Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
HP Stream 14" HP Stream Rose Gold
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
HP Stream 14" HP Stream Rose Gold
The HP Stream 14 HD laptop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its affordability, lightweight design, and adequate performance for basic tasks like browsing and email. However, several verified buyers report severe lag, slow operation, and even complete failure after one day, raising concerns about reliability.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Lightweight design
- Good for basic tasks
- Fast startup
- Long battery life
Cons
- Severe lag and slowness
- Failed after one day
- Limited storage
- Not for gaming or heavy programs
- Slow setup
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP Stream 14" HP Stream | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Celeron |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 1 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.27 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 S |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
HP Stream 14" HP Stream Rose Gold
- Below average cpu (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.