Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD Grey
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
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
Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD Grey
Opinions on this HYPERSTRIX laptop are sharply divided. A few verified buyers praise its lightweight design, speed, and value for children's use or crafts, calling it easy to start and responsive. However, multiple verified reviews describe severe performance issues and a complete failure after 7 months, with no working support website to claim warranty, making many feel the $340 purchase was wasted. The mixed feedback suggests buyers should proceed with caution.
Pros
- Easy to get started and use
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good speed for basic tasks
- Responsive keyboard and touchpad
- Great value for money for children
Cons
- Broke completely after 7 months
- No functional support website for warranty
- Very slow compared to older budget laptop
- Garbage display due to bad video adaptor
- Cannot complete Windows 11 recovery
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 2 |
| Frequency | — | 1.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 617 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 16" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | — |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | — | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.04 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 38 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- 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
Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD Grey
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average cpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Hyperstrix 16" 16GB RAM,512GB SSD Grey
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 29 specs.
