Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 Silver 2023
What Buyers Say
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
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 Silver 2023
The HP 15.6" touchscreen laptop has mixed reviews. Some users praise its fast performance, ample RAM and storage, responsive touchscreen, and value for money. However, others report issues like high CPU usage with demanding tasks, mousepad sensitivity problems, and frustrating update delays that hinder reliability.
Pros
- Fast multitasking with 32GB RAM
- Quick boot and file operations via 1TB SSD
- Responsive touchscreen
- Sleek design
- Good value for students and remote workers
Cons
- High CPU usage with demanding tasks
- Mousepad sensitivity issues
- Constant slow updates
- HD display not Full HD
- Built-in speakers lack depth
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i3 1115G |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 3.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 32 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 Silver 2023
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ram (73rd percentile)
- Strong storage (67th percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average port selection (30th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
No current pricing available
HP 15.6" TPN-Q222 Silver 2023
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
