Apple MacBook Air 2020 13-inch
Score: 78/100
HP 15-inch Business
Score: 72/100Rankings
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 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hoursbest | 10 hours | |
8 GB | 32 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 15.6 inchesbest | |
256 GB | 1,120 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 2.722 kg |
3,733 MHzbest | 3,200 MHz | |
400 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
2 countbest | 1 count |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 | Intel Core i3-1315U |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory & Storage(4) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 3733 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 1120 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Catalina 10.15 | 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) | 12 hours | 10 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 2.722 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 231 mm | 239.3 mm |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years |
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.”
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.
