{"id":452202,"date":"2020-11-30T07:01:15","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T05:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=452202"},"modified":"2020-11-30T07:36:09","modified_gmt":"2020-11-30T05:36:09","slug":"huawei-matebook-x-pro-vs-dell-xps-13-the-ultimate-business-laptop-showdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/452202\/huawei-matebook-x-pro-vs-dell-xps-13-the-ultimate-business-laptop-showdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Huawei MateBook X Pro vs Dell XPS 13 – The ultimate business laptop showdown"},"content":{"rendered":"

Huawei’s powerful new flagship laptop – the MateBook X Pro – recently launched in South Africa.<\/p>\n

This premium machine boasts high-performance hardware and a wide range of useful features packed into a thin and lightweight design, which makes it perfect for professional users.<\/p>\n

It stands at the top of the Huawei MateBook range – which also includes the MateBook D14 and D15 – two productivity workhorses aimed at those users seeking a balance in price and performance.<\/p>\n

The MateBook X Pro, however, is designed for more discerning users who require a system that can complete demanding tasks quickly from wherever they are.<\/p>\n

This makes it ideal for use by engineers, designers, content creators, and businessmen, or anyone looking for a highly-powerful laptop.<\/p>\n

Within the same price range, one major PC manufacturer – Dell – offers another well-regarded machine – the 2-in-1 convertible XPS 13.<\/p>\n

Design and display<\/h3>\n

The MateBook X Pro features an all-aluminium alloy chassis shaped with CNC diamond cutting and sandblasted for an elegant finish.<\/p>\n

Its conventional clamshell form-factor is known and used by most professionals.<\/p>\n

The Dell XPS 13 also boasts an aluminium body that is capable of being converted into various configurations – including tablet and tent modes.<\/p>\n

Both laptops feature touch-enabled displays, allowing you to navigate and interface in the Windows 10 OS with ease.<\/p>\n

The MateBook X Pro boasts a\u00a0resolution of 3,000 x 2,000 (3K) resolution compared with the 3,840 x 2,160 (4K) display of the Dell XPS 13.<\/p>\n

However, at this compact size the differences would be hard to notice to the average viewer.<\/p>\n

The former has an advantage when it comes to bezel size, however, with a much slimmer profile providing an over 90% screen-to-body ratio, as opposed to the 80% of the XPS 13.<\/p>\n

It is also slightly larger at 13.9-inches compared to the 13.3-inches of the XPS 13.<\/p>\n

Performance and graphics<\/h3>\n

The MateBook X Pro features an Intel Core i7-10510U processor, which has outperformed the Core i7-1065G7 chip in the XPS 13 in several benchmarks.<\/p>\n

It also has a far more powerful GPU – the Nvidia GeForce MX250 – boasting around 50% better graphics performance.<\/p>\n

This means it will be much better-suited at handling 3D applications and rendering.<\/p>\n

This card is also capable of running several popular video games at lower to medium graphics.<\/p>\n

Everyday use<\/h3>\n

In terms of everyday use, both laptops feature integrated fingerprint readers.<\/p>\n

For added security, however, the MateBook X Pro’s camera is embedded in a keyboard button which can be pressed down to completely hide it.<\/p>\n

The MateBook X Pro also has a slightly larger battery with a 56Wh capacity as opposed to the 51Wh pack on the XPS 13, which means it could last longer between charges.<\/p>\n

Where to buy<\/h3>\n

The MateBook X Pro is available from the Huawei Online Store<\/strong><\/a> and includes a free Huawei Classic Backpack, FreeBuds 3, and Bluetooth mouse.<\/p>\n

The Dell XPS 13 is R5,000 more expensive than the MateBook X Pro, and is available from Incredible Connection.<\/p>\n

Below are images and specifications of the MateBook X Pro and Dell XPS 13.<\/p>\n

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Specifications<\/th>\nHuawei MateBook X Pro<\/th>\nDell XPS 13 (7390)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Display<\/strong><\/td>\n13.9-inch 3,000 x 2,000 LCD Touch Display<\/td>\n13.3-inch 3,840 x 2,160 LCD Touch Display<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\nIntel Core i7-10510U<\/td>\nIntel Core i7-1065G7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n16GB<\/td>\n16GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\n512GB NVMe SSD<\/td>\n512GB NVMe SSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/strong><\/td>\nNvidia GeForce MX250<\/td>\nIntel Iris Plus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Webcam<\/strong><\/td>\n720p HD<\/td>\n720p HD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ports<\/strong><\/td>\n2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x 3.5mm audio jack<\/td>\n1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A 3, 1 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x 3.5mm audio jack, 1 x microSD card reader<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OS<\/strong><\/td>\nWindows 10 Professional<\/td>\nWindows 10 Home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/strong><\/td>\n56Wh<\/td>\n51Wh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fingerprint sensor<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/strong><\/td>\nWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth<\/td>\nWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price <\/strong><\/td>\nR34,999<\/td>\nR39,999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions<\/strong><\/td>\n304 x 217 x 14.6 mm (1.3kg)<\/td>\n\u00a0299 x 209 x 13.5 mm (1.36kg)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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XPS 13 (7390)<\/h3>\n

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