHop function, which HUAWEI MateBook X Pro does not have, is also convenient, and you can not let go of the ease of sending data such as photos taken with a smartphone with one touch.

Although it doesn't make a big difference, the HUAWEI MateBook 13 is even slightly more compact and lightweight, so it's easier to carry around, so I'd like to take that into consideration. Anyway, if you are looking for a lightweight and compact, it will be important.

The HUAWEI MateBook 13 can be said to be a "general use" PC. Most of the work, including image editing at home, is well done with the HUAWEI MateBook 13. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is "for professional use" and is the PC of choice when you need more performance, including advanced video editing. It seems good to choose according to your own use, but you will be satisfied with either model.

3 year warranty now! HUAWEI MateBook 13 Release Commemorative Manufacturer Warranty Period Upgrade Campaign!

Huawei is conducting a manufacturer's warranty period upgrade campaign to commemorate the release of HUAWEI MateBook 13.

If you purchase the HUAWEI MateBook 13 during the campaign period and apply by email, the manufacturer's warranty, which is usually one year, will be extended to three years without exception.

・ HUAWEI MateBook 13 Purchase deadline: Until May 15, 2019 (Wednesday) ・ Campaign application deadline: Until May 31, 2019 (Friday) (* Valid only for receipts on the day)

For details, please visit the campaign site.