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Huawei MateBook X Pro (2018) Mystic Silver i5-8250U 8GB/256GB $1599 Delivered @ Microsoft eBay

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Huawei MateBook X Pro (2018) Mystic Silver i5-8250U 8GB/256GB $1599 Delivered @ Microsoft eBay
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Twocupteabag on 26/09/2019 - 07:44 ebay.com.au (2008 clicks)
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Powered for creativity. Open your day to new horizons with the Huawei MateBook X Pro. Powered with 8th Gen Intel processors and VR-ready graphics, it’s a master at multitasking. The display features a 91% screen-to-body ratio on an ultrathin bezel for top-notch views. And at just a half-inch thin, it easily goes wherever you do.

• 13.9-inch 3K LTPS touchscreen
• Intel Core i5-8250U
• 8GB memory/256GB SSD
• Up to 15 hours battery life*
• VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics

15% price drop on the microsoft store fro the Huawei Matebook X Pro. 2018 model. Some confusion around specs on the ebay listing in the details section. Other Huawei notebooks have been reduced.

MOD: This deal was originally posted with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD as per listing on Microsoft eBay. However i5 version of MateBook X Pro does not come with such configuration, and likely an error on Microsoft's end.

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  • ar7ist on 26/09/2019 - 08:01

    I'm guessing by some confusions in specs its meant:
    • 16GB memory/512GB SSD
    • i5 in Title
    vs
    • Processor: Intel Core i7-8550U 1.80 GHz up to 4.00 GHz
    • Memory: 16GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz
    • Hard Drive Size In GB: 256GB PCIe SSD

    Two different SSD size quoted. I'm not sure if this is a good deal because I am in the market for a decent notebook. I couldn't find a Matebook X Pro any where on display that's why a bit hesitant to order without having to physically feel the laptop

    • ar7ist on 26/09/2019 - 08:06

      Also if they've reduced the price to this low, I reckon waiting for Christmas deals is also not a bad idea. Or wait for a better ebay discount

    • Shibster on 26/09/2019 - 08:15

      I have the i7 model…. great machine so far…. I tested in the Microsoft Store in Sydney (which is a bit far from you)

      • ar7ist on 26/09/2019 - 08:22

        yeah its unlucky that they don't have a store in Melbourne

      • ar7ist on 26/09/2019 - 08:26
        +1

        if you dont mind sharing your feedback,
        hows the battery life?
        is the trackpad decent?
        Is it chargeable through the usb-c port?
        does it come with any Huawei bloatware?

        • leen92 on 26/09/2019 - 08:44
          +11

          Battery life: I get anywhere between 8 to 10 hours on a full charge, with average use. With heavy use probably drops down to about 6/7hrs. I keep brightness to about 50% most of the time because it has quite a bright screen anyway and I've undervolted the CPU.

          Trackpad: Very good. Glass, not plastic. Some people complain of trackpad rattle, but I if I do have one of those units with rattle it is not noticeable. Easily one of the largest trackpads I have ever used.

          Yes, chargeable through USB-C port, and as with most Huawei devices charging speed is ridiculous! I can pop this on charge, go have a shower/shave and it will have enough juice to get me through the day.

          The only pre-installed non-standard Microsoft software is Huawei's PC manager, which is a very useful tool tbh- so no, no bloatware.

          I'm trying to think of negatives, but it is a very good machine. Maybe the webcam- if you use your laptop webcam frequently, the placement is not great.

          Besides that this is a beauty: great build quality, macbook clone in terms of design, very thin (USB-A port barely fits on thickest part of machine), amazing 3k screen with barely any bezels, fingerprint sensor in power button so immediate login upon start-up (usually about 6 seconds), keyboard is amazing given how thin it is, comes with a hub with extra ports that they couldn't fit on the device itself, 2 USB-c ports (one for charging) and very responsive touch screen (only downside is screen picks up a lot of fingerprints).

