HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
This laptop earns praise for its portability, build quality, and quiet operation, making it a solid choice for users who need a lightweight daily driver or a reliable remote-work machine. However, several verified reviewers report that the high-RAM configuration doesn't deliver the expected speed boost, and they cite a lack of keyboard backlight, limited ports, a non-USB-C charger, and a finicky included mouse as notable drawbacks. Overall sentiment is mixed: the product excels in mobility and basic tasks but falls short of performance expectations for its price tier.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Good build quality
- Quiet operation
- Works well for remote desktop
- Sturdy hinge
Cons
- No keyboard backlight
- Limited USB ports
- Non-USB-C charger
- Unreliable included mouse
- Performance not as expected for specs
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
Scores
Specifications
| HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i3 1315U | Apple M4 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 1.2 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 10 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45 percent | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI Output |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 41 Wh | 72 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
HP 15.6" 15-fd0123dx Silver 2025
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average cpu (28th 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
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.