(Part 2) Best products from r/MatebookXPro

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011SOAL64/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is the one I recently purchased to try, because it doesn't have a zipper OR a button closure. Both of those are worrying on a laptop. Careful which one you buy because there are two with the same listing, one design is zippered and one is a hidden magnetic closure. I haven't received mine yet but I liked the look and design of it in this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8stUe9Vo74 Marques Brownlee video.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HCF0XMU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is one I bought (13-13.5" size) and it fits well and protects well. Pretty substantial padding and the pocket fits my microsoft arc mouse. I don't mind the zippered closure on this one because it has thick protective material on the inside of the zip to keep your laptop from ever touching the metal. Does require some extra work to get your laptop to slide in though. I keep it around for when I'm using my laptop in a bag that doesn't have a padded pocket.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DPSCTH3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one I bought and really liked the aesthetic of. It fits near perfect, but I only use it when I am using a bag that already has substantial padding in the laptop compartment. It's only a few mm of foam material surrounded by the suede outside. It's not that protective and it doesn't fully cover the laptop, the top being a button closure with no protective flap. The design of the button closure means that you have to hold back the button as you slide your laptop in/out or the metal will scrape against your laptop. That's a guarantee everytime you try to use it, but when it did happen for me it didn't scratch my MBXP. It still makes me wary which is why I went for the incase.


Really though, check out the notebook check size comparison.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Huawei-Matebook-X-Pro-i5-8250U-MX150-Laptop-Review.303146.0.html

A few scrolls down. It's almost identical in size to the 2017 MBP 13". It's 5mm deeper, .1mm less wide, and .33mm less thick. Pretty much every single case that fits the 13" MBP will fit the MBXP.

I got this one https://www.amazon.com/Certified-Charger-Nekteck-Delivery-Station/dp/B0712252ZQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&sr=1-3&s=wireless&keywords=usb-c%2B61w%2Bwith%2Busb-a as a secondary charger for my 13" MacBook Pro a while back and I also use it with my Matebook X Pro.

I like it because it's full 60w USB-C, but also offers 12w for 3 USB-A ports if you need to plug in a phone or tablet or other device. Wirecutter recommended it and it's been a fantastic travel accessory. I literally got one that I just leave in my carry-on because I travel so much.

How about a laptop cooling pad? I use one and my keyboard stays pretty cool.

Something like this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01469DJLM/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1

I have this one: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07D6B48LZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fits perfectly, uses a magnetic closure, and feels good. Also comes with a small pouch for the matedock and charger and some wire management straps.

This keyboard by Anker has really impressed me: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Wireless-Keyboard-Windows-Portable/dp/B07886CMRV/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=anker+wireless+keyboard&qid=1550772537&s=gateway&sr=8-4

It's wireless and rechargeable, but what really sold me on it was the slim profile. I've had this for about two months and have really enjoyed it.

Yes, using this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M6C3B39/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Works great with 2 Full HD Monitors.

Here are the links for the products I used. I tried a few cooling pads and chose the one below because it was quiet, comfortable to use on the couch and at least could hide the cable. The USB-C hub was a random choice and probably on sale but it worked without any issues.

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ASUS XG-Station-Pro eGPU - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CP36KHH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Targus Cooling pad - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002NU5O9C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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USB-C Hub - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H2ZS1B5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Hope this helps you make your decision!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1PCZ0Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_803tDb9BVPF2A

Been using this with my 2018 MXP and 32” Samsung Space Monitor. It’s USB 3.0, not USB C (although it does have a USB C port). There is a USB C option for nearly twice as much but I couldn’t justify the price difference.

I use it to run PBP on the Samsung but it can support a dual 4K monitor setup @ 60Hz each. This + the number/selection of ports for $115 is hard to beat. Highly recommend it.

I have this one and it's a perfect fit.

Edit: realized it's actually this one.

Yep, you can get a small sound card just for a better sound through headphones. Check out this one:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LP3AMC2?pf_rd_p=d1f45e03-8b73-4c9a-9beb-4819111bef9a&pf_rd_r=BCTQ6D7TP8C4V7D3YD8J

I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G7RN8B8/ which is specific for the Matebook X Pro and it is impossible to fit better.

I know this, i'm considering to buy an usb dock apart from the eGPU, but i was wondering if those kind of eGPUs were a good choice for some light gaming and editing : https://www.amazon.com/Sonnet-Breakaway-Thunderbolt-Expansion-GPU-350W-TB3Z/dp/B072L9QTZT/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_lp_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3E98EYXTZ0RF9XBYYM7D

A GTX 960 would be sufficient for my needs.

this is the best USB-C based product on the market because besides 4K @60Hz it also allows charging, network and USB 2.0 devices.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746NKVBN/ref=emc_b_5_mob_t

If you need dual 4K @60Hz you can either hook up two of these or buy a far more expensive TB3 dock

I've elaborated all the basics here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MatebookXPro/comments/auafyh/overview_connect_your_matebook_to_an_external/

I've been using this: https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-Charging-Compatible-Thunderbolt-MacBooks/dp/B078J7FSWM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1539279240&sr=8-4&keywords=plugable+usb-c for work and its fantastic. Works consistently and I have my external HDD attached for automatic backups whenever I dock my matebook.

addlink s70, better benchmarks than my stock SSD. Read some reviews on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K7LRB2T

Any usb c PD charger with 40 w or more will work.

This one is good and 45w is enough since the laptop is never charged at 65w because of heat:

https://www.amazon.ca/Nekteck-Certified-Charger-delivery-Compatible/dp/B0719KV9PH/ref=sr_1_34?qid=1554310975&s=electronics&sr=1-34

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I got this one, works fine, if you get a longer USB C cable make sure it can handle 100W.

USB C Wall Charger, Nekteck 72W... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0712252ZQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071YTQBXM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I have 3 ports - two DisplayPort, one HDMI. I know the two display ports will drive a 4k and 2560x1440. I will see if I can try the third HDMI tomorrow at the same time.


Unrelated, you don't want 3 monitors, you want 1 4k 40" monitor it's so much better. It's like 4. But also you do you.

You can use a USB-C dock that has 2 DisplayPorts, a couple of USB ports, and power passthrough, like this. Then use 2 DisplayPort to DVI cables. Then EVERYTHING on your desk will go through 1 cable.

Fits well. Lacks a carrying handle.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N590YOT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Multiport-DisplayPort-Ethernet/dp/B0746NKVBN/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=201055-BLK&qid=1555607877&s=gateway&sr=8-1 and it works even on linux with 2 displays (only tried 1080p but supposedly it should work even with 2 4k monitors).

When I acquired my MBXP I bought this one and it fitted nicely. However, I was not happy because I don't like "fluffy" (foam) sleeves, so I bought this one and I couldn't be happier with it. Maybe it's not as safe as the foam one, but it takes up less space inside a backpack or a suitcase.