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Why this ultraportable HP laptop is my pick for best MacBook Air alternative


HP's OmniBook 5 may be my favorite lightweight laptop of the year. From the sleek form factor to its hardware, there's a lot to like.

Marketed as a dependable companion for busy students and professionals alike, this device backs up those promises with a lengthy battery, a sharp display, and a lightweight design. You'll notice that it outperformed the Zenbook in Geekbench, suggesting above-average processing power, although it falls behind Apple's latest MacBook Air with the M4 chip. However, the numbers show it falling behind in Cinebench 24, which suggests it'll have some difficulty tackling heavy workloads like rendering high-resolution videos or 3D models.

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