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This is one of Huawei’s ‘Super Devices’, which is essentially just a way of saying that it sits within Huawei’s new hardware and software ecosystem.

The MateBook X Pro wakes from sleep super-fast and loads programs quickly too. In our short time with it, we quickly opened a tonne of tabs to see if we could force the ultrabook to lag - no luck there, though, which was a relief. Intel’s new big.LITTLE core architecture means better performance in both single- and multi-core workloads, with (hopefully) reduced power draw that should help the new MateBook X Pro stretch its battery life a little further - though this model actually includes a slightly more powerful battery too, which should be good. This model will be available with either an i5 or i7 processor, depending on your performance needs.

The touchpad gesture controls are nice, but don’t exactly scream ‘cutting edge tech’.Īlthough we won’t have full benchmark results until we can properly test the Huawei MateBook X Pro ourselves, the upgrade to a 12th-gen Alder Lake Intel processor can only be a wise move in performance terms. While other laptop big dogs are pushing the envelope with weird, cool stuff like folding displays and touchpad-integrated screens, Huawei seems content to make products that perform well but don’t really innovate. It’s good - really good, even - but it feels like Huawei is playing it safe. In fact, we wish there was something a bit more unique about the MateBook X Pro. It feels comfortable to use, though not revolutionary. The keyboard isn’t much different from the previous model, with subtle but even backlighting and a decent amount of travel. Gentle haptic feedback makes this feel more responsive and intuitive, and there are even gestures that don’t use your fingertips for example, double-tapping with a knuckle takes an instant screenshot. The edges of the pad can be swiped up and down to adjust the volume and brightness, while the top edge can be used to control video and music playback. The touchpad is a decent size and has a good, firm click, but more interesting are the expanded gesture controls.

We’ve seen it likened to an infinity pool, which is an apt comparison the edge closest to the user reaches all the way to the edge of the chassis with no bottom border, which makes downwards swipes feel much smoother. You might not want to use that touchscreen too much, though, because the touchpad on this ultrabook is genuinely excellent. Of course, it’s also a touchscreen, allowing you to quickly click, scroll, and zoom with your fingertips.

Huawei says it’s the best display ever used in one of its laptops, and that looks accurate to us.

The aspect ratio means this 14.2-inch screen uses a somewhat esoteric 3.1K resolution, but it looks sharp whether you’re playing videos or just doing work. With its maximum brightness upgraded to 500 nits (up from 450 in the previous model), this screen is bright and almost bezel-less, with a 3:2 aspect ratio that provides more vertical space for productivity and scrolling on the web. One immediately clear point of comparison with previous models of the Huawei MateBook X Pro is the new and improved display.

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