Huawei MateBook E 12"

Overview

The MateBook E is a performant convertible that can even handle more demanding tasks without issue. The MateBook E can be considered as a full-fledged notebook replacement thanks to its sufficient storage space and Huawei’s decision to include the keyboard cover in the box.

-- As reviewed by NotebookCheck

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

7
Average:

3
Bad:

1

7.4

User Score

Based on 48 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on June 19, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Thin and light
Responsive and crisp touch screen
Full-size keys
USB adapter included

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lackluster performance
Relatively short battery life
Subpar trackpad
Lacks angled keyboard
Pre-partitioned hard drive

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Expert reviews and ratings

By Pocketnow on April 30, 2019 36

While we’ve already gotten to take a good look at Huawei’s new laptop, the MateBook X, the real successor to last year’s 2016 MateBook is the MateBook E. It’s very similar to the original MateBook in many ways, but with a few nice upgrades in a few key areas. We had a lot of great things to say about the 2016 MateBook, so it’s pretty exciting to see what Huawei has done with their beautiful 2-in-1 tablet PC this year. Read on for our full review of the new 2017 Huawei MateBook...

By NotebookCheck on March 26, 2018 87

Test device courtesy of CyberportThe MateBook E is a performant convertible that can even handle more demanding tasks without issue. The MateBook E can be considered as a fully-fledged notebook replacement thanks to its sufficient storage space and...

By Pocket-lint on October 02, 2017 70

The original MateBook didn't have a particularly long battery life per charge, nor was the keyboard cover's stand very well designed. The MateBook E fixes this latter issue with a more creative keyboard cover, but the device doesn't go far enough to fix...

By Neowin on September 22, 2017 80

The biggest thing about the Huawei MateBook E for me was that it fixed almost everything that was wrong with last year's MateBook. The keys on the Portfolio Keyboard are now 'islanded', there's a kickstand for multiple viewing angles, and it comes with...

By Expert Reviews on August 02, 2017 80

A huge improvement on the first MateBook, thanks in main to a better keyboard...

By techadvisor.co.uk on June 05, 2017 80

The MateBook E is a clear improvement from the first generation and is on par with the Surface Pro as the best Windows 10 hybrid device. The well-built and included keyboard cover is the quiet star of the show here, as there's not much you can do to...

By wovow.org on April 20, 2019

You know that Huawei presented the new flagship smartphones called Huawei P30 and P30 Pro on April 11. Also, the Chinese manufacturer showed a new transformer laptop – Huawei MateBook E 2019. This is hybrid device, and you can use it as tablet and...

By NotebookCheck on March 26, 2018 87

By PCPer on November 15, 2017

One of the more recent categories that Huawei has entered is the Windows notebook and tablet market. Starting with the announcement of the original MateBook at Mobile World Congress in 2016 (see our subsequent review here ), the MateBook line was...

By PC Mag on August 15, 2017

Despite a capable, high-quality touch screen and iPad Pro-like looks, the Huawei MateBook E doesn't measure up to many competing detachable...

By TechRadar on May 24, 2017

Huawei's MateBook E is the follow-up to the original MateBook, and it's mostly the same product. There are a few minor improvements, but there doesn't seem be much reason to upgrade to...

By Trusted Reviews on May 24, 2017

I'm pleased that Huawei has taken another stab at the 2-in-1 market. With prices starting at €999 (probably £900 inc VAT) with the keyboard included in the box, it's going to be a tight fight between the MateBook E, the more premium Surface Pro and...

By Alphr on May 23, 2017

I haven't yet been able to run full benchmarks and battery life tests, and we don't have final UK pricing yet, although the Euro prices, which start at 999 Euros set a worrying precedent. However, so far the Huawei MateBook 2 looks to be a considerably...

By Pocket-lint on May 23, 2017

First impressions are good. The MateBook E looks to present a balance of power and design, and it's been much better executed in this model. The change to the cover is a small thing, but Huawei has learnt from the previous experience and moved to make...

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