Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 vs HP HP17
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
94 Overall Score
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HP HP17, Core i5-1334U, 4GB, 256GB SSD, Black
HP
18 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The MacBook Pro M5 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its speed, smooth performance, and beautiful display. Users upgrading from older models note significant improvements in battery life, keyboard feel, and port selection. A few complaints focus on shipping delays and a minor display issue, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful display
- Great battery life
- Improved keyboard
Cons
- Shipping delays
- Minor display issue
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 2
Build quality 3
Keyboard 2
Port selection 2
HP HP17, Core i5-1334U, 4GB, 256GB SSD, Black
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Scores
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Compact
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Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | HP HP17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.09 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 2025, 32GB, 4TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (6th percentile)6th %ile
HP HP17, Core i5-1334U, 4GB, 256GB SSD, Black
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average portability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 26 specs.