UAE Price
AED 599
India Price
₹14,990
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Laptop · Huawei Test · 2016
The MateBook 14 (2024) (MateBook 14 Series) 512GB / 16GB is Huawei Test's 2016 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 15.9 x 307.5 x 223.8 ( = 0.63 x 12.11 x 8.81 in) display, the Intel Core i5-1240P 12c/16t 12 x 1.2 - 4.4 GHz, 66 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-P chipset. At AED 599 in the UAE and ₹14,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The MateBook 14 (2024) excels with its Intel Core i5-1240P’s 12 cores and 16 threads, delivering strong multi-threaded performance for multitasking, paired with Intel Iris Xe G7 80EUs graphics that handle light creative work and 1080p gaming. The 16GB DDR4-3733 RAM ensures smooth operation, and the 56Wh battery delivers up to 10 hours of real-world use. At 1.433kg, it’s portable enough for daily commutes. However, thermals throttle under sustained load due to a single fan and thin chassis, limiting prolonged CPU-intensive tasks. Storage is 512GB NVMe, but no upgrade option exists. In UAE at AED 599, it’s overpriced—competitors offer better cooling and faster SSDs at similar cost. In India at ₹14990, it’s good value because the spec mix—12th-gen CPU, 16GB RAM, Wi-Fi 6, and Windows 11—matches local budget needs despite thermal limits.
Consider instead
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| Battery | 56 Wh Lithium-Polymer, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 10 h |
| Camera | Webcam: HD 720p, pop-up |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 15.9 x 307.5 x 223.8 ( = 0.63 x 12.11 x 8.81 in) |
| Weight | 1.433 kg ( = 50.55 oz / 3.16 pounds), Power Supply: 166 g ( = 5.86 oz / 0.37 pounds) |
| Display | 14.00 inch 3:2, 2160 x 1440 pixel 185 PPI, yes, BOE XS TV140WTM-NHH0, IPS, Low blue light, flicker free, glossy: yes, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs, Core: 1300 MHz, RAM: 1867 MHz |
| Memory | 16 GB , DDR4-3733 |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Alder Lake-P PCH |
| Soundcard | Intel Alder Lake-P PCH - cAVS (Audio, Voice, Speech) |
| Charging | fast charging / Quickcharge |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: 6 row chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 65 W USB C charger, Huawei Control Panel, Huawei PC Manager, 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Huawei homepage |
| Price | 645 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1240P 12c/16t 12 x 1.2 - 4.4 GHz, 66 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-P |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the MateBook (2016).
It is not recommended for purchase in 2026 as it was released in 2016 and will be significantly outdated by then, lacking support for modern software and security updates. Its value proposition is already low at current prices due to age and obsolete hardware.
The MateBook 14 (2024) (MateBook 14 Series) 512GB / 16GB is not available for sale in the UAE as it was released in 2016 and has been discontinued. The listed price of AED 599 is incorrect and no longer valid.
The MateBook 14 (2024) (MateBook 14 Series) 512GB / 16GB is not available for sale in India as it was released in 2016 and has been discontinued. The listed price of ₹14990 is incorrect and no longer valid.
The device features a 720p HD webcam that delivers adequate video quality for basic calls but lacks advanced features like low-light optimization or AI enhancements. Performance is functional for casual use but not suitable for professional video conferencing.
The battery life is approximately 6 to 7 hours under typical mixed usage conditions such as web browsing and document editing. It does not support fast charging and degrades significantly with age due to its 2016 release.
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