Anyone any advice between these two laptops?

McMurphy · 03-05-2020 04:33PM #1

So, I feel like my nearly ten year old Asus laptop needs to finally be upgraded.

I have narrowed my search down to two different machines, a Huawei and another Asus.

It will be used mainly for browsing, some Adobe, light office work such as word, excel etc.

Anyone any suggestions or input based on these two devices,?

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/asus-e406ma-14-laptop-intel-pentium-128-gb-emmc-grey-10204316-pdt.html

Huawei MateBook D 15 2020 - 15.6 Inch Laptop with FullView 1080P FHD Ultrabook PC (AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home, Multi-screen Collaboration, Fingerprint Reader), Space Grey https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083WXVJ13/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_arUREb18SJTV0

Thanks.

03-05-2020 04:59PM

thas asus has only 4gb ram and it's soldered in so not upgradable so I'd skip it as you really want 8gb these days and into the future

the Huawei is all-metal more premium build

but I'd go for this laptop also made by Huawei (just a sub-brand). it's the same price

all-metal also and same cpu, ssd, ram but neater and has better battery life (bigger battery) than the matebook d 15.

use addresspal or similar to get deilvery to Ireland from Uk.

https://www.box.co.uk/products/keywords/magicbook/ex/true

Review of the magicbook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD4b0mxue0E

McMurphy · 03-05-2020 06:07PM

Cheers Glasso, I had actually a pm typed out to you yesterday asking for some advice on this very subject, (as incould tell this is something you seem to know a lot about) but then chickened out at the end as I didn't want to burden you with an uninvited task

Will be having a look online later - but if you think that will do the job I'd be happy enough with your recommendation.

As I said, it will never be under too much stress in this office, bit of excel, word, browsing etc, not even sure if what I'm picking out is overkill tbh.

03-05-2020 06:52PM

I think that it's better if people post as opposed to pms.

I think that is a very nice laptop and is very well built, also portable and with fast charging.

should last a good few years.

for the quality offered it is very good value imo

a lot of people just look at specs but build-quality should also be high up on the list.

another factor is the thermal / cooling / fans design on that laptop. That, coupled with dual-channel ram means the max can be obtained out of that 3500u cpu - factors that are not apparent from just looking at the headline specs.

Calahonda52 · 07-05-2020 01:55PM

Glasso,
does the laptop in the link above have WiFi?
Its not stated?
Thanks as always

07-05-2020 02:07PM

Calahonda52 wrote: »

Glasso,
does the laptop in the link above have WiFi?
Its not stated?
Thanks as always

yes it does.

all laptops released in the last 15 years have wifi but if you're not confident on the subject no harm in asking.

Brock Turnpike · 15-05-2020 09:54PM

glasso wrote: »

I think that it's better if people post as opposed to pms.

I think that is a very nice laptop and is very well built, also portable and with fast charging.

should last a good few years.

for the quality offered it is very good value imo

a lot of people just look at specs but build-quality should also be high up on the list.

another factor is the thermal / cooling / fans design on that laptop. That, coupled with dual-channel ram means the max can be obtained out of that 3500u cpu - factors that are not apparent from just looking at the headline specs.

Glasso, would you recommend that laptop for the following:

Coding (Python)
Podcasting (recording/editing)
Video editing (to a lesser extent than the above two)

I dithered over that Lenovo offer that was going around for the new IdeaPad 5 with Ryzen processor, and I'm kicking myself now. Even had it in my basket for €555.

17-05-2020 02:24AM

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Glasso, would you recommend that laptop for the following:

Coding (Python)
Podcasting (recording/editing)
Video editing (to a lesser extent than the above two)

I dithered over that Lenovo offer that was going around for the new IdeaPad 5 with Ryzen processor, and I'm kicking myself now. Even had it in my basket for €555.

will handle that no problem

it's a lot nicer build than the lenovo 5 and the newer amd cpu is mainly just bragging rights more than anything most people will never actually use to 100% regularly really.

it's a great little laptop universally well reviewed

Brock Turnpike · 17-05-2020 09:57AM

glasso wrote: »

will handle that no problem

it's a lot nicer build than the lenovo 5 and the newer amd cpu is mainly just bragging rights more than anything most people will never actually use to 100% regularly really.

it's a great little laptop universally well reviewed

Cheers. One other question. Can the 8Gb RAM be upgraded to 16gb if needed?

Craigels · 17-05-2020 12:39PM

Where can I view this with the intel processor?

