HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
What Buyers Say
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
The HP Stream 14" HD BrightView laptop receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its affordability, battery life, and adequate performance for basic tasks like browsing and streaming, a significant number of complaints focus on the restrictive Windows S Mode and pre-installed McAfee software, which can be difficult to remove and cause performance issues. One user also reported overheating. Overall, it is seen as a good value for simple, everyday use, but potential buyers should be aware of the software limitations and the need to switch out of S Mode for full functionality.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good battery life
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Lightweight and portable
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Restrictive Windows S Mode
- Pre-installed McAfee bloatware
- Difficult to switch out of S Mode
- Overheating issues
- Low screen resolution (1366x768)
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its speed, lightweight design, and excellent battery life, making it a strong upgrade from older models. Users highlight its performance in photo and video editing, quiet operation, and improved keyboard. Some concerns include limited storage options and the high cost of Apple's SSD upgrades, but most find the overall value compelling.
Pros
- Fast performance for photo and video editing
- Lightweight and highly portable design
- Excellent battery life
- Quiet operation with no fan noise
- Improved keyboard feel
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- High cost of Apple SSD upgrades
- Only two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports
- Sky Blue color barely distinguishable from silver
- macOS can be user-unfriendly with non-transparent controls
Scores
Specifications
| HP Stream N4120 14" | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Processor N150 | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 0.8 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 160 GB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | SSD★ | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.24 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 S | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Stream N4120 14", Celeron N4120, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 160GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong portability (75th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average port selection (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average storage (21st percentile)
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 24GB, 1TB SSD, Sky Blue
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.
