Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
HP Raider 17 Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the MacBook Pro M5, praising its speed, smooth performance, and significant upgrade over older models. The display is described as crystal clear and beautiful, and the keyboard is comfortable for typing. A few minor issues were noted, such as a display issue and a formatting problem with a thumb drive, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Smooth operation
- Beautiful crystal-clear display
- Comfortable keyboard
- Ample storage space
Cons
- Display issue reported
- Thumb drive formatting problem
HP Raider 17 Silver
The HP 17 Business Laptop receives generally positive feedback for its performance in business applications, with the Intel Core i3-1115G4 processor being noted as a solid upgrade over previous generations. Users appreciate the availability of warranty and customer support options, though some express concerns about the non-upgradeable soldered RAM and the lack of clarity on dual monitor support via HDMI. Battery life is described as adequate for typical business use, but not exceptional.
Pros
- Solid processor upgrade for business
- Available warranty and support options
- Adequate battery for typical use
Cons
- Non-upgradeable soldered RAM
- Unclear dual monitor support via HDMI
- Battery life not exceptional
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 | HP Raider 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M5 ★ | Intel Core i3 1115G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.38 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M5 Space Black 2025
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
HP Raider 17 Silver
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.