Apple MacBook Pro A1989
Score: 79/100
HP 14 Ultralight
Score: 73/100Rankings
The 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 offers exceptional performance, battery life and a vibrant Retina display, but its limited ports and fixed memory/storage keep it from being a universal powerhouse.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
20 hoursbest | 11.5 hours | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.17 kgbest | 1.471 kg |
— | 2,400 MHzbest | |
— | 250 nitsbest | |
2 countbest | 1 count |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Apple M1 | Intel Celeron N4120 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
Storage Type | PCIe | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Display(1) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 14.0 inches |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 20 hours | 11.5 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.17 kg | 1.471 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 212.3 mm | 18 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
USB‑C Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers lauded the M1's groundbreaking performance, outstanding battery endurance and silent fanless design, while noting the limited port selection and fixed 8 GB RAM as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the all-day battery and quiet operation, but many complain about the tight 8 GB RAM, low-resolution camera and need for dongles.
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.
“Battery lasts all day - I don't even carry a charger anymore.”
“It replaced my desktop. I run Final Cut Pro, Chrome with 50 tabs, and Slack - no lag.”
“So quiet. I forgot laptops could be this peaceful.”
