Huawei MateBook 13

The Huawei MateBook 13 is among the more impressive performing ultrabooks we've tested to date. In fact, its only real competition comes from premium machines or those with larger 14" and 15" footprints. We do have to ask, however, if sheer horsepower...

Huawei makes a good product, whether it's a smartphone or a PC. That's the bottom line. Every time I've used a Huawei device, it has exceeded my expectations, and the MateBook 13 is no different. I mentioned a few times throughout this review that the...

Huawei's 13-inch notebook integrates a full-powered discrete GPU plus Intel's Whiskey Lake processor into a well-made laptop that skimps a bit on battery life.

The Huawei MateBook 13 provides a high screen-to-body ratio touchscreen experience with specs matching Apple's MacBook Air for hundreds less. It's an attractive aluminum machine designed to help you get work done wherever you may be while offering some improvements from Huawei's phone experience.

While Apple offers a wide range of storage options, Huawei offers more manageable storage options. The MateBook 13 has 8 GB of soldered memory, instead of a maximum of 16 for the Air. Either a 256- or 512-gigabyte SSD are available for the supposed clone. Apple, however, lets you configure the Air with 128 GB to 1.5 terabytes.

Discrete graphics, an unusual screen aspect ratio, and a tempting price make Huawei's MateBook 13 ultraportable worth a look for traveling execs or even light gamers.

In June 2016, Huawei's MateBook — a tablet PC with a floppy keyboard — convinced me that the company had a few great ideas for Windows 10 devices. Since then, the Chinese firm released the ground-breaking MateBook X and the popular MateBook X Pro.In...

The MateBook 13 is a speedy and attractive ultraportable laptop with a very good keyboard, but it's battery life is too...

The Huawei MateBook 13 has sleek, Mac-inspired looks and strong performance at a good price, but weak battery life holds it...

A GPU beast. Don't let its diminutive size fool you — this 3:2 13.0-inch laptop is equipped with a much faster GPU than your typical Ultrabook. Huawei's latest offering is supposed to be a mid-range product, but its unique build and specifications are...

Last year's Huawei's MateBook X Pro was a stunner of a laptop. Not only was it incredibly competent in all the major categories that matter — power, portability, design, build quality, keyboard, trackpad, even battery life — it was also incredibly...

Ultimately, if you're looking for Windows power in a MacBook-like body, the MateBook 13 is worth considering. It doesn't stand out or break new ground, but it is a capable machine. Just know that there are plenty of other options you should be looking...