UAE Price
AED 1,449
India Price
₹36,990
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Laptop · Huawei Test · 2021
The MateBook 14 2021 KLVD-WFE9B (MateBook 14 Series) 512GB / 8GB is Huawei Test's 2021 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 i7-1165G7 4c/8t 4 x 2.8 - 4.7 GHz, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 30 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-UP3 chipset. At AED 1,449 in the UAE and ₹36,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The MateBook 14 2021 excels with its Intel Core i7-1165G7 and 16GB DDR4-3200 dual-channel RAM, delivering smooth multitasking and responsive application performance. Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 1024MB VRAM handles light creative work and HD streaming efficiently, while the 56Wh battery sustains 11 hours of mixed use. At 1.49kg, it’s portable without sacrificing screen real estate. Weakness? Thermals throttle the 30W PL1 sustained CPU load under prolonged stress, limiting heavy workloads. Ports are adequate but lack USB-C video output beyond HDMI and DisplayPort. In UAE at AED 1449, it’s good value because the 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, and fingerprint reader justify the price for students and remote workers. In India at ₹36990, it’s overpriced—competing Ryzen 5 laptops offer better sustained performance and larger storage at similar cost. Choose this only if brand loyalty or Windows 10 familiarity outweighs raw specs.
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| Battery | 56 Wh Lithium-Polymer, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 11 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: 3.5 mm audio port, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC |
| 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 | 1.49 kg ( = 52.56 oz / 3.28 pounds), Power Supply: 200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 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 96EUs - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 1300 MHz, RAM: 2000 MHz |
| Memory | 16 GB , DDR4-3200, dual-channel, on-board |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Tiger Lake-UP3 PCH-LP |
| Soundcard | Intel Tiger Lake-U/Y PCH-LP - 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 | 1100 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1165G7 4c/8t 4 x 2.8 - 4.7 GHz, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 30 W PL1 / Sustained, Tiger Lake-UP3 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the MateBook D14 (2021).
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a reliable, no-frills laptop for basic tasks and find it at a deep discount. However, newer models will offer better performance and efficiency, making this one less ideal for demanding workloads.
The price in the UAE is AED 1449. It is available through authorized Huawei retailers and major online platforms in the region.
The price in India is ₹36990. It can be purchased through official Huawei partners and leading e-commerce sites in the country.
The camera delivers clear 720p video with decent color accuracy in good lighting. It performs adequately for video calls but struggles in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Heavy tasks like video streaming reduce this to around 6-7 hours.
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