Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
83 Overall Score
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HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
HP
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
85 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
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
Performance 6
Portability 5
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage capacity 2
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
95 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
All nine verified reviews give this renewed laptop 5 stars, with users consistently praising its near-mint condition, performance, and value. Many were initially skeptical of buying renewed but were delighted to find the device looked and worked like new. The seller's responsiveness and fast shipping were also highlighted.
Pros
- like-new condition
- great performance for price
- smooth setup with genuine Windows 11
- responsive seller
- fast shipping
Cons
- charger not original (1 mention)
Condition 8
Value for money 5
Seller communication 3
Performance 4
Setup and software 4
Portability 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i5 1135G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | โ | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | โ | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe |
| 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 | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | โ |
| Panel | IPS★ | โ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | โ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | โ |
| USB Ports | 0★ | โ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | โ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | โ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | โ |
| Ethernet | No | โ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | โ |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | โ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
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 EliteBook 14" 840 G8, Core i5-1135G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (66th percentile)
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average cpu (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.