Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs Thunderobot Storm 17
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
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
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Thunderobot Storm 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 13620H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2560 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.22 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 53 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
No current pricing available
Thunderobot Storm 17 2025, Core i7-13620H, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.