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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Huawei Matebook 14
Huawei Matebook 14

Our Rating: 85 %

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

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 14 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 14 and Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 14 vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 22.38 cm x 1.59 cm 32.74 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.93 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Space grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Flicker Free technology, Low Blue Light technology, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz -
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 14 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 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Recessed camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Interfaces USB-C (charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Cables Included USB-C cable -
Integrated Options Huawei Share 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 TUV Rheinland RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 90% RH -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IKB 80X2
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