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.