Huawei Matebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX). 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 Review

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

attractive slim design

sharp vivid display

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast charging support

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage options

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
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84 % - Display
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85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.49 cm 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Space grey Deep black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (2K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 200 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 70.8% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features 178° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.8 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Interfaces USB-C (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Included Accessories Power adapter, MateDock 2 USB-C slim power adapter
Cables Included Charging cable -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing) 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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