Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 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. The laptop is considered a great value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model. Shipping and customer service from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Fast file processing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Great value for money
- Smooth video editing
Cons
- No Nano-Texture display option in this config
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
Most users are very satisfied with this laptop, praising its speed, reliability, and value for money. The 17.3" touchscreen, Ryzen 5 processor, and 32GB RAM are highlighted as strong points for multitasking and everyday use. However, one verified review reports severe overheating, loud fans, and poor performance, which significantly lowers the overall score. Overall, the sentiment is positive but tempered by a single detailed negative experience.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Reliable and solid build
- Great value for money
- Bright 17.3" touchscreen
- Smooth multitasking with 32GB RAM
Cons
- Overheating issues
- Loud fan noise
- Poor performance for gaming/editing
- Screen too bright for some
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 6 |
| Frequency | — | 2.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 36 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1600 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 60% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.08 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
HP 17.3" 17-cp3602nr Blue 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average portability (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.