Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
HP 15.6" HP Silver
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
HP 15.6" HP Silver
This HP laptop is widely praised for its excellent value, especially given the touchscreen and solid performance for everyday tasks like web browsing and office work. Users highlight the fast processor, responsive touchscreen, and lightweight design. However, some note issues with screen size being smaller than advertised, occasional freezing, poor battery life, and HP bloatware. Overall, it is seen as a great budget option for students and light users.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Responsive touchscreen
- Fast processor
- Lightweight design
- Good for everyday tasks
Cons
- Screen smaller than advertised
- Occasional freezing
- Poor battery life
- HP bloatware
- Limited SSD storage
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 15.6" HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| 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 | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 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
HP 15.6" HP Silver
- Strong ram (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average port selection (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.