Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024) vs Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) (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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Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB)

9.4/10 Excellent

4.7★ (52,000 owners)

300 ppi, IPX8 waterproof, 12-week battery. The best e-reader for most people.

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At a Glance

	Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024)	Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB)
247Verdict Score	8.9/10	9.4/10
Owner Rating	4.3★ (1,800)	4.7★ (52,000)
Verdict	Great	Excellent
Display	3.1K OLED 120Hz touch	6.8" 300 ppi e-ink

Quick Verdict

Both are strong choices, but the Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) edges ahead with a 9.4/10 vs 8.9/10. 300 ppi, IPX8 waterproof, 12-week battery. The best e-reader for most people. 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

Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB)

300 ppi display is genuinely print-quality — indistinguishable from paper in good light
IPX8 waterproof — read in the bath or by the pool without concern
12-week battery life makes it the lowest-maintenance device you own
16GB stores thousands of books — effectively unlimited for most readers
USB-C charging (finally) — uses the same cable as your other devices

Amazon ecosystem lock-in — books bought on Kindle don't transfer to other readers
No physical page-turn buttons — touch-only (Kindle Oasis has buttons)
Colour e-ink is available on Kindle Colorsoft at higher price

FAQ

Which is better, Huawei MateBook X Pro (2024) or Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB)?

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

The Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) 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 Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) best suited to?

300 ppi, IPX8 waterproof, 12-week battery. The best e-reader for most people.

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. Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB): Amazon ecosystem lock-in — books bought on Kindle don't transfer to other readers; No physical page-turn buttons — touch-only (Kindle Oasis has buttons).

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 Kindle Paperwhite (2023, 16GB) at 4.7★ from 52,000.

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