HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
VS
50.7Performance44
54.7Display41.6
60Battery71
92.9Portability76.6
8 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)0 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 55.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+16) and display (+13). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th 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 44
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 77
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+3% | 13.8 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) | HDR PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| 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 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (10-core) or Snapdragon X2 Elite (12-core) |
| 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+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | Gen 4 SSD (removable, M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,507Bottom 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,756Top 46% | — |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+30% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.98 kg+27% | 1.34 kg |
| Thickness | 13.5 mm+23% | 17.5 mm |
| Material | Magnesium alloy | Aluminum (100% recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | 2x USB-C/USB4, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack, Surface Connect |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy switch | 1080p Full HD (Windows Studio Effects) |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | Facial recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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