MateBook X Pro Review: Windows Gets A MacBook

Everyone says it, and everyone is right: the Huawei MateBook X Pro looks an awful lot like Apple's MacBook Pro. But you know what? After using it for a month, I don’t care - and if you can get over the handful of downsides, neither will you. Because from its 91% screen-to-body ratio to its striking sound system to its splashproof keyboard, the MateBook X Pro offers a lot that its Apple-made competitor doesn't ... and it delivers on the fundamentals in ways few PCs can. Join me for the MrMobile MateBook X Pro review!
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[ABOUT MRMOBILE'S HUAWEI MATEBOOK X PRO REVIEW]
MrMobile's Huawei MateBook X Pro Review was produced following 30 days with a MateBook X Pro review device provided by Huawei. The machine received several software updates during the review period. As reviewed, the machine was the top-tier configuration with the Core i7 and additional RAM.
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MateBook X Pro Review [Windows Central]:
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The U.S. government's beef with Huawei really isn't about phones [Android Central]:
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Why America is so scared of China's biggest tech company [Bloomberg]:
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U.S. intelligence chiefs agree Huawei is not to be trusted - even as FBI pushes for backdoors [Gizmodo]:
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[@TheMrMobile]

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[@chomper720]

I think the USA is paranoid about the spy accusations, lets face it is Samsung, Google or Apple any better? O3O

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LG V30 -----> Goes to Me :P

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Save one for me

[@shamsunnahar1844]

MrMobile [Michael Fisher] is the giveaway international??

[@glenricsanderson170]

Does it international😊😊??

[@MC-oi2pb]

I actually love the webcam integration. I never use my webcam and I know most other people don't either. Having that privacy is nice.

[@FakedStick]

Saw a lot of people using post-it to cover the camera...

[@swatisquantum]

agreed! i like it

[@metalhammer5]

Hmm.. Corona times says otherwise 😉😉😉

[@varunnarain50]

Oh how times have changed.

[@TechLineHD]

Excellent review. Even though the MateBook looks similar to the MacBook, I want to see more Windows machines with a premium design like this.

[@buccob]

dude... basically every major OEM has a premium design line, like this on windows machines.... Every Surface, Dell XPS, HP Spectre, Lenovo Yoga 9XX.... True that the Matebook takes some design cues to the next level, but everybody compromise on something.... I am a Surface Book user, and I love the power, versatility and overall performance of it, but the main compromise is the thickness when its closed due to the gap. Dell XPS has a great balance and it is mentioned to be the best laptop on many sites, however, the camera placement is bad. Lenovo, HP and many others suffer from bad or tiny sound.... Even the MacBooks themselves compromise on user experience so that they can deliver fashionable designs... but the keyboard is one of the main criticisms...

[@oliverq1940]

@@buccob Most windows labtops have trash keyboards compared to macbook. Lenovo is the best tho.. But then again they have a shit trackpad. Its good for windows labtops to start copying the macbook chassy.

[@useruserov8668]

Not exactly "copying", but creating features that serve similar purpose. After all it is the design Apple has created, and although I am a PC guy, I would not like having a premium notebook that "takes a lot of clues" from another manufacturer.

[@hemantbubna]

I am not even interested in the product, but i still watch your videos because of how well they are made. top stuff 👏🔥

[@TimSummerer]

Michael definitiely deserves more views and subs! I started watching his videos back when he was with PocketNow. His natural way of presenting his view with his style of videography is on par with the big guys! Keep it up!

[@TontosVotanPaSocialistas]

Michael is just the BEST OF THE BEST!

[@useruserov8668]

These videos are a treat for tech geek like me.

[@jaysonedson]

The camera placement is awesome. I also like the angle. dat quality doh The charger is also great.

[@qinghuiyu6522]

Jason Edson let’s face it the angle is shit

[@NerlenPoi]

But the angle captures my fingers beautifully

[@tams805]

You like looking up people's noses?

[@maxwell_brooks]

Camera angle is the worst.

[@sunilvarmadatla]

If you compare with Macbook pro, the cam quality is way better.

[@Dvlx1]

Couldn't stop laughing at the face you were making when you popped that camera up. That screen looks absolutely stunning, way ahead of the Dell.

