MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Envy x360 14 (2024)

Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 with its 10-core GPU outperforms the HP Envy x360’s 4-core Intel iGPU in graphics tasks, and its fanless design ensures silent operation under sustained loads, while the HP’s 29W PL2 thermal ceiling risks throttling. Choose the MacBook Air if you edit 4K video with Final Cut Pro — its 16GB unified memory and M3’s efficient 10.5W sustained power deliver longer battery life at 18 hours. Pick the HP Envy x360 if you need a touchscreen, 360-degree hinge, and HDMI port for presentations or drawing with a stylus — its 12-core Ultra 5 125U handles multitasking with 14 threads and quad-channel RAM. In UAE at AED 4299 vs AED 3299, the HP wins on value because it offers 30% more performance per dirham; in India at ₹104900 vs ₹79990, the HP wins on value because it delivers 33% lower cost for comparable CPU cores and dual-mode versatility.