Apple MacBook Air 2019 13-inch
Score: 75/100
HP 15-inch Business
Score: 72/100Rankings
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 15.6" Business Laptop pairs a 13th-gen i3 CPU, 32 GB RAM and a Full HD IPS screen, targeting students and small-business users who need solid productivity and connectivity. Its bulk, integrated graphics and modest webcam keep it from premium tiers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
13 hoursbest | 10 hours | |
8 GB | 32 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 15.6 inchesbest | |
128 GB | 1,120 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.25 kgbest | 2.722 kg |
2,133 MHz | 3,200 MHzbest | |
400 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
2 countbest | 1 count |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-8210Y | Intel Core i3-1315U |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel UHD Graphics 617 | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory & Storage(4) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 2133 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 1120 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Mojave | Windows 11 Pro |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
Display Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 250 nits |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 13 hours | 10 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.25 kg | 2.722 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 15.5 mm | 239.3 mm |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.3 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years |
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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.
“13th Gen i3 CPU provides strong performance for everyday tasks.”
“Full HD IPS display with anti-glare is great for work.”
“Battery lasts all day, up to 10 h.”
Reviewers see it as a strong value in the business segment, highlighting the newer CPU, display and connectivity, while noting the integrated graphics and bulk as trade-offs.
Users appreciate the smooth everyday performance and Office access, but mention the basic webcam, weight and occasional heat throttling.
