Huawei Matebook 16s vs. ASUS 15 (X515JA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 16s and ASUS 15 (X515JA). 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 16s Review

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

high-resolution display

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

fast charging support

good thermal management

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

average battery life

ASUS 15 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 16s and ASUS 15 (X515JA)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 16s vs. ASUS 15 (X515JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.1 cm x 25.49 cm x 1.78 cm 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Metal Plastic
Colour Space grey Silver | Slate grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2520 x 1680 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 189 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Flicker Free technology, 3D LUT, 178° viewing angle, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Speaker, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hour(s) Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 16s ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options 2 x fans -
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin dual fan design, HUAWEI SuperCharge System password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 -
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year International warranty - 1 year
Model Number - EJ2133W
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