Ultrabook vs. MacBook Air 2014: Comparing the ultrabook and the MacBook Air is not a simple case of "potato, potato." It is more of an "orange and lemons" kind of comparison, wherein you have totally different designs, displays, processors, and features. So in selecting that right laptop, it all boils down to your preference.

Here is a quick match-up of the two's display and design to help you see which model fits your taste when it comes to looks.

With one look, you can immediately tell an Apple from any kind of ultrabook. Because of its trademark silver aluminium case, black keyboard, white backlight, illuminated logo at the back, Apple proves that its simple, classy, and fairly sturdy design is timeless.

However, don't count ultrabooks out just yet. Having different manufacturers, ultrabooks offer a wide array of designs, sizes, colors, and styles for you to choose from. In Apple, you are only allowed to choose between an 11 inch and a 13 inch version, while ultrabook choices are too many, allowing you to find the right size that you are comfortable with, up to the very last inch.

Before, Apple Airs boast of having the thinnest and lightest bodies. But now, ultrabooks are continuously matching it with models like the Sony Vaio Pro 13 and the Toshiba Portege Z930/Z935. However, they failed to match Apple's sturdy built and solid feel.

Currently, Apple ranks only second to many ultrabooks. Its latest 13-inch MacBook model's LCD panel has a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels, while the smaller, 11-inch design sports a 1366 x 768 resolution. On the other hand, ultrabooks offer high-density displays. They are also the only laptops to feature touchscreen interfaces. They also have great multiple viewing angles for groups. However, because of its Retina display, Apple is still not out of the game.