Compared to the original Surface Pro, the MateBook E is a whopping 40% thinner, which shows how far technology has come. Measuring just 7.9mm thick, the MateBook E is just 1.59mm thicker than the 6.4mm-thick iPad Pro and 14% thinner than the 9.3mm-thick Surface Pro 8. A second USB-C port would have been appreciated, given that there is no dedicated charging port. The power button is situated on the left edge and integrates a fingerprint scanner, while the volume rocker rounds the corner at the top edge. The weight compares favorably against the 891 grams (1.96 pounds) of the Surface Pro 8.
At 709 grams (1.56 pounds) without the keyboard case, the MateBook E isn't too heavy to hold. This makes the MateBook E feel comfortable as a tablet, but multitaskers who need access to a myriad of connected peripherals may want to invest in a USB-C hub to get the most out of the MateBook. The only connectors that made their way onto this slate are a lone Thunderbolt 4 over USB-C port and 3.5mm audio jack. The overall design resembles earlier generations of Apple's iPad, rather than the current designs with flat side edges. Like its contemporaries from Apple and Microsoft, the MateBook boasts a minimalist design with curved edges, rounded corners, and a limited selection of ports. And like Ford’s original Model T car, the MateBook E is available in any color you want, so as long as said color is Huawei’s Nebula Gray.
The MateBook E has an excellent build quality, and the slightly curved matte metal-clad frame gives it a premium feel. The MateBook E feels more like a tablet than most of its Windows-powered contemporaries, thanks largely to an iPad-inspired device with a sculpted metal frame, large front display, and minimal screen bezels that give this slate a 90% screen-to-body ratio.
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