Huawei has announced the launch of the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 powered by a 11th Gen Intel Core Processor.

Designed with the needs of young consumers in mind, HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is engineered to provide incredible performance across all scenarios, from virtual lectures and productivity on-the-go to multimedia experiences.

Alongside a more powerful processor, HUAWEI MateBook D 15 can also be configured with Intel Iris X^e Graphics to power faster graphics processing performance. Furthermore, innovative technologies such as Super Device, Fingerprint Power button, Dual Antenna Wi-Fi 6 and Reverse Charging combine to enhance the user experience, elevating the notebook from being a productivity tool to a smart companion that users will find indispensable in everyday situations.

HUAWEI MateBook D features a 15-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare display that retains the series’ signature FullView design, offering an 87 percent screen-to-body ratio with a 16:9 aspect ratio for immersive cinematic experiences. The display also has passed TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Flicker Free certifications for a more comfortable viewing experience. The low blue light level helps reduce eye strain related to prolonged display use.

A product exemplifying Huawei’s “Pure Shape” design philosophy, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has a minimalist design with clean, refined lines running through the metal body, creating an understated appearance in an elegant Mystic Silver colourway.

Every HUAWEI MateBook D attests to Huawei’s dedication to quality and achieving manufacturing excellence. With the notebook weighing as light as 1.56kg and measuring only 16.9mm at its thickest point, travelling with it is effortless, and the rich array of ports along the sides of the notebook will satisfy most everyday usage scenarios.

To young consumers, a PC is not only a tool to get work done with, but also an entertainment platform. HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is powered by a 11th Gen Intel Core Processor built on the 10nm SuperFin technology. The quad-core, eight-thread processor has faster performance than its predecessors to effortlessly handle everyday usage scenarios, and features integrated Intel Iris X Graphics.

The notebook can be configured with up to 8GB memory for faster read and write, and features an NVMe PCIe high speed SSD to further improve the overall system performance. With a click of the Fn and P keys, users can enable Performance Mode for more demanding apps. An advanced cooling system featuring high-density HUAWEI Shark fin fan leverages the bionic design to ensure HUAWEI MateBook D 15 performs stably under load. Furthermore, HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has a new Wi-Fi 6 network interface card featuring a dual-antenna design to provide faster and more stable Internet connectivity.

HUAWEI MateBook D 15 supports Super Device to provide a more convenient way for users to connect the laptop with other devices. To initiate pairing, users simply need to click on the Control Panel icon at the lower right corner to open Super Device, then drag other the icons of devices towards the PC icon. This straightforward way of pairing makes connecting multiple devices more intuitive than ever.

With its ability to seamlessly collaborate with other Huawei products, including phones, tablets, monitors, users can capture their spontaneous inspiration on any of the disparate Huawei devices they own, and the content will seamlessly sync across all of them. Multi-Screen Collaboration with smartphones now allow up to three active windows, delivering exceptional multi-tasking performance. Documents and images transferred between devices with a simple drag and drop. Alternatively, users can open smartphone files on the laptop and make direct changes directly. Video calls can also be initiated from the laptop and conducted with laptop peripherals, freeing users’ hands from holding the phone while the call is active.

Through Multi-Screen Collaboration, users can also connect a Huawei tablet to the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 and use the tablet as a drawing pad or a second screen, or simply for easy drag-and-drop file transfers. The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 can also be connected to a HUAWEI MateView either wirelessly or with a cable. Future updates will provide even more interconnectivity options for users to enjoy new all-scenario experiences.

The AC adapter coming with the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 supports HUAWEI SuperCharge for fast charging of compatible Huawei smartphones. Reverse charging remains active even when the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is powered down, which can be helpful when users find themselves in need of a quick smartphone battery top-up while on the road.

Innovative Huawei technologies such as Fingerprint Power Button and Recessed Camera are also featured on the HUAWEI MateBook D 15.

The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 will be available from 21 October 2022.

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Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) today hosted the Huawei Seamless AI Life New Products Global Launch event, where the company announced six new products that further enrich the 1+8+N all-scenario ecosystem.

The new products revealed during today’s keynote include: HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro and HUAWEI FreeLace Pro, new pro-variants of the highly acclaimed audio products featuring improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), new designs and user-centric features; HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro and HUAWEI WATCH FIT, the latest entries to Huawei’s wearable product line-up with striking aesthetics, new fitness data tracking features and workout modes; and HUAWEI MateBook X and HUAWEI MateBook 14, two new lightweight notebooks that revolutionise mobile productivity with compact form factors and smart experiences enabled by the innovative Huawei Share feature.

