Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

decent gaming performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 14 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 22.38 cm x 1.59 cm 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Space grey Deep black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (2K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 185 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Flicker Free technology, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Eye Care Mode, DC dimmer, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Recessed camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Interfaces USB-C (Power Delivery/charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin 2.0 fan design, one-touch power button Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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