The video provides a comprehensive review of the Huawei MatePad Edge, which is described as a true 2-in-1 device combining both tablet and PC functionalities, driven by the pure HarmonyOS ecosystem.
Key Features and Hardware Form Factors
The MatePad Edge is presented as a new hybrid form factor between a traditional tablet and a PC. It stands out from other 2-in-1 devices because HarmonyOS is its core operating system.
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Tablet Form: The main body is a large, standalone 14.2-inch tablet. The reviewer suggests it’s called “MatePad” because the tablet can be purchased independently without the keyboard module.
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Stand Form: It features a very thin, stable metal kickstand that folds out from the bottom. The stand has high resistance, allowing for free and stable angle adjustment, making it suitable for use as a drawing pad with the PencilP.
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PC Form: This is achieved using the “Huawei Xingyue Floating Keyboard.” The tablet magnetically attaches to the keyboard, creating a complete PC form with an adjustable floating angle. The keyboard and trackpad are noted to have the same quality feel as the MateBook Pro. The tablet and keyboard close with precision, similar to a laptop.
HarmonyOS Dual Ecosystem
The MatePad Edge operates with two system forms (modes) within a single HarmonyOS system, giving it the most complete application ecosystem in HarmonyOS devices.
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Tablet Mode: The default mode, running mobile and tablet applications best suited for touchscreens.
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PC Mode: Switches in a few seconds, turning the device into a MateBook-like PC, utilizing the keyboard and mouse. The switch can be done via the control center, system settings, or a four-finger swipe on the trackpad.
The unique advantage is the ability to run two versions of the same application simultaneously, such as a mobile version and a PC version of WeChat and QQ, which run natively on the unified system.
Performance and Cooling
The device features a highly powerful cooling system, including a complete fan cooling system, a composite VC plate, and micro-liquid cooling, packed into a thin tablet body.
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Fan System Activation: The fan cooling system, which is for demanding PC applications and multi-tasking, only activates when the kickstand is opened. When the stand is closed, the cooling is sealed, as the system assumes you are using it in a handheld tablet mode.
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Multi-tasking Limits: The difference between the modes is primarily multi-tasking capability:
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Tablet Mode is limited to a maximum of six concurrent foreground application windows.
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PC Mode unlocks multi-tasking, allowing many applications and windows to run concurrently.
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If the stand is closed while in PC Mode, the system automatically restricts the foreground windows back to six to manage performance.
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Conclusion
The reviewer concludes that the MatePad Edge is the hardware form factor that truly maximizes the features of the HarmonyOS unified system. Unlike previous 2-in-1 devices, which often forced software to adapt to hardware, the MatePad Edge’s hardware was designed to fit HarmonyOS’s characteristics, leading to a perfect fusion of the tablet and PC form factors.