Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
HP 15.6" HP Silver
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 15.6" HP Silver
This HP laptop is widely praised for its excellent value, especially given the touchscreen and solid performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and office work. Users highlight the fast processor, responsive touchscreen, and lightweight design. However, some note issues with screen size being smaller than advertised, occasional freezing, poor battery life, and HP bloatware. Overall, it is seen as a great budget option for students and light users.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Responsive touchscreen
- Fast processor
- Lightweight design
- Good for everyday tasks
Cons
- Screen smaller than advertised
- Occasional freezing
- Poor battery life
- HP bloatware
- Limited SSD storage
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 15.6" HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 14★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (32-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| 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★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| 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★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 15.6" HP Silver
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Space Black 2024
No current pricing available
HP 15.6" HP Silver
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.
