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Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 and the Apple MacBook Pro are some of the most powerful machines in recent times. The market of premium computers has been diversifying and increasing since the introduction of the powerful 12th gen Intel processors. Since their release in early 2022, laptops have stepped up their game as more powerful machines have emerged. Hence, the gulf between the performances of PC and laptops has been narrowing gradually.
Now that the 13th gen processors are out, too, only the sky is the limit for these devices. This article will compare the two devices- the Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 and the Apple MacBook Pro 2023.
Comparing the Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 and the Apple MacBook Pro 2023
Body dimensions and weight
As mentioned above, both laptops are similar in their physical features. The Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 has a 1.78 x 2.55 x 3.51 cm dimension, whereas the Apple MacBook Pro is a compact 1.68 x 24.81 x 35.57cm dimension.
According to the Huawei official website, the laptop weighs a mere 1.99 kilograms. On the other hand, the Apple product weighs 2.15 kilograms, a bit higher than its competitor.
Memory and Processor
The laptop from Huawei has a potent 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900H processor, which has 14 cores (6 P-cores and 8 E-cores) with 20 threads. It has a max turbo frequency of 5.4 GHz with a 24 MB cache memory. Moreover, the laptop is endowed with 32 GB DDR5 dual-channel RAM. Keep in mind that lower laptop variants are also available, with i5-13500H and i7-13700H processors and 16 GB DDR5 RAM.
However, the Apple MacBook Pro 2023 does not lag as it comes with an Apple M2 Max chip with 12 cores (8 P-cores and 4 E-cores). Moreover, it has a unified memory of 32 GB RAM, upgradable up to 96 GB.
GPU and Display
Before comparing their GPUs, it is to be noted that these laptops are not meant for gaming purposes. Hence, they will not be equipped with high-end GPUs of NVIDIA or AMD. The Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 is fitted with Intel® Iris® Xᵉ Graphics, whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 2023 has a 38-core GPU.
However, the display of these laptops is nothing short of mesmerizing. The Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 has a 16-inch 2.5K, 2520 × 1680, 189 PPI display with an aspect ratio of 3:2. It also flaunts 100% sRGB coverage with 400 nits brightness on an IPS display. Huawei's display's most significant selling point is its 10-point multi-touch sensitive screen with finger gesture screenshot features.
Meanwhile, the Apple MacBook Pro 2023 wins this battle as it has a 16.2-inch, 3456 x 2234, almost close to a 4K display. Moreover, it also has a 254 PPI Liquid Retina XDR Display, which is better than the Huawei model. However, it does not possess any touch-screen features.
Storage and Battery
The storage allotted to the Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 and the Apple MacBook Pro 2023 are identical. Both these machines hold a 1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD with further upgradability options.
The Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 has an 84 Whr Lithium Polymer battery and a 135W USB-C power adaptor. On the other hand, the Apple MacBook Pro 2023 has a 100 Whr Lithium Polymer battery with a 140W USB-C power adaptor.
Ports and Connectivity
As mentioned above, both laptops offer many ports and connectivity options. You will find support for both charging and display with the Thunderbolt ports provided by the laptops. Moreover, USB 3.2 and USB 4.0 do the job effectively for both of them.
The detailed list of all the ports and connectivities is given below:
Prices compared
The most significant aspect of buying any premium machine is that these laptops do not come cheap. Hence, you will have to spend considerable money to get these machines, especially the Apple MacBook Pro 2023.
The Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 starts at $1979, whereas the Apple MacBook Pro 2023 starts at $3,499, which might even bump up to $6,499 in its maxed state (maxed state means all the RAM and the system storage are upgraded to their maximum, which is 96 GB and 8 TB, respectively.)
However, considering their price points, the Huawei MateBook 16s 2023 seems to be an excellent option for both productivity and workflow. Although the Apple MacBook Pro 2023 has a way better display than its Huawei counterpart, the MateBook 16s does the job perfectly at a considerably low price. Sure, the Apple MacBook Pro has its benefits and has magnificent upgradability to its resources. However, the MateBook 16s does not lag much behind at a meager price compared to the Apple machine.
