Your most common questions about the Huawei MateBook D range answered [Sponsored]

Huawei’s affordable range of productivity laptops launched in South Africa last month, bringing new choices to consumers looking for an ultralight laptop that won’t cost a fortune. The newly launched Huawei Matebook D series includes the MateBook D 14 and MateBook D 15 AMD Ryzen editions. 

In case you’re unfamiliar with the range of laptops, or just have questions about the devices, we’ve compiled a list of the most common questions about the range with some answers to help you learn more…

MateBook D specs: what hardware do the laptops have?

Both the MateBook D 14 and D 15 come with robust hardware in a lightweight form factor. 

The MateBook D 14 is the smaller of the two laptops, featuring a 14-inch display. Meanwhile, the MateBook D 15 features a 15.6-inch display. 

Both devices also include a recessed webcam in the keyboard, a fingerprint sensor, and an AMD Ryzen processor with integrated graphics.

You can see a short summary of each laptop’s hardware below. 

MateBook D 14 specs: 

• Display: 14-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics
• RAM: 8 GB DDR4
• Storage: 256 GB NVME SSD
• Battery: 56 Wh

MateBook D 15 specs: 

• Display: 15.6-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3500U with Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics
• RAM: 8GB DDR4
• Storage: 256 GB NVME SSD
• Battery: 42 Wh

Both laptops also weigh under 2kg. The MateBook D 14 weighs 1.38kg, while the MateBook D15 weighs 1.53kg.

What operating system does the MateBook D use?

Both the MateBook D 14 and the MateBook D 15 come with Windows 10 Home.

Does the MateBook D have Google?

Yes, you can use Google websites and services on the MateBook D since the laptop runs Windows 10. You can install Chrome onto the laptops too.

Is Huawei MateBook D 15 good for gaming?

While you may be able to play a few games at low graphics settings, the Matebook D range is not a gaming laptop range. 

The devices are aimed at providing an affordable, ultralight laptop for productivity. 

How is the MateBook D 14 battery?

The MateBook D 14 offers great battery life, with up to 9.5 hours of battery life during video playback. 

MateBook D display: Is the MateBook D touchscreen?

No, the laptops feature an IPS display without touchscreen functionality.

Does the MateBook D 14 have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, the MateBook D 14 includes backlight for the keyboard. You can choose to switch this lighting on or off using a keyboard shortcut.

MateBook D price in South Africa: How much is the Huawei MateBook D 14?

The Huawei MateBook D 14 is available for R13 499 in South Africa.

How much is the Matebook D 15 in South Africa?

The Huawei MateBook D 14 is available for R13 499 in South Africa.

Where to buy the MateBook D in South Africa?

Both the Huawei MateBook D 14 and MateBook D 15 can be bought online from Huawei’s local online store. 

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This article is sponsored by Huawei.