Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
HP OmniBook X 17.3" 17-dd0033dx Glacier Silver 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro chip and 48GB RAM is overwhelmingly praised for its speed and power, especially for photo and video editing. Users highlight the massive performance leap over Intel-based Macs, fast shipping from B&H, and its suitability as a travel laptop. The only minor note is that some consider the RAM upgrade overkill, but overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent for photo and video editing
- Huge upgrade over Intel Macs
- Lightweight and compact for travel
- Fast shipping from B&H
Cons
- RAM upgrade may be overkill for some
- Limited to 1TB storage in reviewed config
HP OmniBook X 17.3" 17-dd0033dx Glacier Silver 2025
The HP OmniBook X is widely praised for its fast performance, sharp display, and lightweight design. Reviewers highlight its smooth multitasking, reliable battery life, and quiet operation. Some minor complaints include pre-installed bloatware, tight USB ports, and high memory usage. Overall, it's considered a great value for daily tasks, creative work, and even demanding applications like AutoCAD.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Sharp display
- Lightweight design
- Reliable battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- Pre-installed bloatware
- Tight USB ports
- High memory usage
- HP hub resolution issues
- Minor screen shrinking with external monitor
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro | HP OmniBook X 17.3" 17-dd0033dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Pro★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 12★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (16-Core)★ | Intel Arc 140V |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 48 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.56 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Pro Space Black 2024
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (97th percentile)97th %ile
HP OmniBook X 17.3" 17-dd0033dx Glacier Silver 2025
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.