The Huawei MateBook W19 is a 2016 12-inch tablet praised for its super slim and lightweight design, solid performance and, competitive pricing against similar products. Users loved the vibrant QHD screen, and the tablet has very narrow bezels giving it a clean look. Huawei’s Portfolio keyboard, unfortunately, comes separate, at an extra cost, and while the MateBook is cheaper than competitors like the Galaxy Pro S and Surface Pro, it comes with a trade-off for battery life and some features. All the same, the Huawei Matebook W19 comes highly recommended; its gorgeous premium design, features, and compelling price should be major considerations for anyone in the Hybrid Tablet market.
Pros
- Very attractive
- Good performance
- Cheaper than competition
- Vibrant QHD screen
- Extremely thin and light
- Sturdy
Cons
- Average battery life
- Keyboard comes at an extra cost
- Lack of ports
Bottom Line
Though the Huawei Matebook’s battery life could be better, its super portable design, vibrant screen, and solid performance make it a great Windows tablet for personal and office tasks.
Also available from Microsoft
- Weight: 1.41 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core M5-6Y54 1.1GHz
- Display Size: 12 inch
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR3
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515
Critic Reviews
- Cnet June 28, 2016
If you like what the Matebook offers, pick the slightly pricier Samsung Galaxy TabPro S instead. The TabPro S has an even better screen, better battery life and throws the keyboard in for free.
Read full review - TrustedReviews July 27, 2016
The MateBook is Huawei’s first attempt at a Windows-powered laptop replacement, taking on the likes of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and Samsung Galaxy TabPro S. With a 2-in-1 design that includes a detachable keyboard and a stylus for drawing and making notes, this should be a great-value, versatile machine.
Read full review - Engadget June 28, 2016
With the MateBook, a hybrid tablet that marks the company's first stab at a full-fledged computer, Huawei is hoping to change that. But while it certainly looks nice, the MateBook's keyboard cover ultimately dooms it as something I can't recommend.
Read full review - TechRadar June 28, 2016
Huawei isn't one of the best known companies in the phone world and it has been practically non-existent in the PC market. And yet we're here with the Chinese electronic firm's first Windows tablet 2-in-1, the Huawei MateBook.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core M5-6Y54 1.1GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 515 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Integrated |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR3 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 1.41 lbs |
| Battery Life | 9 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 512 SSD |
| Display Size | 12 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 2160 x 1440 |
| Display Technology | IPS |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 4.1 | USB 3.0 Type-C | Wi-Fi | |
| Audio | Dolby |
| Webcam | 5MP webcam |
| Additional Features | ultra-fast fingerprint sensor |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 10.97 x 7.64 x |
| Warranty | 1 year |
