MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Envy x360 14 (2024)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 outperforms the HP Envy x360 in GPU class with its 10-core M2 GPU versus Intel’s 4-core iGPU, and runs fanless under sustained loads due to 20W PL1 vs 23W PL1 thermal throttling. Buy the MacBook Pro if you edit 4K video in Final Cut Pro — its 16GB unified RAM and 512GB SSD handle multi-track timelines without lag, and its 17-hour battery lasts longer than the Envy’s 11-hour real-world use. Choose the HP Envy x360 if you need a 360-degree hinge for drawing with an active pen or running Windows-only apps like AutoCAD, supported by its Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4 for external GPUs. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 3299, the HP wins on value because it offers 15% more ports and a 2-in-1 design for half the price difference; in India at ₹94900 vs ₹79990, the HP wins on value because it delivers 16% lower cost for comparable RAM/storage with convertible flexibility.