Huawei Matebook D16 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Huawei Matebook D16
Huawei Matebook D16

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)

Detailed comparison and review of Huawei Matebook D16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF). 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 D16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook D16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

cooling system efficiency

expandable storage options

decent build quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

dim display

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook D16 and Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook D16 vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.67 cm x 24.87 cm x 1.84 cm 30.77 cm x 20.98 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Metal Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Space grey Black
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 12.5"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Flicker Free technology, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, 90% screen-to-body ratio, DC dimming Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, 4 microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Input AC 120/230 V AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Slots - Nano-SIM card
Interfaces USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Factory Reset -
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook D16 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 (20KF)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Cables Included USB-C charge cable -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Microphone with noise-cancellation, 2x2 MiMo function, one-touch power button, HUAWEI SuperCharge, HUAWEI metaline aerial Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 90% RH -
Manufacturer Warranty 1-year warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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