Huawei Matebook 16 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Huawei Matebook 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable gaming option

decent battery life

robust build quality

fast ssd storage

average display quality

heavier design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient multitasking capabilities

solid build quality

responsive fingerprint sensor

good value pricing

adequate port selection

average battery life

dim display brightness

mediocre speaker quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 16 vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.1 cm x 25.49 cm x 1.78 cm 31.35 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Space grey Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2520 x 1680 (2.5K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 189 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Matte, Flicker Free technology, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, DC dimmer, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 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, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 16 Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 IRL (21KG)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Huawei Share sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware 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 Microphone with echo cancelling, 2x2 MiMo function, HUAWEI SuperCharge, microphones AI noise reduction Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 90% RH 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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