Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

Apple
99 Overall Score
vs
HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver

HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver

HP
42 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024

95 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

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
👍 Performance 5
👍 Photo video editing 3
👍 Apple ecosystem 2
👍 Value for money 2
👍 Customer service 3
👍 Shipping process 2

HP EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver

95 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews

All nine verified reviews give this renewed laptop 5 stars, with users consistently praising its near-mint condition, performance, and value. Many were initially skeptical of buying renewed but were delighted to find the device looked and worked like new. The seller's responsiveness and fast shipping were also highlighted.

Pros
  • like-new condition
  • great performance for price
  • smooth setup with genuine Windows 11
  • responsive seller
  • fast shipping
Cons
  • charger not original (1 mention)
👍 Condition 8
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Seller communication 3
👍 Performance 4
👍 Setup and software 4
👍 Portability 2

Scores

Business
Apple
99
HP
44
Student
Apple
99
HP
43
Entertainment
Apple
99
HP
34
Developer
Apple
98
HP
32
Compact
Apple
93
HP
48
Ai Llm
Apple
88
HP
16
Creator
Apple
78
HP
16
Gaming
Apple
60
HP
12

Specifications

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 MaxHP EliteBook 14" 840 G8
Processor
CPU*Apple M4 Max★Intel Core i5 1135G
CPU Multi-Core Score
43,903
9,324
Cores16★4
Frequency—2.4 GHz★
L3 Cache—8 MB★
Graphics
GPU*Apple (40-Core)★Intel Iris Xe
GPU Benchmark Score
17,798
2,593
Typeintegratedintegrated
VRAM TypeSystem SharedShared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationLPDDR5★DDR4
Storage 14 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Display
Size14.2"14"
Resolution3024 px★—
PanelMini-LED★—
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
Brightness1600 nits★—
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3—
Connectivity
USB-C Ports3★—
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5—
HDMI1x HDMI Output—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3★—
Physical
Weight1.60 kg★—
Battery72 Wh★—
OSmacOSWindows 10 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 EliteBook 14" 840 G8 Silver

  • Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong social proof (77th percentile)
  • Strong portability (66th percentile)
  • Below average port selection (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
  • Below average screen (21st percentile)
  • Below average cpu (24th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max

Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.

Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment