Between the EliteBook X G1i and MacBook Air 13 M4, the EliteBook X G1i comes out ahead in storage / ram, while the MacBook Air 13 M4 wins on cpu cores / weight. Overall, the EliteBook X G1i scores 63.1 and the MacBook Air 13 M4 scores 52.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EliteBook X G1i is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EliteBook X G1i if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, ram, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the MacBook Air 13 M4 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are cpu cores, weight.
Both ship with comparable thunderbolt ports, backlit keyboard, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the EliteBook X G1i is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - EliteBook X G1i wins
- ▲Storage — 300.00% more. 1024 GB vs 256 GB.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Battery — 28.30% more. 68 Wh vs 53 Wh.
- ▲Claimed battery life — 11.11% more. 20 h vs 18 h.
- ▲Screen size — 2.94% more. 14 " vs 13.6 ".
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Why Apple - MacBook Air 13 M4 wins
- ▲CPU cores — 25.00% more. 10 vs 8.
- ▲Weight — 0.06 kg less. 1.24 vs 1.3.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Apple - MacBook Air 13 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.24 kglead |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 11.3 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | true | true |
Display
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Apple - MacBook Air 13 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 "lead | 13.6 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Apple - MacBook Air 13 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Apple M4 |
| CPU cores | 8 | 10lead |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc 140V | Apple M4 10-core GPU |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 256 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | HP - EliteBook X G1i | Apple - MacBook Air 13 M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 68 Whlead | 53 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 20 hlead | 18 h |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, EliteBook X G1i or MacBook Air 13 M4?+
EliteBook X G1i claims up to 20 hours — 20h vs 18h.
Which is lighter, EliteBook X G1i or MacBook Air 13 M4?+
MacBook Air 13 M4 is lighter at 1.24 kg vs 1.3 kg.
Which has more RAM, EliteBook X G1i or MacBook Air 13 M4?+
EliteBook X G1i offers 32GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, EliteBook X G1i or MacBook Air 13 M4?+
EliteBook X G1i has an OLED display; MacBook Air 13 M4 uses IPS.
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