Apple MacBook Air with Retina display vs. Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021

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Apple MacBook Air with Retina display
Apple MacBook Air with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Air with Retina display and Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021. 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 X Pro 2021 Review

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

stunning 3k display

sleek metallic design

powerful intel processor

impressive touchpad size

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

high price point

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Air with Retina display and Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
82 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Air with Retina display vs. Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.56 cm 30.4 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.46 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.33 kg
Case Material Aluminum Metal
Colour Space grey | Gold | Silver Space grey
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.9" - LTPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 3000 x 2000
Pixel Density (ppi) 227 260
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, beryllium free, arsenic free, Retina display 178° viewing angle, 91% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3733 MHz
Rated Speed - 3733 MHz
STORAGE Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD soldered PCIe 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 617 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features FaceTime HD camera Recessed camera
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Four speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50.3 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 12 hours
Video playback: up to 13 hours
Standby time: up to 30 days
Video playback: up to 10 hours
Web browsing: up to 11 hours
Regular usage: up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 30 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Type Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad Keyboard, touch-screen, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor Gesture function, chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone output
2 x USB-C (charging/data/video)
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Big Sur 11.0 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included iTunes, Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Home -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Air with Retina display Huawei Matebook X Pro 2021
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable USB-C charge cable
Integrated Options - Light sensor, Huawei Share sensor
Security Apple T2 Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features T2 Security Chip Noise reduction, 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin 2.0 fan design, one-touch power button, heat dissipation system
SAR Value 0.71 W/kg (body) -
Repairability Index 6.1 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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