Apple MacBook Air MQD42
Score: 75/100
HP 14 Ultralight
Score: 73/100Rankings
The 2017 13-inch MacBook Air delivers excellent portability and battery life, but its low-resolution display and legacy ports make it feel dated for today's workflows.
The HP Newest 14" Ultral Light Laptop offers a lightweight chassis, decent battery life, and a Microsoft 365 subscription, targeting students and budget-conscious users. Its performance is limited by an eMMC drive and a low-resolution TN screen, making it unsuitable for demanding workloads.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hoursbest | 11.5 hours | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.343 kgbest | 1.471 kg |
1,600 MHz | 2,400 MHzbest | |
— | 250 nitsbest | |
— | 1 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-5350U | Intel Celeron N4120 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 6000 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Memory & Storage(3) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 1600 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Sierra | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 14.0 inches |
Display Resolution | 1440x900 | 1366x768 |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 12 hours | 11.5 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.3426 kg | 1.471 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 2.8 mm | 18 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.4 |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 0.25 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praised its low cost, long battery, and solid build, while consistently pointing out the dated non-Retina screen and limited port selection.
Users love the portability and battery endurance, but many are frustrated by the blurry screen and lack of USB-C.
Professional reviewers acknowledge the attractive price and Microsoft 365 inclusion, but caution that the Celeron N4120 and eMMC storage restrict it to very light tasks, recommending at least 8 GB RAM for acceptable performance.
Everyday users praise portability, long battery life, and the included Office subscription, while noting sluggishness with many tabs, quickly filled eMMC storage, dim low-resolution screen, and occasional overheating.
“Still runs macOS smoothly for basic tasks even in 2026.”
“The screen looks blurry compared to my iPhone or iPad.”
“Battery lasts all day - I use it for classes and writing.”
