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

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

rugged design

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

efficient for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 16s and Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 16s vs. Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.1 cm x 25.49 cm x 1.78 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Metal Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Space grey Black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2520 x 1680 1366 x 768 (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 -
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 Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hour(s) Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, glass touchpad Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
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
USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro National Academic
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options 2 x fans -
Security Fingerprint reader 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 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb)
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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