Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs HP Victus 15.6"
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
HP Victus 15.6", Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Mica 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 Victus 15.6", Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Mica Silver
The majority of verified reviews praise this laptop for its smooth gaming performance, good audio and display quality, and solid value for the price. Some users note that the battery lasts well and the laptop handles demanding software like Unity and Blender without issues. However, a few reviewers mention heat under heavy load, a wobbly screen, and a single NVMe slot that limits easy storage expansion. One reviewer also flagged a listing inaccuracy regarding the dedicated GPU.
Pros
- Smooth gaming performance
- Good audio and display quality
- Great value for the price
- Long battery life
- Handles demanding software well
Cons
- Heats up under heavy load
- Screen wobbles slightly
- Only one NVMe slot limits expansion
- Inaccurate GPU listing on some units
- Keyboard keys feel thin
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | HP Victus 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 2.20 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 Victus 15.6", Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Mica Silver
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gpu (76th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average ram (21st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average portability (34th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
No current pricing available
HP Victus 15.6", Ryzen 5 7535HS, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 2050, Mica Silver
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
