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…
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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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