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Huawei MateBook vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Review: Which Tablet Is The Best Buy Option?

Huawei MateBook vs. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Review: Which Tablet Is The Best Buy Option?

Dheeraj R

The Huawei MateBook and the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 are said to be the devices at war. Reports claimed that the Microsoft device is at par with the former in terms of display, battery, and additional specs like the Surface Pen. However, the MateBook is stated to possess best-in-class design and performance-related specs. We have jotted down the device comparison in order to help you to opt for the best option.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 reportedly features a magnesium build with a magnetic strip on the edges; whereas the Huawei MateBook sports an aluminum build with a sleeker body, which can be an ideal travel gadget.

In terms of display, the Microsoft device consists of a 12.3-inch LED display with 2736 x 1824 pixels resolution. As far as the performance specs are concerned, the Surface Pro consists of Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 chipset with RAM ranging from 4 GB to 16 GB with 128 GB to 1 TB storage capacity options.

On the other hand, the MateBook provides you with a 12-inch IPS TFT LCD display with a 2160 x 1440 resolution, reported Notebook Review. The device features Intel Core m5 processor with 4 GB and 8 GB RAM variants. The tablet also provides you with different storage choices of 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB.

The Microsoft Surface Pro tablet again excels in the camera specs areas when compared to the Huawei device. The Surface Pro 4 features an 8-megapixel rear and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with features like Windows 10 Hello for unlocking the device with facial recognition. However, the MateBook consists of just a single 5-megapixel front camera without any additional feature.

TCC reported that Microsoft Surface Pro 4 has many ports and input options compared to the Huawei MateBook. The Surface Pro 4 sports a USB 3.0 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, Mini Display Port, micro SD card slot, Smart Connector, and a trademarked charging input pin.

Meanwhile, the Huawei MateBook has a single USB Type-C port, 3.5mm audio jack, and a Smart Connector. It sports a 4430mAh battery, while the Surface Pro 4 consists of a huge 5087mAh battery.

Moreover, the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 provides additional specs like a Surface Pen, which consists of the N-trig technology, 1,024 points of pressure sensitivity, and is powered by an AAAA battery. On the other hand, the Huawei MateBook features power adapter and a MatePen, which has a rechargeable battery.

The basic variant of Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is priced for $899, while the Huawei MateBook 2-in-1 has been made available for $699. It can be said that the Surface Pro is the better option barring its price. But choosing between the two devices will totally depend on your specs requirements and the allocated budget.

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