Meet the featherweight powerhouse, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro


At a glance

  • The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2024 is crafted from a magnesium alloy, weighing only 980 grams. Despite its lightweight nature, it is designed to be robust, with a luxurious matte paint finish and a visually striking Leap curve design.

  • Equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and Intel ARC Graphics, the MateBook X Pro delivers powerful performance for demanding tasks. It features HUAWEI's Super Turbo technology for quick boot-up and face recognition, enhancing user efficiency.

  • The laptop includes 3D Metaline Antenna technology, offering faster and more stable connections even in weak signal environments. This ensures uninterrupted workflow, supported by the Intel EVO badge and HUAWEI's Shark Fin heat dissipation system for efficient cooling.

  • The MateBook X Pro boasts a 14.2-inch flexible OLED screen with a 93% screen-to-body ratio, 3.1K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1000-nits peak brightness. It delivers exceptional color accuracy with professional-grade Adobe RGB, P3, and sRGB color gamuts.

  • The laptop features the HUAWEI Free Touch touchpad with eddy current sensing and a Z-axis linear motor for better feedback and ease of use. It supports various intuitive gestures for tasks like screenshots, screen recording, and adjusting settings. Additionally, it includes advanced AI features like AI Noise Cancellation, AI Search, and an AI camera with features like Virtual Background and FollowCam.


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Today's workforce prioritizes flexibility, with the freedom to work from just about anywhere.  Gone are the days of nine-to-five grind chained to your office desk.   However, this newfound freedom relies on one key piece of technology:  a laptop that is both light and powerful.  Enter the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro - the perfect companion for the mobile professional. 

 

Packing the power of a desktop into a featherweight design, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro 2024 embodies the essence of a premium laptop.  It seamlessly blends top-tier performance with remarkable portability, making it the ideal tech companion for the digital nomad.

 

Made from impregnable magnesium alloy, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is incredibly light, weighing only 980 grams. This translates to an effortlessly portable machine.  So light, you can carry it just by pinching with two fingers! Yes, it is that light and yet it is built to last.  The lightweight metallic body is finished in a smooth, matte paint that feels soft to the touch. It has a visually striking Leap curve design which also comes in a new Morandi Blue color scheme.  Running my fingers across the entire device surface, I was pleased at how luxurious it felt.

 

Much like the previous Huawei laptops, the MateBook X Pro's beauty lies in its sleek simplicity.  Minimalist and elegant in design, its signature Skyline Design features subtle curves along the edges crafted with four-axis CNC machining.  Besides its Skyline Design, the MateBook X Pro boasts a slim profile at just 13.5mm. This impressive thinness is achieved thanks to HUAWEI's innovative Cloud Falcon Architecture. Unlike the traditional 1-segment design, the 3-segment PCB layout in HUAWEI MateBook X Pro maximizes space efficiency allowing a lighter design without compromising performance.

 

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Juggling tasks on the go is a challenge which is why mobile professionals need a laptop that can keep up with their busy lives. Equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and Intel ARC Graphics, the MateBook X Pro can power through demanding tasks and can multitask seamlessly. Its 3D Metaline Antenna technology reimagines the traditional 2D channels, providing faster and farther connection reach. This results in faster, more stable, and longer-range connections even in weak signal environments. Having an Intel EVO badge, you can be assured of uninterrupted workflow having passed its certification guidelines as to responsiveness, lasting battery life, instant wake, etc.  It also supports up to 40W TDP (Thermal Design Power) with HUAWEI's Shark Fin heat dissipation system for efficient cooling.  Under heavy workloads, the device stayed quiet and delivered smooth performance.

 

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Smooth, stable performance is just the beginning.  A favorite feature of mine, thanks to HUAWEI's Super Turbo, is the laptop's ability to boot up and unlock with face recognition in less than a second!  Forget waiting. I was able to access the desktop in just 9 seconds.  

 

HUAWEI's SuperTurbo feature unlocks next-level performance, accelerating 4K video rendering and exporting by significant amounts. Adobe Premiere Pro 4K video is rendered faster by 69% and with 90W SuperCharge Turbo, a 10-minute charge can fuel 2 hours of office work.

 

The MateBook X Pro boasts the first 14.2-inch flexible OLED screen.  Experience stunning visuals with the HUAWEI X-True Display featuring an expansive 93% screen-to-body ratio, a sharp 3.1K resolution and a 10-point touch control.  Scrolling and animations feel fluid and smooth with its 120Hz refresh rate. The vibrant 1000-nits peak brightness display delivers stunning clarity, even in harsh lighting.  True-to-life colors are delivered thanks to its professional-grade Adobe RGB, P3, and sRGB color gamuts.  This ensures exceptional color accuracy for all your color-critical projects.

 

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HUAWEI takes touchpads to the next level with the HUAWEI Free Touch.  This novel touchpad combines eddy current sensing with a Z-axis linear motor, delivering 33% higher consistency and a lighter design compared to the previous generation. It is designed for ease of use and clear feedback.  Free Touch supports 8 intuitive gestures:  Knuckle gestures for screenshots and screen recording, Edge gestures to adjust volume and brightness, video fast-forward/rewind, minimize and close a window, and Multi-finger gesture to open the Control Panel.  The touchpad features a haptic feedback, providing users with a light vibration when touched.

 

Boost mobile productivity with the MateBooks X Pro's advanced AI features. With its SuperHub feature, one can store and organize files and can transfer content to other devices. For top-tier audio quality are the 3 AI Noise Cancellation modes.  AI Search makes it easier and faster to find what you need.  To enhance your online presence, the MateBook X Pro is equipped with an AI camera providing features like Virtual Background, Eye Contact, Beauty, and FollowCam.  A dedicated physical switch is conveniently located on the side and lets you disable the camera completely for added peace of mind.

 

The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is more than just a laptop.  It is a productivity powerhouse meticulously crafted to propel professionals toward success.  It is the key to unlocking next-level productivity. During the first sales period of the HUAWEI Matebook products, the brand is offering freebies amounting up to Php45,999. From July 12-31, 2024, top-of-the-line MateBook X Pro Intel Ultra 9 will be available for Php 129,999 and will come with two freebies: a HUAWEI Vision S 65” worth Php 45,999 and a backpack worth Php 1,899. The MateBook 14 2024 Intel Ultra 7 is priced at Php 69,999, while its version with Intel Ultra 5 is at Php 59,999; both versions will come with a MateView SE Worth Php 7,999 and a backpack worth Php 1,899, also available July 12-31, 2024. All three models will come with a pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021.