Weight
- HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- 1.39 kg
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 1.51 kg
Laptop comparison
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 (Core Ultra 7 255U) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
Compare performance, display, memory, battery and ports.
01Selected  HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14, Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
KSh 247,000In Stock | 02  Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M5
KSh 227,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 if you want 1 × USB-A 5Gbps, powered, HDMI 2.1 and a lighter build (about 1.39 kg). Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you want a larger 15-inch screen, a higher 2880 × 1864 screen resolution and Bluetooth 6.0.
Display
- HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- 14 inch screen
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 15 inch screen
Performance
- HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple M5 processor
Storage
- HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- PCIe NVMe SSD
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Solid-state drive (SSD)
Stored energy
- HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- 62 Wh of stored energy
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 66.5 Wh of stored energy
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
- 1 × USB-A 5Gbps, powered.
- HDMI 2.1.
- Lighter: about 1.39 kg (vs 1.51 kg).
- More CPU cores: 12 (vs 10).
- HDMI output.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Larger 15-inch screen (vs 14-inch).
- Higher screen resolution: 2880 × 1864 (vs 1920 × 1200).
- Newer Bluetooth 6.0 (vs 5.4).
- Faster data transfer: 40 Gbps (vs 5 Gbps).
- 3.5 mm headphone jack.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 | Apple MacBook Air 15-inch |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor, Integrated Intel graphics | Apple M5 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphics |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | Up to 24 GB RAM |
| Storage | 512 GB storage | Up to 1 TB storage |
| Display | 14-inch LCD display | 15-inch LCD display, 224 ppi |
| Battery life | HP Long Life 3-cell, 62Wh lithium-ion polymer | Up to 18 hours per charge |
| Weight | About 1.39 kg | 1.51 kg |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
| Stored energy | 62 Wh of stored energy | 66.5 Wh of stored energy |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both support Wi-Fi 7.
- Both have LCD displays.
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have keyboard backlight.
- Same graphics memory: shared system memory.
In summary
Choose Apple MacBook Air 15-inch for macOS, Apple 10-core graphics and a sharper screen; HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 combines Windows, a lighter build and 1 × USB-A 5Gbps, powered.
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