HP Chromebook HP 14" Laptop Blue 2022
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HP Chromebook HP 14" Laptop Blue 2022
The laptop receives mixed reviews. Some buyers praise its affordability, fast shipping, and like-new condition, while others report serious issues like failure to turn on, battery reading problems, and lag during basic tasks. A few customers also complain about misleading specifications and difficult returns.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Fast shipping
- Like-new condition
- Accurate specs advertised
- Free Microsoft 365 subscription
Cons
- Device fails to turn on after few uses
- Battery percentage not updating
- Lag and stutter during basic tasks
- Misleading specifications
- Difficult return process
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 Chromebook HP 14" Laptop | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Celeron | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.50 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Chromebook HP 14" Laptop Blue 2022
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average screen (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.