Apple MacBook Pro 2015 13-inch
Score: 69/100
HP 14 Ultralight
Score: 73/100Rankings
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.
The 13.3-inch MacBook Pro Retina (Late 2013) delivers a stunning Retina screen, solid build quality, and fast SSD performance, but its aging dual-core i5, limited ports and non-upgradeable components make it less competitive in 2026.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 hours | 11.5 hoursbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
128 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.57 kg | 1.471 kgbest |
1,600 MHz | 2,400 MHzbest | |
— | 250 nitsbest | |
— | 1 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5-4278U | Intel Celeron N4120 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris 5100 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Memory & Storage(3) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 1600 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe SSD | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | OS X Mavericks | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Display(2) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 14.0 inches |
Display Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1366x768 |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 11.5 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.57 kg | 1.471 kg |
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).
Professional reviewers such as The Verge and CNET praised the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro for its stunning display, excellent battery life, and the introduction of the Force Touch trackpad, while noting the limited port selection and aging hardware.
Everyday users commend the crisp Retina screen, long battery endurance, and snappy SSD, but repeatedly express frustration over the lack of upgradeability and the need for adapters due to the sparse port lineup.
“best-in-class trackpad”
“a solid upgrade over the 2”
“Good for schoolwork, but don't expect it to do anything fast. The 4GB RAM version is too slow-get the 8GB or 16GB if you can.”
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.
