Apple MacBook Air 11-inch
Score: 73/100
HP UltraBook
Score: 70/100Rankings
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.
The HP Ultrabook targets budget-conscious students and professionals with a lightweight chassis, long battery life and built-in Microsoft 365/Copilot, but its low-resolution screen, modest CPU and limited storage keep it in the entry-level tier.
| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.08 kgbest | 1.41 kg |
9 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
11.6 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 17.3 mmbest | 17.8 mm |
— | 250 nitsbest | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | Apple MacBook Air 11-inch | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 12 hours |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.08 kg | 1.41 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 17.3 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4260U | Intel N150 |
Graphics Type | Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Integrated |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 11.6 inches | 14 inches |
Resolution | 1366 × 768 | 1366x768 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit glossy widescreen TFT LCD | LED |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.4 |
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 see it as an entry-level productivity device with solid battery and AI integration, but criticize the dim low-res screen and limited performance.
Everyday users appreciate the light weight, long battery and AI features, while noting the screen is too dim/low-res and the device feels sluggish with limited RAM.
“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.”
