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Huawei MatePad 11.5″ S PaperMatte review: Paper-like tablet ideal for summer and glare-free operation

Discover the Huawei MatePad 11.5″ S, a tablet with a revolutionary PaperMatte display that eliminates 99% of glare. Dive into our in-depth review and find out why this device with HarmonyOS 4.2, M-Pencil pen and GoPaint app is the perfect companion for creativity, productivity and relaxation under the summer sun.

Huawei MatePad 11.5″ S PaperMatte review: Paper-like tablet ideal for summer and glare-free operation
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The summer months traditionally bring a desire to slow down, escape from the hectic everyday life and digital fatigue. However, in a world where the lines between work and leisure are increasingly fluid, completely disconnecting from technology is often not an option. This raises the question – can technology be our ally in relaxation, and not just a tool for obligations? The answer comes in the form of a device that seeks to reconcile these two worlds. The Huawei MatePad 11.5″ S PaperMatte Edition presents itself as the ideal summer companion, a tablet designed to adapt to the rhythm of vacation, encourage creativity, and enable productivity without being intrusive. Its key innovation, a screen that imitates paper and defies glare, promises a user experience that is in perfect harmony with the summer ambiance, whether you are on a sunny terrace or in the shade of a pine forest.


Screen Revolution: Technology that Defies the Sun


The biggest challenge of using any electronic device outdoors during the summer is sun glare. Huawei has approached this problem with exceptional care, developing a new generation of the PaperMatte display. The secret lies in the nano-textured surface of the glass, treated by etching at a microscopic level. This technology allows for the dispersion of light, eliminating as much as 99% of external reflections and distracting glare. The result is a clear and readable display, almost identical to that on paper, which allows for uninterrupted reading, writing, or drawing even under direct sunlight. The screen not only solves the glare problem but also delivers top-notch visual performance. It is an 11.5-inch IPS panel with a high resolution of 2800 x 1840 pixels (2.8K), resulting in a density of 291 pixels per inch (PPI) and ensuring an exceptionally sharp and detailed image. The 3:2 aspect ratio has proven to be ideal for productivity, providing more vertical space for working with documents and Browse websites. A special feature is the adaptive refresh rate, which dynamically adjusts in the range of 30 to 144 Hz. This means that the interface will be incredibly smooth when scrolling through content or playing games that support a high frequency, while it will automatically decrease for static displays, such as reading an e-book, thereby significantly saving battery power. The color display is vibrant and accurate thanks to the P3 color gamut coverage, making this tablet suitable for photo editing and enjoying multimedia as well.


A Digital Canvas with the Feel of Paper: Creativity Without Limits


For all those who use the summer as an opportunity to jot down thoughts, draw travel sketches, or create visual inspirations, the MatePad 11.5″ S transforms into the perfect digital canvas. The matte surface of the screen provides a slight, natural resistance when dragging the stylus, creating a tactile sensation almost identical to writing on fine paper. This experience is complemented by the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd generation), a smart stylus that offers exceptional precision thanks to its support for over 10,000 levels of pressure sensitivity and extremely low latency. The stylus connects to the tablet via the new NearLink technology, which ensures a more stable and faster connection than traditional Bluetooth. To maximize its creative potential, Huawei has also developed its own professional drawing application – GoPaint. Developed in collaboration with art academies, this application offers over 150 different virtual brushes, from oil paints and watercolors to ink and pastels, and supports working with a large number of layers, which is crucial for complex digital works. In addition to GoPaint, there is also the improved Huawei Notes application. It now includes smart AI functions like shape correction, which automatically turns your imperfect sketches into regular geometric figures, and the ability to record and replay the note-taking process.


Office on the Go: Productivity Taken to a New Level


For many, summer does not mean a complete break from work obligations. For such situations, the MatePad 11.5″ S is equipped with everything needed for efficient work from any location. The HarmonyOS 4.2 operating system provides a PC-like work experience. Features like Multi-Window allow for the simultaneous display and use of up to four applications on the screen, while App Multiplier optimizes the display of a single application in two windows, which is ideal for comparing data or checking emails. SuperHub is an innovative feature that serves as a temporary storage for text, images, and files, allowing for easy drag-and-drop of content between different applications. The work experience is further enhanced by using the detachable smart magnetic keyboard. With a key travel of 1.5 mm, it provides a comfortable and precise typing experience, while also serving as a protective cover and stand. When paired with the keyboard, the tablet also offers the PC-Level WPS Office suite, which brings advanced functions known from desktop versions of office programs. Collaboration with other Huawei devices is taken to a higher level; the tablet can be wirelessly connected to a Huawei laptop and serve as an additional screen, or it can be connected to a smartphone for easy file transfer or answering calls directly from the tablet.


Designed for a Life in Motion


With a thickness of just 6.2 millimeters and a weight of 510 grams, the Huawei MatePad 11.5″ S is lighter and thinner than many books and notebooks, making it extremely practical to carry. It fits in almost any backpack or bag, without being a significant burden. The body is made from a single piece of aluminum alloy, which gives it solidity and a premium feel in the hand. Despite its thin profile, a powerful 8800 mAh battery is housed inside the body. This battery provides all-day autonomy, sufficient for hours and hours of video watching, reading, or working. And when the battery runs out, there is support for 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge fast charging, which allows for a quick return to action. The device is also equipped with Wi-Fi 6 technology for a fast and stable internet connection, which is crucial for video calls and high-quality content streaming.


A Multimedia Hub for Relaxation


When it's time to relax, the MatePad 11.5″ S turns into a true portable cinema. It is equipped with a four-speaker system that, in combination with the Huawei Histen 9.0 sound algorithm, creates a rich and immersive stereo sound. Whether you are watching the latest movie blockbusters, listening to your favorite podcasts, or relaxing with ambient music, the sound experience is impressive. The PaperMatte screen, besides being ideal for reading, with its anti-reflective properties and excellent color display, also contributes to a superior experience of watching movies and series, reducing eye strain during longer sessions. For reading enthusiasts, this tablet offers an experience very similar to that on specialized e-readers, but with incomparably greater functionality. Not only can you read books in black and white, but you also have access to color magazines, comics, web articles, and all of that within a single versatile device powered by an advanced operating system.

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