Huawei Notebook Review Stylish Design with Strong Build

If you're in the market for a sleek, reliable laptop that doesn’t sacrifice performance for aesthetics, the Huawei Notebook series deserves your attention. As someone who’s tested dozens of ultrabooks—from MacBooks to Dell XPS and Lenovo ThinkPads—I can confidently say Huawei has crafted something special here. It's not just about looks (though it definitely turns heads), but about smart engineering and real-world usability.

Design That Stands Out

Let’s start with what hits you first: the design. The Huawei Notebook features a full aluminum unibody chassis weighing just 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) with a thickness of only 14.9 mm. It’s lighter than the MacBook Air (1.29 kg) and nearly as slim, yet feels more rigid thanks to reinforced hinge construction. The minimalist aesthetic—bezel-free keyboard, hidden webcam in the function key, and edge-to-edge trackpad—gives it a futuristic vibe without being gimmicky.

Performance You Can Trust

Under the hood, Huawei equips its flagship model with up to an Intel Core i7-1260P, 16GB LPDDR4x RAM, and a 1TB PCIe SSD. In benchmark tests, it scored 1,890 on Cinebench R23 (multi-core), outperforming many in its class like the HP Envy x360 (1,650). What matters more? Real-life responsiveness. From multitasking across 20 Chrome tabs to light video editing in DaVinci Resolve, the system stays cool and quiet—thanks to Huawei’s Shark Fin 2.0 cooling fans.

Battery life is another strong suit. With typical use (browsing, docs, streaming), expect around 12.5 hours. That’s solid—just behind the M2 MacBook Air but ahead of most Windows rivals. And when you do need a top-up, the 65W USB-C charger hits 50% in just 30 minutes.

Display & Audio Quality

The 14-inch 3:2 LTPS touchscreen (2160×1440) offers sharper vertical space than standard 16:9 panels—great for productivity. At 450 nits peak brightness and 100% sRGB coverage, it handles both indoor work and outdoor coffee shop sessions. Audio from the quad-speaker setup is surprisingly rich, hitting 88dB at max volume with minimal distortion.

Why Choose Huawei Over Others?

If you’re already in the Huawei ecosystem (phone, tablet, watch), the Multi-Screen Collaboration feature is a game-changer—drag files between devices seamlessly. Even if you’re not, the build quality and clean Windows 11 experience make this one of the best ultrabooks under $1,200. Just note: no OLED option yet, and service centers are limited outside Asia and Europe.

In short, the Huawei Notebook isn’t just stylish—it’s a well-rounded performer that competes with premium brands while offering unique software perks. If you value design, durability, and smooth integration, it’s a top contender.