During the keynote, Huawei also reaffirmed its commitment to the All-scenario Seamless AI Life Strategy and working with partners to nurture the 1+8+N ecosystem. The products launched today are all designed to bring a more cohesive connected experience to consumers in their everyday lives, in scenarios ranging from work, health and fitness to audio entertainment, echoing Huawei’s mission to build a better connected world.

Richard Yu, Executive Director and CEO of Huawei Consumer BG, said: “Great user experiences are always founded on innovation, but our journey of innovation always begins and ends with 1 Measurements of product dimensions are obtained from Huawei labs.

HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro & HUAWEI FreeLace Pro features ANC and immersive audio on demand HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro are the world’s first true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones to support intelligent dynamic noise cancellation. Featuring a hardware and software integrated solution, the new TWS earphones intelligently identify the type of ambient noise based on the user’s immediate surroundings and switch between three profiles – General, Cosy and Ultimate – to offer the optimal noise cancelling performance. Further, HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro delivers the best noise cancelling performance yet on a Huawei audio product with an industry-leading noise cancellation rating of
40dB2 .

Dual Connection with Android, iOS and Windows smart systems means users can seamlessly switch between devices without being tied to one brand, and the new gesture control enables users to easily take control of the earphones by performing a swipe or a pinch on the cubic earphone stem.

Also announced during the event, the new HUAWEI FreeLace Pro offers great audio and a stylish design. Supporting noise cancellation up to 40dB, the neckband earphones take advantage of industry-leading algorithms to provide stable noise cancelling performance in any situation.

HUAWEI FreeLace Pro features a pair of 14mm aluminium-magnesium alloy dynamic drivers with bass tubes to offer the high fidelity audio for the ideal listening experience. Pairing and charging are as seamless as ever with HUAWEI HiPair, a Huawei-developed solution that lets users easily do both at the same time by plugging the earphones to smartphone with a USB-C port. A five-minute charge gives enough battery to sustain five hours of music playback, and a full charge offers a full day’s use.

HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro & HUAWEI WATCH FIT is practical pro-grade features for everyday use Huawei continues to expand the HUAWEI WATCH family with new products that are steeped in innovations that add scientific flair to make keeping fit and healthy easy.

The new HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro not only come with features that consumers have come to love on the HUAWEI WATCH GT Series, the elegantly modern smartwatch also offers up to two weeks of battery life, more than 100 workout modes, plus pro-grade fitness data tracking features.

Health tracking features are at their most advanced yet with the upgraded HUAWEI TruSeen 4.0+ providing more accurate heart rate readings. Huawei has introduced new workout modes including Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowboarding and Golf Driving Range. These join the existing range to provide users with real-time performance tracking and analyses for professional sports. The new flagship smartwatch launches with a rugged design featuring premium materials, including a sapphire watch crystal, titanium case and skin-friendly ceramic case back that combines with another sapphire glass black to enhance monitoring accuracy and wearing comfort.

Additionally, HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro supports apps to provide a convenient means for users to get even more features. Huawei also plans to further augment the smart experience on offer in the future.

Launched alongside the HUAWEI WATCH GT 2 Pro, HUAWEI WATCH FIT is the first Huawei sports smartwatch to feature a rounded rectangular watch face design. The smartwatch combines a dazzling 1.64-inch AMOLED display, which lends itself to displaying more content and a better interaction experience.

At 34g, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT feels as light as a sports wristband. The watch features newly upgraded HUAWEI TruSeen 4.0 heart rate technology, which leverages Huawei’s own multi-sensor AI neural network algorithm and advanced PPG components to provide more accurate, 24-hour heart monitoring to track changes in blood oxygen, sleep and stress conditions. All the data is also analysed to generate fitness advice that helps users lead better, healthier lives.

HUAWEI WATCH FIT is the first Huawei smartwatch to support Quick-workout Animations. By combining 44 standard fitness routines (including fat burn, shoulder muscle relief, body sculpting and other routines) into 12 animations, this feature provides a quick and easy way for users to work out at a moment’s notice. HUAWEI WATCH FIT offers 13 running classes that are specifically tailored for jogging enthusiasts. Running pace is analysed scientifically with results provided in real time to help users optimise their workout. Further, as the ideal outdoor companion, the smartwatch comes with 96 workout modes, built-in GPS and 5ATM water resistance.

