Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D14 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) 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

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook D14 2021 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D14 2021 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.25 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.59 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Space grey Black paint
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
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 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, blue light reduction, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 4.8 mm bezel Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X 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 D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Pop up camera IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Factory Reset, Monitor Manager -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D14 2021 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Cables Included USB-C cable -
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 Flicker-free technology, 2x2 MiMo function, 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 - 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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