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Huawei’s latest laptop, the Huawei MateBook D 15, has gone on sale in the UK priced at £749.99.
This is the largest laptop Huawei do, sitting in the middle of the Matebook 13 and MateBook X Pro in terms of pricing.
There are only a small number of changes vs the MateBook D 15 2020 model.
Last year you had a choice of the i5-10210U processor or Core i3-10110U processor, and you can still buy the i3 model for just £499.
The new model comes with one option, the Intel Core i5-1135G7, this benefits from the new Intel Iris Xe Graphics, which offers a significant improvement over the Intel UHD graphics from last year.
Huawei has finally decided to upgrade the Wi-Fi on the laptop, with Wi-Fi 6E being implemented on this model.
The MateBook D 15 2021 then has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage
It is available to buy now direct from Huawei.
Full Press Release
Huawei’s latest laptop, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15, has gone on sale in the UK today. The latest notebook powered by a new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor delivers vastly improved speed over its predecessor and supports Multi-screen Collaboration to make the notebook smarter than before. Designed with the needs of young consumers in mind, HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is engineered to provide incredible performance across all scenarios, from virtual lectures and productivity on-the-go, to multimedia experiences.
Alongside a more powerful processor, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 can also be configured with the all-new Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics, to power faster graphics processing performance. Innovative technologies such as Multi-screen Collaboration, Fingerprint Power button, Dual Antenna Wi-Fi 6 and Reverse Charging combine to enhance the user experience, elevating the notebook from being a productivity tool to a smart companion that young consumers will find indispensable during school, university and everyday situations.
FullView Display offers exciting visuals while protecting users’ eyes
HUAWEI MateBook D features a 15-inch Full HD IPS anti-glare display that retains the series’ signature FullView design, offering an 87 percent screen-to-body ratio with a 16:9 aspect ratio for immersive cinematic experiences. The display also has passed TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification and Flicker Free certifications for a more comfortable viewing experience. The low blue light level helps reduce eye strain related to prolonged display use.
Metallic beauty and a minimalist design
A product exemplifying Huawei’s “Pure Shape” design philosophy, the new HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has a minimalist design with clean, refined lines running through the metal body, creating an understated appearance in either classic Space Grey or an elegant Mystic Silver colourway.
Every HUAWEI MateBook D attests to Huawei’s dedication to quality and achieving manufacturing excellence. With the notebook weighing as light as 1.56kg[1] and measuring only 16.9mm[2] at its thickest point, travelling with it is effortless, and the rich array of ports along the sides of the notebook will satisfy most everyday usage scenarios.
More powerful and enduring performance
To young consumers, a PC is not only a tool to get work done with, but also an entertainment platform. HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is powered by a new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor built on the 10nm SuperFin technology. The quad-core, eight-thread processor has faster performance than its predecessors to effortlessly handle everyday usage scenarios and features integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics to provide graphics performance rivalling entry-level discrete counterparts. The new notebook can be configured with up to 16GB DDR4 dual channel memory and features a NVMe PCIe high speed SSD to further improve the overall system performance. With a click of the Fn and P keys, users can enable Performance Mode for more demanding apps. An advanced cooling system featuring high-density HUAWEI Shark fin fan and two heat pipes leverages the bionic design to ensure HUAWEI MateBook D 15 performs stably under load. Furthermore, HUAWEI MateBook D 15 has a new Wi-Fi 6 network interface card featuring a dual-antenna design to provide faster and more stable Internet connectivity.
Smart experiences are now even smarter
The improved Huawei Share functionality continues to offer cross-device, cross-platform features that enable users to take advantage of Windows and Android devices at once. With a single tap, a smartphone can be connected to the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 and be controlled with peripherals connected to the notebook. Users can edit documents saved on either device or on the PC, drag files across interfaces to initiate file transfers, and seamlessly pick up regular and video calls through the notebook. The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 supports up to three concurrently active mobile apps and maximise the benefits of cross-device productivity.
The AC adapter coming with the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 supports HUAWEI SuperCharge™ for quickly charging up compatible Huawei smartphones. Reverse charging remains active even when the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is powered down, which can be helpful when users find themselves in need of a quick smartphone battery top-up while on the road.
Innovative Huawei technologies such as Fingerprint Power Button and Recessed Camera are also featured on the HUAWEI MateBook D 15.
The HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is available now from the HUAWEI Store and other retailers, priced at £749.99 RRP:
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