HP EliteBook 840 G10 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
Verdict: MacBook Air M4 13 wins on performance, battery, and design with 18-hour endurance cited by Notebookcheck and 1,800+ Geekbench single-core scores. HP EliteBook 840 G10 provides better port selection and Windows compatibility for enterprise environments but trails by 30% in sustained CPU tasks per Tom's Hardware benchmarks. The 0.2 lb weight difference and fanless design make the MacBook noticeably more portable for daily carry.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
HP EliteBook 840 G10: 6.5/10
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HP EliteBook 840 G10 | Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1355U | Apple M4 |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 | 16GB unified |
| Display | 14-inch FHD IPS | 13.6-inch Liquid Retina |
| Weight | 2.9 lbs | 2.7 lbs |
HP EliteBook 840 G10
What works
- MIL-STD-810H durability rating
- Full-size ports including HDMI and USB-A
- Spill-resistant keyboard with good travel
What doesn't
- Only 8-10 hours battery in mixed use
- Integrated Intel graphics limit creative workloads
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4
What works
- Up to 18 hours battery life in real-world tests
- Fanless silent operation under load
- Excellent single-core performance at 1,800+ Geekbench 6
What doesn't
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
- No HDMI or SD card reader built-in
Bottom line
Our pick: Apple MacBook Air 13 M4.
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