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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1 vs HP 15s-fq5016nia (Core i5-1235U)

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1

  • 1,290 g.
  • 13.3 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Apple M1 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
KSh 93,000Out of Stock
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HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 1,690 g.
  • 15.6 inch screen.
  • Intel Core i5-1235U processor.
  • Storage: PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 95,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch if you want a larger 49.9 Wh battery, a brighter display (400 nits) and a higher 2560 × 1600 screen resolution. Choose the HP 15s-fq5016nia if you want more storage (512 GB), a larger 15.6-inch screen and 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.

Weight

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
1.29 kg
HP 15s-fq5016nia
1.69 kg

Display

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
13.3 inch screen
HP 15s-fq5016nia
15.6 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
Apple M1 processor
HP 15s-fq5016nia
Intel Core i5-1235U processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
SSD
HP 15s-fq5016nia
PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD

Stored energy

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch
49.9 Wh of stored energy
HP 15s-fq5016nia
41 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

  • Larger battery: 49.9 Wh (vs 41 Wh).
  • Brighter display: up to 400 nits (vs 250).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2560 × 1600 (vs 1366 × 768).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.0 (vs 4.2).
  • Lighter: 1.29 kg (vs 1.69 kg).

HP 15s-fq5016nia

  • More storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB).
  • Larger 15.6-inch screen (vs 13.3-inch).
  • 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.
  • HDMI 1.4b.
  • Newer model: released in 2022 (vs 2020).
  • HDMI output.

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PriorityApple MacBook Air 13-inchHP 15s-fq5016nia
PerformanceApple M1 processor, Apple 7-core GPU graphicsIntel Core i5-1235U processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics
Storage256 GB storage512 GB storage
Display13.3-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 227 ppi15.6-inch LCD display
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours per charge3-cell, 41 Wh lithium-ion
Weight1.29 kg1.69 kg
SoftwaremacOSFreeDOS 3.0

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandAppleHP
ModelMacBook Air (M1, 2020)HP 15s-fq5016nia (6G3P5EA)
Announced20202022
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorGold, Silver, Space GrayJet black

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions30.41 × 21.24 × 0.41–1.61 cm358.5 × 242 × 17.9 mm
Weight1.29 kg1.69 kg
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosureTextured mesh-knit finish

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size13.3 inches15.6 inches
Display TypeRetina IPS, LED-backlitLCD; micro-edge, anti-glare
Resolution2560 × 16001366 × 768
Refresh Rate60Hz—
Brightness400 nits250 nits
TouchscreenNo—
Display Features227 ppi, Wide color (P3), True Tone45% NTSC; micro-edge; anti-glare

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorApple M1Intel Core i5-1235U
CPU8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)10 cores, 12 threads, up to 4.4GHz
GPUApple 7-core GPUIntel Iris Xe Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeUnified memoryDDR4-3200; 8 GB factory configuration uses 2 × 4 GB
Storage TypeSSDPCIe NVMe M.2 SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM8GB8GB
Storage256GB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery49.9Wh lithium-polymer3-cell, 41 Wh lithium-ion
Battery LifeUp to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback—
ChargingUSB-C charging—
Power Adapter30W USB-C Power Adapter45 W HP Smart AC adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemmacOSFreeDOS 3.0

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Realtek RTL8821CE-M Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 1×1; MU-MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 4.2
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Webcam720p FaceTime HD cameraHP True Vision 720p HD camera with temporal noise reduction
SpeakersStereo speakersDual speakers
MicrophonesThree-mic array with directional beamformingDual digital microphone array
Audio FeaturesWide stereo sound, Dolby Atmos playback—

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardFull-size jet-black keyboard with numeric keypad
Keyboard BacklightYes—
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesHP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support
Fingerprint ReaderTouch ID—
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-ANo2 × USB-A 5 Gbps
USB-C2 × USB-C ports1 × USB-C 5 Gbps, data only; no charging or external display output
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)No; USB-C 5 Gbps data-only port
HDMINo built-in HDMI; adapter supportedHDMI 1.4b
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over USB-CNo DisplayPort output through USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNoMulti-format SD card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Other PortsNoneHP AC smart-pin input

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityTouch IDFirmware TPM
CoolingFanless passive cooling—
Special Features16-core Neural Engine; supports one external display up to 6K at 60Hz—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1HP 15s-fq5016nia, Core i5-1235U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopMacbook Air 13-inch M1HP 15s-fq5016nia
Charging CableUSB-C charge cable, 2 m—

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Choose HP 15s-fq5016nia for more storage and Intel Iris Xe graphics; Apple MacBook Air 13-inch offers a larger battery and Apple 7-core graphics.

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In-stock alternatives

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