HP 17.3" 17-cn3053cl Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HP 17.3" 17-cn3053cl Silver
The HP high-performance 17.3" IPS FHD Laptop with Intel Core i5-1335U and Iris Xe Graphics receives generally positive sentiment from Q&A discussions. Users are curious about its warranty, performance for video editing and gaming, driver requirements, external monitor support, and battery life. The overall tone suggests satisfaction with its capabilities, though specific concerns about software support and battery performance under regular use remain.
Pros
- High-performance Intel Core i5-1335U processor
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Large 17.3" IPS FHD display
- External monitor support
- Good warranty options
Cons
- Uncertain battery life under regular use
- Potential software support limitations
- Driver requirements for full graphics utilization
- Performance concerns for video editing and gaming
- Lack of detailed warranty information
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
Scores
Specifications
| HP 17.3" 17-cn3053cl | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1335U | Apple M4 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.3 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (16-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Unified |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 48 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 17.3" 17-cn3053cl Silver
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average port selection (21st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.