17-05-2020 12:51PM

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Cheers. One other question. Can the 8Gb RAM be upgraded to 16gb if needed?

no, it's soldered like a lot of laptops these days

tbh unless you are doing a lot of video editing at 4k (1080p fine) this laptop will be fine

17-05-2020 12:51PM

Craigels wrote: »

Where can I view this with the intel processor?

seems to be only really available with the ryzen 5

it's a good cpu and runs well in this laptop

and has better graphics capability

sibersha · 17-05-2020 01:12PM

I'm looking for something in similar price range (maybe a bit cheaper), seen the below recently which looks like good value but not sure about build quality and one month delivery wait.

https://www.laptopsdirect.ie/asus-ryzen-5-3500u-8gb-512gb-ssd-14-inch-fhd-windows-10-laptop-a412da-ek609t/version.asp

Any thoughts?

amdaley28 · 17-05-2020 01:30PM

Hello Everyone.

Could someone offer an opinion on this Lenovo machine which I saw while looking at the Honor Magicbook.
https://www.box.co.uk/81V5001AUK-Lenovo-V155-15API_2808677.html#DetailTop

Stay safe.
Thanks.
Tony.

17-05-2020 01:31PM

sibersha wrote: »

I'm looking for something in similar price range (maybe a bit cheaper), seen the below recently which looks like good value but not sure about build quality and one month delivery wait.

https://www.laptopsdirect.ie/asus-ryzen-5-3500u-8gb-512gb-ssd-14-inch-fhd-windows-10-laptop-a412da-ek609t/version.asp

Any thoughts?

plastic vs metal

non ips screen

cpu won't run as well as in the honor (thermals)

battery not as big as honor

Brock Turnpike · 17-05-2020 02:30PM

glasso wrote: »

no, it's soldered like a lot of laptops these days

tbh unless you are doing a lot of video editing at 4k (1080p fine) this laptop will be fine

Thanks. And one final question. I can get the below spec'd laptop from Lenovo for €575 (which is €40 cheaper than the Honor). How do the two compare? Am I wrong to lean towards the Lenovo because it has 16GB over the 8GB of the Honor?

Configuration Details
Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 3700U Processor (2.30GHz, Max Boost up to 4.0GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache )
Operating System : Windows 10 Home 64
Preload Language : Windows 10 Home 64 English
Microsoft Office : Microsoft Office Trial
Color : Platinum Grey
Selectable Memory : 16GB DDR4 2400MHz SoDIMM
Total Memory : 16GB DDR4 2400MHz Onboard
Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, 2.5", TLC
Optical Device : Dummy ODD Platinum Grey
Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), TN, 220nits, Anti-glare, No touch
Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
Keyboard : Keyboard Grey English (UK)
Camera : 720p HD Camera with Single Microphone
Surface Treatment : IMR
Palmrest : PC/ABS
Battery : 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 36Wh
Power Adapter : 65W Wall Mount AC Adapter (2pin)-UK
WiFi Wireless LAN Adapters : Wireless 1x1 AC, Bluetooth Version 4.1 or above
Language Pack : Publication-English
Warranty : 1 Year Depot or Carry-in

Craigels · 17-05-2020 06:05PM

Ordered the magicbook from box UK

17-05-2020 11:50PM

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Thanks. And one final question. I can get the below spec'd laptop from Lenovo for €575 (which is €40 cheaper than the Honor). How do the two compare? Am I wrong to lean towards the Lenovo because it has 16GB over the 8GB of the Honor?

Configuration Details
Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 3700U Processor (2.30GHz, Max Boost up to 4.0GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache )
Operating System : Windows 10 Home 64
Preload Language : Windows 10 Home 64 English
Microsoft Office : Microsoft Office Trial
Color : Platinum Grey
Selectable Memory : 16GB DDR4 2400MHz SoDIMM
Total Memory : 16GB DDR4 2400MHz Onboard
Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, 2.5", TLC
Optical Device : Dummy ODD Platinum Grey
Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), TN, 220nits, Anti-glare, No touch
Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
Keyboard : Keyboard Grey English (UK)
Camera : 720p HD Camera with Single Microphone
Surface Treatment : IMR
Palmrest : PC/ABS
Battery : 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 36Wh
Power Adapter : 65W Wall Mount AC Adapter (2pin)-UK
WiFi Wireless LAN Adapters : Wireless 1x1 AC, Bluetooth Version 4.1 or above
Language Pack : Publication-English
Warranty : 1 Year Depot or Carry-in

only if you need 16gb - do you?
nothing in it the the cpu
the build quality of the magicbook is excellent - all-metal chassis.
220 nits is not very bright - will appear dark.
it's not ips
battery is very small.

don't do it

amdaley28 · 18-05-2020 08:05PM

amdaley28 wrote: »

Hello Everyone.

