Apple MacBook Air 2019 13-inch
Score: 75/100
HP 14-dq0040nr
Score: 58/100Rankings
The 2019 MacBook Air offers a premium Retina display, Touch ID, and all-day battery life in a fanless, ultra-light chassis, but its low-power Y-series processor and limited ports keep it from matching higher-end ultrabooks.
The HP 14-dq0040nr is a budget-friendly 14" notebook aimed at basic tasks, offering long battery life and a lightweight chassis. Its modest CPU, limited RAM and eMMC storage keep performance low, and the HD display lacks sharpness, making it best for students and casual users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
13 hoursbest | 12.5 hours | |
8 GBbest | 4 GB | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
128 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.25 kgbest | 1.452 kg |
2,133 MHz | 2,400 MHzbest | |
400 nitsbest | 220 nits | |
2 countbest | 1 count |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-8210Y | Intel Celeron N4020 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Memory & Storage(4) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 2133 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Mojave | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 14.0 inches |
Display Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1366 x 768 |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 220 nits |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 13 hours | 12.5 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.25 kg | 1.452 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 15.5 mm | 18.0 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
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Professional reviewers note that the 2019 MacBook Air delivers a premium design, excellent Retina display, and solid battery life, but its low-power Y-series processor makes it slower than many Windows ultrabooks and the 13-inch MacBook Pro. They commend the fanless silent operation, Touch ID, and T2 chip, while highlighting the limited ports and keyboard concerns as drawbacks for power users.
Everyday users love the MacBook Air's build quality, vibrant Retina screen, comfortable trackpad, and all-day battery life, finding it ideal for school and general productivity. Common complaints focus on the low-resolution webcam, keyboard reliability, limited port selection, and occasional sluggishness under heavier workloads.
“Perfect for online classes and Zoom meetings.”
“Battery lasts all day - I don't need to carry a charger.”
Professional reviewers see it as a solid value for entry-level users, praising battery life and portability while noting limited RAM, storage and a low-resolution screen.
Users love the portability and all-day battery, but are frustrated by sluggish performance, limited storage and the lack of a backlit keyboard.
