Huawei MateBook 13: Cheaper successor to the MateBook X Pro introduced
of David Wurm 
on January 08, 2019, 7:00 | Write a comment
Huawei is also at this year CES 2019 represented in Las Vegas. There you have with that Kunpeng 920 not only introduced a new processor, but also a new notebook. With a frontal attack on Apple's MacBook Air.
The Huawei MateBook X Pro we already have here TechnikNews tested. This was introduced last year - now a cheaper brother, the MateBook 13, is coming fresh from Las Vegas. The successor has only been made a little smaller: instead of a 13,9-inch display, we find a 13-inch display with a resolution of "only" 2160 x 1440 pixels, in contrast to the 3K resolution of the Pro model.
Thinner than the MacBook Air and a competitor to the MateBook X Pro
At 14,9 millimeters, the MateBook 13 is thinner than Apple's current thinnest model. I can't think of any other thinner ultrabook. Like the MateBook X Pro, the MateBook 13 will be available in two versions. However, it is currently unclear which configurations will make it to Germany and Austria, as this information is still fairly new. The cheaper version will be equipped with an Intel Core i5-8265U, along with a 256 GB SSD and 8 GB RAM. For a little more money, there will be an i7-8565U with a 512 GB SSD and 8 GB RAM. In addition, only the most expensive version will have the chance of an integrated Nvidia MX150 graphics card.
There are two USB-C Thunderbolt 3.1 ports on the sides - these can be used to connect all compatible Thunderbolt docks for power supply or data transfer. A headphone jack has also made it into the frame - but unfortunately a "normal" USB-A socket is no longer possible. In contrast to the MateBook X Pro, the webcam is now again located above the touch display. A fingerprint sensor is integrated into the power button.
Prices and availability
From January 29th, the MateBook 13 will be available for $ 999 for the cheapest model and $ 1299 for the second variant in the US. The two color variants Mystic Silver and Space Gray are also available. However that is MateBook X Pro This is probably the company's own competitor: With similar features, the price starts at 1199 dollars - Huawei's Pro model is now available even cheaper from some retailers. Prices and availability information for Germany and Austria have not yet been announced.