However, the Chinese giant has corrected certain flaws in its “classic” MateBook 14. On the 14S, for example, the webcam has been repositioned where nature has always wanted it: above the screen (instead of being installed at the level of the keyboard). The benefit is twofold: not only does the shot avoid close-ups on our double chins, which are unflattering during video exchanges, but Huawei also saves space to integrate the sensors necessary for facial recognition via Windows Hello. This 720p camera, in itself, however, turns out to be of passable quality, marked by a poorly detailed and very noisy image.

The MateBook 14S will be able to recognize us instantly at startup to avoid any tedious login. In addition, and this is always welcome, Huawei has also added a fingerprint reader in the power key. On this side, the device is therefore very complete.

On the connection side, Huawei provides us with the essentials: two USB-C ports (with display support), a USB-A 3.2 Gen1 port, an HDMI output and a 3.5 mm headphone jack are On the menu. We welcome the presence of full-size USB-A and HDMI ports which, casually, turn out to be very practical on a daily basis, but we still regret that the MateBook 14S reserves Thunderbolt 4 connectivity for its highest configuration. range, labeled Intel EVO. On this point too, the competition is doing better.