Huawei Matebook 13 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S). 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 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

modest storage options

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 13 and Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
78 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 13 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.49 cm 32.74 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.93 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Space grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (2K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 200 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel (front) -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41.8 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 13 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, hall sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 2x2 MiMo function Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IKB 80X2
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