This is no surprise that HONOR has been slowly expanding its premium portion of laptop lineup as part of their strategy in completing the ecosystem, and the new MagicBook Art 14 (2025) represents the brand’s most premium take on the ultraportable laptop category and a rehaul from it’s last year MagicBook Art 2024. Marketed as a laptop for creators and professionals who want both power and portability, the MagicBook Art 14 blends sleek design, impressive display technology, and modern performance into a remarkably light chassis. We finally get spent some time looking at its design, performance, and overall user experience to see how well it delivers in this review.
Design and Build
The MagicBook Art 14 is immediately striking and beautiful too thanks to its ultra-slim profile and featherweight build. At just over 1.03 kg and around 11.5 mm thick, this is one of the thinnest and lightest 14-inch laptops available today. HONOR uses aerospace-grade magnesium alloy for the body and a titanium alloy structure for the keyboard frame, resulting in a device that feels solid yet refined. The “vine leaf curve” edges add a touch of uniqueness compared to the boxier competition.
A standout feature is the detachable AI Magnetic Camera. Instead of cramming a webcam into the display bezel, HONOR designed a small magnetic 1080p unit that docks into the side of the chassis when not in use. This not only gives the laptop thinner bezels but also adds a layer of privacy and flexibility where users can place the camera at different angles during calls.
Despite its slim frame, the MagicBook Art 14 does not compromise on ports. You get two USB-C ports (one supporting Thunderbolt 4), one USB-A 3.2, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a headphone jack. This mix is more generous than what many ultrabooks offer and reduces the need for dongles.
Display
The display is arguably the crown jewel of this laptop. HONOR equips it with a 14.6-inch OLED touchscreen featuring a sharp 3120 × 2080 resolution in a productivity-friendly 3:2 aspect ratio. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and UI interactions, along with HDR peak brightness up to 1,600 nits—making it perfectly usable even under bright sunlight.
Color reproduction is excellent, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut with high accuracy. Creators working on photo editing, graphic design, or video projects will appreciate its vivid yet precise output. The screen also incorporates TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light and flicker-free viewing, alongside 4320Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort. HONOR adds an anti-reflective nano-coating to further minimize glare, which makes the panel both beautiful and practical.
Performance
Under the hood, the MagicBook Art 14 (2025) runs on Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors, with the top variant featuring the Core Ultra 7 255H. Paired with 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM (Soldered) and a 1TB SSD, this machine is built for demanding multitasking and creative workloads.
In benchmarks, the tests show strong results: Cinebench R24 multi-core scores around 14,000 points, and SSD read/write speeds surpassing 7,000 MB/s and 6,000 MB/s respectively. In real-world use, the laptop handles heavy office tasks, photo editing, and even 4K video editing smoothly. Intel’s integrated Arc graphics are capable enough for light gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads, though this is not a gaming-focused machine.
Thermals are reasonably well-managed for such a slim profile, but like most ultrathin laptops, extended high-load tasks may trigger some throttling. Casual users and creative professionals working on portable workflows will find it more than adequate, while those needing sustained workstation-level performance may want a thicker laptop.
Touching over to the gaming, the MagicBook Art 14 is gaming capable over low mix with medium or all the way medium settings thanks to the inclusion of the integrated Intel Arc 140T GPU which can allocate up to 16GB of shared memory. Games like Genshin Impact will run all the way at 60FPS, while slightly intensive games like Cyberpunk 2077 will hover about 45FPS average. So in other words, technically speaking as long you dont over ultra settings and only kept games that you are playing within expectation, like MOBA or action genre, it works quite ok.
Battery Life
Battery life is always a concern with slim notebooks, but the MagicBook Art 14 performs decently. Its 60Wh battery can last around 7–9 hours for light productivity tasks like browsing, writing, and video calls. Under heavier creative workloads, expect 4–6 hours, which is still acceptable considering the performance on tap.
Charging is fast: HONOR claims 46% charge in just 30 minutes, with a full charge taking about 95 minutes. This makes the laptop easy to top up during a quick coffee break or between meetings.
User Experience
Typing on the MagicBook Art 14 is comfortable thanks to its well-spaced keys, 1.5mm travel, and solid tactile feedback. The backlit keyboard feels premium, and the large multi-touch touchpad is smooth and highly responsive. A fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button provides quick, secure login.
The detachable webcam is both practical and a conversation starter. When not needed, it can be docked to preserve the laptop’s sleek lines. During video calls, the quality is sharp, and the three-microphone array ensures clear audio. For media consumption, the six-speaker system (two tweeters and four subwoofers) produces surprisingly rich sound for such a slim device.
HONOR also integrates its ecosystem features here with HONOR PC Manager, enabling seamless file sharing and multi-device collaboration with HONOR smartphones and tablets. It’s a nice bonus for users already invested in the brand, especially with the HONOR Magic series smartphones and tablets.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Pros:
- Exceptionally slim and lightweight design
- Brilliant OLED display with 3:2 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh, and high brightness
- Clever detachable webcam with privacy benefits
- Strong performance for creative workflows
- Generous port selection compared to many rivals
- Fast charging and respectable battery life
- Premium materials and build quality
Cons:
- Performance may throttle under sustained heavy loads
- Not ideal for heavy gaming or very GPU-intensive tasks
- Battery drains quickly during demanding creative use
- Limited upgrade options (RAM is soldered)
- Premium price tag compared to rivals
Verdict & Conclusion
The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 (2025) is an ambitious and well-executed ultraportable laptop. It manages to combine premium design, a best-in-class OLED display, and solid performance in a package that weighs barely over a kilogram. While it may not replace a full-fledged workstation for professionals in 3D rendering or advanced gaming, it is an excellent choice for creative users, professionals, and students who need portability without sacrificing display quality and performance.
Priced at RM 5,999 in Malaysia, the MagicBook Art 14 sits firmly in the premium bracket. But for those who value design, display, and portability as much as raw performance, this machine makes a strong case as one of the most compelling ultrabooks of 2025.