Could someone offer an opinion on this Lenovo machine which I saw while looking at the Honor Magicbook.
https://www.box.co.uk/81V5001AUK-Lenovo-V155-15API_2808677.html#DetailTop

Stay safe.
Thanks.
Tony.

Anyone please ?

Thank you.

18-05-2020 10:21PM

amdaley28 wrote: »

Anyone please ?

Thank you.

inferior build quality (plastic vs metal chassis), screen (non-ips) and battery life. has a bigger ssd yes.

same cpu but it runs better in the honor due to better thermal design

honor magicbook 14 / matebook d 14 easily worth the extra £40 or £50

amdaley28 · 18-05-2020 10:40PM

glasso wrote: »

inferior build quality (plastic vs metal chassis), screen (non-ips) and battery life. has a bigger ssd yes.

same cpu but it runs better in the honor due to better thermal design

honor magicbook 14 / matebook d 14 easily worth the extra £40 or £50

Thanks glasso.
Its appreciated.

McMurphy · 19-05-2020 05:34PM

glasso wrote: »

thas asus has only 4gb ram and it's soldered in so not upgradable so I'd skip it as you really want 8gb these days and into the future

the Huawei is all-metal more premium build

but I'd go for this laptop also made by Huawei (just a sub-brand). it's the same price

all-metal also and same cpu, ssd, ram but neater and has better battery life (bigger battery) than the matebook d 15.

use addresspal or similar to get deilvery to Ireland from Uk.

https://www.box.co.uk/products/keywords/magicbook/ex/true

Review of the magicbook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD4b0mxue0E

Am about to pull the pin on it, just hanging on for a pm ref one of the Lenovos from the other thread (someone ordered a metal palm rest and also ordered a standard so might be one going for cost) if that falls through, I'll get this one.

Just letting you know Argos UK are the same price as these lads but with 3.95 delivery, just wondering if there's any benefit to ordering from box v Argos?

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7449310

Brock Turnpike · 19-05-2020 06:32PM

McMurphy wrote: »

Am about to pull the pin on it, just hanging on for a pm ref one of the Lenovos from the other thread (someone ordered a metal palm rest and also ordered a standard so might be one going for cost) if that falls through, I'll get this one.

Just letting you know Argos UK are the same price as these lads but with 3.95 delivery, just wondering if there's any benefit to ordering from box v Argos?

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7449310

I managed to get the Huawei Matebook 14 (same laptop) from Amazon with free shipping through Prime.

19-05-2020 09:15PM

yes matebook d currently £540 (+ a bit more Irish VAT at checkout = £553)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Huawei-MateBook-2020-Multi-Screen-Collaboration/dp/B083T5HFPX/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=matebook%2Bd14&qid=1589919175&sr=8-4&th=1

as Amazon's service is usually so good could be worth going for that.

Justin10 · 19-05-2020 09:18PM

Honor having a sale tomorrow I think, laptop for 549, with a free backpack and 2nd generation smart watch.

They also have money off vouchers and free delivery to the UK.

McMurphy · 19-05-2020 09:37PM

Rochey18 wrote: »

Honor having a sale tomorrow I think, laptop for 549, with a free backpack and 2nd generation smart watch.

They also have money off vouchers and free delivery to the UK.

What site?

ClaptonBay · 19-05-2020 09:46PM

It's on the honor website itself..seems they are launching a UK site from what I gather. You can spin a wheel to win a coupon which you can use then. I got a £15 one so will use it. Might try to shift the watch as have a Garmin already.

20-05-2020 12:17AM

ClaptonBay wrote: »

It's on the honor website itself..seems they are launching a UK site from what I gather. You can spin a wheel to win a coupon which you can use then. I got a £15 one so will use it. Might try to shift the watch as have a Garmin already.

link to the honor website itself uk ordering part?

edit - found it

https://www.hihonor.com/unitedkingdom/product/honor-magicbook-14#18244166142598

ClaptonBay · 20-05-2020 09:35AM

glasso wrote: »

link to the honor website itself uk ordering part?

edit - found it

https://www.hihonor.com/unitedkingdom/product/honor-magicbook-14#18244166142598

Sorry was on the mobile. Seems a good offer.

amdaley28 · 20-05-2020 10:25AM

ClaptonBay wrote: »

It's on the honor website itself..seems they are launching a UK site from what I gather. You can spin a wheel to win a coupon which you can use then. I got a £15 one so will use it. Might try to shift the watch as have a Garmin already.

You can have 3 spins but you won't get more than a £15 voucher.

ClaptonBay · 20-05-2020 11:27AM

amdaley28 wrote: »

You can have 3 spins but you won't get more than a £15 voucher.

Yeah got the 5,10,15..doubt you can stack them though and use in one go?

Anyone any advice between these two laptops?

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