The launch of the Honor Laptop 14 Ryzen version has received good reviews and sales in the market.The Honor Laptop 14 Intel version, equipped with a 10th generation Intel Core processor, was also released in December 2019.
In addition to continuing the advantages of the Honor Laptop 14 Ryzen version, such as lightweight design, long battery life, and multi-screen collaboration, the addition of the MX250 discrete graphics card and the option for 16GB memory configuration is expected to attract many consumers who have been hesitant before.
As a high-performance lightweight laptop focused on work rather than entertainment, the Honor Laptop 14 meets my daily usage needs in terms of performance, functionality, and aesthetics as a working professional.So let’s test the actual performance of this laptop.
Performance
The performance of the upgraded Honor Laptop 14 should be a concern for many users.My Honor Laptop 14 is configured with an i5-10210U CPU, 16GB memory, GeForce MX250 discrete graphics card, and 512GB solid-state drive. Let’s analyze its performance.
Intel’s 10th generation Core mobile processors come in two versions, codenamed CometLake and IceLake.Most of the first batch of lightweight laptops are equipped with the CometLake mobile processor.The CometLake mobile processor still uses a 14nm process but has improved turbo frequency and memory frequency support.
The i5-10210U belongs to CometLake, with a maximum single-core frequency of 4.2GHz and a maximum all-core frequency of 3.9GHz, higher than the i5-8265U’s 3.9GHz/3.7GHz.Let’s test it using several benchmarking software and compare it with another laptop equipped with the i5-8265U to see the performance of the i5-10210U.
First, using chess benchmarking, the results are as follows:The single-thread score of the i5-10210U is 3116, and the multi-thread score is 13282;the single-thread score of the i5-8265U is 2657, and the multi-thread score is 11050.
Finally, using Cinebench R20 for benchmarking.The results are as follows:The single-thread score of the i5-10210U is 424, and the multi-thread score is 1498;the single-thread score of the i5-8265U is 339, and the multi-thread score is 1095.
From the test results, compared to laptops equipped with the i5-8265U, the Honor Laptop 14 with the i5-10210U shows a performance lead of about 15-20%.However, the memory capacity of the two machines is not consistent, and other configurations also differ. Moreover, the i5-8265U laptop has been used for a long time, with a heavier system load, and its cooling capability may have decreased, which could affect the test results.
Excluding other factors, the i5-10210U has a certain improvement over the i5-8265U, but the difference is not very significant.
Currently, many utility software are memory hogs, and users have higher demands for memory capacity.My Honor Laptop 14 is equipped with 16GB of dual-channel memory, which can handle large software without any pressure.
It is slightly regrettable that only the i5 version can choose 16GB of memory, while the i7 version only has 8GB of memory available.Using AIDA64 memory test, the read speed is 33233MB/s, write speed is 34761MB/s, and latency is 98.0ns.Both read and write speeds exceed 30000MB/s, showing the obvious advantages of dual-channel memory.
The Honor Laptop 14 is equipped with a full-blooded version of the GeForce MX250 discrete graphics card with a TDP of 25W.So, under the support of the i5-10210U and 16GB memory, how does the laptop perform in graphics performance? Let’s run 3DMark 11 for benchmarking.Choosing Performance mode for testing, the final score is 4947, which is quite good.
The MX250, as an entry-level graphics card commonly found in lightweight laptops, may struggle with large games, but it can handle mainstream online games.Next, let’s actually play a few mainstream online games to see the gaming performance of the Honor Laptop 14.
First is League of Legends, which does not have high hardware requirements. The game graphics are set to “Very High”.When there are fewer players on the screen, the frame rate is maintained at around 140FPS.During the final battle when the maximum number of players is reached, the frame rate can still be maintained above 100FPS.Playing this game smoothly at the highest quality is effortless.
Next, let’s try Warframe, a sci-fi FPS online game that I previously played on PS4, with the graphics set to “High”.In indoor scenes, the frame rate is maintained at 55-60FPS, while in complex outdoor scenes, the frame rate drops to around 40FPS.If the requirements are not too high, this frame rate performance will not significantly affect the gaming experience.
If you want to achieve better frame rates, you can only sacrifice some graphics quality.
Finally, let’s play the classic racing game version—Need for Speed OL, with the graphics set to “High”.If the game scene is sunny, the frame rate is maintained at 58-60FPS; if it is a rainy scene, the frame rate will drop to 50-55FPS.At “Highest” quality, the frame rate will drop below 40FPS, which will affect game fluency.
For large AAA single-player games, the performance of the MX250 can only run the games with lowered graphics quality.However, for mainstream online games, the MX250 can handle them without much pressure.Therefore, as a lightweight laptop, the Honor Laptop 14’s gaming performance is also quite good.Do not confuse its positioning with gaming laptops; lightweight laptops should focus on work and light entertainment.
The Honor Laptop 14 is equipped with a 512GB solid-state drive, identified as WDC PC SN730 from Western Digital through CrystalDiskInfo.
Using CrystalDiskMark to test the read and write performance of the hard drive, the results are shown in the following image.As an NVMe protocol solid-state drive, its performance is quite good.
Finally, let’s run a benchmark with Lu Master to see the overall performance of this laptop.The score from Lu Master is 247422, which is quite high for a lightweight laptop.
