Huawei Matebook 16s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 16s and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 16s and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 16s vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.1 cm x 25.49 cm x 1.78 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Space grey Black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2520 x 1680 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Pixel Density (ppi) 189 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100%
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Flicker Free technology, 3D LUT, 178° viewing angle, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
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
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 84 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hour(s) Up to 14.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 16s Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options 2 x fans -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS
SAR Value - 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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