HUAWEI MateBook D 14 (2021) i7 16GB/512GB Space Grey £579.99 with code @ Huawei Store

For a new basic laptop you expect to pay around £450. This has a powerful I7 processor, larger SSD, double the ram and an excellent , although FHD screen. 300 nits is 50 brighter than the dullest laptop screens and is ok for indoor use.


The build quality far exceeds the plastic basic laptops and is on par to a £1000 laptop
You are getting a lot for the £150.

You are better off get this 16gb version as the ram is soldered and cannot be upgraded (like most new laptops). (edited)

fiqqer07/04/2022 13:15

For a new basic laptop you expect to pay around £450. This has a powerful …For a new basic laptop you expect to pay around £450. This has a powerful I7 processor, larger SSD, double the ram and an excellent , although FHD screen. 300 nits is 50 brighter than the dullest laptop screens and is ok for indoor use.The build quality far exceeds the plastic basic laptops and is on par to a £1000 laptopYou are getting a lot for the £150.You are better off get this 16gb version as the ram is soldered and cannot be upgraded (like most new laptops).Read lessRead more

I have to disagree. As someone who actually bought the version from last year because i was thinking the same, I can very confidently say that that laptop is actually cheaply made. I think Huawei has a long way ahead to compete with Asus and Dell alikes, maybe in a few years time. The corners are made with plastic if you very carefully look at it and it will start falling off after 4 months and Huawei customer service is disaster....

mujunk06/04/2022 23:14

Aren't these illegal?

No it was only their phones and it was only in America that banned them

london202108/04/2022 01:09

I have to disagree. As someone who actually bought the version from last …I have to disagree. As someone who actually bought the version from last year because i was thinking the same, I can very confidently say that that laptop is actually cheaply made. I think Huawei has a long way ahead to compete with Asus and Dell alikes, maybe in a few years time. The corners are made with plastic if you very carefully look at it and it will start falling off after 4 months and Huawei customer service is disaster....Read lessRead more

I agree, but for this price and specs you can’t expect a full aluminium build. This is mostly aluminium but has plastic bezels. You can get the d15 for as cheap as £300 and that has the same build. If you care more about the build, the matebook 14 (non-d) is sometimes around £500 and has a better build and aspect ratio but has an i5 (edited)

Rahul_Surapaneni08/04/2022 08:37

I agree, but for this price and specs you can’t expect a full aluminium b …I agree, but for this price and specs you can’t expect a full aluminium build. This is mostly aluminium but has plastic bezels. You can get the d15 for as cheap as £300 and that has the same build. If you care more about the build, the matebook 14 (non-d) is sometimes around £500 and has a better build and aspect ratio but has an i5Read lessRead more

I am not sure about d15 and its compatible laptops but when I was looking for a laptop, there was a zenbook on sale as well, within the same price range but didn't look as sexy as huawei, so I decided to go for huawei because people on this forum were praising it as a good value, now looking back, most people were just impressed by the specs for the price but didn't have the actual use of the laptop. From my interaction with their customer service and the way they design laptops, they are quit inexperienced in my opinion. So it might be worth going for manufacturers that have been building laptops for years. Huawei might be cheaper for the specs but if the outer area deteriorates so fast, what is the point of buying something that would give you so much headache over the years. I expect laptops last at least for three years under normal wear and tear but I don't think huawei is just not there yet. Maybe the expensive ones are better but within that price range you can also fine better specs from other brands as well.

Aren't these illegal?

titus08/04/2022 11:44

Look identical to me

They are identical. I have this exact laptop and it's phenomenal quality. Worth every penny, don't be fooled by comments like this. You won't be disappointed.

titus08/04/2022 12:16

Utter nonsense.

The build quality on Huawei laptops are exceptional for the money. I have had two examples over the years and they easily compete with the top end players and their top tier examples are easily on par with apples offering. (edited)

That webcam though.. a deal breaker (edited)

Why_not07/04/2022 21:25

Matebook?

Yep, with an Intel Core i7 8565U - they did this before, same combo but older processor and 8gb ram and actually looking at my amazon order it was the 13 inch.

I'll do some comparing but my current one is still going strong so hard to justify.

titus08/04/2022 12:16

Utter nonsense.

ok go ahead and buy this, I was just trying to help people given how awful it was for me but when i get a hostile comment to help someone so I will save my time and energy.

Phade08/04/2022 13:18

They are identical. I have this exact laptop and it's phenomenal quality. …They are identical. I have this exact laptop and it's phenomenal quality. Worth every penny, don't be fooled by comments like this. You won't be disappointed.The build quality on Huawei laptops are exceptional for the money. I have had two examples over the years and they easily compete with the top end players and their top tier examples are easily on par with apples offering.Read lessRead more

just look at their trustpilot reviews first. It speaks the volume and I wish I relied on trustpilot more than random comments here (edited)

madmaxpayne08/04/2022 17:35

Illegal as in its written down in law to not use Huawei products ? Lol

Just tell me, will CIA come knocking at my door?

Wow that looks like a lot of laptop for the money

Add a bluetooth mouse for £1.99

mujunk06/04/2022 23:14

Aren't these illegal?

