It so happened that HONOR, which made excellent phones, now can not only use the normal full-fledged Android, but has lost the ability to install its own Kirin processors into its devices. This is a big loss for the smartphone manufacturer. That's just how laptop manufacturer HONOR, on the contrary, is starting to gain momentum. There are no problems with components and software, so this type of device should be good. Moreover, HONOR, as a young manufacturer, must take its place in the market. So let's figure out if this is a good device and whether it is worth using it or is it better to look for something from other manufacturers.
How many do not say that smartphones and tablets have replaced the computer, but this is not the case.
How much does a HONOR laptop cost
As is usual in the industry, the new HONOR laptop comes in several versions. Outwardly, they mainly differ in different screen sizes. The version of the laptop with a 14-inch screen costs 44,990 rubles. The version with a 15-inch screen costs 49,990 rubles. And the version of HONOR MagicBook Pro with a 16.1-inch screen costs from 59,990 rubles. Interestingly, the two younger versions can be customized and installed in them with more efficient processors and more memory. In this case, the surcharge will be very small. To get 512 GB instead of 256 GB, you need to pay only from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles.
I got the top version of the HONOR MagicBook Pro. It immediately has 512 GB of internal memory, but the processor can be selected depending on your needs. If you want to get the most, the price will jump to 69,990 rubles, but this will be the top-end HONOR MagicBook Pro. If the basic version of the firmware is enough for you, then it will cost you 59,990 rubles.
HONOR MagicBook Pro Review
As usual, getting a new gadget out of the box is a separate pleasure. Most of all at this moment I want the feeling of pleasant expectation not to be replaced by disappointment from a bad product. In the case of the HONOR MagicBook Pro, this did not happen. It pleasantly cools your hand with its aluminum body and overall feels fairly solid.
You just need to understand that it is big. And although it uses useful space very efficiently (the screen occupies 90% of the lid area), it is still large. If you are accustomed to using 13-inch and smaller models, this should be borne in mind. The laptop is 16.9mm thick.
Despite its large size, the laptop weighs not so much – 1,700 grams. For myself, I noted how well his legs are made. It doesn't have the classic four legs, instead there are two rubber strips running along the bottom and top of the case. They are the mainstays of the computer. At some moments, when there is a lot of papers on the table or the table is not very level, this can lead to the fact that it will swing.
But on a flat table, everything is fine, and due to the larger area of the support points, the laptop slides much less on the table. Plus, the MagicBook Pro can be easily lifted off the table with one hand. Aluminum is too slippery for that, and the extra surface to hook onto helps a lot.
There are three USBs on the case on both sides.
Otherwise, this is an almost classic laptop that has everything you need. On the right side of the case are 2 USB ports and a headphone jack. On the left is one USB, one HDMI and a USB Type-C connector, through which the laptop is charged.
Charging via USB Type-C.
The body color can be called a monochrome chameleon. It was this comparison that came to my mind, since when viewed at an angle, the body does not begin to give off any shades, but it becomes darker. When viewed from a different angle, the color becomes lighter. It looks interesting, as does the company's logo flirtatiously shifted to the side.
The logo shifted to the side looks quite fresh.
HONOR MagicBook Pro Specifications
I want to say right away that this laptop is not for games, so you should not count on it, but you can still play something on it. Just don't rely on high frame rates in this case.
The basic version of the “firmware” runs under the control of the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H processor and the Radeon Vega 8 Graphics video processor. If you pay an additional 10,000 rubles to the price of the basic version, then for 69,990 rubles you can get an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H processor. As a bonus, you will upgrade your RAM from 8GB to 16GB. Large values are not provided.
A good processor is the key to the success (or vice versa) of a laptop.
The built-in memory is available only one volume – 512 GB. Naturally, this is an SSD, and the price does not look so daunting. Especially against the background of some other laptops. Again, this is an advantage for companies trying to actively promote new products, rather than chasing short-term benefits.
The screen resolution is 1920 by 1080 pixels, and their density at this diagonal (16.1 inches) is 137 dpi. IPS was chosen as a matrix – everything is logical and without surprises. The screen has eye protection function and covers 100% of the sRGB space.
In order to fight overheating, 6 temperature sensors are installed inside the laptop. They all work in tandem with two heat pipes and two fans, the blades of which are made in the form of shark fins. The manufacturer claims that this turns out to be a 20% increase in air flow through the interior of the laptop.
The screen looks very good, but the matte finish is not for everybody. Gloss is closer to me.
Of course, if you strain the laptop so that the cooling system works at maximum, the battery life will be reduced. If you use it normally, the battery should last for 12 hours. I couldn't do that. Even when working with text editors, it lasted for a maximum of 9-10 hours at a low backlight level. But it charges really fast. For this, a 65 W power adapter is provided. There are even specific figures that after 30 minutes of charging it will be possible to watch offline videos for 6 hours. In general, it is similar.
Why HONOR MagicPad Pro is good
There are several distinctive features in this laptop that other manufacturers do not have, except for Huawei – you yourself understand why.
For example, I really like the camera hidden in the keyboard. Even if the picture is not the most beautiful from this angle, it does not occupy the useful area of the screen and does not thicken the lid. And it’s also much more secure and you don’t need to glue anything.
The camera is hidden in a fake button.
The laptop implements a function called HONOR Magic-link 2.0. Thanks to it, you can literally transfer a huge amount of data with one touch. To do this, you need to attach a supported smartphone HONOR or Huawei and you will get quick access to your computer. The data transfer rate will be approximately 30 Mbps. This is enough to take off several hundred photos from your smartphone in just a minute. Of course, in the work of this function there is still something to finish, but in general it works well, if you do not find fault.
There is also a fingerprint scanner.
Otherwise, this is an ordinary laptop, with a built-in fingerprint scanner, a large (though not the largest) trackpad with excellent sensitivity and good Dolby Atmos sound.
In the end, I only want to find fault with the laptop lid. However, the nitpicking will refer more generally to modern laptops. Why can't you make it open with one hand and you don't have to hold the body so that it doesn't jump after the lid? There are exceptions, but the overall picture is rather sad. It's so simple … Well, come on, this is a digression. Although, as you understand, the HONOR MagicBook Pro also has this problem. How do you feel about this?