We all crave thinner bezels on our laptops, but sacrificing webcam quality is a no-go. The MacBook’s notch, while an attempt, falls short, and hiding the webcam under a key is just plain awkward. Enter the Honor MagicBook Art 14, a laptop with a groundbreaking solution to this predicament – a removable webcam. This innovative feature, first reported by Tom’s Hardware, allows the webcam to attach magnetically to the top of your screen when needed, and then disappear neatly into a dedicated slot in the laptop’s base. A simple push releases the camera, ready to be placed back on the screen. The benefits are undeniable: you enjoy a larger screen, super-thin bezels, and no unsightly notch, while also having the peace of mind that your webcam is secure when not in use. Some might worry about losing the camera, but with its dedicated slot, the risk is no greater than misplacing an AirPod. As someone who rarely uses their MacBook Air’s webcam, I see this feature as a clever solution with real potential. Many frustrated with bezels and webcam covers might agree. Beyond its unique webcam, the MagicBook Art 14 itself is a compelling device. Sporting a 3120 x 2080 OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, it offers powerful performance with either an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H or Core Ultra 155H processor, and boasts 1TB of storage, all for around $1,100. The laptop’s portability is a key highlight, weighing just 2.2 pounds and measuring a mere 0.51 inches thick. Adding a touch of artistic flair, the MagicBook Art 14 comes in a beautiful pastel pink-to-blue gradient inspired by Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise,” or a grayish olive inspired by Van Gogh. The OLED display utilizes PWM Dimming, a technology that reduces eye strain by adjusting the strobe rate to simulate brightness. Although this technology is relatively new, its effectiveness is yet to be fully determined. In terms of connectivity, the MagicBook Art 14 offers a USB-A, USB-C, USB-C with Thunderbolt, and an HDMI 2.1 port, along with a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, all conveniently placed next to the webcam slot. However, the laptop’s availability is currently limited to China. This is a pity, considering its impressive OLED screen, lightweight design, and slim profile. Honor, once a Huawei sub-brand, has consistently delivered affordable yet high-quality hardware, a trend they have maintained since their separation, evidenced by their Magic 6 RSR phone. Ultimately, the MagicBook Art 14’s innovative webcam design is a potential game-changer, inspiring other manufacturers to find creative ways to minimize bezels without sacrificing webcam functionality.
Honor’s MagicBook Art 14: A Laptop With a Removable Webcam