[@AnshShah1]

Last time I was his early the channel was called pocket now ;)

[@alihijazi4451]

Ansh Shah Finally a good last-time-I-was-this-early joke! Props!

[@ahmednurhassan5892]

It is a joy to watch Mmobile's Reviews

[@AllAboutTechnologies]

Why no NOTCH for laptops?

[@ThomasTheTankEngine22]

That, IMO, is the only place it belongs

[@caodapengtj]

This is actually a great idea! The top middle edge of the screen is seldom used for anything important.

[@Panzer_Z]

If it did an Essential Phone style super minimal notch then I could live with that. Wouldn't be a problem in media viewing since the 3:2 screen would have letterboxing and most programs would have title bars so it wouldn't get in the way of daily use either. They could have even then thrown in Windows Hello facial detection as well.

[@ChuiStrong]

Because Windows don't want to deal with that shit

[@JimmyConway1990]

AllAboutTechnologies Coz a laptop does not need sensors like proximity, Infrared and ofc a earpiece.....

[@NBTJacklyn]

This was great!

[@TheMrMobile]

Thanks for watching on a Friday night!

[@NBTJacklyn]

MrMobile [Michael Fisher] Of course. We both know you are still working on a Friday night:)

[@skwoshi8151]

Huawei phones, huawei smartwatches and huawei laptops are all absolutely amazing - if only there was a solid ecosystem between them!

[@damongambuti]

I think they're trying to build one. From what I'm seeing here and from actually having a P10.

[@mistermood4164]

huawei does not produce any software no software =/= no ecosystem

[@jjmarz1001]

... Because the Android and Windows ecosystems are too small? Google Apps?

[@azthetical2980]

imagine saying windows and android having small ecosystem when apple is totally not screaming "look over here before you talk, oh and we love being enclosed like this". lmao, I swear I thought the sun rose from the west when I saw this.

[@martymcfly2859]

It's the case, his name is: WINDOWS 10 stop bashing it because honestly, it's the best OS FAR BETTER THAN MACOS

[@lewdongan2698]

Anyone notice that windows xp background?

[@curiousgeorge6921]

Only the 90s kids can see it 😂😂😂

[@pagla07]

Wow... The links in the description were really on point on this video... Thanks for actually providing sources for your research.

[@flatplant]

Huawei looks much nicer than that macbook you compared it to

[@user-bs9yz2vq7e]

Jaque Glassé no

[@m4t7eo]

That logo on the back is really ugly. It generally looks less refined.

[@acerik97]

We know you hate Apple but don't humiliate yourself here.

[@terrry9709]

EtronV to be honest the only thing that looks nicer is the bezels are screen

[@ko-Daegu]

EtronV No for real it looks nicer when we talk about screen less bezels and pass the one hand test like you just saw and I don’t use camera that much

[@cashbonanza963]

5:52 If the FBI, CIA and NSA urge you not to use some device then you should definitely use it.

[@Elevenintynine]

Jajajajajajaj

[@ANTGPRO]

Haha

[@Justin-kd2uj]

It's more for economic reasons than for security, but when in doubt do a clean wipe on the computer.

[@ko-Daegu]

Justin Y They don’t want you cuz Apple will lose ... If Chinese wanna spy they can spy with other products like one plus which is not banned but one plus is low in the market share where Apple is the third now and Samsung is the first and this banned company is the second so you see where am I going with this

[@Justin-kd2uj]

@@ko-Daegu lmao so you basically just said what I just said 😂😂

[@iveyyy1559]

The webcam placement is absolutely no compromise for me.

[@EckmanJones]

I recently bought a Mate SE (phone) and I love it. 64gb of onboard storage at a $200 price point is awesome. I love Huawei products. I have my doubts over the validity of the complaints against Huawei and the Chinese government as the state dept has yet to throw any official charges out. Until then I'll keep using Huawei products.

[@EckmanJones]

Allegedly. Our government has offered no conclusive evidence. I certainly don't trust our government.

[@ankurtripathi5901]

Chris Eckersen and after all companies like Google and Facebook are collecting data too.

[@Des_Zee]

Chris Eckersen yes I agree. I think we US customers should be more concerned with what our friend Zuckerberg has been doing...

