Performance Mode is disabled by default, and requires charging during use. Enabling Turbo Mode provides an instant boost to CPU and GPU performance, which may result in louder fan noise and higher surface temperatures. It is recommended that you use Turbo Mode based on actual needs. Performance-wise, however, the Huawei MateBook D 15 (2020) doesn’t do quite so well. The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is a decent enough mobile processor for day-to-day tasks, but the Huawei MateBook D 15 (2020) will struggle to do anything too strenuous. Gaming is certainly out of the question. Battery life has taken a gentle stroll along the path to virtue compared to the previous model. The capacity may be the same at 42Wh, but the i5 model lasted for 7hrs 10mins in our battery run-down test, compared to just 5hrs 50mins for the old Ryzen 5 machine. That’s still not a great result, but a boost in performance is always welcome. The screen is a bit disappointing though, and with a contrast ratio of just 800:1 and a relatively low brightness of 250 nits, the display feels a bit anaemic and washed out. It’s a far cry from some of the bright and vibrant screens we’re used to at this price point – and nowhere near the quality of a MacBook screen. Of course, it’s not quite as nicely designed as a MacBook, but it’s certainly one of the best looking mid-range laptops we’ve seen.

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Data comes from Huawei labs, by comparing the performance of the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 (R7 5700U + 16 GB, Performance Mode) with its previous generation (R7 3700U + 16 GB). Actual data and performance may vary depending on product configurations and measurement methods. PCMark 10 Modern Office sessions, with the authentic 65 W charger and cable used, the battery level at

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The battery life of the Huawei MateBook D 15 (2020) is decent, though unexceptional. In our battery benchmark test, where we ran a looped 1080p video full screen, the MateBook D 15 lasted almost five and a half hours. If you’re looking to buy the Huawei MateBook D 15 (2020), you’re likely not too concerned about having a laptop with cutting-edge tech, but the idea that this laptop could be superseded soon may give you pause for thought.

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The Low Blue Light certification means that when Eye Comfort mode is enabled, the test item's display effects conform to a set of low-blue-light standards approved by TÜV Rheinland (color temperature adjustment effects are not included in the test). Actual blue light filtering effects may vary according to the wavelengths present. Nonetheless, the HUAWEI MateBook D 15 is not a medical device, and Eye Comfort mode is not intended for treatment purposes.Performance Mode is turned off by default due to its higher power consumption. It may cause heating and the cooling fans to generate a louder noise level. It is recommended to turn on this mode only when needed, and while MateBook illustration purposes only. Actual products may be installed with Windows 11 and the silkscreen may vary

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However, it doesn't look like it is available in the US and Australia at the time of writing. We’re following up with Huawei to get a better idea of worldwide availability. However, considering the US government’s complicated relationship with Huawei products, there may be a good chance that the Huawei MateBook D 15 (2020) will never be available there.

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MacBooks also come with the Touch Bar: a thin OLED touchscreen that runs along the top of the keyboard and shows different buttons depending on the task you’re performing and the app you’re using. The Huawei MateBook D 15 (2020) has nothing like this – which is understandable for the price – but it does have a power button with a fingerprint sensor built-in.