Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 review: One of the best ultrathin Windows 11 laptops we’ve tested
The IndependentSign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Huawei Matebook X Pro: £1,699, Currys.co.uk open image in gallery The new semi-matte metallic finish is a bit of a fingerprint magnet CPU: Intel Core i7 1260P Intel Core i7 1260P Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Intel Iris Xe RAM: 16GB DDR4 16GB DDR4 Screen: 14.2in, 3120p x 2080p 14.2in, 3120p x 2080p Storage: 1TB SSD 1TB SSD Pros : Bright, rich display, sleek design, powerful performance : Bright, rich display, sleek design, powerful performance Cons: Expensive, average battery life The Huawei MateBook X Pro is one of the best Windows laptops on the market. Design The chassis of the 2022 Huawei MateBook X Pro isn’t too different from last year’s version. Battery life The bright, high-resolution display and 90Hz refresh rate means the Huawei MateBook X Pro can chew through battery like it’s at an all-you-can-eat battery buffet. open image in gallery At 1.26kg, the MateBook X Pro is as portable as ultrathin’s get That’s fine if you tend to use your laptop near a plug socket, but if you need a truly portable machine that can confidently last a trans-Atlantic flight without shutting down over Greenland, something like the new Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 or the non-OLED configuration of the Dell XPS 15 is a better option in this price bracket.