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Huawei unveils MateBook X Pro 2024 Linux Edition notebook

posted by Roy Schestowitz on May 05, 2025,
updated May 07, 2025

Huawei has launched another “without Windows” notebook – MateBook X Pro 2024 Linux Edition. Just like other new editions, the latest PC is also available at a 300 yuan cheaper rate than the existing variant and has a Chinese national subsidy.

Early inputs revealed that Microsoft’s license to supply Windows to Huawei is about to expire. The company won’t renew the license following the U.S. sanctions.

As a result, Huawei is launching new Linux Editions for some select and existing PCs. Up to this point, the company has launched the Linux version for MateBook 14 and D 16. Now, it is bringing the new OS to the flagship MateBook X Pro.

The new Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 Linux Edition is available on VMall and JD.com. It is currently available in two storage variants at a price:

- MateBook X Pro Linux (Ultra7/16GB + 1TB) = 10399 yuan

- MateBook X Pro Linux (Ultra7/32GB + 1TB) = 11399 yuan

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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 (Linux Edition) Goes on Sale - OMG! Ubuntu

The Windows-free MateBook X Pro 2024 uses the same hardware as the Windows version, but clocks in at CN¥300 cheaper thank to a lack of Windows license fee and a government subsidy discounting tech that, from what I can gather, use a domestic OS.

Chinese consumers can reportedly claim an extra discount of CN¥2000 on the purchase price as part of a national subsidy to promote usage of homegrown tech in general.

With US sanctions in play, Microsoft is reportedly not renewing its deal to supply Huawei with Windows licenses once it expires this year.

Between that, and those national subsidies, this is likely why Huawei is ramping up the release of ‘Linux Editions’ of its most popular laptops and PCs.

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