How do the scores compare?

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) scores 59.1/100 overall; HP OmniBook 3 16 scores 62.3/100. Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) wins 1 individual spec rows, HP OmniBook 3 16 wins 3.

What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) and the HP OmniBook 3 16?

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) advantages: Stronger battery score: 95 vs 57; Stronger portability score: 86 vs 69; 24% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.64 kg. HP OmniBook 3 16 advantages: Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44; Stronger display score: 80 vs 30; 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz; 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB; 18% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.6 ″.

Which is cheaper: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) or HP OmniBook 3 16?

HP OmniBook 3 16 launched cheaper at $1,026, versus $1,099 for the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5).

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) vs HP OmniBook 3 16

Apple

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)

$1,099

WINNER

HP OmniBook 3 16

$1,026

44Performance49.3

29.8Display80

94.7Battery57.3

85.7Portability68.8

1 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)3 spec wins — HP OmniBook 3 16

InnoReviews verdict

HP OmniBook 3 16 wins this laptop face-off, 62.3 to 59.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and performance (+5). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)

Stronger battery score: 95 vs 57
Stronger portability score: 86 vs 69
24% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.64 kg

Reasons to pick the HP OmniBook 3 16

Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
Stronger display score: 80 vs 30
300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
18% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.6 ″

Display

Display comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)	HP OmniBook 3 16
Screen size	13.6 ″	16 ″+18%
Panel type	Liquid Retina IPS LCD	—
Resolution	2560x1664	2560 x 1600
Refresh rate	60 Hz	240 Hz+300%
Peak brightness	500 nits	—

Performance

Performance comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)	HP OmniBook 3 16
Processor	Apple M5 (10-core)	AMD Ryzen 7 H 255
Graphics	Apple M5 (10-core GPU)	—
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Storage	512 GB	1,024 GB+100%
Storage type	—	SSD

Battery

Battery comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)	HP OmniBook 3 16
Capacity	—	68 Wh
Web browsing endurance	18 h	—

Design

Design comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)	HP OmniBook 3 16
Weight	1.24 kg+24%	1.64 kg
Material	Recycled Aluminum	—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)	HP OmniBook 3 16
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	—
Biometrics	Touch ID	—

Software

Software comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5) versus HP OmniBook 3 16
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)	HP OmniBook 3 16
Operating system	macOS	—

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