HP Laptop

HP Laptop

HP
37 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

Apple
98 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

HP Laptop

57 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews

This laptop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its performance, large keyboard with number pad, clear screen, and value for money. However, several critical issues are reported: USB ports incompatible with monitors, exaggerated battery life (under 3 hours), a pre-activated warranty suggesting a used unit sold as new, and an out-of-box failure where the BIOS does not detect the boot device. While some find it a solid business machine, reliability and seller practices are major concerns.

Pros
  • Large keyboard with number pad
  • Clear and lifelike screen
  • Good performance for web apps
  • Excellent value for money
  • Handles Windows 11 well
Cons
  • USB ports incompatible with monitors
  • Exaggerated battery life (under 3 hours)
  • Pre-activated warranty suggests used unit
  • Out-of-box boot failure
  • USB-C port not clearly labeled for data only
👍 Performance 4
👍 Keyboard and input 1
👍 Display quality 2
👍 Value for money 2
👎 Battery life 1
👎 Usb compatibility 2

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

92 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling demanding tasks like 6K video editing and large photo processing with ease. Users highlight its seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem and smooth shipping experience. Some reviewers note that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price, making it a great value. Overall, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with no significant complaints mentioned.

Pros
  • Exceptional performance for professional tasks
  • Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
  • Smooth and reliable shipping experience
  • Great value for the price
  • Handles 6K video and large photos easily
Cons
  • No Nano-Texture display option in this config
  • Limited to two cooling fans
👍 Performance 5
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Ecosystem integration 2
👍 Shipping experience 3
👍 Cooling 2
👎 Display options 1

Scores

Entertainment
HP
41
Apple
98
Business
HP
48
Apple
98
Student
HP
46
Apple
97
Developer
HP
39
Apple
97
Compact
HP
45
Apple
92
Ai Llm
HP
16
Apple
87
Creator
HP
19
Apple
78
Gaming
HP
12
Apple
60

Specifications

HP LaptopApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 1135GApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
9,324
43,903
Cores1016★
Frequency2.4 GHz★—
L3 Cache8 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*Intel UHD GraphicsApple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
1,534
17,798
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSharedSystem Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 1512 GB8 TB★
Storage 1 TypeSSDNVMe SSD★
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution1920 px3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports—3★
USB Ports2★0
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMIHDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Physical
Weight1.70 kg1.60 kg★
Battery—72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

HP Laptop

  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
  • Below average cpu (24th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (32nd percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

  • Strong storage (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile

Pricing

HP Laptop

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024

No current pricing available

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

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