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41 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 41 reviews of Huawei MateBook E. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and performance are generally positive. The portability and battery also get good opinions. The price and durability get critical comments.
screen, battery, portability, performance, design
durability, price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Huawei MateBook E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Tom Brant (pcmag.com)
Despite a capable, high-quality touch screen and iPad Pro-like looks, the Huawei MateBook E doesn't measure up to many competing detachable 2-in-1s.
Thin and light. Responsive and crisp touch screen. Full-size keys. USB adapter included.
Lackluster performance. Relatively short battery life. Subpar trackpad. Lacks angled keyboard. Pre-partitioned hard drive.
Ultimately, the MateBook E is less than the sum of its parts: a gorgeous display, a thin and light form factor, and processor, memory, and storage options that you'd expect to find on a laptop. Bring it all together, though, and you get an...
Expert review by : Charles McLellan (zdnet.com)
The MateBook E is an impressive tablet-first 2-in-1 laptop. The OLED screen is the star, but it's also well built, with capable cameras, mics and speakers. Battery life is the main disappointment, along with a paucity of ports.
Superb 12.6-inch OLED display ; Solid build quality ; Good audio and webcams ; Magnetic attachment for M-Pencil stylus
No kickstand for the tablet ; Only one USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 port ; Moderate battery life
Expert review by : Robert Triggs (androidauthority.com)
Is Huawei's Microsoft Surface rival more than skin deep? Find out more in this Huawei Matebook E review.
Solid performance
Expert review by : Andrew Williams (pocket-lint.com)
We give our verdict on Huawei's latest 2-in-1. How does it compare to the competition from Microsoft and Apple?
Extreme colour depth ; Highly portable design ; Powerful speakers
Heavily constrained performance ; Keyboard bends under pressure ; Short battery life ; Higher-end version is pricey for its capabilities
The Huawei MateBook E hits highs with superb colour reproduction and great portability, but short battery life doesn’t cut it as a tablet, and performance can’t compete with the Microsoft Surface Pro 8.
Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)
The original MateBook didn't have a particularly long battery life per charge, nor was the keyboard cover's stand very well designed. The MateBook E
Improved keyboard cover ; Infinitely variable stand ; Decent screen ; Integrated fingerprint scanner ; Near silent operation
Battery life still isn't great ; Upright typing position not too comfortable ; Expensive for moderate spec ; Hard to locate in UK
The original MateBook didn't have a particularly long battery life per charge, nor was the keyboard cover's stand very well designed. The MateBook E fixes this latter issue with a more creative keyboard cover, but the device doesn't go far enough to...
TechAdvisor Recommended
Expert review by : Anyron Copeman (techadvisor.co.uk)
A capable Windows 11 tablet with included keyboard is the way to go for Huawei, but further refinements are needed for it to be the best 2-in-1 around.
Gorgeous OLED display ; Decent performance ; Great cameras ; Keyboard case included
Poor battery life ; Frustrating fingerprint sensor ; Very limited ports
The MateBook E and Smart Magnetic Keyboard make for a great on-the-go computer, but a couple of key weaknesses take the shine off the experience.
Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (stuff.tv)
A laptop in tablet's clothing - taking the fight to the Surface Pro
Quality OLED screen – great for movies ; Laptop power in a tablet body ; Impressive sound for a tablet ; Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
Battery life isn’t brilliant ; Flimsy keyboard dock unusable on lap ; Only one port for data and charging ; You can get more performance for less
A compact, capable laptop disguised as a tablet – Huawei’s best slate to date.
Expert review by : Henry Burrell (techadvisor.co.uk)
You will probably either love or loathe the idea of a 2-in-1. But as the MateBook E shows, there are real advantages to choosing one over a traditional laptop.
The MateBook E is a clear improvement from the first generation and is on par with the Surface Pro as the best Windows 10 hybrid device. The well-built and included keyboard cover is the quiet star of the show here, as there’s not much you can do to...
Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)
The original MateBook was a tentative toe in the water for Huawei. The 2-in-1 tablet that ran Windows, rather than the more familiar Android OS, was a
Expert review by : Basil Kronfli (stuff.tv_in)
A laptop in tablet's clothing - taking the fight to the Surface Pro
Quality OLED screen – great for movies ; Laptop power in a tablet body ; Impressive sound for a tablet ; Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
Battery life isn’t brilliant ; Flimsy keyboard dock unusable on lap ; Only one port for data and charging ; You can get more performance for less
A compact, capable laptop disguised as a tablet – Huawei’s best slate to date.