HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV

HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV

HP
57 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV

84 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews

Users report that this laptop performs exceptionally well for gaming, with fast load times and powerful internal fans that prevent overheating. It is praised as a great value for the price, suitable for both gaming and work, though some note that the battery life is mediocre. A few users also mentioned an issue with Windows 11 not being activated upon arrival.

Pros
  • Fast gaming performance
  • Good value for money
  • Effective cooling system
  • Decent screen size and design
  • Good sound quality
Cons
  • Mediocre battery life
  • Windows 11 not activated on delivery
  • Short review on activation issue
👍 Performance 4
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Build quality and design 2
👍 Cooling 1
👎 Battery life 2
👎 Software activation issue 1

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

Scores

Business
HP
51
Apple
99
Student
HP
52
Apple
99
Entertainment
HP
57
Apple
99
Developer
HP
55
Apple
98
Compact
HP
46
Apple
93
Ai Llm
HP
29
Apple
88
Creator
HP
63
Apple
78
Gaming
HP
66
Apple
60

Specifications

HP TPN-Q278_599J4AVApple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Processor
CPU*Intel Core i5 12450HApple M4 Max★
CPU Multi-Core Score
15,949
43,903
Cores816★
Frequency1.5 GHz★—
L3 Cache12 MB★—
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Apple (40-Core)★
GPU Benchmark Score
12,003
17,798
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM4 GB★—
VRAM TypeGDDR6★System Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM16 GB64 GB★
RAM GenerationDDR4LPDDR5★
Storage 11 TB4 TB★
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size15.6"14.2"
Resolution—3024 px★
PanelIPSMini-LED★
Refresh Rate144 Hz★120 Hz
Brightness250 nits1600 nits★
Color Gamut—100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports13★
USB Ports2★—
Thunderbolt—Thunderbolt 5
HDMIHDMI 2.11x HDMI Output
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E★
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetRJ-45—
Physical
Weight2.29 kg1.60 kg★
Battery41 Wh72 Wh★
OSWindows 11 PromacOS

Pros & Cons

HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV

  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong gpu (75th percentile)
  • Strong user sentiment (73rd percentile)
  • Below average portability (30th percentile)
  • Below average reliability (33rd percentile)

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

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.

HP TPN-Q278_599J4AV Better at:

Gaming

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment