Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
HP 15-fd0000 15.6" 15-fd0965nr Natural Silver 2023
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-fd0000 15.6" 15-fd0965nr Natural Silver 2023
The HP laptop receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its performance, quick delivery, and value for money, while others report serious issues like wireless connectivity failure, keyboard malfunctions, poor battery life (3 hours), and faded HDR colors. A few reviews are very positive, but the negative experiences are detailed and concerning.
Pros
- Great performance
- Quick delivery
- Good value for money
- Functional 15-inch screen
- Portable size
Cons
- Wireless connectivity failure
- Keyboard malfunctions requiring reboot
- Poor battery life (3 hours)
- Faded HDR colors
- No touch screen capability
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | HP 15-fd0000 15.6" 15-fd0965nr | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Core i7 1355U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 10 |
| Frequency | — | 1.7 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★ | 16 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 | 62.5% sRGB |
| 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 5.3 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.31 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-fd0000 15.6" 15-fd0965nr Natural Silver 2023
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.