Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
44.3Performancespec-based46.9
—Graphicschip58.1
29.8Displayspec-based38.4
66.7Batteryspec-based77.3
88Portabilityspec-based55.2
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 53.6 for HP Spectre x360 16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- 43% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 19.8 mm
- 36% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,026 vs 2,426
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- 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
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 58% higher capacity: 83 Wh vs 53 Wh
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) | 3,026+25%Top 20% | 2,426Bottom 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,034Bottom 33% | 12,896+7%Bottom 43% |
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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