          • nummenoor on 26/09/2019 - 09:36

            @leen92: I also have a the i7 and completely agree with everything leen92 said.

            The only real complain I have is about the charger.. very compact and powerful but I wish they rotated it 90 degrees relative to the plug. Quite often I had issues using the power points beside the charger due to its width.
            In other countries I think they have it the right way, but in Australia for some reason they didn't think of it

            I cannot find a picture of it, but I can take one tonight if you need.

            • Innately Incognito on 26/09/2019 - 10:49

              @nummenoor: Are you referring to the power brick that goes into the wall? I’ve not noticed this but I picked up a 4 port charger as I had an American charger as I grabbed mine fro the US. Added benefit of charging 4 devices when travelling.

              I’d say the main complaint on my end would be the thermals can cause the fans to go nuts. Usually it’s fine but I believe it’s especially noticeable when it’s on the charger.

              • leen92 on 26/09/2019 - 17:56

                @Innately Incognito: Agreed, the power brick could have been designed better.

                Undervolting may help fix the thermal issue - even with heavy use and charging my CPU temp ranges from 30-50 degrees (can't remember it ever going over 50).

        • Shibster on 27/09/2019 - 10:57

          Battery has been great, I get a whole day out of it (probably around 6 hours usage)
          track pad it fine no issues
          Yes charges from the USB-C port and has another next to it to plug another USB-C in as well.
          Single USB on the opposite corner.
          You can install the Huawei software but it wasn't on mine from default just a clean Windows 10 Install

    • leen92 on 26/09/2019 - 08:27

      I also have the i7/16GB/512GB version that i bought for over $2K. Highly recommend it. if this is the i7 version for this price then it's a steal. If it's the i5/8GB/256 version it is still good value for money imo. If anyone has any questions let me know, happy to answer :)

      • ahseng on 26/09/2019 - 08:30
        +1

        Is the SSD and RAM user upgradable by any chance? Thanks

        • leen92 on 26/09/2019 - 08:51
          +1

          haven't personally done anything like this with any of my devices so I have no idea, but a quick google search seems to show people on forums discussing changing the SSD. The consensus seems to be that the RAM is soldered onto the motherboard- so no?

          Maybe this video will help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVA1EbEaFPo

          Not the most tech-savvy person so not sure if my answers help :S

  • Trioboy on 26/09/2019 - 08:03
    -6

    Nice try China, I only allow the Americans to spy on me.

    • chrism238 on 26/09/2019 - 08:26

      The (Governments') concerns about Huawei are not really about personal devices' ability to spy on us, else there'd be proposed bans on all devices including phones and laptops. Instead, the concerns are about interconnected infrastructure, which could be used both to isolate a city's infrastructure or public utility. That said, could Huawei remotely shutdown thousands of iiNet's home routers?

      • leetec on 26/09/2019 - 08:53
        +2

        he just a troll, he has no idea what is he talking about.

    • JZL on 26/09/2019 - 10:09

      *typing in the Ecuadorian embassy, London

  • eug on 26/09/2019 - 08:26
    +2

    It would be an i5 with 8GB memory and 256GB SSD. The Matebook X Pro does not come in an i5/16GB/512GB variant. MS does not have any i7 models in stock any more.

    • Twocupteabag on 26/09/2019 - 08:27

      Looks like I'll be returning mine then.

      • eug on 26/09/2019 - 08:35

        Well.. better change the title to avoid confusing others too. :)

  • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2019 - 08:37

    Is that graphic card strong enough to play arkham Knight that recently goes free?

    • plmko on 26/09/2019 - 08:43

      'Enough' is your perspective. Can it play, yes.

    • eug on 26/09/2019 - 08:44
      +1

      It doesn't actually come with one, the listing is wrong.

      • [Deactivated] on 26/09/2019 - 09:10

        I hate listing misleading like that.

