{"id":118263,"date":"2024-07-26T03:43:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T01:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/blog\/novosti-interneta\/novaya-statya-obzor-noutbuka-honor-magicbook-x16-plus-bri-721-na-platforme-ryzen-8000"},"modified":"2026-07-18T19:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:11:57","slug":"novaya-statya-obzor-noutbuka-honor-magicbook-x16-plus-bri-721-na-platforme-ryzen-8000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/en\/blog\/news\/novaya-statya-obzor-noutbuka-honor-magicbook-x16-plus-bri-721-na-platforme-ryzen-8000","title":{"rendered":"New Article: Review of the HONOR MagicBook X16 Plus (BRI-721) on the Ryzen 8000 Platform","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Following significant successes in the mobile sector with the Ryzen 4000 platform, which were then solidified by the Ryzen 5000 chips, AMD's CPUs have once again fallen into the shadow of competitors. The overwhelming majority of work laptops today are based on Intel processors \u2014 either 13th generation Core or the latest Core Ultra. The Ryzen AI 300 chips, announced just a month ago, will become equal rivals to the Core Ultra. However, even the AMD solutions that are already in mass production can be considered as alternatives to the Core 13th generation and mid-tier representatives of Core Ultra.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/p>\n

The MagicBook X16 Plus \u2014 a fresh model in the HONOR slim laptop series \u2014 stands out among its peers primarily due to its Ryzen 8000 central processor.<\/p>\n

\u21e1<\/a>#<\/a>Specifications, Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All configurations of the MagicBook X16 Plus come equipped with the Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, which is the second most powerful model among the 'red' SoCs of the 8000 series for mobile PCs. The flagship of the lineup, Ryzen 9 8945HS, can only offer increased clock speeds of 100\u2013200 MHz for its core components. The Hawk Point chips, on which the mobile Ryzen 8000 line is based, are an updated version of the Phoenix silicon (i.e., Ryzen 7000). These processors are manufactured using TSMC's N4 technology as a monolithic chip. Additionally, unlike competing solutions from Intel and Apple, only the lower-end Hawk Point models utilize an asymmetric core organization. The Ryzen 7 8845HS features eight fully functional cores of the Zen 4 architecture and operates within a TDP range of 35 to 54 watts, but the creators of the MagicBook X16 Plus have limited the sustainable SoC power to 45 watts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Manufacturer<\/th>\nHONOR<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Model<\/td>\nMagicBook X16 Plus 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/td>\n16\", 2560 \u00d7 1600, IPS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/td>\nAMD Ryzen 7 8845HS: 8\/16 cores\/threads (3.8\u20135.1 GHz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>\nLPDDR5X SDRAM (6400 MT\/s, 4 \u00d7 32 bit) 16\/32 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GPU<\/td>\nAMD Radeon 780M (12 CU)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drive<\/td>\nKIOXIA BG5 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 512\/1024\/2048 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
External I\/O Ports<\/td>\n1 \u00d7 USB4;<\/p>\n

1 \u00d7 USB 3.2 Type-C;<\/p>\n

2 \u00d7 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A;<\/p>\n

1 \u00d7 HDMI;<\/p>\n

1 \u00d7 TRRS 3.5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Network<\/td>\nIEEE 802.11ax; Bluetooth 5.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery Capacity, Wh<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight, kg<\/td>\n1,34<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions (L \u00d7 W \u00d7 H), mm<\/td>\n356,2 \u00d7 250,1 \u00d7 17,9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retail price (Russia), rub.<\/td>\nFrom 74,936 (16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) \u2014 aliexpress.ru<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Integrated into the Ryzen 7 8845HS chip is the Radeon 780M graphics processor with 12 compute units (CUs), which contain a total of 768 shader ALUs. The RDNA 3 architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate features, including hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Finally, the chip includes a Ryzen AI coprocessor for processing data using neural networks.<\/p>\n

The MagicBook X16 Plus is equipped with LPDDR5X RAM, operating at a speed of 6,400 MT\/s, available in 16 or 32 GB. For storage, it uses a solid-state drive with a PCI Express 4.0 interface, ranging from 512 GB to 2 TB.<\/p>\n

