Huawei Matebook 16s (16-inch, 2022)

Drop-dead gorgeous display ; Impressive speakers ; Powerful 12th Gen Intel performance ; Strong battery life ; Value for money

Middling webcam ; No dedicated GPU options ; No number pad ; Quite a heavy machine

The Huawei MateBook 16s is one of the best big screen Windows laptops you can buy today — sporting a beautiful display, a great keyboard and touchpad, and powerful 12th Gen Intel performance in a sleek chassis. I would love to see a dedicated GPU...

Understated design & solid build quality ; Colour-accurate 2.5K 3:2 IPS screen ; Good performance ; Decent battery life ; Good speakers

No discrete GPU support ; No SD or MicroSD card reader ; No separate number pad ; No IR support on webcam

If you're looking for a laptop that combines a large, high-quality screen, good design and build quality, solid all-round performance, and a degree of portability, Huawei's 16-inch, 1.99kg MateBook 16s fits the bill in many respects. It has addressed...

Large touchscreen display ; Speedy 12th-Gen processor ; Good selection of ports

Poor battery life ; Lack of discrete GPU

The Huawei MateBook 16s is a great productivity laptop, boasting a large 16-inch touchscreen that’s ideal for both work and play. The design is sturdy and features a vast selection of ports, and the keyboard feels roomy and good to use. While it isn’t...

Premium design ; Large and vibrant touchscreen display ; Slim bezels ; Lightweight for size ; Great design

Only one colour option ; Size means it won't be for everyone ; More powerful options get expensive

The Huawei MateBook 16s is certainly a striking laptop in terms of design. It offers a premium look and feel, with plenty of features on board. The large touch display is great and responsive and there's plenty of punch in terms of colours, while the...

Big, high-resolution screen great for work and play ; Build quality and materials match the asking price ; Stellar battery life

No dedicated GPU option ; Core i9 could be seen as overkill ; No high refresh rate screen or HDR

A particularly potent thin-and-light, with a sharp and sizeable screen that’s ideal for hybrid working. Battery life is top notch and everything feels suitably premium. If you don’t need dedicated graphics, it’s a great choice.

Excellent 16in, 2.5K, 3:2 display ; Great sound system

Zero upgrade options ; No memory card reader

Like the MateBook 14s, the new 16s is a definite step forward for Huawei. The 3:2 display and powerful sound system are both up there with the very best in class even if the panel doesn’t have the same 90Hz refresh rate as the smaller laptop.

Big, high-resolution screen great for work and play ; Build quality and materials match the asking price ; Stellar battery life

No dedicated GPU option ; Core i9 could be seen as overkill ; No high refresh rate screen or HDR

A particularly potent thin-and-light, with a sharp and sizeable screen that’s ideal for hybrid working. Battery life is top notch and everything feels suitably premium. If you don’t need dedicated graphics, it’s a great choice.