[@user-xu2wm3yq4z]

Chris Eckersen It's obvious that the government is afraid that Huawei will take over Apple. Huawei is popular in all of Europe and there's not a single government or secret service that accused them of stealing data or privacy issues.

[@nickparmar94]

Of course they won't offer conclusive evidence. That would just show which methods the gov is aware of and prompt the Chinese to abandon those methods, develop new ones and/or use those methods to obfuscate what's really going on. As for other countries they sell in, almost every country has alleged that Huawei and other Chinese companies send data home. Also, while you might not care that China has your data...you should care that your device can effectively be turned into an attack vector for something more important as part of a Botnet etc. There's a reason the Chinese demand US products present their OS source code for audits and reviews before being sold in their country. Of course, you're free to go right ahead and buy Chinese devices if you consider them to be better bang for buck, but please don't downplay the security risks.

[@Saad-Khan99]

That is absolutely beautiful.

[@imho4990]

Yes. MacBooks are beautiful.

[@Saad-Khan99]

Yeah but look at that bottom bezel man. Wew. Sexy.

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

What a beauty. Michael Fisher. Not the laptop haha. Another excellent review. I'll have my eyes glued on it, till the prices come down a bit.

[@L6FTY]

OML I think this is the best laptop review I have ever seen. Well done!

[@joshmatthews3486]

Love to look forward to a MrMobile vid every Friday night.

[@raysprof]

Please continue to present pre-released products. It was a pre-released Surface laptop review that induced me to watch out for it. Best laptop I've ever used. (Average: 2 laptops per year.)

[@ZLL668]

This laptop is too pretty!

[@rishighia583]

From June onwards I'm going to be working hard on my Tech KZbin channel. And Mr. Fisher, your videos and MKBHD's videos are my inspiration. The quality, the smoothness, everything.

[@doctor_brennan439]

FBI cant see me now

[@6505009]

We can.

[@nowseemefly]

Doctor_Brennan FBI agents collecting dudes fapping video shot on secretly activated webcams?

[@FakedStick]

@jonsan astari Communist China wont send FBI to bust your door.

[@mcaroell]

Can i please know what naval game were you playing in the test ? thanks a lot and great quality review as usual !

[@damnhockey]

Thank you so much for a very detailed review. Great laptop, great review !

[@anshupandey3582]

You suddenly started making legendary reviews.... 😎

[@paulmerced5587]

I much prefer your phone, tablet and laptop reviews over your car reviews - love this channel!

[@plc3653]

It’s actually quite thick but the way they taper the edges give illusion that is thinner but I can definitely tell

[@666KnifeParty]

even through the camera, where displays always look somewhat off it still is a damn georgeous display, might consider getting one of these laptops

[@SzTSzTechnology]

Love Your videos! Does that laptop can export 4k videos??

[@seanc.5310]

I love the Matebook and Macbook scene on that good ol MBTA Commuter Rail train (I'd recognize that decor anywhere)

[@rajesha9842]

You sir are the king of crisp presentation and script ..

[@deepaksinghroha321]

You reviews are just excellent :)

[@21N42Photo]

I got it and it’s my favorite laptop. I love how it’s so fast. I turns on just as fast or even faster than my Mac

[@ad78]

Got mine 3 days ago @ MS store. $1149 - 10% then a promotional $300 GC. Good thing i quickly visit the store the day launched it. Now its all sold out

[@kbosher1]

Great review Michael! I always wait a bit before making my decisions on buying a laptop to make time for updates and small changes that the hardware may see in time. So I will be picking this guy up this year! 2019 that is! Keep those reviews coming!!

[@jourdango2615]

This guy's the iron man of tech reviews!!!

[@univeconq7]

always love your video and presentation. Can't wait for the huawei p20 pro review !!

[@SamBao]

that camera button was dope

[@tonykoo6460]

How could you even produce these videos? You are AWESOME.

[@syn010110]

the whole huawei/zte thing had nothing to do with gadgets anyway, people are dumb/racist the original concern was with huawei/zte infrastructure hardware in our LTE network

[@rumham9911]

Knowing your work on RC model ships I kinda figured you'd like World of Warships, and sure enough :) Nice to see a favourite game on a favourite reviewers video, top notch work as usual!

