You probably think that most tablets are either “just for Netflix” or too expensive to be anything close to a proper laptop replacement. But what if I told you that you could finally ditch your laptop without sacrificing all the things that you actually need to get your work done, like opening documents properly, having a long battery life, and even a screen that doesn’t burn your eyeballs after 20 minutes?
All of that and more without burning your wallet and still get the full productivity experience, because the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition (2025) isn’t your typical tablet. It actually pulls off 5 things that your regular tablet just can’t.
1. PC-like Productivity – Keyboard + WPS
Let’s start with the detachable smart keyboard. This isn’t some “Bluetooth keyboard with a case” situation where it connects wirelessly to your tablet magnetically and fully supports both laptop and the split form setups, which is super sturdy, but also super light. But the best part is that it comes inside of the box. So, no extra purchases.
With this, you’ve got a laptop-like setup anywhere: for cafes, restaurants, airplane tray tables, you name it. Heck, I even type my emails with it on my laptop in my car park!
Pair that with the full PC-level WPS Office integration, which, by the way, is not a stripped-down version or a tablet version, because you’re getting documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, the full works. Not a half version like what you would get on other tablets, because this is a full PC-like experience complete with a PC-style interface and menus. You can even easily open and edit any other PowerPoint, Excel, or even Word documents too.
Then WPS also supports PDF documents with handwritten annotation and even e-signatures and even cloud sharing for quick printouts or even sharing.
Multitasking is actually very practical where you can run up to two split-screen apps and two floating windows at the same time. So yes, replying to emails while referencing a spreadsheet and jotting down notes is totally doable.
2. Eye Comfort Display
Next, let’s talk about your eyes. Because you and I both know that we spend too much time looking at our screens. And the problem is that most tablets use linear polarized lights which stimulate just one direction of your eyes repeatedly. And that is what leads to visual fatigue, dryness, and even astigmatism over time.
But this particular display uses a circular polarization, mimicking how sunlight hits your eyes. So the light is evenly spread out, which means that you can work longer, read better, and even scroll guilt-free even in a bright daylight.
And then, thanks to the PaperMatte display, watching videos and scribbling notes on this particular tablet feels very easy on your eyes, like literally. And more on my writing experience in a while.
But it’s also TĂśV Rheinland-certified, which means that it has low blue light, no flicker, and SGS Low Visual Fatigue 2.0 Premium Performance Certification. So it’s basically like someone finally designed a screen that respects your eyes.
3. HUAWEI Notes + Stylus Support
Then the third reason would be very beneficial if you love taking notes, planning your day, or even just doodling during meetings, because the updated HUAWEI Notes will be your new best friend.
Together with the HUAWEI M-Pencil 3rd generation, handwriting has nearly zero latency. If you scribble, it shows up instantly. And with the PaperMatte display, it almost feels like a pen on paper.
And the customization is nuts: over 300 stickers, 120 covers, and 50 paper templates. And even with different pens or pencils like the 2B pencils and calligraphy brushes.
And if your handwriting looks like mine, like a tired chicken scratch… Honestly, I wish that I had this way back in uni because my lecture notes would look like a design project instead of a Roti Banjir, because with this, you have the AI Handwriting Enhancer that cleans it up for you.
But other than that, you can also drop in voice memo, images, and even mix handwriting with text. So whether or not you’re planning content, organizing a schedule, or journaling ideas, you are absolutely covered.
4. Build, Battery & Portability
Next, this MatePad is not only about power, but it’s also amazingly light. It has an all-metal unibody design, which is around 515 grams even with the keyboard attached, and just 6.1mm thin.
But here’s where it surprises again, because it comes with a massive 10,100 mAh of battery, giving you about 13 hours or so of video playback.
But it also has 40W of fast supercharge, which is perfect for flights, long work sessions, or even back-to-back classes.
And if the battery of the HUAWEI M-Pencil 3rd generation dies, it charges wirelessly just by snapping it on magnetically as usual.
5. GoPaint
Finally, for you creators out there, HUAWEI’s GoPaint is now pre-installed and free.
So, if you haven’t tested this out yet, it is really good as you can switch between watercolor, pencil, and markers very easily. All of them feel very smooth and responsive and surprisingly realistic too.
Honestly, even if you are not a digital artist, it is very fun to explore. And if you are a digital artist, I’m sure you appreciate how easy it is to sketch and color without needing any third-party apps or subscriptions.
Conclusion: HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition (2025)
So, here’s the thing. If you’re tired of choosing between productivity and portability, this HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 PaperMatte Edition 2025 doesn’t make you choose.
Because you get a full detachable keyboard, a full PC-level WPS Office, smart note-taking, an eye-soothing PaperMatte display, a light body, long battery life, and HUAWEI’s GoPaint for a little bit of fun.
But the best part is that the price is not stupidly expensive too, as the current rumor is that the price will be within the RM1,600 mark or so.
Plus, you get the M-Pencil 3rd generation worth RM399 and a PC-level WPS Office bundle worth RM698 included, a full setup with no extra add-on. So, it does seem like a no-brainer, I’ll let you decide.
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