    • leen92 on 26/09/2019 - 08:54
      +2

      only i7 version comes with MX150, i5 version only has integrated graphics (intel UHD 620)

  • Ozboofhead on 26/09/2019 - 09:01
    +1

    The specs on the description are for the I7 not the I5

    Wife has the I7 and loves it especially the weight

  • tagin on 26/09/2019 - 09:10
    +5

    I have this laptop and it's the best laptop i've ever owned

  • sghetti on 26/09/2019 - 10:02
    +2

    Recently bought a MSI PS63, still going on Wireless1 EBay for around $1544 I believe. Similar size, 1.6kg, i7-8565 cpu, 8gb ram and 512gb NVMe. Has a GTX 1050ti MaxQ too which blows the MX150 out of the water.

    Ram and M.2 drives easily accessible to upgrade.

    With general use most reviews claim between 8-12 hours.

    I would highly recommend, the build quality is very good compared to usual MSI laptops, it’s discreet enough for work use too.

    • eug on 26/09/2019 - 10:19
      +2

      The main reasons why you'd get this Huawei is the low weight, excellent bright 3K touchscreen, very good trackpad, Thunderbolt port so you can connect an external GPU, and slim design.

      If you don't need any of those and don't mind a lesser screen (the PS63 maxes out at FHD and has no touch option), there definitely are better choices which give you more power for the money.

      • Kingduytan on 26/09/2019 - 10:56
        +1

        The MSI PS63 is very low weight (1.6kg for a 15.6"), very very good trackpad, very slim as well (16mm), and a new version (Prestige 15) is coming with GTX 1650 and 2 thunderbolt. The 1650 kinda removes the need to use external GPU. Also matte, good color quality screen, and the new version also have 4k version with even better color accuracy. Oh and, a proper camera up top with a hot key to shut it off completely for privacy.

        I would pick the Huawei if I absolutely must have the touch screen, otherwise yeah nothing come close to the MSI creator line if you need a thin, light, decently powerful and long battery laptop.

        • eug on 26/09/2019 - 11:18

          The MSI PS63 is very low weight (1.6kg for a 15.6"), very very good trackpad, very slim as well (16mm),

          Sure, as I said, if you don't need a slim light compact laptop (not everyone wants a 15.6" laptop with its larger footprint), there are a number of other options.

          But if you want a slim light laptop (you get a 14" screen in nearly the footprint of the Macbook Air 11.6") with a very well-regarded touchscreen, not much comes close for the price.

          The Matebook X is 1.33kg which is noticeably lighter than 1.6kg. I can definitely feel the difference between my old 1.51kg Surface Book and this 1.33kg Matebook. It will be even more noticeable with a 1.6kg laptop.

          The 1650 kinda removes the need to use external GPU.

          On a FHD screen, sure - even though it's the Max-Q model. It just means if you want to connect it to a larger screen at home, you'll still be stuck with the GTX1650 Max-Q.

          • sghetti on 26/09/2019 - 11:36

            @eug: I replaced a Surface Laptop (13.5" 1.2kg) with the MSI PS63 (15.6" 1.6kg). I carry it in my gym bag to and from the train station commuting to work. Roughly 3km round trip. I honestly don't notice any difference carrying it compared to the Surface Laptop. I was a little concerned that it would be frustrating to carry in comparison, but it's not.

            The PS63 is quite small for it's 15.6" screen, it's probably a similar size to some bulkier 14" laptops.

            Regarding the 1650 maxq. Yes, but the Prestige 15 comes with 2x thunderbolt which enables you to connect an eGPU as well.

            • eug on 26/09/2019 - 11:46

              @sghetti:

              I honestly don't notice any difference carrying it compared to the Surface Laptop.

              Sure, once again it all boils down to how people use their laptops. I don't feel the weight difference much when I carry it in my backpack as the backpack might only be 5% heavier in total, but when I carry it in my hand and walk around the office building, I do feel the difference. A 1.6kg laptop is 20% heavier than a 1.33kg laptop.

