MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Envy x360 14 (2024)

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 Entry (MacBook Air 13 M4 Series) 256GB / 16GB

AED 3,999

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HP Envy x360 2-in-1 14-fc0078TU (Envy x360 14 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 4,199

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Best Battery

Envy x360 14 (2024)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Envy x360 14 (2024)

Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 Entry wins on CPU performance with its 10-core M4 (4x4.5GHz P-cores) outperforming the Intel Ultra 5 125U’s 12-core (2x4.3GHz P-cores), and its fanless design ensures silent operation under load. The MacBook Air is best for video editors needing 16GB RAM and macOS optimization for Final Cut Pro, with 12+ hours of real-world battery life from its 53.8Wh battery. The HP Envy x360 suits creatives needing a 2-in-1 touchscreen and 1TB SSD for large media libraries, plus 32GB RAM for multitasking with Adobe apps and Windows-based design tools. In UAE at AED 3999 vs AED 4199, the MacBook Air is better because it delivers longer battery life and silent cooling; in India at ₹99900 vs ₹98990, the HP wins on value because it offers double the storage and 16GB more RAM for just ₹910 extra.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (M4)

Envy x360 14 (2024)

Processor

Apple M4 10-Core 10c/10t, 4 x 4.5 GHz Apple M4 P-Core, 6 x 2.9 GHz Apple M4 E-Core, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 8 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 12c/14t, 2 x 4.3 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.6 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 2 x 2.1 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 29 W PL2 / Short Burst, 23 W PL1 / Sustained, Meteor Lake-P

Graphics

Apple M4 8-Core GPU, 15.5 W TDP

Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake), 31.0.101.5445 DCH

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 11.3 x 304.1 x 215 ( = 0.44 x 11.97 x 8.46 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 17.5 x 314 x 220 ( = 0.69 x 12.36 x 8.66 in)

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5-7500, Dual-Channel, onboard

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400 Quad-Channel, Timings: 64-52-52-120

Storage

256

1024

Battery

53.8 Wh Lithium-Polymer

59 Wh Lithium-Ion, 3-cell

Ports

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

3 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo audio jack, Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Weight

1.225 kg ( = 43.21 oz / 2.7 pounds), Power Supply: 170 g ( = 6 oz / 0.37 pounds)

1.39 kg ( = 49.03 oz / 3.06 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (M4)	Envy x360 14 (2024)	Difference
UAE	AED 3,999	AED 4,199	MacBook Air 13 (M4) saves AED 200
India	₹ 99,900	₹ 98,990	Envy x360 14 (2024) saves ₹ 910

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