Honor MagicBook 14 Review Notes

Introduction

• Brief joke about talking to a laptop.
• Overview of key factors people consider in a new laptop:
  • Nice design
  • Solid build quality
  • Good price
  • Great performance
• Sponsored by Honor, review will cover likes and potential improvements.

Design

• Craftsmanship:
  • Made from aircraft-grade aluminum.
  • Sleek, lightweight, and robust design suitable for various environments (office, coffee shops, student bags).
• Features:
  • Onatech branding on the top.
  • Underneath:
    • Two parallel fans with over 100 S-shaped blades for heat dissipation.
    • Speakers (suggestion for better positioning).
  • Ports:
    • 2 USB Type-C, headphone jack on one side.
    • USB Type-A and HDMI on the other.
  • Suggestion for an SD card slot and Type-C ports on both sides for convenience.

Display

• Screen Specs:
  • 14-inch 2.1K full view display (2160 x 1440 resolution).
  • 100% sRGB wide color gamut.
  • 88% screen-to-body ratio.
  • Low blue light and flicker-free certifications for eye comfort.
• Aspect Ratio:
  • 3:2 ratio benefits multitasking and creative tasks but may result in black bars for movies/gaming.
• Brightness:
  • 300 nits adequate indoors, struggles in direct sunlight.

Performance

• Hardware:
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics.
  • Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 for decent gaming performance.
  • 12th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with performance mode for intensive tasks.
• Battery Life:
  • 75Wh battery lasts 7-8 hours for general use but shorter for gaming/video editing.
  • 135W fast charger provides over 3 hours of use in 15 minutes, full charge in under 1.5 hours.
• Charging Compatibility:
  • Can use the same charger as Honor smartphones.

Input Devices

• Keyboard:
  • 1.5mm travel, minimal flex, comfortable to use.
  • Adjustable backlighting.
• Touchpad:
  • Responsive and solid feel.
• Fingerprint scanner:
  • Fast and accurate.
• Honor Magic Link feature:
  • Enables wireless file transfers and multi-screen collaboration with Honor smartphones.

Areas for Improvement

• No Thunderbolt 4 ports.
• Maximum 16GB of RAM; a 32GB option would be beneficial for intensive tasks.
• Pricing:
  • Approximately €1000, not a budget laptop but competitively priced against premium models.

Conclusion

• Honor MagicBook 14 is a compelling all-round machine.
• Good balance of power, lightweight design, and stylish appearance.
• Encouragement for viewers to ask questions in comments and engage through social media.