HUAWEI MateBook Pro S vs Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
44Performance49.2
74.3Display26.5
38.7Battery70.7
97.4Portability70.8
6 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Pro S2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Pro S wins this laptop face-off, 60 to 52.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and portability (+27). Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 97 vs 71
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 48% lower weight: 0.8 kg vs 1.54 kg
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
- 95% higher storage: 1,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 60 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Flexible OLED (3:2, touchscreen) | IPS (OLED optional) |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+300% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin XE90 (9-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics (Xe3) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 (dual-channel, 2x SODIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,000 GB+95% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 60 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.3 h |
| Charging | 66 W+2% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8 kg+48% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 11.9 mm+32% | 17.4 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis (lid/keyboard deck); magnesium-lithium alloy bottom cover | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS + 40% glass fiber (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (5Gbps; one with DisplayPort, 4K@60Hz) | 1x USB-A (always-on), 1x USB-A, 2x USB-C (PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, microSD reader, 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7+ | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD (front and rear) | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (power button) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S | Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 Gen 11 (14-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Windows 11 Home |
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