You are thinking of thr Heroin Matebook, that has a Ryzen.

london202108/04/2022 12:06

I am not sure about d15 and its compatible laptops but when I was looking …I am not sure about d15 and its compatible laptops but when I was looking for a laptop, there was a zenbook on sale as well, within the same price range but didn't look as sexy as huawei, so I decided to go for huawei because people on this forum were praising it as a good value, now looking back, most people were just impressed by the specs for the price but didn't have the actual use of the laptop. From my interaction with their customer service and the way they design laptops, they are quit inexperienced in my opinion. So it might be worth going for manufacturers that have been building laptops for years. Huawei might be cheaper for the specs but if the outer area deteriorates so fast, what is the point of buying something that would give you so much headache over the years. I expect laptops last at least for three years under normal wear and tear but I don't think huawei is just not there yet. Maybe the expensive ones are better but within that price range you can also fine better specs from other brands as well.Read lessRead more

Utter nonsense.

mujunk06/04/2022 23:14

Aren't these illegal?

Eh??

mujunk08/04/2022 23:46

Just tell me, will CIA come knocking at my door?

It’s better not to but it if you’re in America but otherwise it should be fine

deleted219853609/04/2022 01:42

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Everything’s made in China, Huawei’s build quality is as good if not better than its compet (edited)

martinbristow11/04/2022 11:48

Apparently not so that's another £100 off for this model: …Apparently not so that's another £100 off for this model: https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/promo/smartoffice-cashback/Read lessRead more

Just checked the cashback offer and it ended on 29/03. If you are buying now then not eligible for the cashback offer.

taffyjock107/04/2022 01:46

You are thinking of thr Heroin Matebook, that has a Ryzen.

You could be thinking of Huawei Crackbook Pro...?

london202108/04/2022 14:10

ok go ahead and buy this, I was just trying to help people given how awful …ok go ahead and buy this, I was just trying to help people given how awful it was for me but when i get a hostile comment to help someone so I will save my time and energy.just look at their trustpilot reviews first. It speaks the volume and I wish I relied on trustpilot more than random comments hereRead lessRead more

I have bought one for a family member previously. Completely disagree with everything you have said.

Very weak saying someone's being hostile because they have a different point of view. (edited)

mujunk06/04/2022 23:14

Aren't these illegal?

Illegal as in its written down in law to not use Huawei products ? Lol

The more expensive model coming with Windows 10 is an interesting move. Good deal BTW

fileexit06/04/2022 22:41

That webcam though.. a deal breaker

Quite

It's not letting me apply coupon

mujunk06/04/2022 23:14

Aren't these illegal?

Why? For what reason?

DanielO06/04/2022 23:33

It's not letting me apply coupon

Not working for me too. Even though I've signed up now. 😔

rohitsajwan07/04/2022 00:29

Not working for me too. Even though I've signed up now. ?

It seems the coupon works for the i5 8gm model but not for the higher spec model

DanielO07/04/2022 00:44

It seems the coupon works for the i5 8gm model but not for the higher spec …It seems the coupon works for the i5 8gm model but not for the higher spec modelRead lessRead more

That's rubbish :/

Is the cashback scheme finished now?

In the picture these look like an imitation of the MacBook. In reality they look and feel completely different. The bottom part is solid and metal but the screen panel has a plastic feel to it. (edited)

Tempted. My 8gb i7 14 is great but runs hot and better with linux. Touch screen works well but fingerprint sensor didn't under Linux.

Winter9807/04/2022 19:59

Tempted. My 8gb i7 14 is great but runs hot and better with linux. Touch …Tempted. My 8gb i7 14 is great but runs hot and better with linux. Touch screen works well but fingerprint sensor didn't under Linux.Read lessRead more

Matebook?

Even without the promo code it's an ace deal!

+ 5.25% cashback on TCP and 1% on chase

These look a lot better in pictures than they are in the flesh, but it’s still a lot of laptop for the money.

Marekj07/04/2022 22:09

These look a lot better in pictures than they are in the flesh, but it’s s …These look a lot better in pictures than they are in the flesh, but it’s still a lot of laptop for the money.Read lessRead more

Look identical to me

Does anyone know what the feel of this laptop is? i had the I5 one and wasnt feeling on the hardware as a top spec laptop

paul_Bergman08/04/2022 17:27

Does anyone know what the feel of this laptop is? i had the I5 one and …Does anyone know what the feel of this laptop is? i had the I5 one and wasnt feeling on the hardware as a top spec laptopRead lessRead more

Say it again in English?

Rahul_Surapaneni09/04/2022 08:13

It’s better not to but it if you’re in America but otherwise it should be f …It’s better not to but it if you’re in America but otherwise it should be fineEverything’s made in China, Huawei’s build quality is as good if not better than its competRead lessRead more

as same as iphone clones
at your own risk

Coupon only works for me on the 8 GB model, not the 16 GB model.

Socobar07/04/2022 08:05

Is the cashback scheme finished now?In the picture these look like an …Is the cashback scheme finished now?In the picture these look like an imitation of the MacBook. In reality they look and feel completely different. The bottom part is solid and metal but the screen panel has a plastic feel to it.Read lessRead more

Apparently not so that's another £100 off for this model: consumer.huawei.com/uk/…ck/

The cashback scheme is finished according to the published dates. It's still listed as "live" on the Huawei website because we're in the redemption window now.