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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3 vs HP EliteBook 840 G11 (Core Ultra 7 155U)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3

  • 1,510 g.
  • 15.3 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Apple M3 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
KSh 156,000Out of Stock
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HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 14 inch screen.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor.
  • Storage: PCIe NVMe SSD.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 56 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 158,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want a larger 66.5 Wh battery and a larger 15.3-inch screen. Choose the HP EliteBook 840 G11 if you want more memory (16 GB RAM), more storage (512 GB) and a brighter display (1,000 nits).

Display

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
15.3 inch screen
HP EliteBook 840 G11
14 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Apple M3 processor
HP EliteBook 840 G11
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
SSD
HP EliteBook 840 G11
PCIe NVMe SSD

Memory

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
8 GB RAM in this version
HP EliteBook 840 G11
16 GB RAM in this version

Stored energy

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
66.5 Wh of stored energy
HP EliteBook 840 G11
56 Wh of stored energy

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

  • Larger battery: 66.5 Wh (vs 56 Wh).
  • Larger 15.3-inch screen (vs 14-inch).

HP EliteBook 840 G11

  • More memory: 16 GB RAM (vs 8 GB).
  • More storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB).
  • Brighter display: up to 1,000 nits (vs 500).
  • 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Lighter: about 1.42 kg (vs 1.51 kg).

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PriorityApple MacBook Air 15-inchHP EliteBook 840 G11
PerformanceApple M3 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
Storage256 GB storage512 GB storage
Display15.3-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 224 ppi14-inch LCD display
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours per chargeHP Long Life 3-cell 56 Wh lithium-ion polymer
Charging70 W wired chargingHP Fast Charge: about 50% in 30 minutes with supplied adapter and system off/standby

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandAppleHP
ModelMacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024)HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U
Announced20242024
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorSilver, Starlight, Space Gray, Midnight—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions34.04 × 23.76 × 1.15 cm12.42 × 8.83 inches; 0.45-inch front / 0.63-inch rear height
Weight1.51 kgStarting at 3.13 lb; configuration dependent
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosure—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size15.3 inches14 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina IPS, LED-backlitLCD, UWVA; touch and non-touch panel options
Resolution2880 × 18641920 × 1200 or 2560 × 1600 DreamColor; configuration dependent
Refresh Rate60Hz—
Brightness500 nits300/400/1000 nits WUXGA or 500 nits DreamColor; configuration dependent
TouchscreenNoTouch and non-touch configurations available; exact SKU required
Display Features224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone16:10; anti-glare; panel gamut and privacy screen depend on configuration

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorApple M3Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
CPU8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.8GHz
GPUApple 10-core GPUIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeUnified memoryDDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slots; up to 64 GB
Storage TypeSSDPCIe NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM8GB16GB
Storage256GB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Battery66.5Wh lithium-polymerHP Long Life 3-cell 56 Wh lithium-ion polymer
Battery LifeUp to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback—
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapterHP Fast Charge: about 50% in 30 minutes with supplied adapter and system off/standby
Power Adapter35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter65 W USB-C adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemmacOSWindows 11 Home/Pro or FreeDOS; exact regional SKU required

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211, 2×2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.35.3
EthernetNo built-in EthernetNo built-in Ethernet

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Webcam1080p FaceTime HD camera5 MP camera with optional IR; privacy shutter
SpeakersSix-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofersDual stereo speakers with discrete amplifiers
MicrophonesThree-mic array with directional beamformingDual microphone array
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modesPoly Studio

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardHP Premium spill-resistant backlit keyboard
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesMulti-touch clickpad
Fingerprint ReaderTouch ID—
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-ANo2 × USB-A 5 Gbps; one charging and one power port
USB-C2 × USB-C ports2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40 Gbps
HDMINo built-in HDMI; adapter supportedHDMI 2.1
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over USB-CDisplayPort 1.4 over Thunderbolt USB-C
Memory Card ReaderNoNo SD or microSD card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo
Other PortsMagSafe 3Security lock slot; optional SmartCard and Nano SIM slots

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityTouch IDTPM 2.0; camera privacy shutter; HP Sure security platform; optional fingerprint/IR
CoolingFanless passive cooling—
Special Features16-core Neural Engine; external display supportHall, thermal and adaptive colour sensors; HP Tamper Lock

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopMacBook Air 15-inch M3HP EliteBook 840 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 mAC power cord, 1 m, 3-wire

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both have keyboard backlight.

In summary

Choose HP EliteBook 840 G11 for Windows, more memory and more storage; Apple MacBook Air 15-inch combines macOS, a larger battery and Apple 10-core graphics.

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In-stock alternatives

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