HP Laptop
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
HP Laptop
This laptop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its performance, large keyboard with number pad, clear screen, and value for money. However, several critical issues are reported: USB ports incompatible with monitors, exaggerated battery life (under 3 hours), a pre-activated warranty suggesting a used unit sold as new, and an out-of-box failure where the BIOS does not detect the boot device. While some find it a solid business machine, reliability and seller practices are major concerns.
Pros
- Large keyboard with number pad
- Clear and lifelike screen
- Good performance for web apps
- Excellent value for money
- Handles Windows 11 well
Cons
- USB ports incompatible with monitors
- Exaggerated battery life (under 3 hours)
- Pre-activated warranty suggests used unit
- Out-of-box boot failure
- USB-C port not clearly labeled for data only
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling demanding tasks like 6K video editing and large photo processing with ease. Users highlight its seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem and smooth shipping experience. Some reviewers note that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price, making it a great value. Overall, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant complaints mentioned.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for professional tasks
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Smooth and reliable shipping experience
- Great value for the price
- Handles 6K video and large photos easily
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
- Limited to two cooling fans
Scores
Specifications
| HP Laptop | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1135G | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.70 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Laptop
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average cpu (24th percentile)
- Below average port selection (32nd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.