Huawei continues its focus on the PC market with the release of the MateBook D 14 SE.
The Huawei MateBook D 14 SE, as the name suggests, is a toned-down version of the MateBook D 14 to further appeal to those who are looking for a budget-friendly laptop.
With the MateBook D 14 SE, you’re getting a 14-inch FHD display with thin 4.8mm bezels on the top and both sides. The screen itself features a 45% NTSC color gamut and 100% sRGB color coverage.
Powering this device is an Intel Core i5-1155G7 quad-core processor. That’s the sole CPU option, and it’s paired with 8GB of memory and 512GB of internal storage.
It then ships with the latest Windows 11 operating system, 56Wh battery, modern connectivity features like WiFi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, and one of each USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, USB Type-A 2.0, USB Type-C, HDMI, and a 3.5mm headphone-microphone combo jack.
Huawei also included a fingerprint scanner for easy login, which doubles as the power button. Plus, it comes with a full-sized backlit keyboard.
As for the body itself, the machine can lay flat at 190-degrees, only weighs 1.38kg, is 15.9mm thin, has a retractable camera on the keyboard, and a 65W fast charger. It also pairs well with Huawei accessories like the MatePad Pro that you can use as a secondary screen or the FreeBuds 4 for audio.
The Huawei MateBook D 14 SE has a price of CNY3,999 (around Php32,300). It’s now up for pre-order in China via Vmall and will hit the store shelves starting January 20. Release details here in the Philippines are yet to be known.