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Huawei's Ultra-Light Laptop: A Chinese Marvel?
8 Sep
Summary
- The Huawei MateBook Pro S weighs only 798g and is 11.9mm thick.
- It runs HarmonyOS 6.1 and features a Kirin XE90 processor.
- This laptop is currently exclusive to the Chinese market, starting at 7,999 yuan.
Huawei's new MateBook Pro S is an impressive piece of engineering, distinguished by its extremely light 798g weight and slim 11.9mm profile. This 14.2-inch device showcases a vibrant 3.1K flexible OLED touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1600 nits peak brightness.
Instead of Windows, the MateBook Pro S operates on HarmonyOS 6.1, driven by Huawei's proprietary Kirin XE90 SoC. This processor is built on SMIC's 7nm node and is configured to operate within a 20W power limit. Initial performance claims suggest significant improvements over previous Kirin chips.
The laptop first went on sale in China on August 14th, with a starting price of 7,999 yuan. While there are no official plans for Western release, third-party vendors are already offering international shipping at a considerable markup. The laptop's construction features a magnesium-lithium alloy for its bottom cover, enhancing its lightweight design.
