HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
VS
50.7Performance35.5
54.7Display27.3
60Battery69.5
92.9Portability82.8
11 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and performance (+15). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) 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 X Pro (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 83
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 135% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 425 nits
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 60
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+9% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+135% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,507+10%Bottom 34% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,756+24%Top 46% | 11,125Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+40% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 90 W+100% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.98 kg+20% | 1.22 kg |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm+13% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switch | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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