Huawei MateBook 14 2023 vs Huawei MateBook 14 Comparison

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Huawei MateBook 14 2023

14 inches | May 2023

Speed 4.5

Size 8.5

Display 4.5

Gaming 2.5

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14 inches | April 2022

Speed 3

Size 8.5

Display 4.5

Gaming 1.5

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Huawei MateBook 14 2023 vs Huawei MateBook 14 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14, two laptops by Huawei. Huawei MateBook 14 2023 was introduced to market in May 2023 and Huawei MateBook 14 was launched in April 2022. There is 13 months difference between MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 so it would still give an advantage to younger MateBook 14 2023.

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MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 are members of Huawei's MateBook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Huawei MateBook Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Huawei MateBook 14 2023	May 2023	14.0"	307.5 x 223.8 x 15.9 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Huawei MateBook 16s 2022	June 2022	16.0"	351 x 254.9 x 17.8 mm	1.99 kg (4.39 lbs)
Huawei MateBook 14	April 2022	14.0"	307.5 x 223.8 x 15.9 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Huawei MateBook 14s	October 2021	14.2"	313.8 x 229.7 x 16.7 mm	1.43 kg (3.15 lbs)
Huawei MateBook 16 2021	October 2021	16.0"	351 x 254.9 x 17.8 mm	1.99 kg (4.39 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Huawei MateBook 14 2023 and Huawei MateBook 14 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Huawei MateBook 14 2023 Key Specs

Launched in May 2023
14.0" IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1340P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
307.5 x 223.8 x 15.9 mm (12.11 x 8.81 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)

Huawei MateBook 14 Key Specs

Launched in April 2022
14.0" IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB Ram
307.5 x 223.8 x 15.9 mm (12.11 x 8.81 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Huawei MateBook 14 2023 over Huawei MateBook 14

Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 92.8%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity

Reasons to choose Huawei MateBook 14 over Huawei MateBook 14 2023

Contrast Rate	1758:1 vs 1500:1	more pleasing colors
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support

Common Strengths of Huawei MateBook 14 and Huawei MateBook 14 2023

Launch Dates	May 2023 vs April 2022	Both laptops are recent models
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	LPDDR4X vs DDR4	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	v6E 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 14 and Huawei MateBook 14 2023

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 14 2023 vs Huawei MateBook 14: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Huawei MateBook 14 2023 and the Huawei MateBook 14.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Surface Area	688 cm2 (106.7 inches2)	688 cm2 (106.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~84.8%	~84.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Silver, Gray

Comparison of the Huawei MateBook 14 2023 and the Huawei MateBook 14 External Dimensions

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Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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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 14 2023 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Huawei MateBook 14 is 0.11 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
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Huawei MateBook 14 2023 vs Huawei MateBook 14: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1340P Intel Core i7 1360P	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7 AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Base Frequency	1.9 GHz	0.9-2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	12	4
Number of Threads	16	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1664	1324
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	9655	4633
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1704	1355
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10671	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 14 2023 and Huawei MateBook 14.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1340P

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS	1.41 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	4.27 Gbps	3.2 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	640
TMUs	40	40
ROPs	20	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 14 2023 has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Huawei MateBook 14 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	No

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the MateBook 14 2023 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the MateBook 14'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 14 2023	Huawei MateBook 14
CPU	Intel Core i5 1340P	Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU
Memory	16 GB	8 GB
Available for LLM total	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	! Not Practical fits in your 10.5 GB RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Huawei MateBook 14 2023|Huawei MateBook 14

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

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	56 Wh	56 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	65 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	2:00 hr	1:25 hr

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 56 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
Both laptops, the MateBook 14 2023 and the MateBook 14 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

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 14 2023 vs Huawei MateBook 14: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Huawei MateBook 14 2023 and Huawei MateBook 14 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. Both MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the MateBook 14 2023 is 584cm² / 90inch² whereas the MateBook 14's total usable screen area is 584cm² / 90inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 feature the same pixel density with 185 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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Huawei MateBook 14 2023 vs Huawei MateBook 14 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
MateBook 14 2023 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to MateBook 14 (v6).

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 14 2023 and MateBook 14 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 feature 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 14 2023 nor MateBook 14 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 feature an HDMI port. MateBook 14 2023 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while MateBook 14 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 14 2023 nor MateBook 14 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both MateBook 14 2023 and MateBook 14 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)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.1	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	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