Huawei MateBook D 16 Linux is on sale, cheaper than Windows edition

Huawei has unveiled a new MateBook D 16 Linux Edition and kept it on the sale shelf. The device comes with a major change over the previous model. It has dropped the support for Windows and runs on the Linux operating system.

The company’s senior official, Richard Yu, said earlier that the next-gen PCs won’t run on Microsoft Windows. But before switching to the self-developed OS, the company is trying to adapt to the Linux operating system for its top-end notebooks.

While Huawei smartphones and tablets run on HarmonyOS, the company’s notebook line relies on foreign technologies (Windows OS and Intel chips). However, Microsoft’s license to supply Windows to Huawei will expire this month and won’t be renewed due to strict U.S. trade export regulations.

On the other hand, it seems HarmonyOS PC still has time to debut on the consumer platform. Hence, the company is using a simple alternative for its PCs.

Inputs reveal that a new Huawei MateBook D 16 Linux Edition is available on sale at a lower price than the Windows variant. Many Chinese dealers noted that the PC is open for selling purposes in certain offline stores and authorized e-commerce sites.

Huawei MateBook D 16 Linux is on sale, cheaper than Windows edition (Image Credits: Weibo)

As for pricing, the MateBook D 16 Linux PC costs 4299 yuan. The Windows version is available for 4599 yuan. Consumers can install the new operating system themselves or take help from the offline Huawei store staff.

Apart from OS and price, the rest of the specs are the same as the original laptop variant.

The device has a 16-inch large screen with a 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution as well as a 100% sRGB color gamut. It features 300 nits peak brightness and offers an effective viewing experience.

MateBook D 16 Linux equips an Intel Core i5-13420H processor paired with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The chipset ensures stable performance all day long. The notebook has a 56Wh battery with a 65W Type-C fast charging.

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