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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4 vs HP EliteBook 830 G11 (Core Ultra 7 155U)

Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.

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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4

  • 1,510 g.
  • 15.3 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Apple M4 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
KSh 150,000Out of Stock
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HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

  • 13.3 inch screen.
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor.
  • Storage: PCIe NVMe SSD.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 56 Wh of stored energy.
KSh 150,000Out of Stock

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M3KSh 140,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3KSh 156,000
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want a larger 66.5 Wh battery, a larger 15.3-inch screen and a higher 2880 × 1864 screen resolution. Choose the HP EliteBook 830 G11 if you want a brighter display (1,000 nits), 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps charging ports and HDMI 2.1.

Display

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
15.3 inch screen
HP EliteBook 830 G11
13.3 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Apple M4 processor
HP EliteBook 830 G11
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
SSD
HP EliteBook 830 G11
PCIe NVMe SSD

Stored energy

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
66.5 Wh of stored energy
HP EliteBook 830 G11
56 Wh of stored energy

Weight

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
1.51 kg
HP EliteBook 830 G11
About 1.23 kg

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 13.3-inch).
  • Higher screen resolution: 2880 × 1864 (vs 1920 × 1200).

HP EliteBook 830 G11

  • Brighter display: up to 1,000 nits (vs 500).
  • 2 × USB-A 5 Gbps charging ports.
  • HDMI 2.1.
  • Lighter: about 1.23 kg (vs 1.51 kg).
  • HDMI output.

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PriorityApple MacBook Air 15-inchHP EliteBook 830 G11
PerformanceApple M4 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphicsIntel Core Ultra 7 155U processor, Integrated Intel graphics
StorageUp to 512 GB storage512 GB storage
Display15.3-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 224 ppi13.3-inch LCD display
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours per chargeHP Long Life 3-cell 56 Wh lithium-ion polymer
Weight1.51 kgAbout 1.23 kg
Charging70 W wired chargingHP Fast Charge: about 50% in 30 minutes with suitable adapter and system off/standby

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
BrandAppleHP
ModelMacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U
Announced20252024
Form FactorClamshellClamshell
ColorSky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Dimensions34.04 × 23.76 × 1.15 cm300.1 × 215 × 8.9 mm minimum dimensions
Weight1.51 kgStarting at 1.23 kg; configuration dependent
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosure—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Display Size15.3 inches13.3 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina IPS, LED-backlitIPS/UWVA LCD
Resolution2880 × 18641920 × 1200
Refresh Rate60Hz—
Brightness500 nits300, 400 or 1000 nits, depending on panel configuration
TouchscreenNoTouch and non-touch configurations available
Display Features224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone16:10; anti-glare; optional HP Sure View privacy panel

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
ProcessorApple M4Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
CPU10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores)12 cores, 14 threads, up to 4.8GHz
GPUApple 10-core GPUIntegrated Intel Graphics
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeUnified memorySoldered LPDDR5/LPDDR5x; installed speed depends on configuration
Storage TypeSSDPCIe NVMe SSD

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
RAM16GB16GB
Storage256GB / 512GB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 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 suitable 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, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Operating SystemmacOSWindows 11 Home/Pro or FreeDOS, depending on regional SKU

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 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, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
Webcam12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video5 MP camera with optional IR; privacy shutter
SpeakersSix-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers2 × 1 W stereo speakers
MicrophonesThree-mic array with directional beamformingDual digital microphone array
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modesPoly Studio; discrete amplifiers

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardHP Premium spill-resistant DuraKeys keyboard; backlight optional
Keyboard BacklightYesOptional; configuration dependent
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gesturesMicrosoft Precision Clickpad with multitouch gestures
Fingerprint ReaderTouch ID—
Stylus SupportNoNo

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
USB-ANo2 × USB-A 5 Gbps charging ports
USB-C2 × USB-C ports2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 USB-C 40 Gbps with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1.4
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / 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; SmartCard and Nano-SIM options depend on configuration

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
SecurityTouch IDTPM 2.0; HP Wolf Security; HP Sure Start; HP Tamper Lock
CoolingFanless passive cooling—
Special Features16-core Neural Engine; external display supportIntel AI Boost; Copilot key; HP Sure security platform; Miracast; optional WWAN/NFC

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
LaptopMacBook Air 15-inch M4HP EliteBook 830 G11, Core Ultra 7 155U
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 mAC power cord, 1 m, 3-wire

Similarities

  • Both have 16 GB RAM.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both offer up to 512 GB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.

In summary

Choose Apple MacBook Air 15-inch for macOS, a larger battery and Apple 10-core graphics; HP EliteBook 830 G11 combines Windows, a lighter build and HDMI 2.1.

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In-stock alternatives

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