Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
HP 15 15.6" 15-fd0586nr Natural 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 15.6" 15-fd0586nr Natural Silver
The HP 15-fd0586nr laptop receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its speed, build quality, and battery life, especially when purchased on sale. However, several reviewers report serious issues like power button placement, a loose power cord, defective units, and poor customer service, with one user receiving a used computer instead of a new one.
Pros
- Good speed for everyday use
- High quality build
- Good battery life
- Great value on sale
- Lightweight at 3.52 lbs
Cons
- Power cord falls out easily
- Power button placement awkward
- Received used instead of new
- Poor customer service
- Defective units reported
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 15 15.6" 15-fd0586nr | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i5 1334U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.3 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| 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★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| 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 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.60 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 41 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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 15.6" 15-fd0586nr Natural Silver
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 28 specs.