Huawei Matebook 14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN). 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 Review

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

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

dedicated graphics card

solid build quality

decent storage capacity

average battery life

dim display brightness

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

high price point

limited graphics performance

fewer ports available

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
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85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 22.38 cm x 1.59 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Space grey Deep black paint
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Flicker Free technology, Low Blue Light technology, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1365U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores - 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
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, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
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
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
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, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Interfaces USB-C (charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C cable -
Integrated Options Huawei Share sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 2x2 MiMo function Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 90% RH 8 - 95%
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