While compact, the smartwatch supports up to 10-day battery in typical scenarios. HUAWEI WATCH FIT also supports Huawei’s fast charging technology. Five minutes of charging can provide enough charge to sustain the smartwatch for an entire day of typical use.

HUAWEI MateBook X & HUAWEI MateBook 14 makes mobile productivity redefined The latest entry to Huawei’s flagship PC product line, HUAWEI MateBook X combines the flagship series’ iconic design and innovative technology with improved lightweight design and smart features. Weighing just 1kg, the lightweight notebook measures just 13.6mm9 at its thickest part and is smaller than a piece of A4 paper, so users can easily slide it into a backpack and carry it with them wherever they go.

The new HUAWEI MateBook X is the first notebook to feature the 3K Infinite FullView Display, realised with a borderless design that offers an immersive viewing experience and stunning image quality. The display is also multitouch-enabled with gesture support such as Fingers Gesture Screenshot, which lets users quickly take a screenshot by swiping downwards on the screen with three fingers, as easy as it is on a smartphone.

Powered by a 10th Generation Intel Core processor, the new flagship notebook delivers the performances needed for daily tasks. The touchpad is 26 percent larger compared to the previous generation for better ease-of-use, and now features HUAWEI Free Touch to offer full haptic feedback. The new full-size keyboard features scissors switches that offer 1.3mm of key travel to make typing a joy, and comes with two tweeters and woofers forming a quad-speaker sound system that provides immersive surround sound right in front of the user.

Based on Huawei’s distributed technology, the improved Multi-screen Collaboration adds even more versatility to the HUAWEI MateBook X, allowing users to more seamlessly tap into the capabilities of multiple devices at once. Accessing the feature is easier than ever with the Huawei Share tag now embedded into the improved touchpad. Users can control both the PC and a paired smartphone on a single screen, make video or audio calls on the notebook, transfer files between the devices or even edit files saved on the smartphone directly using the PC. Huawei smartphone users can also take advantage of Instant Hotspot to connect their notebook to Internet via
tethering.

HUAWEI MateBook X is also the first Huawei notebook to support Wi-Fi 6, which features three times the data transfer speed13 of Wi-Fi 5 for faster connectivity and better productivity.

All these new innovations stem from Huawei’s insight into new user demands of this generation, which Huawei refers to as “mobile productivity 3.0.” In this era, users are no longer satisfied with hardware iterations. Instead, they demand PCs that offer cross-platform, smart and high efficiency features that synergise with other devices.

During the virtual launch, Huawei also unveiled HUAWEI MateBook 14, the benchmark of high performance laptops in the era of mobile productivity 3.0. Featuring a highly portable design and powerful performance, HUAWEI MateBook 14 integrates the AMD Ryzen 4000 H Series processor, with HUAWEI Shark Fin Fans delivering superior thermal performance even under intense workloads. Besides performance, it has a 2K HUAWEI FullView Display and supports smart features including Multi-screen Collaboration to help consumers stay productive on the road.

You can read our reviews on the Huawei Smartwatch GT2, Huawei Watch Fit and Huawei Matebook 13.

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Huawei are known for producing smartphones with killer spec’d cameras – but the giant tech company also make other stuff.

From modems, telco equipment through to laptops. Recently they released their latest small form factor notebook – MateBook 13.

As it’s namesake, the MateBook is 13 inch FHD+ (2160 x 1440) touchscreen with some serious goodness under the hood.

Designed for work or play – the MateBook 13 is also ideal for content creators and even gaming.

Powered by latest gen Intel i7 with a clock speed of 2.30GHz this is coupled with 16GB RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 GC (Graphics Card) with 2GB dedicated memory.

The unit that we received from Huawei has been a powerful beast.

Able to handle almost everything thrown at it. Adobe Premier, Photoshop and more – aswell as the usual everyday use.

Editing and outputting a 4K video of around 7 minutes did get the MateBook 13’s fans going for sure – but the rendering time was shorter than expected at less then two minutes.

Given the small stature that this 13 inch notebook actually is I wasn’t expecting too much from it, but it exceeded my expectations ten fold.

Games ran absolutely brilliantly.

Starting of on the lighter side (and a fav of mine) with the RPG Deathspank. This cell shaded humourous overload of a PC game is not exactly taxing on most PCs so I was unsurprised that it played and played well.

So it was time to switch it up.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider didn’t seem to cause any strain on resources and after an hour of play the Matebook 13 remained cool and calm. It did put a small dent in the battery though from full charge.

