Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max vs HP Victus 15-fa2013dx
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx 2025, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Mica Silver
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
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
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx 2025, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Mica Silver
This laptop offers solid performance for both work and gaming, with a vivid display and comfortable keyboard. However, the stock 8GB RAM is insufficient for modern gaming, and the fans can get loud under load. Battery life is decent for the price, but the build feels somewhat cheap to some users.
Pros
- Vivid display with slim bezels
- Comfortable keyboard and responsive touchpad
- Good performance for price
- Decent battery life for productivity
- Upgradeable RAM and storage
Cons
- Stock 8GB RAM insufficient for gaming
- Loud fans under heavy load
- Heavy and bulky design
- Limited storage out of the box
- Hinges feel cheap to some users
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP Victus 15-fa2013dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 13420H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 4.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | RJ-45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.29 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 52 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
- 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
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx 2025, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Mica Silver
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (79th percentile)
- Strong screen (70th percentile)
- Strong port selection (68th percentile)
- Below average ram (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average portability (31st percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max 2024, 64GB, 4TB SSD, Silver
No current pricing available
HP Victus 15-fa2013dx 2025, Core i5-13420H, 8GB, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050, Mica Silver
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 30 specs.
