Apple MacBook Air MQD42
Score: 75/100
HP Chromebook 14
Score: 59/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 hours | 14 hoursbest | |
8 GBbest | 4 GB | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.343 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 i5-5350U | Intel Celeron N4120 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 6000 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Memory & Storage(4) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
RAM Speed (MHz) | 1600 MHz | 4266 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS Sierra | Chrome OS |
Keyboard & Input(1) | ||
Backlit Keyboard | true | false |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 14.0 inches |
Display Resolution | 1440x900 | 1366x768 |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 12 hours | 14 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.3426 kg | 1.47 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 2.8 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).
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 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 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.”
