Apple MacBook Air MD711
Score: 57/100
HP Chromebook 14
Score: 59/100Rankings
The HP Chromebook 14 offers strong portability and long battery life for basic web-based tasks, but its low-end processor, limited RAM, and modest display keep it in the budget segment.
The 11-inch 2013 MacBook Air offers industry-leading battery life, a lightweight chassis and fast SSD storage, but its 4 GB of RAM and low-resolution screen make it feel outdated for demanding tasks in 2026.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hours | 14 hoursbest | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
11 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
128 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.91 kgbest | 1.47 kg |
1,600 MHz | 4,266 MHzbest | |
— | 250 nitsbest | |
— | 1 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4250U | Intel Celeron N4120 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 5000 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Memory & Storage(3) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 1600 MHz | 4266 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | OS X Mavericks | Chrome OS |
Keyboard & Input(1) | ||
Backlit Keyboard | true | false |
Display(1) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 11 inches | 14.0 inches |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 12 hours | 14 hours |
Weight (kg) | 0.91 kg | 1.47 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 50.8 mm | 18 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.0 |
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 ultra-portable design, industry-leading battery life, and performance boost from the Haswell i5 and faster SSD, but noted the limited 4 GB RAM and low-resolution screen render it obsolete for primary use today.
Everyday users love its reliability for basic tasks, long battery life, and the handy SD card slot, while repeatedly complaining about the 4 GB RAM bottleneck and blurry non-Retina display.
Professional reviewers consider the HP Chromebook 14 a solid budget option with strong portability, battery life, and a clean Chrome OS experience, but they warn that the Celeron processor and limited 4 GB RAM restrict performance for anything beyond basic web tasks.
Everyday users praise the Chromebook for its instant boot, reliable webcam, and versatile ports, especially for students and casual browsing, while common complaints focus on the low-resolution screen, limited storage, RAM constraints, warmth during use, and the lack of a backlit keyboard.
“Still runs Word and email fine after 10+ years.”
“Perfect for my grandma - simple, lasts all day.”
“4GB RAM is not enough for Safari with 10+ tabs.”
