Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
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
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
The HP EliteBook 840 G8 receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its performance for casual work and light gaming, noting it's light and robust, but others report overheating issues and a failed unit within 30 days. A major complaint is a delivery problem where the laptop never arrived, with poor customer service. The webcam shutter caused confusion for one user, but the overall build and display are appreciated.
Pros
- Light and robust build
- Good for casual work and light gaming
- Physical webcam shutter
- Bright anti-glare display
- Fast Intel Core i7 processor
Cons
- Overheating issues
- Failed within 30 days
- Delivery problems
- Poor customer service
- Refurbished unit not fully wiped
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core i7 1185G7 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 4 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 72% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.0b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.31 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | 53 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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)
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 2021, Core i7-1185G7, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.