HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 Silver 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 Silver 2025
The HP EliteBook 840 G11 receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its value for money and extensive features, especially in professional healthcare settings. However, a significant number report serious issues like abrupt shutdowns after one hour and a non-functional trackpad, along with difficulties with HP's technical support. The overall experience appears inconsistent, with some very satisfied and others deeply frustrated.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Excellent in professional healthcare settings
- Fast performance with SaaS
- Lots of features
- Reliable over many years (1040 series)
Cons
- Laptop shuts down after 1 hour
- Unresponsive trackpad
- HP support issues with serial number
- Wasted time troubleshooting
- Inconsistent quality control
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 165U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.42 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 56 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G11 Silver 2025
- Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.