HP EliteBook 16" 6 G2a vs Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
HP EliteBook 16" 6 G2a 2026, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Pike Silver Aluminum
HP
46 Overall Score
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Apple
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP EliteBook 16" 6 G2a 2026, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Pike Silver Aluminum
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Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised for its exceptional performance, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth integration with the Apple ecosystem and fast processing of large files. The laptop is considered a great value, with one reviewer noting that the Pro model offers similar power to the Max at a lower price. Customer service and shipping from B&H are also commended.
Pros
- Exceptional performance for photo/video editing
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast processing of large files
- Great value for the price
- Excellent customer service from B&H
Cons
- No negative aspects mentioned
Performance 4
Photo video editing 3
Apple ecosystem 2
Value for money 2
Customer service 2
Shipping experience 2
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Specifications
| HP EliteBook 16" 6 G2a | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.1 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon 840M Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | — | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 62.5% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.73 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 56 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteBook 16" 6 G2a 2026, Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, 16GB, 256GB SSD, Pike Silver Aluminum
- Strong port selection (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (66th percentile)
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
- Below average portability (31st percentile)
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 29 specs.