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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) vs HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13
Get the MacBook Air. Faster, silent, and about four hours more battery, with a far better keyboard and trackpad. The HP OmniBook 7 Aero is lighter, cheaper, and has HDMI and USB-A.
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Which one is for you?
MacBook Air 13 (M5)
Get the MacBook Air if this sounds like you: the best battery and speed, an iPhone, lots of typing.
Is the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) worth it?HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13
Windows, every gram counts, USB-A and HDMI often? The OmniBook 7 Aero.
Is the HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13 worth it?Key differences
MacBook Air 13 (M5)HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13
Weight
About 1.24kg
About 1kg✓
Battery in tests
About 15 hours✓
About 10½ hours
Ports
Two USB-C (Thunderbolt), MagSafe
Two USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI✓
Keyboard and trackpad
Excellent✓
Shallow keys, small touchpad
Noise
Silent, no fan✓
Quiet fan
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Expert Reviews, TechRadar: MacBook Pro 14, Expert Reviews: MacBook Pro 16, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 1 Nov 2026How we decide