Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 (3 tied) — including portability score (9.3/10 vs 8.1/10).
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: our verdict
Go with the MacBook Air if you want the fastest performance, the strongest benchmark results, and a light laptop with a bright 500-nit screen that’s easier to use almost anywhere. If flexible storage or an OLED panel is high on your list, this probably isn't your match. The base configuration stops at 256 GB of storage, and that feels tight for the money.
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Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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 HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.28 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 10.8 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Blue |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.3 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 311 x 215.6 x 10.8 mm |
| Footprint | 809 cm2 (125.3 inches2) | 671 cm2 (103.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7.7/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 956 | 858 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 167 | 114 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14368 | 13943 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3700 | 3123 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 10 |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X2 Plus |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 10 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.46 GHz | 4.04 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M4 (10-Core) | X2P-64-100 X2E-84-100 X2E-90-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 4.6 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X2-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-core) | Adreno X2-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 128 bit |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 500 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1470 MHz | 1700 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 18 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X2-45 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 9523 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 1 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x16 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB|64GB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.4/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Display size | 15.3 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1641:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 24 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% | ~84.8% |
| Side bezels | 5.4 mm | 4.8 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Charging speed | 35 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 2:44 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 6 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 3x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
| Speaker configuration | 2.4 (2 tweeters and 4 woofers) | 4.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~85.8 dB | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs HP OmniBook Ultra 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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HP OmniBook Ultra 14
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1440p QHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
- Overall score: 6.9/10 (vs 6.6/10)
- Performance score: 7.7/10 (vs 6.9/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 8.5/10)
- Display score: 5.4/10 (vs 4.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 956 (vs 858)
- Cinebench (single-core): 167 (vs 114)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14368 (vs 13943)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3700 (vs 3123)
- Display size: 15.3 in (vs 14 in)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 224 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Dolby Atmos
HP OmniBook Ultra 14
- Portability score: 9.3/10 (vs 8.1/10)
- Connectivity score: 8.9/10 (vs 7/10)
- GPU compute: 4.6 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Storage upgradable
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 70 Wh (vs 66.5 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 35 W)
- Weight: 1.28 kg (vs 1.51 kg)
- Thickness: 10.8 mm (vs 11.5 mm)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.3)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 (3 tied) — including portability score (9.3/10 vs 8.1/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 costs around $1299, $600 less than the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 at around $1899.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 and the HP OmniBook Ultra 14?
The biggest gaps are in performance score (7.7/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs 6.9/10); portability score (9.3/10 on the HP OmniBook Ultra 14 vs 8.1/10); display score (5.4/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs 4.2/10).