Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D14 2021 and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520). 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 D14 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D14 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

decent build quality

full hd display

cooling technology effective

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

dim screen brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook D14 2021 and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.25 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.59 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Metal Metal
Colour Space grey Gold
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, blue light reduction, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 4.8 mm bezel Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Pop up camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C
USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Factory Reset, Monitor Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included USB-C cable -
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Flicker-free technology, 2x2 MiMo function, HUAWEI SuperCharge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IKB 80YL
Other Comparisons with Huawei Matebook D14 2021
Other Comparisons with Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: