Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
44.5Performance57.1
29.8Display41.5
66.7Battery77.3
88Portability33.3
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)6 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) scores 53.5 against 53.4 for HP OMEN 16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 33
- 56% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 25.4 mm
- 49% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.43 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 67
- 557% higher charging: 230 W vs 35 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz+175% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB+50% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 27% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 83 Wh+58% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 230 W+557% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+49% | 2.43 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+56% | 25.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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