Honor MagicBook 16 (16-Inch, 2022)

Great 16.1-inch 144Hz display ; Speedy AMD components ; Classy, modern design

No SD card slot ; Battery life is disappointing ; Regional availability is spotty

The Honor MagicBook 16 is big, beautiful and budget-friendly, rocking a 144Hz display and speedy components. It can't hold a light to something like a MacBook Pro, but at this price, it's a great alternative for students getting started in a creative...

16.1-inch FHD, 144Hz screen ; AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor ; Sturdy, smart design

Weak battery life ; No SD card slot ; Quite heavy at 1.84kg

If you're on a budget and you need a laptop with a big screen, the Honor MagicBook 16 (2022) should be added to your shortlist. While the battery life leaves a lot to be desired, it's well-rounded in just about every other way.

Powerful CPU ; Big, bright and colourful 16in screen ; Slick aluminium casing

Weak speakers ; Cheap-feeling plastic touchpad ; No better for gaming than some smaller, lighter models

The MagicBook 16 is another value smash from Honor. It’s a dead classy-looking laptop, but there are some clear budget cuts involved, resulting in a mediocre touchpad and poor speakers.

Powerful AMD chipset ; Delightful 144Hz display ; First-rate backlit keyboard

Lacklustre battery life ; No numeric keypad

Much like its Honor and Huawei forebears, the MagicBook 16 is a solid and competent laptop that does little wrong. It has power enough to quickly chew through the majority of everyday computing tasks and, although the integrated GPU is rather feeble,...

Powerful CPU ; Big, bright and colourful 16in screen ; Slick aluminium casing

Weak speakers ; Cheap-feeling plastic touchpad ; No better for gaming than some smaller, lighter models

The MagicBook 16 is another value smash from Honor. It’s a dead classy-looking laptop, but there are some clear budget cuts involved, resulting in a mediocre touchpad and poor speakers.