Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
HP ProBook 16" 460 G11 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 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 16" 460 G11 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Pike Silver
The HP ProBook 460 G11 receives mixed feedback. While some users praise its speed, build quality, and large screen, others report serious issues like loose keyboard keys and network drops with a docking station. The sample is small, so results should be interpreted cautiously.
Pros
- Fast performance with 32GB RAM
- Large 16-inch screen
- Good build quality
- Touch screen option
- Easy setup
Cons
- Loose keyboard keys on arrival
- Network drops with docking station
- No quality inspection before shipping
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | HP ProBook 16" 460 G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | 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" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | 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★ | 1.75 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 (27th percentile)
HP ProBook 16" 460 G11 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Pike Silver
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
- Below average reliability (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
No current pricing available
HP ProBook 16" 460 G11 2024, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Pike Silver
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
