It’s official: Huawei Matebook X

Huawei Matebook X specs:

• 13-inch IPS LCD display @ 2160 x 1440 pixels
• Intel Core i5-7200U
• Intel Core i7-7500U
• Intel HD Graphics 620
• 4GB or 8GB DDR3 RAM
• 256GB or 512GB SSD
• WiFi 802.11ac
• Bluetooth 4.2
• 2 x USB 3.0 Type-C port
• Microsoft Windows 10
• 5449mAh Li-Ion battery
• 286 x 211 x 12.5 mm (dimensions)
• 1.05 kg or 2.31 lbs (weight)

Here are the pricing configurations:

• Core i5 + 8GB RAM + 256GB SSD: €1,399 (Php78,500)
• Core i5 + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD: €1,599 (Php89,500)
• Core i7 + 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD: €1,699 (Php95,000)

The MateBook X’s battery is supposed to last a long time, too, with company touting up to 10 hours of 1080p video playback on a charge. Speaking of video, you might appreciate the multimedia experience, not only because of the MateBook’s vibrant 13-inch 2K display, but also thanks to the Dolby Atmos-enhanced surround sound system. Unfortunately during my preview period, the display on my unit seemed dim in bright sunlight, but the audio was indeed immersive and loud.

Like the MacBook, Huawei’s laptop adopts a minimal approach to ports, which is likely to put off some people. You’ll only get two USB C slots, one of which feeds power to the device while you’re left with the other for external connections. To alleviate the potential inconvenience here, Huawei is including a dock with each MateBook X that provides options for HDMI, USB A, USB C and VGA. Unfortunately, though, there’s no microSD card reader.