[@spikeimperial]

I normally never hit like on videos, mainly because I am lazy and do not want to go into portrait on my phone, but 2:24 deserves a like alone, almost spat my drank in bed, kudos MrMobile.

[@MrPanzerDragoon]

I always lovin' MrMobile's choice in video review music! Snazzy!

[@traviswebster8302]

hey guys pricing is 1500 for the i7 model and 1200 for the i5 best place is microsoft store and you can probably get a student discount for about 150 even here in canada (im still only paying 1760 even wth tax for i7)

[@radomillion]

I love the design and value for money. My only concern would be warranty issues.

[@larrylarree4006]

really considering buying this. I haven't used a webcam in a laptop north of 5 years so I prefer it to be hidden instead of having to put some kind of security tape on it. It reminds me of my 13 inch MBP except runs windows. I'm sure that's what they were going for and I prefer windows now to Mac osx. This checks a lot of boxes for me and hope to score a deal before the end of summer.

[@rkl08551]

harddrive partition is awesome because you don´t loose anything you save on there if the system needs resetting/installing...

[@storm91229]

Can't wait for a 2019 rendition with the new 8565U processor, 15.6" or Even 17" with the 25watt INVIDIA MX-150 with 4GB of RAM and the webcam relocated at the top. Maaan, I'm stoked

[@Ediln82]

You make me lol on that "mweh mweh mweh" at 2:24 shot!🤣

[@davidsoon757]

The speaker separation in this is so good

[@JudahMaccabee_]

LoL who cares about webcams nowadays? This laptop looks and performs like heaven. An absolute stunner.

[@mehdibenfredj]

This video literally convinced me to buy it ! Great video

[@swatisquantum]

i have the matebook D 14 - love it. replaced my macbook pro 15" .. feels like a macbook but with zippy windows 10

[@capadzcabrera]

That screen! Great video, good sir.👍 I hope you'd make a video about those new Lenovo chromebooks too.😀

[@oylapeten2]

Gotta love that OG windows XP background

[@brucenathanson8402]

Beautiful review. Those shots were awesome!

[@fpinag]

You got me at 2:24 hahaha! Great review as always.

[@shubham-pawar]

Your videos are great they cover all aspects of the product in a simple and intuitive way also the reviews are unbiased which I like. Keep making videos. The fact that the device checks all the boxes that I consider while buying a laptop is good enough for me. Now it has design ques form a macbook but it's fine no big deal as a matter of fact I even prefer the macbook style approach. 1] It's build is impressive. 2] Display is sharp as well as 3:2 which I prefer. 3] Great keyboard and trackpad with good ports selection. 4] All day battery and good performance (both cpu, gpu and ssd).

[@MinhNguyen-wk5fr]

I really do want to buy this machine for college but my only concern is if it breaks, how do I ship it to Huawei for repair?

[@javiersegura2937]

It should be pointed out, data exfitration is only a secondary objective for a nation state when they compromise a machine. What is really useful to them is to use your laptop as a pivot point to compromise another system and avoid detection and/or frame you for it, either way they don't care. It's also handy for DDoS attacks.

[@TheMrMobile]

Ah, good point (and one I hadn't fully considered).

[@MrSteyrs]

Very informative and crisp.

[@AcAlvin]

I spilled a drink last time when doing assignment in a cafe, thank god is still working just fine until now or else I'm gonna cry.

[@ballahm8016]

I’ve seen a lot of reviews, but none is as good as this😍, thx Micheal.

[@Major_Mason]

Windows XP Bliss Wallpaper is one of my favorites.

[@abobobilly]

It's July. Can't find this thing anywhere. I'm in UAE currently and buying online has been such a chore for this machine.

[@prashu25925]

That's called perfect 360 degree review

[@solidust1111111ify]

I really don't understand why every reviewer always had to make the webcam a big deal. From Dell XPS to Huawei Matebooks. I have never in my life used webcam on laptops. Now I mainly use a desktop and I don't even own a webcam. Phones and tablets are so convenient, I just don't think it's necessary, especially sacrificing a nice screen design for the sake of it - see the newest XPS 13.

