Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) (15.4" 2026) vs HP TPN-I139

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-09-10

Winner: HP TPN-I139

HP TPN-I139 takes 7.5 weighted points vs 5.8, winning on RAM, Storage, Price. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

Highly Rated

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) (15.4" 2026)

Apple M5 (10 Core) · Integrated (Apple iGPU)

Under $1400
4.8 (734)
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Winner

HP TPN-I139

Intel Core i7-1255U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1200
4.2 (815)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryMacBook Air 15 (M5) (15.4" 2026)TPN-I139
Gaming3.1/103.6/10
Productivity5.8/105/10
Programming5.3/105.5/10
Engineering / 3D4/105.1/10
Student6.1/104.7/10
Travel / Portability7.2/103.7/10
AI Workloads3.6/105.5/10
Value for Money5.5/107.1/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecMacBook Air 15 (M5) (15.4" 2026)TPN-I139
CPUApple M5 (10 Core)Intel Core i7-1255U
PassMark Score27,32213,210
CPU Cores4P+6E2P+8E
GPUIntegrated (Apple iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM16 GB DDR564 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)Yes
Storage512 GBSSD2 TBSSD
Display15.3″ Liquid Retina17.3″ IPS
Resolution2880x18641600 x 900
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density224 PPI106 PPI
TouchscreenNoYes
Weight3.32 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.45″0.78″
Amazon Rating4.8 ★ (734)4.2 ★ (815)
Value Score5.5/107.1/10

CPU Comparison

The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) (15.4" 2026)'s Apple M5 (10 Core) is ~107% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (27,322 vs 13,210). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.8/10 vs 5/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

MacBook Air 15 (M5) (15.4" 2026): 15.3″ Liquid Retina 2880x1864 @ 60 Hz. TPN-I139: 17.3″ IPS 1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

MacBook Air 15 (M5) (15.4" 2026): 16 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 512 GBSSD. TPN-I139: 64 GB DDR4 (upgradeable) + 2 TBSSD. The HP TPN-I139's socketed RAM is a longevity advantage.

Build & Portability

3.32 lbs / 0.45″ vs null lbs / 0.78″. The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) (15.4" 2026) is 3.3 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 7.2 vs 3.7.

Value

Value scores land 5.5/10 vs 7.1/10. The HP TPN-I139 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the HP TPN-I139 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M5) (15.4" 2026) only if portability matter more to you.

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