Apple MacBook Pro MPXQ2
Score: 70/100
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-inch MacBook Pro Retina delivers a sharp display and solid performance, but its non-upgradable internals and limited ports keep it from feeling future-proof.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10 hours | 11.5 hoursbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 14 inchesbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.36 kgbest | 1.471 kg |
1,600 MHz | 2,400 MHzbest | |
300 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i5 | Intel Celeron N4120 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
Memory & Storage(3) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 1600 MHz | 2400 MHz |
Storage Type | PCIe | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | OS X Mavericks | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Display(3) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 14.0 inches |
Display Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366x768 |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 250 nits |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 10 hours | 11.5 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.36 kg | 1.471 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 212.3 mm | 18 mm |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 5 |
Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.4 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers lauded the Retina display, trackpad, and battery life, while criticizing the premium price, limited connectivity and lack of newer features like USB-C.
Users praise the stunning screen and battery endurance, but note fan noise and the inability to upgrade RAM or storage.
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.
“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.”