              The PS63 is quite small for it's 15.6" screen, it's probably a similar size to some bulkier 14" laptops.

              Yeah, footprints are all coming down nowadays. I personally don't need such a large screen most of the time, so I prefer a smaller-footprint laptop. It's good that there's lots of choice out there, since everyone has different requiements.

              • sghetti on 26/09/2019 - 11:58
                +1

                @eug: For sure. I guess I was targeting some of the comments where they were asking about gaming. No, the Matebook will not perform well enough to play some of the games mentioned. While moving to a laptop that in all honestly isn't that much heavier, you're going to get a portable laptop that CAN play those games mentioned.

          • Kingduytan on 26/09/2019 - 11:50

            @eug: My point was that the MSI PS63 is very light and compact for its class. If you are after a smaller screen, the MSI Prestige 14 has almost same footprint (a bit wider, and shorter due to 16:9) as Matebook and even lighter (1.29 vs 1.33). 1650 enough for handling Full HD yeah, and it does have 2 thunderbolts if you want to use external GPU.

            As I said though, I would go for Matebook X Pro if I absolute must have the touch feature, otherwise, not much else for Huawei comparing to MSI.

            Last year I bought the Matebook X Pro and return after 30 days (2k for I7 version after student discount). It's a okay-ish machine for work. The keyboard isn't as satisfying to type on compare to PS63. The CPU throttles very hard during light gaming, it even throttled during intensive work load (not using GPU). Ram can't be upgraded. Touch screen is nice and all, but after 2 weeks I realized I don't use touch feature that much, it's neat for when I wanted to point something on screen to my colleagues. Battery lasted 5h with my daily work-load (PS63 lasts 10-12h same work-load), run too hot at time, fan is noisy compare to the always cool & quiet MSI.

            So at the end of the day, touch screen is the only selling point for the Huawei laptop. $1500 for I7 version would be a more appealing price point.

            • eug on 26/09/2019 - 12:03
              +2

              @Kingduytan:

              As I said though, I would go for Matebook X Pro if I absolute must have the touch feature,

              That is one of the reasons why I went for it. Some people don't use touchscreens at all, others will never buy a laptop without one again. I'm in the latter camp.

              As I said in my first post, the touchscreen is one of the reasons you'd choose this laptop. If you don't need a touchscreen (or the other features I mentioned), there are great alternatives.

              There's a good reason why the Matebook X Pro is a generally well-regarded laptop by reviewers everywhere. But as with everything, different people have different requirements, so what suits me perfectly might not suit you at all. That's the beauty of the PC platform - you're not locked in to one manufacturer only.

              • Kingduytan on 26/09/2019 - 12:12

                @eug: Fair enough.

                With all that said, I had high hopes for the Matebook X Pro 2019 update, but it was a disappointing minor update with a big leap in price. Another thing I love about it is the 3:2 screen ratio, pretty much only Huawei and MS produce laptops with this screen ratio. With Huawei struggling in the US trade war, it's gonna be a long wait to hope for another amazing laptop from Huawei.

      • sghetti on 26/09/2019 - 11:01

        What would you suggest as a comparison? I haven't been able to find a comparable device that's 16mm thick, 82wh battery with 8-12hrs battery life with a 1050ti in it, weighing only 1.6kg.

        Yes you can get other devices with more power for around $1544 (possibly?), but I haven't found one with a similar weight and battery life specs.

        The i7 chip (10% faster) and 1050ti (87% faster) blow the Matebook out of the water. This is obviously at the expense of a much worse screen (I think 1080p on a 15" screen is more than enough. Yes the screen is no where near as bright, but I've used it in the office and on the bus and often run it at ~50% brightness at max. Thunderbolt is a disappointing omission, although I currently have no need for it.

        MSI are just rolling out the new MSI Prestige 15 which is the successor of the PS63. With up to a 4k screen (much better brightness compared to the PS63 too). 10th Gen Intel CPU and a GTX 1650. Same weight and 16mm thick. Granted it will be more expensive at launch.

