Apple MacBook Air 2020 13-inch
Score: 78/100
HP 14-dq0040nr
Score: 58/100Rankings
The 2020 MacBook Air offers a premium build, excellent Retina display, and all-day battery life in a fanless, ultra-light chassis, but its entry-level i3 processor and lack of upgradability limit performance for power users.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hours | 12.5 hoursbest | |
8 GBbest | 4 GB | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.452 kg |
3,733 MHzbest | 2,400 MHz | |
400 nitsbest | 220 nits | |
2 countbest | 1 count |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 | Intel Celeron N4020 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Memory & Storage(4) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 3733 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Catalina 10.15 | 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) | 12 hours | 12.5 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.452 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 231 mm | 18.0 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praised the refined design, Magic Keyboard, and improved performance over earlier Intel models, but cautioned that the entry-level i3 processor makes it a marginal upgrade and recommend opting for an i5 or the newer M1 version for better value.
Everyday users love the Air's portability, excellent keyboard, and vivid display, but repeatedly complain about the sluggish i3 CPU, low-resolution webcam, and the inability to upgrade memory or get Wi-Fi 6, making it feel dated for power users.
“Perfect for school and writing - lightweight and lasts all day.”
“The i3 is too slow when I have more than 10 Chrome tabs open.”
“Webcam is terrible in low light - looks grainy on Zoom.”
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.
