Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M5 vs HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14
The MacBook Air is the better machine for most people deciding between these two. Its M5 chip, 32GB of memory and 15.3-inch display give it more headroom for heavy multitasking and creative work, and owners rate it very highly. The EliteBook 8 G1i is a solid business laptop with Windows 11 Pro, a matte 14-inch screen and a sturdier enterprise focus, but it is heavier and less powerful on paper. Buy the Air for performance and portability; buy the EliteBook if you need Windows Pro and business manageability.
- Choose the MacBook Air if you want the fastest everyday laptop here, a bigger screen, and long battery life in a light body.
- Choose the HP EliteBook if you need Windows 11 Pro, IT manageability and a matte 14-inch business screen.
Prices
- Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M5: $1,399.00 at Apple Education Store (last seen Nov 2)
- HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14: $1,591.21 at Newegg (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M5 is $192.21 cheaper than the HP EliteBook 8 G1i 14 at the latest prices (Nov 2 and Nov 9)
