Huawei Matebook 14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB). 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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

compact and portable

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 14 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 22.38 cm x 1.59 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Space grey Black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 13.3" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Flicker Free technology, Low Blue Light technology, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Recessed camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.492 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
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 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 14 Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C cable -
Integrated Options Huawei Share sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 2x2 MiMo function Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 90% RH 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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