HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA vs Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA 2020, Celeron N4000, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Brilliant Black
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA 2020, Celeron N4000, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Brilliant Black
This laptop gets mixed reviews. Many users appreciate its lightweight design, affordable price, and decent performance for basic tasks like schoolwork and web browsing. However, significant complaints about slow performance, poor graphics, and hardware failures after just a couple of weeks are common. The sound quality and microphone issues are also notable downsides. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly option for light use, but not recommended for gaming or demanding workloads.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Affordable price point
- Easy setup process
- Decent for basic school and work tasks
- Good battery life for light use
Cons
- Slow performance and lag
- Poor graphics unsuitable for gaming
- Hardware failures after short use
- Bad sound quality
- Microphone and driver issues
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users appreciate the fast M4 processor, long battery life, and lightweight design, though some note limited storage and only two Thunderbolt ports as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a powerful and reliable upgrade from older models.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Long battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful screen and display
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
- Expensive storage upgrade from Apple
- Requires dongle for more ports
Scores
Specifications
| HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Celeron N | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 1.1 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | — | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | — | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.44 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 10 Home in S Mode | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Stream 14" 9MV74UA#ABA 2020, Celeron N4000, 4GB, 64GB eMMC, Brilliant Black
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average port selection (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 26 specs.