Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
Users are overwhelmingly pleased with this refurbished MacBook Air, noting its near-mint physical condition, smooth performance for everyday tasks, and excellent value compared to buying new. A few minor issues are mentioned, such as a slightly worn charger or an occasional screen glitch, but these are seen as negligible trade-offs for the price. One verified buyer reported a serious activation lock issue with the previous owner's Apple ID, though others dismissed this as user error.
Pros
- Near-mint physical condition
- Smooth performance for everyday tasks
- Excellent value for the price
- Good battery health
- Bright and beautiful display
Cons
- Minor activation lock issue reported
- Charger quality may be slightly worn
- Battery life shorter than older models
- Occasional screen glitch when switching modes
- Lack of USB-A ports
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
This HP laptop impresses with its powerful 16-core Intel chip, 32GB of RAM, and stunning 3K OLED display, delivering top-tier performance for both gaming and productivity. Users praise its premium build, excellent cooling, and long battery life in eco mode, though the soldered RAM and lower-wattage RTX 5070 GPU are noted limitations. The open-box value is frequently highlighted as a major plus.
Pros
- Powerful 16-core Intel processor
- Stunning 3K OLED display
- Premium all-metal build
- Excellent cooling system
- Long battery life in eco mode
Cons
- Soldered RAM (no upgrade possible)
- Underpowered RTX 5070 GPU (75W max)
- Short battery life in normal mode
- Only two USB-A ports on right side
- Premium price without discount
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz | HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.63 kg |
| Battery | 30 Wh | 71 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Core i5 1.6GHz Space Gray 2019
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.