Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs HP EliteBook 14" 840 G3
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
83 Overall Score
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HP EliteBook 14" 840 G3 2015, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver
HP
28 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
85 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
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
Performance 6
Portability 5
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage capacity 2
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G3 2015, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver
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Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | HP EliteBook 14" 840 G3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | i5-6300U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | No | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.77 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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 G3 2015, Core i5-6300U, 8GB, 128GB SSD, Silver
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong portability (71st percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.