Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Thunderobot Storm 17

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

Apple
96 Overall Score
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Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

Thunderobot
53 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 4
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 2
👍 Shipping experience 2

Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

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Scores

Entertainment
Apple
96
Thunderobot
61
Developer
Apple
96
Thunderobot
63
Business
Apple
94
Thunderobot
44
Compact
Apple
90
Thunderobot
34
Student
Apple
90
Thunderobot
49
Ai Llm
Apple
86
Thunderobot
44
Creator
Apple
76
Thunderobot
70
Gaming
Apple
60
Thunderobot
73

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxThunderobot Storm 17
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i7 13620H
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,841
23,129
Cores16★10
Frequency—1.8 GHz★
L3 Cache—24 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
16,770
Typeintegrated★discrete
VRAM—8 GB★
VRAM TypeSystem SharedGDDR7
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5DDR5
Storage 11 TB1 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size14.2"17.3"
Resolution3024 px★2560 px
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz165 Hz★
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★1
USB Ports03★
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output1 x HDMI
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi 6
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★Bluetooth
Ethernet—RJ-45
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★2.22 kg
Battery72 Wh★53 Wh
OSmacOSWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

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

Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black

  • Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (79th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
  • Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
  • Below average affordability (27th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment

Thunderobot Storm 17 Better at:

Gaming