Gears 5 and Borderlands 3 is where the MateBook did eventually feel a bit of a workout as 20 minutes in to play the internal fans started up.

It was on Gears 5 where the notebook also got warm. Not hot, just warm to the touch.

Nonetheless there was no gameplay lag, glitches or slow loads. The MateBook 13 can truly handle serious gaming.

The sleek metallic body is super minimal on external ports. It nearly has none at all.

Two USB-C sockets, one is for the charger and the old fashioned 3.5mm headset / mic socket.

The internal storage of 512GB SSD is quick enough – even for game loads and rendering and Huawei have taken the time to partition the internal storage to segregate the Windows and apps installation C Drive, in the unit that we reviewed.

But the partition for C was perhaps not generous enough at only 80GB – get creative apps installed, a couple of top shelf games and poof – it’s dangerously full.

So where possible install anything big and juicy on the second partition or better yet use a external drive – and in order to do this you’re going to need to get yourself a USB-C adapter to add additional ports. If you get an adapter with a HDMI port you can plug a second monitor in for dual screen action.

The Power button to the top right of the chiclet keyboard also acts as a fingerprint reader for security and the internal battery life is superb.

For usual everyday use and nothing to resource intensive you should expect to get 6 to 7 hours from the MateBook 13.

Playing Tomb Raider, Gears and Borderlands 3 reduced that alot – by the end of the test, which was just over three hours there was 30% battery life left from a full charge.

The MateBook 13 is an excellent all-rounder. A one stop device that is going to see you right for all of the boring stuff during the daytime and some furiously serious game-time all night.

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Huawei, a globally recognized leader with strong R&D capabilities and mobile expertise, has built a strong presence in the PC industry through innovation, setting a new trend for FullView ultrabooks.

On February 24th 2020, Huawei newly upgraded its HUAWEI MateBook 13, the 13-inch ultra-portable device under the all-rounder MateBook Series. It targets at young professionals, and brings Huawei’s latest technologies to wider audience.

Combining the HUAWEI FullView display, extreme portability and premium build quality, the new HUAWEI MateBook 13 sets a new standard for devices of its class.

The new MateBook comes to a whole new level by fitting it with a 10th Generation Intel Core processor, 16 GB RAM, and adding supports for 2K HUAWEI FullView Display with Multi-touch and Multi-screen collaboration.

The HUAWEI MateBook Series represents both Huawei’s experience in mobile innovation and its commitment to producing the products of the highest quality. HUAWEI MateBook 13 features the signature HUAWEI MateBook design and the HUAWEI FullView display, and is powered by an 10th Generation Intel Core processor and a NVIDIA GeForce MX 2503.

For cooling, the new HUAWEI MateBook 13 features a shark fin-inspired cooling system that comprises low-noise, high-performance fans. In terms of appearance, the HUAWEI MateBook 13 includes a 2K HUAWEI FullView Display with multi-touch and a screen-to-body ratio of 88 percent.

Meanwhile, they are also fitting their devices with distributed technology to create Multi-screen Collaboration. For young consumers who pursue quality of life and productivity, the powerful and stylish HUAWEI MateBook 13 is the ideal companion to complement their lifestyle.

“Notebooks are one of the primary screens that play a major role in our all-scenario strategy.

Interconnection between smart devices and laptops is required to provide users with a truly seamless one-stop experience,” said Wang Yinfeng, President of PC and Tablet Business, Huawei Consumer BG. “The new HUAWEI MateBook 13 is combines premium aesthetics, the expansive viewing experience of FullView Display and great performance to deliver a mobile user experience that is refined, convenient, portable and powerful.”

The HUAWEI MateBook 13 takes the HUAWEI FullView design to the next level with an industry-leading screen-to-body ratio of 88 percent. With side bezels measuring at 4.4mm the HUAWEI MateBook houses a large display with its small form factor so as to retain its portability. Unlike most 16:9 laptops on the market, the HUAWEI MateBook 13 has a 3:2 display, allowing display more content for the convenience of the user.

The resolution of the display on a notebook plays a key role in delivering a quality user experience. Therefore, a high resolution display has been a staple of Huawei’s notebooks since the very beginning.

The HUAWEI MateBook 13 features a 2K display (2160 x 1440 at 200ppi) with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and supports 100 percent of the RGB color gamut. It can display vivid details for users when viewing HD pictures or playing Blu-Ray discs, and is more than capable of displaying images and videos with speed and accuracy.

