Huawei MateBook 16 2021 vs Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 Comparison

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Huawei MateBook 16 2021 vs Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MateBook 16 2021 and MateBook D 15 2021, two laptops by Huawei. Huawei MateBook 16 2021 was introduced to market in October 2021 and Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 was launched in January 2021. There is only 9 months difference between MateBook 16 2021 and MateBook D 15 2021 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Huawei MateBook 16 2021 and Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 Key Specs

Launched in October 2021
16.0" IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
16GB Ram
351 x 254.9 x 17.8 mm (13.82 x 10.04 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.99 kg (4.39 lbs)

Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
357.8 x 229.9 x 16.9 mm (14.09 x 9.05 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.56 kg (3.44 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MateBook 16 2021 and MateBook D 15 2021 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Huawei MateBook 16 2021 over Huawei MateBook D 15 2021

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~85.2% vs ~81.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Noise Level	42.4 dB vs 43.9 dB	Less fan noise
Contrast Rate	1500:1 vs 1495:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2520 x 1680 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
sRGB Color Space	94.9% vs 63.4%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	63.1% vs 42.3%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	65.1% vs 43.7%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Response Time	34 ms vs 42 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Speaker Loudness	86 dB vs 84.2 dB	Generates higher sound levels
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity

Reasons to choose Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 over Huawei MateBook 16 2021

Weight	1.56 kg vs 1.99 kg	0.43 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	6.2 mm vs 6.4 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
GPU FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS vs 1.108 TFLOPS	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2

Common Strengths of Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 and Huawei MateBook 16 2021

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 and Huawei MateBook 16 2021

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 vs Huawei MateBook D 15 2021: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Huawei MateBook 16 2021 and the Huawei MateBook D 15 2021.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.99 kg (4.39 lbs)	1.56 kg (3.44 lbs)
Surface Area	895 cm2 (138.8 inches2)	823 cm2 (127.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~85.2%	~81.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.4 mm	~6.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the Huawei MateBook 16 2021 and the Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 External Dimensions

Weight

MateBook 16 2021 weighs 1.99 kg (4.39 lbs), whereas the MateBook D 15 2021 weighs 1.56 kg (3.44 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 1.99 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 1.56 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Thickness Comparison

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 17.80 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 16.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Huawei MateBook 16 2021 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 vs Huawei MateBook D 15 2021: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H	Intel Core i5 1135G7 AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	6	4
Number of Threads	12	8
L3 Cache	16 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1426	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6579	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1371	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9758	5087

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Huawei MateBook 16 2021 and Huawei MateBook D 15 2021.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX Vega 7	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1800 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	448	640
TMUs	28	40
ROPs	8	20

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Huawei MateBook 16 2021 has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS whereas the Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the MateBook 16 2021 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the MateBook D 15 2021's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Huawei MateBook 16 (2021)	Huawei MateBook D 15 2021
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	84 Wh	42 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	135 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	2:30 hr	2:00 hr
AC Adapter Weight	482 gramm	200 gramm

Moreover, the MateBook 16 2021 boasts a larger battery capacity of 84 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the MateBook D 15 2021's42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 84 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 42 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the MateBook 16 2021 and the MateBook D 15 2021 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 vs Huawei MateBook D 15 2021: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Huawei MateBook 16 2021 and Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. MateBook 16 2021 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, MateBook D 15 2021 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the MateBook 16 2021 is 762cm² / 118inch² whereas the MateBook D 15 2021's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the MateBook 16 2021 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both MateBook 16 2021 and MateBook D 15 2021 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Furthermore, the MateBook 16 2021 boasts a faster response time of 34.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
Both MateBook 16 2021 and MateBook D 15 2021 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 300 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Huawei MateBook 16 2021 vs Huawei MateBook D 15 2021 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both MateBook 16 2021 and MateBook D 15 2021 have USB-A ports. MateBook 16 2021 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while MateBook D 15 2021 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both MateBook 16 2021 and MateBook D 15 2021 have USB Type-C ports. MateBook 16 2021 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while MateBook D 15 2021 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither MateBook 16 2021 nor MateBook D 15 2021 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both MateBook 16 2021 and MateBook D 15 2021 feature an HDMI port. MateBook 16 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while MateBook D 15 2021 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither MateBook 16 2021 nor MateBook D 15 2021 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both MateBook 16 2021 and MateBook D 15 2021 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No