Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
HP ProBook 14" 4 G1a 2025, Ryzen 5 220, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Pike Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its speed, lightweight design, and excellent battery life, making it a strong upgrade from older models. Users highlight its performance in photo and video editing, quiet operation, and improved keyboard. Some concerns include limited storage options and the high cost of Apple's SSD upgrades, but most find the overall value compelling.
Pros
- Fast performance for photo and video editing
- Lightweight and highly portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Quiet operation with no fan noise
- Improved keyboard feel
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- High cost of Apple SSD upgrades
- Only two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports
- Sky Blue color barely distinguishable from silver
- macOS can be user-unfriendly with non-transparent controls
HP ProBook 14" 4 G1a 2025, Ryzen 5 220, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Pike Silver
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Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | HP ProBook 14" 4 G1a | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | AMD Ryzen 5 220 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 740M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 62.5% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.40 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 56 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
HP ProBook 14" 4 G1a 2025, Ryzen 5 220, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Pike Silver
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
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HP ProBook 14" 4 G1a 2025, Ryzen 5 220, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Pike Silver
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.