\u21e1<\/a>#<\/a>Appearance and ergonomics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The new model is built in a nearly identical chassis as the previous HONOR laptops based on 13th generation Intel processors \u2014 for example, MagicBook X 16 Pro 2024<\/a>. The main chassis panels are made of aluminum alloy, with only the screen bezel and antenna cover made of plastic. The MagicBook X16 Plus features a non-touchscreen display with a matte anti-glare finish. HONOR has chosen an IPS panel for the MagicBook X16 Plus with a resolution of 2,560 \u00d7 1,600 and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/p>\n

Despite its large size, the laptop's body has high rigidity around the perimeter; however, a faint cracking sound can still be heard when twisting the lower part. It remains impossible to lift the lid with one hand without holding the top case. The MagicBook X16 Plus comes in standard color options \u2014 silver and 'gray cosmos'.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/p>\n

The controls of the MagicBook X16 Plus are also borrowed from related HONOR models. The keyboard with a numeric keypad has a key travel of 1.5 mm, providing a clear actuation point and quick return to neutral position. The key illumination is white, with two brightness levels. The power button integrates a fingerprint scanner. The keyboard of the MagicBook X16 Plus has just one apparent drawback, typical for most business laptops, with few (and expensive) exceptions: its base is noticeably deformed. Fortunately, the keyboard does not rattle during typing and operates quietly.<\/p>\n

The touchpad of the MagicBook X16 Plus is large and covered with smooth glass, but again suffers from the same issue as the MagicBook X 16 Pro 2024. The panel doesn't sit tightly against the switches underneath, so an odd sound is heard in response to a light tap from a finger.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/p>\n

Unlike the MagicBook X 16 Pro based on Intel platforms, the X16 Plus model features an additional USB Type-C port, along with a pair of Type-A ports and one Type-C port, which will almost always be occupied by the charging cable. The set of cable interfaces is completed with a full-size HDMI output and a 3.5mm mini-jack.<\/p>\n

\"New \"New<\/p>\n

The custom power supply with a detachable USB Type-C cable is rated at 65W.<\/p>\n

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\u21e1<\/a>#<\/a>Internal structure and upgrade capabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although the MagicBook X 16 Pro 2024 and MagicBook X16 Plus are built on completely different platforms, the internal components of the two laptops are very similar \u2014 even down to the position of the connectors on the motherboard. The SoC crystal is also cooled by a cooler with two heat pipes and one radial fan.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/p>\n

The LPDDR5X RAM cannot be upgraded, but the solid-state drive can be upgraded by the user. The MagicBook X16 Plus has a free M.2 slot, which is hidden under an insulating sticker next to the already installed SSD; however, only short M.2 2242 form factor modules can fit.<\/p>\n

\"New<\/p>\n

\u21e1<\/a>#<\/a>Testing methodology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Synthetic tests<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Application<\/td>\nSettings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3DMark<\/td>\nTime Spy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CINEBENCH R23<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geekbench 6.x<\/td>\nCPU Benchmark; GPU Benchmark: Vulkan (Windows)\/Metal (macOS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GFXBench 5.x<\/td>\nAztec Ruins Test: Vulkan (Windows)\/Metal (macOS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fio 3.x<\/td>\nSequential read\/write, random read\/write (unbuffered I\/O)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Productivity applications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Application<\/td>\nBenchmark (latest version used)<\/td>\nSettings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adobe After Effects 24.x<\/td>\nPugetBench for After Effects 0.96 (test composition in the link)<\/a><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adobe Photoshop 24.x<\/td>\nPugetBench for Photoshop 1.0 (test composition in the link)<\/a><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.x<\/td>\nPugetBench for Lightroom Classic 0.95 (test composition in the link)<\/a><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adobe Premiere Pro 24.x<\/td>\nPugetBench for Premiere Pro 1.0 (test composition in the link)<\/a><\/td>\nStandard Benchmark (4K)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blender 4.x<\/td>\nDemo Classroom from Blender Foundation website<\/td>\nCycles Renderer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

To demonstrate maximum performance, we disable VBS (Virtualisation-Based Security) and Memory Integrity (Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity) features in Windows 11.<\/p>\n

Screen testing is performed using the X-Rite i1Display Pro Plus colorimeter in the DisplayCAL 3 application.<\/p>\n

The laptop's battery life is measured at a display brightness of 200 nits in the following usage scenarios:<\/p>\n