Apple MacBook Air 11-inch
Score: 73/100
HP 14-dq0040nr
Score: 58/100Rankings
The 2014 11.6-inch MacBook Air is an ultra-light ultraportable with solid battery life and fast SSD performance, but its low-resolution screen, limited ports and non-upgradable components make it less suitable for demanding modern use.
A budget-friendly 14-inch ultrabook with solid battery life and a lightweight chassis, suited for basic web browsing, document work and video calls, but hampered by limited RAM, storage and a low-resolution screen.
| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.08 kgbest | 1.452 kg |
9 hours | 11.3 hoursbest | |
11.6 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 17.3 mmbest | 18 mm |
— | 220 nitsbest | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 11.3 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.08 kg | 1.452 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 17.3 mm | 18 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4260U | Intel Celeron N4020 |
Graphics Type | Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 11.6 inches | 14 inches |
Resolution | 1366 × 768 | 1366x768 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT LCD | LED-backlit, anti-glare |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praised its refined design, portability and battery life, while noting the low-resolution display and lack of upgradeability as drawbacks.
Users appreciate the feather-light chassis and long battery, but criticize the small, low-res screen and inability to upgrade RAM or storage.
Professional reviewers praise its value, battery life and portability, while criticizing the limited RAM, storage and outdated low-resolution display.
Users love the portability and all-day battery, but many report sluggish performance with multiple tabs, insufficient storage and a grainy screen.
“Exceptional portability at 2.38 lbs; Long real-world battery life of 7-9 hours.”
“RAM and storage are soldered, preventing upgrades; Low-resolution 1366×768 display on an 11.6-inch screen.”
“Silent operation with no fan under light loads.”
