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) 512GB / 16GB

AED 3,299

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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 and GPU performance with its 10-core M4 (4.5 GHz P-cores) and 8-core GPU, outperforming the Intel Ultra 5 125U’s 12-core CPU and 4-core iGPU in sustained workloads, while remaining fanless and thermally silent. Buy the MacBook Air if you edit 4K video with Final Cut Pro and need 16GB unified memory and macOS optimization for long battery life—up to 18 hours of video playback. Choose the HP Envy x360 if you need a 2-in-1 touchscreen, 512GB SSD, HDMI port for direct monitor output, and Windows compatibility for CAD or pen-based design apps using its accelerometer and gyroscope. In UAE at AED 3999 vs AED 3299, the HP wins on value because it doubles storage for just AED 700 more; in India at ₹99900 vs ₹79990, the HP wins on value because it offers 256GB extra storage and a convertible form factor for ₹20,000 less.

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

512

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 3,299	Envy x360 14 (2024) saves AED 700
India	₹ 99,900	₹ 79,990	Envy x360 14 (2024) saves ₹ 19,910

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