Apple MacBook Air M1 (13-inch) vs HP 17.3" Laptop (Ryzen 5, 16GB/1TB)

Buy the MacBook Air M1 if you want a light, silent laptop with long battery life and strong single-core speed for everyday work. Buy the HP 17 if you need a big screen, a number pad, Windows 11 Pro and lots of RAM and storage in one machine. The Air wins on build, weight, display sharpness and battery life; the HP wins on screen size, ports and upgrade headroom. Owners of the Air praise its reliability and quiet fanless design, while HP 17 buyers rate it 4.3 out of 5 and like the large display and full keyboard.

• Choose the MacBook Air M1 if you carry a laptop daily, work mostly in a browser and office apps, and want a silent machine that runs for a full day.
• Choose the HP 17 if you want a large 17.3-inch screen, a numeric keypad, Windows 11 Pro and room for heavy multitasking and file storage.