[@carlio1975]

Hi Danny... thanks for that great video ;-) I really want to get myself one too!!! But what about the fan-noise, when it comes to high performance output? Could you give us a short report/audio-video on that? Looking forward... and thanks once more ;-)))

[@user-mr9tt3rh1v]

I don't give a crap about thin and light laptops but the review is still great.good job

[@deepaksinghroha321]

C'mon Huawei , bring this to India

[@baddriversofcolga]

It's funny how Huawei has the whole privacy fiasco all the while having the webcam that lets you go private...but really, this is a pretty snazzy laptop. I do wish it was a bit more unique in its design, but considering everything else about it it seems like a good buy. And that screen looks beautiful.

[@Daniel-mc3eu]

I would have been great if they would have sacrificed the usb a port for a usb c port on the right so you can charge from both sides.

[@Conceptcreator]

Good looking but somehow i can never really care about laptops... i don't travel so yeah^^ awesome review as always!

[@dre__breezy]

The old Windows XP wallpaper tho! Great review 👍

[@transitvideosbayarea]

I thought that title went to the Surface Laptop.

[@GamerofGamesGG]

Awesome review Tony Stank!

[@trevorn2454]

If only I could get my hand on one of these... Here is hoping for August 8th shipment time

[@yemail5555]

I really like the placement of the camera, for I have never used even once with my personal laptop. The hardware of this machine is perfect for me. The new MacBook keyboard hurts my fingers. It is like typing on solid metal plates.

[@SALT_KING]

I watched a lot of reviews about this computer and this was by far the best one. good job

[@RukaYuka101]

Mr.Mobile produces content way better than other reviewers

[@arainla]

Very cool to know you used it for 30 days vs 1-2 days.

[@mukshinshakur8957]

The camera position is great that means you don't need to put a tape over it 😉😉

[@roberttranceedm]

Another great topic! Thanks again!

[@aliessa4568]

Looks great but maybe I'll wait for next year's version where the kinks are ironed out. Most likely happening with such postive press.

[@redwanhossain3004]

Loved your finger ring.... Any link for the ring..??? 😊😊😋😋

[@marcoasalgado]

This laptop shows that innovation has not stopped in the PC market.

[@waveszoom11]

I liked your black ring. From where did you buy? Can you please share?

[@SEVENTEENPOINT1]

Love that XP Bliss wallpaper.

[@dragon2knight]

Great idea, too much money...but I really like it....totally conflicted about this one! The camera(1MP, really??)is a poor gimmick, but the rest is well thought out and gorgeous. Depending on the final cost in the US, assuming it's even coming here, will determine it's popularity overall. Over $1500.00 I don't see it selling much.

[@Benaridoamri]

Michael Livote So what do you think about macbook which cost more?

[@dragon2knight]

I don't hate it,lol. It's very good for what it is, but very bad for what it forces you to do...Apple's ecosystem is too, um, stifling for me. I like choice, and Apple doesn't give it. Great laptop if you can stand that, though.

[@Benaridoamri]

Michael Livote What kind or type of laptop do you prefer?

[@radroroscam3770]

Michael Livote how can a camera be a gimmick?

[@mouliknanda]

Benarido Amri the MacBook starts at $1300

[@Richard-yy8tn]

Most unbiased review ive seen on this ultrabook

[@NawwarAli]

great review as usual, how about the new gigabyte aero 15x, is it good for your wonderful?

[@BensoftMedia]

How do you feel this compares against like the Xiaomi Notebook Pro?

[@jaydutta7711]

Love your videos 👍😊

[@joesatchton212]

Excellent review, especially including your thoughts on the whole Huawei-USA thing. Despite that, yes, this laptop does indeed look like a winner.

[@hasnainmohsin3640]

Micheal, you are one of the best tech KZbinrs I watch. I would really like to win the V30 as I have a j7 prime which takes really mediocre photos and videos.

[@ardanlegenda4859]

Finally, the review that I've been waiting for.

[@darsheng4899]

Did you buy it or not yet?

[@AnthonyGreene15]

I’m looking for a laptop that’s light and portable but I can also do 4K video editing on. Design is a factor too. I love the design of this laptop, the size, and the portability, but can I edit 4K on it comfortably?