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The latest ultraportables get a performance boost

Huawei MateBook 13

Huawei was actually going to launch its notebook products in Singapore last year, until plans were scuppered by American export restrictions. Microsoft subsequently received a license in late 2019 to export mass-market software to Huawei, which is why we’re now graced with the svelte MateBook 13. Boasting a 13-inch screen with minimalist bezels and 2K (2,560 x 1,440) resolution FullView multitouch panel, the MateBook 13 combines 10th gen Intel Core i5 processor with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics, 16GB RAM and 256GB storage to enable smooth gaming and video editing. For Huawei smartphone users, Huawei Share enables you to effortlessly access your smartphone from the MateBook 13’s screen.

Asus ZenBook 14

Asus claims that the new ZenBook 14 is the world’s thinnest 14-inch ultraportable, with its all-metal chassis just 13.9mm thin. Weighing in at 1.17kg, the ZenBook 14 still clocks up to 22-hours of battery life, and features a NanoEdge display, Asus NumberPad 2.0 hybrid touchpad and 10th Gen Intel Core processors with 8GB RAM and up to 1TB via 4 SSD bays.