        • rave75 on 26/09/2019 - 12:04

          Faster cpu & gpu= more heat, not that ideal in a thin small form factor. I had MSI GS63VR. Yeah…Nah…

          Now I just use lenovo x1 with external gpu.

          • Kingduytan on 26/09/2019 - 12:15
            +1

            @rave75: GS63VR is a very different machine though and it has the full CPU which generates a lot more heat. Me and sghetti already use the PS63 and know that it can handle the heat well enough.

          • sghetti on 26/09/2019 - 12:19

            @rave75: Ran my PS63 this morning on the bus with WoW Classic for 45 mins (not super intensive but enough to 'run in' the CPU and GPU). The laptop didn't even heat up, fans weren't going crazy either.

            The i7 is a U model processor which generally sits at 15w. The 1650 is a MaxQ which means lower wattage/voltage too. If you push the device to it's limits in Sports mode then yes it will get hot, but I've only seen this occur on my laptop when benchmarking, not real world usage where boost is on and off during tasks.

            • rave75 on 26/09/2019 - 12:48

              @sghetti: @kingduytan @sghetti, yes I am aware they have lower tdp processor. Again depending on the games and how long you play, ANY thin laptop won't be that good in terms of dissipating the heat. Not to mention if the components are constantly running at high temperature, they will not last long. Thin: for portability. Bulky for gaming. Can't have both. MSI is not really well known for its build quality either. Hopefully you've done some repaste + undervolt on it.

              • Kingduytan on 26/09/2019 - 13:30
                +1

                @rave75: The creator line build quality is surprisingly good, easily the best MSI produces. CPU and GPU stabilize around 80C after gaming whole day and I haven't experience throttling. Many so-called gaming laptops temperature aren't nearly as good, hence why I vouch for it. I dont repaste but do undervolt a bit.

                Anyway this laptop is not meant to be a gaming laptop, it's designed and targeted for professionals use. It just happens to have a very interesting CPU+GPU choice and an excellent chassis that can dissipate all the heats those 2 generate, making it amazing for casual gaming.

              • sghetti on 26/09/2019 - 13:57

                @rave75: I've personally undervolted and repasted, only seeing marginally better thermals from stock (used Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut), the stock pasting was surprisingly decent.

                I've just played WoW Classic for the past hour between 40-60 FPS and the GPU capped at 61c, CPU 60c. Chassis was a little warm but nothing too hot that I couldn't rest it on my lap if I wanted.

                • rave75 on 26/09/2019 - 15:51

                  @sghetti: 60-70c max when running is ideal. 80c is borderline bad. Did you put some thermal pads as well when you did the re-paste?

                  • sghetti on 26/09/2019 - 16:25

                    @rave75: There were decent thermal pads on the various chips around the GPU and CPU. Both have separate fan and heatsink assemblies too.

                    I ran HWInfo while playing and both maxed around 60c. Chassis still got a tad warm given it’s aluminium.

                    Notebook has MSI’s Creation Centre running and set to Balanced performance profile. Which does throttle the CPU and possibly the GPU a little bit, but it was more than enough to run WoW at 40-60 frames.

  • sauce2k on 26/09/2019 - 10:24
    +1

    lol that's a joke..there were like 3 in the stock

  • NVidia Sucks on 26/09/2019 - 14:09
    -1

    no touch screen wat a shame

    • eug on 26/09/2019 - 14:59
      +1

      It does have a touchscreen.

  • BargainHunterMYz on 26/09/2019 - 16:52

    Relisted. 1 last one remaining:
    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Huawei-MateBook-X-Pro-i5-8250U-M…

  • crytotosaurus on 26/09/2019 - 18:11

    Can anyone confirm the listing is for i7 or i5? Thanks in advance

  • WhiskeyBurn on 14/10/2019 - 10:20
    +1

    Nice find

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