Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Silver 2024
HP 17t Performance Business 17.3" TPN-I139 Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
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
HP 17t Performance Business 17.3" TPN-I139 Silver 2024
The HP 17t laptop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its performance, large screen, and value for money, especially for business use. However, a critical verified review highlights a severe defect out of the box and poor support, while others note missing features like an SD card reader and limited USB ports. Overall, sentiment is cautiously positive but tempered by significant drawbacks.
Pros
- Great performance and speed
- Large 17-inch screen
- Good value for money
- High memory capacity
- Suitable for business use
Cons
- USB-C port does not support charging or monitors
- No SD card reader
- Only two USB ports
- Defective unit out of the box for some
- Poor customer support experience
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | HP 17t Performance Business 17.3" TPN-I139 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | Intel Core i7 1355U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 4.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.10 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
HP 17t Performance Business 17.3" TPN-I139 Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
- Below average port selection (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.