Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP OMEN 16
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 1TB SSD, Space Black
HP OMEN 16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Shadow 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
HP OMEN 16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Shadow Black
The HP OMEN 16 is a gaming laptop with a 144 Hz display and a full-size 4-zone RGB keyboard. Users appreciate the high refresh rate and the customizable keyboard lighting. However, battery life during heavy gaming is a concern, and details on RAM upgradability and warranty options are not fully clear from the available Q&A.
Pros
- 144 Hz display
- Full-size 4-zone RGB keyboard
- Customizable keyboard lighting
Cons
- Battery life during heavy gaming
- Unclear RAM upgrade options
- Unclear warranty details
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP OMEN 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 36 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" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 62.5% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.46 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 70 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
HP OMEN 16 2025, Ryzen 9 8940HX, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, Shadow Black
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.