Huawei Matebook 14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Huawei Matebook 14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

dedicated graphics card

solid build quality

decent storage capacity

average battery life

dim display brightness

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

affordable price point

decent battery life

average display brightness

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 22.38 cm x 1.59 cm 35.667 cm x 23.313 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.66 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Space grey Light teal | Graphite grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (2K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 185 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Flicker Free technology, Low Blue Light technology, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Recessed camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Interfaces USB-C (charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included USB-C cable -
Integrated Options Huawei Share sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features 2x2 MiMo function Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.402 W/kg (body), 0.402 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 90% RH -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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