Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
44.5Performance46.9
29.8Display38.4
66.7Battery77.3
88Portability55.2
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)7 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) scores 53.5 against 53 for HP Spectre x360 16 (2024). 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 55
- 43% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 19.8 mm
- 36% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,426
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 67
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 186% higher charging: 100 W vs 35 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+26%Top 22% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 27% | 12,896+7%Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 83 Wh+58% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 100 W+186% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+36% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+43% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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