HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
50.7Performance39.9
54.7Display41.6
60Battery59.6
92.9Portability76.7
10 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 51.3, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+16) and display (+13). Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-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 X Pro (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 77
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+3% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 3120x2080 | 2304x1536 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+67% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-64-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,507+3%Bottom 34% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,756+6%Top 46% | 13,000Bottom 46% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+30% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.98 kg+27% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm+23% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switch | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (13.8-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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