Tablets are great devices for multitasking, entertainment, and creativity. They offer larger screens and better portability than laptops. And recently, Huawei has launched two new tablets in its MatePad products lineup: the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5, and the HUAWEI MatePad Air. Here we are taking a closer look at the MatePad Air, the more premium of the two and also a stunning tablet that offers a high refresh rate display, innovative productivity features, compact design, and flagship performance.
The MatePad Air is a brand-new tablet series from Huawei, and it is quite unique, for that matter. As a new addition to the MatePad portfolio, HUAWEI MatePad Air clearly lives up to its name. It’s designed for young people who prefer a comfortable lifestyle and want to explore their limitless potential without being tied down. It’s light, thin, and easy to carry around. But don’t let the looks fool you. The MatePad Air is packed with features that give other tablets in its class a run for their money.
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Display
As a tablet designed to serve as a productivity tool, the MatePad Air brings you a marvel of a display. In fact, it brings many firsts to the MatePad lineup in terms of the screen. It is Huawei’s first light flagship tablet with a 144Hz refresh rate and also the first MatePad to have a 2.8K resolution. The stunning 11.5-inch HUAWEI FullView Display features a remarkable screen-to-body ratio of 87%, a density of 291 PPI, a high contrast ratio of 1500:1, and a wide P3 colour gamut, providing users with an unparalleled visual experience. It brings every detail to life.
The HUAWEI MatePad Air also inherits the productivity-focused 3:2 screen from Huawei’s MateBook lineup. This gives it more vertical screen space to better display your content. Plus, Multi-screen Collaboration with a HUAWEI MateBook is even more effortless as the screen ratio remains the same.
Moreover, the high refresh rate of up to 144 Hz can be a real help when you are working with the HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd Generation). It reduces latency to almost zero, resulting in an exceptionally smooth writing experience for note-taking. The display is also capable of an adaptive refresh rate range of 30 Hz to 144 Hz. By dynamically adjusting the refresh rate to match a low frame rate, the tablet can reduce power consumption by 5%.
Smart Productivity Features
Yet another feature of the MatePad Air that can take your productivity and creativity to new heights is the support for the HUAWEI M-Pencil (2nd Generation) and the detachable Smart Magnetic Keyboard. The Smart Magnetic Keyboard effortlessly pairs with the MatePad Air, offering intuitive voice input and more than 40 handy shortcut key combinations. Since you can also detach the keyboard, the tablet can be easily used whenever you are travelling or working in a tight spot.
On the other hand, the HUAWEI M-Pencil allows you to effortlessly capture your thoughts, sketches, and annotations, bringing your creativity to life on the screen with its almost-zero latency. Both these accessories, combined with apps like HUAWEI Notes, make the MatePad Air an unparalleled productivity and creativity tool.
Super Device: Easier Cross-device Interactions
The MatePad Air offers a whole new level of SuperDevice experience. The SuperHub makes Cross-device content editing a breeze without the need for a third-party app. This feature eliminates barriers between your devices, so that you can copy and paste a bunch of images, videos, and even text by a simple drag-and-drop operation.
The tablet can serve as a hub, effortlessly connecting to a PC with a simple drag. Once connected, it can transform into a secondary display for the PC and seamlessly work with the keyboard and mouse. This lets you edit files on one screen while browsing reference documents or attending an online meeting on the other. Furthermore, with drag-and-drop file sharing between the PC and tablet, you can be even more productive and multitask like a champ.
Sleek Design
HUAWEI MatePad Air’s sleek design language, inspired by the HUAWEI MatePad family, seamlessly integrates symmetry, order, and modern technology. Its bezel-less screen, streamlined middle frame with Starlight Sand Design, and lightweight body give it an ultimate flagship aesthetic similar to other high-end MatePads. It boasts a 6.4 mm thin body and a Frosting Process finish on the back, delivering a premium feel from top to bottom.
It is impressively slim, measuring only 6.4 mm in thickness, and can be comfortably in your hand. At just 508 g, it has an exceptionally lightweight feel compared to other 11.5-inch tablets, making it a standout choice for those seeking a portable and convenient device.
The tablet has also gone the extra mile to ensure durability. The rear cover’s bottom layer utilizes ultra-thin glass fiber, that is thinner than 0.4 mm at its thinnest point. This innovative approach not only reduces weight and thickness but also maintains the body’s rigidity. The surface uses a sophisticated UV transfer printing process, resulting in a refined and elegant matte finish with a sand-like texture and anti-fingerprint performance, which further enhances its exquisite appearance. It measures 2H-3H on Mohs’ hardness scale, which means it’s less prone to scratches.
Battery
HUAWEI MatePad Air strikes the perfect balance between sleek design and long-lasting battery life, boasting an impressive 8300 mAh battery within its lightweight and compact frame. It supports continuous local 1080p HD video playback for up to 12 hours. The tablet also supports the 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge, which can be used in high-intensity scenarios to prolong battery life. Moreover, the HUAWEI MatePad Air uses the same chipset as Huawei’s flagship tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro, which further bolsters its performance credentials.
Mobile Conference
The HUAWEI MatePad Air has some features that can make your online meetings more smooth and productive. It has an 8 MP wide-angle front camera that comes with FollowCam, that automatically tracks you to keep you in focus even if you move around. The tablet also supports Wi-Fi 6, with download speeds of up to 3.6 Gbps, which means you can stream high-quality video and attend meetings without lag or interruption.
The MatePad Air is a lot of tablet for its price. It offers a stunning 144 Hz display, amazing productivity-focused features, sleek design, and more. If you are looking for a tablet that can do it all, this might be the one for you.
Price & Availability in Saudi Arabia
The HUAWEI MatePad Air (with detachable magnetic keyboard) is available now for pre-order in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at a starting price of 2199 SAR with a valuable gift, including HUAWEI M-Pencil and HUAWEI FreeBuds SE.
Moreover, HUAWEI MatePad 11.5” is also available for pre-order at a starting price of 1099 SAR, along with a significant gift that contains HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 Black Folio Cover and HUAWEI M-Pencil P (8GB + 128GB version is available with the detachable magnetic keyboard), both from Huawei’s online platforms and certified retailers.
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