Huawei Matebook 14s (14-inch, 2021)

Beautiful display with great resolution ; Lightweight and very portable ; High-quality keyboard ; Webcam issues from the MateBook 16 has been fixed

Sometimes goes to sleep when unplugged ; Fan can get a little noisy ; No option for a discrete GPU

The Huawei MateBook 14s is a great ultra-portable laptop, packing a 14.2-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio that makes working with multiple tabs a breeze. With an improved webcam setup and a 11th-generation Intel processor, this is a hard laptop to...

Stunning screen ; Powerful performance ; Sleek lightweight design

No MicroSD card slot ; Some features only available with other Huawei devices

If you're looking for power, that's exactly what you get with the Huawei Matebook 14s - it will get you through even the most demanding tasks. That combined with a lightweight design, better webcam placement and an attractive screen, this is an...

Excellent 90Hz display ; Great sound system ; Superb value

Soldered RAM ; Thunderbolt only on 1TB model ; No memory card reader

Even if Huawei was selling the MateBook 14s on its own for £1,200, I’d rate it as a great buy. But the fact that you’re getting it with a load of free gear, including a monitor and mouse, makes it even more tempting.

Plenty of power & ports ; Killer keyboard ; 2.5K, 90Hz, 3:2 display ; Webcam back above the display

Plain design ; Thunderbolt 4 limited to top SKU ; Webcam only 720p

With power, ports, and a killer keyboard this is a capable all-rounder best suited to anyone who prioritises performance but isn’t willing to give up on portability.

Compact, minimalist design ; 90Hz screen refresh rate ; Sensibly located webcam ; Good keyboard ; Good battery life

720p webcam ; No webcam privacy cover

Snappy performance;Fingerprint reader;Comfortable keyboard and touchpad;Great battery life;Hi-res 90Hz touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio (TL142GDXP02-0 (TMX1420));Has comfortable viewing angles and good sRGB color coverage (TL142GDXP02-0...

Soldered RAM;The CPU throttles below its base clock during heavy stress;Only the top-end configuration comes with Thunderbolt 4 support;Modest I/O

Overall, the Huawei MateBook 14s is a good compact device loaded with features and power. Let’s start with the design. The machine looks stylish, it has a premium aluminum build, thin profile, thin bezels around the display, and low weight. It’s hard...

nice design and solid craftsmanship ; versatile productivity-focused 3:2 display, but only 100% sRGB ; snappy with everyday use and multitasking ; balanced hardware implementation, with fair performance, temperatures and noise levels ; 60 Wh battery...

larger and heavier than the standard 14-inch ultrabook ; only average inputs - dim keyboard and flimsy clickpad ; is the 4C/8T Tiger Lake platform enough for you? ; poor camera/mic setup

Great slim design ; 14.2-inch 3:2 display ; Powerful components

Availability issues ; No SD card reader

The Huawei MateBook 14s loses some of its ecosystem benefits in a western environment, but for anyone looking for a great MacBook Air alternative, this offers some compelling features that could persuade you to buy it over products from other...