Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024) vs Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) (2026)

✍️ By the 247Verdict Editorial Team📅 Updated 05 October 2026

Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024)

8.9/10 Great

4.3★ (1,800 owners)

Intel Core Ultra 9, 14.2" OLED touch 120Hz, 1.26kg, 3.1K, Kirin ecosystem. Huawei's premium ultrabook.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

9.3/10 Excellent

4.7★ (18,400 owners)

7" glare-free, 12-week battery, waterproof IPX8, warm light, faster page turns. The reading benchmark.

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At a Glance

	Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024)	Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)
247Verdict Score	8.9/10	9.3/10
Owner Rating	4.3★ (1,800)	4.7★ (18,400)
Verdict	Great	Excellent
Display	3.1K OLED 120Hz touch	7" glare-free E Ink

Quick Verdict

Both are strong choices, but the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) edges ahead with a 9.3/10 vs 8.9/10. 7" glare-free, 12-week battery, waterproof IPX8, warm light, faster page turns. The reading benchmark. That said, the Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024) is worth considering if Intel Core Ultra 9, 14.2" OLED touch 120Hz, 1.26kg, 3.1K, Kirin ecosystem. Huawei's premium ultrabook. Check the current price on Amazon →

Pros & Cons Side by Side

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024)

3.1K OLED 120Hz touchscreen at 14.2-inch is one of the best laptop displays available
1.26kg matches MacBook Air M3 weight at 14-inch — excellent portability
Intel Core Ultra 9 handles demanding workloads efficiently
Huawei Share enables seamless file transfer with Huawei phones via NFC tap
3.1K resolution provides noticeably higher pixel density than 2.8K OLED alternatives

Google services unavailable — no Gmail, Maps, YouTube or Google apps natively
Windows requires workarounds for Google ecosystem users
US sanctions affect long-term software update certainty

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

7-inch glare-free display reads like paper in direct sunlight where tablets fail
12-week battery life on a single charge — eliminates daily charging anxiety
IPX8 waterproofing rated for bath, pool and beach reading
Adjustable warm light shifts from white to amber for comfortable night reading
Faster page turns than previous Paperwhite generations reduce reading interruption

Amazon ecosystem lock-in — primarily for Kindle store and library borrowing
No colour — for graphic novels and magazines, Kindle Colorsoft or a tablet is required
Advertisements on lock screen unless paying for the ad-free version

FAQ

Which is better, Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024) or Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)?

Is the Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024) worth the extra cost?

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) matches or exceeds it at a potentially lower price point.

Who is the Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024) best suited to?

Intel Core Ultra 9, 14.2" OLED touch 120Hz, 1.26kg, 3.1K, Kirin ecosystem. Huawei's premium ultrabook.

Who is the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) best suited to?

7" glare-free, 12-week battery, waterproof IPX8, warm light, faster page turns. The reading benchmark.

What are the main downsides of each?

Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024): Google services unavailable — no Gmail, Maps, YouTube or Google apps natively; Windows requires workarounds for Google ecosystem users. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024): Amazon ecosystem lock-in — primarily for Kindle store and library borrowing; No colour — for graphic novels and magazines, Kindle Colorsoft or a tablet is required.

Do owner ratings agree with our verdict?

Largely, yes — Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024) sits at 4.3★ from 1,800 verified Amazon owners, and Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) at 4.7★ from 18,400.

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