HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak 2026, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Meteor Silver
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
What Buyers Say
HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak 2026, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Meteor Silver
The HP ZBook 8 G1ak receives mixed to negative feedback. Users appreciate its light weight and good price, but performance issues like slow boot times, fan noise, and a critical defect (plastic debris in the fan) overshadow these positives. The lack of a numeric keypad and only one USB port are also notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Light weight
- Good price
- Lots of RAM
Cons
- Slow boot up
- Fan noise
- Plastic debris in fan
- No numeric keypad
- Only one USB port
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 860M | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 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 | 62.5% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3 | 3 |
| USB Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.44 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 62 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP ZBook 14" 8 G1ak 2026, Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Meteor Silver
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.