Huawei MateBook Pro Launches with Kirin X90 Plus at $1,478

Huawei has released the MateBook Pro, a laptop that shifts away from Intel and AMD silicon in favor of its own Kirin X90 Plus processor. This launch provides a domestic option for Chinese consumers who value local supply chains and ecosystem integration over traditional Windows compatibility. The device is designed for professionals seeking a lightweight, high-performance machine for office tasks.

New laptop features Kirin X90 Plus processor and OLED display

The new MateBook Pro features a 14.2-inch OLED touchscreen with a 3:2 aspect ratio and a 120Hz refresh rate. Huawei designed this display to hit 3120×2080 resolution and reach 1000 nits of peak brightness for better visibility in bright environments. The company claims the battery lasts up to 10.2 hours during office work, which supports all-day productivity for users on the go.

Specifications

• Processor: Kirin X90 Plus
• Display: 14.2-inch 3:2 OLED Touchscreen
• Weight: 970g
• Battery: 70Wh
• Charging: 140W Fast Charging

Under the hood, the laptop uses a foam copper vapor chamber cooling system to sustain a 40W performance release from the Kirin X90 Plus chip. The foam copper vapor chamber cooling system supports the processor’s 40W performance release. The chassis weighs 970g.

Connectivity relies on three USB-C ports, though only one supports DisplayPort 1.2 video output. The system includes a 70Wh battery and supports 140W fast charging, with an additional 66W reverse charging feature for other devices. Configurations start with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, scaling up to a top-tier 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD option.

Pricing in China starts at 9999 CNY (around $1,478) for the base model and reaches 13999 CNY (around $2,069) for the highest-end variant. The laptop goes on sale in China on August 14, 2024. We have been tracking MateBook Pro closely — see our earlier coverage on Huawei MateBook Pro S debuts Kirin.

The MateBook Pro launches as a complete hardware package with defined specs, pricing, and availability. The MateBook Pro utilizes Huawei’s proprietary Kirin X90 Plus processor and foam copper cooling technology.