HP Fortis 11.6" G1m vs Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
HP Fortis 11.6" G1m 2025, MediaTek Kompanio MT8186G, 8GB, 64GB eMMC, Jet Black
HP
9 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
Apple
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP Fortis 11.6" G1m 2025, MediaTek Kompanio MT8186G, 8GB, 64GB eMMC, Jet Black
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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
85 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The MacBook Air M4 is widely praised for its performance, portability, and improved keyboard. Users appreciate the fast M4 processor, long battery life, and lightweight design, though some note limited storage and only two Thunderbolt ports as minor drawbacks. Overall, it's seen as a powerful and reliable upgrade from older models.
Pros
- Fast M4 processor performance
- Lightweight and portable design
- Long battery life
- Improved keyboard feel
- Beautiful screen and display
Cons
- Limited internal storage options
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
- Expensive storage upgrade from Apple
- Requires dongle for more ports
Performance 6
Portability 5
Battery life 2
Keyboard quality 3
Display quality 3
Storage capacity 2
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Specifications
| HP Fortis 11.6" G1m | Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | MediaTek Kompanio 520/528 (MT8186/MT8186T) | Apple M4 ★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Mali G52 | Apple (10-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 64 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.6" | 13.6" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | VA | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.15 kg★ | 1.24 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | ChromeOS | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Fortis 11.6" G1m 2025, MediaTek Kompanio MT8186G, 8GB, 64GB eMMC, Jet Black
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong affordability (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average storage (24th percentile)
Pricing
HP Fortis 11.6" G1m 2025, MediaTek Kompanio MT8186G, 8GB, 64GB eMMC, Jet Black0.022score per dollar
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Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver0.044score per dollar
Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4 2025, 32GB, 256GB SSD, Silver offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Air 13.6" M4
Scores 83 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.
