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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1 vs HP ProBook 450 G10 (Core i7-1355U)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

Compared products
01Selected 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	02 HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD 15.6 inch screen. Intel Core i7-1355U processor. Storage: PCIe NVMe SSD. 8 GB RAM in this version. Runs Windows 11 Pro. KSh 98,000Out of Stock

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HP ProBook 440 G10, Core i5-1335U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 90,000

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 7, Core Ultra 5 125U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSDKSh 90,000

HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSDKSh 88,000

Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch, A18 ProKSh 104,000

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M2KSh 104,000

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch if you want a larger 49.9 Wh battery, longer rated battery life (15 hours per charge) and 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s). Choose the HP ProBook 450 G10 if you want more storage (512 GB), a larger 15.6-inch screen and Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45.

Display

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: 13.3 inch screen
HP ProBook 450 G10: 15.6 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Apple M1 processor
HP ProBook 450 G10: Intel Core i7-1355U processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: SSD
HP ProBook 450 G10: PCIe NVMe SSD

Software

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Runs macOS
HP ProBook 450 G10: Runs Windows 11 Pro

Battery life

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch: Up to 15 hours per charge
HP ProBook 450 G10: Up to 10 hours per charge

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

Larger battery: 49.9 Wh (vs 42 Wh).
Rated for up to 15 hours per charge (vs 10).
2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s).
Lighter: 1.29 kg (vs about 1.74 kg).

HP ProBook 450 G10

More storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB).
Larger 15.6-inch screen (vs 13.3-inch).
Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45.
2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.
HDMI 2.1.
Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).

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Priority	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch	HP ProBook 450 G10
Performance	Apple M1 processor, Apple 7-core GPU graphics	Intel Core i7-1355U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory	8 GB RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage	256 GB storage	512 GB storage
Display	13.3-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 227 ppi	15.6-inch LCD display
Battery life	Up to 15 hours per charge	Up to 10 hours per charge
Weight	1.29 kg	About 1.74 kg
Connections	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0	Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Software	macOS	Windows 11 Pro
Power adapter	30W USB-C Power Adapter	45 W or 65 W, USB-C or HP Smart AC
Trackpad	Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures	Multi-touch Clickpad
Charging cable	USB-C charge cable, 2 m	AC power cord, 1 m
Brightness	400 nits	250 nits, 300 nits QHD or 400 nits FHD
Processor	Apple M1	Intel Core i7-1355U
GPU	Apple 7-core GPU	Integrated Intel Graphics
Microphones	Three-mic array with directional beamforming	Dual digital microphone array
USB-A	No	2 × USB-A 5 Gbps

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

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General

General specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Brand	Apple	HP
Model	MacBook Air (M1, 2020)	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U
Announced	2020	2023
Form Factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Color	Gold, Silver, Space Gray	—

Design

Design specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions	30.41 × 21.24 × 0.41–1.61 cm	359.4 × 239.5 × 19.9 mm
Weight	1.29 kg	Starting at 1.74 kg with 42 Wh or 1.79 kg with 51 Wh; configuration dependent
Build Materials	Aluminum enclosure	—

Display

Display specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size	13.3 inches	15.6 inches
Display Type	Retina IPS, LED-backlit	UWVA/IPS options; exact panel depends on SKU
Resolution	2560 × 1600	HD 1366 × 768, FHD 1920 × 1080 or QHD 2560 × 1440; exact panel depends on SKU
Refresh Rate	60Hz	—
Brightness	400 nits	250 nits, 300 nits QHD or 400 nits FHD; configuration dependent
Touchscreen	No	Touch and non-touch configurations available; exact SKU required
Display Features	227 ppi, Wide color (P3), True Tone	Anti-glare; narrow bezel; 45% NTSC, 100% sRGB or 100% NTSC depending on panel

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Processor	Apple M1	Intel Core i7-1355U
CPU	8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)	10 cores, 12 threads, up to 5.0GHz
GPU	Apple 7-core GPU	Integrated Intel Graphics
Graphics Memory	Shared unified memory	Shared system memory
RAM Type	Unified memory	DDR4-3200; two accessible SO-DIMM slots; dual channel; up to 32 GB
Storage Type	SSD	PCIe NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery	49.9Wh lithium-polymer	3-cell 42 Wh or 51 Wh lithium-polymer; configuration dependent
Battery Life	Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback	HP tests: up to 10 h 45 min with 42 Wh or 13 h with 51 Wh battery; actual runtime varies
Charging	USB-C charging	—
Power Adapter	30W USB-C Power Adapter	45 W or 65 W, USB-C or HP Smart AC; regional configuration dependent

Software

Software specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating System	macOS	Windows 11 Pro

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 on documented configuration; wireless options vary
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0	5.3 on documented AX211 configuration
Ethernet	No built-in Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Webcam	720p FaceTime HD camera	HD or optional 5 MP IR camera; exact configuration requires SKU confirmation
Speakers	Stereo speakers	Dual stereo speakers
Microphones	Three-mic array with directional beamforming	Dual digital microphone array
Audio Features	Wide stereo sound, Dolby Atmos playback	Integrated stereo audio with dual-array microphones

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Keyboard	Backlit Magic Keyboard	Spill-resistant full-size keyboard with numeric keypad; backlight optional by configuration
Keyboard Backlight	Yes	Optional backlit keyboard
Trackpad	Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures	Multi-touch Clickpad
Fingerprint Reader	Touch ID	Optional fingerprint reader
Stylus Support	No	No

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-A	No	2 × USB-A 5 Gbps
USB-C	2 × USB-C ports	2 × USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
Thunderbolt / USB4	2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)	No Thunderbolt or USB4; USB-C 10 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
HDMI	No built-in HDMI; adapter supported	HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort	DisplayPort output over USB-C	DisplayPort over USB-C
Memory Card Reader	No	No SD or microSD card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack	3.5mm headphone jack	3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Other Ports	None	AC power connector

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Security	Touch ID	TPM 2.0; HP Sure Start, Sure Click and Sure Sense
Cooling	Fanless passive cooling	—
Special Features	16-core Neural Engine; supports one external display up to 6K at 60Hz	—

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
Specification	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Laptop	Macbook Air 13-inch M1	HP ProBook 450 G10, Core i7-1355U
Charging Cable	USB-C charge cable, 2 m	AC power cord, 1 m; 2-wire or 3-wire platform options

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 stereo speakers.
Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose Apple MacBook Air 13-inch for macOS, longer rated battery life and a larger battery; HP ProBook 450 G10 combines Windows, more storage and Gigabit Ethernet, RJ-45.

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