Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch
Score: 78/100
HP UltraBook
Score: 70/100Rankings
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.
The HP Ultrabook targets budget-conscious students and professionals with a lightweight chassis, long battery life and built-in Microsoft 365/Copilot, but its low-resolution screen, modest CPU and limited storage keep it in the entry-level tier.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.57 kg | 1.41 kgbest |
9 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
128 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 mm | 17.8 mmbest |
— | 250 nitsbest | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 12 hours |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
SSD Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.57 kg | 1.41 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 18 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4258U | Intel N150 |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Graphics 5100 | Integrated |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 14 inches |
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366x768 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit IPS Retina | LED |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.4 |
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reviewers praised the Retina screen, build quality and battery life, while noting the lack of upgradeability and outdated connectivity as drawbacks.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 see it as an entry-level productivity device with solid battery and AI integration, but criticize the dim low-res screen and limited performance.
Everyday users appreciate the light weight, long battery and AI features, while noting the screen is too dim/low-res and the device feels sluggish with limited RAM.
“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.”
