Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP EliteBook 14" 845 G11
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
HP EliteBook 14" 845 G11 2024, Ryzen 7 8840U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Natural Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
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
HP EliteBook 14" 845 G11 2024, Ryzen 7 8840U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Natural Silver
The HP EliteBook 845 G11 receives mixed feedback. One reviewer praises its display, keyboard, build quality, and webcam, but notes complex BIOS settings, an unusual power button, and driver issues with AMD Adrenalin. Another reviewer reports a unit that failed within a month and poor customer service, leading to a decision to stop buying HP products.
Pros
- Great screen resolution and brightness
- Excellent build quality
- Good keyboard
- Better webcam than competition
- 5G modem supports all US carriers
Cons
- Complex BIOS settings
- Unusual power button design
- AMD Adrenalin driver causes black screen
- OS logos missing with rEFInd boot
- Poor reliability and customer service
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP EliteBook 14" 845 G11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 3.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon 780M Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.42 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 56 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
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
HP EliteBook 14" 845 G11 2024, Ryzen 7 8840U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Natural Silver
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong port selection (77th percentile)
- Strong cpu (76th percentile)
- Strong gpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
HP EliteBook 14" 845 G11 2024, Ryzen 7 8840U, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Natural Silver
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.
