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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" MVFM2LL/A Gold 2019

88.5 Compact Score
13.3" 1.6 GHz apple_ci5 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
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HP ZBook Ultra 14" G1a Meteor Silver 2025

76.7 Compact Score
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Combining an AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 390 processor, Radeon 8050S graphics, and up to 64GB of unified memory, this 1.57kg workstation delivers desktop-class rendering on a 14-inch 2.8K 120Hz OLED display. The 1.57kg design and 74Wh battery keep it truly portable, with EPEAT Gold sustainability and HP Wolf Pro Security adding enterprise-grade protection. It’s ideal for AI developers and 3D creators who need to run large language models locally or render complex models while traveling.

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74.2 Compact Score
14" Core i7 32GB RAM 512GB SSD Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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Lenovo V14 G5 IRL 14" V14 G5 IRL

69.1 Compact Score
14" Intel Core 7 240H 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Intel Graphics
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Apple MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar 13.3" 2020

84.8 Compact Score
13.3" Intel 8th Generation Core i5 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645
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The quad-core 8th Gen Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz and a 2560x1600 Retina display with True Tone technology define this compact 1.41kg notebook. The Touch Bar and Touch ID provide contextual shortcuts and secure authentication, while the backlit Magic Keyboard and ultrafast SSD enhance daily usability. This refurbished model is best for students and business users who prioritize a premium, portable macOS experience for productivity tasks over raw gaming performance.

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HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver

70.5 Compact Score
14" Intel Core i7 1165G 16GB RAM 256GB SSD Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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Apple MacBook Neo 13" MHFA4C/A Silver 2026

66.3 Compact Score
13" Apple A18 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Apple A18 Pro
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ASUS Vivobook 14" X1404VA-I38128 Quiet Blue 2026

65.5 Compact Score
14" Intel Core i3 1315U 8GB RAM 128GB SSD
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BRENUC Business Laptop 14" NC14N White 2025

63.6 Compact Score
14" Intel Processor N150 12GB RAM 1024GB SSD
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Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4"

61.2 Compact Score
12.4" Intel Core i5 1035G 4GB RAM 64GB SSD
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GXMO 14.1" 568432564 Silver

60.5 Compact Score
14" Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 8GB RAM 512GB SSD
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ASUS L410 14" L410MA-DB02 Star Black

60.3 Compact Score
14" Intel Celeron 4GB RAM 64GB SSD Intel UHD Graphics 600
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Lenovo ThinkPad 14" T490 Glossy Black

58.7 Compact Score
14" Intel Core i7 8665U 16GB RAM 512GB SSD
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Lenovo T14 14" T14 G2 Black 2021

58.3 Compact Score
14" Intel Core i7 1185G 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Intel Iris Xe Graphics
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Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14

57.8 Compact Score
14" Intel Celeron 4GB RAM 128GB SSD
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ASUS 11.6" BR1102FGA-YS14T Gray

56.7 Compact Score
11.6" Intel Celeron 4GB RAM 128GB SSD
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