Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch
Score: 78/100
HP 14-dq0040nr
Score: 58/100Rankings
The 2013 13.3-inch MacBook Pro offers a stunning Retina display, solid performance and good battery life in a lightweight chassis, but its non-upgradable memory, modest graphics and aging OS support limit its appeal today.
A budget-friendly 14-inch ultrabook with solid battery life and a lightweight chassis, suited for basic web browsing, document work and video calls, but hampered by limited RAM, storage and a low-resolution screen.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.57 kg | 1.452 kgbest |
9 hours | 11.3 hoursbest | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
128 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 mmbest | 18 mmbest |
— | 220 nitsbest | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 11.3 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
SSD Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.57 kg | 1.452 kg |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4258U | Intel Celeron N4020 |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Graphics 5100 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 14 inches |
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366x768 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit IPS Retina | LED-backlit, anti-glare |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 4.2 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praised the Retina screen, build quality and battery life, while noting the lack of upgradeability and outdated connectivity as drawbacks.
Users love the sharp screen and portability, but many wish for more RAM and complain about fan noise under heavy use.
Professional reviewers praise its value, battery life and portability, while criticizing the limited RAM, storage and outdated low-resolution display.
Users love the portability and all-day battery, but many report sluggish performance with multiple tabs, insufficient storage and a grainy screen.
“The screen is still amazing - I use it for photo editing and it looks sharp years later.”
“Battery lasts all day with light use - perfect for students.”
“Wish I had upgraded to 16 GB RAM - 4 GB is too little now.”
