Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 vs HP EliteBook 16" 665 G11
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
Apple
89 Overall Score
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HP EliteBook 16" 665 G11 2023, Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
HP
57 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
88 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its speed, lightweight design, and excellent battery life, making it a strong upgrade from older models. Users highlight its performance in photo and video editing, quiet operation, and improved keyboard. Some concerns include limited storage options and the high cost of Apple's SSD upgrades, but most find the overall value compelling.
Pros
- Fast performance for photo and video editing
- Lightweight and highly portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Quiet operation with no fan noise
- Improved keyboard feel
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- High cost of Apple SSD upgrades
- Only two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports
- Sky Blue color barely distinguishable from silver
- macOS can be user-unfriendly with non-transparent controls
Performance 12
Portability 8
Battery life 5
Storage 4
Keyboard 4
Display quality 4
HP EliteBook 16" 665 G11 2023, Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | HP EliteBook 16" 665 G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7735U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 680M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg★ | 1.75 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 56 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (28th percentile)
HP EliteBook 16" 665 G11 2023, Ryzen 7 PRO 7735U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
- Strong port selection (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.