Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs HP Stream 14" HD BrightView
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
HP Stream 14" HD BrightView 2024, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC, Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users appreciate the fast M4 processor, long battery life, and lightweight design, though some note limited storage and only two Thunderbolt ports as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a powerful and reliable upgrade from older models.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Long battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful screen and display
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
- Expensive storage upgrade from Apple
- Requires dongle for more ports
HP Stream 14" HD BrightView 2024, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC, Silver
The laptop receives mixed feedback: several users praise its value, lightweight design, and speed for basic tasks, but one detailed negative review highlights severe performance degradation and a critical compatibility issue with third-party RAM upgrades that voids the warranty. A few users also note missing accessories like a charger and the inability to support dual monitors. Overall, the product seems adequate for simple use but risky for those needing reliability or specific features.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Fast speed for basic tasks
- Top-notch build quality
- Easy to carry
Cons
- Severe performance degradation over time
- Third-party RAM upgrade compatibility issues
- Warranty voided by third-party modifications
- Missing charger in some units
- No dual monitor support
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | HP Stream 14" HD BrightView | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Celeron |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 1.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | Liquid Retina |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.47 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 S |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
HP Stream 14" HD BrightView 2024, Intel N150, 16GB, 128GB eMMC, Silver
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 28 specs.