A 2K HUAWEI FullView Display with Multi-touch is also available as an option on the HUAWEI MateBook 13. The display not only tracks multiple touch inputs with high precision, but supports Fingers Gesture Screenshot as well. By performing a three-finger downward swipe, users can quickly capture and save a screenshot.

HUAWEI MateBook 13 features a metallic, minimalist design. The edges are smoothly curved with aluminum chamfers cut with CNC diamond cutting. At only 286 x 211 x 14.9mm and about 1.3kg, HUAWEI MateBook 13 is in the ideal size and weight for users who are always on the go.

Targeting young professionals, the HUAWEI MateBook 13 is a lightweight notebook featuring FullView display and high-quality performance, bringing users a convenient and productive experience in a stylish package. In terms of performance, the top-end HUAWEI MateBook 13 is powered by 10th Generation Intel Core processor.

As well as upgrading the processor, we’ve equipped the HUAWEI MateBook 13 with up to 16 GB dual channel RAM. It also has a high-speed PCIe SSD, allowing creative individuals to express themselves without the burden of slow read or write speeds. Additionally, the HUAWEI MateBook 13 packs up to NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 with 2GB of GDDR5. This GPU provides all the graphics processing power to support image and video editing tasks, as well as entertainment experiences.

The operating performance of notebooks is highly correlated to their thermal performance, powerful devices tend to run hotter than their slower counterparts. HUAWEI MateBook 13 adopts the HUAWEI Shark Fin Design 2.0 for its cooling system. Inspired by its namesake, the solution uses high-speed fans to generate a high airflow for maximum thermal performance.

In addition, the Intelligent Filtering solution Data comes from Huawei labs.

The weight of the laptop with a discrete graphics card is 1.32 kg and when it is fitted with an integrated graphics card, its weight is 1.3 kg. The actual product weight may vary according to the product’s configuration, manufacturing techniques, and calculation methods monitors temperature change in real time and ensures stable performance.

Furthermore, the system provides maximum cooling performance with no worry about noise.

Laptops in the future will be more intelligent, more efficient, and more connected. Huawei are helping to drive the future with new innovations, which caters for all scenarios and delivers an interactive experience that seamlessly incorporates your laptop and your phone. Huawei are also fitting our devices with Multi-screen Collaboration, a function of Huawei Share, which they are bringing to the HUAWEI MateBook 13.

The significance of Multi-screen Collaboration lies not only in enabling file transfer between the laptop and smartphone, but also in making seamless collaboration between the laptop and smartphone comes true.

That is to say, by building on powerful processing capability and the basic system capabilities of the MateBook, Huawei was able to clear the obstacle between the basic architecture of Windows and Android systems, realizing the full potential of seamlessly connecting the two. At the same time, laptop accessories such as the keyboard and mouse can now be used as peripherals of your smartphone, providing a more convenient user experience. The laptop is then able to share more advanced office applications with your phone to uncover a brand new office experience that includes your phone, for a much more secure and convenient office environment.

Today, smart device users can quickly unlock their smartphones with the touch of a finger, so naturally they would want to have notebooks that wakes up just as quickly. To that end, Huawei optimized boot up speeds at the BIOS level.

The HUAWEI MateBook 13 features the Fingerprint Power Button that integrates power, fingerprint verification and system sign-in into one button. This Fingerprint Power Button allows users to quickly wake up their PC and resume work without having to first re-enter their password or rescan their finger.

Business travelers usually carry several devices with them, ranging from smartphones to laptops. Typically each of these devices comes with a different charger, creating more baggage for the users. Having separate chargers also means there’s an increased chance of forgetting them.

The HUAWEI MateBook 13 comes with a 65 W Type-C portable adapter which can be used with a range of charging outputs. As well as using the power adapter to charge your laptop, it supports HUAWEI SuperCharge for certain phones. With this power adapter, you can quickly charge wherever you are.

As the new generation of MateBook devices, HUAWEI MateBook 13 is a natural extension of Huawei’s all connected device strategy. The HUAWEI MateBook 13 offers powerful technology capabilities that provide consumers with a more portable, efficient and stylish user experience. Besides creating a faster ultra-light notebook, Huawei remains fully committed to developing integrated connection solutions that bring together smartphones, PCs and other devices to provide the ultimate PC user experience.

The new HUAWEI MateBook 13 will go on pre-order from the 14th August 2020 at PB Tech stores in New Zealand and online. The MateBook 13 will be NZD $2199 RRP.

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