We currently have the 2022 model of Huawei's most expensive laptop line, the MateBook X Pro, in our workplace.
It's amazing to see the Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 in person. The Huawei MateBook X Pro line of ultra-thin and light laptops has been one of the most attractive devices ever since it was first unveiled in 2017. Back in 2017, we were referring to the MacBook Air 2022 bezels. But this year, Huawei made some much-needed design modifications, which we'll discuss after we finish the unboxing.
The MateBook X Pro 2022 ships with a new 90W charger, a USB-C to USB-C connection, and the same-looking white retail box (the 2021 model had a 65W charger).
The display, which is the centrepiece of this laptop, has improved over last year's already superb screen. It has a touchscreen IPS LCD that is 14.2 inches taller than average and has a 3:2 aspect ratio. The previous version was a 13.9" 3000x2000px device.
Additionally, the new display is brighter than its predecessor—rated at 500 nits as opposed to 450 nits.
The redesigned touchpad, which Huawei refers to as Free Touch, is another significant change. It now overflows the bottom of the palm rest region, giving the touchpad a beautiful infinity pool appearance and adding a few millimetres to its surface.
The MateBook X Pro 2022 is offered in a new palette of hues this year. For the first time, you also receive an Ink Blue, a White, and the purple Space Grey that we are reviewing. However, you forfeit the gorgeous Emerald Green.
The battery capacity of the 2022 model has increased from 56Wh to 60Wh, and there are 2 additional speakers and 2 additional microphones than there were on the 2021 model, making a total of a 6-speaker sound system with a 4 microphone array.
Last but not least, switching to Intel's 12th generation processors will result in a true generational performance boost above the MateBook X Pro 2021's 11th generation. Both the Intel Core i5-1240P and the Core i7-1260P found in the review unit are available to you.
The 12th generation of Intel processors relocated to a new big. LITTLE configuration with processors akin to Apple's M1 and M2 that are both powerful and power-efficient. Better performance is offered by the new architecture, but battery life could also be greatly improved.
The MateBook X Pro and other thin and light business notebooks are targeted by Intel's P-series of 12th generation processors. The Core i7-1260P features 16 threads, 8 efficiency cores, and 4 performance cores. The Core i7-1165G7 from last year, which has 4 cores and 8 threads, represents a significant improvement. The same Intel Iris Xe G7 GPU, which is capable of light gaming and photo editing, is used. The MateBook X Pro 2022 doesn't provide a discrete GPU option.