HP Omnibook X Flip vs MacBook Air: which of these two discounted laptops should you buy this Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday is upon us, and many shoppers will be wringing their wrists in frustration at the simple question: Windows laptop, or Apple MacBook?

Have no fear, though: the TechRadar team is here to help. With more than eight years of experience testing computer hardware and over a hundred laptop reviews under my belt, I'll be comparing two of the most popular laptops that have seen discounts this sale season: the Apple MacBook Air and the HP Omnibook X Flip.

Both of these are excellent choices of laptop for professional work, whether you're an office-dweller or a remote worker. However, there are some significant differences between the two: for starters, the Omnibook X Flip (as the name implies) features a 360-degree hinge that lets you 'flip' into tablet mode thanks to the touch display, giving it an extra degree of versatility over Apple ...