Huawei debuts Qingyun HM650 desktop with HarmonyOS

Huawei has introduced the Qingyun HM650, a desktop PC the company describes as the industry's first built from Chinese-made components and one of Huawei's first desktop-class systems to run HarmonyOS. Targeted at government agencies and commercial enterprises, the device combines what Huawei says are domestically sourced parts with enterprise-focused software and security features.

Hardware and performance

Processing is handled by Huawei's Kirin X90 chip, a 10-core processor that supports 20 threads and integrates a Maleoon graphics subsystem. The chip has a thermal design power of 40 watts, and Huawei uses a dual-sided cooling system to manage temperatures. Standard hardware configuration includes 16 gigabytes of RAM and a 512 gigabyte solid-state drive.

Huawei states that the Qingyun HM650 uses Chinese-made components for its processor, memory, SSD and power supply. That claim was confirmed by Zhejiang Kezheng Electronic Information Product Inspection, which verified that all parts were produced in China; the certification does not imply that Huawei itself developed every component.

Software, AI and security

The desktop ships with the commercial and enterprise edition of HarmonyOS and includes Huawei's AI assistant Xiaoyi. According to Huawei, Xiaoyi can help find information, draft documents, organize files, transcribe meeting text and produce summaries. The system also supports quick file sharing and seamless connection with other compatible Huawei devices, while some AI features require an internet connection and may need a separate subscription.

For IT administrators, Huawei provides centralized management tools, the ability to define access levels and controls over which applications employees may use. The HM650 supports two fully separated workspaces so users can switch between an internal network environment and the public internet without mixing data.

Security features grouped under Star Shield 2.0 include protections against digital fraud and AI-based detection of audio and facial tampering. The system also offers hardware encryption for internal storage, app-level permission management for file access and encrypted document transfer.

Huawei lists the Qingyun HM650 configuration with a Kirin X90 processor, 16 gigabytes of RAM and a 512 gigabyte SSD at 7,199 yuan, approximately 1,080 US dollars. Huawei's official online store shows December 1 as the start date for sales.