The Honor Laptop 14 adopts mainstream configurations, equipped with the 10th generation i5-10210U and 16GB of large memory, making it fully capable for daily office use.It can also handle some mainstream online games with ease, and its performance is commendable.I mainly use the laptop for office work and occasionally play games.The Honor Laptop 14 can ensure smooth office work while also allowing for light entertainment, making it a good choice for working professionals.
Experience
Through the above testing phase, we have a good understanding of the performance of the Honor Laptop 14. Now let’s start the actual experience with this laptop.
As a lightweight laptop, ensuring sufficient performance while creating an ultimate lightweight experience is a goal pursued by many laptop manufacturers.The Honor Laptop 14 features a 14-inch screen, but due to its three-sided narrow bezel design and excellent hardware architecture, the overall dimensions are only 322.5*214.8mm, with the thinnest part being just 15.9mm.
The weight of the laptop is also controlled very well; at 1.38kg, it is quite excellent among 14-inch laptops of the same type.The lightweight body naturally provides better portability, and putting the Honor Laptop 14 into a daily commuting bag is effortless, making it easy to carry without feeling heavy.
As a person who values aesthetics, the appearance of the product is often one of the factors I pay attention to.The Honor Laptop 14 features an integrated all-metal body with a simple design and good texture.The most eye-catching feature is the diamond-cut blue edge around the A surface, paired with the blue Honor logo, which adds to the laptop’s aesthetics, showcasing a youthful and fashionable personality.
The Honor Laptop 14 continues the design of the fingerprint recognition and power button combined. Just press the power button again to directly boot and quickly unlock the desktop.For users like me who usually do not like to shut down the laptop but use system sleep, starting the laptop from sleep can be done with one touch, which is very convenient.
After booting, let’s take a look at the laptop’s screen, which features a three-sided narrow bezel design, providing a higher screen-to-body ratio and a larger field of view.The Honor Laptop 14 features a 1920*1080P IPS HD matte screen, effectively avoiding screen glare.The screen’s viewing angle reaches 178°, significantly enhancing the overall visual experience.
The Honor Laptop 14 screen has also passed the German Rheinland low blue light certification, providing an eye protection mode that can be enabled in the system.When the eye protection mode is turned on, the screen will appear slightly yellow, which helps prevent eye fatigue during long reading sessions.
In today’s trend of high screen-to-body ratios, placing the front camera tests the design capabilities of various laptop manufacturers.Some manufacturers, in order to narrow the top bezel, place the camera on the bottom bezel, which undoubtedly disrupts the aesthetics of the B surface.
The Honor Laptop 14 hides the camera in the keyboard area, which can be opened by pressing a button.This design is both aesthetically pleasing and ensures user privacy, achieving a win-win situation.
The new Honor laptops have received a lot of praise for their multi-screen collaboration feature.The Honor Laptop 14 naturally does not miss this feature.Multi-screen collaboration integrates the laptop and phone; it is not just about projecting the phone’s screen onto the computer window.You can use the mouse and keyboard to control the phone directly on the screen window, completing most phone functions.
WeChat has become an important communication and social tool for everyone, but the PC version of WeChat is not yet fully functional.During work, using multi-screen collaboration allows you to efficiently chat on WeChat on the computer using the keyboard, and you can occasionally scroll through your friend circle without frequently picking up your phone, allowing you to work and relax simultaneously.
As the Lunar New Year approaches, there will definitely be a flurry of red packets flying in everyone’s WeChat group.If you wait to see the red packet notification, unlock your phone, and open WeChat to claim the red packet, you will likely find that “the red packet has already been claimed”.With the multi-screen collaboration feature, you can directly open WeChat on your computer to claim red packets, definitely giving you an edge.
Every time it’s meal time, my growling stomach reminds me that it’s time to order takeout.You can operate your phone to order takeout on your computer without picking up your phone.
After a busy morning, it’s finally time to relax and entertain during lunch.There are some popular American dramas stored on my phone that I can’t watch on online video sites, and I feel embarrassed to store entertainment resources on my office computer.With multi-screen collaboration, I can directly watch the exciting episodes stored on my phone on my computer.
When I don’t want to watch videos, browsing Weibo, checking Zhihu, and browsing commonly used news apps are great ways to relax.These apps have relatively mature functions on mobile, providing a better user experience, making them more comfortable than directly opening a webpage.
When file transfer is needed, just drag and drop with the mouse, and you can quickly transfer files between the laptop and phone, simplifying file sharing between the two.
Multi-screen collaboration is truly a fantastic feature, and those who have experienced it will definitely love it.
The Honor Laptop 14 is equipped with a rated capacity 56Wh lithium battery, providing you with a longer battery life.The included 65W charger supports multiple fast charging protocols, making it suitable for both laptop use and quick charging for phones.For certain Huawei or Honor phone models, super fast charging can also be enabled, which is very practical.
This concludes my personal experience with the Honor Laptop 14 Intel version.
Conclusion
The Honor Laptop 14 has a nice appearance, with an all-metal body that has a great texture;equipped with an i5-10210U and 16GB memory, pre-installed with the Windows operating system, it can easily handle various complex office scenarios;
The large memory allows us to handle large applications and multi-tasking without fear, providing a smooth user experience;the MX250 discrete graphics card, as a common feature in lightweight laptops, is good for playing online games;the multi-screen collaboration feature allows for efficient office work while also enabling enjoyable downtime;the lightweight body is easy to carry daily.If a version with a 10th generation i7+16GB combination could be released in the future, it would be even better.
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