Besides new smartphones and smartwatches, Huawei launches an amazing notebook called the MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition. The Chinese tech giant has introduced a charming competitor to Apple’s recently released pocket-friendly MacBook Neo. Starting with the design, the Huawei MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition is not merely a new software variant but a completely fresh PC for the young generation. It is a thin and mini PC that comes in three beautiful shades: Wild Green, Cherry Blossom Pink Gold, and Space Gray. The pink color focuses on female customers.
Unlike many other notebooks in the Huawei family, the new MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition launches with a color-matching keyboard design housing round keys. If you still prefer the old design with subtle squarish buttons, you can choose the gray variant. The Green and Pink shades hold the charming round buttons. On the flip side, the laptop has an innovative 1.5mm key travel and a D-shell design with nearly 5,000 polka-dot air vents. It measures 14.5mm thin and weighs 1.33kg (1.32kg for the square keyboard version).
Display and Internal Specifications
The Huawei MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition has a 14.2-inch OLED panel coupled with PaperMatte technology. Interestingly, the company has set a new benchmark in laptop displays this time by using high-end specs for affordable PCs. The MateBook 14 offers a 2.8K display resolution that makes it clearly visible even in sunlight. It further supports a 120Hz refresh rate, a 3:2 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB, 100% P3 color gamut, 1.07 billion colors, and 600 nits maximum brightness.
The company has seeded the Kirin X90 in the MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition, paired with the HarmonyOS 6.1 software system. The PC has a TDP of 40W alongside a shark fin dual-fan cooling setup and a D10 large diameter heat pipe. For the battery, the new MateBook 14 uses a 70Wh cell that supports 66W reverse charging. The battery provides up to 21 hours of local 1080P video playback, 20 hours of online streaming, and 15 hours of voice conferencing.
HarmonyOS 6.1 Features and Connectivity
Speaking of HarmonyOS 6.1 features, the MateBook 14 welcomes Celia Deep Research, Celia Note-taking, Celia Band, and more. These tools help users with their daily tasks. Other features include Wi-Fi 7+ with a smart metamaterial antenna that offers stable connections. The antenna supports 1080P video playback up to 700 meters away. NearLink tech, USB-A ports, a USB-C port, an HDMI port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Bluetooth 6.0 are some other useful capabilities in the new laptop.
The Huawei MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition directly targets Apple’s recently released Neo PC. Both devices aim at students and young professionals seeking affordable yet capable laptops. Huawei’s advantage lies in its deep ecosystem integration across devices. Users can seamlessly share files and continue tasks between their Huawei phones, tablets, and the MateBook 14. This ecosystem lock-in is a key selling point.
Price and Availability
The Huawei MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition is open for pre-sale. The official sale will begin on April 28. Pricing details are as follows: 24GB + 512GB costs 6,599 yuan. The 24GB + 512GB PaperMatte version costs 7,399 yuan. The 24GB + 1TB model costs 7,599 yuan. Another 24GB + 1TB variant costs 8,399 yuan. The top-end 32GB + 1TB model costs 8,599 yuan.
The price range positions the Huawei MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition as a mid-range to upper-mid-range offering. The base model competes directly with Apple’s Neo PC on price. The higher-end configurations target users who need more memory and storage for demanding workloads. The PaperMatte display option appeals to users who prefer an anti-glare viewing experience similar to e-ink but with full-color capabilities.
Huawei continues to build out its HarmonyOS ecosystem despite ongoing U.S. sanctions. The company has focused on the Chinese market while selectively launching products in other regions. The MateBook 14 HarmonyOS Edition will likely sell primarily in China initially. International availability remains uncertain due to ongoing trade restrictions. However, the device demonstrates Huawei’s commitment to competing with Apple in the premium laptop space. The Kirin X90 processor represents Huawei’s continued investment in in-house silicon. Early reviews will determine whether this ambitious laptop delivers on its promises.
