HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
What Buyers Say
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2024
This HP laptop receives mixed feedback from users. While many praise its fast performance, large 17.3-inch screen, and easy setup, a significant number report severe battery life issues, with one user needing to charge every hour and another experiencing a non-charging battery. There are also complaints about lag and graphics driver errors in Photoshop, undermining confidence in its advertised specs.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Large 17.3-inch screen
- Easy setup
- Good sound and picture
- Plenty of memory and storage
Cons
- Very poor battery life
- Lag and slowness in use
- Graphics driver errors in Photoshop
- Battery does not charge at all
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 1334U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 0.9 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 8 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4b | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.09 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (33rd 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 Essential 17.3" HSN-C13C-7_46Q0*AV Silver 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.
